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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! 👍 )
saudadist: (awkward)

[personal profile] saudadist 2024-09-16 02:42 am (UTC)(link)
[ It's a little alarming how easy it is to just up and say all of it. She should have more restraint, but...he's trustworthy. If there's anyone who won't look at her like she's broken, it's Godzilla, right?

Another chuckle, but this time her face is a little red to go with it. ]


Well, I'm here with a date. I don't wanna just leave him here. But I'll tell you later, if that's good? Like tomorrow, or whenever you have time.
Edited 2024-09-16 02:51 (UTC)
30storieshigh: (astro-monsters were meant to fly)

[personal profile] 30storieshigh 2024-09-16 03:05 am (UTC)(link)
A date...? Courtship, Friend Kaede? And you sit here to converse with an old fossil rather than test your potential mate?

[ There he goes, smiling his toothy smile and chuckling that weird lizard chuckle that sees his entire body shaking. ]

I am very old, time is a thing I have in abundance. I shall make it available when it is agreeable for you. You are young with much life left to live, regardless of if you have seen the end once already. Go experience it, enjoy it, build your own legends upon it.

[ Another chuckle and a shake of his head. He thinks about patting the horned girl's head but decides against it, she went through some trouble to make it look nice it seems. Instead he reaches out with the hand he hasn't been using to eat, gently grasping her shoulder, his tone turns more serious, his usually resounding voice lowering. ]

One thing, however. I have noticed your own... slight distaste for them, the humans. I have witnessed their lowest as well as their highest, I cannot begrudge these feelings to you. Yet I wish for you to know something. [ He squeezes her shoulder reassuringly. ] The more I have grown to know you the more I have seen your spirit, your heart. It holds more in common with Titans than humans. It is good, it is strong, you hold much potential in it. Of most import it is yours, do not allow others undo influence, not even one that dwells within your own body.
saudadist: (wgar)

1/2

[personal profile] saudadist 2024-09-16 03:11 am (UTC)(link)
[ POTENTIAL MATE?! Hold on a second!! ]
saudadist: (suspicious recollection)

I lied 2/3

[personal profile] saudadist 2024-09-16 03:22 am (UTC)(link)
[ Thankfully for her, she doesn't get to sputter about that "mate" business. The downright fatherly advice he gives her overshadows it to the point she feels warm for a different reason than embarrassment.

He'll make time for her. When she wants to talk, he'll be there. Like it's no trouble at all. And he says it knowing she's not "normal." He says it knowing she doesn't like humans save for maybe the ones around them and that she doesn't have any special impetus to protect them other than her own self interests.

She's not a broken mess even through all of that? He still sees potential? Potential, and the heart of a Titan, like himself. ]
saudadist: (peaceful days)

3/3

[personal profile] saudadist 2024-09-16 03:27 am (UTC)(link)
[ Well, if the so-called "King of the Monsters" believes in her that strongly, she can't go disappointing him now can she?

So, with a nod, she smiles back up at him with an almost arrogant smile.]


I won't. I want to live and live how I see fit. No one will stop me.
Edited 2024-09-16 03:28 (UTC)
30storieshigh: (we 'bout to party like it's 1954)

[personal profile] 30storieshigh 2024-09-16 03:37 am (UTC)(link)
[ Something about that smile tickles more pleasant memories in Godzilla's mind. His tail twitches involuntarily in response, almost causing the bag of food to fall, but the kaiju quickly grasps it with his free hand. After a beat he starts chuckling again. ]

You remind me somewhat of myself as a fledgling. Though pink instead of blue... Mothra would be aghast to see me advising you without her to moderate.

[ More chuckling, that is apparently very funny to Godzilla. Lucy will get in on that joke herself one day. ]
saudadist: (lol)

[personal profile] saudadist 2024-09-23 05:34 am (UTC)(link)
[ She shouldn't feel her pride swell up so much from this, should she? Yet, she can't exactly stop herself. ]

Then should I take your advice with a grain of salt? Just to ease her concerns?
30storieshigh: (astro-monsters were meant to fly)

[personal profile] 30storieshigh 2024-09-23 08:05 am (UTC)(link)
[ And yet more chuckling! While munching on a burger even. Lucy has a rare talent for keeping the big guy going like this. ]

It is likely she would approve of that choice, yes. However my way of living has never proven incorrect before. [ He finishes off the current burger with a snap of his jaws and proceeds to, honest to Mothra, wink at Lucy. Just closes one eye briefly and inclines his head. ] It is what brought her and I together as mates. Certainly there must be some merit in my philosophy to attract a goddess, yes?
saudadist: (Don't worry about me)

[personal profile] saudadist 2024-10-02 11:10 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Getting winked at by a big lizard is new. Kinda funny too, actually! Not the kind of thing she'd expect from a reptile. ]

Maybe so. I'll reserve a final judgment for if I ever meet her.