Court dances of New Ta'Faendryl (log)

The following is a log of the Court dances of New Ta'Faendryl held at the Faendryl Symposium on June 11, 2015. Log provided by Sparegris.

[A Silk Pavillion, The Gathering]
Swathes of rich claret-hued silk cover the walls of the pavilion, leaving the sides airy yet secluded. Several cushioned sofas and chairs covered with ebon brocade have been placed about a rich wool carpet. Hanging from the peaked ceiling are a trio of clear crystal lanterns suspended from dark steel chains. Set in the center of the gathering space to ward off the chill is a small marble firepit with a patterned basket of sticks sitting to one side. You also see an expansive carved basalt relief, a marble Palestra statue, a marble elven summoner statue, an imposing black and grey painting and a small ebonwood table with a polished silver platter on it.
Obvious exits: out

A voice cries out from somewhere nearby, "Dance Master Sarvyis Neflior Faendryl will be in the pavilion by the Faendryl embassy in just a bit. He is rounding up his musicians and will begin the dance lessons a few moments late."

Tredohal walks in.

Tredohal says, "Good evening."

Lylia bows to Tredohal.

Lylia says, "Ah, good evening to you."

Lylia smiles at Tredohal.

Speaking in Faendryl to Tredohal, you say, "Good evening Ambassador."

Speaking in Faendryl, Tredohal says, "It is good to see so many here to learn to dance."

Speaking in Faendryl to Tredohal, Karluth says, "Ambassador, it is good to see you."

Lylia says, "The clomping and stamping I usually see in the Landing is all well and good, but to see something a bit more refined -- yes, I would like that."

Laelithonel skips in a circle around Lylia.

Speaking in Faendryl, Tredohal says, "And it is good to see, to see everyone."

Speaking in Faendryl, Tredohal says, "Excellent."

Karluth nods respectfully at Tredohal.

Karluth walks over to the chair and settles down.

Speaking neutrally in Dark Elven to Tredohal, Xinza says, "Good evening, Ambassador."

Speaking in Faendryl, Tredohal says, "The dancemaster has two dances to practice with you."

Speaking in Faendryl, Tredohal says, "Please step to the north east."

Tredohal nods.

Ambassador Tredohal just went northeast.

[A Silk Pavillion, Ballroom]
Panels of dark ebonwood are fitted together in the center of the room, creating a large dance floor. The placement of the wood tiles in various directions makes unique patterns and enhances the natural grain. A variety of silk-cushioned chairs are placed about the room, their carved feet sinking into a thick carpet that surrounds the central area. Black steel racks of candles stand tall about the perimeter. You also see a raised oak stage.

A voice cries out from somewhere nearby, "Dance Master Sarvyis Neflior Faendryl is beginning now in the pavilion by the Faendryl embassy."

Sarvyis says, "Excellent."

Sarvyis asks, "How many of you attend balls and stand about, awkwardly?"

Sarvyis asks, "Where does your hand go?"

Lylia quips, "I prefer to think I stand about gracefully."

Sarvyis asks, "Where does his?"

Aurach softly says, "Good evening Ambassador, all gathered."

Speaking in Faendryl, Tredohal says, "I am afraid duties call me away, but please enjoy."

Tredohal bows.

Speaking to Tredohal, Karluth says, "Good evening, Ambassador."

Speaking in Faendryl, Tredohal says, "I leave you in the dancing hands of Lord Sarvyis."

Speaking in Faendryl, Tredohal says, "Or... um... feet."

Ambassador Tredohal just went southwest.

Sarvyis says, "Excellent."

Sarvyis says, "Well now."

Sarvyis asks, "Will you please pair up with a partner?"

Sarvyis says, "And we will try a few basic steps."

Sarvyis says, "Gentlemen please raise your hand."

Karluth raises his hand.

Aurach softly says, "Indeed."

Lylia strides over to stand before Aurach.

Aurach inclines his head.

Xinza gazes heavenward.

Aurach nods at Lylia.

Laelithonel pulls Abrimel closer to herself.

Laelithonel mutters, "Yoink."

Xinza arches one eyebrow at Karluth in an expression of sardonic amusement.

Durakar raises his hand.

Abrimel mutters under his breath.

Sarvyis says, "Excellent."

Karluth closes his eyes for a moment.

Sarvyis says, "Please bow to a partner."

Aurach bows to Lylia.

Lylia smooths the metallic fabric of her gown, and it glitters in the ambient light.

Lylia bows to Aurach.

Lylia inclines her head.

Xinza bows to Karluth.

Abrimel bows to Laelithonel.

Laelithonel bows to Abrimel.

Sarvyis says, "I will start some music I suppose and we can at least dance to it for now."

Sarvyis says, "While we get the basic steps."

Sarvyis says, "But first."

Sarvyis says, "It is customary for the gentlemen to bow to their partner."

Lylia unwinds the leg straps of her slippers and pulls them tighter before lacing them up again.

Karluth turns to face Xinza.

Karluth bows to Xinza.

Aurach bows to Lylia.

Karluth gives a sidelong glance at Sarvyis.

Abrimel turns to face Laelithonel.

Abrimel bows to Laelithonel.

Durakar bows to you.

Lylia inclines her head.

Sarvyis says, "And then ladies, should smile and curtsy at their partner."

Xinza glances incredulously at Sarvyis.

You smile at Durakar.

Laelithonel's eyelid begins to twitch and quiver uncontrollably.

You curtsy to Durakar.

Xinza smiles at Karluth.

Laelithonel turns to face Abrimel.

Laelithonel smiles at Abrimel.

Sarvyis says, "Even if your partner is the worst one in the city, smile."

Karluth grins weakly.

Laelithonel drops smoothly into a deep curtsy before Abrimel, sweeping her arms grandly to her sides.

(Xinza mimics a curtsy as if she's wearing a skirt.)

Aurach softly says, "Unless they have been married several centuries."

Lylia smiles at Aurach and sinks into a deep curtsy, her skirts pooling around her like liquid eahnor.

Sarvyis says, "It would be rude not to."

Aurach nods sagely.

Karluth glances down.

Laelithonel ponders.

Sarvyis says, "And excellent, if you do not have on a gown, pretend."

Lylia nods at Sarvyis.

Speaking to Sarvyis, Laelithonel asks, "Wha'if ya partner is a female as well? Or male as well? Do both bow an'curtsy?"

Laelithonel cocks her head.

Laelithonel mumbles, "Is very important questions."

Sarvyis says, "You would both do the appropriate movement."

Laelithonel nods once.

Sarvyis says, "If you have not already asked the lady to dance, you could when you bow."

Sarvyis asks, "May I please have this dance my lady?"

Durakar says, "Do accept my apologies, but I must head out for a while."

Sarvyis says, "Perhaps our latecomer will join in."

Lylia says, "How fortunate, then, that another has come to dance with your partner."

Speaking sheepishly to Laelithonel, Abrimel repeats, "May I please have this dance, my lady?"

