after-party ♔ september

[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 || September 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

Andrew Gatewood | ota

[badexample]

[Andrew almost tried to look nice (disguise 13). Everyone should just be happy he's not in a graphic tee of some sort. He has a drink, because being out here with everyone requires alcohol. Why did he come to this again? He must have lost a bet. Or lost his mind. Probably both.

He'll mostly be hanging out along the walls, keeping to himself. He's not an unfriendly guy. He's just... awkward.]

[pathology]

[run, andrew. run and hide. and cry. BECAUSE ASTRID NOTICED HIM AND CAN'T HELP BUT MAKE HER WAY OVER :) ]

I remember you! We hung out at the library.

[and there she is again with her creative spin on ... reality ... ]

[badexample]

[He doesn't notice her at first, not until she speaks up and he looks over and down and-]

Ah-! [Andrew lets out a little cry of surprise/fear and jumps back a step.] I mean... Y...es? We did.

[pathology]

[and, as usual, she is immune to his emotions.]

How have you been? I didn't expect to see you here. [because you look like the kind of guy who never leaves his room unless it's to make a mtn dew run tbh.]

[badexample]

Didn't expect to come. Sort of a last minute decision. [He might have made a wrong turn and accidentally came to the party. No, he came on purpose. He just isn't really sure why.]

[pathology]

What made you change your mind? It's because you knew I'd be here, wasn't it? [she's honestly just joshin' him. he makes it too easy.]

[badexample]

That. It was definitely that. [Bluff.... 4]

[pathology]

[she hadn't planned on actually entertaining that notion, although andrew's awkwardness made it crystal clear. (sense motive 19) what a silly goose.]

You'll have to dress better than that if you want to impress me. [light shoulder punch. they're already bffs.]

[badexample]

[A will save of 13 means he doesn't actually cry out when she moves to hit him, but he does make a strange whimpering sound. He is legit afraid of her okay.]

I'll keep that in mind. [Shifty eyes are a go while he tries to find an exit.]

[fixyourproblem]

[And here, have a Brantley. A guy in a dazzling black suit. Ready to bother you and make you feel more awkward.] Quite a nice party, isn't it?

[badexample]

((OOC: Quick note! Arden (the mod/gm thing) wanted me to let you know that there's been a change and Andrew will be Brantley's mentor knight. He's a bit scatter brained so we can just say that he forgot to introduce himself before now for extra hilarity :3 Welcome to the game!!)



[Andrew turns and freezes. This is him. The guy. This is the one they decided to make his first squire.]

Shit. [That wasn't meant to be out loud. He knew he had forgotten something! He was supposed to introduce himself before the squiring, but he'd gotten pulled into a project in the lab and... well, it's a good thing he decided to come at all.]

Ah, hi- [He sticks a hand out to shake.] I'm Andrew. Andrew Gatewood? I guess I'm... I mean, you're my- And I'm supposed to... Hi.

[fixyourproblem]

[OOC: Thanks, I look forward making some mess with you. ;)]

Hi, too. I'm Brantley River. [Brantley shakes his hand.] And, let me guess, you're my date for the night. Well, a bit unusual, but I think we're going to have a good time together. [Brantley winks as he makes the joke. And yes, he is still grabbing Andrew's hand for an increased creepiness awkwardness.]

[badexample]

[That was... not what he was expecting. But he thankfully can tell that Brantley is joking, so at least he doesn't fall on his face with a misunderstanding there (wis 17).]

Sorry to disappoint, but no. I'm the Knight you're squired to. Sorry. [Whether he's apologizing for not mentioning that sooner or just... the fact that you're stuck with him... is anyone's guess.]

[fixyourproblem]

Well, if you change your mind, you know where to find me. [He smiles with an extra charm(cha 18).] So, Master Andrew, I'll be under your tutelage then. Hope this guy is not much a burden.

[badexample]

Master? No... just- Sir is fine. Actually. No, just Andrew, alright?

[He's so bad at this.]

[fixyourproblem]

Alright. [Brantley smiles but behind that, a little bit of disappointment can be seen. He always wants to try using that word.]

[badexample]

Good. Great... [Okay time to stop stumbling over words and actually be a real person.]

So... Tell me about yourself. What sort of things are you looking to do here with the Knights?

[lissatrinall]

[ andrew, your boss is looking bangin' hot tonight (disguise 18), in a flattering short black dress. but it doesn't make her any less terrifying. especially when she comes up behind him and ominously barks: ] Gatewood.

[badexample]

[It is extremely cruel fate that Andrew's boss is 1.) an extremely attractive woman and 2.) possibly a sociopath (or at least he thinks so. she is scary as hell). Put together, she's basically everything that makes him uncomfortable.

At the sound of her voice, Andrew freezes and his grip tightens slightly on his drink. For half a second, he thinks about just pretending like he didn't hear her. But he knows better and doesn't want to be rude- he just... wants to not look like an idiot.]

Sir Trinall- hi. Lovely... er, party we're having.

[lissatrinall]

We've had better. [ ... once, at least. when arthur was knighted. every other time has been basically the same for centuries, lbr. ]

I want to know what you've been working on lately.

[badexample]

[Oh... Time to talk shop at a party??? With your boss??? You can do this Andrew. You can do this.]

Uhh...

[He can't do this.

With his going completely blank, he just sort of stares at her, mouth hanging half open.]

[lissatrinall]

I certainly hope that's not your final answer.

[badexample]

Surveillance!

[He blurts out suddenly. Immediately looking sheepish, he cough and clears his throat, swallowing to come at that with a bit less intensity.]

Working on new discrete ways for our Knights to set up surveillance. More powerful cameras. Better quality picture... Not so grainy?

[lissatrinall]

[ one perfect brow lifts ] Grainy? [ BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU'RE SAYING ABOUT HER CAMERAS, BOY ]

[badexample]

I mean it's just... user error mostly. People being given something and not really understanding how to use it. Trying to make the process idiot-proof, as it were.