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The Holiday Ball ((Gathering Post))

Dec 16, 2011 16:59

All in all, the holiday ball comes together beautifully. There's a huge Christmas tree that Laura has nothing to do with - the village has a way of making things appear, and honestly, she's glad she didn't have to decorate it. There is a group of tables on one side of the large ballroom, decorated with deep red and gold and servers waiting around ( Read more... )

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Open, nudge Abby, Donna alright_mate December 17 2011, 00:10:42 UTC

Declan normally much preferred the casual look, but when he had to, he scrubbed up well. Formal occasions were nothing new - you didn't go through the army, attending evenings in mess dress without being able to fasten your own bowtie.

He stood to one side, looking around the room, glancing at the huge tree, wondering how the hell it arrived, and which poor sod decorated it.

Re: Open, nudge Abby, Donna hatesneedles December 17 2011, 02:00:06 UTC

Abby's actually pretty surprised she has a sort-of date even though she knows and Declan knows it's just as friends. She wanted to go for something dramatic and not like her and she thinks the sequined dress might be a little over the top but it's gorgeous and, better yet, she feels gorgeous.

"Hi. You look great, by the way."

Re: Open, nudge Abby, Donna alright_mate December 17 2011, 10:41:32 UTC

Declan turned to her and grinned at her. "Never thought I'd have to wear a tux again," he admitted, looked at her dress more closely. "And you look wonderful."

Re: Open, nudge Abby, Donna hatesneedles December 17 2011, 20:54:48 UTC

"Thanks," Abby says, beaming at the praise. "I was a little nervous since this dress is kind of...not me. I'm not really that flashy but I just thought I'd take a chance."

She's been hoping Will would notice her, actually, but she hasn't seen him yet.

Re: Open, nudge Abby, Donna alright_mate December 17 2011, 21:47:16 UTC

"Isn't that what life's about?" Declan asked. "Taking chances?"

He glanced around, looking for Will, but not seeing him, but shook his head slightly as he saw Magnus and Tesla take to the floor. "At least if he's dancing he isn't drinking, right?"

Re: Open, nudge Abby, Donna hatesneedles December 17 2011, 22:05:10 UTC

"That's always a good thing," Abby agrees. "Although, I like Dr. Tesla. I think we're almost friends, as much as he's friends with anyone."

Abby considers him a friend, anyway, and if it isn't mutual she'd rather be oblivious.

"Will's not here, is he?"

Re: Open, nudge Abby, Donna alright_mate December 17 2011, 23:58:32 UTC

"I think that in as much as Dr Tesla doesn't make friends easily, you are possibly the closest he has," Declan agreed. It took a brave person to put up with him.

"Not that I've seen. I'm sorry, Abby."

Re: Open, nudge Abby, Donna hatesneedles December 18 2011, 00:52:56 UTC

"It's all right," Abby says and straightens her shoulders. It will be, anyway, because she's here with friends and she's happy. She doesn't need Will to make her happy.

It would be nice, though, if he remembered her. Even just a little bit.

Re: Open, nudge Abby, Donna alright_mate December 18 2011, 00:55:18 UTC

"Come on," Declan said, making a decision. "You. Me. Dance." He could only guess how hard it was, and knew distractions were a good thing.

Re: Open, nudge Abby, Donna hatesneedles December 18 2011, 01:02:34 UTC

"Are you as fantastic as Dr. Tesla?" Abby teases, following Declan eagerly out onto the dance floor. It's nice that she's got a friend like him, at least, willing to take her out and distract her.

"Don't know if I can handle that."

Re: Open, nudge Abby, Donna alright_mate December 19 2011, 00:20:39 UTC

"Oh dear god no," Declan said, shaking his head as he turned towards Abby. "Though I'm not surprised that he dances."

Re: Open, nudge Abby, Donna hatesneedles December 19 2011, 03:01:00 UTC

"Me either," Abby admits, nodding slightly. "He's pretty graceful and showy, makes sense he'd want to do something flashy like dance."

Re: Open, nudge Abby, Donna alright_mate December 19 2011, 14:28:29 UTC

"Yes, he is," Declan said. "Why do you think I waited until he and Magnus were off the dance floor?"

Re: Open, nudge Abby, Donna hatesneedles December 20 2011, 05:14:40 UTC

Abby giggles and tries to cover her mouth with her hand so she doesn't look like a complete idiot. It's pretty smart, not wanting to be compared to those two.

"Come on, let's show 'em how the modern set plays?"

Re: Open, nudge Abby, Donna alright_mate December 20 2011, 22:35:47 UTC

"Well, we can try," Declan said, smiling at her. "I can't promise anything."

Re: Open, nudge Abby, Donna donna_supertemp December 17 2011, 03:59:23 UTC

Donna spied Declan after finishing her drink and handing the glass off, and moved to stand next to him, gaze going to the tree as well.

"You think trees like this grow in that forest at the back of the village?"

When she turns to look at him she's smiling, a piece of hair out of her up-do and falling against the side of her face.

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