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« Who: Daphne Bridgerton ![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
sheening, Elle Woods legellely, and anyone who wishes to attend
« What: A ball to celebrate Valentine's Day!
« When: Feb 17th, just after sunset
« Where: The Community Center
« Content Warnings: aphros, probably sex, potential drama and violence ; PLEASE warn in your top levels for any sex or violence, thank you! ALSO: neither elle or daphne are aware of any of the aphro effects...sorry, pals.
💕 D A N C E 💕
Welcome to a night of levity and love!
Hope you brought your dancing shoes, and appropriate attire! This is a ball intended to be akin to one of regency era London, complete with cotillions, waltzes, and quadrilles. Perhaps you heard of the ball through word of mouth from Elle or Daphne, or maybe you saw the duchess' network post. All are welcome!
The community center has been decorated accordingly to Daphne's standards, a vast array of different flowers from door-frames to ceiling, tables and walls, on any surface. It looks as though no expense has been spared. A ball should be as beautiful as possible, and this is notably a rather romantic day! Candles light up the room too, largely white ones of various sizes, though there are accent heart-shaped floating tea-lights in small clear bowls.
Upon arriving, music from a string-quartet can be heard, a sizable dance floor ready to be used. Modern day and vintage are interspersed with the occasional beloved classics. You shall give your name upon entry, as well as your designation, and then you will receive a dance card with an attached pencil, to be worn on your wrist ; wherein three names of someone of a different designation than yourself will be listed, along with four empty slots to fill in with anyone at all. You're meant to find and dance with those listed! Get out there, socialize, and no shame in taking it slow if you're not sure on the moves or the overall vibe of the dance. Balls are highlights of a social calendar -- and maybe you need to branch out, get yourself a contract or just some new friends. However you do it (with the traditional dances or not), move and groove and you'll make your hostess happy! Daphne will certainly be on the floor first, and she will be happy to give people pointers and help throughout the night.
💕 R E F R E S H 💕
[ CW: aphros (sexual/kink (kissing, oral fixation, experiencing a 'first time,' clinginess wrt sex {up to interpretation!}, lust) ; mood-altering (more outgoing, increased dom/sub tendencies, acting silly, clinginess, increased anger/sadness)) ]
A cash popup bar (all proceeds going to the Community Center) provides refreshments (specifically promoting old fashioneds, gimlets, and mulled wine), cocktails to your heart's content, plus non-alcoholic choices are available. There's a signature cocktail : Love Potion No 9. It's a berry vodka martini with dry ice, and while the hired bartender won't hesitate to tell you so, it's not displayed that the drink has an aphro effect. It'll make you bubblier, friendlier, far more inclined to want to partake in various manifestations of love (interpret at will!) It's not that kind of party though...is it?
There's charcuterie boards with many choices of snacks all laid out on a couple of tables, sweet and savory both, as well as pitchers of water, lemonade, and free glasses of champagne and gin cocktails, with either red or pink ribbons tied around each glass. If you are amenable to the urge, handling a glass with a red ribbon will have you acting more submissive, and pink, more dominant. If you get a glass with a cherry, then you might have the experience of feeling like you're having a first time with the next person you have sex with.
Seating areas includes a wide variety of chairs, some tables, though it's clear that people are encouraged to be up and about, mingling! Around the whole of the main room are valentine's day themed crackers which contain (1) baggie of perfectly innocent candy hearts -- with traditional and or kinky sayings, but no compulsion effects and (1) of the following, effects occurring on consumption (lasting no more than 1-2 hours):
champagne gummy bears -- makes you act silly. will you dance/laugh more than usual? try to tell lame jokes? successfully entertain your friends? you class clown, you.
heart lollipop -- mm, cherry red! looks like you've got yourself an oral fixation (kissing, or more)
strawberry french macaroon -- the next person you see, who you find attractive, you'll wanna stay stuck to like glitter
seasonal v-day whoreo cookie -- (looks suspiciously like an oreo) two red velvet cookies sandwiched between pink icing ; live that best slutty life and go have some sex (gets you horny!)
