Re: Cupid's Ball (open to all)

[Madeline Cauthon]

Madeline was glad everyone seemed to like Epiphany's drink. All of a sudden she heard a familar voice in the new young lady that stood before her. "Happy Valentines Day to you too."
That's all Maddie would say out loud.

~Kyra!!!You look great. Yes you will tell me later. It's good to see you my dear friend.~

Maddie took his gift out of the basket and handed it to Kyra. She also handed his gift from Epiphany.

"Deary wold you mind giving this to your gentleman friend. It's a gift from my a friend of ours named Epiphany. Thank you."

Maddie grinned at Kyra and sent another mental link.

~Make sure he drinks this. Trust me, you'll have the time of your life.~

That done, Maddie returned to her seat at her families table.

[De'Ryanna Aybara]

Now that she had given the drinks to Madeline to pass out De'Ryanna was free to focus on other things, like Armandeus. He had come out of a favor to her and he was feeling frightfully uncomfortable. He never was one to talk much in crowds and she could relate to that feeling for she use to be the same, it was only matters of duty and societal rankings that brought her - most of the time - out to be seen in crowds.

She looked at all the people examining the drinks as she heard his question. "The bottles do come with a warning attached to them, stating that they are not for minors." She spoke in a matter-of-fact tone. It was something she did when she felt nervous in public settings, spoke straight and plainly. "These drinks are not as strong, unless you have a very low tolerance they are only suppose to raise your levels to make you feel more elated. Happy. Not loose hold of your senses, she thought better than to give a heavy enhancer to emotional people."

Those were carefully chosen words. "Let us get a small bite to eat then. I see the desserts are out." She knew that he liked sweets.

[Casandra Lightheart]

Casandra stood from her seat.

"Can I have everyone's attention please?"

She waited a moment before continuing.

"Thank you all again for coming. Dinner is done but if you want anything else just ask my staff. Let the dancing begin."

It was still the orchestra that played for now, but it began to play a waltz.

[Guest]

A smirk crossed Kyra's lips as she took the box and the bottle from Maddie. She had a feeling this is a holiday she wasn't going to forget too soon. She walked back over and started to give the items to Isah when Casandra made the announcement that dinner was over and that the dancing was going to start. She smiled up at him and held out the presents.

"The box here is from me and the bottle is from Epiphany."

Inside the box was a bracelet that was made of rose quartz for love and friendship and a note was attached.

-Isah, Thank you for being a friend. I hope to see you again soon. Your friend, Kyra.-

She didn't know what the bottle had it in so she didn't know if she was supposed to tell him who it came from but she chose to anyway. She bit her bottom lip a bit nervously not knowing how he would like her present.

(Sorry I can't post the picture of the bracelet but it is like the one that Venis received just with rose quartz instead of hematite.)

[Marqués del Stry]

The Marqués had received the bottle from Madeline and heard what Casandra had told him. Simply hearing that it had come from Epiphany was enough of a warning. He knew of the drinks she often produced, some better than others and many often carrying with them various effects all to produce a result. From what he had heard and seen in the past, she was quiet the alchemist in training.

He heard it was time to dance and he looked over to Natalie, smiling at her. "I promise that I will have a dance with you, Natalie, but I owe the first dance of the evening to your mother." He put the bottle down on the table and pushed his chair back before standing. Then he reached out for Casandra's hand.

"May I?"

[Casandra Lightheart]

She placed her hand in his and smiled.

"Yes, you may."

She lifted the edge of her gown and let him lead her to the dance floor.

[Natalie]

Natalie smiled as she nodded at Senor Stry.

"Ok, I can wait."

She then giggled as she watched him ask him mommy to dance.

[Marqués del Stry]

Heading to the floor he heard the lines of the waltz being played out by the orchestra. While there were several different versions of the waltz - each being common to their particular area of origin - he slightly wondered what style of waltz was common here. It was a good thing that he was versed in a few of the various styles. Listening to the tune and the rhythm he was able to discern the style for this particular occasion.

"The first dance of the evening belongs to us." Spoken with warm smile to her as they reached the center of the room. He had taken a quick survey of the others at the tables. Settling on a spot, he took her into her arms and was positioned properly for the dance. Counting the beat, he then started the movement on the proper cue. They were setting the example, everyone had been told that they could start dancing and maybe now they would.

[Casandra Lightheart]

She looked into his eyes as she pulled her close.

"The first of many I hope."

