Christmas Ball

[And after a very long time spent standing in the same place...]

-turns around as he hears Pandora and Godric-
-smiles to himself-
-finishes the glass of blood quickly, then begins to head over to them-

[Ahh, sorry I left last night!]

-has blatantly been there the whole time-
-notices his wife is there with Godric-
-smiles a little, drinks a mouthful of blood and walks over with Lestat-

-has been timefrozen with Godric whee-
-unfreezes from position of looking up at him fondly-
-notices Lestat coming over, not noticing her husband at first-
-puts down her glass and goes to hug Lestat in delight-
Lestat! It's been so long! How have you been?

-and then notices Alex, eyes widen-
Alex? You're not supposed to be here...you told me you were in London again.

-winces slightly, a little hurt by her reaction-
Oh. Well I was in London. But...I'm finished now.
-face falls a little, looks at the floor-
You look beautiful by the way.

-lets go of Lestat, avoiding any eye contact with a time frozen Godric-
-goes over and hugs Alex-
Thank you, love.
-pulls back, smiling at him-
It was just a surprise, you told me you wouldn't be able to make it to the ball before!

-smiles and hugs her back-
Well I thought I wouldn't make it. But I really didn't want to miss it!
-grins-

-smiles-
This is the first ball you've ever come to with me.

-frowns slightly-
Is it?
-thinks for a moment-
I suppose it is. We did attend one together once, but I distinctly remember that you had one too many drinks and I spent the whole evening casually flirting with Glitterboy.
-laughs-

-smirks, wondering if Adam will appear at the ball-
I meant the balls I remember!
-giggles, facepalming upon remembering how drunk she was-

-kisses her forehead and laughs-
You can't remember it? Oh what a surprise!
-smirks-

-(late reaction, but...) smiles at receiving a hug from Pandora-
I have been well, thank you, Pandora.
-casually goes over to get another drink~ to give the couple a moment's privacy-
-looks around the ballroom see who else has arrived-

-ugh i'm not even creative today so armand's drinking-

[but hi i'm back yay~]

-is apparently drinking with Armand xD yay-

-xD has only had a couple of glasses-
-looks over at Lestat- Enjoying the blood? -smiles knowingly, wishing Marius would appear-

-smirks and nods, halfway through another sip-
-surveys the ballroom-
Sadly there isn't much else to do... I don't see much dancing going on so far.

-takes another sip, sighs a bit-
It seems the coven isn't what it once was.
Not many of us have come.

-giving a sad smile-
Indeed. These things happen naturally, I suppose...
-finishes the glass then sets it down, beginning to feel a little tipsy-
-in a sadder tone than usual-
I don't think Martin will be coming.

-nods, absently tracing the rim of the glass-
I suppose you're right. But I'm glad for the few that have come.
I've missed everyone.

-looks back over at him-
Even if he doesn't, there's good company here.

-walks down a set of marble stairs-
-starts down the hall into the room, glass in hand-

-glances up when he hears the footsteps, smiles-
Your good company has just arrived, Lestat.

-opens the door-
-has a bright smile on his face-
-takes a sip from his crystal glass before speaking-
Hello!

-smile widens when Marius enters-
-chuckles at him- Quite the entrance, love.

Thank you, my dear.
-wraps an arm around Amadeo's waist-

-smiles as Marius enters-
Ah, good evening, Marius!

-smiles up at him, leaning against him slightly-
We thought we'd have to finish our stock of blood without you, love.