after-party ♔ june

[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 || June 1st, 2014, 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

[easily]

For the most part -- I didn't really know what to expect, honestly.

[easily]

That's encouraging, at least.

[beatemup]

Nah, I don't mind at all. [He chuckles at her reaction.] Let's start with.... [Actually it's not that long but imagine he tells the story in a way that takes 8 years of your life before getting to the point where he met the mother of why he joined the Knights. He tells her everything. Starting from the story how his half-orc father arrived in this world a few decades ago. How his father met his human mother, fell in love, got married and had a extraordinarily handsome son. How his mother died of illness when he was a teenager. How he joined his father to work in private military group immediately after. And most importantly...]

A few years after I got officially commissioned into my team, a mysterious anonymous client backstabbed us and set up a trap. We fell into the trap and got slaughtered. It killed everyone including my father and all the guys I had considered as brothers, and when I said slaughtered, it's understatement. [He unconsciously makes an angry glare.] I can tell you how gruesome it was, but I don't want to ruin a happy party. [He takes a moment to regain his mind.] Continuing... The only survivor of the incident was me. Now I'm looking for them and I need resources to do that which this place provides. And when I find them, I can assure you I'm not up for a chat.

[shootfirst]

Well, I meant more the ocean.

[flyingsolo]

Does he... remember you?

[brokenteacup]

Not everything, but... most of the important stuff. Not much of the bad things. [ she touches her throat briefly, eyes falling to the table and she folds her hands in front of her. ] It's probably better that way. I don't want to remember.

[druidisms]

[ this dumb fuck crit failed. he's enchanted and he smiles, genuine if still the most flirty. ] It's a designer, clothes. My suit.

[ he lifts his hand to smooth down the doctor's lapel, letting his hand rest there longer than is strictly necessary. ]

[killingtodeath]

[Stiles just assumes he isn't paying enough attention.]

David. Right. Well, it's nice to meet you. So uh- Anything I should know about this place?

[druidisms]

The parties get easier, they're nearly always the same. Usually not so gloomy. [ want to spin rebekah? he's gonna spin her, very graceful, pulling her back snugly against him but with enough space between them to be not skeevy. ]

[witchwoman]

[Myri takes a large breath in and lets it out slowly.]

It's terrifying.

[witchwoman]

What sort of reservations? [She's just curious. Or maybe she will tell you if you were spot on.]

[mydesigns]

All the people. I'm not good with people.

[witchwoman]

"Oh, I'm sure there is. There are men who are cruel in the oddest ways, people that I would never call ordinary that you would not wish to meet in a dark alley. Odd can be very bad, John." She doesn't mean to lose her lighter expression, but it all starts to darken as she speaks.

"I'm sorry. I shouldn't- I should go."

[witchwoman]

You're doing fine right now.

[mydesigns]

This is ... different. [you're different. maybe he can sense her ~aura of serenity~ feat, ok.] It's just the two of us.

[parsecs]

[He shrugs, looking a little uncomfortable at this line of inquiry.]

What's there to tell? I'm just a simple pilot.

[Bluff check: 22.]

[daredtobelieve]

But not dangerous enough that his dishonesty might endanger anyone- himself included?

[Which is a round about way to ask if he's a weird sort of shadowkind where normal medical treatment and/or healing could hurt him because of different biological aspects???

She really does have best interests at heart.]

[dragonsclaw]

[ well, that's gonna be awkwardly because he's classically trained and old-fashioned (dance 20), and gonna try to lead anyway. ] Well, I won't leave you in suspense, then.

[technophobic]

Ay. I've been a paladin since I was a young lad, and been older longer than I should be.

[recycling]

I can't say I've had the privilege of such a time.

[nepotism]

Just people you invite, your mentor, and your new sectmates.

[killingtodeath]

[He perks a little.] Really? I'm uh- kind of known for getting myself in some weird situations. Just a warning.

[killingtodeath]

Good. Remind him twice a day. Three times for good luck. I'm just saying. You seem pretty cool and you're super hot, so.

[killingtodeath]

[He can't help but laugh. This guy is alright.]

Yeah, alright. I got it. If I need someone to do the heavy lifting, I'll give you a ring. Good to know.

[killingtodeath]

I don't think I want to know. I'll just take your word for it and be relieved. [He pauses.] Do you think I can learn how to use a sword?