Rowaini Musketeers: One For All and All For One

[Fenris]

*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).*

Tristan can't help but laugh out loud watching poor Tommy get ensnared by Triel as he escorts Angelique out to the floor. "Now my dear are there any young men here tonight that will come seeking a dance with you? For they shall have to wrest you from my arms, and I doubt there is a man here who could do that." says Tristan smiling down at Angelique.

 

[unleashed]

"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."

OOC: I thought that might happen.

Gabriel chuckles, “Oh, I’m not worried Elise, the wait will simply heighten anticipation all the more ... enjoy the dance you two.”

Turning back to the other two ladies Gabriel offers his hand to Zoe, grinning as he asks, “Will you then do me the honour of the first dance, my little mischief-maker.”

 

[Shayuri]

Jacen looks a little flustered, but recovers his composure quickly and bows.

"Certainly...though I should warn you, this would be my first -formal- dance. So...I will do my best to keep my feet clear of yours," he says with a smile.

A little hesitantly, he takes Anne's hand and waist...he's really no bigger than her either, being as young as he is, and the two start to dance. What Jacen lacks in experience he makes up for in a natural grace...it seems his skill in footwork and swordplay translate decently well to the dance floor. At first he's a little awkward holding Anne, but seems to relax a bit after a minute or so...although he's still focused more on what his feet are doing and following the flow of the music than he is on conversing with his partner.

 

[Rystil Arden]

Tristan can't help but laugh out loud watching poor Tommy get ensnared by Triel as he escorts Angelique out to the floor. "Now my dear are there any young men here tonight that will come seeking a dance with you? For they shall have to wrest you from my arms, and I doubt there is a man here who could do that." says Tristan smiling down at Angelique.

"Well, I don't know...if my father comes down and sees us dancing, he might get a bit livid. He has little love for 'heretics', as he would call you," she replies, leaving her own opinions unstated, "But I doubt that will happen. Do you know this dance?" she asks, wondering if she should explain it to him or just try to join in with the other couples.

 

[Rystil Arden]

OOC: I thought that might happen.

Gabriel chuckles, “Oh, I’m not worried Elise, the wait will simply heighten anticipation all the more ... enjoy the dance you two.”

Turning back to the other two ladies Gabriel offers his hand to Zoe, grinning as he asks, “Will you then do me the honour of the first dance, my little mischief-maker.”

"Well, I don't see why not," Zoe laughs as she takes his hand and shakes her head a bit, dispelling a bit of body language that was oddly similar to Gabriel's just a moment before when Elise went away with Gerard, though she didn't seem to be mocking him by it, "I'm going to guess you might actually know the dances from this region, but even if you don't, we can just improvise and do it a bit different than everyone else--it'll be fun to stir things up."

 

[Rystil Arden]

Jacen looks a little flustered, but recovers his composure quickly and bows.

"Certainly...though I should warn you, this would be my first -formal- dance. So...I will do my best to keep my feet clear of yours," he says with a smile.

A little hesitantly, he takes Anne's hand and waist...he's really no bigger than her either, being as young as he is, and the two start to dance. What Jacen lacks in experience he makes up for in a natural grace...it seems his skill in footwork and swordplay translate decently well to the dance floor. At first he's a little awkward holding Anne, but seems to relax a bit after a minute or so...although he's still focused more on what his feet are doing and following the flow of the music than he is on conversing with his partner.

*Anne may not have the natural fluid talent that Jacen does from his years of training at the blade, but she has clearly practised this dance many many times until she has it just right, which allows her to compensate admirably. It also means that she knows exactly where the dance is going to go before it goes there, so despite the lively pace and quick tempo, she finds moments to perform small flourishes every once in a while and to press up against him at other times. She seems to find it interesting to gaze into his eyes straight forward at eye level without looking up, though Jacen is usually looking down to make sure he gets the steps right, so he only rarely notices when the fast pace and her movements cause her dress to shift and reveal a bit more skin even than usual.*

 

[Rystil Arden]

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.

