beauty & the beast montage

[terribly2shy.livejournal.com]

One moment, your character was minding their own business, and the next? Perhaps they opened the wrong door, appeared out of nowhere, or maybe, in a decidedly rare occurrence, they were actually escorted. The choice is yours. Either way, they seem to have found themselves at a formal party.



Spread out before them is a large ballroom. The decorations look like something from a fairy tale; high ceilings supported by stone pillars, walls adorned with gold trimmings and white silk curtains, and a high balcony overlooking an ornate marble dance floor. To the far end, a special stage has been set up, where a small orchestra fills the room with classical waltzes. Overhead, a large crystal chandelier illuminates everything with droplets of rainbow light.

To the sides and on the balcony small clusters of people make leisurely conversation and sip champagne. Several busboys carrying silver trays can be seen taking and delivering drink orders, regardless of age. Several couples choose instead to dance; the most graceful tend towards the middle, while the more inexperienced do their best to stay in the places they will be the most unobtrusive.

Should your character choose to go outside, they will be met with clear, starlit skies, a cool breeze, and a lavish rose garden. Several small tables are set up, lit by candles, where waiters take orders for a full-course dinner. Some of course, choose instead to gather near the ever-present Cod Fountain. Several pieces of strange currency can be seen at the bottom of the fountain; it seems that it's a popular place to wish for happiness.



THE RULES:
-Your characters' clothing with be replaced with formal wear, though the degree of formality is entirely up to you.
-Don't go having epic duels and destroying the building and what have you.
-If you please, you can use NPCs, but you will have to write them yourself.
-Standard "DON'T BE DOUCHEBAGS TO OTHER PLAYERS" disclaimers apply.
-????
-PROFIT!
(stolen with so much love from fountainofcod)

Comments

[mercjedi.livejournal.com]

Kyle usual clothing had been replaced by a set of modest, but still rather formal Jedi robes, and he was none to happy about it. Finally accepting that there was little he could do about it short of leaving the party, he settled onto the balcony, and had a busboy bring him some champagne.

[foreseen-future.livejournal.com]

The decorations are beautiful, and the trappings of the ballroom are elegant and remind Nura briefly of a vid-pic she'd seen in a book back home. A smile touches her full, lightly-lipstick-dabbed pink lips, and she reaches up to move back a perfectly-waved white lock to behind her ear.

Nura doesn't know why she's here, or why she's suddenly dawned a very sumptuous gown (http://www.simplydresses.com/_img/PRODUCTS/500/PromGirl-506870309.jpg) , but she's not complaining. In fact, she's blending in, moving her high heels about, taking a glass of bubbly champagne from a waiter's tray and taking a sip, feeling a little more confidence pour into her with each brief sip. As she sips from her drink, she keeps an eye out for any potential dance partners.

[queenofcalamity.livejournal.com]

Arika's used to the pomp and trappings of a party. The ballroom is tastefully done, and she approves of the decorations that adorn almost every corner, nook and cranny.

She's adorned in a soft, strapless, taffeta gown (http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/edressme_2117_692032189), bustled, trumpet style skirt, fully lined, and floor length. It isn't something that she'd wear any normal day of leisure, but it will do, considering the current circumstance.

She stands not quite near the wall, but somewhere around there, sipping from a glass of champagne bubbly, looking as if she belongs, though she's only just arrived.

[kaya-waterwave.livejournal.com]

Katara walked over to the woman, trying to be as friendly as she could to those she hadn't met yet. She walked over to the lady, giving her a polite bow.

"Hello," she said. "I like your gown, its very nice! My name is Katara! Who might you be?"

