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Who: Everyone is welcome, children and adults alike.
Where: First floor, ballroom.
When: 01/21, from about 9:00 PM on.
Rating: r;
Summary: Formal ball.












[The ballroom's vaulted ceilings are taller than is possible within the realms of reality, and towering, wide windows let in sunlight during the day; at night, chandeliers and wall sconces light up with so many candles, it's hard to believe the light isn't from an electric source.

There are lights strung up around the entrance to the ballroom, and music can be heard playing from within. At the door, Vanessa, with the assitance of the lovely William Whele, will be waiting to meet as many guests as they can. They'll hand each person a small silver box with one of these gifts inside; Wonderland's sense of humor is evident here.]



[Tables line every side of the ballroom, a carefully organized plate setting at each chair with little trays of cookies placed here and there.

One table, set center, is piled high with desserts, Ned's pies, hors d'oeuvres brought by Dr. Lecter, and all manner of food provided by Tohru, Seta, and the diner staff, as well as assistance from Calista, Rebekah, Evelyn, and Lydia. There are numerous drinks available, champagne (thanks to Kol), and liquor, beer, fruit punch, among other beverages, thanks to the closets.]

[Thank you cards will be slipped under the doors of Rebekah Mikaelson, Kol Mikaelson, Tohru Honda, Evelyn O'Connell, William Whele, Hannibal Lecter, Calista, Seta Souji, and Lydia Martin the following day as a way of Vanessa showing gratitude for all of their help.]

Comments

[eatsyourscience]

I'm glad you could find that with them.

[It's not easy to find that "place where you belong" especially--he imagines, at least--after something like losing a parent.]

[breakthecurse]

Thank you. I'm really grateful they let me stay, and they are all wonderful people...

[She trails off, and for once...her smile fades, just a little bit.]

...I really miss them.

[eatsyourscience]

[Souji looks at her for a couple seconds, then steps closer and hugs her.]

You'll see them again.

[breakthecurse]

[Tohru wasn't expecting anything like that, and at first she's shocked. But then she eases, and hugs Souji tightly. The truth is, she really needed that right now.]

Thank you...I really hope so.

[eatsyourscience]

[He continues to hug her for another moment, then lets her go, offering a small smile that he hopes is encouraging.]

Try not to doubt it.