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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! 👍 )
immortalpoet: (Default)

maze

[personal profile] immortalpoet 2024-09-11 07:58 pm (UTC)(link)
[The man turns at the question - he's tall, gaunt, and even though this mask obscures his features, there's no missing the vivid red glow from his eyes, eerie and burning.]

[He lets out a haggard sigh.]


Why.
belli: (pic#17377336)

[personal profile] belli 2024-09-12 11:22 pm (UTC)(link)
[ how wondrous. his own crimson red hues are bare for all to see, sharp and glacial. ]

I'm not one prone to helping out of generosity of spirit. Seeing your face is an adequate exchange.
immortalpoet: (wine)

[personal profile] immortalpoet 2024-09-12 11:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Why is my face at all important? Do you think I'm handsome or something?

[................I mean, if you like grizzled scarred old men.]
belli: (五)

[personal profile] belli 2024-09-13 12:10 am (UTC)(link)
I cannot determine that until I see it.

[ but to answer his question: ] I prefer to look upon the faces of those I speak to. Do you shield yours from view because you deem yourself unattractive or are you simply following the suggestion of this gala?
immortalpoet: (Default)

[personal profile] immortalpoet 2024-09-13 12:49 am (UTC)(link)
I just don't like people staring. And I will say, some people find me rather scary.

[He's saying it in a half-amused way, like "yeah, that's how it is".]
belli: (六)

[personal profile] belli 2024-09-13 12:58 am (UTC)(link)
They are not problems you will encounter with me.

[ he has seen some truly weird and grotesque shit ok. ]
immortalpoet: (vermillion)

[personal profile] immortalpoet 2024-09-13 03:39 am (UTC)(link)
....Tch. Suit yourself.

[Fine. He'll unmask. Here......your sallow-faced, vaguely grey(?) scarred man in his 50s, complete with the most unimpressed look in the world.]

Like what you see?
belli: (pic#17377334)

[personal profile] belli 2024-09-21 06:43 pm (UTC)(link)
[ he leans down to get a closer look at the human's face, his lips arcing into a rather pleased grin. ]

Quite. I see not why you attempt to shield it.
immortalpoet: (Default)

[personal profile] immortalpoet 2024-09-21 11:20 pm (UTC)(link)
...

[He actually seems mildly surprised by the comment, furrowing his eyebrows further.]

Yeah, yeah. So. You got what you wanted. Show me the way.
belli: (pic#17377335)

[personal profile] belli 2024-10-03 05:21 pm (UTC)(link)
Very well.

[ honoring his word, aodh opens up a pitch black portal with a simple wave of his hand. ]

The exit is this way. [ no one said he couldn't cheat. ] Follow me, if you wish to leave this silly maze. [ he's just going to enter first. ]
immortalpoet: (cherry)

[personal profile] immortalpoet 2024-10-03 10:13 pm (UTC)(link)
[I'm



so sorry but the appearance of the portal actively make him freeze in place.]

[He does NOT want to go into a portal YOU MAY HAVE TO CHECK BACK IN ON HIM.]
belli: (pic#17377352)

[personal profile] belli 2024-10-03 10:25 pm (UTC)(link)
[ don't worry, he will lean halfway out of said portal once he notices that the man has not followed. ]

Well...? [ he arches a brow at him. ] Are you not coming?
immortalpoet: (Default)

[personal profile] immortalpoet 2024-10-04 12:55 am (UTC)(link)
...I'd rather walk.


[He's very much on edge, red eyes flaring.]

No thanks.
belli: (pic#17377345)

[personal profile] belli 2024-10-04 12:58 am (UTC)(link)
[ he stares back at him blankly. ]

Are you scared?
immortalpoet: (vermillion)

[personal profile] immortalpoet 2024-10-04 01:36 pm (UTC)(link)
No.

[NO!! He's folding his arms.]

I just don't like this crap.
belli: (pic#17377356)

[personal profile] belli 2024-11-02 09:08 pm (UTC)(link)
What other reason do you possess to dislike this "crap" besides fear?
immortalpoet: (cherry)

[personal profile] immortalpoet 2024-11-04 01:38 pm (UTC)(link)
...

[He's absolutely angry, the red glare in his eyes simmering like a fire, but he's pausing on the question, as if unsure how to answer.]

It's not fear. It leaves a bad taste in my mouth.