Masquerade Ball - Totally not an ambush

[hiken]

Who: Anyone going to the Corsair Island Masquerade Ball!
Where: ...IDK?
When: April 26th - 27th (Early AM)
What: The Masquerade Ball + Ambush (12am)
Warnings: D for dancing, V for violence, A for Ace, L for Luffy
Style: Action or prose.
Status: Open to anyone attending!

There are going to be two main threads. One for the ball itself and the other for the Ambush! There will be an obligatory third thread for FASHION. Just remember to tag your muse in the subject header and OTA or 'Closed to ???' as you comment.

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OPEN! near the beginning

[formerabyssinian]

[The ball is as extravagant as he expected. Dressed in a navy uniform, with his hair neatly in place underneath a cap and his sword at his side (luckily the uniform came with a belt for it), Aya walks through the crowd, engaging with other navy officers as they approached him. Grateful for the information about navy ranks, salutes, and other things, Aya doesn't feel hesitant at all while interacting with them.]

[Eventually, he does excuse himself, giving the reason of meeting his date. It's true enough, and a young man in the navy surely needs to socialize with the opposite gender more often.]

[Feel free to catch Aya as he makes his way back into the crowd.]

[booyaka_boom]

*Now that Selphie was all dressed up and actually at the ball, she was feeling a little nervous. Maybe that was weird, but she'd tried so hard to look good, not that she would let Aya know that. She had to find him, somewhere in the crowd. Maybe the navy are more polite sometimes that she thought, or maybe in her current outfit they were being generous and letting her past, but Selphie moved around with ease until - there. She spotted Aya, eventually, and bashfully made her way towards him, lifting a hand in a small wave in case he didn't see her*

[formerabyssinian]

[For Aya not to spot Selphie in his effort to actually find her would be remiss, and he does see her. His eyes widen at how amazing she looks and makes his way over to her, smiling all the way. When he finally reaches her, he stops about an arm's length away, simply staring.]

You look... [There are a lot of words he's thinking of, but only one could do justice.] Beautiful.

[booyaka_boom]

*Selphie too, is taking in just how handsome Aya looks in the crisp white uniform. She does, actually, feel not to dissimilar to some kind of day dream she might have had. Then she notices the way that Aya is smiling, how he looks at her, and she can feel her heart beating that little bit faster, blushing too. Excuse the rather adoring expression on her face*

Thank you, Aya. You look...gorgeous. I mean, handsome kind of gorgeous...

[formerabyssinian]

I know. I mean, I understand. It's better than hideous. [He disliked wearing white, but if it suited his role for tonight, he can deal with it. Then hope he'll never have to do it again.] Enjoying yourself?

[booyaka_boom]

Aya, you're definitely not hideous! *She smiles and closes the gap between them, taking up his arm in hers, but not knowing if kisses are allowed here, so refraining from that. For now* I pretty much just here, but I'm having more fun already with you here.

[formerabyssinian]

[Aya chuckles as he adjusts his arm for Selphie and leads them to an area where drinks are being served.] I don't think I'll be much more fun than the ball, though.

[booyaka_boom]

I don't know about that! Already this is my favourite - *She pauses as she's about to say mission, but realises that's a bad idea* - event. So long as you're sure to have time to dance with me before... well, before later.

[formerabyssinian]

Oh? [Aya wonders if she's been to others before this one. Smiling, he weaves them through the crowd, getting closer to the bar area.] It's good to know this ranks high for you.

[Ah, right. Dancing. He got enough lessons to be able to dance, but he was still stiff from time to time.Aya rubs the back of his neck in uncertainty.]

One dance wouldn't hurt... [Maybe.]

[booyaka_boom]

*Selphie just gives a giggle at that and uses her free hand to salute him the way she's learned the navy here do it. Then she takes two glasses of champagne from a passing waiter and hands one to him*

One? I think we could manage two! And it'll only hurt if you put your foot under my heels.

[formerabyssinian]

Why would I put my foot under your sharp heels? [Aya takes the champagne with a nod, allowing his look of indignation to turn into a lesser look of indignation.]

How about we get through the first dance and see where it goes?

[booyaka_boom]

*Oh dear. She didn't mean to annoy him with that. She takes a long drink from her glass, then tries to keep it obvious that she was only joking around*

I mean, I haven't danced with you yet, so I dunno how good or not you might be!

*She giggles and blushes, pleased at least to be getting one dance from him. It was better than none*

[formerabyssinian]

[He's sure he's decent enough..]

[Aya gives her a soft smile, lifting his glass to her.]

I hope you judge on a curve.

[booyaka_boom]

*Selphie smiles brightly and touches her glass to his, looking so excited and so happy, choosing to forget for now what might happen later*

Don't worry, I have my own ways of judging.

*Which she doesn't really, but she winks and pretends. Her champagne is gone a little too quickly, because she keeps glancing at the couples dancing, and is eager to get out there*

[formerabyssinian]

[Aya smiles and takes a sip of the champagne. He doesn't want to be too inebriated this night, so he'll probably leave more than half behind.]

Just let me know when you're ready.

[booyaka_boom]

*Selphie, though, in all her excitement, manages to somehow quickly finish off her glass, and she leaves it on the tray of a passing waiter*

Okay, sailor! I'm ready!

*Not enough champagne to make her drunk, but she'll be perhaps a little more exicted*

[watchesthesea]

[Kairi had been spending her time wondering around, blending in as best as she could and pretending she was the daughter of one of the navy men. It seemed easy enough and she looked sweet and innocent enough for them to actually believe such a thing.

She had just moved on from a nice couple before spotting Aya from the corner of her eye. Best go make nice right now, after all she was a navy mans daughter, she should at least speak to some of the navy herself.]

Good evening. I hope you are enjoying yourself? [She said with a cutsey, knowing full well that people might still be watching. For now it was best to keep up the act.]

[formerabyssinian]

[Seeing Kairi there is a bit surprising, since he was sure she may not have wanted to be here. Aya tips his cap to her lightly with a smile.]

I am, thank you. And yourself?

[watchesthesea]

I am fine myself. This ball is quite entertaining.

[She gives a small smile slightly. Sure one might not want to be here, but if it helped them in anyway it was for the best.]

[formerabyssinian]

Is this your first time to one?

[Small talk is safe ground for him. He isn't sure of what role she's playing, but he'll play along with it.]

[watchesthesea]

It is actually. I guess considering my age now is the best time as any.

[Playing a navy daughter seemed easy enough, sure she didn't know a lot of stuff but others it was much easier.]

[formerabyssinian]

[Aya looks about, seeing people mill around, dance, or just talk amongst others.]

It's not so different than others. [He's only guessing, but he's pretty certain he wouldn't be far off.] I'm waiting to see who adds something extra to the punch. [Aya chuckles.]

[watchesthesea]

[She tilts her head slightly.]

Adding something to the punch> Why would someone want to do that?

[Such an innocent question asked.]

[formerabyssinian]

They mostly think it's fun to see how people react to the extra alcohol. [Aya shrugs, looking disinterested.] It's silly.

[watchesthesea]

[She pauses, shaking her head for a moment. Seriously, why would people do that, she had to wonder.]

It does sound silly and not something I would like to happen.