[Open Event] NPP Dance at the Newcomer Community Center

[rapturescreed]

Who: The Newcomer Political Party and The Newcomers!
When: January 13th, 7:00 PM to
Where: The Newcomer Community Center
Summary: Time for the Dance! Everyone have fun!
Warnings: Anything is possible!

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[longaevus]

[ She felt good. The auction had been absolutely lovely, and rather entertaining also; she was happy with what had happened, wins or no - her bidding hadn't been for that but for the NPP itself, so the event had been extra successful.

Helen had arrived wearing this something that, if you looked closely enough, she may have seemed a little uncomfortable in. (Not the dress itself, she's worn far more that would seem uncomfortable, but the feeling of it - it wasn't anything that she'd have chosen herself, certainly not)

Choosing the bar first, a slightly celebratory glass of wine is in order, Helen makes her way across. Tonight has already been good and should continue fabulously ]

/clings to

[regeneratesalot]

[ Well good thing somebody was having a good day! She smiles when she sees Helen approach, feeling a sense of relief. She'd been thinking about how much she needed to vent to Sandra about her day, and maybe Helen would be a good replacement. ]

Hey. I love your dress. [ She takes a sip of her fruity cocktail with a grin. She's a little taller than normal (about four inches, if you were measuring) thanks to some new heels, which means she doesn't have to crane her neck up to make eye contact with Helen. ]

/holds

[longaevus]

[ Actually she still does, sorry Claire - she has her own heels hidden under that dress. Helen gave her a smile; it was always lovely to see you, Claire ]

Thank you. [ Helen ordered her wine before turning back to Claire ]

Were you at the auction also? [ She'd bidded on you, just in case you hadn't been ]

[regeneratesalot]

[ Damn you, Helen! She shakes her head. ]

I couldn't make it. You would not believe the day I've been having. [ She takes a drink of her cocktail, wishing she could get drunk to forget everything that had happened that day. ]

[longaevus]

[ The lady likes her heels, and they're comfortable ]

What happened? [ She gave a soft frown, paying for her drink when it came and taking a small sip ]

[regeneratesalot]

What didn't happen would be a better question. [ She rolls her eyes. ]

Mr. Muggles left me more than a few little presents around the apartment when I first got up. Then my NV broke somehow, and my flat-iron, and then my shower wouldn't work. [ She sighs, shaking her head. ] I'm surprised a piano didn't fall on me on my way here.

[longaevus]

Ah. [ If Helen looked a little amused at that she was apologetic - it wasn't amusing, none of what happened was but simply the fact that so much had happened? The fact that Claire was here and willing to do anything at all was proof of her resilience ]

That is certainly quite a day. I'm glad that you made it though. [ Relaxing after that kind of day would be good for her ]

[regeneratesalot]

Well, I already bought the dress. [ She gestures to the little number she was currently wearing. ]

[longaevus]

You look lovely, Claire. [ And out of curiosity, and in case she needed another drink, Helen asked ] What are you drinking?

[regeneratesalot]

Thank you.

Just a fruit cocktail. I can't remember what it was called. I just told the bartender to give me whatever tasted good.

[longaevus]

Can I get you another? [ It's a party, take her up on a rare offer ]

[regeneratesalot]

Sure. Thanks. [ Yay ]

[longaevus]

[ Helen gave a nod to the bartended to catch his attention, repeating what Claire had told her for the drink, pushing the glass to her once it arrived ] There you are.

[regeneratesalot]

Thank you. [ She takes it in her hand, but doesn't take a drink of it. ]

So, what do you think of the party so far?

[longaevus]

It's quite lovely. [ Helen turns to look at the rest of the room, scanning it for a moment before replying again ] Quite a lot of effort went into it, it should be a wonderful evening.

[regeneratesalot]

Oh, I'm sure Kurt will make sure of it. [ She gives a short laugh. ]