[OPEN] We'll Take A Cup of Kindness Yet

[nascensibility]

Who: EVERYONE, but especially you!
Where: Wonderland Ballroom
When: New Year's Eve
Rating: PG - PG13 (will change if applicable)
Summary: New Year's Eve Party
The Story:

[The morning of December 31st, all residents will receive a handwritten invitation slipped under their door.]



You are cordially invited to attend a party
celebrating the New Year

Wonderland Ballroom
8 pm - 1 am

Semi-Formal Attire
Buffet & Bar
No RSVP Required

All Ages Welcome

For inquiries, contact E. O'Connell

[Punctuality in planning is important: the ballroom itself will only be ready for guests at exactly 8 o'clock, bedecked in glittering golds and the red-green of Christmas' vestiges, still clinging to the old year. Dining tables surround a central dance floor, bars and buffets dot the edges of the room and both holly and mistletoe are expressed liberally through the interior.

Mingle, dance, eat and be merry! The New Year will come in at midnight - the band will play and the drinks will flow for long after.]

Comments

Michonne | OTA

[thesamurai]

[ Michonne isn't a party planner, but that being said, she wanted this. She wanted it because she can't remember the last Christmas celebration she attended before the world went to shit back home, she wanted it because there's no real way to tell when year after year rolls by in the apocalypse. Selfishly, she wanted to show Andrea who and how she was before the end of everything, going to fancy parties thrown by firms all over Atlanta. So much of her life is removed from that now - you tend to stop caring about partying it up or when you have your next chance to do so when you're fighting for your life.

Because of all this, she's wearing a damn nice dress along with the damn nice heels Elena got her. And when she walks in with Andrea, she feels like everything's right again. Things don't feel like such a fucked up situation and she knows what she's doing and where she is, is right. Through the night, she dances with Andrea but makes time for all friends and family. She's eating, drinking, and being merry which hasn't always been a common sight to see coming from Michonne. Tonight, it's all good. Tonight is for ushering out the old and ringing in the new, and she's ready. ]

(ooc: cut in to dance, find her sitting, or just generally chat her up anywhere at the party.)

[interpersonal]

[ it really should be tradition at this point.

elena finds michonne sitting down and decides to join her. she needs a break from all the dancing, having spent her fair share of the evening enjoying her own date and living in the moment. it doesn't escape her notice michonne looks far different than when she last made the announcement of andrea's departure. ]

I'll admit, I didn't think we'd be in need of comfortable heels this soon.

Jane Doe | OTA

[endingpoint]

[ The only time Jane's ever been able to dress up and do anything nice, she's been undercover for the FBI and it hadn't really ended in fun. Not the way she's hoping this party will. It's different, getting ready and not being briefed at the same time about a mission or objectives. Sarah helps her pick a dress, and then does her hair and makeup before leaving to go get ready herself. There's no covering up of tattoos, not mic in her ear giving her instructions. It's just Jane, going to a celebration with Kurt that isn't fake.

When she isn't dancing with Kurt, she can be found going from table to table saying hi to people she knows, thanking people for little gifts, and checking out the buffet. (She's a big fan of the stuffed jalapenos.) She's relaxed and having fun, and as the clock begins to near midnight, she makes sure she's never too far away from Kurt. ]

[startingpoint]

[ They've done this before, but the circumstances were in such stark contrast to what's between them now. Back then, he thought she was the childhood friend who'd come back to him and his feelings were consequently muddled. He sees everything more clearly now and his heart feels...lighter, knowing what awaits them in their future.

When it finally hits midnight, Kurt tugs her close, just smiling at her as their lips press together and he kisses her. ]

Courier Six/Dan Palmer | OTA

[thecourier]

[Though Dan cleans up well when he puts some effort in, he would never attend these sorts of functions if it wasn't for the presence of one particular woman. Large gatherings with limited exits have always spelled trouble and it isn't the kind of mental habit that one finds easy to break - he scopes out the room the moment he walks into it to map out the best way to escape if something goes wrong.

He does, however, make an effort to relax. He'll have a drink and examine the buffet, potentially dance if pressed and looks very much as if he's having a good time, despite occasional moments of appearing a little edgy. Some time is taken to examining the decorations around the room - very pretty, even if he doesn't entirely grasp the importance.

