THE GALA ON ADSUM (Mingle Log)

[serpentis]

Who: Anyone and Everyone!
Broadcast: Nope!
Action: A ballroom on Adsum
When: 2/21, Evening-Night



[And the night has arrived! Dorian put out an open invitation, and anyone who is interested is welcome to dress up and meet up for a night of dancing and fawning over each other. Make sure to wear your best, everyone! It's a very special episode of Drift Fleet!]

((OOC: There was an open invitiation, but even if your character never replied or has had personal contact with Dorian, feel free to assume he's let them come along or be dragged along by someone else! I'll be tagging some threads, but if you want a thread to be closed, please just say so in the header.))

Comments

[serpentis]

[He notes the gesture, and smiles a bit. She was a very gentle girl, and nice to speak with. She was charming, in her own way. A bit like Josephine, if Lady Montilyet were a touch more innocent.]

Perhaps I just enjoy a party, perhaps I have ulterior motives.

[He says it, the smirk evident in his voice, and then he chuckles.]

I thought perhaps we might have good use of a night to prance about and show ourselves off. I am a terribly vain man, you see, and I rather enjoy useless frippery. It suits me.

[blindoptimism]

[hehe] Mm, yes I can tell. Quite vain! [she's tries to make it obvious that she's joking, so she laughs lightly and smiles]

Well, despite your ulterior motives... Thank you. Everyone seems to be having a truly wonderful time. It was a kind thing to do. [and even if she's being a downer, she wants to take the time to make sure that people who do nice things are appreciated]

[serpentis]

[The problem with Dorian is that when people call him things like that- nice, kind- when they compliment him on his morals, on his character, rather than his looks or his studies, he can't let it sink in. It feels odd, wrong, and he knows that though he often does the right thing, and sometimes the wrong thing for the right reasons, he's not the best person.

Possibly one of the better men in Tevinter. But outside of that den of serpents?

So he scoffs and waves a hand dismissively.]

It was not kind. I assure you, it was entirely selfish. It drove business to my little side project as they all came clamboring for makeup and haircuts.

[blindoptimism]

[a funny smile pulls at the corners of her mouth, but she just replies with an 'aah' sort of noise. It's true, she doesn't know him well, and shouldn't make bold claims. If it's something that is true (which her gut tells her it is, but...) then it will surely come up at a later date. So she lets the matter drop]

Your run a hair styling business? [ooh... she's so impressed with people doing business on the side] Is it a hobby of yours?

[serpentis]

More like a public service.

[Dorian chuckles. THE SHADE.]

[blindoptimism]

[heh, okay that gets a very slight snrk]

We do have some travelling companions with... interesting traditions when it comes to hair style and color.

[serpentis]

Indeed. Charming, in an odd way, for some. For others, well. I am here for a reason, it would seem.

[He smiles.]

Do let me know if you ever need me, Nunally. Not that you need it, no, but the offer stands.

[blindoptimism]

[the offer is sweet, and makes her smile softly]

Thank you. [she sheepishly touches her own hair] I'm certainly used to taking better care of it back home... The showering situation here leaves something to be desired.