Thread: The Masquerade Ball (SithMistress x Herm_Roleplayer)

Crystal or should I say, Phaedra bowed slightly at Esmeralda. A pleasure to meet you. This must be your first time at one of these grand gala events. I haven't seen you at any of the others. Phaedra smiled and shook her head. Normally, I would have to chastise someone for asking such a question at this party. But, since you're new here, I can explain briefly. My dad is a name partner at a very prestigious law firm that he built with the other name partners from the ground up. That was 30 or 40 years ago, and he's been extremely successful at luring big money clients and investors to do business with his firm. Couple that with my mother's job as one of the top neurosurgeons in the country and you start to understand how they can afford a place like this. My place is not even close to this big. I live in Aurora. With an impish grin, Phaedra regards Esmeralda. So, let me tell you about what you can expect. We've...ah, they've, booked several bands for the night. In fact, I can't wait for the opening band. It's one of my favorites. There's a lounge for idle conversation and parlor games. An outdoor pavilion for smokers of all types, be it tobacco or marijuana. There is a suite of rooms that is cheekily named the Bordello. All sorts of carnal activities take place there. The buffet will open in about 25 minutes. All sorts of different foods can be sampled there. Oh, and there's a string quartet and a concert pianist in the lounge area. Almost forgot about them. Oh yes, and the forbidden lounge. It sounds ominous, but, it's really just a place where most people hang out and drink absinth. Which, of course, is still illegal in the US, which is bull. We...ah, they, have hired a lovely young woman who brews her own absinthe. And it is wonderful. Before anything else can be said or done, the Bollywood dance troupe finishes their dance with a flourish. The applause is loud, but mostly polite. Phaedra claps politely and shakes her head. Papa Bear needs to learn that these old fuds aren't as big a fan of Bollywood as he is. The master of ceremonies takes the stage again and claps as well. Ladies and gentlemen, another round of applause for the instructors and students of the Bollywood Rhythm Dance Studio! The crowd claps a little louder as the dancers bow and walk backstage. I am pleased to announce that the east wing lounge is now open for those interested. The outdoor pavilion is open as well. Our first band of the night is almost ready to perform. The dance floor is open and we have a few...peripheral items available for those who want them... Phaedra leaned close to Esmeralda. Why can't he just say glow sticks? Seriously. And now, please welcome to the stage our first band of the night. Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you....Orbital. Phaedra watches most of the older crowd filing out of the ballroom to head for other parts of the party. She smiles at Esmerelda as the first driving beats of Orbital's opening song begin. Phaedra starts cheering as she recognizes the opening bars to the live version of the song Frenetic. Moving out to the dance floor, Phaedra takes Esmeralda's hand in hers and maneuvers her out as well. As soon as the singer starts, Phaedra starts dancing with the other woman. She moves her body in rhythm with the music, her arm sliding around Esmeralda's waist to pull her closer. Phaedra grinds her body against her for a moment, then lets go and starts enjoying the music on her own, sticking close to the other woman as she dances.