Lylia nods at Durakar.

Abrimel bows to Laelithonel.

Karluth bows to Xinza.

Laelithonel nods at Abrimel.

Laelithonel curtsies to Abrimel.

Laelithonel ponders.

Deckits rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Speaking expressly to Xinza, Karluth asks, "May I have this dance of elegance with you, my lady?"

Speaking to Deckits, Sarvyis asks, "Will you partner the lady?"

Deckits rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Lylia grins at Deckits.

Sarvyis says, "It is perfect and she is without a partner."

Deckits moans.

Lylia gives Deckits a little prod between the shoulder blades.

Deckits says, "Ok.. but.."

Lord Demyse just arrived.

Deckits says, "I promise nothing, most of what I do ends in bloodshed."

Lylia interrupts, "No buts."

You curtsy to Deckits.

Deckits adopts an agreeable expression.

Lylia nods to Demyse in greeting.

Laelithonel agrees with Lylia.

Speaking to Deckits, Sarvyis says, "Excellent, thank you."

Speaking formally to Karluth, Xinza says, "It would be my honor."

Karluth smiles at Xinza.

Speaking in Faendryl to Demyse, Deckits asks, "Perhaps you would like to show me how it's done?"

Deckits grins at Demyse.

Speaking in Faendryl, Deckits says, "Sparegris looks like she needs a partner."

Deckits adopts an agreeable expression.

Sarvyis says, "Now for this more lively dance."

Aurach twists his head slightly, cracking his neck. He looks relieved.

Laelithonel folds her arms over her chest.

Sarvyis says, "Men."

Speaking in Faendryl, Demyse quietly says, "My deepest of regrets, I attempted to wait for one on my wifes to be ready for such a venture."

Sarvyis says, "Steps lightly to the left."

Speaking in Faendryl, Deckits says, "Ah."

Deckits nods.

Aurach surreptitiously glances at Sarvyis.

Sarvyis steps lightly to the left.

Sarvyis says, "Easy."

Sarvyis says, "Please try that gentlemen."

Speaking quietly in Faendryl to Deckits, Demyse says, "And why haven't you danced with her."

Karluth gives a sidelong glance at Sarvyis.

Deckits rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Karluth glances down.

Aurach takes a few steps to his left.

Speaking in Faendryl, Demyse quietly says, "She is an extremely appealing female."

Lylia is admiring Aurach.

Speaking in Faendryl to Demyse, Deckits says, "Because I'm not sure what I do could be considered dancing."

Demyse smiles at Deckits.

You are offered the next dance by Deckits, who reaches over, gently clasps your hand, and smiles.

Deckits nods to you.

Deckits bows to you.

Abrimel takes a few steps to his left.

Demyse smiles at Deckits.

Sarvyis says, "Excellent."

Sarvyis says, "Now ladies."

Xinza surreptitiously glances at Sarvyis.

Deckits dances around the room, ending with a spin and his left arm held high!

Sarvyis says, "Sashay in a wide circle around your partner while still holding their hand, like this."

Deckits rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Xinza gets a blank look on her face.

Laelithonel's eyes glaze over as she stares, unfocused, into the distance.

Karluth grabs Xinza's hand.

Lylia chuckles.

Lylia grabs Aurach's hand.

Karluth clears his throat.

Laelithonel clasps Abrimel's hand tenderly.

Sarvyis sashays around an imaginary partner in a wide circle while letting my hand rest lightly in his hand.

Deckits smiles at you.

Lylia lifts one arm in a graceful pose, causing the metallic weft of her gown to gleam as her posture shifts.

Deckits whispers, "Forgive me I am terrible at dancing."

Xinza sashays gracefully to stand behind Karluth.

(Karluth steps lightly to the left.)

Speaking quietly in Faendryl to you, Demyse says, "My deepest of reg - iit matter not. if I may have the pleasure... what is your name,"

Sarvyis says, "Ladies please sashay around your gentleman as such."

Sarvyis sashays around an imaginary partner in a wide circle while letting my hand rest lightly in his hand.

Speaking in Faendryl to Demyse, you say, "Sparegris, but most call me Coin."

(Lylia sashays around Aurach in a wide circle, her head held high as she steps lightly around him.)

Sarvyis says, "Lkeep your hand in his."

Deckits rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Laelithonel bites her lip.

Deckits dances around the room, ending with a spin and his left arm held high!

Karluth gazes in amazement at Xinza.

(Xinza sashays around Karluth carefully, keeping her hand lightly in his.)

(Sparegris sashays around Demyse in a wide circle while letting her hand rest lightly in his hand.)

Xinza surreptitiously glances at Karluth.

Speaking quietly in Faendryl to you, Demyse remarks, "I shall call you.. My lady,"

Speaking to Xinza, Karluth says, "Very fluid."

Abrimel gazes at Laelithonel.

Sarvyis says, "Let's put the two together."

Sarvyis says, "Gentlemen step and then the ladies sashay."

Aurach takes a few steps to his left.

Deckits rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Abrimel nods quickly!

Deckits chuckles.

Abrimel takes a few steps to his left.

Speaking in Faendryl, Deckits says, "I was trying."

Deckits chortles softly at some secret joke.

Deckits adopts an agreeable expression.

Speaking in Faendryl, Deckits says, "But you made a wise choice."

(Lylia takes Aurach's hand in hers and sashays around him in a wide arc.)

Deckits grins.

(Xinza sashays around Karluth again, her steps quick and sure as she moves to the left with him.)

Sarvyis applauds Lylia.

Sarvyis applauds Xinza.

Sarvyis says, "Excellent."

Demyse dances with you.

Speaking encouragingly to Laelithonel, Abrimel says, "It's not hard. Just swish your hips a little."

Lylia inclines her head.

Lylia nods at Abrimel.

Laelithonel shifts her weight.

Laelithonel twirls with Abrimel as they sashay in a graceful circle to the left.

Abrimel beams!

Laelithonel cocks her head at Abrimel.

Sarvyis says, "Very pretty."

(Karluth steps as lightly as he can with Xinza to his left, keeping a fleeting eye on his feet.)

Lylia praises Laelithonel.

Laelithonel flushes slightly, some color reaching her cheeks.

Speaking quietly in Faendryl to you, Demyse says, "One of my House, family wishes to dance with you. As appealing as the moment be, I wish not to rob one who wishes this moment more than myself."

Deckits shakes his head.

Demyse smiles at you.

Speaking in Faendryl to Demyse, Deckits says, "No no, please continue."

Xinza glances between Deckits and Demyse.

Speaking in Faendryl, Deckits says, "I shall watch and learn."

Sarvyis says, "'now for a lift gentlmen."

Deckits nods at Demyse.

Speaking in Faendryl to Karluth, Xinza murmurs, "Pardon me but a moment."

Demyse tries to pull you towards him.

Karluth gives a sidelong glance at Sarvyis.