By the fountain

[demon-alessa.livejournal.com]

Of course the young girl had no clue why she was here, and even if she were in a fairly fitting (http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j202/Brittani_Hellsing/Fashion/GothicDress6.jpg&imgrefurl=http://insanestar.pointblog.co.uk/goth-dress.html&usg=__8kzPsdDK4DbAVw6BRv65B_1q_yw=&h=420&w=281&sz=29&hl=en&start=1&sig2=F9wp0t640M_8cv_XU_HlXw&tbnid=HB5GfdKH21NStM:&tbnh=125&tbnw=84&ei=JzZTTPyCNMP68Abd7vSFAw&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dgoth%2Bdress%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26biw%3D1280%26bih%3D580%26tbs%3Disch:1&um=1&itbs=1) dress, still felt as of this were another strange waste of her time. People spent far too much time trying to enjoy themselves with trifles rather than actually preparing themselves for a fight.

In any case, this strange new elegant surrounding is overwhelming to Alessa, who decided that a brightly lit room with candles and people cavorting all over the place was definitely not her style. She edged near the fountain, glad to be out of the way but ultimately unable to avoid attention with such a noticeable dress.

Re: By the fountain

[is-the-ultimate.livejournal.com]

Someone else was there by the fountain, looking very uncomfortable at the moment. That certain someone was Shadow, who was only wearing a black dress jacket and blazer... and not much else. His trademark shoes and gloves were still there with him. Ah, the wonders of being an anthropomorphic creature.

"...not your style, either, huh?"

[governorkang]

...Kang has been forced into a black suit with a dark blue tie, and the silvery horn caps Nehaalista gave him, and he doesn't look very pleased by this. Wings rustling irritably, he stops one of the busboys and asks if they have anything stronger than champagne; when he is told no, he holds back a growl and takes one of the delicate glasses. It'll have to do.

[foreseen-future.livejournal.com]

Nura is moving through the ballroom, sipping her champagne, and watching the couples pull each other onto the dance floor and spin one another around. It makes her wish that Querl were here; though he is not the best dancer. Her gown's (http://www.simplydresses.com/_img/PRODUCTS/500/PromGirl-506870309.jpg) bodice hugs her tightly, with the sumptuous skirt flowing with her.

Keeping her eye out for anyone she recognizes, she spots someone that she does not. A strange person looking very displeased with his attire and glass of champagne. Smiling, she walks over, lowering her glass of champagne from her lips.

"Enjoying the party?"

[terribly2shy.livejournal.com]

As a rule, Laurie Collins tries to not make much notice for herself. Well, she would, if her gown (http://www.simplydresses.com/_img/PRODUCTS/500/PromGirl-496583309.jpg) didn't give her away. She sticks out like a sore thumb in her brightly-colored, floral patterned gown, and the red heels she wears are moderately uncomfortable, and thankfully, could be hidden under the dress.

Where she stands against the wall, her red satin-gloved arms at her sides, she feels most comfortable.

In the ballroom. Not here. Not. HERE!

[bluebrassmonkey.livejournal.com]

::Say what?

What...Oh dear, what the hell is he doing in formal native wear?! ...why didn't he put on Cinder's white coat? He's standing (actually standing, having reminded himself) in long, very see-through layers of cloth that look more like controlled liquid-smoke. Arm bands and ankle bands adorn, as does a wide neck decoration very vaguely reminiscent of Egyptian collars of state.
Ai yah. His headdress is on. And so is the formal makeup. Face paint more like, but still.

Don't mind him. He's standing there blushing like mad and trying to disappear into the wall.::

[morphitudinous]

What is it with everyone embarrassing themselves today?

Billy moves to shield Renne from the rest of the room in two big steps, kneeling with clear concern.

"You look like you'd rather be anywhere else."

[morphitudinous]

Billy, much to his displeasure, has been relocated here and dressed in a simple gray and black suit. Even his glasses have been replaced to match, with thin silver-rimmed rectangles replacing the rounded plantglasses.

Much to his further displeasure, the woman at the punch bowl has dared him to ask someone to dance. He can manage the dancing, thankfully, but the asking? Plenty awkward.

He's scanning the crowd now, trying to prove that he's making an effort. And maybe, just maybe, going through with it.

Two shy kids in a ball room...

[terribly2shy.livejournal.com]

Laurie is making a beeline for the wall after being shooed away by the same woman at the punch bowl. She's looking behind her every so often, knowing that she's getting a few eyes staring straight at her back, and she feels very self-conscious.