More often than not he can be found seated, usually with a drink in his hand and often in conversation. Dan sparks talk easily, smiling and laughing with the best of them. You'd never imagine that he finds himself horrendously uncomfortable in social situations.]

[nascensibility]

Hi.

[Dan may live a life wherein he is forced to be over-aware of his surroundings almost constantly, but that won't stop Evelyn from doing her best to take him by surprise when and where she can. One arm loops in his as she comes around from behind, a glittering mess of champagne gold and dark curls, mischievous smile on her lips.]

Come here often?

Nathaniel Howe | OTA

[noble_son]

[Do you know what makes a party even more difficult when you are already a person not really predisposed towards making idle conversation? Not really knowing anybody there. Still, Nathaniel has tied his hair back and chosen a simple and surprisingly 'modern' mode of attire that he finds himself feeling strangely comfortable in.

The first thing he does is have a drink. It eases away the edges of the tension he can't shake and makes it easier to filter out the faces he recognises from those he does not. Adventuring with the drinks as well as the situation, the one he has in his hand is very blue, and smells faintly of almonds. Whatever it is, he's enjoying it.

Being unfamiliar with the theme of the festivities doesn't mean he won't be able to 'get into' them. The alcohol will certainly help, but Nathaniel is a wallflower to a painful degree. A nudge would be more than welcome.]

[heroica]

[ Nathaniel has probably never seen his alleged-future Commander like this. ]

I'm not sure I'll ever get used to this. [ Robyn comments lightly, hands behind her back, smiling slyly up at him. ] To the... Well. All of it.

[ The decorations, the clothing, the drinks. She wrinkles her nose, still smiling, at the one he's holding. ]

That looks poisonous.

Cullen | OTA

[morework]

I. CLOSED TO HAWKE

[ He plans this. He wrestles with the part which tells him how much better his time would be spent on discovering Wonderland's secrets. Eventually he finds the voice that points out that a day or two will not make or break their progress here, and latches on to its words. And then he plans this.

And on the evening itself Cullen excuses himself. He tells Hawke that he will be back on time, that he only means to finish up work in the library. He tells Hawke later to get ready, via message, and that he will be done shortly. In one of the empty rooms he finds the right attire. And then he returns, and knocks on his own door, waiting eagerly for it to open. ]

I was hoping to pick you up for the party.

II. OPEN TO ALL

[ Hawke is the reason Cullen attends a Wonderland party at all, now even more than last time. Without him he looks lost at best. His attire may fit, but the rest of Cullen stands stiffly on the sidelines of the event, waiting for his partner to return from mingling.

He nurses a glass of champagne, untouched, and clutches it like a shield. If he uses it right, it might stop other people from approaching him for a conversation; or worse, a dance. ]

[wickedwest]

Careful, hold it any tighter, and it might break.

[Don't mind her, she's just taking a break from the party because wow, parties are sort of exhausting, aren't they? This isn't as bad as the anniversary ones, but still. So she's made her way away from the mass of people, drink in hand.]

Regis | OTA

[mandrakes]

[In a plain, almost outdated-looking grey suit and buttoned up waistcoat crossed over the chest with the usual leather strap holding a small bag of fragrant herbs, Regis has not come to this event to stand out in any way. If anything, he blends into the background of things, but that is entirely fine with him.

Regis enjoys parties, balls, festivals and the like for one principal reason - it offers a prime location and scenario to simply watch the interactions of people.

And this is what he does. Regis takes a seat early on, a glass of red wine in his hand that goes barely touched as the hours pass. He sits, and he watches the dancing, the distant talks and the comings and goings in complete contentment. If someone gets close enough he will nod, and smile politely. If someone decides to speak to him they will find him a very willing conversational companion. If he happens to see someone he knows, he will certainly wave and greet them.

He has been attending such things for a very long time. It isn't difficult to quickly figure out how one should behave.]

[stefanged]

[About an hour in, Stefan approaches with his own glass of champagne. He's suited up for the occasion himself, and well - a guy only lives twice, so he might as well enjoy it to the fullest.

He also, admittedly, would prefer to enjoy said life with great conversational companions, and he remembers how comfortable it had been with Regis in the library.

Teasing, as he grabs a nearby seat:] You look like you're having a good time.