Speaking in Faendryl to Demyse, Xinza snaps, "Will one of you dance with the girl?"

Karluth turns to face Xinza.

Sarvyis says, "PUSH your partner up to lift her in the air."

Speaking to Xinza, Karluth says, "Of course."

Karluth inclines his head.

Lylia gives a sidelong glance at Aurach.

Sarvyis says, "Or perhaps we need some music."

Sarvyis taps on the side of the raised oak stage three times.

A small orchestra of musicians wanders in and takes their place in a small alcove of the raised oak stage.

Leading in with a slow introduction, the musicians strike up a lilting waltz.

(Xinza turns back to Karluth.)

Sarvyis says, "There."

Xinza nods at Karluth.

Abrimel glances dubiously at Laelithonel.

Karluth smiles at Xinza.

Sarvyis says, "Now push her up."

Speaking to Aurach, Lylia murmurs, "I am ready if you are."

Speaking to Laelithonel, Abrimel says, "I'll try."

Karluth lifts Xinza up high into the air and twirls with her!

Abrimel lifts Laelithonel up high into the air and twirls with her!

Laelithonel laughs!

Xinza blinks.

Sarvyis applauds.

Sarvyis says, "Wonderful."

Speaking in Faendryl to Karluth, Xinza remarks, "You're stronger than you look."

(Aurach lowers his center of gravity slightly at the knees, moving his hands to Lylia's waist and pushing up and into the air as he returns to full height.)

Sarvyis says, "Man you have one more movement."

Speaking quietly to Xinza, Karluth says, "You're light a fresh snow."

(Lylia rests one hand on Aurach's shoulder.)

Sarvyis turns to face Aurach.

The buoyant strains of the waltz fills the room, the theme edged with a sonorous quality.

Sarvyis says, "You got it."

Sarvyis quickly sets his partner down on the floor and pulls her close as his feet guide hers in a fast dance.

Lylia lifts one arm in a graceful pose, causing the metallic weft of her gown to gleam as her posture shifts.

Aurach inclines his head.

Xinza chuckles to herself.

Sarvyis says, "You will set her down and begin a quick dance about the room."

(Aurach stands there holding her in the air.)

The air about Demyse stops shimmering.

Aurach nods slowly.

Demyse seems to lose some dexterity.

Lylia taps Aurach lightly on his shoulder.

(Aurach lowers Lylia back to her feet.)

Laelithonel gazes dazedly at Aurach.

Lylia smooths the metallic fabric of her gown, and it glitters in the ambient light.

(Karluth slowly sets Xinza down after thier twirl about the floor.)

Lylia nods once at Aurach.

Gentle chiming sounds accompany the soft music as it picks up in pace, the triple meter now lively and upbeat.

Karluth glances around the room.

Lylia cocks her head.

Demyse leans his head down to touch his cheek to your own as you dance.

(Xinza finds her footing easily, alert eyes on Karluth to follow his lead.)

(Abrimel wobbles a little, then drops Laelithonel uncerimoniously back to her feet, panting.)

Laelithonel softly giggles.

Sarvyis says, "And then begin a fast dance with your partner."

Laelithonel tinkers with Abrimel's appearance.

Lylia grins impishly.

Sarvyis says, "Now let's put them together."

Sweeping notes from a harpsichord blend seamlessly with the other instruments as the music takes on a softer tone.

Speaking incredulously to Sarvyis, Karluth asks, "A fast dance?"

Lylia raises her voice in merry laughter.

Abrimel dances lightly across the dance floor with Laelithonel.

Karluth clears his throat.

Sarvyis says, "PUSh your partner up and then set her down while moving in a fast dance."

Karluth grins weakly.

Demyse becomes solid again.

Xinza gazes in amusement at Karluth.

Karluth turns to face Xinza.

Sarvyis says, "Yes, please try not to trip."

Deckits sways to and fro as he dances.

Demyse leans his head down to touch his cheek to your own as you dance.

Deckits rubs his chin thoughtfully.

(Karluth rolls his shoulders as he grasps Xinzas hands and prepares to lift her up once more.)

Aurach lifts Lylia up high into the air and twirls with her!

Deckits sways to and fro as he dances.

Abrimel slowly empties his lungs.

Winding through an exuberant scale passage, the musicians easily maintain the rhythm of the waltz before returning to its main theme.

Aurach sways back and forth.

Karluth lifts Xinza up high into the air and twirls with her!

Speaking to Abrimel, Laelithonel says, "Ah believe in ya."

Lylia sways to and fro as she dances.

Karluth dances lightly across the dance floor with Xinza.

Xinza dances lightly across the dance floor with Karluth.

Lylia dances lightly across the dance floor with Aurach.

Abrimel lifts Laelithonel up high into the air and twirls with her!

Abrimel dances lightly across the dance floor with Laelithonel.

Sarvyis says, "Some of you are doing wonderfully."

Speaking in Faendryl, Xinza ruefully says, "I think this would be easier in skirts."

Aurach sways to and fro as he dances.

Laelithonel grins crookedly.

Lylia moves in a slow circle, and the glittering skirts of her gown catch the light.

Speaking quietly in Faendryl to you, Demyse remarks, "A enchanting as you all. I wish not to steal all of your glory in dancing."

Karluth grins at Xinza.

Deckits rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Demyse steals a kiss as he sways with you across the dance floor.

Sarvyis says, "Please someone dance with the lady."

The musicians formulate a rousing conclusion to the waltz, though they ultimately conclude with a quiet coda.

Sarvyis turns to face you.

Demyse smiles.

Laelithonel beckons you closer with a slow curl of her forefinger.

Sarvyis says, "I am confused as well."

Lylia grins at Laelithonel.

Speaking encouragingly to Xinza, Karluth says, "Well, you seem to be doing fine as is."

Demyse takes a few steps back.

Laelithonel turns to face you.

Abrimel nods quickly!

Laelithonel dramatically spins away from you and fluidly drops into a curtsy with one foot sliding gracefully forward before rising to meet your eyes with a grin.

Speaking to Aurach, Lylia says, "You are quite light on your feet."

Sarvyis asks, "Can we put this altogether?"

Speaking in Faendryl, Demyse quietly says, "All the more reason to step back, if I am not known."

Demyse smiles.

Aurach pulls his faenor-hued surcoat aside for a moment.

Aurach runs a hand across the front of his armor and a few wisps of vapor stream out behind his fingertips.

Deckits chuckles.

Lylia adds, "And I am pleased you are not heavy on my feet, either."

Sarvyis says, "Men to the left... ladies sashay around."

The quiet strumming of a single mandolin quite suddenly transforms into a jaunty tune as other instruments join in the composition.

Abrimel strides over to stand before Deckits.

Laelithonel tried to hold your hand, but you are a member of Demyse's group. Click JOIN Laelithonel to join Laelithonel.

Laelithonel bites her lip.

You join Laelithonel.

Speaking to Deckits, Abrimel says, "Laeli's going to dance with her for a bit. My arms are knackered."

