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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Alice is quite content to hold Albus' hand, thinking nothing of it, all things considered. Headmaster or no, he was an incredibly kind man.

As they made their way to the food table, she searched for some glasses of water, though she eyed some chocolate covered strawberries as they passed them.

"Here we are, some water! I hope they don't want anything fancier than this."

"Oh, I think water will be plenty for them. They haven't the tongues for other things like we do," he says, taking a few of the glasses in hand once they're found. "After all, I imagine their roots could not take in chocolate strawberries they way we can."

Alice blushed, caught in her staring at the strawberries and promptly looking at her feet which were so very interesting all of a sudden as she had a glass of water in each hand, not wanting to risk more than that should she drop them.

"Still, I think some must because there are flowers that come before certain fruits do, like peach blossoms, apple blossoms, and cherry blossoms. They have to know of them."

"Perhaps, perhaps," he says, his tone a little softer, since he had not meant to embarrass her with the mention of the strawberries. "But if those are pieces of the fruits they become, they might not wish to eat themselves. It would be like asking you or me to eat a nose, or a finger."

"Oh, I suppose that's quite true." Her nose scrunched up at that and she made to touch her nose, only to stop when she remembered her hands were still filled with water glasses. She stopped and then looked over towards the garden. "Still, it's not as if we're in an orchard, these are gardens. So they mightn't mind strawberries or cherries and the sort, would they?"

"You might be quite right," he says. "Perhaps we can take some to them and ask if they like them, then. And then that way if they'd like some, we'll be all set."

They came back to the flowers, and she crouched near a rose bush.

"We came just in time," she tilted her head as she saw some of the petals start to wilt. "Would you like me to take away some of your wilting petals... yes- I - I'm SURE that there are wilting petals, I don't mean to embarrass you in front of the gentleman."

He chuckles and tips his hat towards the flowers. "Good evening," he says with a smile. "Please don't be embarrassed on my account. I only hope we can help you with some of the treats we've brought."

Alice plucked the wilting petals after a soft "1...2..3!" and then smiled. "See, that didn't hurt at all, now did it? Now, who is thirsty?"

She turned to Albus.

"We can't get their bed too wet, of course, or else it'll never dry and who wants to sleep in a wet bed?"

"Of course," he agrees, crouching down with his water glasses. Before he tilts his glasses, he says, "I'll pour very carefully. But if I start to get too wet, you tell me and I'll stop right away."

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