The Grand Ballroom

@♆ Huang Mi Ni ¥ Joy looked at Mini with disgusted squint by how she gobbled up her food, "I'm not an animal nor a food, and if you're going to eat foods, you should eat with an etiquette." She rolled her eyes and takes a sip of her wine, "No, I don't hear- nor I care about it." She looks at the waiter holding a wine from afar, she looked back at Mini. "Since you're still a slave, why not fetch me that wine over there and pour my glass with it." She orders Mini to get the wine and serve it to her.

@♆ Joy It was hard not to embrace Mammoth in a tight hug, but doing so would require tossing the food so that was not going to happen. She was just going to have to eat faster... not a problem. Mini grinned and bobbed from her tippy toes to her heels excitedly. "I like mammoth. It's tasty. ...I miss it..." She caught the annoyance in her sister's tone, of course, but pushed it aside. "Did you hear? I'm going to be free again soon!" With a smug smile, she shovelling half the food on her plate in , her cheeks expanding like balloons before the lump of food travelling down and into her stomach, where the swollen lump seemed to completely disappear.

@დ Jung Nicole Sanha nodded as he looked at her as he couldn't help but chuckle as she pulled her notebook to jot down the note about duck meat. "You can't go wrong with something that is in peak season. But, honestly, all game animals are my favorite to eat - wild animals for me taste the best," Sanha nodded to her. "I know that you wouldn't intentionally poison me, you know - I was teasing you," Sanha gently nudged her as he stood there with her. Sanha tilted her head to the side. "You like to try out ghoul food? Not many like to eat what we eat or even can stomach to try it," Sanha pointed out which just showed how dedicated and good at her job that she was. "Of course, you're welcome. You should be proud," Sanha told her

@❦ ♕ Ayaka Miyoshi Irene chuckled as she shook her head. "I don't know - I am not much of a fighter or one to do the trials. Let someone else get the glory - that isn't something I'll ever want," Irene admitted as she looked over to the other. "Well, I have mentioned that I have siblings and that both of my parents aren't around anymore," Irene couldn't help but peek over to where Hajun was speaking to Hyojung at the bar before turning back to her then shook her head. "It just never really came up that much," Irene shrugged a bit. She couldn't help but nudge the other as she spoke about Toshi. "You two are so cute," She chuckled, sipping on her drink.

@♆ Huang Mi Ni ¥ Joy was delighted to enjoy the ball with her extravagant dress and whisking a bit of her wine glass while watching the people having fun inside the ball. Her enjoyment was interrupted when her 'lovely' sister, Beelzebub starts calling her name. She groaned silently, and muttered, 'Here we go again...' She then turned around to look at Mini's dress. 'It's Mammon... Mammon-N!'

@დ Kang Daesung She shook her head, holding back a chuckle that's threatening to escape but more in so to hide her shyness. "No, it's just nice to hear it. The lunar goddess surely blessed you everytime as she should." His question caught her by surprised. A surprised to herself as she did not realized it for herself. Nicole made way as the other shifter cut in allowing her to move away with an excuse only to watch them from afar. Could she had made a bigger fool of herself? She can feel her heartbeat at the back of . "You do have a nice voice..." A heavy sigh from her, Nicole forces herself to look away. "He....he looks happy." She reminds herself since it's not the first time she had seen the other around Daesung. Adjusting her apron, she distracted herself with refilling the foods and making sure all staff helping was serving well. And occasionally....just occasionally, her eyes would wonder to find where he was.

@☠ Bang Yongguk￥✔ Nicole follow suit taking off her apron as well before smoothing her top down. She gave a playful curtsey at him before giggling. "I'm not the best at dancing too but if the music flows, then we shall follow along." With a warm smile, she place a hand gently on to his offered arm closing it lightly around. "I would be honored to have this dance with you, Mr Bang." She glances up at him, her cheeks slightly flushed from the drinks she had already. "Plus, I'm sure you will lead us well...if not, then I can lead us then." She reached up to adjust his shirt collar that got messed up by the apron. "Shall we?"

@♦ Kim Taeyeon Her eyes danced to the injuries from the trials. A second chance literally fell into her lap and she still managed to get eliminated. "I tried." She flashes a sad smile at her fellow coworker. "It's would of been great to make something of myself for No Man's Land and everyone who may need a place to call home." But most of all, it hunted more for her ego and for once trying to put herself out there. Emi threw back the rest of her drink. "I know I'm an assistant, but is there anything I can help you write or assist with at the office?" The red in her eyes glows softly.

@☠ Yoon Sanha ¥✔ Nicole quickly scribbled down ducks in her notebook. "Ducks at its peak of the season sounds amazing already. The gamey taste will bring so much flavors cooked or uncooked." The ducks has been migrating south away from central, but she knows she can always try to see of there's any back stock at other farms. Her goggles filled the area around them. She could never poison her friend. "I wouldn't dream of doing that. I have other to taste test for me. And.....I can also do it too." The compliment made her blush. Nicole enjoyed things like this and is glad that all the hard work is paying off. "Thank you Sanha. It means a lot to me."

