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The invitations had gone out. The advertisements had gone up. The time of the Halloween Ball had arrived - a charity event sponsored by the Society of Pennelope for a wealth of needy causes. A time for the well-to-do and the well meaning to join in festive fun for the spooky season.
Hildegarde didn't know much about it. In fact she was only dimly aware of Iago's excitement as he roused her early, pampered her, dressed her, and packed her off to the ball. She only really noticed when she, with Iago on her arm, saw all the other costumes moving towards the large function room. The buzz of the gathered guests was palpable; energised by it, Hildegarde subconsciously squared her shoulders.
"What is the purpose of tonights festivities?" she asked calmly.
"To enjoy yourself, my lady. And perhaps to meet and mingle? You have been quite unsociable of late. I thought this might encourage you out of your shell." Iago responded with bright eye and mysterious smile.
This scene is open to all. Characters with allies or contacts in Culture, Business or Politics may well have found an invite sent to them; everyone else could have heard through the grape-vine as the Society ensured that the event was fairly well publicised.