Protaween Masquerade! (Event)

[Raikotsu Sudeki]

For the first time since they had been built the gates of 235 were open for anyone to come inside. The Crimson Knight's were working overtime as a police force making sure everyone was having a good time and that no one was out trying to ruin it. Inside the city there were all kinds of festivities, food, games, and even Pyrokenetics making fireworks. Lots of people were dressed up for the celebration I'm costume ranging from cute, to scary, to sexy, to unique imagination pieces. But it was at the Mansion where the main event was. The Obsodian looking building reflected the fireworks show in a beautiful way, making seem as the though the building itself was alive and celebrating as well... There was a line at the door with people holding up their RSVP's. The guard at the door was checking everyone in one at a time to make sure only those allowed were getting in.

"Next!"

The man would call out to the next person in line.

(If you RSVP'D just consider yourself allowed in)

[Pride]

Pride was wearing the Mask of the Elder of 63, and would just stroll right on by, looking to get in like he belonged. He didn't know what was going on, but he'd heard the call for the Masked Aid, and frankly, he was pretty excited to kick what ever this Are Es Vee Pee is in the ass! So far the lack of good challengers had been frustrating.

[Kaia Galanos]

Kaia was already within the castle as she had been dragged here by her parents. And they got there EARLY.

She was dressed in some sort of alien costume, staying at the far end of the group as her parents spoke happily along with Cain's.

"This is a really nice song!" her mother would say happily.

"Kaia, you and Cain should go have a nice dance together!"

"YEAH, FUCK THAT!" she'd more or less scream incredulously.

"Young lady, the Gods won't approve of that attitude and language." her dad would tsk.

[Cain Rhamos]

Cain stays on the other, far side of the group, dressed in his own costume. His arms are folded as he looks away.

Up until his own mother agrees with the idea.

"Come on, Cain. Make your mother proud."

"NO! THAT'S DISGUSTING!"

His mother reaches over and grabs his ear, smiling pleasantly as he cries out in pain.

"I said, make your mother... proud."

"OW OW OW OW!"

She basically tosses him towards Kaia!

[Joy]

It's difficult to say if Pride actually convinced her to come or if he dragged her along with him, but Joy was also in the crowd, exhausted and arm bandaged from the mission at the belltower. Her mood was even more surly, but it was hidden behind the most basic black domino mask, the first one she'd found that had basically been handed to her after they reached the festivities. So far, there was no indication about the RSVP they had been told would be here.

She stopped for a moment at the sight of the fireworks reflected on the dark crystal of the castle, watching and enjoying the bust of shapes and colors and wondering how they did it.

"Nice."

[Avice Locke]

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Avice had a dress one she picked up from some few weeks visiting the Oriental Islands it was a gift to her from on of the leaders Avice did a few errands for and it was her thanks. Avice could barely remember how to put it on but she thinks she did it right after the fifth time of undoing the whole thing and redoing it. Her hair took longer after straightening and poking it with various accessories and product her arms were tired and she was ready for a nap before the party even started.

The babysitter arrived not soon after and Avice would entrust Derik to her before heading out. Oh she wondered if the slight fear in her chest that pained her when she left her child in the arms of another would ever leave. But she would rather not have another festival explode and Derik be in the middle of it all.

The clatter of her ornately hand carved wooden shoes announced her coming to the door man.

"Avice Locke, RSVP." She would prepare it all for him. And once checked she would roam the room and scope the festivities.

[Raikotsu Sudeki]

Those inside would note some familiar upper echelon individuals there from various territories. There however most notable was the "VIP" room, it was at the top of two closed off winding stair cases. The top of which is where the Presenting territory Leaders were all gathered. Including John Strike, Alex Malice, and Zach Asiv. The others may be less notable, but they were still Territory leaders in their own right. From Zekunft: Lords Eryn Versyl and Phillip Shadowstar. Though, also from Zekunft but lacking in formalities and abandoning the VIP room altogether Lady Ceres Wyndrop would be out on the dance floor moving and a grooving to her own jam, which was quite obviously not what was being played.

From Prota: Lady Titania Vivienne in her... extravagant costume?

And from Cabal: The Gentlemen, Byron Valdyr and Kert Katarn were talking while enjoying their beverages.

There were no other leaders from Vindicta in the VIP, but one could surmise that they were out having fun with the outside festivities.

But most surprising to most would probably be the incredibly life like statue of the Lightning Dragon, Leon Sudeki, perched at the edge of the VIP room so that it could see, and be seen by, everyone in the room. However Rai was most notably not seen...

Pride and Joy are stopped at the door!

"Where are your RSVP's? You can't enter without a reservation."

[Pride]

Pride was getting very frustrated with this situation already.

