The Princess Birthday Ball

[smallestopener]

The huge, white tent sprawls on the lawn beside the lake. It has been transfigured there for a very special occasion. A stone walkway leads from the bar to the tent - the pavements are wide enough that ladies' dresses won't trail on the ground as they make their way to the entrance. Over the draped curtains of the entrance way is a large banner which reads "Happy 7th Birthday, Ingress".

Once inside, the honored guests will be in the midst of an enchanted ballroom. There are balloons drifting in bunches from the circular tables lining the sides of the large dance floor. Floating candlabras glow with gentle light from above. There are trees in large ornamental pots interspersed throughout sparkling with fairy lights from real fairies.

One long banquet table is positioned on along the side of the ballroom - there are treats of all description. Little finger sandwiches, chopped up fruit, cookies, cheese and crackers, and other child-friendly h'ors douerves are presented to make sure the dancers are sustained throughout the the party. There are large bowls of ice cream (kept cold with magic)and sundae fixings. Punch bowls of sherbet-flavored drinks await ladling into crystal goblets. But most impressive is the large birthday cake with blue, purple, and pink icing roses festooning it.

Ingress is busy greeting her guests in her gown - a birthday gift from Amy and Susan - but soon she'll be dancing to the music provided by the overlarge Gramophone in the corner, which is playing a wide array of dancing music from waltz standards to court music to pop hits of the 20th century.

Tom, who's pretty tired from the magical effort required to pull this off, is in the background making sure his little girl is having a perfect party, and Princess Amy is helping Ingress in her hostess duties.

Come in and enjoy the party!

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Head out to the Dance Floor

[smallestopener]

The large dance floor is filled with swirling couples, laughter, and, above all, music.

The music is a blend of waltzes, courtly airs, popular standards of the 30's and 40's, and Pre-1998 pop.

Dancing with Ingress

[smallestopener]

OOC: Decide the type of music, the kind of dance, and you and your character can enjoy your own special dance with Ingress.

Re: Dancing with Ingress

[young_tmriddle]

The first dance is for Tom and Ingress. They waltz to "The Blue Danube" and even though she's not nearly tired yet, Ingress stands on Tom's feet midway through.

She does it because she loves him, and she can. He wouldn't have it any other way.

Re: Dancing with Ingress

[iopenthings]

Ingress finds her big sister, and "Girls Just Want To Have Fun" is their song to dance to. They hold hands, dance and laugh. Door spins Ingress quite round and round, and at the end of their dance, they hug.

Door doesn't let go until the music for the next dance begins.

Re: Dancing with Ingress

[prince-arithon.livejournal.com]

The next one is something from Arithon's world, charmed into a silver ball to play when its shaken.

He brought it specially for this, and swings Ingress around to the strains of it.

He'd actually snuck the steps of it into her sword lessons for the last few months, and eventually she shrieks with laughter as she realizes she knows what to do next.

When the dance is over he bows deeply and kisses her hand before passing her to the next person.

Re: Dancing with Ingress

[man-of-all-work.livejournal.com]

As the next song starts, a rollicking number, Perry makes his way over to the birthday girl and bows gracefully, waiting until she curtseys back before lifting her bodily off her feet and swinging away into the dance.

Ingress' feet and skirt fly around Perry's waist while she laughs, and he laughs, too, cheerfully dancing around.

Eventually he puts her down, of course. This dance has lots of spins, you see, and by the time Perry has brought Ingress back to the edge of the dance floor and given her a cheeky kiss, they are both peasantly dizzy.

Re: Dancing with Ingress

[kitchen_maid]

Amy and Ingress have done a lot of dancing over the course of their princess lessons, so of course they have to take a few minutes away from hostessing to dance at the party.

Re: Dancing with Ingress

[smallestopener]

Ingress takes her hands as a spritely court dance begins to play. "Ooh, I like this one! It's the one where you go around and then clap your hands!"

Re: Dancing with Ingress

[kitchen_maid]

"It's always been one of my favorites," says Amy.

"How are you enjoying your party, Ingress?"

Re: Dancing with Ingress

[smallestopener]

"I am having so much fun! Amy, I got lots of presents - I'll be writing thank you notes forever!" She steps around the circle of the dance and claps.

Re: Dancing with Ingress

[bloodyrockgod]

At the first sound of a waltz, Charlie looks for Ingress. He bows, very courtly, and lets her stand on his feet as they dance.

Dancing with Ingress

[vaapadmaster.livejournal.com]

Mace will also ask for a dance, something from his universe, similar to a waltz. Oh, yes, all diplomats know how to dance, and very well.

Re: Dancing with Ingress

[talented-biter.livejournal.com]

Sunny is an Excellent Dancer. She saw Fleur! Waaay back when!

She could boogy all night long!

But she is also Generous, and so she grabs Ingress' hands and begins to groove to Simon & Garfunkel.

Re: Dancing with Ingress

[dragonofgrey.livejournal.com]

Another waltz, something on harpsichord by the sound of the music. Perhaps something from the Baroque period.

Draco came over, and bowed, offering his arm, "My lady, care for a dance?"

Re: Dancing with Ingress

[smallestopener]

"Sure!"

And they dance a la the Wizarding world, complete with several graceful lifts.

Re: Dancing with Ingress

[not-a-horse.livejournal.com]

She is wearing her best tack in honor of her Chosen's special day, the blue bitless braided bridle that had been a gift of those long gone. It is nice enough, and comfortable enough, but Megwyn thinks wistfully of the blue-and-silver tack outfitted with bells that she as a Companion would wear at an occasion like this, if she were in Valdemar.

Still, she is with her Chosen, and that is home enough. Although Megwyn has not always been by Ingress's side, she has been ever near. Now she stands near the edge of the dance floor, and tosses her head as the music changes.

Re: Dancing with Ingress

[smallestopener]

"Megwyn, come dance with me!" Ingress is sweaty now, and her dress will need a thorough cleaning, but she is delighted. She bows low to her Companion where she stands by the dance floor.

Re: Dancing with Ingress

[not-a-horse.livejournal.com]

Megwyn lifts one front hoof and dips her head in something approaching a bow, and a sense of delighted laughter touches Ingress's mind.

::I'd love to, Chosen.::

She takes a step or two onto the dance floor, curvetting slightly towards the little girl.

Re: Dancing with Ingress

[street-sparrow.livejournal.com]

Gavroche has learned a dance or two, just for this.

A courtly air is playing as he comes to look for Ingress.

Re: Dancing with Ingress

[smallestopener]

He finds her. "Gavroche, Gavroche, come dance with me!"

Re: Dancing with Ingress

[street-sparrow.livejournal.com]

"Course!"

He grins and spins her round.

Re: Head out to the Dance Floor

[forest_king]

Mendanbar and Cimorene reach the dance floor just as a waltz begins. With a bright smile, he bows, and she curtseys, and they begin to dance.

Re: Head out to the Dance Floor

[dragonvolunteer.livejournal.com]

Cimorene is grateful for the waltz, not least because it's fairly simple, and it's been a long time since her last dancing lesson.

And then, though she hated the lessons as a child, she finds she can't remember a single reason why.

Re: Head out to the Dance Floor

[forest_king]

Mendanbar smiles, and twirls her around, rather incorrectly, as this is a waltz, but kings will on occasion make up their own rules.

"You dance very well, Cimorene."

Re: Head out to the Dance Floor

[dragonvolunteer.livejournal.com]

She doesn't really mind the twirling. Dances are always more fun when you're allowed to twirl.

"Thank you. It's not my own doing, I assure you. My dance instructors always thought I was a terror."