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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! 👍 )
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[personal profile] eyescar 2024-09-10 07:09 pm (UTC)(link)
Onee-chan!

[ Yuji is grabbing her hands immediately, tugging Marcille close and adjusting his stance so he can try and get her in a proper form. He's not good at it, and it's a little wonky, but his bright smile betrays the fact that he's excited. ]

I'm not good at it, but I'll do my best!
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[personal profile] picky 2024-09-17 07:03 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Ahhh cute!!! The little weight from the rest of the night seems to lift a little. She gets right in a perfect position, opting to let him hold her whichever way is comfortable, so long as it doesn't make them trip. ]

That's okay! Just have fun with it, all right? Don't worry about the effort. [ She loves dancing... She sets her hand on his shoulder, the other laid in his palm. ] You've danced before?
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[personal profile] eyescar 2024-09-17 07:08 pm (UTC)(link)
With some other people here, yeah!

[ Definitely with Raidou, as much as his boyfriend would let him... ]

Have you done a lot? You look pretty, by the way.
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[personal profile] picky 2024-09-17 07:27 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Her cheeks flush a little deeper and she waves her hand dismissively, but she's beaming. She's a sucker for compliments. ]

Aw, Yuji! You look great too! I bet you had Raidou falling over himself when he saw you.

[ She starts slow, turning them in small steps until they match with the music. ]

And yeah, I have! I love dancing! But does that mean you haven't danced before tonight?
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[personal profile] eyescar 2024-09-17 07:29 pm (UTC)(link)
Aha, you think?

[ Yuji knows that Raidou would compliment him either way, but it had been nice to see that his boyfriend seemed appreciative...

Either way, he sways with her happily, lifting his mask up so he can look at her better. ]


Nothing like this! This is way too fancy.
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[personal profile] picky 2024-09-17 07:34 pm (UTC)(link)
[ oh no, i didn't know he was masked... i'll say she recognized him after he said "onee-chan" ]

Of course I do!

[ Her own mask is stashed away in her bag, which she's left on a chair elsewhere. ]

Well, that makes sense. Probably not a lot of chances for that. [ Given the state of his home and. What he's been doing. ]

You're doing great, though! [ Makes Yuji give her a twirl! ] Do you know Callisto at all?
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[personal profile] eyescar 2024-09-17 07:36 pm (UTC)(link)
I've never met him, honestly.

[ He looks at least a tiny bit sheepish. ]

But I got the invite, and it felt like something that might be fun, after... Everything that happened.