( open. ) masked gala

[uncourteous]

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! 👍 )

Comments

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[immortalpoet]

[A certain someone is not pleased with watching. He seems to have the vibe of "someone who was clearly not planning to come to this event but was roped in anyways" - his vivid red eyes glance over at his new compatriot, and he utters, with a hoarse sigh:]

No. I'm not.

[Well, there you have it.]

[looped]

[ Oh, now this is an interesting kind of person to stumble upon. Loop does not seem to falter or shy away, lips still curved with a smile and if anything their voice rings with some amusement. ]

Not much of a party person? Too stuffy? Too loud? Oh! I know - too intimidating?

[ Because sir grumpy's vibes are definitely suggesting parties are intimidating to him, sure. ]

[immortalpoet]

...

[Too intimidating, huh. That almost gets him to smirk. Almost.]

It's not my thing. And I've dealt with things far more intimidating than this.

[looped]

[ Almost, almost... ]

Have you now? And what kind of things are those~? [ Nosey. Curious. Both. ]

[immortalpoet]

Beasts. Abnormalities. Hundreds of people trying to kill me with no success.

You know, the usual.

[looped]

Abnormalities?

[ Though, their hands clasp together. They should not sound amused by this info but they do. ] Hundreds? My my, how popular you are!

[immortalpoet]

Creatures of sorts. They used to be harvested for energy, in a sense, by L Corp.

[And....that is a reaction. He blinks, surprised.]

....I am, in a sense, but that's not what I would say to someone telling me that.

[looped]

Energy harvest... a kind of resource?

[ A hand comes to tap a finger against their chin, humming. ]

Well it's one way to describe it, is it not? Most popular, most hated, etcetera etcetera. Done a lot of things in your time?

[immortalpoet]

Yes. A resource. A lot of other Corps needed it to function.

[A sigh...he's not the type to savor fame.]

You could say that, yes. Even got a title for it.

[looped]

A title? Oh oh, what is it? What is it?

[ Humor them. Say it say it! ]

[immortalpoet]

The Red Gaze. It's what the Hana Association titled me.

[WONDER WHY HE'S CALLED THAT]

[looped]

[ HAHA. ]

Well, that's very on the nose, isn't it?

[immortalpoet]

[A snort.]

Take it up with them. But what it is, that's what it is. Never say a Color's Title is subtle.

[looped]

[ Taps their chin, humming. ]

I wouldn't know! Colors aren't a thing, not anymore, where I'm from. The way we see it, everything is Shades.

[immortalpoet]

Is that so? Do you also have a corporation draining the color all out from the place?

[?????????????????? WHAT]

[looped]

[ ?????????????????? What ]

What.

[immortalpoet]

Ah, suppose that's a no. Anyways, some areas you can't see color. T Corp wouldn't allow that.

[looped]

Definitely a no. Just a random sudden phenomenon as far as the books that mention it.

[ hmmm. ] Still, never heard of another universe with similar lack of color. Even if it's only in some areas.

[immortalpoet]

As far as the books...a faraway historical event, I suppose.

[A hum.]

What is your world like?

[looped]

Oh very normal, outside I suppose the lack of color! Not nearly as.. advanced as this place, I suppose. What with some of the "technology" and so forth.

A lot of things are benefited by Crafts. In battle and outside it.

[immortalpoet]

By...what? Arts and crafts?

[YOU MAKING ORIGAMI STUFF OUT THERE OR SUMTHIN...]

[looped]

Oh yes, a little art goes a long way!

[ This a joke. ]

No, Crafts is a kind of magic you silly! [ Does Vergilius get called things like silly as a norm. ] Though I suppose arts isn't too off, it is art of sculpting the many facets of the world. It can be used just by anyone.

[immortalpoet]

The facets of the world...

[.....?]

And what does that look like. Molding reality?

[looped]

Not like that, no. That'd be ridiculous!

[ Haha. ]

It's mostly from skills used during battles to everyday spells! Such as sculpting matter to a specific shape, painting, creating weapons, modifying one's appearance or giving objects magical properties... and soo many other things. Very creative ways to applying to the world around you!

[immortalpoet]

Ah.





So this is just. Magic stuff again.

[HE LOOKS VERY TIRED A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVE SOME MAGIC NONSENSE]