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

[killingtodeath]

Depends on how long ago it was. [There were squires of all ages in this batch, after all.] But I see where you're going with this.

[socialgraces]

It's true most who were there are no longer alive. [ she gives him the 'you got me' grin, but it softens quickly ] However, you've been given a chance to reinvent yourself, to focus on what you want to be and how you desire others to perceive you. Of course, no one wants to change everything about themselves, but you can bring forth the parts of yourself you like the most.

[killingtodeath]

Like the ala cart version of a personality. [But he's thoughtful about it for a few moments.] You know if I wasn't already sold on the whole Knight thing, you'd have the perfect pitch for it.

[socialgraces]

That's sort of my niche: diplomacy, negotiation, persuasion. Skills I carried over with me from the other world that I've honed and, dare say, close to perfected while in this one.

[killingtodeath]

Dare to say it. Because I'm seconding it. Perfected pretty much covers it. [he's sort of jealous okay.]

[socialgraces]

[ she smiles genuinely b/c compliments are always nice ] You're too sweet.

[killingtodeath]

Nah, just honest. And maybe sucking up a little in hopes that I don't end up getting hazed. Do they haze here? Seems potentially dangerous, considering all the medieval themes. Of all the racks a teenage guy hopes to see? That's one I could do without becoming intimately familiar with.

[socialgraces]

[ she chuckles, clearly amused with the analogy, and there's a mischievous twinkle in her eye as she says: ] I suppose that depends on who you're squired to.

[killingtodeath]

Koraith! [And he grins at that.] Pretty sure a half dragon is about the coolest thing I've ever seen.

[socialgraces]

He is very cool, yes. [ she says, returning his grin ] Inside and out. But rest assured, I very much doubt there'll be any hazing in his mentoring program.

[killingtodeath]

That's good to hear. Pretty sure massive dragon guy shouldn't be hazing anyone- especially very breakable humans.

[socialgraces]

[ she chuckles softly ] Trust me, he's not really the type.

Besides, now you have me to look out for you, as well.

[killingtodeath]

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

[socialgraces]

It's sure to keep things interesting, then.

Besides, I'm fairly good at getting people out of trouble, and I'm always up for a challenge.

[killingtodeath]

Not sure if 'thank you' or 'you're welcome' would be more appropriate then. So is that what you do around here? Get people out of trouble? [How does one be a knight???]

[socialgraces]

I'll take both, and... that's part of what I do, I suppose. My specialties are usually reduced down to a blanket label of 'espionage'. [ and she raises an eyebrow, because she's aware of just how exciting that sounds ]

[killingtodeath]

Okay, see- When I saw you, I thought 'sexy super spy' but I didn't want to get my hopes up.