genessia | EVENT- Genessia Masquerade

Masquerade! Paper faces on parade
Masquerade! Hide your face so the world will never find you
Masquerade! Every face a different shade
Masquerade! Look around, there's another mask behind you

Welcome
Though the evening outside is chilly, there’s nothing but warmth and lively atmosphere inside. The room itself (the ballroom atop the self proclaimed ‘most romantic and luxurious’ Genessian getaway) is almost blinding, glittering with gold from floor to ceiling, save for the towering framed windows that provide a beautiful sight of the city below. Tables are scattered here and there around the perimeter should attendees wish to rest their feet, but the centerpiece of the evening seems to be the massive, sparkling chandelier casting its warm, golden glow over a rather extensive dance floor. One end of the room is reserved for the band, poised just near the hearth featuring a roaring fire, while the other showcases a grand staircase on which one may make their entrance, should they choose to explore the upper lofts that surround the room beforehand.

Early in the evening, once the room has begun to fill, a couple steps up to welcome everyone on behalf of Genessia’s Performing Arts Center and the cast of their most recent musical. While the event is free, and they are delighted to be able to share a magnificent evening of splendor with everyone, they do wish to make everyone aware that should they choose to donate tonight, be it through benevolent gift or through the auction or gambling tables, all proceeds will be donated to the Red House Foundation- more specifically, Genessia’s branch, located in the heart of the city herself.
The call to enjoy the masquerade is punctuated with a deep bow and the swell of the band picking up once more to lead everyone into a night of majestic merriment.

Photos
With numerous celebrities about and the event in full swing, it’s to no one’s surprise that there are photographers practically crawling the place. Fortunately for all, quite a few have been hired by the event planning team and will be snapping moments (both candid and posed) of everyone in attendance. There’s even a designated area with various props to play with and a lovely backdrop doused in gold. These photos can be downloaded from the network later, so take advantage of these professionals, should your heart desire! After all, did one really look their best if there’s no photo to prove it?

Dancing
While there’s certainly no pop star performing and the music is much more classically suited, one will hear a familiar tune more often than not, spun by the tuxedo clad musicians to suit a more modern crowd. It’s upbeat and energetic for the most part, but every so often, they're likely to switch the mood to something much smoother (dare they say, romantic?) to sway to. Instructors are scattered throughout the crowd, should those unfamiliar with the ballroom style wish to learn something new!

Food
A party without food is absurd, regardless of the occasion. Drink flows readily from the bar, and an impressive variation of hors d’oeuvre has been laid out in a brilliant spread on the long tables along the edges of the room. Partake as you will, and leave a donation to show your appreciation if you’re so inspired!

Costume Parade
What’s the point of a masquerade without an outfit promenade? Show off your inspired attire to all who will gaze upon you. The more flamboyant, the more attention your costume will draw, and the more in-character one seems, the more believable the evening will be- Embrace the masks and let loose! Tonight is the night to be whoever (or whatever) your heart desires.

Gambling/Auction
Thanks to the generosity of local businesses, there are multiple donated items on which to bid, ranging from weekend getaways to baskets of sweets to… rather peculiar fashion and odd home decor.
To the right of the auction display, there are multiple gaming tables with waiting croupier, ready to assist those with heavy wallets attempt to woo Lady Luck. The winnings (should there be any) can be kept or donated- the choice is yours.

Gardens
If one finds a need to escape the swirling of dance and swell of the music, the gardens below may serve you well. There’s a lovely courtyard, and just beyond the fountain, a garden maze, well lit for the season with the gentle glow of dazzling lights. Take a stroll alone, or hide away with a lover or confidant, or snag a seat for the fireworks- the choice is yours.

Fireworks
No grand gala ever ended without a burst of excitement to round out the evening. Toward the end of the evening, the sky will be lit with a brilliant display of silvers and golds, all timed perfectly with the band’s final performance. One can watch from the gardens or the rooftop, or, if in need of something more ~private~, the balconies throughout the hotel.

Masquerade! Burning glances, turning heads
Masquerade! Stop and stare at the sea of smiles around you
Masquerade! Grinning yellows, spinning reds
Masquerade! Take your fill, let the spectacle astound you

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The chips make their way to Faye, stacked pretty high - the men had been willing to bet more with the assumption that she would not win. She collects them with an embarrassed smile, averting her gaze shyly. The men ask her to stay, but Faye is already getting to her feet - she'll just cash what she's won for now. A couple of the men rise with her, offering to buy her a drink, paying her compliments. Faye just keeps smiling politely and saying she'll be back, but she needs a little break from all that hardwork. As they settle for the next game, Faye will slip away to find Graverobber.

Graverobber will be waiting by the drinks table, watching for Faye's exit. When she slips out of the game and in his direction, he nods towards her with a sneaky grin. "Congratulations on your winnings, ya card shark."

"Card shark?" Faye pretends to be offended, fluttering a hand to her chest. "It was simply good luck, that's all. Who knows how I did it?" But her grin says it all - she definitely knew what she was doing. "Here." She reaches into her purse for some money from her winnings and hands it over. "The money you betted. And lost."

Graverobber watches her take out the money with a small smile -- he takes it but he shrugs slightly, still holding it in his hand. "I mean, you won it fair and square," he says casually. "I ain't one to cry if I lose a fair deal. But if you're feeling bad about it, I don't mind spending this dough on some drinks for a fine lady if she needs some."

Faye looks at the money and shrugs - maybe she did win it, but he probably knew he was giving up his money when he joined in with the game. "I never feel bad about winning - but I'm a good girl with an honest heart and thought you deserved to get it back." Yeah, right... "But I wouldn't say no to a drink if that's what you're planning on doing with it."

He chuckles at that. "How very noble and saintly of you," he says. "A drink it is, then. What're you having, then?"

"Well, you know what they call me - Saint Faye, the Noble." Obviously. She grinned, "Champagne. I mean to continue as I have started..." And that seemed to be the drink that was doing the rounds that night. Plus, she was certainly dressed up enough to be drinking champagne.

He chuckles at that. "Coming right up, Saint Faye the Noble," he says with a small grin as he flags a waiter and plucks two flutes off of his tray. Once he's paid for the glasses, he hands Faye's off to her, still grinning when he asks, "So, feeling heady with victory? Or are you just enjoying your beginner's luck?"

Faye grins as she takes her glass, tapping the rim of it lightly against his. "Why thank you." She laughs at his comment and closes the gap between them as she lowers her voice, "Nothing beginner's luck with me, sweetie, and you know that."

"I know that," he says with a laugh, returning the clink of glass. "Seemed to me a few of the other gentlemen at the table might not have been under that impression, for some mysterious reason."

"Some mysterious reason... Sure." Faye laughed and glanced over at the group of men she had played with. "I guess I must have given them that impression...somehow. It's not like they were paying full attention to the game anyway..." Her cleavage and legs had made sure of that.

"Might've been all the giggling. That could have been a subtle clue," he teases. "But I'll definitely admit they seemed pretty distracted all on their own, for some mysterious reason."

"So many mysterious reasons, hmm?" Faye grinned and shrugged innocently before winking at him, not so innocently, and taking a long and relaxed drink from her glass. "Not my fault if those men can't keep focused on the game. Not my fault if that means I win, either."

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