SCHNEE CO. GALA (Formal Wear Event - OTA, 5/31)

[whiteas]

Schnee Company
Nova City Branch Grand Opening Gala and Genessia Scientific Research Foundation
G A L A

5pm-6pm: Seating
6pm-7pm: Dinner

Choices:
1. Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb w/ a Bordeaux
2. Pan-Seared Halibut with Roasted Asparagus and Beurre Blanc Sauce served w/ California Sauvignon Blanc.
3. Mushroom, Chestnut, and Camembert Puff Pastry Parcels (Vegetarian Option) w/ White Cabernet
(All items served with a choice of garden salad or spicy cucumber salad.)
(Wines will be substituted for those underaged or upon request with a choice of water or white grape juice.)

7pm: Dessert is served

Choices:
1. Hazelnut Chocolate Star Cups - Design ref. A dark chocolate balloon cup coated with finely chopped hazelnuts so that look like stars in the night sky. Inside, it's filled with a layer of nutella mousse and topped with a fudge frosting and a piped tempered white chocolate star.
2. Coconut Pannacotta and Pineapple Stars. Design ref. A creamy yet light pannacotta dish with star-cut pineapples with caramelized edges, covered with a thin and crunchy spun sugar display.
3. Tiramisu Glasses - Design ref. Tall glasses filled with a marscapone whipped cream, a layer of coffee-soaked lady fingers, and topped with puff pastry stars and berries.
(Dessert is served with a choice of a 6oz coffee, tea of choice, or hot cocoa.)

7:10pm: Weiss Schnee's Speech (Here.)
7:30pm: Live Music Performances by Celebrities: Muse and Minako Aino
8:30pm: DJ plays, Planetarium goes on for a star show while staff clears tables and chairs out to open a dance floor. (Modern and fun music selection, not full-on rave, but not classic ballroom either. There is a variety of music styles played, more upbeat in the beginning, then slower songs toward the end.)
11:00pm: Music is quiet, open mingle, and a fundraising area for the GSRF is opened.
11:30pm: As party closes and guests begin to exit, a fireworks show begins to say goodbye for the night and thank everyone for coming.

{ State where/when your character is in the header of your top levels and have fun! Remember: FORMAL WEAR IS REQUIRED! OOC info post if you need it. }

Comments

[switch_over]

That was opposite of what I was going for.

[She let's out an annoyed breath. Her eyes shift over to Emerald for a moment. Sarcasm wasn't exactly a common thing in the world she came from.]

I'm only here because I was dragged.

[If she had've actually put up a fight, she might have been able to get away. Secret identities are such a hassle.]

[mintchip]

Yikes. Who made you come?

[ Emerald was here for the free food and a show of good faith, after all. ]

[switch_over]

One of the performers, Muse.

[An unstoppable force, trust her.]

She was very insistent that I come here.

[mintchip]

You must be great friends.

[ Or at least, Muse must've thought they were. ]

[switch_over]

Something like that.

[Eas would never admit that she might have actually made a friend that wasn't a complete jerk face.]

What about you? Are you here alone?

[mintchip]

I'm here with you for now.

[ So yes, she's here alone. ]

[switch_over]

That's not exactly what I meant.

[She shrugged and offered a hand to Emerald.]

I'm Setsuna Higashi, I was a fortune teller where I come from. ...I suppose I'm one here too.

[Well actually she's the servant of an evil overlord and just poses as a fortune teller.

...but it would kind of spoil that if she said it out loud.]

[mintchip]

I know, but it sounded less lonely if I said it that way, right? I don't want anyone feeling bad for me anymore.

[ She held her hand out in what seemed to be enthusiasm. ]

Can you read my palm?

[switch_over]

Hm, I see.

That's not something you'd have to worry about from me, but I understand.

[In truth, it sounded a little dumb to her. Silly little emotions like that could only serve as distractions.

Instead of shaking Emerald's hand like she had originally intended. She'd use both of her hands to take Emerald's hand and brought it a little closer.]

I would normally charge for this, but I suppose I can make an exception tonight.

[For a moment she focused in on Emerald's palm, her fingers moved along the lines of her palm, examining them closely.]

The moon of your hand shows a life of hard work and effort with few rewards. However, your strife lines and your victory lines are prominent, indicating that you will win over your troubles.

Within the course of one year, you will rid your life of a bad habit that has not been good for your health. This will not be easy for you, but you will always be thankful that you did.

[mintchip]

Sounds great.

[ And the vaguest thing she's ever heard. Emerald is pretty sure it's bullshit, but she doesn't say anything and offers a very friendly smile. ]

Thanks! I'm Emerald, by the way.

[switch_over]

[Setsuna nodded and return the smile.

It was mostly vague because in truth it was mostly bullshit. She mostly gave people somewhat uplifting fortunes to cheer them up before she struck as Eas to maximize the amount of despair she could collect.

Oh how she wished she could just be out doing that right about now.

Still her eyebrow perks up with interest when Emerald introduced herself, she couldn't help but wonder if she knew Mercury. ...Most of the people from his world seemed to be named after colours from what she had gathered..]

A pleasure to meet you, Emerald.

[Except, it probably wasn't.]

Do you have any other plans for the evening?

[mintchip]

[ Did she know Mercury. Oh, Setsuna. Emerald knew Mercury better than anyone and probably liked him better than anyone too. ]

Not really. Why, did you have something fun up your sleeve?

[switch_over]

[She did, she actually thought he was more interesting and competent than her two associates back where she came from. ...Which wasn't exactly hard but still.]

Just curious, I suppose. At this point I'm looking for reasons to stay. I'm a little behind in my work and should probably get back to it.

[As much as she could bash her coworkers, it was a whole lot harder than she thought to gather up misfortune energy by herself. The other two at least had their uses.]

[mintchip]

Where do you work?

[ Such friendliness Emerald has. ]

[switch_over]

I work at the rabbits foot, telling fortunes. Kind of like what I did for you here. ...I also do a few odd jobs here and there. It's enough for me to get by on.

[Those odd jobs just happened to involve collecting the misfortune of others. They also happened to be a lot more important to her than the fortune telling business.]

[mintchip]

Where did you learn to do that? It doesn't strike me as something they teach in regular schools in any world.

[switch_over]

I took an interest in it when I was younger, an old acquaintance taught me how to actually do it a couple years ago.

I was told at the time I had a knack for it. It's not exactly something in demand, but it has a unique niche.

[The story was basically a complete lie, but she seemed honest enough when telling the story.]

I can't imagine them teaching anyone how to do it in school, though it would be interesting to see.

[mintchip]

Can you show me a few tricks?

[ She doesn't even know if she's lying or not, but it's the friendliest thing she can do while being inwardly snarky about fortune telling. ]

[switch_over]

I could, it might be better to do that back at the shop though. I've got... Limited things to work with here.

[Her dress and clutch unfortunately weren't equipped with a lot of room to carry any cards or crystal balls with her. ...Heck she barely had enough space to carry her wallet in it.]

I could always get a hold of you later on if you'd like?

[mintchip]

You have a shop?

[ Who are you kidding? She has plenty of room where that wallet should be. ]

I'd like that.

[switch_over]

Well, I work for one. It's in Everglade.

[Oh, what do you know. Maybe someone should tell her she has that much free space.]

Are you free any time over the next week? I'm sure I can find the time to show you.

[...She wont like it, but it'll at least give her something to do.]

[mintchip]

I'm sure I can make some time. When next week?

[switch_over]

Perhaps on Wednesday? Though any day should work fine.