*Hyacinthe finds most of the servants bustling about to perform various tasks. Some of them seem to be at ease, though, and he takes the time to talk to them. He's able to determine an approximate guest list--a few of the actual Barons, Baronets, and Viscounts have come as well to dine with Baron Dulirand (these would be the people that Hyacinthe stumbled across), but the main event is the young nobles. Some of the guests include:

[SBLOCK=Big List]
Gerald Cambres--Richard's drinking buddy and best mate
Jean Darsanne il'Jurai--Initiate of the Jurai blademasters
Aric Dandilo--Known to be a bit of a braggart, a young dandy who spins tall tales of his own prowess. Son of Baronet Guillaume Dandilo
Valmont Merteuil--a romantic and handsome fellow with no lack of admirers among the ladies
Percival Dublanc--A quiet stuttering and shy young man, quite clumsy
Armand Chauvelin--A sarcastic young rake, despite being a bit of a jerk, he still attracts the ladies
Eric Chauvelin--Armand's younger brother. A nicer fellow, easier to get along with
Algus Sadalfas--A young noble, and retainer to Marquis Elmdor
Julien Sorel--A gambler and former candidate for a priest who decided to return to a worldly life
Gerard Dupin--A charming ladies' man with a winning smile
Meleagant Degorre--A young nobleman known for his temper, particularly in one incident where a servant spilled wine by mistake all over Meleagant's coat and Meleagant struck the servant so hard that it knocked the man unconscious.

Mlle X-nobody knows who she really is. There are more rumours as to crazy possibilities than there are people telling them.
Elise Lyrelle--A gregarious young bachelorette, red-gold hair, daughter of Viscount Johan Lyrelle. Loves dancing, music, and parties. Incredibly gorgeous and kind to servants, she's pretty much an undisputed favourite among male servants, not counting Mlle X.
Cecile Dyprans--A shy and delicate young bachelorette, daughter of Baron Stefan Dyprans
Belinda Fermor--Raven-tressed starry-eyed young lady, daughter of Baronet Maurice Fermor
Anne Debreuil--Daughter of Baronet Hebert Debreuil, and of far greater beauty than usual for a Baronet's daughter. Anne is not afraid to flaunt her looks.
Felicity Ladren--Happy-go-lucky and (the rumours say) promiscuous daughter of Baron Pierre Ladren
Julie Novier--Bookish brunette daughter of Baron Jean Novier
Adrienne Tyngere--An antsy but perceptive young lady, daughter of Baron Robert Tyngere
Ingrid Dandilo--A bit of a naive country girl with long straight dark hair, daughter of Baronet Guillaume Dandilo and sister of Aric
Heloise Abelas--A cosmopolitan socialite who spends much of her time in the city, daughter of Baronet Donad Abelas
Giselle Prillard-- Sweet, gentle, and naive, she loves animals. A pretty girl with chestnut curls, daughter of Baron Michel Prillard
Katrine Larochelle--A dreamy-eyed young lady who loves art and poetry, daughter of the Viscount Ducan Larochelle
Lynette Lenoir--Dark-haired somewhat antisocial daughter of Baron Edouard Lenoir
Melisante Degorre--Daughter of Baron Bagdemags Degorre, sister of Meleagant Degorre . Much more pleasant to be around than her brother, usually, though some of the female servants consider her to be rather more catty than she puts on.
Pauline Tovron--An excellent seamstress with a good eye for detail, takes pride in her craftsmanship, daughter of the Baronet Desmond Tovron
Angelique Dechevres--Extremely religious young lady, devout in her belief in the angels. Daughter of Baron Guy Dechevres
Triel Dechevres--Prettier younger sister of Angelique
Rachel Larue--A fan of epic stories. Daughter of Baronet Gaston Larue
Zoe Arobin--Impish, mischievous, and capricious, likes to tell jokes and play pranks. Daughter of Viscount Arnaud Arobin
Valerie Couchaud--Flighty and beautiful, with quicksilver moods that shift between big pouty lips and a perfect smile. Daughter of Count Daniel Couchaud
Ygraine Cortinel--A lady of great beauty, with chestnut-brown hair and green eyes, possessed also with an ironic mixture of vanity and insecurity about her looks such that she needs constant affirmation. Daughter of Count Gorlas Cortinel[/SBLOCK]

