( open ) I'll wear your colors til you come back home to me

[dothelokimotion]

Who: Everyone!
What: Masquerade Ball
When: 17th of October
Where: The Opherium
Content Warnings: N/A

[ Much like Loki's last party-venture, this is set up very much in the same vein. a large ballroom for dancing needs. Tables and waiters passing around hors d'oeuvres and drinks. At the entrance of the ball room, there’s a fancy mask waiting for you if you don’t have one already. There’s a strict dress code for the event this time and Loki expects everyone to dress accordingly.

The masks also have a spell attached to them. They’ll afford you complete privacy. No one will recognize you under the mask. Unless, of course, you take it off and let them know. Perfect for the party guest who may want to indulge without causing a fuss. Hit up a partner and see where the evening takes you.

This event wouldn’t be complete without candy, of course. There are candies arranged on the tables in all types and colors. In front of them is a small description regarding each kind of candy. Be sure to read them carefully, as Loki has added a little . . . extra to the sweets, to give them a little . . . zing. ]

🍫 White Chocolate: For those who needs a little honesty ( truth effect )

🍷 Alcoholic Chocolate: For those who need to loosen up ( slight aphro effects, please mark headers accordingly and communicate! )

🍬 Sour Candy: For those who are tired of being nice ( shorter tempers )

🍓 Fruit Candy: For those who need to open up ( increased generosity )

If you have a question or comment to direct at the host, Loki is by the entrance dressed in red and gold with a mask to boot. he’s instantly recognizable, compared to the masked attendees. ]

Welcome.

Comments

[welcome_summer]

[Mayuko steps in, accommodating for the hoop of the skirt, and places a hand on his shoulder.]

All of the credit goes to the Lapointes in Sunset Falls; with only a few days notice, they were able to craft a masterwork.

[If the ball really was "inspired" by the Alliance, no doubt the news spread through the social media channels like wildfire once it was confirmed.]

Really, though, if this became the fashion, I would have to wake up much earlier in the morning to make myself presentable. And invest in a stronger coffee maker.

[helpdesk_hero]

It truly is of great skill.

[He doesn't mention that, with a touch, he can sense how much love was put into the making of it too. The dress was proud, beyond pride, to be so fabulous and so happily worn. Sometimes psychometry could be quite the experience.]

See, I can't believe that with zippers and modern construction techniques we can't do ourselves some good with things like this if people want them, without them being so hard to put on. Though coffee makers are worth investing in.

[welcome_summer]

I will be sure to carry your regards to them. In turn, you are cutting an elegant figure yourself. And I'll admit your shoes look far more comfortable than mine.

[The things we do for fashion, right?]

It's sad that people don't dress up as they used to, even from a few decades ago. Maybe some modern innovations would encourage a return to form.... Not to pry, but are you in the industry?

[helpdesk_hero]

I didn't really think my heels would go with this outfit, and since there was dancing, I wanted something more flat.

[Oh he knows better than she'd suspect.]

I'm not in fashion, which I'm sure there are a great many people thankful for.

[welcome_summer]

No? Well, all we can do is apply our talents as best we can.

[The music starts to swell, and Mayuko beams up.]

Shall we?

[helpdesk_hero]

Indeed. I promise to not trod on your feet.

[Bless Nightcrawler for being so good at dancing. It meant that David was far too skilled for so horrible a mistake.]

[welcome_summer]

[A soft laugh as Mayuko slightly picks up her skirt, the edge now clear of the floor. One hazard avoided!]

I appreciate it.

[helpdesk_hero]

[Indeed it was out of the way. He smiles and waits for the right beat to step on and sweep them gracefully into the music.]

I'm glad it's appreciated. It can be hard to ensure one doesn't do it, and honestly, hurt feelings make sense when such a mistake happens.

[welcome_summer]

[It has been a while since she last danced with a partner, ballroom-style or not. But she is attentive to David's lead and sure of her own movements.]

Another talent fallen out of the mainstream. Why would there be hurt feelings, though? If it's something one or both partners is unfamiliar with, it could be excused.

[helpdesk_hero]

I'm not sure if you mean a verbal, or literal stepping on toes when you say it's fallen out of the mainstream. Though I fear where I'm from you're quite right on both marks.

Still, I've known ladies that would be upset to even be asked to dance by someone without requisite grace.