Speaking softly to Lylia, Aurach says, "I am somewhat floating most often."

Aurach covers his mouth, then gives a small, discrete cough.

Laelithonel claps her hands.

You smile at Laelithonel.

Laelithonel drops smoothly into a deep curtsy before you, sweeping her arms grandly to her sides.

Aurach takes a few steps to his left.

Xinza nods encouragingly at Karluth.

Sarvyis says, "Then lift her and put her down while beginning a fast dance."

With the quick, lively beat of a country dance, several shawms keep time with the light tapping of the musicians' feet.

(Karluth holding Xinzas hand, lightly half spins to his left, keeping her to his right.)

Lylia lifts one arm in a graceful pose, causing the metallic weft of her gown to gleam as her posture shifts.

(Lylia takes Aurach's hand by the fingertips and sashays around him, her hips swaying and her feet moving in time to the music. She seems to have the hang of it now.)

Deckits just went southwest.

Karluth dances lightly across the dance floor with Xinza.

(Xinza sashays around Karluth in a wide, graceful circle, her hand poised lightly in his.)

Aurach lifts Lylia up high into the air and twirls with her!

Sarvyis asks, "Not too difficult is it?"

You curtsy to Laelithonel.

Speaking quietly in Faendryl to you, Demyse says, "Our dancing and moment, I did enjoy."

Aurach sways to and fro as he dances.

Laelithonel twirls with you as she sashays in a graceful circle to the left.

Lylia dances lightly across the dance floor with Aurach.

Demyse casually observes his surroundings.

Abrimel applauds.

Laelithonel giggles.

Aurach stares off into space.

You whisper, "I have no clue what to do." to your group.

Karluth sways to and fro as he dances.

Sarvyis says, "Now we do it all again, but men till step to the right."

Abrimel whispers to the group, "It's easy!"

(OOC) Laelithonel's player whispers, "I used to SASHAY verb: Sashay left (or right) laeli."

Aurach takes a few steps to his right.

A single flute's notes lightly dance through the even beats of the merry music.

Sarvyis says, "So men this time step to the right and then the lady sashays."

Karluth gives a sidelong glance at Sarvyis.

Karluth nods at Sarvyis.

(Lylia deftly switches hands to rest her right hand in Aurach's and circles around him in the other direction.)

Aurach lifts Lylia up high into the air and twirls with her!

Aurach sways to and fro as he dances.

Sarvyis says, "Then lift, set down and dance."

Demyse takes a few steps to his right.

Lylia dances lightly across the dance floor with Aurach.

J>sashay left laeli
You twirl with Laelithonel as you sashay in a graceful circle to the left.

Lylia gazes in amusement at Aurach.

Laelithonel says, "Step.. sashay.. lift.. down, dance."

Laelithonel says, "Curtsy an'bow before."

Laelithonel says, "An'smile even if they smell funny."

Laelithonel nods slowly.

(Karluth grasps Xinzas other hand as he switches his half spin to his right, keeping her to his left.)

Laelithonel looks lost in thought.

Energetic passages tumble forth from the musicians, one after the other, in a complex but cohesive whirl of sound.

(Xinza sashays around Karluth again, moving smoothly to the right with him.)

Karluth dances lightly across the dance floor with Xinza.

Xinza dances lightly across the dance floor with Karluth.

Xinza ponders.

Xinza surreptitiously glances at Sarvyis.

Lylia says, "You know, Laeli, that is the very soul of diplomacy. 'Smile even if they smell funny.' Very astute."

Xinza lifts Karluth up high into the air and twirls with him!

Xinza hums a disjointed, angry little tune.

Abrimel sniffs at Demyse.

Karluth blinks at Xinza.

Abrimel smiles.

Sarvyis asks, "Does that make sense?"

Lylia grins at Xinza.

Karluth smirks at Xinza.

Speaking amusedly in Faendryl to Karluth, Xinza says, "..we forgot that part."

Demyse examines Abrimel closely, sizing him up and taking note of all the details.

(OOC) Laelithonel's player whispers to the group, "Okies! There's verbs and then ACT commands. Sashay left/right person will give the same result about. Is it stride right?"

Laelithonel peers quizzically at Abrimel.

Laelithonel squints at Demyse.

Speaking to Demyse, Laelithonel says, "Mine."

Speaking to Xinza, Karluth says, "You mean, I forgot that part."

Karluth grins weakly.

(OOC) Abrimel's player whispers to the group, "Yeah, side left/right makes you take a few steps."

Speaking in Faendryl, Xinza says, "I could have reminded you."

J>stride right
You take a few steps to your right.

Suddenly the instruments quiet, save for a single mandolin, which continues on with an animated plucking of its strings. As the notes hit a peak of sound, the other musicians join in once again.

Where are you trying to go?

(Xinza shrugs one shoulder at Karluth.)

Xinza nods at Sarvyis.

(OOC) Abrimel's player whispers to the group, "Stride*."

Laelithonel twirls with you as she sashays in a graceful circle to the left.

Speaking quietly to Laelithonel, Demyse says, "Tell him to stop then..."

Karluth smirks at Xinza.

J>push lae
You lift Laelithonel up high into the air and twirl with her!

Lylia smiles at Aurach.

Laelithonel dances you lightly across the dance floor.

Laelithonel beams!

Sarvyis says, "You are excellent."

Karluth rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Speaking to Abrimel, Laelithonel says, "Ya do as ya please."

Festive and almost sprightly music continues to spill through the air.

Laelithonel steals a kiss from Abrimel as they sway across the dance floor.

Abrimel adopts an agreeable expression.

Sarvyis says, "Ah excellent for this."

Lylia gently brushes her auburn hair away from her eyes and, with a deft twist of her wrist, tucks it back into its bindings.

Sarvyis says, "That is the basic steps of the dance."

Lylia fans herself.

Sarvyis says, "And you can embellish it as you like."

Laelithonel giggles at Lylia.

Xinza runs a hand through her cropped blue-black hair, trying to make herself presentable.

Xinza shifts her weight.

Speaking in Faendryl, you say, "Most interesting."

Karluth runs a hand through his very long white hair, trying to make himself presentable.

Karluth casually plucks a speck of dust from his stormy grey robes and flicks it away.

Laelithonel sashays in a circle to the left.

The sounds of each instrument fade away, one by one, until only a single mandolin is left strumming. With a quick brush on the strings, the musician plays a final, concluding chord.

Sarvyis says, "Full skirts look lovely when doing this."

Laelithonel swings you out then spins you right back into her arms.

Lylia nods at Sarvyis.

Abrimel folds his hands behind his back.

J>dance
You sway to and fro as you dance.

Speaking to Sarvyis, Karluth says, "I'm sure they do."

Sarvyis asks, "Lets try a slow song shall we?"

(OOC) You whisper, "Run those commands again." to your group.

All at once, several flutes, a piccolo, a mandolin, a cittern, and an enshai begin to play as one in a two quarter-note beat.

