after-party ♔ january

[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 || January 22, 2016, 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

wynn (ota).

[wynn]

[ the boss hangs near the front of the room, observing the festivities silently. he probably has... a lot on his mind rn. ]

[monosaccharide]

[Bonnibel approaches him partway through the party, holding a glass of seltzer delicately in one hand. She gives him a smile.]

So those oaths didn't... go exactly as planned, huh? Sorry about that. Usually I'm better at remembering junk.

Gaz Kothari - OTA

[farmgirlfighter]

[ Gaz opted not to wear a dress, deciding she felt much more comfortable in pants. (disguise 14) Her hair is up, but messy (disguise 9), and she went without makeup, because who wants to stick a pencil close to their eye anyway?

She's a bit overwhelmed as she enters the crowded ballroom, but steels herself and walks into the fray with her head held high as if marching into battle, daring anyone to tell her she chose the wrong thing to wear. (intimidate unnatural 20) ]

[everyredcent]

[ if there's anyone who has no right to talk about the way gaz is dressed, it's the dark elf who's shown up wearing a traditional rogue's black cloak and boots. his white hair is bound back in a ponytail that's visible since he at least has his hood down, but he still looks like out of place at the black tie affair. he scans the crowd over the top of a champagne flute, his silver eyes watching gaz closely, maybe a little more closely than some of the others. ]

[pwnspatrickjane]

[Shawn is looking suave (disguise 22). And since Shawn has never met an intimidate he didn't like (will save 19), despite the scary vibe Gaz is giving off, he's just going to slide his way over and flash her one of those charming Spencer grins.]

My personal recommendation? Always go with the shrimp.

bonnibel (ota)

[monosaccharide]

[Bonnibel is pretty pleased to be out of the armor and back in something a little more her style (disguise 21). She also takes the time to fix her hair, piling it on her head in a way that keeps it out of her face while still looking elegant. Considering her hair is, like the rest of her, literally made out of gum, it's a good trick.

It still feels weird to not be wearing a crown.

There's a part of her that feels like this is a waste of time she could be using to work on science, but the rest of her knows how valuable parties can be, both to let off steam and to forge friendships and alliances. She is, after all, a politician as well as a scientist. So she holds her head high, smiles graciously, and descends into the ballroom.]

[arretez]

[ everything is pink! including her new mentor's dress. it's lucky that jeanne (disguise 18) has seen some shit in her many, many years because she doesn't bat an eyelash at the fact that her newest squire is possibly a candy golem made entirely of, if her name is literal, bubblegum.

not the weirdest thing she's dealt with. (though admittedly, very high on the list.) ]

Bon jour. [ she approaches with a kind smile, holding out her hand. ] I am Jeanne D'Arc, I will be your mentor during your squiring period.

[postergirl]

[ with a 20 disguise check, dumage isn't even really trying that hard, and still looks effortlessly flawless.

as bubblegum moves past her, she follows her with a critical eye, before offering a very helpful: ] You've something in your hair, darling.

[olreliable]

[Willow doesn't look bad at all with her disguise of 17! It's always good to show up for these parties, to greet the new squires and get to know them. Willow finds herself drawn to one in particular.

She can just smell nerd in the air.

Actually it's probably the hair.]

Hi! Welcome to the knights! I'm Willow.

barry allen | ota

[supertardiness]

[Now that he's sans armor, Barry looks a lot more comfortable and at ease on his feet (disguise 18). He's also probably going to spend most of his night near the snack table, because damn that speedster metabolism.

That being said, Barry is super excited to talk to everyone and find out about their knightly experiences. And if given the opportunity, he will even attempt to cut a pretty mean rug. Emphasis on the "attempt" (perfom dance 6).

At least he's not ashamed of his terrible dancing skills.]

[farmgirlfighter]

[ The snack table seems to be the place to be. At least, if you're eating, people aren't trying to make awkward conversation with you. Well, most people. ]

You sped out of the ceremony real fast. That uncomfortable, were you?

