Truth or Dare: The Imperial Court

[madame_de_fer]

WHO: Select Orlesian and Fereldan Nobility and the Inquisition
WHAT: Josephine and Vivienne have orchestrated a good-will soiree in response to this dastardly rumor.
WHEN: Drakonis 15, Evening
WHERE: Skyhold Great Hall
NOTES:
- A list of nobles in attendance can be found here. The list was provided by the mods but there will be no npc support for them. Play away.
- A secondary outside party is being held in the valley in the tent town for anyone who couldn't/wouldn't attend and/or behave in the fancy pansty party.
- The goal of the evening is to clear up a spurious rumor about Cassandra and Leliana, with secondary goals of establishing the Inquisition as a respectable presence in Thedas (and fish for more money). Any major disruptions that would Game Over the court approval should probably be brought to the advisors and/or mods.



To say that Josphine has far outdone herself with this little soiree would be the understatement of the year. The Lady Ambassador has pulled out all the stops in providing a festive and yet elegant stage for this political intervention. Because sometimes gossip can be more deadly than a sword.

The Great Hall of Skyhold has been converted into a grand receiving hall, glittering with hundreds of lights around the room, in addition to the repairs accomplished to the original chandeliers. Of course, there has been artful placement arranged so there are a few shadowy corners for rendezvous of the more suggestive nature. Just in case. The majority of the floor has been cleared for dancing, and a fine troupe of musicians have been installed for the bulk of the evening's entertainments. Some members of the Inquisition have plans to entice attendees with their own artistic performances in addition to the group of mages performing illusory tricks to oohs and aahs.

For those who feel their energy flagging, there are chairs set against the walls, with a few tables interspersed between. Servers hired for the evening circulate the crowds with wine, fine Orlesian and Nevarran reds as well as crisp whites from Antiva. Refreshments are set out on buffet tables, tasteful and extravagant nibbles, including imported cheeses, spicy saucisson, dried fruits and nuts, and the highly sought after deep mushroom and anise petits fours that are all the rage in Orlais.

Comments

[blightedson]

Felix had imagined that he'd never feel this way again. He'd thought his time of kissing beautiful women had passed and no one would want to touch him again, let alone put their mouths on him. The Blight had meant to take everything from him, and yet here he was with his heart far too full of emotion he couldn't fully express in any way other and putting an arm around her and pressing a bit more into the kiss.

It had started sweet, and gentle, but the longer they went the easier it was to bit a little bit of heat into it. It was still probably pretty tame compared what others might do, but for Felix it was far more about the warmth and connection, the feeling of being wanted and adored.

When they finally break away he stays close, not wanting to break the perfect spell he's in.

[serannas]

Ellana had hoped she'd feel this way for someone again. She may have wanted to guard her heart, but she's far too much a romantic to not want this closeness in her life once more. She wants love, and wants to give it too. The two of them still need to take the time to know one another better, but this is something she wants to pursue. She wants it to blossom into love.

As they kiss, her toes curl in her slippers and she feels dizzy, like she can't get enough air. Kissing someone for fun is nothing compared to kissing someone to express your feelings for them. She gives everything she can, and feels it all returned to her, so that by the time they break the kiss, there are tingles running up her spine and her fingers can't stop touching him.

She lets out a soft sigh of utter bliss, brushing the tip of her nose against his.

"That was perfect," she whispers, before pressing her lips together in an impish grin. Doing so prevents her from squealing like a fool.

[blightedson]

He smiles as he hears her say that. His hand lingers on his face and then fingers move gently against her hair. He had never thought that he'd have the chance to experience something like this. He had accepted that he would die before having the ability to find a beautiful person to share his heart with.

"It was," he says gently. "As are you."

[serannas]

Her face flushes in the dark, and she exhales a soft laugh.

"Are you sure this isn't a dream? I'm sure I had a dream just like this a week or so ago." Fingers travel across his jawline, and he might be able to feel them trembling. "If it is, Creators, please don't let me wake up."