Jesse Wells | OTA

[quickgenius]

There’s something to be said for being able to celebrate the new year. Jesse had still been in a cage, still in Zoom’s grasp, for the last one. Trapped, and scared, and hopeless. Hurt. Tortured. So she has every intention of celebrating, tonight. Celebrating her freedom. Her dad being safe. Being with friends, even if they’re nowhere near either of their Earths. Making new friends.

So she gets ready for the party with Iris, hair and makeup first, before slipping into a sparkling, shimmering dress and an equally sparkling pair of heels from her closet. The dress leaves her shoulders bare, though, and makes her a little self-conscious of the scars on her shoulder, near her collarbone.

Throughout the night Jesse can be found everywhere; mingling, or nibbling at the food from the buffets. Dancing, should she find a partner. Sometimes she sits at a table out of the way and just... watches the crowd. Takes a bit of a breather from being social and outgoing. She’s drinking a little, too. It’s New Year’s, after all.

[divaricate]

Wanda is in a fairly simple dress and shoes, and she too is looking for a place to take a bit of a breather, with her small plate of food and drink in hand. There's a free spot at a table next to a woman in a sparkly dress.

"Mind if I sit here?" Wanda asks with a friendly tone.

Dorian Gray | OTA

[theothermrgray]

If there was any kind of party Dorian would be sure to attend, it would be an extravagant ball. He was beginning to miss the balls and galas of his time, and indeed he is in high spirits at the party.

You could easily spot him in a crowd. He's added his own flair to the classic full dress of his time, adding gold trim to a silver waistcoat to add sparkle to his ensemble. If he's not sipping wine near the buffet tables or wandering about looking for a chat, he's on the dance floor looking for a partner. Care to dance with the devilishly handsome Mr. Gray?

((OOC: Also open to any wildcards. If you have your own idea for a thread, feel free to let me know.))

Sarah Weller | OTA

[blackbirdsing]

This is the first time since Sarah's arrived that she's been able to dress up and go to an actual party. Thanksgiving was great, but definitely not formal. Her dress moves easily and gives her plenty of room to dance without tripping over herself. She floats through the room with Ray and sometimes moves around the party by herself, hanging around the bar and the buffet table as she's always want to do at parties.

At some point, she begins finding friends, laughing and joking, swapping finger foods and even dances, but Ray's the person she wants to be next to as midnight approaches.

[shrinkage]

"Guess we should've spent some time learning the Charleston," Ray jokes as he moves with Sarah in time to the period-appropriate music. He's still at least enjoying the little two-step they've got going on (honestly any reason to spin her around and show off that dress is reason enough for enjoyment), if his red cheeks are any indication. He smiles as he pulls her back in for a dip and a kiss.

"Then again, that might've been problematic unless you know how to gird your loins properly."

Elizabeth | OTA

[uncaging]

Elizabeth delights in the party, flitting between the tables wanting to say hello to everyone, and getting up close to see the band - live musicians are an especial novelty to her. Most of her evening, however, is spend whirling around the floor, her dress trailing out behind her, delighting in the opportunity to dance and pulling up anyone who hasn't a partner or has been a wallflower for too long to join her.

At one point, as she's stood at the buffet trying to decide on which canapes to take, she realises she's standing right beneath the mistletoe that's hung liberally from the ceiling, and blushes noticeably as she tries to move away from it - somewhat unsuccessfully, as she's hemmed in by the crowd on one side and the buffet table on the other. She stays away from the bar, remembering the one and only time she'd been to a party here previously, ending up completely inebriated on cocktails and crying all over Jowan, who she finds herself missing immensely as the night wears on.

As midnight approaches she cheers with everyone else, and it's only as the minutes of the new year tick on that she realises the futility of marking its passing. She finds a quiet corner and drags a chair over to it, sitting rather melancholy and lost in her own thoughts.

Re: Elizabeth | OTA

[signalized]

Bruce makes a show of celebrating with everyone else when the clock turns to midnight, but there is a part of him that idly wonders what the point is. Time, from what he understands, works very differently here than it does in his own world. People don't grow older no matter how much time passes. It's more of a construct than ever and he hasn't had nearly enough alcohol to grapple with what that means.

He moves to leave the crowds for a bit when she spots a young woman sitting by herself and looking forlorn. He decides to approach after giving it a moment's thought.

"Are you not enjoying the festivities?"

