imperturbatus | EVENT: Valentine's Dance! February 13th

Dinner in the great hall was not only early, but fairly short. Everyone had to be out of the hall by six so that preparations for the party could be made, and when everyone was allowed back in at the start of the party it had transformed entirely.

The large tables normally used for meals now lined two sides of the great hall, holding a great variety of finger foods, drinks, and desserts that would continuously refill throughout the night. The ceiling above still reflected the night sky, but along its edges and throughout the walls were balloons, ribbons, and flowers of vast variety, with the most numerous of the flowers being white, pink, and red roses. All of of the flowers seemed to be emitting just enough light to effectively illuminate the Great Hall, giving it a - for lack of better term - rosey feel. At one corner near where the staff table normally stood was a group of string instruments, charmed into playing a selection of classical dance music as soon as the first students not involved with set-up stepped into the hall.

That was when Tamaki Suoh, a sixth year student and primary organizer of the dance, appeared at the front of the hall, smiling wide and dressed in an ivory-white tuxedo. He waved his wand briefly before he spoke, his voice magically projected with a charm so that he could be heard above any din that might happen with everyone's arrival.

"Welcome, everyone! I'm pleased to present you with our Hogwarts Valentine's Dance, and I hope you enjoy your time here tonight! Feel free to eat, drink, dance, and be merry in a break from studies and winter cold! Also keep in mind the Dance King and Queen contest, which can be anonymously voted for by you, the students, for the final spotlight dance at midnight tonight, as well as a prize of house points to the winners! Now, let the party begin!"

Prompt 1: Desserts, Drinks, and Wallflowers
Perhaps you're taking a break, enjoying the spread, and watching the other students dancing at various paces in different styles on the floor. Maybe you don't intend to go out onto the floor at all, because the chairs at the sides of the hall are just too comfortable or because you don't want to look like that idiot on the left. You know the one. Either way, congregating at the hors d'oeuvres can be a perfectly acceptable way to pass the night.

Prompt 2: Shut up and Dance
It is a dance party, after all! Grab a partner, whether it's ballroom dancing or just doing your own thing! Granted, the latter might get you some funny looks, but who cares as long as you're having fun? The smell of flowers is quite invigorating, the stars of the enchanted ceiling are above, and there's nothing more important than you and whoever your partner is, whether you know them intimately or have only met them for the first time tonight.

Prompt 3: A Breath of Fresh Air
Maybe the party is a little overwhelming, and you need to step away further from the hall than just sitting near the walls. Although no one is really supposed to leave the dance area for an extended period, who will know if you decide to use the loo as an excuse to get away for a few minutes? Maybe you just want to be somewhere more private, either by yourself or with someone else. Be careful not to get caught though, or it might be detention for you!

Prompt 4: "Love" is in the air?
Uh oh! We have no idea who, but someone seems to have spiked one of the punch bowls with a love potion! This potion is scentless and tasteless, and because the punch bowl is huge (and ever refilling) the effects are, thankfully, greatly weakened in comparison to a normal love potion. This little bit of mischief might result in some of the student body (or even some of the faculty) being a little more openly affectionate than usual with the first person they meet for the night, so a little bit of caution might be necessary. At least it's not at full potency!

Prompt 5: A moment in time that lasts forever!
A professional photographer has been hired to take pictures of students throughout the night! Although it might not be the last memory of the school year, it could be a night you want to cherish forever even if it’s just in a photograph! Is a photo an embarrassing moment or a precious time captured on a special slip of paper?

Prompt 6: Write your own Love Story!
Come up with your own prompts and have a ball AT the ball!

OoC: A note, there will be separate threads for Dance King/Queen contest sign-ups, as well as a contest for best-dressed and an attendance register that will be used to award a door prize drawn by lottery! The prizes are as follows; 50 House Points to 1st place, 25 to 2nd place, and 10 to 3rd place in their respective contests, and a 20 galleon gift receipt for Honeydukes (courtesy of Tamaki pulling some strings with the owner) as a door prize!