[divaricate]

[Wanda (disguise 19) is starting to make her way around to say hi to some of the some of the newer faces here. So, she approaches Barry while he's hanging out by the snack table.] Hi. [quick smile.] Wanda Maximoff. [she starts with an introduction.]

[withasouvenir]

[ looking fly and channeling the lance sisters, thea (disguise 25) laughs as she approaches barry's... um, dancing. ]

Maybe you should stick to singing. [ that was nice and casual. a+, thea. it's especially good since she's been borderline avoiding him since she woke up with a killer hangover after the holidays and her only truly clear memory was making out with him. (unsure) ]

[valdrin]

[ val'drin looks unfairly put together with his disguise 32, so maybe it's the fact that he just looks like he's got his shit together that causes barry to engage in conversation with him. ] My "Knightly experiences", eh? Well, we would be here all evening.

caroline ☁ open

[highlyemotional]

[ PARTY FOR ME!!! and other people w/e they don't matter. she dealt with other people existing during miss mystic falls, she can deal with other squires. after looking around for elena on the off chance that she'd come back, caroline (disguise 21) adjusts her dress, grabs a glass of champagne, and squares her shoulders before diving into being a social butterfly. yay party! ]

[valdrin]

[ val'drin got a 32 disguise check, it's basically rude as fuck. but he'll deliver her a second glass of champagne when he sees that her first is emptied. he's so helpful. ]

Enjoying yourself?

Poe | Open to All

[newgenwraith]

[you see this smooth bastard? Yeah, this is the one who rolled a nat 20 on that Disguise check (22 total). He doesn't need a lot of time to look this good, but he's still working on figuring out this planet and their ancient plumbing so he will be able to join the party with his floofy hair slicked back because it's still wet, and then grab a drink and start to mingle.

He's a talker, after all. And he's without BB-8 tonight so no cute droid trying to steal the limelight.]

[forcevisions]

You look like you're adapting well. [ She nods to his clothing, so at odds with anything she can remember seeing in their own universe. ]

rey | ota

[forcevisions]

[ It seems at odds with the very notion of knighthood, to put on something she can hardly imagine fighting anyone in, but she's not going to turn down celebration for practicality when she's had so little of the former in her life.

Though Rey has little experience with most of it herself, she has no problem stopping in the fitting room to ask for help from the other girls. Primarily by gawking her awe at how lovely they look after getting all dolled up. ]

[ It's easy after that, and by the time she comes out to the party proper, she has her hair loosened around her shoulders and a white dress on (disguise nat 20 ?? ?). She watches the dancing and reveling with all the distance of a zoologist, observing what is incomparable to any part of her life, even Maz Kanata's castle. ]

[nepotism]

[ fred looks like he literally just rolled out of bed, threw on a t-shirt and jeans, and dragged a hand through his hair, which is now sticking out in every direction (disguise 4). rey gets a little doubletake from where he's standing with folded arms, talking to dumage near the drinks table that she walks by. ] I'm just saying - if your sister's willing to marry a guy who's a publicized fascist, maybe she's not the victim you wanna make her out to be in this.

[ dumage's eyes flash with anger at the comment, and fred takes the opportunity of rey's passing to quickly address her: ] Hey, Rey, isn't it?

skye | ota

[hacker]

[ with a disguise check of 24, Skye is slaying it when she comes to the party later, but she keeps to the fringes instead of getting involved in conversation with anyone who'll listen long enough, a drink always in her hand but always full, scoping the crowd out with scrutiny that is thinly veiled by talking to whoever she knows that is nearby. ]

So they do this every time there's a new batch of recruits?

[layonhands]

[ risa is dressed smartly in a modest light blue dress (disguise 13), and also tends to stay on the edges of things, so she's there for skye to question. ] Wynn spares no expense. It speaks of the value he places on every one of us. A heavy handed message maybe, but one that's hard to miss.

kali » open

[felidity]

[ kali (disguise 16) is telling anyone that will listen one simple fact, shirley temple grasped firmly between both hands as she hovers excitedly on her tip toes. ]

This dress has pockets!