As she moves, hands grasping her gown's (http://www.simplydresses.com/_img/PRODUCTS/500/PromGirl-496583309.jpg) skirt so that she doesn't accidentally step on it with her red high-heels, which are now somewhat visible at the toes.

But the thing about constantly looking behind you...you aren't exactly looking forward. So it is quite natural that you might bump into someone, unaware.

At the side, sipping champagne

[kaya-waterwave.livejournal.com]

Katara was actually quite happy to dress up, and though there were many elegant dresses to choose from, she decides to go with something a little more daring. (http://image.made-in-china.com/2f0j00wCjTUJnRSLcN/Prom-Dresses-Style-6816-.jpg) She hasn't gotten to dance yet, instead choosing to go along the side and sip champagne: its very light and much better than beer to her.

In the meantime, she's looking out for some of her friends and admiring all of the dresses and the hairdos, but has yet to step on the dance floor yet.

Re: At the side, sipping champagne

[foreseen-future.livejournal.com]

"Katara!" a friendly voice says. Nura crosses the room once she spots her good waterbender friend. She moves easily in her heels and gown (http://www.simplydresses.com/_img/PRODUCTS/500/PromGirl-506870309.jpg). "You look absolutely stellar." She has a glass of champagne in one hand, with the other hand at a cocked hip - always a little flirtatious.

[thunder-ace.livejournal.com]

Fate... is currently wearing a rather nice suit (http://i25.tinypic.com/10if4p2.jpg). She looks horribly embarrassed, and seems to be more focused on fiddling with her yellow tie than taking in the grand surroundings. Care to talk to her?

they can be shy together?

[terribly2shy.livejournal.com]

Laurie notices someone else by the wall and bites her lower lip in thought. A fellow wallflower such as herself. She digs her hands in her gown's (http://www.simplydresses.com/_img/PRODUCTS/500/PromGirl-496583309.jpg) skirts and grasps them.

"Um, hello," she says to the person, wobbily smiling. She doesn't really give much notice that the person is a woman wearing a suit. Things like that don't quite matter to her.

[ghost-bait.livejournal.com]

Miku wasn't sure if the dress (http://image.made-in-china.com/2f0j00EvVQeqnPZYom/Birdal-Gown-Wedding-Dress-Wedding-Gowns-SD022-.jpg) in question was a good one for her. First of all, it was white. That was unlucky, and only really good for priestesses, snow women, and brides. She wasn't any of the above, sadly.

Still, with her hair loosely curled around her shoulders, and the smooth shift of the dress as she walk, the inner 8-year-old princess felt rather pleased. She held off along the wall, and couldn't quite shake the feeling that the glitter-spewing Cod Fountain was all too familiar.

I like drawing my dudes in dresses you can't stop me.

[thewunderkind]

Well...this was certainly different. And not something the wunderkind was used to wearing. Lash rolled her eyes, not at all noticing the small steam that had rising on her cheeks from the fact this dress seemed to stick a little too much into her curves for her liking. At least with her normal outfit she could use her coat to cover up everything.

Not to mention she couldn't stick a death ray gun in this! Lame!

So she stood next to wall, unsure of that to do. Balls were not exactly something CO's like her did often.

Re: I like drawing my dudes in dresses you can't stop me.

[demon-alessa.livejournal.com]

And here comes someone who is just as equally awkward about being in this kind of situation. It was one thing to start getting dressed in flowery clothing and get an older appearance, it was another to go around in this kind of surrounding in this (http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j202/Brittani_Hellsing/Fashion/GothicDress6.jpg&imgrefurl=http://insanestar.pointblog.co.uk/goth-dress.html&usg=__8kzPsdDK4DbAVw6BRv65B_1q_yw=&h=420&w=281&sz=29&hl=en&start=1&sig2=F9wp0t640M_8cv_XU_HlXw&tbnid=HB5GfdKH21NStM:&tbnh=125&tbnw=84&ei=JzZTTPyCNMP68Abd7vSFAw&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dgoth%2Bdress%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26biw%3D1280%26bih%3D580%26tbs%3Disch:1&um=1&itbs=1) dress, even if it suited her. She DID see a girl that seemed to look just as bad as she did.

