Posted by Cadet Denali Neddleberg (Doctor) in Main-Sim: The Grand Ball

Posted by Captain Aaron Foley (Commanding Officer) in Main-Sim: The Grand Ball

Posted by Cadet Jak’Rash (Doctor) in Main-Sim: The Grand Ball
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The ballroom was an elegant and overwhelming, its 3-story class doomed ceiling gave a sense of vertigo as you looked off into the vastness of space. The stars cast a soft glow on the gathering below it haloing the dancers below in a soft blue light. Ornate crystal chandeliers, shimmering like clusters of star’s casting life among the star filled background gave a sense of awe to the viewer, though most would not notice them. Silver lined tapestries spilled down the walls carrying the banner of the federation. The walls, a deep midnight blue, were lined with silver-framed mirrors that sent the light all over the room making the room even larger than it was.

The grand staircase descended into the heart of the ballroom, its marble steps polished to perfection and adorned with intricate, wrought-iron railings trailed with silver. At the foot of the staircase, marble columns rose, each wrapped with delicate garlands of luminescent flowers that seemed to pulse softly, almost in time with the music that played. The floor was a sea of polished marble, inlaid with swirling patterns of deep blues and soft silvers, like a mirror to the sky above.

Lana stood at the top of the stairs looking for the admiral and her family, the long black dress cascaded to the floor, its multiple form fitting layers trailed down to the floor. Tiny sequins sparkled like stars through out the gown, painting a picture of the night sky. Her hair was up in a tight bun pined in place with a small tierra. crawling up here arms were black satin gloves that extended to the middle of her bicep, they were lined it silver stands the intertwined with one another and seemed to be in a spiral race to the top of her arms. Her fingers grip her small black handbag tightly, this was her favorite gathering of the year, no rank, just friends dancing and drinking the night away. Strings filled the air as people moved about the room, some dancing some talking, it was a massive hall. She stood there at the top of the stairs looking a little lost once again having to attend a gathering without her partner.

“May I?” Aaron said walking up and offering his arm towards the Commander. “You looked a little lost up here.”

Aaron was in his dress uniform. While it was not his favorite, it was something he had finally accepted as part of the job. First it started as the presentations at conferences, but it seemed like it was expected of him more and more as he climbed the ranks.

OOC: All ships crew are invited to the ball, This thread will run in parallel to the rest of the sim and should server as a place to get to know one another. It is a formal affair consider it black tie. Have fun with it.

Mr Centauri GM extraordinaire

This was John’s first time at this party he just got done talking to his old instructors and moved to the bar to get something cold to drink. He was not sure what else to do he was not very good at talking with people he didn’t know.

Cadet John Forster (Security)

Moments later a rather tall fit man walked up next to him at the bar, the tux he was warring seemed out of place on him some how, though why was not clear. He looked over the Foster a moment. “Having fun?” he asked as he got a water from the bar.

Mr Centauri GM extraordinaire

John looked at the man “ that suit looks a little too big for you wouldn’t you say?” He asked for some reason this man was sending off red flags in his head

Cadet John Forster (Security)

Max looked over at the man “You could say that” he said turning to scan the room some more. His eyes fell on the dance floor before he finally turned around to face the bar. “I would much rather be in a lab, to be honest, but duty calls”. He seeming anoyed that he had to be there at all.

Viveca had quietly slipped in, she was a few feet away with a drink in hand, observing the merriment. She liked the crisp lines of her formal dress uniform, but she knew many officers disliked the stiffness. She could have opted for a grand ballgown, but despite her grandmother’s best efforts to ‘turn her girlie’, Viveca grew up very much an active girl who preferred sports to less physical activities like painting or singing.

She glanced around for fellow crewmembers, just to see if anyone needed a distracting conversation. Parties like these could be nerve-wracking for hardcore introverts.

~Viveca Arlander~

Viveca was quietly observing the conversation, “I take it you’re a scientist?” She asked, “Sorry, didn’t mean to just barge into the conversation. What do you study?” She asked. They were meant to be mingling with everyone present anyway.

~Viveca Arlander~

Max looked over Viveca briefly and smiled, his lips forming a slight smirk. “No interruption, ” he turned fully around, seemingly to avoid shutting John out of the conversation by turning his back to him. His eyes remained fixed on Viveca his ice blue eyes seemed, compassionate and welcoming despite the look of annoyance that was currently on his face, at having to be there.. “Astrophysics, ” he said. “Max T’sai, and you are?” he asked.

Mr Centauri GM extraordinaire

OOC: So sorry I missed this reply....working retail during the holiday season certainly fries the brain.... lol

IC:

“Viveca Arlander, I’m the Challenger’s counselor,” She replied with a smile, “I worked my way up through medical, not quite the same as science, but similar to be sure.”

Capt Foley - CO

Max looked at the Captain as he wallked up with the womand he was talking with. “Captain” he said noting the man’s rank since he was in his dress.

Mr Centauri GM extraordinaire

“Sir. I’m not sure we’ve had the chance to meet before.”

Max looked around at the people now gathered around him. “So what do you think of the ball?” he asked his one somewhat uninterested. HIs eyes still scanning the ball for something or someone

Mr Centauri GM extraordinaire

“It seems very well planned out,” Aaron said noticing Max’s distracted nature. “I’ll have to admit it’s my first time here, so I wasn’t quite sure what to expect.”

“Let it ne’r be said Starfleet is all work and no play, eh? Now THIS..... this is a party. But then, it’s not the music or the decorations that make an event like this memorable. It’s the people, and the food as a close second.”

Jak’Rash’s powerful voice carried a tone that only his closest friends would recognize. After all, if you’d only known the Doctor in an academic or work setting, you may think the man hated leisure time , as he never allowed small talk to get in the way of his obligations.

But tonight, his job required him to have a good time, and like all of his assignments Jak’Rash intended to follow his orders to both the letter and the spirit. His formal uniform appeared almost custom made to highlight his larger frame, and the blue and purple veins in his head and hands somehow accessorized the ensemble, rather than distracting from it.

“Here’s to us” he raised a large mug of beer, clearly not his first of the night.

Cadet Jak’Rash, Doctor

Aaron sighed as he catching Jak’Rash’s voice carry across the the room. He quickly scanned the room to see if he could spot Lt. Rox.

Capt Foley - CO

OOC: Was this the Captain saying, “Yo Doc! Get your rugrats in line!” LOL

Cadet Denali Neddleberg, Doctor

Viveca caught the Captain’s stare, she also glanced around for Lt. Rox. She guessed he was hoping to have the DH step in to handle things, if she couldn’t see Rox though, she might quietly see if she could monitor the situation with discretion and grace.

~Viveca Arlander~