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@დ Jung Nicole His smiled mirrored yours as a warm heat rolled through his chest. “Are you really that surprise to hear me speak again?” Daesung tilted his head curiously, with a grin still playing on his lips. The silence stretched between the two before Daesung unconsciously reached up, removing a few strains of unruly hair out of your face. “Why so surprised? Did you miss my voice that much? Only, when his hand lowered, did he glance at you. Really look at you. He took in the vision your warmly flushed cheeks, silky auburn hair and caramel flicked eyes. “She’s beautiful” were the only words that came to his mind. The tinker opened his mouth to speak, then suddenly turned to the approaching shifter. His stifled words vanished as he shifted attention to another woman, only to return to you when you excused yourself. “S-see, ya” He raised his hand waving, feeling somewhat foolish and exposed suddenly as regret sat in the back of his mind like an anchor.

@❦ Irene Perhaps you should test your luck as a couple in the trials next year. The Kitsune giggle playful before looking down at the ballroom dancefloor. The queen sat in silence, processing your words carefully. She’d be lying if she didn’t have more questions begging to be answered. Curiosity plagued her relentlessly regarding the wolf’s mysterious origins. Aya attempted to speak but then thought better of it, wanting to honor your privacy in the relationship. She found it odd that family and childhood had never been discussed before, especially considering your marriage. “Really? Never?” It took her aback by surprise. “Even and Toshi and I have talked about his past and family. Hell, it was one of the things I'd like about him is that he come from humble beginnings.” Aya's cheeks tinted a light pink shade fondly thinking of her fiance.

After the terrible loss and taking time to heal up from several hours in the infirmary, Taemin dressed in his best clothing that he could find. Something that even though he is a slave, his status as a Prince won't go unnoticed. Silently, he stayed off to the side as he sipped on a simple glass of chardonnay that was offered to him. It certainly became a challenge being new in Central. Even more so by force of enslavement.

@დ Kang Daesung Lisa was stunned to hear something come out of mute. His voice. This is how he actually sounded huh? Maybe after the moons fade away and the curse if lifted, Lisa would help Daesung get his voice back. That's a maybe. She quite like not hearing him speak. Rather, grew fond of it. Eyes darted to the other female with him upon the introductary and Lisa could really careless about the other woman. "Charmed, I'm sure." Her focused was back on the tinker. "I hear you have your voice. Mm... It's nice to actually hear what you sound like. It's fitting for you. Very gentle. How are you enjoying the Ball? I see the food is good by the way you're inhaling the food."

@დ Jung Nicole The chief’s lips formed a slow, shy smile. Casting a brief glance at the partners on the dancefloor, he then shifts his focus back to you and proceeds to remove his apron, placing it discreetly under the table. “I not the best dance but with a lady as lovely as you this evening, how could I possibly resist? Bang placed his chief’s hat on the table before adjusting his all-black catering attire. “May I have this dance, Mistress Jung?” The ghoul reached out to you, offering his arm.

@დ Lalisa Manobal The tinker’s eyes darted back and forth between the women. A pink shade tinted his cheeks as he was now their main focal point. He swallowed hard before pounding a fist into his chest to ensure the food safely made its way down. “Well, don’t you look stunning tonight?” Daesung cleared his voice, hoping the smile plastered on his face would hide the nervousness in his tone. Eyes admired your attire, giving you a silent nod of approval suddenly wishing he would stashed some money away to update his wardrobe. “Lisa, this is my good friend Nicole. Nicole, this is a new friend of mine, Lisa.” His excited smile beamed, unable to recall the last time he encountered this many shapeshifters.

@♆ Joy Mini was wearing a poorly fitted plain white dress that hung off her body in a way that unfortunately accentuated her curves and made her look plumper than she was. She was barefoot and holding a tray overflowing with food. She stayed away from the dancefloor and all the fancily dressed people and just focused on the buffet. Until she saw one of her siblings that is. "Mammoth!" With a delighted smile she ran over to her sibling, stopping short just enough so her plate of food didn't splatter over Joy's clothes.

@❦ Kim Hyo-jong ¥✔ Hajun nodded as he looked at the other. He never quite understood why others would reply with stranger when they already knew each other even when they were being cheeky or playful. Maybe he was just old. "That's good - it wasn't too bad? So I am assuming you are going on to the next trial?" Hajun asked him.

@♆ Seo Inguk I make myself comfortable on the sofa, feeling my shoulders drop as some of the tension finally lifts from them. I pat the seat next to me and wait for you to settle in beside me. Words are currently failing me, so I choose to simply drink from my glass as I try to sort my thoughts.