"At least your hair looks nice," Alessa commented grabbing a glass of champagne rudely from a nearby busboy.

[lol-fireishot.livejournal.com]

Pyro is the very definition of class. (http://i32.tinypic.com/k1v30g.jpg)

And yes, he is smoking an expensive cigar through his gas mask.

Don't ask how that works.

[bluebrassmonkey.livejournal.com]

::There won't be asking about that but there is a curious little thing in very, very strange and very, very ornate apparel (finery? You decide) walking slowly. Toward the unfamiliar scent of cigar-smoke, he's walking as if he'd just re-learned how. Well, he kind of has. And he's not 'looking' anywhere. Rather, his nose is sniffing, angled toward said smoke::

Hell-loww? Wha-t is?

[gogopowersuit.livejournal.com]

Samus is wearing a navy gown (http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3085946/0~2376776~2374327~2374331~6014150?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6014150&P=1) sipping a drink. Between her natural height and the heels, she towers over a lot of men. It doesn't make for good dancing.

[governorkang]

There's at least one man she doesn't tower over at the party, but he isn't really one for dancing (though if asked, he may say yes). Kang looks distinctly uncomfortable in the suit and tie he's been forced into, as well as the setting.

He doesn't even recognize Samus, until he catches her scent, and while he's never been attracted to human women, he at least knows what is considered attractive, and it's a bit of a shock to see her in an actual dress.

Outside

[telekinetic_badass]

Julian Keller was dressed to impress, in a full-on tuxedo.

He was currently outside, enjoying the night air, and sipping some red wine.

Re: Outside

[queenofcalamity.livejournal.com]

A few feet away, Arika is sitting upon the edge of the Cod fountain with her creme wrap about her. She has a glass of wine beside her and takes a moment now and then to pick it up and lift it to her lips and take a brief sip, then set it back in its place beside her.

The night air feels cool upon her skin, and the gown (http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/edressme_2117_692032189) adorning her covers her enough that isn't cold. So comfortable, she possibly might stay outside for a little while longer.

[dared-to-love.livejournal.com]

Oh god what was this dress (http://www.ball-dresses.eu/ball-dresses-800/ball-dress-04f.jpg) where did it come from and what was she even doing here. Ophelia took in her surroundings- the place reminded her of Lionwhyte's Pleasure Dome, but nowhere near as tacky. It was actually kind of... nice? But what were you supposed to do in a place like this? Maybe she'll just... hang out by the wall over here and try to figure it out.

[foreseen-future.livejournal.com]

If Ophelia thinks that she isn't going to be noticed by the wall, then she is thinking incorectly.

Nura spots a wallflower and comes over, sans champagne glass, one of her hands grasping her sumptuous gown's (http://www.simplydresses.com/_img/PRODUCTS/500/PromGirl-506870309.jpg) skirts, the other hand relaxed at her side. She's already had a glass or two of champagne, so her cheeks are lightly flushed, appearing no more different from blush.

"Hello," she greets warmly. "Are you having a good time?"

[sanguineroyal.livejournal.com]

Nanashi looked rather comfortable in her formal wear. She wore a black, red, and white dress (http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hCNMKfVrgXg/StHYLzn3MrI/AAAAAAAAB9A/23yDKGQ4WRo/s400/16a5-Renaissance+Dress.jpg) with her black cloak which bore her family crest on the back. The crest is a snake killing a hawk, even as the hawk tries to grab the snake. The background is a shield edged in black, with a silver line to separate it from the rest of the cloak, with the inner part being split into four alternating white and red. The pin in the front is a crescent moon that seemed more polished than the one she usually wore.

She stood on the balcony, looking out into the garden with a slight smile. The formality of the atmosphere reminded her of home. She just wished that someone would ask her to dance. She was accustomed to barely having time for a break between dancing with all of the most important guests.

