02 | Audio

[implying]

Well, that was something of an adventure! Between the Russians, the newest arrivals, and our monstrous friends, why there's been quite a few things to keep track of. An awful lot of people. One of which in particular I seem to have misplaced... I don't suppose anyone has seen Bela lately? Bela Talbot?

[ A pause, as if he's actually listening for a reply. Or maybe just asking a completely rhetorical question and taking a moment to gather himself afterward. ]

Well, it was always difficult to keep her in just one place. Not like Sierra, Annalise, and Adamo, three natives caught by the UE bombs, near a month ago now. I would say they were entirely too — too stationary. That old woman in the market, too— with the jerky stand? She always claimed it was dog meat, but I really had to wonder. But she always had a kind word for anyone who stopped to chat, didn't she? I found a bit of her stand some time ago, but no sign of her. Maggie, she told me her name was...

My apologies, to anyone who knew any of those caught in disaster. At least we've managed to turn this latest one back to the status quo, mm? We have that much.

[ Another pause, and this one comes with a slow breath out. So... that's awkward. But! He can make it better. When he speaks again, he sounds just as cheerful as he had at the beginning. ]

You know, for all their flukes and faults, I would say there's one thing the Initiative is truly bad at. They can throw our lot into a room with food set out, but that's not any sort of party. So I propose we arrange one ourselves! We've the musicians for it, don't we? The cooks, surely! The tailors, seamstresses? We certainly have the headcount for it, by now!

Any opinions, mm? I'm thinking, perhaps, a masquerade. A ball! We kitrites excel at the organization of them, you know. I would be pleased to offer my services to a properly interested crowd! Have I any takers?

Comments

VIDEO

[modestchivalry]

A ball? At a time like this? [well he can understand the reasoning but..]

Do we have enough resources to spare for it?

voice

[implying]

I can think of no better time for it!

I'm quite certain we can dig something up. This is quite the resourceful little prison island we've landed on, you know!

video;

[bratworth]

[ Someone looks he's seen better days, but he had to use the video function to fully express his displeasure. ]

Your entire race excelled at the organization of parties.

[ Sounds horrible. ]

voice

[implying]

Well, with a few exceptions. We don't talk about them.

[ that's (kind of) a joke, har har ]

video;

[mgann]

You sure know how to set a mood. [There's a slight scowl on her face.]

voice

[implying]

[ uh yeah he's kind of embarrassed about that okay :c ]

—Well, all the more reason to find a little levity, don't you think?

oh wait voice;

[ex_symbioses706]

[ well, she's delighted at the idea, really. ]

A real ball?

voice

[implying]

Certainly, as real as we've the ability to make it! Are you interested, my dear?

[ video ]

[obfuskate]

Talbot is one of my roommates. I... have not located him as of late.

As for a masquerade, that is unnecessary. There is no need to initiate something with that much... flair at a time like this.

[ he quirks a brow, as if expecting for him to give his argument as to why it is 'necessary'. he doesn't expect anything more than flimsy logic out of this one. ]

voice

[implying]

Ah, no, Bela Talbot. Though if we've two Talbots missing, then truly that's something of an alarming streak of misfortune.

As to the latter, however, I believe we stand at opposite sides of opinion. I hope you wouldn't prefer instead that we sit about and mope!

[Video]

[gamblinman]

Will there be booze?

voice

[implying]

Oh yes.

video

[caligulas_aquarium]

...you can't be serious.

voice

[implying]

Entirely serious, my dear! I hope you're not too opposed?

text.

[combats]

i am sorry for your losses.

i think a ball would be wonderful.

voice

[implying]

Why, what a coincidence, as do I! I'm quite glad to have your support though, my mystery friend.

[whatsupcroc]

Network says she's gone. That's sure one way of saying you miss people, Vanadi. Are you going to do anything for Maggie and the rest?

( She might have commented on parties except she has never been to a ball, and unlike Cinderella, doesn't find the concept inherently exciting. Too formal, too stiff, but in no way worse than that welcome feast except for the fact it would demand dancing. Hmm... )

voice

[implying]

Why, I am doing something for Maggie and the rest. I believe I mentioned a ball?

