Event Open Masquerade Ball 2019

"That's my kitten," Vladimir teased as he carefully guided Kon around the dancefloor, perhaps a tiny bit slowlier than other couples since he realised, after a few missteps, that Konpeito seemed somewhat unfamiliar with the moves.

"Just try not to fixate on all that's happening, and enjoy the evening," Vladimir said in a soothing tone as he gave Kon's waist a reassuring squeeze.

"Besides, I do have complete faith that everything will sort itself out eventually. It always does," he said as he dipped Kon a little.

@Keen

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"I am going to check on Sam, first," Bel said, her tone growing ever more and more anxious, as she looked at Erione now really worried, especially when she saw the tears forming in his eyes.

Bel still felt increasingly out of sorts as an irrational sense of loss and being lost came over her like something important in her life was suddenly missing.

"Once I'm done, I will meet you at the gallery, okay?" she told him as she walked with Erione towards the doors.

@PixelatedGlory

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Natasha was a good and engaged listener and gave Will her full and undivided attention as they glided and stepped across the ballroom floor. She could sympathize very easily with Will. Being turned and then left for undead was not pleasant.

"It wasn't too difficult," she began. "I love fashion, and often collect clothes from different eras."

"Although, I must confess that I lived and experienced your time," she told him with a smile that was both coy and playful. "I am also undead, a vampire actually," here she smiled just enough to show off her pointed incisors.

"Originally, and when I was "alive", I formed part of Catherine the Great's private entourage," she explained as she continued to let Will guide her in the dance.

@Flintstone

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Kon laughed. "I keep hearing that. That everything will turn out fine eventually. I haven't lived here long enough to be confident in that, but I can't say it doesn't sound possible. From what I've read of past events, everything was solved in the end. It's just..." Many people were harmed before a solution was reached.

"Never mind!" he said peppily. "We should plan out some stuff for us to do after this. After this dance or the party in general. Let's keep ourselves busy in a good way."

Yuki spun, pirouetting piqué and letting go of his partner's hand to add a second, third, fourth and fifth spin - each turn taking him a step further away from his student. The world revolved around him and he could feel himself attracting attention, living in the limelight - a dream for nearly anyone. The stars aligned; the room shone; everything was perfect... for a little while. At the fifth spin, he ended in fourth position - his forward arm stretched outwards as he faced his partner with the other arm raised into the air. He was a show-off, and he knew it. He took delight in the attention, a little joy even coming out of the envy he saw in some people's eyes and the confusion he saw in others'.

"Bet you can't top that," he panted, grinning the challenge at his dance partner. Finally breaking his pose as the next song began, he walked himself over to the drinks table to finally get a taste of that magic champagne. Hopefully it was chilled. He thought he'd seen an ice bucket somewhere, but he wasn't so sure...

@Wolfie

Alex took Harmonia's hand and began to lead her out for a dance. He was pretty satisfied with himself at the moment. "Well hopefully he's getting the assistance he needed. Sometimes a firm lecture is all a person needs."

He led her into a fairly standard dance. "I take it things have been going smoothly for you since that got taken care of?"

@Zora

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"No, no, it's fine really," Sazz wasn't one to sweat the small stuff, or much of anything it seemed.

He looked dignified? Was he getting sassed for how he was eating? He paused and looked at his food and then to Wednesday. He slowly took a small bite out of a baby carrot with his pinky raised. "Is this better m'lady," he said in a perfect affluent British accent. His signaturegrin slowly started to form on his face. "As you can see I can't keep it up forever. Maybe if it was life and death. If I wasn't so into journalism I'd probably be in the drama club."

@Lotharingia

"Alright... Let's go wild tonight," Vladimir stated, very determined to show Kon a good time so they could forget for a moment all the craziness that was happening around them.

"How about we stay up all night, maybe attend a bonfire after this, watch the sunrise together, and go for an early breakfast?" he suggested as they danced in time with the music through the crowd of dancers.

@Keen

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Harmonia let out an amused snort at Alex's comment about the wererat. "I highly doubt it paid any attention to my threats," she admitted as she fell into step with Alex, moving easily and in time with the music.

"Alex.." Harmonia gasped as she swayed against her dance partner, suddenly feeling really dizzy and like somebody had ripped out a part of her.

"I - ... something is not right," she said, panic growing in her voice as she clung onto him, digging her manicured nails into his arm.

@Max!!

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Konpeitō laughed at the end of Vladimir's suggestions. "Is that your idea of wild? Not that I'm opposed to those suggestions, but..." he leaned his head closer to Vladimir's, "we're both animals tonight. Why don't we be truly wild?" The tone could be taken as predatory or sultry. "This day is associated with creepiness and scares too. Wouldn't it be fun to indulge in that a bit?"

She had another louder giggle to herself at the little display, smile widening to match his.

"Well, I guess it's nice to have something to fall back on, right?"

She grabbed herself a cup, poured some of the punch into it, before moving to stand next to him, taking a moment to just relax as she sipped her drink and watched the other people dance. She was starting to relax a bit more now, laughing along with Sazz as she enjoyed the atmosphere. After a little bit of snacking, she eventually held her hand back out to him.

"So, um...I suppose now is as good a time as any to go out there, right?" She said, blushing a bit under her masks.

@Max!!

Of course something had to happen. Just as he was starting to get into the dance too. Of course he was quite concerned about her well being. As he glanced out at the crowd his sharp eyes did spot others leaving the dance floor.

"Let's find a place to sit for a bit, or would you rather head out for the night. I have a car..." he offered. He could at the very least take her home. It was unfortunate, but there wasn't much he could do about it.

@Zora

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"As if you even had to ask," Sazz said cheekily. Then he took Wednesday's hand gently and led her out to the dance floor. "Don't worry, we'll keep it nice and slow. Just let me know if you need a break."

With that Sazz led Wednesday in a fairly simple dance. He more or less expected her to step on his feet at least a couple times. It was very apparent though that he was having fun. Hopefully she was feeling the same way.

@Lotharingia