[shootfirst]

[ kat(disguise 13) raises her eyebrows, before actually looking impressed. ] Why they would make clothes that don't is a fucking mystery to me.

tony stark | ota

[builtinacave]

[ tony is looking on the fleek (disguise 15) and knows where his place is. guess where it's at? spoilers: it's at the bar. he's getting crunk like ke$ha.]

Now this is my kind of party.

[oftheband]

[ edain is holding up the bar himself, lbr. and is wearing full armor b/c that's how he rolls. ] Well, there's certainly no shortage of them, if that's why ye came.

carol danvers | ota

[airforceful]

[Carol looks lovely as she touches down in the ballroom (disguise 19). She finds herself a glass of sparkling cider and looks around to get a sense of who the new batch of squires are. She heard the squiring ceremony was... interesting. But a bad squiring ceremony doesn't necessarily mean bad squires, and the party's the more fun part anyway. She heads out to mingle, smiling widely.]

andie dodge | ota

[asap]

[Andie's spent a lot of time away from the castle lately, but heeeeeey she's back! She definitely didn't entirely vanish without a trace! And she makes her grand reappearance in style with a nat 20 disguise check. As always, she spends her time either dancing wildly or consuming food like it's going out of style.]

[reallywicked]

[Faye is...not herself lately. The events from December have left her more than a little shaken, and it's taking some time for her to find her footing again. Which might explain why she showed up to this party in sweat pants and a baggy tshirt (disguise crit fail sobbing).

Honestly she was only coming out of her room to get some food and booze and leave, but she spots Andie and it makes her sort of freeze, as if she's not sure if she can trust her eyes. It's been awhile since she's seen this particular friend, after all.]

...Andie?

grant ward | open

[betrayed]

[Grant isn't exactly a stranger to events like these. SHIELD didn't really throw a party for their newly recruited, but they did have their share of events to slip into undetected. Picking out something was easy. (dis 22) Opting for something in darker tones, but still keeping it to a formal approach was easy. While there are a few people he's seeking out, he's more than content to simply wander and get a feel for the crowd that surrounds him.]

[divaricate]

[Wanda (disguise 19) approaches another of the new squires as he's wandering around. She shoots him a friendly smile.] So, what do you think? [About the party, being here, whatever.]

katniss ; ota

[anthophobia]

[Katniss doesn't particularly want to be here, but she decides to make a quick appearance, if only to watch people from the edge of the room and get a read on the state of the people living here and get a look at all the people that have come since during her departure. Her disguise 15 check means she at least looks like she knows how to dress for this kind of thing.

She has a drink in her hand, but it still looks full. She still knows how to appreciate the food, at least, and she's easy enough to run into wherever the snacks are.]

[forcevisions]

[ Rey has more finger food balanced in her palms than any one person rightfully needs, but in her defense, she's still not really used to it being this plentiful and once you've starved for 10 years, you have a calorie debt to make up. She's got one appetizer in her mouth before she notices Katniss standing behind her at the buffet table. ]

So— [ The food in her mouth makes it hard to understand, but she steps out of the way, juggling. ] Sorry.

Derek Hale | OTA

[grumpypuppy]

[It was his first squiring party since... well his own, really. There was a suit laid out for him to wear, but he's not really that big on dressing up. He at least wore a jacket over his t-shirt though, so that counts. At least he's mostly shaved and has a nice face to make up for it (Dis 17).

He finds his favorite spot against the wall of the ballroom and just leans back with a drink and plans on watching everyone. He's so not a social wolf unless he has to be, after all. He wouldn't even be there, honestly, but when in Rome...]

[allmydreams]

Well, well, well. Look what the cat dragged in.

[Felicity (disguise 15) is not as sparkly as she was when Derek first met her, but she's still got a style all her own. And, well, she would never forget that jawline (wisdom 13).]

Welcome back.