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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[hoodwinking]

[Bonnie generally enjoyed social gatherings like this. Every so often, she'd have to crash one of these balls to take down a vampire with a group of lower-ranking hunters, and it was always fun to see the reactions of all the people scattering when the bullets started flying. Tonight, she's a little subdued. With her trying to keep a low profile she was forced to leave her basket behind on the ship, concealing what little she could on her person. Annoying, but necessary.

One of the problems with having such a young face and a cute disposition as hers was the occasional Naval Officer stopping her to comment on who she was with. She always said that her guardian was away speaking to others, and with a curtsy, she skipped away. One in particular, happened to say after that that her mother should be proud of having such a cute and respectful daughter. With a false smile and one more curtsy, she walked away again. Muttering "jackass" under her breath.

She can be found wandering around the ball, listening in on conversations and drinking water. For the most part, she's attempting to blend in for info.]

[hiken]

[Snickering, Ace caught wind of what Bonnie muttered after one conversation. He didn't recognize her straight away, but her presence when she started cursing reminded him. He dipped and bowed to her right away, smiling sedately.]

You're pretty good. I didn't know Grell had people that subtle.

[hoodwinking]

[With a giggle and a completely sarcastic curtsy, she beams up.]

Subtly is my middle name. It's harder to get the info you want if your knife's already at their throat.

[hiken]

[Raising himself back up, Ace found himself shrugging.]

That depends. I usually let my knuckles ask questions. The duller the swing, the longer you can keep askin'.

Ahhh, right. You should have a dance with me in the hall sometime. It'll be worth the info.

[hoodwinking]

Ah... I would, but I'm not a strong dancer. [Which was... half true. Truthfully, she's never tried. She's more of a singer anyway.]

[hiken]

A strong dancer is just someone who's had their toes stepped on just enough.

[He bowed his head and grinned, waving his hand lightly.]

Look for me if you change your mind, alright?

[hoodwinking]

Yeah, of course, Mr... ah, have I caught your name yet? Something about you's familiar...

[She was positive she saw him during the Navy's attack on the Roses. Must be a part of the Spades.]

[hiken]

[Without hesitation, Ace looked back and smiled.

It was clear he didn't give a shit about subterfuge, himself.]

Ace.

[hoodwinking]

[Ace! Right, as in Portgas D. Ace. As in, "the highest bounty in the entire sea". Actually...]

You know what? Screw it! I think I can set aside a dance.

[hiken]

Hah! Is my name openin' that many windows, miss?

[He set his hands on his hips, snickering like the bandit he was.]

[hoodwinking]

Given how big these seas seem, who knows when I'll get this opportunity again~!

[Even though the Spades had fought off the Navy with the Roses, there was a certain doubt in her mind that meeting with the Captain wouldn't be easy.

Not that she knew much about him.]

You'll show me how, right?

[hiken]

We'll definitely see. [Ace took the moment to bow to Bonnie, holding out his hand. Since she wasn't as experienced in ballroom etiquette.]

Normally, I'm not supposed to talk, but--you're supposed to take someone's hand if you accept the offer to dance.

[hoodwinking]

Of course, of course.

[which, she does. The ballroom was a little foreign to her, but she was adaptable. It all came part of the job.]

[hiken]

[Ace stood up and walked with Bonnie to the actual hall. The conversations were brimming and he had to raise his voice a measure, but he was fairly good at talking with a raise in his voice that didn't catch everyone's attention unless he wanted it to.]

So, do you want to start out easy? I can point out a few officers for you.

[hoodwinking]

Now now, don't make it too easy on me. I like a challenge.

[Her ears were open, and there was a steady determination on her face. Knowing that there were bound to be some rumors of treasures or intel on the Admirals within that could give them a clue to actually standing against one in the future.

She was still sore about having to run away, and hoped for any info at all to take one of those bastards down.]