Masquerade Ball: Event Thread

[Pallas]

@ Dragon Mask with Black Tux

"Ummm... yeah I honestly thought that was going end with one of us falling on the floor" admitted Nyota as she sheepishly rubbed the back of her neck with her right hand now that the dance was over.

"Me? Nervous! Not at all~ I have nothing to be worried about ha haa ha ha!" laughed Nyota, more of a lie to herself than it was to to boy she had just danced with.

"Maybe we can- oh? Err... yeah. Good night nerd."

As he left, Nyota sighed... she kinda wanted stay with him just wee bit longer but oh well. With her masked man now slinking back into the faceless crowd, Nyota found herself all alone amidst a sea of masked strangers. She was contemplated about returning to the punch bowl when she could make out a familiar voice from the crowd.

@James/Shadow

"Huh!? Oh! Ha haa ha! Damn right I am... beautiful as fuck. Anyway, whats up dork?"

Nyota grinned widely from cheek to cheek, standing confidently now that she was with someone she could recognize. James didn't look to shabby himself, not the fanciest gentleman on the ballroom floor but at least it looked like he was suppose to be here. Nyota raised an eyebrow at the offered hand but took hand regardless. After all, they were friends.

"Yeah... neither am I. On days like this I would be in my pajamas watching TV eating cheetos. Actually... on this night in particular I would probably be trick or treating I guess. But yes, lets get our boogie on now hrmmm?"

Nyota was far more comfortable dancing with James and the boy in the dragon mask earlier, partially because James already knew who she was and partially because he doesn't make her legs feel like noodles like how the other boy made her feel. Their skills with dance was nothing of note really, a step to the left and a step to the right but at least the two of them were in sync with each other. Nyota was rarely looked down at her feet when dancing with James, most of her attention was at looking at her dance partner's face.

"Sooo... you wanted to have a word?" inquired Nyota, looking at him expectantly.

 

[Saber]

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He smiled a bit, it hadn't taken long for him to develop a crush on Nyota, she was a beautiful girl, and the first person to not treat him like garbage. But as he looked at her, he decided to wait, maybe they needed to get to know each other better.

"Well.....," DAMN BOY, YOUR SUCH A WEAK COWARD!, he ignored the shadow and continued his conversation with Nyota, "I was thinking once we've both gotten our fill of the ball, we could head into the city," he smirked a bit, "we'll find a little fun..and hopefully a little trouble."

@Pallas

 

[Anonymous]

Simple black dress & Horned mask
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She sighed as she was left standing on the dance floor. That was what she got for trying to be friendly. She looked around, somewhat awkward. She didn't notice anyone, as most were wearing masks, naturally.

Finally, she rubbed at her arm and went to the refreshments table, taking a small cup and sipping from it. Balls were so much more dull than she assumed they would be.
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@James/Shadow​

 

[Pallas]

@James/Shadow

Nyota considered James' proposal as the two dance to the tempo of the music.

"Mhmm... a little but trouble you say? I'm all for it some fun and mischief... especially on Halloween. Or... whatever they call halloween around here. I guess we could go trick or treating as well... I mean we are kinda old but fuck it... free candy."

Once the song came to an end, Nyota pulled herself away from James and rested her right hand onto her own hip as she gave James a mischievous looking smirk.

"Alright so... ready to leave dork? If so... can we stop by dorm for a few minutes. I am going to change into something more comfortable"

Since it Halloween... tonight was the best night to go out in that star fleet uniform her moms had packed with all of clothes along with that whole make-up kit. So typical of them to do something like that for her. Now that she thought about it, did James also want to go into costume? It was far too late to go get one for him at a store so if he didn't have one on hand there was not much they could do... considering that she was not going to have anything he could fit into. Just the thought of James in a female starfleet uniform caused her to snort with laughter for a bit.

" *snort* Gee hee hee hee... errr... did you want to go out in costume tonight? Cause I you can bet that I am but if you don't have anything I guess you can just go out as you are."

Stated Nyota, using her hand to try to hold back her laughter as the thought of James doing sexy poses while dressed in a woman's starfleet uniform again.

 

[Anonymous]

Dragon mask & Black tux

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He returned to the refreshments table wanting a bit more punch, he smiled at the girl there, "hello, this ball is interesting isn't it?" He levitated a cup to him and took a sip, "I actually just got here, got off the boat this morning."

He had been lucky enough to find the cool mask and the nice tux, "this island already seems amazing. Hoping to explore it all." He smiled again, "but once were finished with our drinks, would you like to dance?"

@Simple black dress & Horned mask

 

[Anonymous]

Simple black dress & Horned mask
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The girl paused in her drinking and met the man's eyes. She nearly choked on her drink. She rested a hand on her chest, clearing her throat a few times. "A pleasure to make your acquaintance. I'm Gwyndalynn Pierce." Here she curtsied. "Wow, you got to the island only this morning, and you decided to attend the ball? I take it you're quite social, then? And of course, I'd love to dance with you."

@Dragon mask & Black tux​

 

[Nicole]

Again Aylin found herself fixated on the dancing woman. This sparrow had even playfully expressed her interest in entertaining the young Lamia tonight. Needless to say Aylin herself was very interested in seeing how this could play out. After all there was no harm in a little harmless flirting right?

At the moment Aylin was enamored with the woman's confidence. While many people here tonight had been made more confident by there masks and various disguises, Sparrow seemed to have a natural self assurance about her. It could be seen in her movements, and heard in her voice. She knew what she was doing and how she was doing it. In truth it made her want to be out there with her. She wanted to put down her cello and go and dance and spend time with this woman who was so bold and fearless.

After a brief period the song ended, and Aylin took this as an opportunity to stretch out for a bit. There were a few songs chosen that would not need a cello. They were there in case she needed to leave for any reason what so ever. The original plan was to play along with them, improvise her own melody to go with the already written score. But now she would simply use them as a chance to get away.

In the brief moment that she had turned away to put down her instrument she had lost sight of her mysterious sparrow. And now she stood poised on the ballroom floor looking for the beautiful young woman who had peaked her interest. Her tail twisted neatly around her on the floor, creating a spiral for anyone who may have been looking down on her. "Where did you go little sparrow?" Aylin purred as the music started up again.

@Sparrow

 

[Anonymous]

Dragon mask & Black tux

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He smiled, his red eyes showing friendly through the mask, "the pleasure is all mine." He was very much enjoying this evening, "I'm Adam, and thank you, my evening just got a whole lot better."

He held out his hand, "I warn you, while I can dance I'm not the best, you'll likely put me to shame."

@Simple black dress & Horned mask

 

[Saber]

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He smiled at her laughter, in truth he wouldn't have cared if it was at him, "yea we'll stop by the dorms, gotta pick up my costum too."

Then an awkward truth came over him, he had never been trick or treating before, Garret didn't let him or the other orphans celebrate holidays, "it'll be a first for me, trick or treating was something...that well..," he trailed off, not wanting the bad memories to ruin the evening, "anyways, thanks for agreeing to come with me."

"Well lets head out, I'll get us a cab," he had quite a bit of money he'd taken from Garrett's safe.

@Pallas

 

[Pallas]

"Oh you have your own costume? Awesome! I guess I can see it when we go by your dorm then."

Nyota didn't quite quite catch what he said about tonight being the first time trick or treating. She did however hear him thanking her for coming along with him.

"Yeah, sure thing James. Trick or treating is way better when you have someone with you to help carry the candy and such." stated Nyota as she and her friend exit from the ballroom. Sure the ball was a fun had its fun once she was a bit more comfortable but proposition of candy was far more alluring now that she had buddy to watch her back.

[Nyota Exits]