 

[Velmont]

Hyacinthe found the information interesting. He keeps a few notes to himself and then return to the bal room where he had left his master. He will stay next to wall, observing and waiting and trying to find in teh crowd this mysterious Mlle X. If he can learn somehing about her and give that information back to Gabriel, he might raise the favor of his master toward him.

[SBLOCK=Big List]
Gerald Cambres--Richard's drinking buddy and best mate
Jean Darsanne il'Jurai--Initiate of the Jurai blademasters
Aric Dandilo--Known to be a bit of a braggart, a young dandy who spins tall tales of his own prowess. Son of Baronet Guillaume Dandilo
Valmont Merteuil--a romantic and handsome fellow with no lack of admirers among the ladies
Percival Dublanc--A quiet stuttering and shy young man, quite clumsy
Armand Chauvelin--A sarcastic young rake, despite being a bit of a jerk, he still attracts the ladies
Eric Chauvelin--Armand's younger brother. A nicer fellow, easier to get along with
Algus Sadalfas--A young noble, and retainer to Marquis Elmdor
Julien Sorel--A gambler and former candidate for a priest who decided to return to a worldly life
Gerard Dupin--A charming ladies' man with a winning smile
Meleagant Degorre--A young nobleman known for his temper, particularly in one incident where a servant spilled wine by mistake all over Meleagant's coat and Meleagant struck the servant so hard that it knocked the man unconscious.
Viscount Johan Lyrelle--Father of Elise Lyrelle and have been talking at the upper floor about Mlle X with one of the Dullirand
Baronet Hebert Debreuil--Father of Anne Debreuil and have been talking at the upper floor about Mlle X with one of the Dullirand

Mlle X-nobody knows who she really is. There are more rumours as to crazy possibilities than there are people telling them. (Princess Althea?)
Elise Lyrelle--A gregarious young bachelorette, red-gold hair, daughter of Viscount Johan Lyrelle. Loves dancing, music, and parties. Incredibly gorgeous and kind to servants, she's pretty much an undisputed favourite among male servants, not counting Mlle X.
Cecile Dyprans--A shy and delicate young bachelorette, daughter of Baron Stefan Dyprans
Belinda Fermor--Raven-tressed starry-eyed young lady, daughter of Baronet Maurice Fermor
Anne Debreuil--Daughter of Baronet Hebert Debreuil, and of far greater beauty than usual for a Baronet's daughter. Anne is not afraid to flaunt her looks.
Felicity Ladren--Happy-go-lucky and (the rumours say) promiscuous daughter of Baron Pierre Ladren
Julie Novier--Bookish brunette daughter of Baron Jean Novier
Adrienne Tyngere--An antsy but perceptive young lady, daughter of Baron Robert Tyngere
Ingrid Dandilo--A bit of a naive country girl with long straight dark hair, daughter of Baronet Guillaume Dandilo and sister of Aric
Heloise Abelas--A cosmopolitan socialite who spends much of her time in the city, daughter of Baronet Donad Abelas
Giselle Prillard-- Sweet, gentle, and naive, she loves animals. A pretty girl with chestnut curls, daughter of Baron Michel Prillard
Katrine Larochelle--A dreamy-eyed young lady who loves art and poetry, daughter of the Viscount Ducan Larochelle
Lynette Lenoir--Dark-haired somewhat antisocial daughter of Baron Edouard Lenoir
Melisante Degorre--Daughter of Baron Bagdemags Degorre, sister of Meleagant Degorre . Much more pleasant to be around than her brother, usually, though some of the female servants consider her to be rather more catty than she puts on.
Pauline Tovron--An excellent seamstress with a good eye for detail, takes pride in her craftsmanship, daughter of the Baronet Desmond Tovron
Angelique Dechevres--Extremely religious young lady, devout in her belief in the angels. Daughter of Baron Guy Dechevres
Triel Dechevres--Prettier younger sister of Angelique
Rachel Larue--A fan of epic stories. Daughter of Baronet Gaston Larue
Zoe Arobin--Impish, mischievous, and capricious, likes to tell jokes and play pranks. Daughter of Viscount Arnaud Arobin
Valerie Couchaud--Flighty and beautiful, with quicksilver moods that shift between big pouty lips and a perfect smile. Daughter of Count Daniel Couchaud
Ygraine Cortinel--A lady of great beauty, with chestnut-brown hair and green eyes, possessed also with an ironic mixture of vanity and insecurity about her looks such that she needs constant affirmation. Daughter of Count Gorlas Cortinel[/SBLOCK]

