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𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐮𝐬. ([personal profile] uncourteous) wrote in [community profile] synflux2024-09-08 01:09 pm

( open. ) masked gala

WHO: Any Outsider is more than welcome!
WHAT: The Royal Gala (citation needed)
WHERE: "Ruby Room," an event hall in Neo Tokyo.
WHEN: 10th day of September.
WARNINGS: Alcohol, potential suggestive topics, and will update as we go!

Throughout the week leading up to the event, every Outsider will have received an elaborate invitation in a wax-sealed envelope. Each letter will be relatively unique, but ultimately seems to carry the same contents:
Your presence has been summoned to the first annual royal gala, which will take place at the Ruby Room on the 10th day of September, the year 2078. Please come dressed appropriately, and do not forget a mask. While not required, depending on your dancing abilities, it is highly suggested.

- Callisto Regulus


CODED BY TESSISAMESS

Whether people attend out of a sense of obligation, out of suspicion in finding more about the event (and by extension, what it entails), or even simply as an excuse to dress up and raise ones spirits— all is welcome. While no theme is established, one could likely surmise from the envelopes that the colors of the venue will be predominately decorated in reds, black, and golds.


No matter where one looks, the entire hall has been intricately decorated. While the vast majority of the venue appears to mirror what one would see in a palace, including all the pillars and seemingly expensive items put on display, if one peer through their oculars, they will find it is designed much like ones room upgrades are: through technology. Though, a smaller percentage of some of the items appear delicately handmade, including the lace on the dining tables thanks to some assistance. It is as much the decadent scenery as one could envision, even if to some degree, it's fake. But, listen, they do technically have some sort of budget.

Additionally, as specified on the invitation, as soon as anyone walks through the doors of the venue, and have their names announced (per course of a royal celebration)— if they are wearing a mask, they will find that their identities are obscured from others. This includes their appearance and voice, which may appear blurry or slightly different to what it usually is. This is because the venue itself casts an affect on anyone wearing a mask, making them completely anonymous to one another. However, the illusion is quick to break if one just removes their mask!

Aside from the mystery of the masks, there will also be several other forms of entertainment available for the night:
1. DANCE
As with any gala, there will naturally be music and dancing throughout the night. Soft music will play throughout the venue and will include several tunes. If one doesn't know how to dance, perhaps they will have a partner who knows all the steps? If not, if they open their oculars, they will find several guides passive aggressively attached to a folder dropped to all Outsiders called "Educate yourselves" made by yours truly. They do, however, appear to be fairly good guide videos, even if they are made through AI, and may even utilize your own face? Oops.

2. GARDEN MAZE
There will be a section in another room of the venue that is labeled as being a maze. When one enters, they will find themselves surrounded by extremely tall shrubs, or what appears to be that. Instead, it is much like a virtual escape room. The point is to find the exit that will lead them back to the dance hall. However, it won't be so easy. Hopefully no one loses their partner for the night in here.

3. SECRET PASSAGEWAYS
If one explores the maze deeply, they will find that the main hall isn't the only place it leads to, instead they will discover that there are several hidden passageways that lead to secret rooms. Perhaps, it was made to provide some people some privacy. Privacy appropriate for such a demure and mindful event, that is.

4. FIREWORKS
At the end of night, there will also be a firework show. Considering that actual fireworks weren't permitted even during the festival period, it's reasonable to say there will be no real fireworks here. However, what guests will get is a VR firework show at the end of the night. Perhaps, not an entirely poor way to end it.

Perhaps, these events and how elaborate the venue is at least makes up the lack of food items. While there are food, they are kept rather simple. Maybe in light of recent events, it was decided they keep it within means. While the food may appear fancy or delicious, they will be made with what is similar to ration bars, but in varying flavors. To make up for it, the main dish, however will be a delicious mystery meat. No one knows where it comes from, or what it's made of.

There will also be several speeches throughout the night, and perhaps you may also feel inclined to make your own before a toast? Whichever the case, surely no one is here for Callisto's speeches, at least.


