♕ as they watch in the quiet of the dell

[sidherioghnach]

[There is a soft tinkling of music coming over the feed. It has an oddly echoing quality, and listeners may wonder if they can hear it when the feed is turned off.

A soft, rippling laugh.We are preparing a dance, my friends. Such a glorious dance

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[sidherioghnach]

[Some small while later, Erik will be aware of loud crashing in one of the Mansion rooms. Should he go to investigate, he will find a beautifully penned note lying on a table:]

I cannot express my gratitude, my lord. Leave the sheets of paper with the Puck. He will be most pleased to receive them.

[The moment he reads the note, the furniture will crash all around him, giving off a loud, discordant screech.

Erik will then see the Puck, perched on top of the rubble as if it is the most comfortable seat in the world. He'll look like a young man - almost a boy - while at exactly the same time appearing to be an old, mischievous looking man with a wicked glint in his eye.]

Word to the wise, between you and me, Mr Ghost...

Don't insult the Queen. You'd not like this place if you weren't in her good graces.

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[sidherioghnach]

No, you don't understand. Didn't expect you to. Ghosts. Bland old things. Only one thing in the brain. "Braaaaains." Wait, no, that's not right, is it? I always get my undead mixed up.

[Puck doesn't even seem to be looking at him; he's studying the note.]

See, what I meant was that you got in a wee cream puff, and took forever to reply back. See, she's bratty, sometimes. I can say that, by the by. You can't.

Voice.

[justsopretty]

Hm.

Of course, I'll attend. It'd be rude to not reject an invitation to a party from one such as you, especially since you are so sincere.

Voice.

[sidherioghnach]

It will be my honour, your highness.

Voice.

[justsopretty]

Naturally, it is more my honor to be invited. [Lies lies lies. YOU BEST BE NICE TO ME, YOU MEANIE.]

Voice.

[sidherioghnach]

[She laughs pleasantly.]

You are too kind!

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[north_skie]

I don't want to... [All though he says he doesn't want to, he already gets the feeling that he won't be able to resist when the time comes.]

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[sidherioghnach]

Then of course you do not have to.

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[forhyrule]

[ Zelda is immediately struck by unease when she hears the Queen's words. The Queen is hardly one to extend such kindness without repercussion, but Zelda knows better than to refuse a personal invitation. ]

It will be an honour, Your Majesty. A ball will be a perfect reprieve from the stresses that have recently troubled us both.

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[sidherioghnach]

One hopes that it will be to the same caliber as yours, my lady!