Let The Spectacle Astound You

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Characters: OPEN
Progress: Continuous
Summary: The party you've all been waiting for: the Grand Ball of Alexandria!
Location: Palace Alexandria
Date: June 21st, 1803
Warnings: TBA. Eventually, Violence.

For weeks, the palace had been abuzz with activity; even more so than usual. On top of the usual hustle and bustle of daily life, there were the extensive preparations to be done for the festival, and this, the grand finale. The palace's largest ballroom had been decorated from floor to ceiling, wall to wall. Long elaborate draperies of silk and chiffon in white and cream, the stairs lined in a rich, crimson carpeting. Gold and silver everywhere, framing the large windows and the door opening out to the courtyard. A warm summer evening, with the roses in full bloom. Flowers adorned every table, column, and doorway. It wasn't just the ballroom that had been decorated, however; the entire palace was decked in regalia, the staff having obviously anticipated the crowd to be much larger than usual.

All around the palace, inside and out, the guard was on high alert. Every guest was greeted, checked, and in the case of the higher-ranked, announced to the company at large. The sun had not quite set, and already the ballroom was half full; nobles and low-born alike, natives and foreigners, all dressed in their best. The guest of honor had yet to make her appearance, but no one seemed to be fussed by the fact.

But the night was young, and there was bound to plenty of seeing and being seen before the night was over.

[[ooc: Here we go, everyone! Party style still applies. Tag in, tag each other, mingle, HAVE FUN!... while you can. Thread jumping and ninja tagging is encouraged. ^.^]]

Update: A fist fight broke out on page two. Feel free to ninja in to spectate, generally comment or gasp, or just read it and have a laugh. Appropriate authority figures... Squall, Steiner, etc may need to step in.

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[ladiesmanirvine.livejournal.com]

"Only if I can take lead, my lady," he said bowing to her. He gently grabbed her and began to dance their way along the dance floor. His smile brought was brought up by a simple question, "So how has my teacher been? Keeping your partner in line, or aiding in his schemes?" The tone he set was jokingly making sure he did not offend her as he swayed to her.

[shatterhearted.livejournal.com]

Fran fell into step with Irvine. A clawed hand rested on his shoulder. Although graceful, the dance did not seem to flow as natural as with Balthier.

"No one can truly keep Balthier in line. He does as he wishes, whenever the urge takes him." She continued to dance with Irvine. "We have managed to acquire some wings, she needs work, but she is sky worthy."

[ladiesmanirvine.livejournal.com]

Inadvertently, she answered his question of one or the other. He chuckled and replied, "Well I believe congratulations are in order then, so what do you call your vessel, or is it a bird with out a title to it?" He followed a little, granted he wasn't used to dancing to this music, but he was trying his hardest to keep in beat. A simple dip down and up as he danced again.

[shatterhearted.livejournal.com]

"She is without name. Unlucky, mayhaps. Yet we cannot seem to find a name that fits her."

The Viera gave a slight smile at the dip, glad that the Hume didn't drop her. "And you? Life treats you well, I hope?"

[ladiesmanirvine.livejournal.com]

Irvine danced a bit, and was beginning to get a hang of the music as he pulled Fran closer to her. Just a bit though as to not offend her. He replied with a smirk, "My life? I can't complain, since we last met I caught up with someone from my own world who I was relieved to see was alright." He grinned looking away a bit to see if he could see her from this angle. But a simple shake made him focus on Fran and add, "So I think my life is going pretty good, plus thanks to you and to some synthesists I know wield the gun and the bow."

[shatterhearted.livejournal.com]

"I am glad you have found someone of your own world. I was lucky, I arrived close to Balthier. Ever by his side." Another twirl and she spun in a little closer. "I pity any fiend you chance upon. Their chances shall be few."

[ladiesmanirvine.livejournal.com]

He chuckled and replied, "I'm so glad you think of me as so able in battle. It gives me that feeling of confidence." A brow did go up as he asked, "So you and Balthier arrived in the same location huh? Convenience at it's best if I were to say so, but I am glad you found someone you knew close to you when you awoke."

[shatterhearted.livejournal.com]

"You have both skill and confidence. A good fighter it makes." To Irvine's question Fran gave a nod, once more twirling with him. "Mm. I awoke within Burmecia and he just outside. Our reunion came shortly after awakening."