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.

Comments

[hiken]

[He might have gotten her close, but there were still a dozen different ways for him to ruin it.]

You're paying me good compliments and we haven't even properly greeted each other. I'd mention you look beautiful if not for how rushed that would seem.

[yatteyanyo]

-A huff.- Heavy handed flattery... once a knave, always a knave.

[hiken]

[His smile turned a little more genuine and relaxed when he heard that word.]

I never wanted to be anything but. Real 'gentlemen' turn out to be useless men who rest on morals they didn't invent for themselves.

As it is, I'm having fun. How about you?

[yatteyanyo]

-There's a small chuckle on her part.- Real gentlemen aren't like that at all... But a real gentleman is one regardless of their class or rank, I've found. My date, for instance, young Link? Quite the real gentleman. He'll make a good husband to a lucky girl someday.

So yes. I'm actually having fun. -And dreading that Ace, honest to a fault as he was... was bound to get into trouble. But oh well. Best to enjoy the few moments of peace and familiarity she could while it lasted.-

[hiken]

See, your definition is something I wouldn't mind.

[Ace raised one hand, gesturing to the crowd.] On the other hand, we have the rest of the world.

But, I'll let you go. You waiting for that Link fella?

[yatteyanyo]

He's... using the facilities.

[hiken]

... Is he? It's gotta be trouble, leaving your woman out to fend for herself among wolves.

[yatteyanyo]

If you'll recall... -She lifted her finger, a light sparking running up and down the digit, just subtle enough that only they would notice it.- I am quite capable of defending myself.

[hiken]

Ahhh, I know that much. But, it's the weak men you gotta worry about, not the strong ones.

[Ace tipped his hat and began to leave her.] The strongest man taking over the world is inevitable, but it's a hell of a lot scarier if the weakest man does.