Show Premiere

[Twist]

Kine mingled, their words a soft murmur that swelled with excitement and anticipation, the sounds rising to fill the lobby of the Ballo Della Notte and settle around Twist and Kalos where they stood above it all- watching from the small balcony. A smile teased and played over Twist’s face as she surveyed those below her. A few beasts rumbled up to her, but they were petty and small. Unknown Daeva taking advantage of the tickets she had sent but who would no doubt disappear after the show- skipping the meeting and the power plays it entailed. She didn’t mind. Such kindred had their uses occasionally and it was good to have things to hold over them, enticements if you would.

Silently she held out her arm and felt the warm solid weight of Kalos’s arm press up under hers. Together they disappeared from the balcony only to reappear shortly after in the lobby. The owner and manager, making a rare joint appearance, they began to circle the crowd- speaking softly with guests while they all waited for the show to start.

ooc note

Unless Frac has an issue I would like to give time for people to mingle in the lobby prior to the show with their characters since ideally during the show everyone is watching and not talking. I will then post a brief desc of the first half, give time for an intermission so there can be more mingling and then give a conclusion to the show. I will have the Daeva meeting in a separate thread. Frac- if there are any issues with this, please let me know and I will adjust to how you would like.

Twist and Kalos's Outfits

Kalos is wearing an elegantly tailored black suit with a silver tie and silver cufflinks.

[Argent]

Argent arrived early, smiling and mingling, and...

...behaved.

Tonight was special; not only was his Priscus opening a new show, many of the Kine he was carefully building influence with were in attendance, or representatives thereof.

A conversation here about an art exhibit composed of sections of tree stumps, a backslapping there over a successful wine and cheese fundraiser for the Boy Scouts there. Hushed giggles over his suit straight from the runway, and speculation over WiFi for the whole city.

Argent was in his element, and he waited to see what other sharks came to play in this particular chum.


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Feeding

2010-06-22 21:14:21
Argent rolls 6 to Pre1 + Pers4 + Herd1 (10 Again)
7, 2, 1, 9, 10, 8, 4
3 successes
5V + 1V for Rising + 1V for Blush = 1 Agg Healed, -8V total

[Khalvin]

Yui Surefoot fingers his scarf, straightens his bow tie, then slips the cheapo plastic sunglasses to hold his hair out of his eyes.

He was stylish, and at mark down prices too! Of, course, if you only look rich, don't admit otherwise. Truth be told Yui was scraping just to get moderately good seats.

He waits by the doors among other mortal men who likely also wait for a friend. If not for his style he would likely blend in among them.

[Donan]

James strides into the lobby and glances around as he takes in the faces. It might very be a normal social event but his wolfish instincts were still wary, they always were with large groups of people and he felt happier if he knew for sure there was no huge glaring threat around him.

He adjusted his collar slightly, he'd managed to get the new suit at a fair price, which was good, buying up a cafe had severely stretched his funds and he was happy he'd been able to manage a good suit.

Spotting nothing that screamed "I'm going to kill you!" he began to move around, looking for people to possibly mingle with, and wishing with a pang that he could have talked Sally or Alison into coming.

ST Note:

Resources 1 isn't really a theater and new tuxedo level of income. Please try to keep it real.

[Asa]

Olivette pulled up to the theater in the Hamann-tuned 7 series, slipping out to open the door for her passengers. From the black car, into a sea of black suits and gowns, came Ishani and Asa in white.

It had begun here, at Ballo Della Notte, over a year ago, and it was a foregone conclusion he would ask her to wear the dress. She, of course, had told him she wasn't going to be the only one in the whole damn theater wearing white instead of something dark.

And so she wasn't.

They held hands like teenagers as they entered, mingling, and making their way towards Twist like wolves through a herd of sheep when they were close enough to feel the dear, familiar predator.

