Of costume balls and heroines

[whethervane]

I have heard that there is a costume party, with all invited- An exciting thought, though I confess I'm rather nervous. There are so very many people, after all, included on such an... extensive guest list, who might not be very - well, pleasant, to be at a party with. But just the same, the thought of costumes puts me in mind of the theatre, and

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[visiblemystery]

Ophelia could be worth a try. To make her recognizable, of course, you may want to go post-drowning-- a bit of blue at the lips and such. It would certainly be a better costume than say, "springtime" or "night," which seem to be the favorites among half the ladies of London.

[whethervane]

*blushes slightly, automatic reaction to being addressed by - well, by anyone, really* Oh - yes, I suppose that would be - quite clever! And have flowers strewn about and... *quick laugh* And, oh, and I could stand out in the rain before going into the party, though I suppose the hostess mightn't like my costume's effect on her carpets...

[visiblemystery]

That, and you'd be certain to catch cold standing around all night in a dripping dress.

[whethervane]

*laughs shortly and embarrassedly* Oh, well, yes, of course. Perhaps I ought to be merely mad, and not yet drowned.

[vanekiller]

*laughs and grins* Sybil, darling, if you're Ophelia I suppose I must be Laertes.

[whethervane]

*claps her hands together with delight* Oh, do, Jim! That'd be so - so sweet of you! And perhaps Pr- D- ...Mr. Gray could be Hamlet...

[vanekiller]

*hugs* Anything for you, Sybil. MOOHAHAHA, then I can kill him! >:D

[whethervane]

*hugs him back, all in ecstasies* ...That wasn't QUITE my plan. >.>