(1004) Court at the Sterling

[Madison Wells]

The main ballroom of the Sterling Hotel appears to have been transformed into a delicate kingdom of Japanese artwork, statues, and royal trappings. The large room has plenty of plush seating that all seems to be facing a large gilded chair set at one end of the room. There are other chairs, smaller then the main chair but bigger then the rest of them that are placed in a semi-circular fashion facing the larger chair. These seats are reserved for the head of covenants, clans, and other kindred with titles. There also appears to be men and woman dressed in either the traditional armor of the samurai or traditional kimonos standing at the back wall. They seem to be in a state of contentment and do not appear to be very aware of their surroundings. However, they do have smiles on their faces and will be eager to please any who approach them.

There are a few large areas that have been cleared of all furniture. In these areas are men sparring with one another. Some of the fighting is completely soundless. Other sparring partners are breathing heavily and small grunts of effort can be heard.

Some of the warriors wear obvious clan colors and shields. Others do not wear anything of the sort, their armor seeming more like pieces slapped together for protection. There is also a scattering of ninja among the fighters, these being the most silent during the sparring. They also seem to move with an ease the others do not and the armor they wear is very light, seeming to be little more then heavy clothing.

Madison stands at the entrance to the ballroom dressed in a purple kimono, her hair done up with small amethysts woven through it in an intricate pattern. A large man stands next to her by an equally large table. A sign reading: Weapons Check has been placed on the table. She smiles at those who approach the door and bids them a good evening in Japanese, bowing to show her respect. She motions for them to enter the room and make way for the rest of the guests.

Room decor, statues, and paintings

[Frost]

Room decor, statues, and paintings

These statues are located at the ballroom entrance.

[Argent]

A geisha arrives, in full regalia; whitened face, and hair pulled back and framed by long feathers. With a low bow, a fan is shown to Madison, to be returned, or not. The edges are razor sharp, and the metal spines show that it is indeed, a weapon.

"Konbanwa, Wells-shi," a masculine voice says in greeting.

Yes, it's Argent.



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[Madison Wells]

Madison smiles and takes the fan, handing it to the large man next to her. He in turn hands her a ticket which she gives to Argent.

"Bonsowa ru, Argent." She says and bows in greeting.

Translation

Good evening Argent.

Madison’s attire

[Ciara Maskelyne]

*Ciara waits patiently outside for the appointed time. Vicky had suggested she show up to Court early, in the same way one would suggest a Kindred avoid Flamethrowers and a tan. But then, there was early, fashionably early, and social faux pas early. She was shooting for fashionably early; fiddling with the folds of her Kosode when an alabaster ghost drifts by. She blinks, looking up as what appears to be a peacock in a kimono moves into the meeting. She takes a few moments to compose herself, following behind Argent at a respectable distance.*

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Michael


Michael got to the Hotel roughly ten minutes early, the entire drive he almost laughed to himself. If I miss it again I'm just going to wait for the sun and walk into it.

Not wanting to just throw something together for his appearance at Court, Michael looked at his wardrobe and finally compromised with putting on a black suit with a bright red handkerchief in the front pocket, the red reminding him of the colors of the flag of Japan. It wasn't much but he felt it was better than nothing. Stepping out of his car he left his weapons in the glovebox, feeling like they'd do more harm than good if he kept them. He limps slightly towards the building, the wounds from Knight Pia still on his legs.

I wonder how the Seneschal plans on letting me heal these. Will he put on a big show in front of the other citizens or will he allow me some dignity and do it in private?...Right like that's going to happen.

He sees that already people are at the door and waits until it's his turn to greet Paladin Wells.

Charlie

Charlie chose not to dress up as much as he did the last time he was at court Which would have been two courts ago...shut up Charlie, don't think it and no one will know it.

Wearing a solid black sweater under a black jacket, he approached the hotel, stopping when he sees a Geisha and a woman wearing a kimono.

Shit, I still feel like I underdressed for this.

Trying not to be too self conscious, Charlie waits outside and tries getting a glimpse inside of what they've done this month in terms of style

[Argent]

Argent rights himself and enters the Court proper, realizing he is the first.

He needed to stop taking off his watch for sex.

[Joseph Hartman]

Joseph arrives a few minutes after Ciara. Having only heard of the theme at the last minute he had decided a suit was best in lue of looking like a fool. He approaches Madison.

"Good evening Ms. Wells"

[Frost]

Madison

Madison greets each person as she had greeted Argent, giving them a bow of respect, taking any weapons they may present, and motioning for them to enter the room to allow the next person in line to make their way in.

Six

Six enters the hotel and takes no time finding the ballrom. She waits in line with the others and greets the woman in the kimono with a smile.

She'd dropped her obfuscate before entering the hotel and seems a bit uncomfortable because of it. However, it was Elysium and she hadn't any other choice.

Her nearly six foot slender frame is dressed in a simple black dress that hugs the shape of her body. Her long blond hair is down, with no adornment and cascades over her shoulders. Her violet eyes look around the room and seem to take in every detail of the place and those in it. She seems to be soaking in her surroundings as she moves through the room, inspecting each piece of artwork carefully before moving on to the next.

SL 4 (Powerful Presence, Intense Violet Eyes)
BP 4

[Regina Pia]

Regina arrives, in what could be considered unthematic attire. She is wearing a loose fitting, elegant white shirt and loose, elegant red slacks. She ignores the geisha for a moment, even as she her blood demands harsh violence, and heads over to see Madison. After receiving directions on where to change, she heads to the changing room. Nami, as dutiful as ever, was waiting there to help adjust the armor, as Regina stood. Nami helps drape the chainmail artfully over her Regnant.

chainmail

She wore her swords openly, which matched perfectly with the armor. Dismissed, Nami departed, until the end of the evening. Finding a lonely young man in the bar, she began hitting him up for drinks.
Regina returned to the courtroom, her hair tied back in an elegant braid, the armor forcing her to move much more slowly, to retain the grace that she normally carried herself with.
She approaches the Geisha and Madison, and inclines her head.
"Paladin Wells, a pleasure. My thanks again, for the accommodations.". It really was quite difficult to maintain composure with her beast screaming for violence. She looks at the Geisha. Her beast recognized it, even as it screamed to smear her blood all over her armor. But for the life of her, Regina could not place the figure.
"Pardon me, but have we met before?"