Party!

[basketofkisses]

*having checked things over a good dozen times to make sure everything's perfect (it was the first time) and dressed carefully in a well-chosen gown, Rhoda stands near the door to greet her guests (they're Adele's guests as much as hers, but don't try to tell her that

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[be_my_me]

*well. as long as he's straight, he might as well flirt, right? is wearing his plainest outfit, which is still rather sparkly (though it should be noted that the sleeves are not slashed)* My lady. *a sweeping bow* I hope this gathering is open to us all?

[basketofkisses]

*makes a perfect (if slightly flouncy) curtsy in return* Of course it is! I thought it would be a nice way to meet some new people.

[be_my_me]

*smiles* 'Tis that, indeed. May I ask your name, lady?

[basketofkisses]

I'm Rhoda Penmark. *smiles prettily* And you are . . . ?

[be_my_me]

A beautiful name for a beautiful woman! *bows again, and kisses her hand* I am Valentine, a courtier of Illyria.

[basketofkisses]

Where's Illyria? *blinks, confused-- she's never, ever heard of such a place, and she's very good in geography*

[be_my_me]

Why, 'tis- 'tis near to Italy, I believe.

[basketofkisses]

Well, I've never heard of it. Is it a nice place?

[be_my_me]

Ay, very nice! 'Tis full of orchards and gardens, and the seaside is beautiful.

[basketofkisses]

It sounds lovely. *smilesmile*

[be_my_me]

'Tis, truly! As, if I may be so bold to say't, are you.

[basketofkisses]

*looks down modestly (outwardly, anyway) and smiles shyly* Why, thank you!

[be_my_me]

Why, I need no thanks for speaking truth!

[basketofkisses]

Well, then, thank you for thinking so!

[be_my_me]

*beams* Tell me, is there to be dancing at this party?

[basketofkisses]

Of course! It wouldn't be much of a party without.