http://terribly2shy.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] terribly2shy.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] insertmeathere2010-07-30 11:03 am

beauty & the beast montage

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 [info]fountainofcod)

Re: By the fountain

[identity profile] is-the-ultimate.livejournal.com 2010-07-31 03:54 am (UTC)(link)
Shadow grinned a bit at her assessment over his state of dress. "Thanks. I don't do pants though. Not my style." Shadow said. "Makes running harder."

Re: At the side, sipping champagne

[identity profile] kaya-waterwave.livejournal.com 2010-07-31 03:56 am (UTC)(link)
She was glad that Nura was finally starting to get the picture about enjoying the little time she had. Even in this inebriated state, she understood that it wouldn't happen again: she was too concentrated on being prepared for what was to come.

She took another glass and started to sip, although it was hardly going to matter since she knew full well she was at a point where she was a little compromised.

And after listening to Nura, her cheeks start to redden a little. "Aww, that's so romantic!" She knew she was gushing, but she was going to happen whether there was champagne or not. "He really loves you. I mean, you're really attractive and all, but I hear what you're saying, he really sees you! It's so sweet!"

[identity profile] kaya-waterwave.livejournal.com 2010-07-31 04:12 am (UTC)(link)
Katara shook her head. "No, its not like that, I mean, yes, he gets caught in all of these weird perverted magic things with women, but he only has one girl that he really likes. I've met her: she's actually a very sweet girl, and she really does like him!"

Again, something she wasn't expecting, but she shrugged and followed the woman out into the night sky, smiling as she observed the night sky.

"So you're Negi's mom," Katara said, smiling. "I'm sure you're very proud of him."

Re: By the fountain

[identity profile] demon-alessa.livejournal.com 2010-07-31 04:15 am (UTC)(link)
"Of course," Alessa said. She wasn't one for adhering to conventions anyway, and she like how Shadow looked fine. "Makes sense."

She gestured to her own clothing. "Am I alright?"

Re: At the side, sipping champagne

[identity profile] foreseen-future.livejournal.com 2010-07-31 04:16 am (UTC)(link)
"Awww, thank you!" Nura takes a longer sip of champagne, and then lets out a very bubbly giggle. She, at this point, is as tipsy as Katara is, face brightly flushed, quite giggly and cheery: a big happy ball of drunk. Her visions will be an absolute mess thanks to the alcohol's effects.

"But!" she then elbows Katara playfully, champagne sloshing around in her glass. "You have to tell me about your little love with the Avatar." She has no idea what it means to be the Avatar, but she supposes that it is something quite powerful.

She might just gush a waterfall.

[identity profile] lol-fireishot.livejournal.com 2010-07-31 04:40 am (UTC)(link)
Pyro was watching the... critter of some sort watching the smoke. Just for kicks, he blew a few smoke rings. Again, don't ask how.

Re: At the side, sipping champagne

[identity profile] kaya-waterwave.livejournal.com 2010-07-31 04:40 am (UTC)(link)
She laughed. "Aww, you're a lot happier now Nura, that's good!" She was definitely getting to a point where she was going to refuse a drink, but for the moment she was happy to talk to Nura, and she just happened to ask about her favorite subject.

"Little love? Little love? This little love you're talking about did not happen overnight, thank you! I was with him for a year with my brother, and then with other people: we traveled all over our world, saw so many things! But through it all, Aang was the person he was meant to be. He went around trying to solve people's problems, and he would do anything he could to make the world a better place. And the thing is...when he looked at me...he sees me, loves me and everything. He's...so amazing. I love him."

She smiled to herself. "Yes. I really do."

[identity profile] bluebrassmonkey.livejournal.com 2010-07-31 04:51 am (UTC)(link)
::He's sniffing and misses the smoke-rings. Well, until the edge of one meets his face, which results in a sound that's...kind of an almost-sneeze::

Is yeu si-ck?

[identity profile] dared-to-love.livejournal.com 2010-07-31 04:53 am (UTC)(link)
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.

Re: At the side, sipping champagne

[identity profile] foreseen-future.livejournal.com 2010-07-31 04:58 am (UTC)(link)
"Alright, alright. It's only an expression..." Nura pats Katara's shoulder, chuckling quite softly.