She moved with him around the floor. Just like before anyone watching them would think they had been dancing togeather for years. It was nice to be danching with him again. She hoped others would join them, but for now it was just the two of them. She closed her eyes and just let the music and Amadeo guide her.

[Guest]

Venis and Kahn waited. It was traditional to let the host/hostess have the first dance. So they waited until Casie and her escort had made two trips around the dance floor. Then Kahn rose from his seat and offered Venis his hand. "Thank you love." As she sat her purse on the table.

He escorted her to the dance floor and she turned to face him. She had her right hand in his left, and her left hand was holding her skirts, while his right hand was placed on her waist. At the proper count of the song they stepped off. Kahn lead her around the dance floor with ease. After all, they had been dancing together for years.

Their bodies shared one fluid movement. And their presence on the dance floor meant that others could join.

[DJ]

DJ moved from his place at the table and walked over to Gabriela.

"Will you dance with me?"

He held out his hand and hoped she said yes.

[Guest]

Isah smiled and slipped the bottle into the breast pocket of his Jacket. Then he opened the box. He smiled. "It's lovely. Thank you. I will give you your gift when we get back to the Inn, along with those Christmas gifts I didn't get to give you." He leaned in and kissed her cheek. He stood there with her while they watched Casandra and tha Marques share the first dance.

Then Venis and Kahn had joined the dance. As Casandra's best friend it was proper to give Venis a lone turn around the floor as well. So once Venis and Kahn had taken one full turn on the dance floor Isah offered her his hand. With a slight bow he spoke. "M'Lady, may I have this dance?"

Andrew was also waiting for Venis and Kahn's spin around the floor. Then he stood and offered Madeline his hand. "Madeline, mat I have this dance?" He smiled at her as he bowed. Venis' men were always so formal.

William wanted to dance with Tasha. So he headed from his table to her's and offered her his hand as well. "Long time no see kitten. Dance with me?" He bowed to her, this was after all a formal ball.

There were four unescorted fairies at Inion's table. Dereks' son Jason went over and asked Juliet to dance. He was just as formal as one of the employee's. Paul asked for Fia to join him on the dance floor. Keven asked for Gabrilia's hand. And Joseph asked Aryanna if she would let him dance with her.

Jorge'soldest son Noe went over and asked Natalie to dance while Juan asked Ilúvënis. The two young men were perfect gentlemen.

Jorge escorted his wife Olivia to the floor. Derek had his wife Karen with him. And Bo, his girlfriend Alyssa.

Gabriela looked up at DJ and giggled. "Of course I will DJ." How did she know his name? From School. She took his hand and let him lead her to the dance floor.

[DJ]

DJ smiled and led her to the floor, he didn't know many dances well but the Waltz was one he was very good at. He led Gabriela around the floor with confidence that was unsual for one so young.

[JonLouis]

JonLouis watched as Casadra and the Marques danced, and then Venis and Kahn joined them. Then he rose from his seat. "Please excuse us Eros." He offered Belle his hand. "Mon Valentine chéri. Me feriez-vous l'honneur de me permettre de vous escorter à la piste de danse de sorte qu'elle puisse être honorée par votre perfection?"


((My darling Valentine. Would you do me the honor of allowing me to escort you to the dance floor so that it may be graced by your perfection?))

[Natalie]

Nat took Noe's hand and blushed.

"Yes, thank you."

She wasen't used to being around boys except for her brother, and like him she knew the waltz very well. She let him move her around the floor.

[Emilia]

Emmy didn't care who was watching, she drew JonLouis into a kiss when she heard his words. She took his offered hand and stood from the table.

"I would love to dance with you. If I am perfection tonight it is only because I shine when I am with you."

They moved around the dance floor with a natural grace.

[Guest]

She smiled at him even when he said he would give her the gifts when they get back to the inn. She wasn't going to mention to him right now that she wasn't going back to the inn after this; she was going back to Castle Darkmane for a while longer. Kyra placed her hand in his when he offered it and requested to dance with her.

"I would love to dance with you."

She was glad he liked her gift or was at least polite and said he liked it. She knew a little bit about dancing but not a whole lot. She knew enough to hopefully get her by in this situation.

[Guest]

Tasha pasted on a smile. It wasn't that she was unhappy to see William, not at all. She was just not happy to be at a Valentines ball. She rose from her seat while taking his hand. "Of course I'll dance with you Will. Did you think I wouldn't?" She stepped out from behind the table with her hand is in his.