Demyse just left.

(OOC) Laelithonel's player whispers to the group, "Bow/cursty, smile, stride right, sashay left person, push person, dance person."

(OOC) Laelithonel's player whispers to the group, "That's the basic dance."

Staccato notes plucked on the cittern underlie the longer notes of the enshai and flutes as they continue to maintain the beat.

Demyse just arrived.

(OOC) Laelithonel's player whispers to the group, "Also you may or may not have this already: https://gswiki.play.net/mediawiki/index.php/Verb_list."

Lylia chuckles.

(OOC) Laelithonel's player whispers to the group, "Supa helpful."

Karluth cocks his head.

Demyse languidly stretches out each of his deep crimson wings, unfurling each wing slowly, proudly displaying the magnificent deep crimson plumage for all to see. The motion causes showers of ruby sparks to radiate forth from the wings.

Xinza raises an eyebrow.

Demyse steeples his fingers together, quietly observing his surroundings.

Speaking in Faendryl to Demyse, Xinza says, "I should have plucked you for my overgown instead of those verloks."

Xinza looks thoughtfully at Demyse.

Speaking in Faendryl, Xinza says, "You'd have matched my dress better."

(OOC) You whisper, "I have that, but have not had the time to read it much." to your group.

Speaking in Faendryl to Lylia, Xinza asks, "Don't you think?"

Laelithonel nods to you.

Karluth smirks.

Carrying a wanton and sultry melody, the quivering notes of a single flute soar above the other instruments, which continue on with the main, low beat of the music.

Lylia nods at Xinza.

Demyse returns to normal color.

Speaking quietly to Xinza, Demyse says, "If you speak of my Wings, they would have seen you to a demise worse then death had you attempted it."

Abrimel sways back and forth.

Speaking to Xinza, Lylia says, "Absolutely."

Karluth cocks his head.

The instruments momentarily harmonize for several chords of the ardently themed music as they transition from one passage to the next.

Xinza gazes in amusement at Demyse.

Sarvyis says, "'now."

(OOC) Laelithonel's player whispers to the group, "I wonder if we can dance it the three of us.."

Lylia nods at Sarvyis.

Sarvyis says, "Both partners will bow and curtsy."

Karluth turns to face Xinza.

Aurach bows to Lylia.

Sarvyis says, "As appropriate."

Karluth bows to Xinza.

Abrimel glances between Laelithonel and yourself.

You curtsy to Laelithonel.

Laelithonel drops smoothly into a deep curtsy before you, sweeping her arms grandly to her sides.

Abrimel says, "Curty."

Abrimel says, "Curtsy."

Demyse quietly says, "However if my feathers you wished or longed for, I could simply provide it for you."

Abrimel nods once.

Xinza curtsies to Karluth.

Laelithonel drops smoothly into a deep curtsy before Abrimel, sweeping her arms grandly to her sides.

Laelithonel winks at Abrimel.

After spinning dramatically away from Aurach, Lylia fluidly drops into a curtsy with one foot sliding gracefully forward before rising to meet Aurach's eyes with a grin.

Abrimel exclaims, "Not me!"

Abrimel exclaims, "Each other!"

Aurach glances at Lylia, beckoning her near with a backwards tilt of his head.

Laelithonel nods once.

Aurach bows to Lylia.

Abrimel blushes and babbles a few incoherent words, looking sincerely flustered.

Lylia walks toward Aurach.

Low and rhythmic in theme, a tambourine occasionally accents the music's current movement, which is passionate and full of heat.

Laelithonel smiles at you.

Speaking amusedly in Faendryl to Demyse, Xinza says, "I was jesting. I had a gown made with a train of verlok feathers."

You blush a pleasant shade of deep rose.

You curtsy to Laelithonel.

Sarvyis says, "Gentlemen, take the hand of your partner."

Aurach grabs Lylia's hand.

Sarvyis says, "Together you should slowly step to the left."

Speaking quietly to Xinza, Demyse says, "Yet never one of Our Kind which is not like our Kind."

Aurach takes a few steps to his left.

A piccolo sings out above the sultry music smoothly played by the other musicians, its amorous, high-pitched notes light yet wanton.

(Karluth tenderly takes Xinzas hand in his and glances over at Sarvyis.)

Lylia takes a few steps to her left.

J>stride left
You take a few steps to your left.

Where are you trying to go?

Sarvyis says, "Men walk around the lady."

(Xinza takes a few steps to the left.)

Aurach turns to face Lylia.

J>sashay lae
You sashay gracefully up to Laelithonel.

(Karluth guides Xinza towards his left with slow, meticulous steps.)

Aurach swings Lylia out then spins her right back into his arms.

(OOC) Laelithonel's player whispers to the group, "Ooo gonna try this."

Karluth dances lightly across the dance floor with Xinza.

Laelithonel holds your hand as you both turn to the right and take a few steps.

In a dramatic crescendo of sound, the musicians conclude the sultry piece.

(OOC) Laelithonel's player whispers to the group, "Stride left person! YAY."

Sarvyis says, "Then lady walk around the man."

Lylia gives a sidelong glance at Aurach.

Laelithonel gets a blank look on her face.

(Xinza walks around Karluth with measured steps, pointedly not sashaying this time.)

Laelithonel says, "Ah will get this."

Laelithonel squints.

The sudden trumpeting of a crumhorn signals the start of a new piece of music.

Laelithonel twirls with you as she sashays in a graceful circle to the left.

(Karluth follows Xinza with his head as she walks around him.)

(Lylia fairly struts around Aurach and returns to face him.)

Sarvyis says, "So let's all move to the left then men around lady and then lady around men."

Laelithonel slowly empties her lungs.

(Aurach maintains his head straight and steady.)

Karluth closes his eyes for a moment.

Laelithonel asks, "Eh?"

J>stride left lae
You hold Laelithonel's hand as you both turn to the left and take a few steps.

Xinza takes a few steps to her left.

Gently strummed in a slow pace, several citterns lead the strains of stately music.

Aurach takes a few steps to his left.

J>sashay left lae
You twirl with Laelithonel as you sashay in a graceful circle to the left.

Demyse languidly stretches out each of his deep crimson wings, unfurling each wing slowly, proudly displaying the magnificent deep crimson plumage for all to see. The motion causes showers of ruby sparks to radiate forth from the wings.

Lylia takes a few steps to her left.

(Karluth leads Xinza to his left and then releases her hand and steps steadily around her.)

Laelithonel twirls with you as she sashays in a graceful circle to the right.

Sarvyis ducks his head.

Deckits's group just arrived.

Aurach turns to face Lylia.

Karluth dances lightly across the dance floor with Xinza.

Speaking to you, Laelithonel says, "Ah think we're makin' our own lovely dance."

You grin at Laelithonel.

(Xinza walks around Karluth again with quick, light steps, moving to the music.)

Laelithonel giggles to herself.

