[OPEN TO ALL: THERE'S A PARTY GOIN' ON UP IN HERE]

[controllingyou.livejournal.com]

It's early evening, and Cyril Kamelot is bored, so what better thing to do than host a ball? It's one of his favorite pastimes. After all, it gives him at chance to play house in front of everybody by showing off his wonderful, lovely family.

The entire multiverse is invited. There's plenty of room for everyone to get around and then some, as the Kamelot estate houses a massive mansion and acres upon acres of gardens, including an exemplary rose garden that contains a hedge maze. Feel free to wander wherever you like and speak with whomever you wish, but do try to behave yourself. Cyril has an extensive staff whose current duty is to watch out for troublemakers.

((OOC: Go wild! Post with and reply to whomever you like! Prose, action spam, A COMBINATION OF THE TWO, WHATEVER. Everything is fair game! Just remember that this is an RP post open to all and not part of any game canon.

Also feel free to take liberties in regards to Cyril's home. I intentionally left the description vague so people could do whatever they want!))

Comments

[controllingyou.livejournal.com]

[How darling!]

Indeed. And I do believe there are several 'four-eyes' milling about, assuming you mean persons with glasses. Whether any of them are the one you're looking for is, unfortunately, beyond my knowledge.

[apeira.livejournal.com]

Mm... He's probably not here, considering I don't know why I'm even here. I'm not going to go looking for him, anyway. Do you have a library?

[And without even waiting for his answer, she continues to walk, curling into her usual bizarre slouch - shoulders hunched, arms dangling in front of her, back curved. The way she moves is almost like a drunken stagger, but it's somehow elegant.]

[controllingyou.livejournal.com]

[He continues to walk beside her, smiling pleasantly, though he does cock an eyebrow at the odd way she carries herself.]

Of course! There's a very extensive library in the east wing, just ahead. I'd be more than happy to show it to you.

[apeira.livejournal.com]

What range of subjects does it cover?

[She still sounds particularly lazy, laid-back, but there's an interest and a curiosity there now.]

[controllingyou.livejournal.com]

Oh dear, I couldn't begin to name them all. Why don't you tell me what sorts you like, and I can tell you if I have them, hmm?

[apeira.livejournal.com]

Everything.

[controllingyou.livejournal.com]

My, that's a wide range. In that case, I'm sure you'll find something that interests you. --Ah, here we are! [He opens a door, which leads into an enormous library with bookcases that reach the ceiling.]

[apeira.livejournal.com]

[She looks around with a rather blank expression.]

It's not bad. It isn't as good as Alya Academy's, but it will do. Do you have anything unique or particularly fascinating? I'm a curious girl, you see.

[controllingyou.livejournal.com]

Wonderful! Curious girls are my favorite sort. [He studies the titles on one of the shelves for a moment and then pulls out a book.] Are you familiar with the works of Lewis Carroll?

[apeira.livejournal.com]

[She trails along behind him like a little kitten whenever he moves.]

"Well! I've often seen a cat without a grin; but a grin without a cat! It's the most curious thing I ever say in my life!"

[controllingyou.livejournal.com]

[Cyril is suitably impressed, and it shows in his eyes. (Though, that twinkle of mirth could be due to the way she follows him so readily. So adorable!)] I suppose that answers that. [He returns the book to its place and scans the titles once more, looking for something unusual.]

By the way, I don't believe I've gotten your name.

[apeira.livejournal.com]

[Blink blink. Her head tilts to the side, just a little.]

You can call me Shijima Kurookano. ["You can call me," not "my name is".]

[controllingyou.livejournal.com]

A pleasure, Miss Kurookano. You may call me Cyril. --Ah, here! [He pulls another book from the shelf and holds it up for her inspection. The title reads: The Castle of Otranto.]

Are you familiar with this? It's said to have inspired many gothic writers.

[apeira.livejournal.com]

[She holds out her hands for it.]

I haven't read it. What is it about?