 

[unleashed]

"Well, I don't see why not," Zoe laughs as she takes his hand and shakes her head a bit, dispelling a bit of body language that was oddly similar to Gabriel's just a moment before when Elise went away with Gerard, though she didn't seem to be mocking him by it, "I'm going to guess you might actually know the dances from this region, but even if you don't, we can just improvise and do it a bit different than everyone else--it'll be fun to stir things up."

“Well, there’s little fun in being just like everyone else is there,” Gabriel laughs, as he leads Zoe onto the dance floor and right into the dance. Beginning with the conventional steps, he adds little embellishments and variations as the dance progresses, his eyes only leaving hers to make sure his alterations aren’t going to send them crashing into any of the other dancers.

 

[Rystil Arden]

“Well, there’s little fun in being just like everyone else is there,” Gabriel laughs, as he leads Zoe onto the dance floor and right into the dance. Beginning with the conventional steps, he adds little embellishments and variations as the dance progresses, his eyes only leaving hers to make sure his alterations aren’t going to send them crashing into any of the other dancers.

*Zoe joins in the improvisation quite excitedly, though with his nearly-unwavering gaze towards her eyes, he can see that she isn't looking back into his nearly as often. Perhaps because she is not paying as much attention or perhaps because he does well catching the rhythm of the allegro upbeat dance, she turns out to be only slightly better at dancing this than he is, and she is clearly more used to this song. He is barely watching the others, but at a glance, he can still tell that Elise is simply fantastic--he would have been much more outmatched with Elise, whereas with Zoe, the two are more in tandem. Zoe seems to be looking towards Elise a goodly percentage of the time, too.*

*As Gabriel and Zoe pass another couple, the assertive young man from the last group who was dominating a conversation as well as the girl with the long dark hair who was listening to him, he barely notices, because he is almost exclusively watching Zoe, that something, perhaps a handkerchief, drops from her pocket, and at the next instant, the two of them spin to the side, and there is the sound of a minor thump, as the man trips and falls to the ground. A small pocket forms around him to let him and his partner get their bearings to start again.*

*Later in the song, Zoe and Gabriel head into an increasingly rapid series of spins, right next to Elise and Gerard, actually, with the beautiful girl with full lips and a dazzling smile who moved through the conversations like quicksilver on the other side. Not to be outdone, Elise subtly guides Gerard into leading into an impressive tricky series of pirouettes that complements Gabriel's and Zoe's. Constantly reading Zoe's body language to continue as she is leading, he notices that her hand darts in the wrong direction momentarily and she stifles a grin, but then she's back to usual for the spin, and with the rapidity of the turn, she is on her way away and into a different shift of steps for the next segment of the Capriccio, as suddenly Gabriel finds a lovely hand coming in to slap him from the side with the girl whose name he doesn't know yet (he can easily dodge it if he wants, or take it, as he chooses).*