by Zofia Lewandowska
Credit for most photos: John Childermass
Trigger warning: If you are sensitive, don’t read the last part of this story, because an animal was hurt. (And the Hoppers themselves don’t get a trigger warning? -Ed)
Message From The Boss
I got a message from my friend Daiyu that she couldn’t make it to the Hoppers party and she asked me to go there to write a report and take pictures with my colleague John.
I was really nervous, but also truly curious, because these parties can go really bad when gangs and similar families get involved but the Hoppers are just so ‘fun’. Anyway, it’s our job to take risks and bring you information!
How did it start, why is the story called that? Find out below… watch out, we’re going fast!
Christmas Has Reached The Family
The famous and controversial family is back in town and that’s just a fact, like when the sun comes up in the morning. You could read more about it in our recent article, but it doesn’t end with one article. We at the Observer decided to bring you, our readers, more information about Hoppers family.
Link to previous article about Hoppers here, for those interested!
Today we’re going to attend their party, their Christmas party. Christmas, a time of peace and love and a time when we celebrate the birth of our saviour Jesus.
The Place Where Cars Rest
I got acquainted with the place a few minutes before the start as the Hoppers kept the information secret up until the last moment. It was near Lou’s, the garage that probably most of us never use. The place was nicely decorated and music was flowing through the garage. There may have been a few blood stains and bullet casings among the detritus of homelessness and drugs, but that hadn’t stopped the Hoppers.
The tables were filled with cookies and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and best of all, the Hoppers had gifts hidden for all the challenges. I found a few myself and I plan to actually use them. However caution is in order because they’re still Hoppers and this family is dangerous.
So you better watch out for the stuff you get from the Hoppers, for example I used perfume and got a rash from it. I should be more careful next time, lesson learned.
Time That Is Not Boring
The party continued and I was little bit nervous to see a live reindeer ‘George’, yes the reindeer had a name and was tied up in the garage. I was fearful, knowing Hoppers love meat but I calmed down when I was assured nobody will kill and eat the reindeer as their meat is too tough and they prefer different meats, more tender.
More and more visitors arrived and the entertainment was amazing with free flowing music and drinks and it must be said, a very nice decoration in a glass globe. A girl was wearing a very daring outfit dancing. Probably a model or a pet of one of the Hoppers. Hopefully not their food.
The atmosphere was warm, even I sensed something was wrong after I took a sip of mead. Like there was something more than alcohol, I could have sworn I saw someone enter the garage. Don’t laugh, I think it was Elvis. But he soon left. Yeah, you’ve heard the stories about him surviving? Maybe he lives in Hathian? Who knows, but I think that’s a story for another article.
The Party’s Getting Hot, Too Hot
I thought it would be a quiet party, but it wouldn’t be Hoppers if something didn’t happen. You know Ai-Li? A member of the Yheng family from Laveau who runs a nice diner. She was at the party, too, and Lucas tied her to a wooden round table used in the circus to throw daggers.
That really freaked me out. Do they know what they’re doing? I asked myself and moved closer to be ready to give first aid.
At first they seemed to know what they were doing, daggers flying and digging into the wood, thankfully not Ai-Li.
I got more nervous when another man calling himself Angelo offered to help Lucas by taking the dagger, and he seemed eager to see Ai-Li suffer. Fortunately, that didn’t happen and the situation calmed down, unfortunately only for a moment as another idea came on the scene.
What idea? Hold on. Lucas blindfolded himself and started showing off. I guess he wanted to show what kind of fighters they are? Show he can throw daggers blind? Some men just like to show off when they’re around a girl.
George In Trouble
The dagger flew again and I prayed for Ai-Li’s life. Unfortunately, I forgot to pray for other lives, so my lord and saviour didn’t hear the other names, and that put the poor George’s life in danger.
George was hit in the head with a dagger and collapsed instantly. There was blood everywhere. Screaming, well, mostly my screaming and cursing. I acted quickly and used all my skills to save the poor animal, and after a difficult moment, I succeeded. I saved George, but it seems the animal may have brain damage. Only time will tell.
Conclusion
You can draw your own conclusion, dear readers, but I believe it was a good Christmas party. The hoppers are trying to show up more often and be active in town.
The second part of the party was dramatic and dangerous, but thankfully everyone survived. I’m under no illusion that things could have gone much further south if the party hadn’t been public. In the end, Hoppers family is dangerous, keep that in mind and be safe.
((Original photos from John on google drive, link. I could not use all of them for the article))