EMPTY! 😩 -- not even any of those candy hearts...huh, oh, well that's unfortunate for you, isn't it? maybe you should do something about that (inspires disappointment, potentially anger or sadness, and the desire to lash out, verbally or physically)
💕 E N J O Y 💕
There've been a couple of photo opportunities set up. A photobooth, in a hallway. Near the entrance of the center, a backdrop for photos, props (feather boas, tiaras, heart glasses, hats, cardboard cutouts, etc etc), and a hired photographer. What a nice opportunity to really commemorate the night. Make sure you don't hog the photobooth!!
Did someone really set up a spin the bottle game in a discreet area? Sexy pin the tail on the...uh, Submissive? Daphne would never allow such at a party of hers! But Daphne can't be in all places at once, so please do get creative with your off-the-cuff party games.
💕 R E S T 💕
[ CW: kiss compulsion ]
The restrooms are also decorated, a mishmash of glittery decor in a red gradient and pretty flowers.
There are smaller rooms that can be seen as one makes their way to the restrooms, comfortable seating and candlelight of particular note. There's probably an office or two that may be unlocked...but, do be respectful, if you're going to use one of those.
Need a breather? There's been a few benches set up outside on the side of the community center building, outdoor gas heaters included. There's also a swing tied to a large tree, in case you're feeling exceptionally romantic: sitting together on it will make you want to share a kiss.
Looks like someone set up a giant game of Jenga out there, suggestive phrases on each piece. No compulsion attached, but that doesn't mean you can't indulge anyway. Treat yoself!
💕 P O S T 💕
There will be a professional cleanup crew and people are encouraged to embrace the revels into all hours of the evening ; but perhaps you have a reason for staying later. It's not a standard business, and the doors won't really be locked up until one of the staff members does so. Maybe you know one of them, or maybe you prefer to linger around after the music has grown silent and most, or all, of the candles have been blown out.
sheening, Elle Woods legellely, and anyone who wishes to attend « What: A ball to celebrate Valentine's Day!
« When: Feb 17th, just after sunset
« Where: The Community Center
« Content Warnings: aphros, probably sex, potential drama and violence ; PLEASE warn in your top levels for any sex or violence, thank you! ALSO: neither elle or daphne are aware of any of the aphro effects...sorry, pals.
Welcome to a night of levity and love!
Hope you brought your dancing shoes, and appropriate attire! This is a ball intended to be akin to one of regency era London, complete with cotillions, waltzes, and quadrilles. Perhaps you heard of the ball through word of mouth from Elle or Daphne, or maybe you saw the duchess' network post. All are welcome!
The community center has been decorated accordingly to Daphne's standards, a vast array of different flowers from door-frames to ceiling, tables and walls, on any surface. It looks as though no expense has been spared. A ball should be as beautiful as possible, and this is notably a rather romantic day! Candles light up the room too, largely white ones of various sizes, though there are accent heart-shaped floating tea-lights in small clear bowls.
Upon arriving, music from a string-quartet can be heard, a sizable dance floor ready to be used. Modern day and vintage are interspersed with the occasional beloved classics. You shall give your name upon entry, as well as your designation, and then you will receive a dance card with an attached pencil, to be worn on your wrist ; wherein three names of someone of a different designation than yourself will be listed, along with four empty slots to fill in with anyone at all. You're meant to find and dance with those listed! Get out there, socialize, and no shame in taking it slow if you're not sure on the moves or the overall vibe of the dance. Balls are highlights of a social calendar -- and maybe you need to branch out, get yourself a contract or just some new friends. However you do it (with the traditional dances or not), move and groove and you'll make your hostess happy! Daphne will certainly be on the floor first, and she will be happy to give people pointers and help throughout the night.