When he got her out to the floor he let her swing wide as she turned to face him. She placed one hand in his and held her skirts in the other. She even let him holder a little closer than she was comfortable with. After all, it was William. He was harmless.

[Guest]

Isah took the bracelet from the box and slipped it on his wrist before he lead her to the dance floor. He held her hand in his with his other hand on her waist. He began to waltz around the dance floor. She seemed a bit nervous. "Would you be less nervous if you were to stand on my feet while we danced? I wouldn't mind, you are so very light on your feet." He smiled at her, this was going to be a wonderful Valentines day after all.

[Inion]

( sorry i am so far behind)

The cake arrived at their table and INion knew the girls had planned it. She looked around to make sure no one was staning to sing happy irthday to her an dhop-ed no one else noticed the cake. In keeping with Iniion's wish they didn't sing or shout out, just a simple happy birthday and a kiss on the cheek from each of them as they handed her a beautifully wrapped box. She knew the boxes even with a quick glance, they were from her favortie place and knew what would be inside. She refrined from ripping into the boxes and carefully untied the silver ribbons, setting aside the purple tulips. Inion loved pearls and in the recent years had found the most wonderful place. Every year she would travel, pour over the new desings and usually ended up leaving with at least several if not all the new designs. This year she had been so busy she hadn't had the chance yet, but it seems Fia and Aryanna had made the trip for her. 4 boxes of Mikimoto pearls. 3 boxes =held sets, each in a different desing and the 4th held a simple but lovely bracelet. Aryanna always made sure there was an extra gift., just in case and this one they marked from Gabriela so she had something and din;'t feel akward. Inion thanked each on and set to dividing her cake for them all to share.

[Inion]

The 3 fairies watched as the hostess was escorted to the dance floor and they grinned to each other. Fia and Aryanna each made a different gesture while Inion made a sweep of her arms. White, Red and Pink rose petals mixed with paper and glitter hearts began to fall. Fia and Aryanna created the illusion and Inion made it so it was real. When they fell on the dancers on the floor they stayed on them, but if they hit the floor or anything else they disappeared.


Fia and Aryanna stood, kissed Inion, and made thier way to the table of men. They were bold enough to ask for dance partners. "Pordon us gentlemen but anyone of you care to dance.' Fia was the boldest and waited for an answer, brushing a lock of firey hair off her shoulder.

Inion was more lady like and waited for Leo to escort her to the dance floor.

Juliet and Gabby sat quietly, they were just a bit too shy to go up and ask someone to dance.

[Inion]

( ok duh somehow i missed the whole asking my girls to dance im losing it forgot the one part of the post ;-) )

The 2 young ldies blushed yet took the hands of the young men and walked with them to thedance floor. Fia and Aryanna nodded and took the hands of thier men. They stopped and kissed Inion on the cheek, Fia gave Leo a nudge to get him going and went to dance.

[The Odinson]

Donald Blake had been invited to this mortal ball. Being that Donald Blake wasn't in control right now, Thor Odinson, saw nothing wrong in attending himself. Why? who knows. perhaps it has something to do with the fact that he had met the human host for Lenneth amongst that group of people, maybe there would be another there he could use.

His Entrance was not the usual grand standing, fly through a window entrace he was accustomed to, no The god of Thunder entered through the main gates. and of course he had dressed to the occasion. no longer a helmet and Armor, he wore a dress Tunic that was a beautiful shade of blue. it was similar to his battle tunic, though unlike the other this one was designed for Asgardian high fashion and not for fighting. it had full sleeves. and lacked the circular designs on it. he had black leather breached on. that dissappeared into his knee high boots. similar to his battle boots still, though these where shined and lighter. Long golden locks where also combed neat and where allowed to flow freely, unrestrained by his shining winged helmet. Mjolnir was slid into a place at his side, tucked and though it was in view, it was not battle ready.

The Long red cape was on too, though now, as a proper gentleman, it was not allowed to drag behind him, but was mostly draped over his right arm, which was bent and held close to his side. Thor was a handsome man.Though such was hidden behind his darkened mood. battle hardened eyes. and the armor he usually wore, Tonight maybe a bit of that was able to peek on through.

[Shuda Darkite]

[Shuda Darkite]

He just smiles as he looks at his drink. "Actually I am going to hold off on drinking that." With that he got up and bows to Seleen. "My dear would you honor me with a dance." He stood back up and held his hand out to her.

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