after-party ♔ july

[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 || July 1st, 2013, 6:00PM
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

[allmydreams]

I always love a good secret.

[and she is clearly very pleased with herself because of it.]

[bluffcheck]

[He offers an arm.]

Don't suppose you'd mind driving us into town, then?

[Because someone still doesn't really get cars...]

[allmydreams]

[But Felicity happens to love them, so they're good to go there.]

I would love to.

[she takes his arm with a smile.]

Lead the way.

[bluffcheck]

[And off they go to the garage! Make a drive check for me, lovely, and we'll see if Felicity is a good or bad girl behind the wheel :P

Basically if it's lower, then she's kinda reckless on this drive.]

[allmydreams]

[Felicity is sharper than average tonight (drive check: 17), so while she isn't on top of her usual top notch game, she's still pretty smooth. She pulls out of the garage, and glances over with a nod.]

Lead the way.

[bluffcheck]

[His navigate check of 12 will cause them to take the scenic route but Felicity's superb driving skills will just make it a better ride to enjoy. As they drive their way into town, Thoster gives her a lifted eyebrow glance.]

You're quite good at this. Ever handle another vessel? [Well that sounded wrong. Who knows how he meant it though....]

[allmydreams]

[She raises her eyebrows a bit at that, before shrugging.]

Motorcycles, sometimes. Cars are usually quieter though.

[bluffcheck]

I'm talking bigger, lass. You're in for a treat.

[allmydreams]

Bigger?

[her eyebrows go up as she glances to him, before the look settles into a bit of a smirk.]

I always did think bigger was better.

[bluffcheck]

Ah, I knew you were a smart one. [he gestures up ahead] Up ahead on the right. You can stop somewhere along that road.

[allmydreams]

[She does as she's told, sliding into an open spot on the side of the road.]

This close enough?

[bluffcheck]

Absolutely. You don't mind a quick stroll with me, do you? I promise the surprise will be worth it. [Or he thinks so, at least.]

[allmydreams]

[She shakes her head.]

I love to walk.

[bluffcheck]

[London is lovely this time in the evening, and Thoster's spent too long away from his lovely ship. So he takes the quickest path and has a slight spring in his step as he leads them down the streets to the docks. When it starts to come into view, he turns to her and grins.]

Hope you have your sea legs, lass.

[allmydreams]

Sea legs?

[no one said anything about a boat. Not normally her thing unless it's a cruise of some kind, but hey. She did say she wanted to see it.]

It's been a while bit I think I can manage.

[bluffcheck]

Aye. [He agrees before continuing their walk up to the boat he's loved so much that it managed to get dragged here with him. He stops and gestures with a wide sweep of his arm. There's a ramp leading up to the deck- much nicer than climbing up with a rope ladder or something.]

After you, lass.

[allmydreams]

[Her eyes follow him up the ramp of the boat, glancing around for a moment before pointing with a bit of a grin.]

This is yours?

[bluffcheck]

Sailed her right through the Veil, I did.

[allmydreams]

She's amazing.

[She makes her way up onto the deck, inspecting every detail as she did.]

This is way better than one in any museum.

[bluffcheck]

Museum! What would a ship be doing there?

[He hops up after her and suddenly seems even more comfortable than he usually does.]

She's a beauty, my Alice.

[allmydreams]

Well - they're on the water, but they're part of museum exhibits. Ships that aren't really being sailed anymore, but what to give us ... a sample of the pirate life.

[bluffcheck]

Now that I'd like to see. But somehow, I think you might get a better idea aboard the real thing.

[This is all very amusing for him. Thoster makes his way to the helm and puts a fond hand against the wood.]

Make yourself at home. She's been lonely while I've been away.

[allmydreams]

Poor thing. You leave her all alone while you hob knob up at the castle? A girl could feel neglected.

[as she talks she runs her fingers over the edge of the railings, taking in all the different pieces.]

[bluffcheck]

She knows how much I love her. My first love, truth be told. And a man never forgets his first.

[allmydreams]

No, I suppose he doesn't.

[she then turns to face him with a grin.]

Planning on taking her on an adventure sometime soon?