tampered | Log; Welcome Ball [INCOMPLETE until everyone gets sick of it <3 ]

Where; The Haunted Mansion
When; October 2; Midnight
Rating; This is a joint event for all guests. The "erotic activities" that the UPPER FLOOR guests will be participating in will come later.
Just keep that in mind, okay? Other than that, whatever's cool! ♥
Characters; EVERYONE who is attending the Carnival (BOTH FLOORS)
Summary; The opening event of the all-day carnival (Please read post for all details). This is before everyone splits up into their respective floors. Eat, drink, be merry and mingle!!
Note; (borrowing the idea Rika borrowed from Shahni, cause they're geniuses ♥) Please use the Subject Line when you want to speak to someone specifically or address the whole group.
Example: When wishing to address Kyouya, put "ATTN: Kyouya" in the subject heading.

Log;

As far as preparations went, the joint event between the Ouran Host Club Mad Hatter was nothing short of a success. The entire mansion was elaborately decorated, so much so one almost forgot that the place could send shivers down one's spine. As the guests entered, a cascade of rose petals fluttered down on them, reminiscent of the grandiose entrances into Music Room Three back at Ouran Academy. The rich scents of the food the waiters and waitresses served, paired with the strong but sweet liquors and cocktails went to the head while the strains of exotic asian instruments and the tinkling of bells filled the air seemed to aim at the heart.

Something special was bound to happen tonight...

While no one (save Tamaki) could probably see through his nonchalant façade, Kyouya, while very ambitious, wasn't used to being in the spotlight. Whether it was as the youngest of three sons or the "Shadow King" of the Host Club, the majority of his actions were "below the radar" (so to speak).

Speaking to the masses was something Tamaki was more inclined to do, but something Kyouya could easily adjust to. He patiently waited for silence so and addressed them all:

"Fondest greetings to each and every one of you. I am so glad that you could attend this celebration and enjoy this day with Mad Hatter and the Ouran Host Club.

This initial ball is to welcome you to the carnival and all the guests are encouraged to enjoy the refreshments and music. Later on we shall be separated for events on our respective floors, so for the time being please feel free to get to know eachother and mingle.

The Ouran Host Club's members are offering their services as dance partners, so if you are interested in a dance, please notify the host of your choice to be put on their dance card. As always a small fee is required to do so, however the money is going to the support of the Ouran Host Club and future events by our organization.

With that said, please enjoy the ball."

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"Ah," he murmured, nodding to her words. He had seen children at the courts in Ceres as well; all trained and proper, elequoent and charming. A hard life, he was sure.

"That, I must addmit, comes quite naturaly." He smiled, coating his words with good humor even though she could not see the vague curve of his lips. "But it is no flattery, I promise."

Wave smiled slightly behind her mask, amused now. "If all my dance partners were as smooth as you, my ego wouldn't fit inside this grand room. You may need to think twice before offering such a lovely compliment."

It was, in effect, an expression of gratitude.

"Is there a reason you chose to attend this celebration?" Wave questioned as they turned, keeping up the small talk.

It was better than a dance of silence.

He chuckled softly, finding her quite a charming young lady. Many would blush at a compliment or shy away from it, but her wit was quite enjoyable.

"I enjoy masquerade balls quite a bit. The mystery, anonymity.." He shrugged slightly, alluding to all the night had to offer. "And the colors are fabulous. And you?"

"Much the same," Wave admitted. "It's a rare time when we may do and say what we please, without having to worry too much about what is said or done."

She cast a glance around, smiling to herself at the sight of all the masked figures. "There isn't as much pressure, is there? Knowing no-one can really tell who's who; knowing they aren't quite judging you..."

That was what she enjoyed.

"It does remind me of home."

"You find yourself often judged?" he blinked, wondering about her story and if he'd ever come to know it. But it didn't really matter and he wasn't sure, if after this party was over, he would exactly enjoy another meeting, now that he had said so much.

Shaking the thought, and the pang of guilt that followed, from his thoughts, he nodded. "It's nice to be reminded what we have waiting for us when we leave.."

Mm, and there was that question. Wave smirked bitterly behind the mask, shrugging slightly. "Aren't we all?" she asked, brushing aside the queston before addressing it. "I can't rule. For a couple reasons, but mainly because I don't have magic. Add that to a handful of mages looking for a step up in the world..."

She shrugged again. "It's not the best position to be put in, mm?"

But that didn't matter right now. After all, she wasn't going to deal with it right now... but then the man's final words hit her and she couldn't help but laugh. "When we leave?" she repeated, genuinely amused. "Right now... right now I don't know that I want to. There seems to be a lot more going for this place than where I came from..."

So far, at least--the good and the bad.

Nodding, Fai smiled, his eyes softening with sympathy behind the mask. In Ceres as well there was a certain bias against those who couldn't use magic within the mage court. A foolish discrimination, but it was there.

"Ah.. I suppose it would be a nice place to run away to.. But I cannot stay. I've stayed long too long already.."

"You've been here a while, then?" It was posed as a question, but there was no interrogating tone to her voice.

"Not as long as some.. but far too long. It's dangerous for me to stay in one place for too long. Especially this sort of place.." He smiled softly, mind wandering to his travels and where they had taken him.

"Ah... I see."

She knew how that was.

"It's almost a shame," she noted with a smile. "If you leave, where else should I look for an intelligent conversation?"

At least, one without the heavy flirting or smart comments...

Fai laughed, twirling her gently, eyes bright. "I would have to appologize for that, my lady, if I should leave too soon."

He couldn't leave yet anyways. Not until there was a way to take four others with him.

"I'm surprised," Wave admitted to him, smiling behind her mask. "Most wouldn't give it a second thought."

"Oh?" he murmured, casting her a glance before looking out at the colors once more. "Then most are not giving you the credit you deserve."

"Most don't know me well enough for it to matter, anyway," Wave dismissed lowly, shaking her head.

This topic was starting to turn to where she didn't~ want to go. "Did you come to the ball with anybody?"

Perhaps a petty topic to pursue, but Wave hadn't missed the way he'd been looking around (and if it was only to take in the sights... then so be it).

"No," Fai murmured, eyes returning to her. "Not really. A few friends are here, but.."

There was someone he would have been glad to see, however. An unhappy shape in reds and blacks, no doubt, sulking in a corner instead of enjoying the evening. Red eyes behind a mask, frowning at him. It would have been nice to see him here.

"Yourself?"

Wave chuckled. "I guess you could say I'm new in town--haven't really had the chance to meet anyone yet."

There were a few people she'd exchanged words with, but nobody that had really befriended her...

"I suppose I might say it's another reason for coming here tonight."

Fai blinked at this new piece of information, feeling more than just a sliver of guilt over his reluctance to show the girl who he was beyond the mask. Once again he was in danger of getting to close, but things changed and he was already so far gone, it could hardly hurt any more.

"Why then, do I have the pleasure of being your first acquaintance?"

Behind her mask, Wave smiled slightly. "I suppose you might say that you caught my eye," she said simply. "Someone looking so confident, so strangely fitting into this sort of setting... you stood out."

"Stood out?" He considered this, lifting his eyes to the ceiling. He had always figured himself somewhat of an unremarkable person, quite in the background. But in Ceres, his magical prowess had forced him into the spot light, and perhaps he had grown to fit that roll.

"I'm flattered."

Log; Welcome Ball [INCOMPLETE until everyone gets sick of it <3 ]

To Wave;

to Fai

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to Wave;

to Fai

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to Fai

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to Wave;

to Fai

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