Alright. Katara may have gushed, but Nura...Nura swoons. "Oh~, he sounds absolutely stellar," she resorts to her 31st century slang vocabulary. It sounds playful and gushy all the same. It also makes her sound somewhat like a teeny-bopper. But she goes with it.

"I'd love to meet your Aang sometime. And for you to meet my Querl." She takes another sip of champagne and then smiles cheerfully. She raises her glass. "To us: fierce girls who met the men of our dreams and then some."

[identity profile] foreseen-future.livejournal.com 2010-07-31 05:18 am (UTC)(link)
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?"
governorkang: (o rly bozak)

[personal profile] governorkang 2010-07-31 06:20 am (UTC)(link)
"The same happened to me," Kang sets his glass down on a table, wings rustling slightly. "It's very... annoying. If I'm forced to participate in a fancy ball like this, I would much rather not be wearing whatever this is."

[identity profile] sanguineroyal.livejournal.com 2010-07-31 06:23 am (UTC)(link)
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.

[identity profile] voiceofserenity.livejournal.com 2010-07-31 06:23 am (UTC)(link)
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.

[identity profile] foreseen-future.livejournal.com 2010-07-31 06:29 am (UTC)(link)
"Clothes that are more fitting for comfort?" the precog asks.

[identity profile] foreseen-future.livejournal.com 2010-07-31 06:35 am (UTC)(link)
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."

[identity profile] voiceofserenity.livejournal.com 2010-07-31 06:42 am (UTC)(link)
And look at that, a face that isn't completely grumpy. Kaylee grins at Nura as she approaches.

"Are you kiddin'?" She's feeling like a kid in a candy store, and it only grows when she sees Nura's own dress. "With all the pretties here? Feel like I'm floatin' on top of the world, surrounded by all this."
governorkang: (Sons-of-bitches command face)

[personal profile] governorkang 2010-07-31 06:42 am (UTC)(link)
Kang nodded, "Yes. I'm used to kilts, or leather armor."
governorkang: (Having fun)

[personal profile] governorkang 2010-07-31 06:50 am (UTC)(link)
Kang's suit and silvery horn caps didn't do a damn thing to help him blend in. If anything, they made him stand out even more.

He couldn't help smiling at how excited Kaylee looked, though, and headed her way. "That color does suit you."

[identity profile] voiceofserenity.livejournal.com 2010-07-31 07:08 am (UTC)(link)
Too bad for Kang, Kaylee really can't keep the grin off of her face when she sees him. "Like the silver, think you should keep it."

Teasing? Maybe. He'll never know for sure~

[identity profile] foreseen-future.livejournal.com 2010-07-31 07:10 am (UTC)(link)
Nura nods her head. "I know what you mean. It's absolutely amazing..." she then looks over her shoulders at a group of wallflowers and sighs. "If only everyone else could be as enthusiastic as we are about the festivities," she turns her head back to Kaylee, wryly grinning, "that don't include being a wallflower."

[identity profile] voiceofserenity.livejournal.com 2010-07-31 07:17 am (UTC)(link)
Kaylee's gaze follows Nura's, and she gives a hurrumph of agreement. "Should make wallflowerin' against the rules, cramps everybody up." It's like the hugging. Too many people avoiding just looking at the bright side of something. How often do they get to dress up on this boat? Not nearly often enough. "Can't really make 'em enjoy it, unfortunately. Likin' somethin' can't be forced."
governorkang: (Looking up)

[personal profile] governorkang 2010-07-31 07:19 am (UTC)(link)
"Nehaalista said the same thing, when she gave them to me," Kang shrugged. "I'm just not all that fond of jewelry." The necklace didn't count, since it was a symbol of his authority in Teyr.

[identity profile] voiceofserenity.livejournal.com 2010-07-31 07:21 am (UTC)(link)
"Not everybody is, but those...they really set off your. Scales." Yeah, there's no keeping a straight face for that, sorry Kang.
governorkang: (o rly bozak)

[personal profile] governorkang 2010-07-31 07:25 am (UTC)(link)
"...what? Do they look bad?" Kang asked, quirking an eyebrow ridge at her expression. Had Nehaalista lied to him? "If they make me look like a fool, tell me the truth."

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