the formal (icon of hell optional)

[molotovmartinis.livejournal.com]

WHO: [OPEN]
WHERE: the Brandt Banquet Hall
WHEN: Sunday March 29
WARNINGS: B|
SUMMARY: the superhero formal. Will things explode?
FORMAT: whatever you feel like


There are extensive tables for hor d'oeuvres, small desserts, and champagne as well as an open bar. Room for dancing is obvious, flanked by a small group of musicians. And there are alcoves for the shy, the hiding, the amorous, the machinating, or the creeper lurking.

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i apologize for being slow >:

[leadtraveler.livejournal.com]

"It really is, I don't think I've ever been somewhere like this." he replied as he scratched the back of head, realizing he probably needed a haircut and should have got one before this event. "I guess he's a pretty powerful man, huh? I need to thank him again for this suit."

Bobby smiled sheepishly in response to her compliment. "Thanks, you look...well amazing." Girlfriend, remember you have one.

After a moment of awkward silence he moved closer to his date and offered his arm.

^_^ no worries, today is a slow day

[darkprophecies.livejournal.com]

Raven blushed ever so slightly at his compliment, easily taking his arm in a gentle manner. It took mere moments for her to speak up again, her voice much lower than before, "Remember there is no pressure to act or be a certain way with me - we are here to enjoy ourselves, to get out and socialize with others we normally would not get the chance to. There is nothing to worry yourself over."
Her eyes slowly fell onto him again as she glanced sideways, but a smile was curling onto her lips. His emotions were quite easy to read at the moment, nothing of any detail, naturally, but enough to let her know how uneasy he felt.

She continued speaking as if what she had said never occurred.
"Powerful? No, not as much as he would like others to believe he is. In fact, this is a clever ploy to try and lure the people into trusting him." she frowned slightly, "It appears to be working somewhat."

[leadtraveler.livejournal.com]

"I know, I just...I've never been to this kind of thing. That and," his voice dropped a bit, "with so many people around I feel a little on edge. I keep expecting something bad to happen or for someone I really don't want to see to show up."

What Raven had to say next didn't put Bobby to ease any. "That sounds all too familiar." he frowned as well. It sounded like something Saint Dane could easily be behind but he was sure if that demon was in the City he would have known by now.

[darkprophecies.livejournal.com]

"I understand that sentiment completely." she looked towards him again with a reassuring smile, regardless of how weak it was, "There are at least five individuals that I dread seeing appear at this event, so I am quite anxious as well. However having a room filled with super-heroes does tend to put my mind at rest when it comes to someone starting up trouble."
"Also, it is also my first formal occassion as well." she laughed gently, shrugging a bit, "So we are in that boat together."

Her voice lowered again, almost as if she was expecting to be overheard by some unseen force, "My advice when dealing with the man hosting this event? Smile and act as if you appreciate everything he has done and suspect nothing - but do not trust him. There is a completely different, dark side of him that the world is unable to see."

[leadtraveler.livejournal.com]

"Can said people you dread turn into anyone they want? Even with all the supers around I don't feel all that at ease."

Bobby looked down at her, his frown deepening at her words. "Just a warning but I'm not that great of an actor."

[darkprophecies.livejournal.com]

There was a moment of uncomfortable silence following that before she sighed gently, and gave him a genuinely sweet smile.

"You are dealing with a half-demon - the man hosting this. I am not certain of the full extent of his powers as of yet, for all I know that may be one of them, there is no way to be completely certain."
A beat, then she continues, "If he decides to come to speak to you, simply thank him for the clothing, and I will handle the rest." Raven gave a slight squeeze to his arm with hers, "It will be fine."

[leadtraveler.livejournal.com]

That didn't ease Bobby's tension any. "Wonderful, just wonderful. Even when I'm not hopping around the territories I can't avoid demons." Not that he'd ever met a real demon but Saint Dane was certainly close enough.

He gave a nod and sighed. "Sure. I'll do my best to bite my tongue." Something he often had trouble with, especially if he became angered. "I certainly hope so, I'm still pretty crappy at using my powers."