( ooc note: the mask prompt was approved by mods and purchased with points, but feel free to have your character remove their mask if it's not their thing! i just wanted to add in a fun surprise in the log. also, you're free to assume whatever is typically in galas to be here, so don't feel locked into anything! the most important rule of all— have fun!!!

once again, your character is free to get an invite as everyone was invited! 👍 )
curingidiocy: (pic#17171080)

@rubber ducky

[personal profile] curingidiocy 2024-09-09 11:21 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Not again... ]

saudadist: (mega concern)

[personal profile] saudadist 2024-09-09 11:22 pm (UTC)(link)
[ She can feel the judgment from here... ]

you're not getting anything with that attitude
curingidiocy: (hmph)

[personal profile] curingidiocy 2024-09-09 11:24 pm (UTC)(link)
I did not request anything.
saudadist: (Neutral)

[personal profile] saudadist 2024-09-09 11:26 pm (UTC)(link)
good
you'd have to pay for it anyway
curingidiocy: (frown)

[personal profile] curingidiocy 2024-09-09 11:31 pm (UTC)(link)
I did not expect otherwise.

I do agree that the fare provided is lacking, but given this planet's current state, I would have been surprised if that man could procure anything befitting a gala.
saudadist: (So anyway)

[personal profile] saudadist 2024-09-09 11:34 pm (UTC)(link)
yeah well I better not see you nibbling on any of the french fries I ordered since you didn't want anything

[ Is she joking? ...perhaps. ]
curingidiocy: (smile)

[personal profile] curingidiocy 2024-09-09 11:37 pm (UTC)(link)
You'll have to identify me first.

[ Good luck with that Lucy :P ]
saudadist: (this whomps)

[personal profile] saudadist 2024-09-09 11:39 pm (UTC)(link)
at least pay your share Doc
curingidiocy: (pic#17171055)

[personal profile] curingidiocy 2024-09-09 11:54 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Much later, once the fries have been deposited onto a table in the gala, Lucy will receive this message:

< @rubber ducky has sent 19,500 kryptos! >
]

Satisfied?

[ If Lucy bothered to do the math, that is precisely the value of one (1) french fry. ]
Edited 2024-09-09 23:58 (UTC)
saudadist: (what the worl)

[personal profile] saudadist 2024-09-10 12:01 am (UTC)(link)
[ She stares blearily at the amount and sends it back on principle. ]

you could've just asked for something instead of being a dickhead about it
I don't go doing this kind of shit for others for no reason

don't fuck around with me, Doc
curingidiocy: (pic#17171060)

[personal profile] curingidiocy 2024-09-10 12:06 am (UTC)(link)
[ Oh, was she serious? Hm. ]

I see that I have overstepped my boundaries. It will not happen again.
saudadist: (malaise)

[personal profile] saudadist 2024-09-10 12:11 am (UTC)(link)
[ SIGH ]

it's fine

you and your guy can have a milkshake
sure you don't mind sharing
curingidiocy: (hmph)

[personal profile] curingidiocy 2024-09-10 12:16 am (UTC)(link)
That is not necessary. I was not attempting to obtain food through you.
saudadist: (dunno)

[personal profile] saudadist 2024-09-10 12:31 am (UTC)(link)
it's just for ur bf then
stonehearts: 🦚 fanart → <user name="UGSFE" site="twitter.com"> (pic#17335356)

@poker

[personal profile] stonehearts 2024-09-10 12:39 am (UTC)(link)
You're too kind! Don't worry, I won't let him steal sips
stonehearts: 🦚 fanart → <user name="niku_str" site="twitter.com"> (pic#17335314)

[personal profile] stonehearts 2024-09-10 12:51 am (UTC)(link)
Well, maybe if you said please--
stonehearts: 🦚 fanart → <user name="mindcreator" site="twitter.com"> (pic#17335321)

[personal profile] stonehearts 2024-09-10 12:52 am (UTC)(link)
More milkshake for me!
30storieshigh: (looks at camera like jim on the office)

@Gojira

[personal profile] 30storieshigh 2024-09-10 12:12 am (UTC)(link)
The verbose Purple One is causing you trouble, Friend Kaede? I can correct him 🥊💥😵.
saudadist: (Let me play with a dead frog in peace)

[personal profile] saudadist 2024-09-10 12:14 am (UTC)(link)
nah it's okay
he's just bad at jokes
30storieshigh: (hhhehehe)

[personal profile] 30storieshigh 2024-09-10 12:21 am (UTC)(link)
I see. This is regrettable for him. Even I have grasped the art of the human "joke". Observe 🔍👀:

Where do sky bound arches of color go when they have been adversarial?

To a light dispersing object, so they have time to reflect upon what they have done 😁😂🤣.


[ Rainbow and prism. He tries so hard.. ]
Edited 2024-09-10 00:22 (UTC)
saudadist: (h e h)

[personal profile] saudadist 2024-09-10 02:00 am (UTC)(link)
[ It takes her a moment to read that, read it again, dissect what one sentence could mean, and then the other...and finally she barks out a little laugh. ]

oh I get it
that's pretty good