ofthebeast: ("Yes maybe it is a plaything.")
ofthebeast ([personal profile] ofthebeast) wrote in [community profile] eswareinmal2012-05-22 12:41 pm

Action: Come one, come all!

Characters: ALL THE PEOPLE
Open? Yes.
Where: The Palace
When: The night of the 3RD
What: A masquerade ball and a very deep sleep.
Warnings: Part of a comm-wide plot!

The Prince Sif has felled an unknown beast, and presented its stuffed head to the King. This would be reason enough for a ball, but there are victories to celebrate. More heroes arrive every day. The kingdom was aptly defended when the forest wall fell. No one has tried to assassinate the king in several days.

All told, a good night for a party. The theme of the ball is a masquerade, and shops in town have been surprisingly (almost suspiciously) able to provide gowns and masks in ready supply.

The palace has been opened to heroes and townspeople alike, provided they can present themselves appropriately. The heroes have been strongly encouraged to attend, and those who do not come voluntarily may well be greeted with royal retainers at their doorstep, outfit and dance card in hand. Expect a very full dance card, heroes.

The banquet table is stacked full of food – roasts and cheeses, summer fruits and vegetables, rivers of wine and more ornate desserts than should be permitted in a time or war. This evening is about success – best to enjoy it.

In the center of the ball sits the beast’s head. A scaly, purple thing. Its eyes have been taken out and replaced with rubies, its mouth twisted in the same sort of anguished look on its face as when Sif killed it. There has never been a beast like this in Schwanheim before – if you like, come closer and take a look. The king is very generous with his gifts.

[ooc: The party is a LIE. Well. No, it isn’t! Enjoy the party. Your characters will be expected to wear full masquerade gear, or they will be shunted aside and dressed properly.

After the attendees go home, they will be plagued with dreams more tangible than they have ever felt. More information here]
tatra: (Sweet laugh)

[personal profile] tatra 2012-05-24 03:14 am (UTC)(link)
She laughed warmly.

"Oh yes, we had many parties just like this in Chizeta!" Even as a small child she always had fun at parties. It was simply in her nature to enjoy the company of others.
whatmuttiforgot: Momiji and Tohru, laughing. Focus on Momiji. An uncolored icon. (Laughing)

[personal profile] whatmuttiforgot 2012-05-24 03:17 am (UTC)(link)
"Really? No wonder you dance so well." He joined in her laughter. "We never have things like this where I'm from."
tatra: (Gentle spirit)

[personal profile] tatra 2012-05-24 03:24 am (UTC)(link)
"No?" She was genuinely surprised. "What a pity! It's an excellent opportunity to see old friends and meet new ones!"
whatmuttiforgot: Momiji smiling shyly. (Pleased)

[personal profile] whatmuttiforgot 2012-05-24 03:30 am (UTC)(link)
"Isn't it? We have to just go visit if we want to see anyone. I'd love to have things like this. It'd be fun to see my friends dress up."
tatra: (Cup of tea?)

[personal profile] tatra 2012-05-24 03:38 pm (UTC)(link)
"And I would love to meet your friends," Tatra added quite sincerely. She wanted the people here to be happy, but there was little she could do to make that wish come true.

"Though there is something to be said for quiet afternoons among friends, as well." Especially when there was tea!
whatmuttiforgot: Momiji and Tohru, laughing. Focus on Momiji. An uncolored icon. (Laughing)

[personal profile] whatmuttiforgot 2012-05-26 03:05 am (UTC)(link)
That made his smile a little less enthusiastic and a little more sincere. "I think a lot of them would like you.

"Well, with us around it wasn't really quiet! When Kyo was round a lot of stuff ending up broken and we've gotten kicked out of places before because we too, um, rambunctious."
tatra: (Sweet laugh)

[personal profile] tatra 2012-05-26 03:48 am (UTC)(link)
She giggled sweetly.

"He rather sounds like Tarta!" Although Tarta would never get kicked out of anywhere, being a princess. She could be over-enthusiastic, though.
whatmuttiforgot: Haru to the left of Momiji, both are smiling at the camera. Momiji's in a suit, Haru's in punk wear. (Haru)

[personal profile] whatmuttiforgot 2012-05-29 04:18 pm (UTC)(link)
"Tarta?" He asked. "One of your friends?"
tatra: (Smiling eyes)

[personal profile] tatra 2012-05-29 07:16 pm (UTC)(link)
"My sister," she answers, still smiling, but her eyes look almost sad.
whatmuttiforgot: Momiji looking up towards the left, neutral faced. An uncolored icon. (Listening)

[personal profile] whatmuttiforgot 2012-05-31 11:19 pm (UTC)(link)
"Older or younger?" He asked softly.
tatra: (So cute~)

[personal profile] tatra 2012-05-31 11:53 pm (UTC)(link)
"Younger," she answered with forced cheer.

"I always had to look after her."
whatmuttiforgot: Momiji smiling softly. (Content)

[personal profile] whatmuttiforgot 2012-05-31 11:56 pm (UTC)(link)
"I have a little sister too. And a cousin I've taken care of for the past few months." He said quietly. "I know how it is."
tatra: (You're so mean!)

[personal profile] tatra 2012-06-01 02:02 am (UTC)(link)
"I'm sure you miss them terribly."
whatmuttiforgot: Momiji holding is face in his hand, smiling down. (Default)

[personal profile] whatmuttiforgot 2012-06-02 12:26 am (UTC)(link)
"Yeah, but they have people taking care of them now." He sighed. "I'm sure your sister does too."
tatra: (Smiling eyes)

[personal profile] tatra 2012-06-02 03:09 pm (UTC)(link)
"Yes, I'm certain they're safe and well." She smiles again, and this time it seems a little more genuine.
whatmuttiforgot: Momiji smiling softly. (Content)

[personal profile] whatmuttiforgot 2012-06-04 05:33 pm (UTC)(link)
"They might end up coming here for all we know."