[kaya-waterwave.livejournal.com]

After her conversation with Nura, Katara is inclined to step out a little herself to enjoy the night sky. The champagne had done more than make her slightly tipsy, and for that reason she waved off any further glasses, choosing instead to walk to the balcony to temper herself. She is out for a few minutes before she realized she'd been joined by someone she knew all too well: her sword instructor Nanashi was out here as well in a cloak that was obviously adorned in a family crest. She'd read about something like that in the media library and had gotten lost in all of the kinds of crests she could find.

She gave her instructor a polite bow, but as her head swam a little, it wasn't too deep. She righted herself, giving Nanashi a smile.

"You're probably used to these kinds of things," Katara said, smiling. "It's my first time really."

Ignore the slight lisp you might here. She's actually working on sobering up a bit.

[voiceofserenity.livejournal.com]

Kaylee is (of course she is) on top of the world in her fancy dress (http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll235/RedHeadLuv/Kayleemasqueradedress-1.jpg?t=1280557147). Her hair (http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll235/RedHeadLuv/Kayleemasqueradehair-1.jpg?t=1280557169)'s even done up and everything. Honestly, there's probably nothing in the 'verse that could make Kaylee happier than she is right now, unless it was a nice engine in the middle of the room for her to play with. She's currently all but prancing around the room, smiling at everyone and trying as hard as she can to pass her excitement on to anyone who looks upset.

[foreseen-future.livejournal.com]

Nura gravitates to many people in the ballroom, those who appear to be wallflowers, those who don't quite want to be here (apparently, it's a half grindwump convention in the ballroom) and those who say 'hello' in a moderately sedated tone. So it pleases her immensely to see someone so happy and cheerful having a good time.

Gathering up the sumptuous skirts of her gown (http://www.simplydresses.com/_img/PRODUCTS/500/PromGirl-506870309.jpg) (which is quite fancy), she crosses the room to the person. "Hey, ho," she says, with her 31st century version of 'hello'. "I'm glad to see that someone is happy with the party."

[angel-ofthe.livejournal.com]

Cas stared down at the tuxedo and white tie (http://pics.livejournal.com/angel_ofthe/pic/00001twc/s640x640) he was wearing and blinked in confusion.

[voiceofserenity.livejournal.com]

And because she really couldn't bring herself to resist harassing him a bit, Kaylee approaches Cas with a grin.

"Clean up right well, don't ya~?"

[notadamnangel.livejournal.com]

.......He's in a tux.

Goddammit, he's in A FREAKING TUX (http://www.fanpop.com/spots/supernatural/images/792536/title/double-o-dean-photo)!

Dean didn't care how the party looked. He was ticked off with this trickery.

(And yes, the expression in the photo's about the same)

[angel-ofthe.livejournal.com]

"... Dean? What's going on?"


Yeah, Cas isn't going to be of help.

[nothawkingbird.livejournal.com]

Kate was dressed in a sleek purple evening gown. The surroundings though made her think of the numerous parties that her parents either held, or attended. At least this one was better. Filled with friends instead of people who only like you for your bank account.

[cow-abunga.livejournal.com]

A large Tauren entered dressed in a blue and gold outfit (http://www.fanboy.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/beauty-and-the-beast.jpg), followed by a black lion wearing a white bowtie.

"...What. The. Flak?"

[crusades]

A regular frequenter of such gatherings, Bruce Wayne comfortably fills his dynamic yet terrifically expensive Italian two-piece as he leans arms-folded over the balcony, tipping a fresh flute of champagne into the shrubbery below. It's not a particularly necessary maneouvre given the context, but he's a creature of habit and most of his pretenses have become automatic.

[standaloneshell.livejournal.com]

Motoko herself is wearing a fabulously low-cut white gown in the best traditions of those who are to be seen and discarded as useless arm-candy and nothing else. It's camouflage, but she wears it with all the grace of someone born to power and money.

And she noticed that little tip-and-splash, Bruce. Wise enough to curl a smile along her lips where she stands along the balcony's wide marble balustrade some ways along. It's a beautiful night.