There will be a thread below for students to vote on Dance King/Queen, and the best dressed will be decided by members of staff specifically. RNG will be used to determine the door prize. Alright, have fun guys!

A NOTE ABOUT DANCE KING/QUEEN: Although the titles are gendered, who can be entered into each category is not! A boy can be the queen, a girl can be the king, and any combination can happen. The only limitation is that there will be two winners selected from the entrants in the contest!

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

I'm good. Thanks.

[ He's dressed in several layers too, after all. ]

How about you?

I'm more than fine.

[ He's absolutely beaming just by being at his side like this. Since they're not in the general vicinity of the public eye, he wraps his arms around Reiji, nestling his chin in the crook of his neck and closing his eyes. ]

[ There's no one around, which is also why he returns the embrace, sighing contentedly. ]

You look so beautiful today. I really like it.

[ The compliment causes his cheeks to flush slightly, however his smile doesn't falter. ]

You think so? Ah, but you're so handsome today, as well.

Of course, only for you.

[ They're wearing matching clothes, after all. ]

Oh? Did you make yourself look extra nice just for me?

[ That's said with a slight teasing tone. ]

Obviously.

[ Reiji counters it with a soft kiss on Shizuma's cheek. ]

[ Shizuma turns his head, pressing his lips to Reiji's own while threading his fingers through his hair. ]

[ Reiji makes a soft sound of surprise when the other kisses him, evidently not expecting it - but he shifts quickly into the gesture, letting one hand remain around Shizuma's waist while the other lifts up to cup his cheek.

The kiss lasts shorter than usual, because they're still in public. Hopefully no one sees. ]

[ It's chaste, but satisfying at the same time. Shizuma pulls back, gazing lovingly into Reiji's eyes while running his fingers through his hair. His other hand rests on his back, running up and down in a slow motion.

'I love you so much.' ]

[ 'I love you too, my dearest.'

After all, they'll always be together. Right? ]

... are we just going to stand here?

[ He'll give Reiji's hand a firm squeeze, smiling again. ]

I do believe I haven't been asked for the dance that I've been hoping for all night.

[ It's impossible for him to imagine a world without the other. ]

Do you want to do it here, or inside?

[ It is simply destiny for their fates to be intertwined like this. ]

Here is fine.

[ It's more private, after all. ]

Okay.

[ He slips one hand around Shizuma's waist and takes the other in his own. It's a very Western style of dance, but to him it's not all that difficult. ]

Is this alright with you?

[ The closeness doesn't bother him at all as he smiles, following suit while nodding in response. ]

Yeah, it is.

[ The dance is a little more intimate than he was expecting, but given the circumstances, he doesn't mind. ]

[ After all, they are in a place with very few people. It should be fine. ]

You smell so sweet.

[ It feels a little risky to be so close like this in public, but maybe that was what made this more worth it. ]

[ He has to admit that his heart is racing a bit faster than normal, however this is all worth it. ]

I put on that cologne you like.

[ He leans in just a bit closer to him, smiling warmly. ]

Thanks. I appreciate it.

[ It's so very tempting to kiss him again, but he knows better than to risk that. ]

Let me know when you feel like going back in.

You're welcome. Anything for you.

[ He knows that later on, they can kiss and do whatever they want when they're in their room. For now, this is okay, even if the temptation is there. ]

I will. I just want to stay like this for a while, if that's okay.

Sure. We can do that.

[ He takes Shizuma's hand and starts walking down the corridor. There's a cool breeze coming in through the open windows, and there are very few clouds outside. Overall, it's quite a clear day. ]

Maybe we could walk around the grounds later.

[ He follows after Reiji dutifully, enjoying the feel of the breeze against his skin. ]

I'd like that.

[ He pauses, taking a moment to admire Reiji against the night sky. ]

Did I mention that you look rather beautiful tonight with the moonlight and stars?

[ The statement makes him pause, turning to the other with an amused smile. ]

You're being very forward today. [ But he likes it, so he adds: ] Thank you.

[ He's still thinking of something to say back, so he ends his sentence here for now. ]

EVENT: Valentine's Dance! February 13th

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