[ CW: aphros (sexual/kink (kissing, oral fixation, experiencing a 'first time,' clinginess wrt sex {up to interpretation!}, lust) ; mood-altering (more outgoing, increased dom/sub tendencies, acting silly, clinginess, increased anger/sadness)) ]
A cash popup bar (all proceeds going to the Community Center) provides refreshments (specifically promoting old fashioneds, gimlets, and mulled wine), cocktails to your heart's content, plus non-alcoholic choices are available. There's a signature cocktail : Love Potion No 9. It's a berry vodka martini with dry ice, and while the hired bartender won't hesitate to tell you so, it's not displayed that the drink has an aphro effect. It'll make you bubblier, friendlier, far more inclined to want to partake in various manifestations of love (interpret at will!) It's not that kind of party though...is it?
There's charcuterie boards with many choices of snacks all laid out on a couple of tables, sweet and savory both, as well as pitchers of water, lemonade, and free glasses of champagne and gin cocktails, with either red or pink ribbons tied around each glass. If you are amenable to the urge, handling a glass with a red ribbon will have you acting more submissive, and pink, more dominant. If you get a glass with a cherry, then you might have the experience of feeling like you're having a first time with the next person you have sex with.
Seating areas includes a wide variety of chairs, some tables, though it's clear that people are encouraged to be up and about, mingling! Around the whole of the main room are valentine's day themed crackers which contain (1) baggie of perfectly innocent candy hearts -- with traditional and or kinky sayings, but no compulsion effects and (1) of the following, effects occurring on consumption (lasting no more than 1-2 hours):
champagne gummy bears -- makes you act silly. will you dance/laugh more than usual? try to tell lame jokes? successfully entertain your friends? you class clown, you.
heart lollipop -- mm, cherry red! looks like you've got yourself an oral fixation (kissing, or more)
strawberry french macaroon -- the next person you see, who you find attractive, you'll wanna stay stuck to like glitter
seasonal v-day whoreo cookie -- (looks suspiciously like an oreo) two red velvet cookies sandwiched between pink icing ; live that best slutty life and go have some sex (gets you horny!)
EMPTY! 😩 -- not even any of those candy hearts...huh, oh, well that's unfortunate for you, isn't it? maybe you should do something about that (inspires disappointment, potentially anger or sadness, and the desire to lash out, verbally or physically)
There've been a couple of photo opportunities set up. A photobooth, in a hallway. Near the entrance of the center, a backdrop for photos, props (feather boas, tiaras, heart glasses, hats, cardboard cutouts, etc etc), and a hired photographer. What a nice opportunity to really commemorate the night. Make sure you don't hog the photobooth!!
Did someone really set up a spin the bottle game in a discreet area? Sexy pin the tail on the...uh, Submissive? Daphne would never allow such at a party of hers! But Daphne can't be in all places at once, so please do get creative with your off-the-cuff party games.
[ CW: kiss compulsion ]
The restrooms are also decorated, a mishmash of glittery decor in a red gradient and pretty flowers.
There are smaller rooms that can be seen as one makes their way to the restrooms, comfortable seating and candlelight of particular note. There's probably an office or two that may be unlocked...but, do be respectful, if you're going to use one of those.
Need a breather? There's been a few benches set up outside on the side of the community center building, outdoor gas heaters included. There's also a swing tied to a large tree, in case you're feeling exceptionally romantic: sitting together on it will make you want to share a kiss.
Looks like someone set up a giant game of Jenga out there, suggestive phrases on each piece. No compulsion attached, but that doesn't mean you can't indulge anyway. Treat yoself!
There will be a professional cleanup crew and people are encouraged to embrace the revels into all hours of the evening ; but perhaps you have a reason for staying later. It's not a standard business, and the doors won't really be locked up until one of the staff members does so. Maybe you know one of them, or maybe you prefer to linger around after the music has grown silent and most, or all, of the candles have been blown out.