Speaking to Demyse, Sarvyis says, "Your wings seem to be taking up the floor."

Accompanied by the soft blasts of crumhorns, the musicians continue with the slow, lofty passage.

Deckits adopts an agreeable expression.

Demyse quietly says, "Unlikely.. because I am standing."

(Aurach glides around Lylia his aged boots making no sound.)

Mystiq smiles at Demyse.

Sarvyis says, "The dancefloor space."

(Lylia walks around Aurach in a slow circle, moving in time to the music.)

Speaking in Faendryl to Laelithonel, you say, "I think we are doing a fine job."

Karluth agrees with you.

Laelithonel nods slowly at Sarvyis.

Laelithonel beams happily at you!

Laelithonel lifts you up high into the air and twirls with you!

J>dance lae
You dance lightly across the dance floor with Laelithonel.

Underlying the decorous sweep of the music, a single tabor keeps a rhythmic beat, its quiet thrums just loud enough to carry across the room.

Mystiq leans softly against Deckits.

Deckits grins at Mystiq.

Deckits adopts an agreeable expression.

(Aurach glances around the perimeter of the area warily.)

Leifa just moved quietly into the room, her group following closely.

Sarvyis says, "Ok now."

Speaking in Faendryl to Karluth, Xinza admits, "This isn't terrible."

Leifa hums distractedly to herself.

Sarvyis says, "Turn and face each other."

Laelithonel turns to face you.

Leifa casually observes her surroundings.

Lylia turns to face Aurach.

Deckits grins at Mystiq.

Xinza turns to face Karluth.

Mystiq winks at Deckits.

Kuthar stretches.

With a gentle tug, Kuthar adjusts his onyx linen trousers.

J>turn lae
You turn to face Laelithonel.

Kuthar adopts an agreeable expression.

Speaking loftily to Xinza, Karluth says, "No, not so terrible."

The musicians continue to fill the room with a slow piece of music that is almost processional in tone and pace.

Kuthar dances lightly across the dance floor with Leifa.

Speaking to Abrimel, Laelithonel says, "Ya turn next."

Aurach turns an inquisitive ear toward Lylia.

Leifa leans softly against Kuthar.

Laelithonel nods firmly.

Deckits rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Karluth turns to face Xinza.

Abrimel shakes his head.

Laelithonel squints.

Leifa sways to and fro as she dances.

Leifa laughs softly, trying to hide her amusement.

Aurach surveys the area.

Kuthar adopts an agreeable expression.

High Lady Mystiq just went southwest.

Kuthar gently bites Leifa.

Deckits just went southwest.

Aurach rests his hands on the hilts of his sheathed weapons.

Lending a haunting beauty to the orchestration, a harp's notes mingle with the diminished imperfect time beats in a simple counterpoint.

Sarvyis says, "One more."

Leifa snuggles Kuthar, who responds by cradling an arm around her.

Sarvyis says, "After you face each other."

Kuthar chuckles.

Kuthar's group just went southwest.

Sarvyis says, "Step towards each other."

Aurach turns to face Lylia.

Karluth walks toward Xinza.

Sarvyis says, "And then step back."

Lylia walks toward Aurach.

Aurach strides over to stand before Lylia.

Laelithonel walks toward you.

Xinza walks toward Karluth.

Xinza takes a few graceful steps backward.

Lylia takes a few graceful steps backward.

Sarvyis says, "And then bow and curtsy."

J>go lae
You walk toward Laelithonel.

Sarvyis says, "Now these are very basic."

Lylia sways to and fro as she dances.

Aurach leans back.

Aurach bows to Lylia.

After spinning dramatically away from Aurach, Lylia fluidly drops into a curtsy with one foot sliding gracefully forward before rising to meet Aurach's eyes with a grin.

Xinza curtsies to Karluth.

Xinza glances at Lylia.

With an quiet, austere flourish, the musicians bring the piece of music to a close.

Karluth bows to Xinza.

Aurach chuckles.

Sarvyis says, "You can embelish as needed."

Lylia winks.

Laelithonel takes a few graceful steps backward.

(OOC) You whisper, "And that one was?" to your group.

(OOC) Laelithonel's player whispers to the group, "Stride behind yourself or sashay behind yourself to step back."

Music flows from the musicians as they take up their instruments and begin to play a lively dance of moderate tempo.

Aurach nods in agreement.

(OOC) Laelithonel's player whispers to the group, "That one was sashay."

(OOC) Laelithonel's player whispers to the group, "Behind self."

Karluth takes a few steps back.

Kuthar's group just arrived.

Leifa clasps Kuthar's hand tenderly.

Aurach softly says, "A fine eve."

As the song continues, the phrases begin with middle notes, to then create a half-measure upbeat, resulting in a distinctive rhythm that floats across the dance floor.

Laelithonel furrows her brow.

J>turn lae
You turn to face Laelithonel.

Lylia nods at Aurach.

Sarvyis says, "I think we have some excellent dancers here."

J>go lae
You walk toward Laelithonel.

Laelithonel turns to face you.

Leifa holds Kuthar close in her arms as they dance.

Karluth nods in agreement at Sarvyis.

Laelithonel takes a few graceful steps backward.

J>sashay behind sparegris
You take a few graceful steps backward.

Laelithonel drops smoothly into a deep curtsy before you, sweeping her arms grandly to her sides.

Karluth takes a few graceful steps backward.

Xinza dances lightly across the dance floor with Karluth.

Leifa gazes fondly at Kuthar.

Kuthar sways to and fro as he dances.

Sarvyis says, "I hope you are more comfortable with the dancefloor now."

Karluth walks toward Xinza.

Karluth lifts Xinza up high into the air and twirls with her!

Aurach bows to Lylia.

Speaking softly to Lylia, Aurach says, "Thank you."

Lylia places a hand over her heart.

Meril just arrived.

Light and melodic, the music is dominated by the strains of lutes and mandolins.

Lylia curtsies to Aurach.

Sarvyis says, "Now I expect to hear we have some excellent dancing happening this Feastday."

Aurach nods to Meril in greeting.

Karluth takes a few steps back.

Xinza twirls Karluth gracefully across the dance floor.

Leifa twirls with Kuthar as they sashay in a graceful circle to the right.

Meril furrows her brow.

Xinza snickers.

Kuthar grins.

Karluth grins.

Meril nods at Aurach.

Speaking to Leifa, Kuthar says, "You make me look like I know what I'm doing."

Kuthar adopts an agreeable expression.

Kuthar gazes fondly at Leifa.

Leifa raises her voice in merry laughter.

Leifa gives Kuthar a warm buss on the lips.

Speaking in Faendryl to Laelithonel, you say, "Thank you for the dance."

Laelithonel flashes a wide grin.

Speaking to Xinza, Karluth says, "I thank you for that wonderful dance, my lady."

Laelithonel exclaims, "Course!"

Leifa snuggles Kuthar, who responds by cradling an arm around her.

Karluth bows to Xinza.