Evelyn | OTA

[nascensibility]

[Evelyn would be remiss if she didn't attend her own party dressed for the occasion, a glittering mess of sequins and smiles as she moves from guest to guest, offering conversation and gentle nudges toward the liquor for the more restrained. There is something that give this particular evening a sense of finality, even with Wonderland's illusion of time that - perhaps mentally, emotionally, something has drawn to a close.

Nothing as dramatic as "the end of an era," but Evelyn can't help but feel a little bit sad.

She flutters around tables and greets both old friends and new with linked arms, congenial pats, kisses pressed to a cheek because she can, because she should, and because they are all she has left to lose. She doesn't intend to do so any time soon.]

Happy New Year!

[stefanged]

Happy New Year to you too, Evelyn.

[Stefan holds up his champagne glass as she approaches. He'd taken a seat off towards the side, opting for people-watching rather than any genuine socializing. For once, his smile actually reaches his eyes as he rises to his feet to greet her.

He's suited up for the occasion too, with even a proper waistcoat that reflects someone far older than his physical years.]

I don't know how you managed it, by the way - this all looks incredible.

Nate | OTA

[nonscriptum]

[Nate isn't a "big party" guy.

His preferred venues for social engagements are small, dimly-lit, probably sticky and allow for easy escapes into dark corners - the lack of space is oddly more impersonal, less likely to bother if you're sitting alone at the counter somewhere. This is a fucking nightmare: dozens of people sprawled through a huge interior space, no real way to escape, no way to slink to a buffet table without getting spotted.

He's only here for the food and it shows - Nate wouldn't know semi-formal if it smacked him over the head with the King James Bible, but he does make stilted attempts at conversation between comments like "hey, did you know that most of these holiday traditions are pagan?" and "do you think anyone's going to set off fireworks or should some of us be looking for recreational explosives?"

He's trying.]

[poppycock]

[ klaus isn't much of a "big party guy" either, unless of course there's some (usually nefarious) showmanship to it. what parties are, in his experience, are great equalizers—and if not in such a benevolent way, then certainly a reliable method to get to know an enemy.

but he's quite good at faking it, for the most part. and he does, in fact, know that most holiday traditions are pagan. he pays little mind to the stiltedness of the opener; klaus merely lifts his brow at the unorthodox greeting and replies, ] The Vikings celebrated for twelve days and twelve nights to usher in the new year.

Kate &/OR Richie ][ OTA

[unpreach]

Arriving in the middle of Ewaymas was not the best way to adjust to life in Wonderland, neither Kate, nor Richie showing their faces much until tonight. The former hadn't so much as appeared openly on the network, her name the only thing that might be familiar to those who pay close attention to the newly arrived but it's her unfamiliar face that would likely draw the attention of at least a few this evening.

Kate isn't alone however, accompanied tonight by Richie and it's a given that even if you do catch Kate alone, the other isn't far away.

[ Open to any and all. Just say which one you want in the subject line (or both). If you do choose Kate there's a chance of Richie showing up anyway. Because he's a nosy bastard who is all up in Kate's bsns right now.]

Before Arriving [Closed to Richie]

[unpreach]

[Yeah Kate's inside the bathroom getting ready so you're going to have to talk to her through the door Richie because she's not opening this up until she's done. She's been in there way too long already but if you wanna try and tell her to hurry up? Proceed at your own risk.]

Sharon | OTA

[agentxthirteen]

[ Sharon doesn't normally attend parties. But things aren't normal in Wonderland. Here, she doesn't have to work around the clock, rarely managing to hang out with whoever might be in the same country at the same time. Here, she has leisure time - not that she often takes the opportunity to enjoy it.

Tonight, though, she's put some effort into enjoying herself. It had taken some doing, but she'd finally gotten a dress she and the closet could agree on. It had taken longer to work on a pair of shoes, but she'd managed. And the best part of the dress is that it she can reach a knife or a gun - just in case.

She slips in through the doors, her eyebrows rising as she takes in the changed ballroom. She doesn't fail to note the mistletoe; she makes a mental note to avoid it as much as possible.

Re: Sharon | OTA

[signalized]

[Bruce attends parties fairly normally but this is his first one in Wonderland so he's trying to make a good impression. He managed to get a nice suit out of the closet and has a few things tucked away on his person in case he needs them.

Mostly though, his mission for tonight, is to mingle and put himself out there. So with that in mind he'll make his over to Sharon to introduce himself.]

