happy holidays { open }

[disasdeer]

A HOLIDAY PARTY

I. Arrival

There were postings around town, and fliers going out around the end of November. The holiday party starts early evening, December 1, thanks to the help of several hands. They had worked for a couple of days prior to the start to get the large ballroom decorated to everyone's liking. He had rented out a large ballroom, and started decorating the day before, adding finishing touches early on the day of. Everyone was invited - and while there's no real dress code posted, everyone is invited to dress their best for the sake of the party.

When one approaches the building, there's a clear set of rules posted outside written in neat script:

There's only a few easy rules to ensure everyone enjoys their night:

One, no fighting - if you have to - please take it outside.
Two, no weapons on the premises.
Three, all children under the age of sixteen must leave before nine in the evening.

Welcome in. Grab a mask if you want - or don't - and join the party.

II. Welcome In

When walking through the entrance, the first thing that is easy to notice is how it is decorated. It has the colors of the holidays - red, green, blue, white. It’s mostly deeper shades with pops of brighter shades of the color. On the right of the entryway there is a table with a dark blue cloth over it. On top of it is a wide array of masks - different styles, shapes, sizes. Whatever their heart may desire, you can find here. Masks are, of course, optional! But who doesn’t love a great masquerade?

Above it is a sign that says Yours to Keep - so they may keep whatever masks they pick up.

Next to it is a large book with lined paper where people can drop a short message about the winter holiday they celebrate at home - their favorite part, how they celebrate, anything they'd like to share with other people! This will be picked up at the end of the party.

Not much further ahead is a dancefloor to the left - spacious as ever. To the right is catering - set up as an elaborate display of food and tables arranged so people can sit and eat. There’s food from a variety of places, including Golden Silence. They’ll find not only savory foods, but sweet desserts. In the back corner, not far from the food is a bartender, who is happily serving free drinks for anyone of drinking age.

Past the bar is a hallway with a couple of private rooms. These rooms are quiet - with none of the noise of the party being able to reach them. They're perfect for stepping away from the party for just a few moments of peace and quiet. In this rooms, there's decks of cards and a few simple board games. Each room can hold up to four people and can be locked from the inside.

Don't worry - there's signs posted everywhere so they'll will be able to find what they're looking for.

III. With So Much To Do

A. Dance the Night Away

The music at the party is provided by a variety of individuals. Various talents have been invited through the night, even! If no one is set to perform, there's a playlist set to play. The music goes on non-stop and the styles that will be played will vary. Most of the songs will be fairly upbeat through the night. Some of them are slower paced - so pick a partner and dance.

B. Mistletoe

Throughout the venue there's going to be mistletoe set up in a few spots throughout the building. The spots they're hanging are easy to identify. Most doorways have mistletoe hanging from them. There's also a few prime spots where there's some hanging - such as the corner not far from the bar. It's a perfect place to steal a kiss.

B. Charity Raffle

Near the food, there's a sign directing people to participate and purchase tickets for the charity raffle for a few prizes for people. There's donations (or things purchased) from a few businesses around Camelot. All funds raised from the Charity will go towards helping everyone who lost things during the events with Celliwig/Lestari. There's a variety of things: brunch for two, a date package, opportunities to learn a new skill, and other experiences. Several prizes will be raffled off, and people may purchase as many tickets as they want.

IV. Late at Night

After 9 in the evening, the entire feeling of the party changes. The lights get lower and glowsticks become available just off of the dance floor where they weren't earlier in the night. The music remains upbeat, though there's no performers for this part of the evening - only a playlist cycling through a variety of songs. This is a perfect time to grab a partner for a dance, or grab a drink. There's no real end of the night in sight, people are welcome to stay as long they'd like - even into the next morning if they should want.

Just be sure they're out by lunch the next day when clean-up starts.

Some quick ooc notes:

Anyone is free to assume their character participated in helping decorate.

Anyone who is a musician may get a short time slot to perform (15-30 minutes).

Feel free to have your character win anything from the raffle if you want - I'm not particular here!

Please mark anything NSFW as such in subject lines.

Have any questions? Drop one in my question thread!

Comments

[cantgetanyworse]

Oh-- pft, this old thing?

[She's quite sure she could have come dressed in rags and Hypnos would have said something similar to her. Could she ever look ugly in his eyes, she thinks, and the thought of it does almost overwhelm her for just a moment. To be looked at like that by anyone is... still very new, and she's often not sure of how to take it.

Jane smiles, lowering her head and then shaking it as if doing so might wipe the blush from her cheeks.]

I might not have made quite so much of an effort if you weren't going to be here.

[verytired]

Yes, this old thing.

[ She's right to think that. She really could dress however she wants and he'd find her amazing. He's simply impressed by her - by how he feels about her, by how he looks at her. It's all new to him, really. Sure, he's had small crushes and things in the past. But the way he looks at Jane is different from them. ]

All this for me, then?

[ He's certain that's not necessarily true, but he still likes the sentiment. ]

I consider that such a nice treat for me, then.

[cantgetanyworse]

Well, a little of it is for me.

[She laughs, dropping one of her hands to lift up her skirt slightly while they dance.] Allow a girl to enjoy feeling pretty once in a while.

[Not that Jane is not always pretty, and she is not so given to false humility that she would deny it... but there is a certain something about getting dressed up and putting on a nice dress that makes you feel a very particular way.

And it was a way that she had wanted to feel right now, with this person who is becoming so precious to her.] Have I mentioned how handsome you look?

[verytired]

I like that. I think you should allow yourself that any time you want.

[ SIMP. He thinks she's always pretty, of course. How couldn't he - he has eyes, of course! There's an easy shift and movement with the music, stepping them to the side to get out of the way of a pair who is...very into the dance. ]

Not today, but thank you.

[ He definitely would not have dressed up if he hadn't planned on seeing her. He doesn't mind if it's for her. ]

For you, anything.

[cantgetanyworse]

Anything?

[He doesn't deflect the compliment, she notices. Hypnos is definitely getting better at that. She beams a smile up at him and pulls him down for a quick, chaste kiss that she has to go up onto her toes to reach for.]

You should be careful, offering a lady absolutely anything that she wants. [Her smile turns softly coy - a look that is entirely reserved for Hypnos himself.]

Someone with less scruples might take advantage of an offer like that.

[verytired]

Anything. And maybe someone would; however...

[ He leans down to meet her on her toes, placing a second soft, quick kiss on her lips. He seems thoughtful. ]

I trust you.

[ He knows that she isn't someone who would take advantage. Or he thinks so, at least. He thinks she is worthy of having his trust. ]

[cantgetanyworse]

[Another beaming smile is sent up at Hypnos, both before and after he kisses her. How lucky she is, she thinks, to have been able to find something like this and to be so obviously treasured.

She gives a lock of his hair a little tug, her smile turning a little mischievous.]

It isn't misplaced. I can promise you that.

[verytired]

[ He's still smiling, even as there's a little playful tug on his fluffy, white hair. He remains focused on her, and he places another kiss on her forehead and he nods. ]

I know - and it seems as though the song is coming to an end. Why don't I get you a drink?

[ He'd be glad to dance more later, after all. ]