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It wouldn't be a winter masquerade without a fancy ballroom, would it? And boy, is this a fancy ballroom. It's positively palatial, with a high, domed glass ceiling and ornate silver accents, and a glittering marble floor. There's plenty of space to dance, with delicate tables and chairs off to the side for those who simply wish to watch.
… And also, a jukebox? With every song imaginable just waiting to be used responsibly and not to play What's Up Pussycat 50 times in a row? There's a pair of microphones, too. Hm.
… And also, a jukebox? With every song imaginable just waiting to be used responsibly and not to play What's Up Pussycat 50 times in a row? There's a pair of microphones, too. Hm.
Every winter ball needs a fabulous, snowy winter garden! This one is particularly extensive, with silvered trees and fairy-lights, colourful flower beds and a big open area for snowball fights or snowman-building. Wanna decorate your snowman? You're in luck! There's a convenient(ly bigger on the inside) silver chest you can rummage through to find anything you might need, from scarves and carrots to pieces of knight's armour.
There's even an ornate wishing fountain. You probably don't have a coin to throw in there, but that's okay! Touch the surface of the rippling water, and a tinkling voice will offer you, and anyone who happens to be in the vicinity, a totally inspirational quote.
There's even an ornate wishing fountain. You probably don't have a coin to throw in there, but that's okay! Touch the surface of the rippling water, and a tinkling voice will offer you, and anyone who happens to be in the vicinity, a totally inspirational quote.
There's a large, picturesque hot spring around the back, wisps of steam curling into the air.
If you're wondering how you're supposed to use a hot spring while maintaining your anonymity, that's easily solved. Just take a dip in your clothes! Simples.
If you're wondering how you're supposed to use a hot spring while maintaining your anonymity, that's easily solved. Just take a dip in your clothes! Simples.
For those feeling peckish, or perhaps a little parched, there's a winter wonderland banqueting hall ready and waiting for you. There are no serving staff, and apparently no food or drink …
But there is a message at every place setting: "Food brings people together, does it not? Talk about somebody your thankful for, or give a compliment. You needn't name the recipient, nor do they have to be here."
The reward will be whatever food and/or beveridge you're hoping for the most. The more heart you put into your words, the better it'll be .. the less sincere or convincing, the worse. If you're lying through your teeth it may actually be actively on fire, so, uh, be careful with that.
But there is a message at every place setting: "Food brings people together, does it not? Talk about somebody your thankful for, or give a compliment. You needn't name the recipient, nor do they have to be here."
The reward will be whatever food and/or beveridge you're hoping for the most. The more heart you put into your words, the better it'll be .. the less sincere or convincing, the worse. If you're lying through your teeth it may actually be actively on fire, so, uh, be careful with that.
[someone seems to be trusting to his mask to keep him anonymous in the hot spring -- that or he's testing how far the anonymity can stretch. either way, he's soaking in the hottest part of the spring, the picture of relaxation]
[Wearing this this mask, someone enters the spring.]
Why hello there, you seem to be enjoying yourself?
Why hello there, you seem to be enjoying yourself?
I am that. It seems there's plenty of room if you wish to join me in indulgence.
Sure, the more the merrier! Got any good ideas?
I think I will.
[and taking a place in the water.]
[and taking a place in the water.]
[Wearing this.]
[Or you know, NOT ruin a perfectly nice dress. They say the mask is enough, she'll trust the mask. Seems to work so far.]
[She's a lot more slow to fully submerge herself in the hot spring. The water is hot! Nice, but hot.]
[Or you know, NOT ruin a perfectly nice dress. They say the mask is enough, she'll trust the mask. Seems to work so far.]
[She's a lot more slow to fully submerge herself in the hot spring. The water is hot! Nice, but hot.]
Wanna start with a dance? Seems the first thing to do for a ball.
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