EVENT MINGLE | Dreadhorses's Formal Ball

[thespaceopera]

Who: Anyone attending the Ball!
Broadcast: If you’d like.
Action: Orfwyn Dreadhorse’s personal asteroid
When: May 12th - 13th …. 14th if you really like to party.




Welcome to the biggest party of the season! Grab a date, dress up to the nines, and get ready to party the night away! In other words, it’s a mingle! Feel free to make a top level with any prompts or styles you prefer.


Arrival
There is one open point of access on this asteroid, through Mr. Dreadhorse’s personal docking station. Here, shuttles or ships can dock for the night. There are a couple of points of entry out of the dock and into the actual asteroid, all of them manned by guards who will ask for your invitation to the party, as well as make sure you’re appropriately dressed. Any weapons that can be spotted will be confiscated until you leave, or you will be asked to leave them on your ship. The security searches aren’t too invasive, so if a character has means to hide a weapon, they probably can do so successfully (unless you want them to fail, of course).

Anyone staying back on the ships or barred entry are free to explore the docking area, and they’ll find Mr. Dreadhorse was nice enough to stock the docking area with vending machines you’d find on a way-station and even a slushie machine (flavors come in red and blue).


Dance Hall
Once past the docking station, guests will be escorted through the entryway into the Dance Hall. The place itself is massive, with the place looking like a concert hall and a ballroom combined into one. There’s a stage at the front of the hall, where numerous live bands will play throughout the night. The genres of music vary widely so there’s something for everyone, but there’s one popular song that’ll get played by several bands throughout the night: a song about a band of heroes led by Furiosa, liberating an asteroid from pirates.

Mr. Dreadhorse himself will get on stage and introduce each band, with the same eccentric flair that a rockstar would. Interested passengers with musical talent might be even able to convince Mr. Dreadhorse to let them perform as substitutes for any bands that had to cancel last minute, though they’ll have to prove to him they actually know what they’re doing.

Concert enthusiasts can head to the seating in front of the stage to watch the performances up close. Or if you’re more in the dancing mood, there’s a huge dance floor further away. Don’t worry about not being to hear the music - this place was designed by best acoustics engineers in the system, featuring excellent surround sound and practically perfect coverage.


Food & Drink
What’s a party without refreshments? In a room off to the side of the Dance Hall, partygoers will find a couple of open bars, serving the finest drinks you can find in the system - both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. The drinks are free, but at each bar, there’s a rather obvious tip jar sitting on the counter. If your character keeps returning to the bar without giving any tips, expect the bartenders to get more passive aggressive.

In another side room, there is a massive buffet of food set up. High quality foods from this system as well as the past couple of systems can be found, all cooked to perfection and placed in a beautiful presentation. Catering staff are constantly bustling about to ensure that the food is fresh, the trays remain full, and everyone is satisfied with the selection.

Between these two side rooms is another, bigger room that connects them, full of tables and places to sit if you’re looking to have a meal or a place to chat. The music can still be heard in this room, but it isn’t so loud that you have to shout to have a conversation. Waitstaff are available to make sure your needs are met, but otherwise, they will remain silent and politely stay off to the side and out of the way. They are all excellent at their jobs, and perhaps you’ll even find that your glass has been refilled before you can even make the request!


Live Entertainment
Looking for something to do besides music? Then head outside of Dance Hall and you’ll find lots of other entertainment options (as well as another open bar and a smaller buffet). There are bioluminescent gardens to walk through, and even a petting zoo full of local animals. Out in the gardens, there’s an outdoor performance stage where theater troupes will be performing different plays all night (including the fleet’s own troupe, who’ll be performing the play “Captain Bree and her Lady Pirates”).

Furthest away from the Dance Hall, you’ll find that Mr. Dreadhorse even has his own personal racetrack, where ATV races are being held throughout the night. Passengers may watch the races, or even take part of one themselves!


Private Spots
This is a crowded party, so it’s expected you might want some privacy. Thankfully, it’s possible for guests to sneak away to numerous nooks and corners all over the place: plenty of hallways, balconies overlooking the gardens, quiet outdoor areas... If you’re looking for somewhere extra private, there just so happens to be an entire wing of Mr. Dreadhorse’s mansion devoted to guest bedrooms. All of them are decorated in a way you’d expect a rock or heavy metal star to decorate a private getaway (circle beds, bold colors and prints, fuzzy stuff, etcetera). They’re free for the taking, but remember to lock the door- other partygoers might get the same idea you have.

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Looking to steal some stuff? The heist mingle can be found here! The heist itself ICly takes place late into the night and will not disrupt the party, so feel free to have your characters do as they like.

If you have any questions, feel free to direct them over to the OOC post.

Comments

Ezri Dax | open

[musicalhost]

[When the invitations had come through, excitement bubbled up from at least half her former hosts. It doesn't sway her too much either way, she doesn't mind dressing up, plus she did volunteer to help with music for 'Captain Bree' which she doesn't plan on skipping out on.

She arrives wearing a purple dress that shows a good deal of her spots, from her face and neck and shoulders, down to her toes. And before handing over her invitation and heading inside, she does take a look around. This opportunity isn't likely to happen again.

In the dance hall, she might be found dancing once in awhile but only when the music really catches her attention. She's otherwise content to watch and listen, visualizing the notes on some of the songs and committing them to memory. Too bad she didn't have a PADD here to make proper notes.

Drinking... she doesn't. Not alcohol, she doesn't trust herself enough for alcohol yet. She hasn't even been joined a year so she still has a lot of learning to go on what she can and can't handle. This isn't the place for it. Although she might get talked into it, but only drinks that are light on alcohol.]

[or wildcard?]