Speaking dryly in Faendryl to Sarvyis, Xinza says, "I had intended to stand there and look ornamental on Feastday."

Kuthar appears less confident.

Lylia says, "I could not have asked for a finer partner aside from Silvean himself, and this way, I get to surprise him with a few new steps."

Laelithonel holds your hand as you both turn to the left and take a few steps.

Lylia smiles at Aurach.

Laelithonel twirls with you as she sashays in a graceful circle to the left.

Speaking in Faendryl to Karluth, Xinza says, "Thank you, that was very enjoyable."

Laelithonel lifts you up high into the air and twirls with you!

Laelithonel dances you lightly across the dance floor.

Xinza bows to Karluth.

Laelithonel bursts out in a resounding cheer!

Kuthar dances lightly across the dance floor with Leifa.

Karluth nods in agreement at Xinza.

Aurach softly says, "I shall take my leave.. I hear the hound growling outside, so hate when a local goes missing."

Several musicians move across the dance floor, their feet taking them in an intricate series of steps in time to the music before they return to their places.

Karluth bows to Xinza.

Aurach pulls the hood of his greatcloak down over his face, concealing his features.

Aurach nods at Lylia.

Aurach softly says, "Good eve all.."

You grin at Laelithonel.

Aurach inclines his head.

Laelithonel waves.

Lylia says, "And a good evening to you."

Sarvyis says, "You did excellent."

Aurach nods at Sarvyis.

Aurach just moved quietly southwest, with his group following closely.

Aurach just moved quietly into the room, his group following closely.

Sarvyis says, "I applaud you all."

Karluth nods respectfully at Sarvyis.

Laelithonel's face lights up with joy for Sarvyis.

Lylia says, "Well, we did have a fine teacher."

Laelithonel turns to face Abrimel.

Speaking to Abrimel, Laelithonel exclaims, "Now ya?!"

Sarvyis blushes a pleasant shade of deep rose.

Xinza bows to Sarvyis.

Karluth agrees with Lylia.

Sarvyis says, "You embarass me Lady."

The duple measure of the music is well maintained as the instruments continue to pour out the lovely melody.

Abrimel shakes his head.

Speaking in Faendryl to Sarvyis, Xinza asks, "Will you be attending the ball?"

Laelithonel hangs her head and glances at Abrimel with sad eyes.

Meril takes a deep breath, blinking a couple of times before resuming a calm expression.

Sarvyis says, "I hope to."

Kuthar sways to and fro as he dances.

Speaking to Abrimel, Laelithonel says, "But Niadja wants t'see it when we get back."

The dully illuminated mantle protecting Meril begins to falter, then completely fades away.

Speaking in Faendryl to Sarvyis, you say, "Thank you for sharing your time with us."

Speaking to Laelithonel, Abrimel says, "I only remember the first parts."

Leifa lays her head on Kuthar's shoulder as they dance.

Kuthar sways to and fro as he dances.

Speaking to Abrimel, Laelithonel exclaims, "Will teach!"

Abrimel fidgets.

Kuthar sways to and fro as he dances.

Abrimel bows to Laelithonel.

Speaking formally to Laelithonel, Abrimel asks, "Would you like to dance, my lady?"

Laelithonel beams!

Kuthar sways to and fro as he dances.

Karluth grins.

Aurach ponders.

Playing their instruments with vivacious energy, the musicians call forth a combination of notes that are both light and spirited.

Laelithonel drops smoothly into a deep curtsy before Abrimel, sweeping her arms grandly to her sides.

Kuthar sways to and fro as he dances.

(OOC) Laelithonel's player whispers to the group, "Dear god i almost pulled ya."

Sarvyis says, "The musicians will be about for anyone who wishes to practice or just dance for fun."

Laelithonel joins Abrimel's group.

Abrimel takes a few steps to his left.

Aurach softly says, "Not sure who's foxhound is in the outer area.... but it is a little sadlebacked now, hope the hound didnt hurt her."

Leifa twirls Kuthar gracefully across the dance floor.

Laelithonel twirls with Abrimel as they sashay in a graceful circle to the right.

Leifa grins wryly.

Aurach covers his mouth, then gives a small, discrete cough.

Abrimel lifts Laelithonel up high into the air and twirls with her!

Speaking in Faendryl to Karluth, Xinza says, "I believe I will take my leave for this evening, if you care to take another partner."

Abrimel dances lightly across the dance floor with Laelithonel.

Xinza bows to Karluth.

Lylia clutches her chest in mock horror.

Abrimel takes a few steps to his right.

Lylia raises her voice in merry laughter.

Kuthar dips Leifa dramatically then pulls her back into his arms.

Karluth bows to Xinza.

Speaking slyly to Kuthar, Leifa exclaims, "You're getting it!"

Abrimel rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Kuthar grins ear-to-ear.

Speaking to Xinza, Karluth says, "Thank you for the dance."

Completing the final refrain with a set of lingering notes, several of the musicians give a courteous bow.

Abrimel asks, "Yeah?"

Abrimel peers quizzically at Laelithonel.

Abrimel turns to face Laelithonel.

Xinza nods at Karluth.

Abrimel strides over to stand before Laelithonel.

Xinza smiles slightly.

Xinza just went southwest.

Laelithonel takes a few graceful steps backward.

Laelithonel sashays up to Abrimel.

Laelithonel giggles to herself.

Leifa twirls with Kuthar as they sashay in a graceful circle to the left.

Lylia is admiring Laelithonel.

Kuthar swings Leifa out then spins her right back into his arms.

Sarvyis says, "Now gentlemen."

Abrimel bows.

Laelithonel drops smoothly into a deep curtsy before Abrimel, sweeping her arms grandly to her sides.

Sarvyis says, "If there are more ladies than men, please make sure you circulate."

Abrimel holds Laelithonel's hand as they turn to the right and take a few steps.

Sarvyis says, "No lady should sit out two dances in arow."

Music flows from the musicians as they take up their instruments and begin to play a lively dance of moderate tempo.

Laelithonel twirls with Abrimel as they sashay in a graceful circle to the left.

Abrimel lifts Laelithonel up high into the air and twirls with her!

Laelithonel dances lightly across the dance floor with Abrimel.

Lylia nods at Sarvyis.

Laelithonel says, "Or let a lady dance with a lady."

Laelithonel nods sagely.

Leifa gently brushes her ash blonde hair away from her eyes and, with a deft twist of her wrist, tucks it back into its bindings.

Leifa fans herself.

You grin at Laelithonel.

Laelithonel swings Abrimel out then spins him right back into her arms.

Abrimel says, "Or men with the mens."

Abrimel nods quickly!

Laelithonel nods firmly.

Speaking to herself, Leifa says, "It's getting warm, all this gaity."

Leifa fans herself.

Leifa gazes at her reflection in the ruic hand mirror.

Leifa attends to her chainsil snood, making the snood as presentable as possible.

Kuthar trips over something and lands right in front of Leifa.

