A Grand Ball to honor our Queen's Return

[godsoftartarus]

Who; Everyone's invited!
What; The Queen has returned!
Where; Megala Thea!
When; November 5th, Evening
Rating; Please keep it PG-13
Status; Ongoing;Very Open

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Courtyard

[godsoftartarus]

[The main area of the Courtyard including the fountain.]

Misaki | Open

[godlessblossom]

[As soon as Misaki arrives, wearing a little black dress and mask, the first thing she does is search the area for sight of Persephone. Unfortunately, as much as she wandered around the ballroom and searched, she could not seem to see either of the goddesses and eventually she had no choice but to give up.

Instead she makes her way out to the courtyard in order to avoid most of the company who are sure to arrive shortly and sits down by the fountain, her head tilting up to look at the moonlight. Something with such horrible connotations and yet, mixed with the drifting melodies from inside, it is soothing enough to bring a relaxed, very faint smile to her lips.]

For serious.

[avaerieal]

[Aerie is still adjusting to the constant claustrophobia of being trapped in a cave. And the imposing building isn't making it any easier. So she's tried stepping into the courtyard, not exactly sneakily as she is dressed in vibrant red and her mask doesn't hide much of the tattoos on her face.

She hadn't been expecting to find anyone else (which was silly, if she thought about it), and her surprise came out in the same naive little comment she'd given to Jaheira once a long time ago.]

Oh! You're so pretty!

[godlessblossom]

[That comment took her by surprise. She lowers her head to regard the newcomer, the smile quickly fading away. Well, it could have been worse. At least this is one of the few people she can tolerate hearing on the network. Misaki inclines her head in greeting.]

Thank you. Did the ballroom become too much?

[avaerieal]

[She gives a sad little smile.]

Yes...I just...don't really like closed spaces. This cave is bad enough, really, and then with all the people...

[She just shakes her head there.]

[godlessblossom]

I understand.

[Probably not exactly, however, it seems there are many in the Underworld who shared the woman's feelings.]

At least they created the illusion of nature out here.

[It is as close to reassuring as she can become.]

[avaerieal]

It is a bit nicer than usual, isn't it? [But still nothing like being above ground, underneath the actual sky without all of this...who even knew what above them just waiting to collapse on top of everyone...

She suppresses a shudder at that thought, and actually manages to smile.]

At least, it isn't quite so stuffy out here.

[godlessblossom]

[This may be as close to the moon as she can be and even now there are negative feelings and thoughts attached. Still, her face is relaxed as she pushes those to the back of her mind.]

That is true and most of the people here have chosen to stay inside. So we can enjoy this place in peace.

[avaerieal]

True. And it really is much nicer without all the people.

[godlessblossom]

That is certainly true.

[Still, she is glad for the company and soon her faint smile has returned to her face.]

Despite the surroundings, have you enjoyed this party so far?

[avaerieal]

Yes, so far. It's very nice.

[godlessblossom]

[She nods.]

If Hecate was behind this party then that is understandable. Persephone deserves the best welcome home party after being gone so long and this may help her readjust to the Underworld.

[avaerieal]

Have you seen her? Persephone, I mean. I've never met her before so I don't know what she looks like.

[godlessblossom]

The last time I saw her was at a ball just like this one several months ago.

[She looks towards the ballroom.]

I did not see her inside there.

[avaerieal]

[This confuses Aerie.]

Why wouldnt she come to her own party?

[godlessblossom]

I did not say she was not here, only that I have not seen here. Or Hecate.

[She manages a small smile. It is amazing the effect this illusion of the night sky has on her.]

I am sure they will appear sooner or later.