Mutant Prom [OPEN]

[astonishing_xmods]

WHO: The entire school
WHAT: MUTANT PROM
WHERE: On campus
WHEN: Saturday Evening
WARNING(S): n/a, if a thread goes into warning territory, please take it to a new log.




Emma really knew how to throw a party. The Atlantean theme to the event was apparent in every decoration. The five gorgeous women playing in the string quintet that accompanied the event were dressed in fanciful mermaid inspired costumes, to match the setting. Why, if Namor himself walked through the door at that very moment, it's likely people would just have assumed he was an honored guest. And don't think Emma hadn't tried to do just that.

Food of all varieties was available, as well as multiple flavors of punch. When the string quartet wasn't playing, general Prom-style mixes of various hits and dance songs throughout the decade would play over the meticulously crafted sound system, a parting gift from a former student. All in all, it was truly as much a Paradise Beneath the Waves as Emma had wanted it to be.



And it didn't stop there. The outdoors of the Institute had also been decorated, but this time in the theme of a spring garden. Blankets were scattered out along the lawn around the pool, offering spaces for people to simply lay down, relax, and enjoy a myriad of virgin (and not so virgin, for the adults) cocktails provided by an "old friend" of Emma's.

It was the biggest social night of the year for the students of Xavier's. And Emma, knowing the transient nature of the school... wanted it to be as memorable as ever. Emma Frost herself, however... was curiously absent.

Comments

Open, around

[blooming_resonance]

[Of course, coming as an 'escort' or whatever the word to justify the faculty being there was, Sakuya seemed more keen on enjoying the decorations - and the virgin cocktails - than anything else, but, as usual, she said hello to every familiar face that passed. The waxing of the moon outside made her feel better, as well, knowing it would be full soon.

She really did love the ocean, though. Growing up on the tiny island that she had, one became very quickly enamored by the sea that was so easily accessible, and she was no exception, even after the accident. So of course she was in a particularly warm and bright mood.

So expect her to be more sociable... and maybe even slightly more coherent than usual! Even if she doesn't hit up the dance floor.]

[teufelskerl]

Sehr gut! To see you smiling like zhat warms zhis old soul! [Maybe it was time for the dance floor to hit up her. Or something]

[blooming_resonance]

[That was terrible. But! What he says at least catches her attention.] Hello, Kurt. [And gives a little giggle.] You're... flattering me. The decorations here are so beautiful... it's hard not to enjoy them.

[teufelskerl]

[Flattery? Perish the thought.] Ah, but only made more beautiful by your presence. [He'd never.]

Vhould you like to dance?

[blooming_resonance]

[She's on to you, Kurt.] Oh my. [No she hasn't been hit on like this in a while.

A long while.]

I'm not the most... dynamic dancer, but I could certainly... be convinced. [Also: Sure, why not. Because it's so rare it happens.]

[teufelskerl]

Vhezher it is slow or it is dynamic matters not to me. [He extended his hand, tail whipping about happily.]

[blooming_resonance]

[She laughs a little again as she takes his hand. She's at least taking this all in good fun.] The string ensemble does... make a slower pace possible. I'm just going to be bad if... the more upbeat music starts. [Don't listen to her, she's a hell of a dancer.

... Just in a weird, very Japanese style.]

[teufelskerl]

Seriously, I'm in no rush... All showboating aside, I'm just glad you're here and having a good time.

[blooming_resonance]

[The laugh from earlier returns, a little titter that she covers with the hand not being held by his.] You are doing a... very good job with that charm of yours. Someone might... get hurt if you keep that up. But I am having a good time. Emma chose well... with these decorations. It reminds me of home... in a way.

[teufelskerl]

Truly? I don't zhink I've ever asked about your home... Could you tell me about it?

Thinking you hit post when you didn't: A life

[blooming_resonance]

Hm... Rougetsu Island. It's just a little thing... south of Honshuu - the main island of Japan. Small enough that the police force was... headquartered back on the mainland. We did have a hospital, though, that my... family owned. [She smiles fondly. She doesn't have a lot of memories left over of Rougetsu, but the ones she does are more or less fond... if she doesn't think about the hospital as much.] There are still people that live there but... a lot of them moved away in recent years.

I think the thing it's most famous for is... all the motifs of the moon. There was an old religion on the island that... worshiped the moon instead of the sun.

[teufelskerl]

You've had a fascination with zhe moon, yourself, correct? At least you speak of it often.

[blooming_resonance]

Mm, yes. It's likely because of my upbringing. The imagery is... everywhere on that island. The moon... the ocean... they're all very important there, so I... grew up with them. The religion does still influence the... aesthetic of the island, if nothing else.

[teufelskerl]

I understand. I am quite fond of zhe night, of zhe moon, myself. I earned my nickname by being a bit of a moon gazer, after all.

[blooming_resonance]

Is that so...? [She gives another little laugh.] Well, we have a few things in common... it seems. Hopefully... the moongazing gives fond memories?

[teufelskerl]

Zhey do. Vhen zhe circus was closed for zhe evening, I vhould usually spend my time vhatching zhe moon, zhe stars... taking in zhe vastness of God's wonder.

[blooming_resonance]

Mm, good. It's nice to have... something that reminds you of good things. Especially something like the moon that you can see anywhere you want to look. So long as it's night, of course. [Another little giggle - my, she seems to be in a good mood! - and she settles into the dancing rhythm on the floor.

... She's better at it than her modest speech earlier indicates.]

[teufelskerl]

[She certainly was. And Kurt was more than happy to show off his own skill, twirling her about and marveling at how her hair and sleeves moved...]

Next full moon, zhen... Vhould you mind terribly if I joined you?

[blooming_resonance]

[She twirls around, and cocks an eyebrow as she comes back to face him.] Oh? Not at all... it'll be right... next Sunday, in fact. [Yes, she keeps track of it. Mostly because it's an old habit to keep track of it.] So long as you have that time... free.

[teufelskerl]

I can always make time for you. [Extra smooth.]

[blooming_resonance]

[Watch out with that there, Kurt. So smooth she might slip and fall!]

I take it you liked our little date after the auction? [She sounds very amused by this; not in a bad way. A little cheeky at worst.]

[teufelskerl]

Liked? It vhas fantastic! Wunderbar! Ah, you are a rare woman, Sakuya. [Slip, fall, and tumble down the stairs...]

[blooming_resonance]

Oh my, now you're really flattering me... [She laughs, more than her usual giggle at that particular statement. Her tone stays a little coy, though.] ... It might even... work out for you, if you keep... that up.

[teufelskerl]

Ah vhouldn't zhat be somezhing... [The blue devil chuckled, leaning in close to press his forehead against hers.]

But... To be more honest, I vhorry I may be moving too fast...

[blooming_resonance]

[Oh. Goodness. She cocks a slightly sideways smile at him getting as close as he does.]

One date with what... sounds like plans for a second, and a little flirting on... a dance floor over a couple months... isn't 'too fast' yet, Kurt. You're... alright for now.