after-party ♔

[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 || March 12th, 2013, 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

[bancroft]

You don't owe anyone your affection - or your misery, for that matter.

[socialgraces]

No, no, you're right. I suppose that makes is sound horrible ... And it's not all unenjoyable. [ she smirks a bit after that weak attempt to lighten the mood ]

[bancroft]

Well, I should certainly hope not. [ he smirks, accepting the levity. ] No offense meant to Val'drin, by any of this. He's a decent enough chap - when he wants to be.

[socialgraces]

[ you mean like he's the most selfish bastard ninety-nine percent of the time? but-- ] He's been nothing but wonderful to me. [ she casts her eyes down, clearly thinking "this time around" ] So you can imagine why it'd be so difficult for me to relinquish that level of... comfort.

[ but whatever he has to say in response to that is cut off abruptly part way through as she seems to suddenly remember something very important. she reaches forward, cracking a smile as she smacks him on the chest ] Did you know Luthir has a girlfriend?

[bancroft]

Did you know Luthir has a fiancee?

[socialgraces]

He's en-engaged. [ with the most bittersweet expression, she casts her gaze away from him, looking thoughtful ] I clearly didn't know that, no.

That's wonderful, really.

[bancroft]

It was meant to be happy tidings.

[socialgraces]

Of course it is. [ she's happy for him, really. she's just incredibly jealous as well. but she pushes it down to bring out her smile again. ] I wonder why he didn't tell me.

[bancroft]

Well, he didn't tell me either, per se.

[socialgraces]

[ she smirks ] And what exactly does that mean?

[bancroft]

I made a remark about it, and it was all in what he didn't say.

[socialgraces]

Isn't it always. [ she chuckles, shaking her head ] I'd remark on how they seem to be moving awful fast, but I doubt I'm a good judge of appropriate relationship progression.

Besides, they say when you know, you know. [ and unfortunately, she really does believe that ]

[bancroft]

That they do, and rightly so. I've never seen much sense in waiting around myself.

[socialgraces]

I know, I get it. [ she gives him a small smile ] I'll try. I promise.

[bancroft]

[ he simply nods, and with a sly smile, nods back inside. ] Shall we?

[socialgraces]

Only if this means I get at least one dance. [ she grins but her face quickly softens, and she reaches a hand out to rest on his upper arm ] Thank you, for... pointing out the obvious, I guess. It's nice to have someone to talk to.

[bancroft]

[ he bends his arm for her to take with a smile. ] Anytime, my dear. Anytime.

[socialgraces]

[ she loops her arm through his and lets him lead her back inside ]