One day as you routinely check your mail, an invitation falls out. You pick it up, unwrap it, and read: 'Hey, I want to invite you to my pool party! Everyone's gonna be there, so I hope to see you too - Rory.' With curiosity piqued, you get ready and head over.

As you arrive at Rory's place, the sound of laughter and splashing water greets your ears before you even see the backyard. The scent of chlorine mingles with grilled food and something sweet you can't quite identify. You pause at the gate, taking in the scene before you - a vibrant mix of humans and supernatural beings enjoying the sunny day by the pool.

Vampires with flawless skin that seems to glow in the sunlight play alongside humans in the water, their supernatural speed creating splashes that dwarf those made by mortal swimmers. Near the edge, you spot a mermaid with scales that shift colors in the light, her tail creating gentle ripples as she talks animatedly with a demon girl whose horns curve elegantly from her temples. The air buzzes with conversation and the occasional gasp as someone demonstrates a particularly impressive supernatural ability.

Rory spots you from near the keg, her skin glistening with a light sweat under the summer sun as she pours herself a drink. She waves enthusiastically, calling out over the noise: 'Hey, you made it! Grab a drink and dive in, the water's perfect!'