Brushing back his hair, Changkyun enters through the ballroom, his first event since revealing himself in a new vessel. This one actually does quite nicely. The man before was a successor, rich yet corrupted enough for his soul to take possession of. He sips at the wine that's provided by the host and stands staring up at the sky once outside on the balcony. It was certainly a sight. The night lit aglow by the three moons hanging above him. Central in the far distance shining the dimist lights for those univited and going about their night.

@დ ♕ Tati I could particularly smile the apprehension on you as you accompanied my side. I made note to bring up the oddity of your behavior at a later time but for now I settled for appearance a fearsome united front. My head dipping and to the lords, ladies and fellow folk as we ascended the stairs finding the royal suit and my personal booth. "After you my dear."

@⚜ Wi Hajun I swiveled my gaze towards the recognizable voice. A smile played on my lips amused by the amount of concern in your tone. "Hey ya stranger." I looked down towards my injury leg then offered a careless shrug. "I've been seen by a healer. "It'll regenerate shortly."

@⚜ ♕ Emily Mei  "At the very least you tried getting to the trials, there's no biggie about it." Taeyeon smiled and drinks the champagne in her hand, "Just a little bit of curiosity and fun." She chuckles, "Lately I have been jam packed with lots of news I need to rewrite for the press." Taeyeon pouted.

@♦ Kim Taeyeon Taking a seat next to Taeyeon, Emily watches her as she surveillance the ballroom. Everything looks so in place at the moment as if this....maybe this was the right place for her now. She hums in agreement. "Its definitely been thrilling. However, I must say, I probably did a horrible job at trying to stay in thr trials." The anxiety from the trial has not calm down enough yet. "Is there anything that I can assist our Writer, Miss Taeyeon with?"

@⚜ ♕ Emily Mei  Drinking her own champagne is enough however, her colleague from the press came to check her up. Taeyeon smiled and looked at the hybrid queen, "Ah, yes, Emmy." She greeted with a smile on her face, also fixing her specs to look at her. "The trials are quite thrilling than the last time." She smiled and looked at the crowds, "A shame I didn't compete as well." She chuckled but she knows it'll blow her cover as the fiery witch as she was. "But I'm only a mere human who has a knack for gossips and news."

@დ Kang Daesung Goodness, Nicole did not even realized she was talking so much until Daesung questions made her stopped mid sentence. An embarrassed blushed Nicole looked down at her hands before clearing . "My apologies." She lets out a nervous giggle, "I was just saying that it's good to see the Luna Goddess blessing you once again." her eyes travel up to his own. Her heart raced making her look away. No, she seen this before. It has happened before. But, could she....would she for once choose to believe it. "I'm surprised about the Blo---" Her sentence cut short as she recognized body moving towards them. She had not formally meet the other shapeshifter, but she briefly seen and heard her in her diner a few times. Each time they had visit, she had chose to do office work. "Ah, it looks like they may need me in the kitchen." She bit back on a smile. "I'll catch you around?" Nicole looked over at Lisa and daesung before disappearing towards the kitchen.

@❦ Kim Hyo-jong ¥✔ Hajun heard the familiar voice of the younger kit that he had him tailoring his master's clothes. He did notice the limp that the other was sporting probably from the trails. He leaned off from the side of the bar as he walked closer to the other. "Did you get your injury checked out?" Hajun questioned the other as he set down his glass on the bar. He had watched the trials and saw that the other had reached the preliminary stage. "I should also congratulate you on passing the prelims - but not surprised," He added.

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@⚜ Wi Hajun The hour was late and I expect that the next challenge should hold within the next hour or so. I sighed adjust my cocktail attire before proceeding the grand hall to the ballroom. If this was the only time of peace I was going to receive before the main trail begins then I was going to take full advantage of the time I had left. A breath filled my lungs as I made my way over to the bar my calf still throbbing with a note of pain from where the thorn piece me in the labyrinth. My limp kept my walking pace at an awkward gate. Relieved to finally reach the bar. " Kitsune classic, make it a double."

@დ Jung Nicole Daesung made a solemn oath to appreciate the gift of his voice, which resonated in his ears and washed over you like a gentle wave. He was pleased to find that you were just as enthusiastic as him about his renewed communication skills. His cheeks turned pale pink in embarrassment, but his heart raced from being so close to you. He took the moment to appreciate your beauty even with your work uniform on. It wasn’t often that you wore extravagate ball gown nor had interest in dressing formally for these occasions but it didn’t go unnoticed that you put bit of makeup. She looked beautiful nonetheless he thought. He felt a wave of shame wash over him when he felt his courage lacking to voice him mind. Years of silence, and now the chance to speak, yet he was lacking courage for voice his sincerity. By the time Daesung caught the tail end of your words, you had already been speaking to him for some time. “W-What?”