Paloma's Heart (#3)

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THE GRAND BALLROOM

[handpuppets]

You find yourself entering a lavishly-appointed ballroom aboard the Duchess of Argyll aether-flyer. From a trio of musicians in the corner, classical music fills the room as well-dressed guests mill about, chatting, tasting hors d'ouvres brought around by liveried servers, and shaking hands on agreements.

An exquisitely-dressed older woman greets you as you enter, though in addition to her Victorian-era fashion, she is, curiously, wearing an orange scarf loosely wrapped around her head.

No one is quite dancing yet—now is the time for socializing, and making the sorts of connections that the upper crust of society trade in.

Some among the assembled watch you with interest: a pair of nonhumans dressed in black, one in ceremonial armor; then also, a sweet-faced woman with beautiful red hair and a sad smile.

There is a Heliogram Station here.

From here you can go to the lower deck, the observation deck, the dining room, the outer deck, or the lecture hall.

CHANGES

[handpuppets]

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[lefthandpath]

[... why is he dressed like a priest...

and why is everything so fancy. oh god.

T-TIME TO FAKE IT TILL HE MAKES IT.]

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[handpuppets]

[ WELCOME TO HELL!!! WELCOME TO HELL!!! ]

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[fleurescence]

Oh Crown, hi! Thank goodness, somebody I recognise.

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[tradesecret]

[ Yvette is a politician! Fancy ]

Crown, just relax.

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[justicebewon]

[ GIVES HIM A THUMBS UP ]

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[nihilmancy]

[Wearing a cape declaring herself to Lucifer.]

Because it's a high class gathering, obviously.

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[fleurescence]

[...I don't know what's going on but

Walking up to the nearest person and smiling]

Hello. Are you enjoying the ball?

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[handpuppets]

[ this personage is well-dressed, speaks in a languid accent that's australian mixed with something else, and is clearly not human. Though the features look a bit familiar—similar to Paloma, actually. ]

Oh, very much so. Is this your first time here?

[bondsofsuffering]

Well enough, I guess.

[He's only chatted with her once, but she's still a familiar face!]

Find anyone interesting so far?

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[innerdaemons]

[ also in a priest outfit! ]

My, do I feel under-dressed for such an occasion.

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[handpuppets]

[ this personage is tall, lanky, and speaks in an odd languid accent that reminds you of Paloma's—they're clearly of the same people. They're dressed in ceremonial armor and a lot of very elegant, very crystal-spires-and-togas fashion. ]

Well, it's not your fault. Terran fashion seems to be quite limiting.

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[lefthandpath]

[... wow.]

I'm not sure how I feel about this punchline.

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[justicebewon]

No that's perfect actually.

[bondsofsuffering]

It just speaks to your humility as a man of the cloth, doesn't it?

[bondsofsuffering]

[How is that tophat staying on his head with all the fluff? A mystery.

Anyway, the objective seems... clear enough. Time to talk up some folks.]

What a spectacular event. As to be expected, of course.

[Probably.]

[handpuppets]

Ah—it surely is. The Countess really spares no expense...

[nihilmancy]

[Wearing sparkly robes with a message on the back that declares her to be Lucifer. She approaches, and does a devil sign.]

You seem to be blending in quite well.

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[tradesecret]

[ Sliding casually over to the woman with the sad smile ]

My, what an expression to wear at a party...

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[handpuppets]

Ah—oh. I'm terribly sorry to bring down the mood...

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[justicebewon]

Haha, wow! I look like, super cool!

[ time to be THE COOLEST OFFICER AND CONQUER EVERYTHING SINGLEHANDEDLY ]

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[handpuppets]

[ you look EXTREMELY RAD, yes

this personage of gender: regal and personality: cause problems on purpose is applauding. ]

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[nihilmancy]

[Sekhmet is dressed in some kind of sparkly cloak and turban, wearing a variety of gaudy jewelry. On the back of the cape is the the text "I AM LUCIFER, THE BEAST 666" She is tilting her head, disoriented, but gradually approaches the two non-humans.]

Good evening.

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[justicebewon]

[ going to go up to the red-haired woman, bottle in hand. people with red hair are always good. ]

Need a drink, miss?