Arrival

[servantnotserving]

[Lumiére is swanning about as best as he can, happily watching people coming and going and generally enjoying the atmosphere. He recognises her from the network, of course, but forgets the part where she didn't see him. Oh well. ]

Bonjour, mademoiselle! You look positively stunning tonight!

[musicalhost]

[The compliment she hears easily, glancing around with an easy-going smile to thank him-

and not spotting him at first. Which only confuses her until she follows where the voice had come from. It takes all of her experience as Curzon the diplomat not to gawk and thank goodness for that.]

Oh-! Thank you. I certainly tried. [All the while in the back of her mind though, she won't be able to help but think about his appearance. All of her apologies.]

[servantnotserving]

[He appreciates the lack of gawking. He's come to expect gawking. It's a thing.

Of course, he just carries on the conversation like normal, because he's kind of a little shit like that sometimes.]

I would say you did more than try, ma cherie.

[musicalhost]

[Thank you, Curzon.]

Maybe a little? [She rubs at her neck and laughs softly.] The style choices in this system- I definitely had to do some searching.

[servantnotserving]

Ah, oui. This world seems to have a lot of black and...pointy fashion trends, no?

[Everyone looks like they're going to a funeral. Or a war. Maybe a funeral-war?]

But you have pulled it off stunningly. I am sure you will dazzle the dancefloor.

[musicalhost]

It does! It reminds me of older Earth fashions, nothing I ever wore but I remember seeing it in records.

[Her thoughts go more towards war, honestly.]

Maybe not dazzle but I hope that none of the effort goes to waste.

[bythewaves]

[ Maglor remembers her from the play, of course, so at some point during the night he will approach and bow politely ]

Good even, milady. We met briefly, but we were both rather busy, I think! Would you care for a dance?

[musicalhost]

[That's much more formal than she expected and it gets a soft laugh out of her.]

Ezri is good. We were busy, weren't we? I think we did well though.

[She takes a glance at the dance floor and takes in the music for a moment after though before smiling.] I wouldn't say no. Events like this are all about having fun and socializing, after all.

[bythewaves]

Very busy, but I think we did.

[ Maglor smiles back ]

Well met, Lady Ezri. Maglor, at your service! And so they are, this is true. It is good to have a chance to relax a little.

[musicalhost]

Please to meet you, Maglor.

[She takes a glance around the room.] I think everyone feels the same. And maybe Atroma realizes that, a person can only take so much before they just crack.

[bythewaves]

While I would not put it past our captors to allow us to break for amusement, I think they value our sanity too much for that. [ Maglor agrees wryly ]

Besides, everyone likes a party.

[musicalhost]

I'm sure they do. Fixing someone who has broken is very difficult, it could take years.

You aren't wrong though. Well, not entirely. I know a few people who aren't too fond of parties.

[candothat]

[Chekov, dressed for a slightly less rock and roll party and somewhat uneasy, is also quite content to people-watch in the dance hall. He's not in much of a mood for dancing... or for partying, honestly, but he can't very well let Kirk and McCoy go to a formal heist unaccompanied.]

Ezri, hello. What do you think of all of this?

[musicalhost]

[It's hard not to admire how he looks, she can still appreciate that, and then gives him a bright smile. She can at least try to relieve his unease.]

Pavel. It's all... definitely interesting. I can't remember the last time I saw so many people dressed up. And not in dress uniform.

[candothat]

[The unease won't be going anywhere unless someone can guarantee that tonight won't end in disaster, but Ezri's company definitely helps. He returns her smile.]

The same for me. The two prisons I was in before this one were constantly having dances where everyone dressed up, but those were much smaller than this. Also less impressive by virtue of not being held inside of giant private asteroids.

[musicalhost]

[Can anyone ever guarantee that of any event ever?]

I haven't been here long enough, unfortunately, to tell you if this is common or not. I've only been in one other system but I know we didn't have one there.

[candothat]

[No, which is why all events are slightly nerve-racking!]

The underwater system? A party there would have looked very different from this one. Less dancing, more swimming. Less formal attire too, I would think... suits and dresses would be strange to swim in.

[musicalhost]

One of those... swimming ballet things- synchronized swimming maybe? It'd be impressive, you have to admit. And some great costumes could be made.

[It's a silly suggestion, and she knows it, but it'll hopefully distract him?]

Dance Hall

[halfbloodhatchling]

That is a dress that is meant to swirl behind you.

[ Kai himself isn't exactly dressed conservatively. Still, that purple matches his eyes, not hers. He gives her a teasing half-smile and offers his hand out. ]

Want to give it a spin?

[musicalhost]

[She turns at the voice and smiles a bit.]

Oh? [She knew it would swirl a bit at least.]

How can I turn down that offer? [Still smiling, she takes his hand.]

[halfbloodhatchling]

[ Flirting with a crew-member isn't high on Kai's list of things to do, because of the inevitable complications, but dancing with one seems a decent enough distance from that.

Besides, Ezri looks like she could do to have a little fun tonight.

Kai takes her hand until they're further on the dance floor, then settles his other on her side. ]

You like dancing?

[musicalhost]

Sometimes, it depends on the situation. Parties always bring out the best in people.

[Flirting and getting attached isn't really high on her list of priorities either, she''d rather return to Deep Space Nine before that becomes a risk.]

How about you?

[halfbloodhatchling]

[ Flirting is very different from getting attached, as far as Kai is concerned. Part of why it's better not to get into such things with shipmates. ]

Sure. I don't promise to be great at it, but I won't go stepping on your toes.

[musicalhost]

[She doesn't blame him. In her experience, it frequently results in at least small attachments but that doesn't matter too much right now.]

As long as my toes are safe. [A mock severe tone.]