after-party ♔ february

[wynn]

♬ Kodo (Inside the Sun remix) - Yoshida Brothers

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 || February 1st, 2014, 6:00PM [backdated]
HOW || Prose OR Actionspam

The "afterparty" is the real main event of the night at every squiring, but tonight's party is a little different than usual - Faith has successfully lobbied (as in roped people into helping her decorate for) a Chinese New Year's party, or Lunar New Year, theme.  With Knights from all over the world, it was easy to get input from those who traditionally celebrate the holiday, and Wynn is all about the spirit of cultural unity.  Not to mention, the second of the 15 days of the spring festival is all about spending time with one's family and friends.  

The lavish, opulent ballroom has been transformed, filled with red lanterns, peach blossoms, kumquat plants, and chrysanthemums.    People are encouraged to dress in red to ward off evil spirits and bad luck, and avail themselves of the New Year's Cake, golden champagne cocktail, rice pudding, candied fruits, and the Tray of Togetherness.

As always, 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]

'Just waiting' has never been an option where Andres is concerned. Our Dragon's Claws have been staking out the island for a year now, testing points of entry, gathering intelligence to allow us to finally do what needs to be done.

Patience is different from inaction.

[fixyourproblem]

I'll trust your judgement then. And I'll try to find something on the street, I doubt there will be anything useful, but it never hurts to try. [He might not be as useful as a Dragon's Claw, but he is familiar with the underground world. Besides, he needs something to occupy himself so he could take his mind off the dead sailor thing.]

[wynn]

Just be cautious with your inquiries. Drawing attention onto yourself as looking into Andres might be reason enough for Sarandis to take an interest in you, and we can't afford the trouble that might bring as well. Whatever you do, don't try to make contact with anyone on the island itself.

[fixyourproblem]

[Brantley nods.] I'll try to keep a low profile. [Don't worry, he knows how to stay out of troubles. At least, most of the time, but still, he is not going to risk his life, or anyone else in this case, just because he needs something to distract himself.] And while I'm at it, do you need me to find something particular?

[wynn]

Sarandis is researching technology used to control the will of sentient Shadowkind. I want to know if he has any potential buyers. They might have a good idea of how close it is to completion.

[fixyourproblem]

I'll take care of it. [It's been a while since he took care this kind of business. But shady dealings and underground auctions are still in his area of expertise, so let's see if his skill hasn't rusted yet.] Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to find some air. The fire play starts to bother me a bit. [Fire makes him remember how his father died, so he goes away to a place less bright.]