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[Mykel]

Max

*Max arrives early; with as many Kindred as there would be gathered tonight, it could be considered an undeclared Court. Best to get there before the trouble starts. He's dressed in a simple tux, one advantage of being dead was you didn't need a tailor; and he'd worn the suit several times before.

His ghoul, Samantha, is also with him; outfitted in a simple black evening dress. Max had gone back and forth on weather to bring her; but finally decided to allow it. It wasn't officially a Court function. Besides, he would have caught hell from her if he hadn't brought her to the theater. A show like this was more to her interest than his anyway.

She holds tightly to his arm, remaining silent unless spoken to; Max had reminded her of the rules of his kind before showing up for the evening. There is a fresh flush to her cheeks, Max deciding on a small drink from the Asian women before entering the theater.*

Max Stats

Willpower 6/6 Blood Pool 11/12 Thread 1/3 of CoB Blush active. Samantha has one level of lethal from the feeding.

Ciara

*The Ventrue decides to go all out for the opening of the theater, rolling to the front doors in a 1935 Duesenberg SJ. Sadly it wasn't hers, the owner wouldn't sell the classic car for any price; but providing a model to serve as the man's arm candy at a recent movie premier had earned her the use of the car for the evening.

The only stipulation was he serve as her driver for the evening, dressed like a chauffeur. Apparently, the man had a think for the 1930's; a love Ciara was all too willing to indulge if it allowed her to make a memorable entrance. For her part, Ciara is dressed in a long, creme colored, art deco inspired dress. She wears her hair down, teardrop diamond earrings, with just a small handbag to hold the essentials.

She steps out of the back seat, taking the mortal man's offered hand with a smile.* Thank you , Mr Bascomb. *The middle aged man just smile, and touches the brim of his hat.* Any excuse to let the old girl stretch her legs. I'll be just around the corner, there's a drive in where us old men gather and talk about cars. Just give me a call when you're ready to be picked up.

*With that, he jumps back into the front seat and pulls away; Ciara smiling at the thought she was at least twice the man's age. She moves gracefully into the lobby, looking around for any Kine or Kindred she might know.*

The Car

The Dress

Ciara's Stats

Willpower 6/6 Blood Pool 10/12, Blush Active

[Alice White]

Alice pulled up to the theater in her blue baja VW Thing. As the vehicle came to a stop she reached over and grabbed Nightfall's hand and gave it a little squeeze before hopping out of the vehicle. She had spent hours finding the perfect dress and in the end had chosen a blue gown that went with her eyes. When Nightfall finally joined her she latched onto his arm and beamed a huge smile up at him while practically bouncing with excitement.

"I can't wait for this to start. It should be so much fun!"

Then she saw all the beautiful women and their gowns arriving, they looked like a scattering of gems among the dark formal wear that most of the men wore. Standing their enthralled for a moment she finally started tugging on his arm to get him to start moving, "Oh! Lets go inside!"

Alice in her gown

Nightfall

Alice's Baja VW Thing

[Premsyl]

Arnold Culler arrives to the Premiere. He doesn't have any accompaniment, coming to the show alone. He's dressed, as he often is at such things, in a nice black suit and tie with matching hat.

The Reeve did not consider himself a fan of the arts, favoring business over pleasure most nights. Still, one did not turn down an invitation to join the most prominent of the city's Kindred in the private balcony belonging to the theatre's owner and Viscountess to the Invictus.

Also, as usual, Arnold found himself concerned regarding security. It was never a guarantee that so many Kine mingling with Kindred in such a public place did not represent a risk to the Masquerade. With the Brood running amok in the city, and the homeless agitators still at large, Arnold felt as if he should definitely be present to keep an eye out.

Seeing that two of his Deputies had already arrived he nodded to them curtly, his look plainly saying keep your eyes open.

He moves into the crowd, mostly consisted of the wealthy and influential amongst Sacramento's inhabitants. For now he does not make any outward attempts to speak with anyone, simply taking in the sights and sounds of so many well-dressed people come to the theater.