[IC - Mehitabel Test Drive]

[keepingtabs]

[You've received an invitation to an elegant soiree, and when you arrive you find yourself dressed in fine clothes that look like what you'd wear to a grand performance at a theatre. Chamber music echoes around the venue--a grand ballroom, with candles and floating, glowing orbs glittering about to give the scene a golden glow. There's a woman nearby dressed like so who is giving you a friendly smile, especially if you look like a fish out of water. Perhaps you can talk to her to gain some footing? Or just find out what the event is for.]

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[secretbirden]

[Yuuya might know his way around a soiree, but he still finds the decadent and formal atmosphere less than friendly. Too many memories.

And even though he's dressed for the occasion (albeit in a suit far fancier than anything he's ever worn before), he still feels distinctly outgunned, being what seems like one of, if not the, youngest in the room. And he only has the vaguest idea of why he was sent here.

Still, it's a lovely room, and the attendees are equally easy on the eyes. He'll just have to blend in until he can figure out what he's supposed to be doing.]

[keepingtabs]

[younger people aren't unheard of at these events, but they do tend to stick out. this one's doing a good job of blending in, but Mehitabel's eyes are sharp. eventually she'll send a waiter over to him with a drink, a courtesy from Lady Parr.]

[secretbirden]

[He takes it, surprised, looking around to see if he can spot anyone who might be the mysterious Lady Parr.]

[keepingtabs]

[she smiles at him when he looks up, and if he's been paying attention, he'll have heard some people mention her in conversation--chiefly as the star actress of a local theatre troupe]

[secretbirden]

[well, now. he's not quite sure what he did to merit such attention from the lady of the hour, but far be it for him to tarnish a beautiful lady's heart by turning down her gift.

he raises the glass to her in a little toast before taking a small sip, before navigating his way through the crowd toward her.]

[keepingtabs]

[she returns the toast, and looks pleased when he approaches]

Enjoying yourself, I hope.

[secretbirden]

More than I was before, mon amie.

[keepingtabs]

[that's a phrase she isn't familiar with--but she can get the gist of it]

And what sort of business brings you here, darling? Surely it's not just to earn free drinks from intrigued strangers.

[secretbirden]

Just taking in the local culture. Though being graced with a chance to meet a lady as beautiful as you is more than enough for me.

[keepingtabs]

There is quite a lot to take in, though I hope I haven't worn you out already.

[secretbirden]

Not at all, mon ami. I would endure anything in order to bask in your presence.