Abrimel tries to pull you towards him.

Kuthar blinks.

Abrimel turns to face you.

Meril says, "I am only here to keep watch that no one hurts themselves too badly."

Kuthar shuffles his feet.

Abrimel bows to you.

Meril looks thoughtfully at Kuthar.

Kuthar dusts himself off.

As the song continues, the phrases begin with middle notes, to then create a half-measure upbeat, resulting in a distinctive rhythm that floats across the dance floor.

Kuthar nods.

Leifa rubs Kuthar tenderly.

Kuthar dances cheek to cheek with Leifa.

Lylia chuckles.

Sarvyis says, "I think they have passed that point and have done wonderfully."

Speaking to Kuthar, Leifa asks, "Two left feet?"

Leifa laughs softly, trying to hide her amusement.

Laelithonel clasps your hand tenderly.

You curtsy to Abrimel.

Laelithonel clasps Abrimel's hand tenderly.

Kuthar stares at his black leather boots.

Laelithonel designates Abrimel as the new leader of the group.

Laelithonel claps her hands.

Abrimel takes a few steps to his left.

Lylia says, "As long as your partner has two right feet, then you are perfectly matched."

Kuthar grins at Lylia.

Karluth grins weakly.

Laelithonel says, "Ah had two very lovely partners."

Laelithonel tosses back her head and runs her fingers through her hair.

J>sashay left
You perform a sashaying circle to the left.

Laelithonel cheerfully repeats, "Two!"

Speaking to Sarvyis, Karluth says, "Thank you for the lessons, they shall be remembered."

Light and melodic, the music is dominated by the strains of lutes and mandolins.

You grumble.

Karluth bows to Sarvyis.

Lylia nods at Karluth.

Sarvyis says, "Thank you for coming and participating."

Karluth smiles at Lylia.

Speaking to Sarvyis, Laelithonel asks, "Why is nobody dancin' with ya?"

Laelithonel squints at Sarvyis.

Karluth nods respectfully at Lylia.

Laelithonel folds her arms over her chest.

Abrimel lifts you up high into the air and twirls with you!

Karluth just went southwest.

Abrimel dances you lightly across the dance floor.

Speaking to you, Sarvyis says, "I am sorry your dancing was off to a slow start."

Kuthar strides over to stand before Leifa.

Leifa grins at Lylia.

Sarvyis says, "I am the teacher."

Kuthar holds Leifa's hand as they turn to the left and take a few steps.

Several musicians move across the dance floor, their feet taking them in an intricate series of steps in time to the music before they return to their places.

Sarvyis says, "I will be dancing at the ball to be sure."

Lylia smiles at Leifa.

Laelithonel nods slowly.

Laelithonel says, "Tha'sounds good then."

Lylia sighs.

Laelithonel cocks her head at Lylia.

Speaking curiously to Sarvyis, Abrimel asks, "What does one wear to a ball?"

Lylia asks, "Now that I have worn this gown here, what shall I wear to the ball?"

Sarvyis says, "I am so proud."

Leifa lays her head on Kuthar's shoulder as they dance.

Speaking in Faendryl to Sarvyis, you say, "I expect to be slow at this, spend to much time with my nose in old books."

Leifa glances at her sideless surcote.

Lylia smiles at you.

Leifa bites her lip.

Laelithonel beams happily at you!

Speaking to you, Sarvyis says, "I find that those in books are fast learners."

The duple measure of the music is well maintained as the instruments continue to pour out the lovely melody.

Lylia says, "You certainly do not seem slow to pick it up."

You glance at Laelithonel.

Speaking in Faendryl, you say, "I had a good partner."

Kuthar grins.

Laelithonel says, "Books are goo-"

Kuthar gazes fondly at Leifa.

Kuthar examines Leifa closely, sizing her up and taking note of all the details.

Kuthar adopts an agreeable expression.

Laelithonel flushes slightly, some color reaching her cheeks.

Kuthar steals a kiss from Leifa as they sway across the dance floor.

Abrimel cocks his head.

Playing their instruments with vivacious energy, the musicians call forth a combination of notes that are both light and spirited.

Laelithonel ponders.

Laelithonel reaches out and touches something in a silvery spidersilk bookbag.

Lylia says, "What a pity Aiska was not here."

Laelithonel removes a pale vaalin white damask gown woven with gilded tea roses from in her spidersilk bookbag.

Lylia chuckles.

Laelithonel shows Lylia her white damask gown.

Lylia asks, "Can you imagine?"

Laelithonel bites her lip.

Leifa gazes fondly at Kuthar.

Speaking to Lylia, Laelithonel says, "She'd bark."

Speaking to Lylia, Abrimel says, "She can dance. I saw once."

Lylia is admiring Laelithonel.

Speaking to Lylia, Laelithonel asks, "Is good? Or should keep rummagin'?"

A faint silvery glow fades from around Kuthar.

Sarvyis says, "Perhaps this friend of yours sill join us."

Demyse sighs.

Laelithonel blushes a bright pink to the tips of her ears.

Lylia says, "I believe you. She has a certain grace about her. Bug I cannot picture her in a gown."

Lylia nods at Sarvyis.

Sarvyis says, "Perhaps at the ball."

Demyse glances away.

Lylia says, "I would like to see her there."

Laelithonel whispers something to Lylia.

Laelithonel touches one finger to her lips.

Speaking to Laelithonel, Lylia says, "I think it is elegant and lovely."

Laelithonel tugs her saephua higher up her torso.

Completing the final refrain with a set of lingering notes, several of the musicians give a courteous bow.

Laelithonel put a pale vaalin white damask gown woven with gilded tea roses in her spidersilk bookbag.

Lylia whispers something to Laelithonel.

A shadow seems to detach itself from Lylia's body, swiftly dissipating into the air.

Laelithonel fidgets.

Laelithonel nods.

Lylia nods at Laelithonel.

A faint silvery glow fades from around Meril.

Lylia glances at a raised oak stage.

All at once, several flutes, a piccolo, a mandolin, a cittern, and an enshai begin to play as one in a two quarter-note beat.

Sarvyis says, "I will let the musicians play until they drop if you wish to practice."

Demyse sighs.

Kuthar grins at Sarvyis.

Leifa holds Kuthar's hand as they turn to the right and take a few steps.

Lylia says, "Talented musicians at that."

Abrimel grins.

Speaking to Demyse, Lylia asks, "Are you well?"

Lylia furrows her brow.

Kuthar holds Leifa's hand as they turn to the right and take a few steps.

Staccato notes plucked on the cittern underlie the longer notes of the enshai and flutes as they continue to maintain the beat.

Speaking in Faendryl, you say, "I find i have a need for coffee."

Leifa nods approvingly at Kuthar.

You curtsy.

Speaking sadly to Lylia, Demyse says, "Merely wishiing one of my wives where here to share the moment."

Speaking to Kuthar, Leifa says, "There, aren't you a proper gentleman now."