Bruce Wayne, I don't think we've met yet.

[closed to elena]

[eyething]

[damon shows up at 8:30 pm. for all his talk about being fashionably late, he is unable to be a second late to picking elena gilbert up for their first official date in wonderland. there's no event getting in the way this time. the time approaches, and nothing gets in the way, nothing gets in their way.

he's able to step up to the door in a suit, carrying a single rose in one hand as he steps up to the door, lifting his hand to knock on it.

he feels that little twist of anticipation in his stomach, excitement winding around his heart to be on this date with her. and he knows when she opens this door, he's going to have that breath stolen from him entirely. it'll be a swift hit right in the center of his stomach in the kind of way that stays with him. he remembers all these specific moments when he catches sight of her, and the world around the two of them stills completely until there's only them.

it's the anticipation he feels as he shifts in front of the door, anticipating that feeling, anticipating seeing her.]

[interpersonal]

[ it's with care, and not without nerves, that elena gets ready for evelyn's party.

damon has been letting her set the pace, terms, and conditions of their relationship, and elena is nothing if not appreciative of that. he hasn't rushed her into anything, nor has he demanded that she make anything official until and unless she is ready to. asking him to be her date to the new year's eve party was a deliberate gesture, and while she plans on being more direct, she also hopes he understands the underlying message.

she smiles to herself as she makes her way over to the door. ] Is that for me?

[ he means the rose, but no sooner the comment has made its way past her lips, elena is caught staring a little. damon salvatore wears a suit well, and elena gilbert has risen to the occasion. she wears a simple and elegant navy blue gown. simplicity is the theme of the evening, though effort has been put in all the same: her hair has been left in its natural waves, and the only jewelry adorning her at the moment is a certain phoenix ring, its wings clasped around her index finger. ]

faith lehane | ota

[sponsored]

[ as the night progresses, more and more of faith's cool girl stigma wears off, and what's left behind is a 25-year-old dork who wants to eat more and dance more and relish in the connections she's made here in wonderland. it's been a year-plus since she arrived -- one she'd easily describe as a rollercoaster.

she's dressed a little differently than she normally might (nothing good ever happens when she wears a dress), in a way that more represents a connection between her inner-self and what she'd like her outer-self to be. she's not undercover, she's not looking for trouble, and she's a little tipsy.

this is a peek of a girl that used to be, before vampires and prison. it's a little closer to what the real faith lehane might be, and it feels good. ]

C'mon, let's cut a rug--

[ she holds her hand out and shimmies her shoulders. ]

[endingpoint]

[ Jane has no problem with cutting said rug with a friend, and hey, maybe she isn't the person Faith was talking about, but here Jane is, and she's just a little drunk and feeling great this close to midnight. ]

So, as it turns out, the more I drink, the better I am at dancing. I think that's normal?

[ 'Better' is a totally relative term. ]

bonnie bennett / FIREWORKS | ota

[goeth]

[ bonnie spends her time drinking and eating, and dragging peter and sundry out for dancing and revelry. as the hours wind down, she makes sure she's near her boyfriend at midnight, and then shortly after she disappers.

a few minutes after the figurative ball drops, attendees might hear a familiar boom and crackle outside over the beach. that same colorful girl who'd graced the party with snowflakes and dancing lights stands out at the sand, whispering and moving her arms from side to side to create colorful explosions in the sky. the show is big enough to view from the mansion, but the brave souls willing to follow her out into the cold will find a worn path to step, and a short show to enjoy before retreating back to the new year inside.

the remnants of holiday imagery bloom to life and fade in crackles -- snowmen and snowflakes light up in blues and yellows. ribbons and wreaths dot the sky in red and green. a fox dances in circles, and a great purple raven swoops down in a rush before dissipating into crackling stars. a menorah lights its candles one by one before dissipating with a loud crackle and giving way to a unity knot that spins and explodes to reveal the simplest of messages: happy new year, wonderland~ ]

fireworks XD

[actualwizard]

[ Billy doesn't miss Bonnie as she slips out of the ballroom and he definitely doesn't miss the telltale fizzle of her magic. Naturally he follows, curious and impressed with the show she's putting on.

