EVENT - MADAMS' BALL
WHO: The Madam, her girls, and anyone who so desires to attend.
WHAT: It's time to celebrate the changing of Season, so what better way than with a party? :)
WHERE: The Castles Courtyard.
WHEN: 09/15/09
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The ecstasy, the being free, the big black cloud over you and me )
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Still, one of the newcomers, Lenalee Lee, had expected he would be there. While he was certain there were any number of other friends she'd end up making or chatting with due to her cheerful disposition, his Quincy's Pride would not allow him to shirk his obligations and avoid attending altogether.
And so, there he stood in his white suit, trying not to look distinctly comfortable. He had, as was his nature, arrived punctually... which, of course, meant that it seemed as if he had arrived early. Inwardly he sighed. Why did people never arrive on time?
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Inwardly, she was not in the mood for a celebration. However, there was a part of her that could not help but grow excited at the prospect of such an activity. There was no telling what sort of customs or traditions the event may include, and it would not hurt to simply enjoy oneself from time to time.
Looking over the crowd, she managed to catch sight of a familiar Quincy.
"Are you enjoying the festival?"
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In truth, Ishida was mainly idling away the time not by conversation-- though he would never admit to it, it had always been one of his weak points, and, despite Kairi's best efforts, he was only marginally better at it now than he had been before-- but by observing the various suits, dresses, and other attire, and judging it. Quite often, he found them, to his surprise, quite remarkable, showing ingenuity, creativity, and skill in concept and execution; the only thing he could criticize most on was, oddly enough, materials, though just as many were flawless pieces overall. He knew for a fact, however, that many of the dresses or suits were made not by Eagle's Splendour, as he kept careful stock...
"Kuchiki-san... if you don't mind me asking, where did you get your dress?"
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She parted her gaze from him to look across the room. Others were dressed fairly similarly. Did the dresses come from the same place? Was it common to simply give them before an event? Despite her months spent in the city, there were aspects of it, as well as behavior of the human world, she was not familiar with. Even so, she would find ways to adapt.
"Do you know who made it?"
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...The elaborate dress that was mysteriously delivered to Lucy's house had been suspicious, but it fit her and many others had mentioned formal wear being delivered to their households, so she supposed it was merely a matter of the oddities that were commonplace on this island.
She at first didn't notice anyone she recognized(or wanted to speak to, anyway) as she scanned the room, but eventually she spotted Sachiko. After taking a moment to decide whether or not she wanted to talk to her, she sighed and made her way over.
"Good evening, Ogasawara." She gave Tamaki a short nod as a greeting. It would be rude not to acknowledge him, after all.
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This was new and completely different experience for her. If anyone ever had any doubts that she wasn't a girl, they would be completely erased after tonight. Though, she wasn't completely comfortable in what she was wearing -- it was too poofy and frilly for her tastes, and the dress just screamed, "Look at me!" Something which she didn't want to happen, especially with Tamaki-senpai at her side. And the shoes... why did they have to be heels? Her lack of grace would definitely be noticed. Haruhi felt a sudden wave of self-consciousness ( ... )
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But one of the best parts of the night? Tamaki was so excited Haruhi was dressing very feminine. He had seen her in a dress and girl clothes plenty of times. But this dress... When he saw her dressed in it, his face turned a dark shade of red. It almost matched his tie. Luckily, Tamaki seemed to do a good job of hiding it.
"I want to hang out with you though." Tamaki smiled to Haruhi. "Why wouldn't I enjoy myself with you?" A soft look of concern crossed his face. He noticed Haruhi's nervousness and was wondering why she was so nervous. Maybe it was because she had never been to a ball dressed like a woman? He was sure everyone would love her and her dress.
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"I just feel... a little out of place, that's all," she replied with an unconvincing smile. Her hands still had a death-grip on her dress, which was probably getting wrinkled by now. With a sigh she added, "And I look ridiculous."
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"There's no reason to worry about feeling out of place. There's no classes here. Everyone's the same." He told her, thought Tamaki was unsure if it was what she was nervous about. "Plus, everyone here is friends. You should just make sure you have a good time tonight."
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Not that he was complaining though. After all, he had friends and a decent business here. He also was able to obtain the occasional ability here as well. Gabriel focused on the glass he was holding and watched as the liquid inside slowly froze. He could do that much faster if he wanted, but why draw attention? Or waste a perfectly good drink?
Looking back at the ball, he scanned the crowd hoping to spot Liz somewhere. He had stopped by her place before but hadn't seen her. He assumed she had just come here, but he had yet to find her. Hopefully she hadn't gotten lost...
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She'd made herself look nice, at least, though it didn't quite fit her as she winced every so often in her attempt to walk. Once she was inside, she craned her neck looking for Syl- Wait, no. That wasn't his name. What was his name?
Just as she struggled to remember, she caught sight of him just to her left. She put on a lazy smile, giving him a short wave.
"Hey, there..." It wasn't Zachary, or Spock... Was it Garmin? No, that was a GPS. Ga... Gabe, Gabby? Ga-
"...You! Heh." She laughed a bit at the end, smiling and hoping she wouldn't have to use his name any time soon.
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"Hey you," he replied, walking up to her. He linked his arm through hers, hoping it would steady Liz a little more. "Glad you could make it."
He glanced towards the table filled with food and beverages. "You want some refreshments?"
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Oh well.
"Well, you know. Wow... That's a castle, alright. Hopefully this'll be better than the last one I went to... There aren't any princes here, are there? And- Wow, are those teacakes?!"
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She looked absolutely brilliant in it, though.
It was on Youji's arm that she walked in, actually looking a tad self-conscious for all her crass. This place was large, had too many people, and she was all too used to large gatherings on this island going to shit in a matter of seconds. She sincerely hoped that would not be the case tonight. Because tonight... she was actually on the arm of someone she liked.
"Not what I was expecting, but... pretty, I suppose."
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"Don't worry, we won't let anyone blow this thing up." If she looked down at his wrist, she'd see his trusty watch, prepared for any unwanted interruptions.
"Can I get you anything?"
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At least it was her decision now.
"No. I doubt they have what's necessary here to quench my thirst," she offered him an unsettling smirk, fangs digging into her bottom lip. "Unless you're offering."
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Youji rubbed the side of his neck in an exaggerated manner. "Didn't I just do that?" he joked. But it did bring up an interesting question. "Do you eat regular food? I mean, you're not going to get any nutrition out of it, but what about the taste?"
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