[urnotafraid]

...You want to throw a party?

[implying]

That is the intention, yes! And what better place for one than rainy old Exsilium?

video

[fourscience]

[Nana's smiling into her camera, but she does look a little more tired than usual- and her arms are very neatly bandaged up.]

Oh, Vanadi. I am glad to see you haven't been harmed- what with everything going on, of course!

Are you doing alright, though? [Not mentioning the ball thing, that can come up later.]

voice

[implying]

I am, yes, perfectly fine. But— what about you, my dear? You look as if you've been through something even more unpleasant than usual. Are you alright?

video

[bloodspeaker]

[he doesn't know just what the hell you are, Vanadi, but ...]

... I can cook.

voice

[implying]

Can you! What sort of dishes do you know?

voice;

[myownbestfriend]

[SO RELEVANT TO HER INTERESTS]

That sounds delightful.

[Emma won't help, but she will show up and drink all your champagne while looking fabulous.]

Do you think the Initiative could be persuaded to allow shopping trips?

[She means to the past, so they can get some decent wine and canapes. And clothes.]

voice

[implying]

I think there's certainly no harm in asking! [ Or in sneaking. If necessary. ] Really, the fashions in this age are a bit lacking. It's truly a feat that you manage to keep yourself looking so stunning while surrounded by them, my dear!

video;

[ladyspitfire]

[Sounds like how some people celebrate Satinalia.]

I suppose people would be eager enough to do something fun after all of the gloom the past few days have brought.

voice

[implying]

Eager, perhaps, or perhaps not. Goaded into, and eventually found enjoying themselves? Most certainly.

[neveraskedforthis]

That --

... might not actually be such a bad idea.

[ not like Adam will attend, lol. but some distraction from recent horrors might be good. ]

voice

[implying]

[ what
is the world ending

kind of a pause here ]

We could always use someone on security.

voice

[selfloyalty]

[sob sob she secretly hates this stuff. too pompous and vain for her liking.]

Perhaps a ball without masks would be best if there is to be one at all. We could use for something...light, however masks are too...

[Orlesian]

...questionable.

voice

[implying]

Questionable! Really, my dear, there must be a better way to say that. I might find myself offended, had I not been sure you hadn't meant it as such!

[video]

[tipsygnostalgia]

I would love to have a party!

voice

[implying]

And I would love to host one, so it seems to me as if we're in perfect concurrence!

permavideo;

[sithiche]

Sounds lovely.

voice

[implying]

That's certainly the hope! I would, of course, see you there, yes?

text

[gevurah]

Bombs?

text

[implying]

Yes, courtesy of the UE.

voice;

[payback]

Were they all friends of yours?

voice;

[implying]

I certainly liked to think so, yes.

[Permavid]

[asskickersunite]

Shouldn't celebrating be saved until after we kick their asses?

voice

[implying]

That, unfortunately, may be quite some time. And I really see no reason to wait!

[Voice]

[seamend]

It seems just a little... early for that sort of thing, don't you think?

[ and because curious ]Kitrite. Is that the name of your race, or are you suggesting you're a different species entirely?

voice

[implying]

It seems right on time to me, in fact.

Kitrite is my species, as it were! We're far enough off from human that breeding is impossible, although you'd need a geneticist to tell you much more than that.

Audio

[mach_n_roll]

That sounds like a GREAT idea! Any excuse for a party! Especially after everything that's been goin' on.

voice

[implying]

Precisely! It's just what people could use, I think.

[trustycrowbar]

...A masquerade ball? Here?

[He gives Vanadi a look like he had just suggested they all join the circus or something.]

voice

[implying]

Unless you suppose the Initiative wouldn't mind opening a mission to some appropriate time period, hmm?

[grayatonement]

I can help cook. If it's wanted- needed.

voice

[implying]

Can you! That's excellent. It will be quite needed, I can say that much already.

Ah, but you're new, aren't you! May I ask your name?