Rowaini Musketeers: One For All and All For One

[Rystil Arden]

*Everyone begins to quiet down as Richard Dulirand stands up to call attention.*

"My friends, thank you everyone for joining me here tonight. This gala has gotten to a simply fabulous start, and I owe it to the quality and enthusiasm of you, my honoured guests. A toast to you!" he downs a toast, and many join him, "And now that everyone is here and had a chance to exchange pleasantries, I think it's time to let the dancing...begin! Maestro, let's start with the Paradiso Capriccio in 3/4."

*The conductor nods to Richard's request, and everyone begins to clear the dance floor as the orchestra does a bit of tuning. Young nobleman catch the eyes of the lady they want to dance with first--this would be the time to ask someone out to the first dance.*

 

[Rystil Arden]

Hyacinthe put back the bottle where it was and move aside the wall, in sight of the man who has requested his service. He wait there amoment, making sure he has no more request and also to overhear the discussion, a little curious about that masked woman. If everyone ignore him for a moment or dimiss him, he will leave.

*Hyacinthe takes the opening when everyone is too busy with the conversation to pay him any attention, and he ducks out, looking again for the servants' quarters. This time, after a few more false starts, he finds the right place, and he sees many servants hustling and bustling about.*

 

[Fenris]

Tristan bows to Angelique. "Mat I have the honor of the first dance Mademoiselle" Tristan asks.

OOC: If she refuses, he'll ask Triel. If one accepts, Tristan will gently nudge Tommy towards the other as h=they walk to the dance floor, if Tommy seems a bit shy.

 

[Shayuri]

At the refreshment table, as he pours the wine, Jacen pauses and looks around as Richard speaks. He carefully takes his time filling each glass with the proper, requested spirit as he thinks furiously...either trying to decide who to ask, or perhaps trying to work out a way to politely avoid it...

 

[Rystil Arden]

*Angelique nods and takes his proferred arm. Tommy does seem shy, but eventually, Tristan manages to nudge him close enough to the prettier younger Dechevres sister that Triel can grab his arm, pretend he was the one who invited her, and drag him out to the dance floor.*

*Meanwhile, Jacen gets the wine for Anne, Belinda, and Aric (and presumably himself).*

 

[unleashed]

"Hmm, that's very charming, Gabriel. Sweet. Really. But as I said, I'm not quite the same as Ygraine. No, Gabriel, I have a challenge for you--it is one I give to any man who pitches woo my way: Go seek three women more beautiful than I, take in the fullness of their beauty, talk to them and learn who they are. If you still prefer me best of all, then I find that far more romantic, a testimony stronger than mere words."

“Of course Elise, though I doubt I will find three women more beautiful here this night, so I shall keep your challenge in mind should our paths cross again in future.”

*The conductor nods to Richard's request, and everyone begins to clear the dance floor as the orchestra does a bit of tuning. Young nobleman catch the eyes of the lady they want to dance with first--this would be the time to ask someone out to the first dance.*

“Ah, a capriccio, how fitting. Would you do me the honour of the first dance, my lady?” Gabriel asks with a broad smile, bowing and presenting his arm to Elise.

 

[Velmont]

Hyacinthe looks around and try not to be in the way of the servants who are working. he will try to spot one that seems to be the talkative and gossiping type of servant and will try to introduce himself. Learning a bit mroe about the people here and maybe about that masked woman would be a good thing.

 

[Rystil Arden]

“Of course Elise, though I doubt I will find three women more beautiful here this night, so I shall keep your challenge in mind should our paths cross again in future.”

“Ah, a capriccio, how fitting. Would you do me the honour of the first dance, my lady?” Gabriel asks with a broad smile, bowing and presenting his arm to Elise.

"Mais non, I already promised Gerard the first dance. But I'll catch you for a dance later on Gabriel."

"Shall we go, ma cherie?" Gerard offers Elise his arm.

"Don't worry, Gabriel. It's nearly even among men and women here, perhaps a few more ladies--it should be easy to find someone to dance with."

 

[Shayuri]

Finally, after a moment of hesitation, Jacen heads back to the others, giving the ladies their wine, then the other man. He then sips his wine and looks out at the dancers, perhaps considering how to ask someone to dance...or wondering who to ask.

 

[Rystil Arden]

Finally, after a moment of hesitation, Jacen heads back to the others, giving the ladies their wine, then the other man. He then sips his wine and looks out at the dancers, perhaps considering how to ask someone to dance...or wondering who to ask.

"Merci," Belinda thanks him, taking a sip before placing the wine down on the nearby table.

"Thank you, Jacen," Anne replies.

*As Valmont leads Belinda off to the dance, Anne glances around and sees Aric approaching her, so she rushes over to close the distance with Jacen.*

"Hey, would you like to dance?" she asks him.