He slides up next to her, a grin on his face and adds to her display. Even more snowflakes join her own, a shimmering blue and silver, dreidels and stars burst into colorful likes. A puppy chases the fox through the night sky and a dragon hovers above them bursts of red and yellow "flames" raining down from its mouth. ]

Caroline Forbes ; OTA

[persevere]

[Caroline arrives dressed in the gown that she discovered in her stocking at the end of the Christmas event, thinking it nothing more than Wonderland realizing that she would need a formal dress for the coming New Year celebration.

Little does she know...

Regardless, she's being a social butterfly as usual, drinking liberally, dancing with anyone who wishes to accompany her, and generally having a good time. The party is almost perfect; the only thing that would have made it better was having a hand in the planning herself.

Maybe someday~

Anyone is free to run into her either near the dance floor, sneaking a bite or two from the buffet, getting drinks from the bar, or even caught accidentally beneath some mistletoe.]

[poppycock]

[ so little does she know :')

klaus knows. he knows so very much what that dress is, considering its skirt of tulle and beads hung in one of the many mikaelson closets for a long time. there it stayed for almost a century before graced someone much more beautiful than its original owner: her. klaus stops with his heart in his throat at the sight—and not only because she in that dress beckons memories of a time both precious and full of longing, but because she is here and beautiful, all over again.

the look in his eyes softens as she turns unexpectedly into his path, their eyes locking, and then he smiles.

klaus folds his hands behind his back like a true gentleman, something bright in his gaze, and eliminates the remaining steps between them. ] That's a lovely dress.

Rose Hathaway ][ OTA

[littledhampir]

[ Formal events had never been Rose's forte, but given the choice between spending New Years Eve shut away in her room while everyone else came out to celebrate, or dealing with a dress and heels for a night and the decision was easy enough to make. The food was at least recognizable, which was more than she could say for the usual fare at Royal events and this one had the benefit of her being able to leave if boredom won out.

Rose is not, however, a social butterfly when out of her comfort zone so while she's happy enough to speak with those who approach her, you're more likely going to find her by the buffet or the bar; dancing when asked but never seeking partners of her own.

There's a solid chance she'll be stupid enough to stand underneath some mistletoe but there's no telling whether that will go well or not for any who try to embrace the tradition with her. It all depends on her mood at the time and the difficult thing about Rose is that hers can change with the wind.]

[choosetruth]

[Georgia also is more interested in the food than the dancing, though she's skipped the heels because there is no force on Earth that's going to get her into shoes she can't run in. She has allowed herself to wear a dress, though she refuses to go for anything in actual colors still. She has just enough jewelry on to hide cameras, and her usual sunglasses. That's about what she'll offer for semi-formal.

She is observant enough to notice Rose isn't doing as much dancing as a lot of other people are, so she gives her a nod as they both make it to the buffet.]

I don't think I've been to a party like this since prom.

[She's been to other formal affairs, but they don't really count if you're a journalist there to report on it. Though, from Georgia's perspective, they're a lot more fun that way. At least then she has something to do.]

[forwearemany]

Legion shows up to the party in their usual attire. In other words, they're stark naked.

They've made a passing effort to clean themselves, and to some extent, it has been a success: they do not currently smell like a truckload of feces.

...They're still as scuffed and beat up looking as ever, though. Awkward too, given that their prior experience with parties is limited. Currently, they're hanging around at the edge, watching people. Perhaps later they might start dancing the robot.

Kenzi Malikov ][ OTA

[morethanasidekick]

[ Some people come to things like this and they're happy to keep to the fringes, making small talk with whoever they happen upon.

And then there's Kenzi.

Every occasion needs the person who livens things up. The one who will shove a drink into your hand if she thinks you're being too boring and who will gladly interrupt a couple standing beneath some mistletoe to demand kissage.

She will dance if asked to, will ask others to dance and what's the point of Mistletoe unless you use it to make out with perfect strangers! No really, she wants to know because it's not like it's even pretty to look at.]

[signalized]

[He recognizes Kenzi from having talked to her over the network when he first arrived and he figures it can't hurt to try to strengthen some of those bonds he's begun to form. So with that in mind he makes his way over to her when he notices her glass is empty and hands her a new glass of champagne.]

You seem like you're enjoying yourself.

