Mid-Winter Art and Music Soiree

The Del Bosques were infamous off island for being patrons of the arts. And so Zoraida Del Bosque, currently head of the family businesses, decided, now that they weren't living in the Narrow Reality anymore to carry on the tradition for people on Manta Carlos.

The grand ballroom that she had acquired for the evening, since her house here on the island was not large enough for such an event, was tastefully decorated all in understated shades of black, white and greys... with the odd pop of bright red here and there along with tables of food and desserts, that catered to every type of diet imaginable, and an open bar for guests.

A small group of local musicians were in a corner, playing classical music quietly in the background as people mingled and admired the various sculptures and paintings that had been placed throughout the room for guests to look at or comment on. In fact. there would even be a silent auction and giveaway at midnight for the art pieces for everyone in attendance.

@Lain

Fe, as per usual, loved attending these events. She was dressed for the occasion too in a classy - at least for Fe - floor-length black and white halter dress with a slit up the middle that bared leg as she walked.

Having flirted and mingled with quite a few of the wealthy patrons already, she had agreed to a quiet drink of champagne with Rafael Del Bosque. A drink which unfortunately had been cut short due to an issue with one of the paintings on offer that he had had to sort out.

And so, when a short, small-framed and nervous-looking violet haired individual suddenly appeared in her quiet corner while she was leaning back against the wall, casually watching the crowd as she drank her drink in peace, she couldn't help but be intrigued.

"Hiding away from somebody, are we?" Fe asked with an amused grin.

Fe watched Purity from behind her champagne glass as she took another tiny sip, hiding a tiny grin at the apparent discomfort of the man. Though she really couldn't be sure whether it was her presence or not that made him uncomfortable.

Fe knew that sometimes, and much to her amusement, she made people slightly nervous when they were around her... especially men. Maybe it was her overtly sexual nature and shameless behaviour, or maybe it was her direct approach to things in life.

"Yes, people watching can be fascinating at times," Fe agreed as she gestured to some people looking at a painting with her glass; noticing a well-dressed man with a silk scarf walk by, and letting her gaze follow him appreciatively for a moment.

"Oh, I am Fe Glaux by the way," she said matter-of-factly when she returned her attention to the curiously anxious individual before her. "And don't be so anxious, chill, I don't bite, at least not in public anyways," she grinned, chuckling at her own joke as she flashed Purity a grin.

"Nice to meet you, Purity," Fe stated, flashing him a wide grin when she heard the name, thinking that it suited them perfectly. In fact, she could easily envision them being a shy little nervous virgin, afraid to take a step into their marriage bed and hiding out in the bathroom. Or this was, to her private amusement, what she felt the situation was like at that moment.

"Well, I am a singer, a pretty good one if I am honest," Fe commented unabashedly, "And I came here tonight to network, put myself out there, meet a few new people with connections,' she remarked not shy about her reasons for being there.

"How about you?" she asked curiously as she sized Purity up in a very obvious manner.

(Pls forgive Fe, she is very out there, somewhat rude at times, and often sexualizes everything.)

@Lain

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Mingling throughout the room, greeting guests warmly and taking note of who had come and who hadn't, Zoraida spotted a guest that she knew of, but had not had the chance to meet yet.

Politely excusing herself from a small group of artists, Zora, who wore a fitted off the shoulder dove grey dress that came down to her ankles, made her way quietly and unobtrusively through the crowd, almost unnoticed by most of the guests who were either talking among themselves, listening to music or quite simply enjoying the various pieces of artwork placed strategically throughout the room.

"Good evening," she said warmly as she came to stand beside Colten Morey, "It's a very interesting piece, isn't it?" Zora said as she considered the statue in front of them.

@PixelatedGlory