http://hideous-soul.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] hideous-soul.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] realityshifted2010-05-07 01:13 pm

Chapter 3

{There is a man in a mask outside the ballroom. Who is it? Well, if you've met Dorian before, hopefully his voice is recognizable enough. Either way, he will charm you into bed. I mean what?

If you're passing by or are drawn by the ballroom being lit up and apparently decorated, then he's going to speak to you!}


Ah, good evening...You're not quite in costume, but it seems the previous host has already accounted for such an occasion. I'm hosting a small ball in the style of Venetian Carnival, if you don't know from my own attire.

{He gives a bow if you're a dude, and takes your hand if you are a lady. If you are other, well shit I don't know.}

Won't you join us? You'll find as many masks and costumes as you'd like in the room to the side, and I've done my best to imitate the feel of Venice, minus the canals, of course. There is extravagance from around the world, so at the very least, you will find interest in my collections.

I also quite apologize for the lack of music, but it really is rather troublesome to attempt to arrange a small orchestra from the residents here. If you have talent with instruments or with the voice, I'd be glad to temporarily hire you. But that's really besides the point, isn't it? There are plenty of good friends and better wine inside.

Come, let's go inside.

((ooc: somehow, I'm always the one doing party posts. :|a how odd.
Anyways, Masquerade Time! Dorian has decorated the ballroom lavishly, though he didn't do it himself. How did it happen? Magic, that's how. You can find masks at this site, though you're welcome to look anywhere else! Whether you want to go lavish with costumes or just have a simple mask, it's fine!

Threadhopping is encouraged! Tag other people and have fun. ♥))

[identity profile] savagestime.livejournal.com 2010-05-07 11:10 pm (UTC)(link)
[The Master elects for something in black (http://i39.tinypic.com/fva5v4.jpg), because what can he say? He has a weakness, and black is it.]

Oh, it has been some time since we've had one of these, hasn't it? I was beginning to think we'd lost the party spirit.

[identity profile] madamemoiselle.livejournal.com 2010-05-08 01:05 am (UTC)(link)
{Diva is wearing white! (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2489/3774885494_0e29e9a932.jpg) How ironic.}

Ne, normally it would be a little bit of a faux pas to throw the same kind of party again, but with as lovely as this one is, I think I can forgive it.

[identity profile] madamemoiselle.livejournal.com 2010-05-08 01:06 am (UTC)(link)
{costume! (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2489/3774885494_0e29e9a932.jpg)}

My, you look quite dashing. Black is fitting, isn't it?
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[personal profile] realitymods 2010-05-08 03:20 am (UTC)(link)
[The Twins can't help dressing up so they have to stop by to say hi.]

Do you want music~? We could help, we could help!

[identity profile] savagestime.livejournal.com 2010-05-08 03:22 am (UTC)(link)
And you chose white. Now would that be for purity, or is it meant to be for death?

[identity profile] madamemoiselle.livejournal.com 2010-05-08 03:25 am (UTC)(link)
It couldn't possibly be for purity, so I guess that only leaves death. You know, though, I have a little bit of an unfair advantage. As long as it's not somebody new, I know everyone here, even if they are wearing a mask. It's cheating a little bit, isn't it?

[identity profile] virginaesthetic.livejournal.com 2010-05-08 03:29 am (UTC)(link)
[Haruhi is already looking over the costumes and everything.]

Ah, everything is so elaborate... But if the Host Club comes here, I'll probably have to dress up anyway. Maybe if I pick something simple before they see...

[identity profile] hostclubmoekko.livejournal.com 2010-05-08 03:33 am (UTC)(link)
{Renge, of course, is already dressed and ready to go (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2741/4388009677_48616c1ff7_o.jpg)}

Haruh~i-kun~! It's so wonderful to see you here! It's not really our party, of course, but don't you think that man at the door gave off such a charming, mysterious air? He really is lovely, and the mask only makes it better! I'll definitely have to suggest that kind of thing to Kyouya-sama, since it would definitely be popular!

But!

That's not why I'm here!

Haruhi-kun, I've already picked you out a wonderful dandy's costume! Ignore anything Tamaki-senpai might suggest, this really is the only one!

[identity profile] miseardae.livejournal.com 2010-05-08 03:34 am (UTC)(link)
[returns the bow with a faint smile] It's been too long since I've truly enjoyed a party.

[identity profile] hostclubmoekko.livejournal.com 2010-05-08 03:34 am (UTC)(link)
{Renge is also in full costume! (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2741/4388009677_48616c1ff7_o.jpg) Largely because I can't stop looking at them.}

Ohoho~! What a lovely, charming little party! It definitely has the feel of Carnevale! It's just like in Amano-sensei's ARIA! Ahh, Venice--the city of cosplay festival!

[identity profile] miseardae.livejournal.com 2010-05-08 03:40 am (UTC)(link)
A charity ball, in theory; a political hornet's nest in actuality. [wry grin] I count it a strike in my favour that no blood was shed.

[identity profile] miseardae.livejournal.com 2010-05-08 03:48 am (UTC)(link)
[soft chuckle] That sounds quite appealing, but I'm entirely too meddlesome for my own good.

[identity profile] artiscordis.livejournal.com 2010-05-08 04:00 am (UTC)(link)
[Argentine chooses a simple mask (http://www.flickr.com/photos/marco_diquattro/2244775739/) and is dressed not as a butler but rather in his usual, default clothes. They're Hikari made, so they're more than good enough.

But he is his usual self and leans against a pillar, mostly to watch the beauty of this.]

[identity profile] miseardae.livejournal.com 2010-05-08 04:01 am (UTC)(link)
[a slight incline of his head, a rueful twist of his lips] Of a sort, and I imagine I'll agree with any ill you speak.

[identity profile] boob-window.livejournal.com 2010-05-08 04:03 am (UTC)(link)
{Peej isn't going to go for a full mask (or the grey wig), but with this dress (http://www.flickr.com/photos/72213316@N00/4556401553/), it's not like you couldn't tell who it is. She's checking out the dress with a smile}

It's not often that I get to wear nice things like this. The last time was with Vartox, but...God, that definitely doesn't count.
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[identity profile] grand-gaia.livejournal.com 2010-05-08 04:04 am (UTC)(link)
[Though he's found a lovely mask (http://www.yourfantasycostume.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/volto_stick.jpg), all the elaborate costumes are a bit beyond Isaac. He's trying, at any rate.]

[identity profile] salvagestime.livejournal.com 2010-05-08 04:11 am (UTC)(link)
[Amused, tilting his head.] You and black, honestly. There are other colours, you know.

[identity profile] harlequinades.livejournal.com 2010-05-08 04:18 am (UTC)(link)
[Harley is sporting her famous harlequin outfit because really she's a Gotham villain and they are always dressed for the occasion. She does decide to play along and grabs a mask (http://www.flickr.com/photos/15998539@N06/2250527092/in/pool-661749@N23) to go with her outfit. She's already got some wine and stretches, walking through.] I was gettin' so cramped in that cell! I thought I was gonna go crazy or something! Hey, ain't anyone gonna ask a lady like me to dance? [She siiiiighs.] If only Mister J were here, we could find each other through the crowd, ooooh.
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[personal profile] collector 2010-05-08 04:20 am (UTC)(link)
[Braxiatel's selection is a bit like the outfit on the left because quite frankly, I cannot resist a costume that has mirrors in the design.]

I do love a good party. Now where is the champagne...?

[Braxiatel wonders off in a quest for the house's best drinks, because it's canonical that this is where you'll find Brax at any given party.]

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