Cami O'Connell | OTA

[therapize]

[It's funny; before Wonderland, this type of party definitely wouldn't have been on Cami's list of events to really look forward to. She remains forever convinced she's a bad dancer, and unused to this brand of opulence and luxury. But time changes people, as they say, and in a place littered with the insanity that happens so often in Wonderland? Any such gathering becomes a welcome reprieve from the mix of chaotic events and mundane inbetweens.

By sheer coincidence, Klaus Mikaelson had happened to be in the hallway of her room when she emerged, blone hair deliberately tousled and the soft blue layers of her dress flowing with each step. Although they hadn't arranged beforehand to go together, Klaus suggested she might need an escort--and in turn, Cami took him up on the offer.

The fact that she's smiling when she arrives on his arm, however, is as coincidental as their meeting--and her choice of necklace that night.

Yet while she does spend a fair bit of her evening with him, they also part ways to mingle from time to time. There are a number of people she wants to wish Happy New Year to, share a drink with--and maybe even a dance, if she can be talked into it. Cami can ultimately be found almost anywhere at various times during the party; after everything she's gone through the past few months, she's determined to have the good time she deserves.]

[poppycock]

[ an eventful night calls for an eventful end: though in comparison "eventful" means many different things; he much better enjoys the latter. it's why klaus make his way back to camille a good bit of time before the new year is rung in. he's mingled enough, discovered enough, danced quite enough; it's no coincidence nor surprise that his eyes seek to follow and find her now.

he approaches her, quiet and still and alone near the edge of the dance floor, her back turned to him. ] You look like you could use a dance partner, [ he says, harking back to flirtations and invitations extended hours ago. ]

Lucifer Morningstar ; OTA

[walkingheroin]

[Sorry if anyone planned on going to Deux Lux tonight instead of this shindig bc they'll find it locked up tight. Which makes sense because the owner himself has decided to attend the party concocted by a very dear friend of his, even if she may not consider herself as such.

Regardless, he's here and dressed to the nines, perhaps even more so than usual, and he's taking advantage of the mistletoe as much as is possible. Also drinks upon drinks, assuring everyone has their own in hand to toast the new year.

He does love a good party.]

[wickedwest]

Already have one, but if you're handing them out, I won't say no.

[She'll just finish the drink she has before taking one from the handsome stranger who probably wouldn't be a stranger if Zelena actually had paid attention to other people in Wonderland sooner.]

Archer | OTA

[anti_altruisms]

[ Archer really isn't much of a party person. The formalities, the dancing, the booze -- these are all things he could do without in his life.

Still, being newly arrived and all, Archer recognizes the value of at least attempting to get to know some of the people he's trapped here with, and what better place to do that than at a party where a large number of the residents will be gathered together all at once?

That's why, when the invitation comes, he doesn't dismiss it out of hand. In fact, he actually attempts to get something suitable out of the closet. He's less than satisfied with most of the options, he finally he does settle on a suit. (At least, it's red.)

Upon arriving at the party, Archer mingles in an unobtrusive manner. He'll speak with anyone who speaks to him, and he'll even make the attempt to dance if it's asked of him. Most of the time, though, he sits off to the side with a drink in hand. He picks at the food for appearances' sake, but really, he doesn't need it.

He's actually feeling a bit nostalgic tonight, and while he is on the look-out for those with magic potential here, mostly, he's content to just savor the experience. ]

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[ ooc: Open to anything, including dancing and mistletoe shenanigans! c: ]

[uncoils]

Nice suit.

[She means that.It's fashionable and the color's prety nice.]

You're new, right? Don't think we've met before. I'm Jolyne. Jolyne Kujo.

[She's making it a point to try and be sociable. She's splitting time between this party and the other one, but if it's somebody new, well, it never hurts to make friends here. Who knows when Wonderland's going to throw them a curveball again.

So here she is, with her soda (like she's going to get trashed at this thing), and a dress she never would've been able to afford back home trying to start a conversation.]

Rebekah Mikaelson | OTA | prose or action

[easily]

[Rebekah has always been one for a good party so when she hears about a New Years one? She's all for it. New Years is a party holiday, after all, unlike Christmas which is better reserved for family and intimate celebrations. After the experiences with the creepy other Wonderland she likes the idea of getting to let loose and celebrate a little.

She goes all out for the occasion. This is her first formal event in Wonderland and she's always been the type to want to leave an impression on people.

For most of the night she can be found mingling throughout the party with a glass of champagne in hand but if someone asked her to dance? She wouldn't say no either. ]