"No no no. We are here to beat up the Are Es Vee Pees. And I have a reservation about kicking your ass, but we dont have time. Someone requested our Masked Aid!"

[Joy]

Joy gives a very serious, silent nod to Pride's idea! She had no idea if they were supposed to do if the guard felt like guarding this mysterious beast from them. It was better if she didn't say anything right now.

She looks around while her brother explains the situation.

[Kaia Galanos]

Kaia watches Cain get tossed at her with wide eyes, catching his face with the palm of her hand and starting to squeeze it!

"You dare come towards me?" she'd ask him through gritted teeth.

"Kaia, that's not how you hold a boy properly for dancing. Stop screwin' around." her dad says, a bit more annoyed than before.

Kaia let's go of his face whether Cain forces it off or she just tries to 'behave' before her parents. But she does place her hands on his shoulders instead. Then squeezes.

"...I'll kill you..."

[Avice Locke]

Avice heard the mockery of the words and saw the two siblings she recognized from the festival prior. The stick foodies...

"They be with me, tell the King 'imself I'll take responsibility, mate." She would tell the gatekeep. If he let them through Avice would begin to or at least try to, explain the confusion.

She nodded. "The acronym RSVP means Répondez s'il vous plaît, is French or it be askin' that ya respond to the flyer before comin' to the costume party also known as a masquerade, which is Italian funny enough. Be assumin' to get names for all who attended should somethin'go bad like the most recent festival or bring enough to food to eat for all, ya ne'er know. Good to see you two well, since the riot and explosion it is a good feelin' to see even unfamiliar faces, not sure you recognize mine, aye?"

She chuckled humored that they got it so confused. "No aid needed or fighting unless ya really wanna brawl for fun... I am sure someone will 'appily except. Not I of course... Me dress wouldn't allow it."

[Cain Rhamos]

Cain's eyes go wide as he's gripped by the face, and there's the distinct muffled sound of rising fury coming from his covered mouth.

He goes to smack her hand away before she releases him, and while he wants nothing more but to shove her across the room, his hands slowly go to place themselves on her waist.

Tightly. Tight enough to match how hard she's grabbing his shoulders.

"You couldn't if you tried."

"SMILE, CAIN!"

His mother shouts, and Cain puts on the fakest smile possible, speaking through grit teeth.

"What kind of fucking stupid costume is that? You look like you found it in the garbage."

[Raikotsu Sudeki]

The man was about to object to Avice when he realized who it was. The kings pet project. He rolled his eyes.

"Fine, but you're going to be held responsible for anything these two might do."

With that the guard let's the three of them enter and returns to collecting RSVP'S!

As the three entered the room they would see it was separated, people eating from a buffet style table on the right and people dancing to the left. In the middle was just a lot of conversation happening.

As the last of the RSVP patrons made their way inside there would be a loud CLANG CLANG CLANG noise from a glass being tapped. The music went silent and all attention would be attracted to the VIP area where the noise had come from. A hole would appear above the VIP room and from it, descending scowling was the Blood Dragon, Raikotsu Sudeki, donning a VERY fancy Tuxspeedo and upon his head an Intricate Mask and nothing else.

"Welcome! Ladies and Gentlemen. To this years Protaween Masquerade Ball. I HAPPILY welcome you into my home. Please, eat, drink, and be merry! I hope you all enjoy the provisions we have to offer. For the next hour we have planned for just partying and Dancing, during that hour you can make your way to anyone wearing a Crimson Dragon pin on their outfits to sign up for the costume contest later on this evening. Whem everyone has signed up we well then have a walk way show for everyone to show off your outfits. And finally we will end the night by announcing the winners of the contest. For those in first, second, and third places you will win unique rewards! So, make sure you all look your best!"

With that he would take a drink and wave for the music to start again. Then he would go and sit down right next to Strike, uncomfortably close and join in the conversation with him and the others!

[Pride]

"How do you know we met before?"

He asked, leaning in so his mask was almost touching her face.

"And I don't think your dress has an opinion either way...."

Something was clearly fishy about her, but something caught the corner of his eye, up top on the second-floor balcony.

"No fucking way. Sis... I know what I must do..."

[Kaia Galanos]

"I'm sorry? At least an alien's an interesting costume. You just went as a neanderthal like you dress as every fucking day-"

When the music stopped, Kaia would look towards the noise only to see a grown ass man dropping down half-naked. She'd make a disgusted face, which would judgmentally persist through his entire speech. At least until he spoke of a costume contest and prizes.

She was gonna fucking win.

When the music would start again, Kaia would purposely step on Cain's feet.

"Hey, dumbass! At least keep up with the fucking tempo.