The Princess Birthday Ball

[smallestopener]

The huge, white tent sprawls on the lawn beside the lake. It has been transfigured there for a very special occasion. A stone walkway leads from the bar to the tent - the pavements are wide enough that ladies' dresses won't trail on the ground as they make their way to the entrance. Over the draped curtains of the entrance way is a large banner

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Greet the birthday girl

[smallestopener]

Ingress waves happily at every guest. Everyone looks so nice and everyone's smiling, and this is the best day ever!

Re: Greet the birthday girl

[fairest1]

Snow approaches Ingress, followed by a grinning Millie and Wade. All three are dressed for the occasion, and Snow carries a large, nicely wrapped present for the birthday girl.

Re: Greet the birthday girl

[smallestopener]

"Hi Millie and Wade! Hi Snow!"

She curtseys. She's been practicing.

"I'm glad you came."

[fairest1]

Snow and Millie curtsey back, and Wade bows. Wade's been practicing keeping around floor level, lately.

Millie and Wade are dressed much like a prince and princess would be back in Snow's kingdom in the Homelands -- something like you might see in the old-fashioned storybooks, with lace and dark velvet. Millie has a tiara, but Wade put up enough of a fight not to have to wear his crown. Snow has opted for a fancy yet less-than-entirely-authentic dress, as she has become very appreciative of modern fashion and the way it allows you to actualy move and breathe.

"We're glad to be here, Ingress. Happy birthday -- the party looks wonderful."

[royal_guarantor]

Dairine and Roshaun arrive together, Roshaun dressed in the best Wellakhit clothes - overjacket, gauntlets, tunic, boots, all in metallic shades, and a matching fillet binding his hair back.

[_computer_wiz_]

"I can't believe you got me into this stuff again..." she grumbles, only half meaning it. She's in a dress of a soft, thin material. It's in green, the circlet around her throat accentuated by the color of her dress and the bright red of her hair. Usually a little brassy, she's tamed it somewhat (only somewhat, mind, as she keeps tucking bits away behind her ear).

"And I'm not a princess."

[royal_guarantor]

He could argue that point, but he doesn't.

"Hush. It looks well on you."

[_computer_wiz_]

She sticks out her tongue and crosses her eyes at him.

Greet Amy

[kitchen_maid]

Amy is around, busy in auxiliary hostess mode -- making sure everyone is comfortable and happy, checking in with Tom and Ingress, changing records on a giant Gramophone so that there's always something playing for the dancers. (Tom showed her how to work the Gramophone this afternoon and she finds it one of the most delightful things she's ever encountered.)

Feel free to catch her at any of her tasks, or between them. She'd no doubt love to say hello.

Re: Greet Amy

[obligatoryass]

Logan looks nice, doesn't he? The arrogant crown is perched on his head, and he really does look pretty good in it. "Like it? I have to say, it's pretty much the most arrogant thing I've ever worn. I'm not sure I can live up to it, sadly."

Re: Greet Amy

[kitchen_maid]

Amy sweeps him an absurdly grand curtsey. "You are, I suspect, my lord, one of the few people who could pull it off with quite so much . . . style."

She straightens up and hugs him. "Hello, Logan. I'm glad you could make it."

Re: Greet Amy

[obligatoryass]

"That's me, a GQ man all the way," he says, grinning. He bows, then takes her hand kisses it. "You look quite stylish yourself, milady. Don't tell me you made your own gown. It must have come from the finest couture house in Paris."

The Guests Mingle Here

[smallestopener]

There are many people sitting at tables, lining up for tasty treats, and chatting. Do come join in!

Re: The Guests Mingle Here

[fairest1]

Snow, Millie and Wade are munching some tasty snacks and generally mingling.

Re: The Guests Mingle Here

[forest_king]

Mendanbar is standing by the ice cream, debating the best combination for a sundae.

Feel free to offer advise.

Re: The Guests Mingle Here

[dear_of_heart]

Cora stares at the selection in confusion, and catches sight of him doing (what she presumes) the same.

"I don't think I'll ever see this many sweets in the same place again," she confides with a bit of wonder.

[OOC: I actually have to do something, but I'll be back in the half hour. :D]

Head out to the Dance Floor

[smallestopener]

The large dance floor is filled with swirling couples, laughter, and, above all, music.

The music is a blend of waltzes, courtly airs, popular standards of the 30's and 40's, and Pre-1998 pop.

Dancing with Ingress

[smallestopener]

OOC: Decide the type of music, the kind of dance, and you and your character can enjoy your own special dance with Ingress.

Re: Dancing with Ingress

[young_tmriddle]

The first dance is for Tom and Ingress. They waltz to "The Blue Danube" and even though she's not nearly tired yet, Ingress stands on Tom's feet midway through.

She does it because she loves him, and she can. He wouldn't have it any other way.