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)

[identity profile] kaya-waterwave.livejournal.com 2010-07-30 11:17 pm (UTC)(link)
She always tried to be as nice as she could, even when she was being a pill!

She looked a little surprised. "Oh, sorry! I just thought that it might be something you wear in your world! These kinds of clothing are a little strange to me to begin with."

She shrugged. "Say, would you like to dance?"

[identity profile] thunder-ace.livejournal.com 2010-07-31 12:34 am (UTC)(link)
"Well, I can't really say I'm a good dancer..." Despite this, Fate held her hand out, smiling at the other girl. "If you want to, I'll give it a shot."

[identity profile] kaya-waterwave.livejournal.com 2010-07-31 12:52 am (UTC)(link)
"In that case, you should let me lead," Katara said, winking. "It can be practice for both of us. I know you'll want to show Nanoha what you can do...and there's someone I want to dance with too. Come, take my hand."

She smiled and gave Fate a curtsy, taking her hand and leading her to the ballroom, recalling the type of formal step she'd learned in Ba Sing Se. When it came to movement, she was a very quick learner. It was a little harder to lead since Fate was taller than her, but as Katara was very agile, she compensated for it.