o29. i'll be wearing a river's disguise;

[mademestranger]

This is a bad idea.

My company is hosting a charity ball at the end of the month. All acquaintances of staff are welcome to attend as long as they're willing to pay the $120 fee for the tickets.

In short, anyone in the complex who can afford to attend is invited. With one exception. With two exceptions.Further details are being kept from me

Comments

[backgroundsnark]

It might leave me a little low on money for a while, but count me in, Orestes.

[mademestranger]

It's for charity. The non-existent altruism will make you feel better.

[backgroundsnark]

I don't need to help charities in order to feel better, I am content in my selfishness, thank you~

But, I suppose I should give something back.

[mademestranger]

I'd be grateful if you could teach that degree of honesty to my colleagues.

[amicablespirit]

Oh, it sounds like such a grand event! Have fun! ♥

[mademestranger]

Unnecessarily so. It's just an excuse for the wealthy to congratulate each other for being such charitable souls.

[amicablespirit]

Oh, but it's nice to recognize others for their good deeds!

[mademestranger]

It isn't a good deed. It's a vulgar display of wealth in the form of massive donations.

They are entirely self-serving. The charity aspect is just collateral.

[a_helpinghand]

A chance to further surround myself with the beautiful and dirty rich members of New York?

Don't ask me twice~ ♥

[mademestranger]

Technically, I didn't ask you at all. It was a blanket invitation.

[a_helpinghand]

It's the thought that counts, Orestes.

[mademestranger]

Right.

[gorgonkiller]

I don't think I can attend, but is there a way to donate money anyway? I would like to help in whatever way I can.

[mademestranger]

Probably.

Actually, ask Annabel. [Insert number here.] ... The PA.

[gorgonkiller]

Alright, thanks! I hope you have fun.

[mademestranger]

You don't even know where the money is going.

And neither do I. Which is unsettling.

[mademestranger]

She won't tell me.