after-party ♔ may

[wynn]

♬ Jeux d'eau - Ravel

WHO || Wynn, any and all Knights not currently on missions (if you are uncertain if your character would be at the castle for this, ask!)
WHAT || Squiring Ceremony Afterparty
WHERE || Knights Headquarters, the Ballroom
WHEN || May 1st, 2015, 6:00PM [backdated]
HOW || Prose OR Actionspam

The "afterparty" is rumored to be the real main event of the night. A black-tie affair in the lavish, opulent ballroom, it is every new Knight's chance to mingle and meet some of their new brothers in arms. Of course, a couple hours are provided following the ceremony for everyone to change, do hair and makeup, and choose from the vast array of formal attire in the closets of the balcony "dressing rooms" located at the top of spiraled staircases on either side of the ballroom. A separate dressing room exists for men and women, and they include full bathrooms (with, thankfully, very modern plumbing).

The squires are usually among the last to arrive, and the ballroom is full to the brim with a fancy array of people, of all shapes, sizes and species.

Hope you aren't shy. They're all here to meet you.

Feel free to make your own open threads for people to come congratulate your newly pledged knight.

ooc; also if your Knight wants to get all gussied up, you can make a Disguise (Cha) check for how good they were at hair/makeup/stylin', etc! This goes for... any time.

Comments

[valdrin]

Well. No accounting for taste.

[hacker]

Come on. You can't just leave me hanging like that. You sound like exactly the person I should be talking to about all the gossip. Fess up.

[valdrin]

Well, I don't like to brag [ he says, exactly like someone who loves nothing more ], but I've been a member in standing long enough to know who's got an immovable rod shoved somewhere rather indelicate, yes.

[hacker]

I'm listening. [ a lopsided grin starts to spread over her lips like she's excited to know that knights are regular people who gossip. ]

[cabot]

Well, I think our dear section heads rather speak for themselves on the matter. [ he nods subtly over at hasmed and solace, who are caught up in sober conversation ] I don't think either of them have enjoyed themselves since 19... 50 something.

[hacker]

Yeah, about that. Don't knights, like, retire? There is no way those two are safe to be in the field. What are they gonna do when one of them breaks a hip?

[cabot]

That's the problem with ancient clerics - they can set their own bones back in place and think themselves fine to press on.

But last I knew, magical healing didn't do much for senility.

[hacker]

[ She lets out an unrestrained laugh at that, clapping a hand over her mouth belatedly to stifle it. ]

Wow. That is some no-holds-barred shade you're throwing. I should've tracked you down a week ago.

[valdrin]

[ he spins her around as they dance, eyes sparkling at her amusement. ] Always happy to provide.

[hacker]

Always is a bold claim. [ She grins, cheeky and unrestrained. Spinning in his arms, she waits until she twirls back inwards to finish out that train of thought. ] Where do I find you?

[valdrin]

Wherever there's a scandalous tale to spread. [ he flashes her a flirtatious smile ] Beyond that, there is this marvelous invention of the last century, that I'm not entirely certain yet will catch on. I believe it's called a mobile phone?

[hacker]

Funny. [ She jibes with a sarcastically humorless tone. ] That, or a slick attempt to get my number. Still working on figuring out which. [ She squints like she's studying him attentively, biting on just the corner of her lip. ] It's a Drakephone, anyway. Don't they have all those in a directory somewhere?

[cabot]

Yes, however call me old-fashioned, but I do think that tends to border more on the stalking side of things than merely asking.

[hacker]

I prefer to think of it as using your resources. [ Hacker problems yo. ] Or ... overusing. Stalking's such a strong word.

[cabot]

Well, either way, I've always found a direct approach all the more satisfying.

[hacker]

Funny, considering how long you've been dancing around just giving it to me. [ Beat. ] Pun intended.

[cabot]

[ he grins wider at that ] Well, it gave an excuse for the dance.

[hacker]

[ With a grin to match his, ] You need an excuse?

[valdrin]

Oh, I do like you.

[hacker]

You're just now figuring it out? I'll try not to take that too personally.

[cabot]

[ he twirls her once more as the dance comes to an end ] It's good to have one's suspicions confirmed.

[hacker]

Well. [ She drops her hands, disengaging as they slow, but not because she's in a particular rush. Rather, she reaches into her cleavage to wedge a phone free and hold it out. Yep. Classy af. ] In case you've got any other suspicions you want confirmed ...

[cabot]

[ oh ho ho~

he takes that phone and programs his number into it, handing it back with a wink. ] I suppose we'll see, then.

[hacker]

I suppose we will. [ She tilts her head in acknowledgment as she takes the phone back, interest lingering in her gaze. ] But until then, hey, enjoy the party. [ It's a little less daunting now, for her at least. ]

[valdrin]

I make it a priority to do just that. [ with one last cheeky grin, he turns to saunter off for another drink ]