Dragon's Tear Ballroom

[Hadrian]

Hadrian watched with a detached curiosity as a man approached. First he commented on how wonderful she looked, while Hadrian agreed, a small spark of anger flared up at the fact that a mere human should be able to partake in such beauty. Hadrian sighed gently pushing the feeling away for now, this was about more than his personal views on humanity, this was about Celeste's happiness.

He shook the boys hand with a faint smirk on his lips, "I am Hadrian. Celeste and I are old friends...she's like a sister to me," he said with a grin. Their relationship could probably be best described as a brother/sister relationship, "And just so you know the only reason I'm attending this prom is to keep an eye on her. You seem to make her pretty happy, I suggest you keep it up," he said with an almost friendly grin, "But if you hurt not even the powers of heaven and hell will hold back my wrath," he said with the same friendly grin but a dangerous glint in his eyes.

[Celeste]

Celeste looked up at her brother and a pink eyebrow raised itself on her face. He was here for her? Why in God's name was he here for her? She had a date and it sure wasn't Hadrian.

"Why in the Lord's name are you here for me?" she asked looking up at him. That just didn't make sense at all. "If that's the case go home, I don't need a babysitter."

But then Angra came and there was no one else on her mind. He looked positively stunning and her eyes sparkled with that same red color he loved so very much. She did look different and the look on his face said that he liked it. She was only too pleased that he did too. He was not the only reason she had changed but he ws a very large part of it.

"Why thank you, dearest." she said with a smile and kissed his cheek as he took her hand. It seemed he might think that Hadrian was a man that was trying to steal Celeste from him and that might have been the case a bit ago but he had never mentioned 'breeding' again. And for that she was thankful. Hadrian introduced himself with that, don't hurt her or you die, line to which she just rolled her eyes.

"Angra, this is Hadrian, he's my brother. He's like me. We both came from the same place." she said with a smile and turned to look at Hadrian.

"Now, egos aside. Can we go have a good time at prom?" she asked looking back up at Angra. "Darling, you look wonderful tonight in your tux. Let's go dance."

She led Angra to the teleporters and walked through holding his hand still. Hadrian could follow or go back to his room and think about how much he really hated the human race but right now she didn't care. So long as Angra was with her and they were going to dance.

[Xavier]

Xavier laughed a little at the look of relief that briefly flitted across her features when he told her they would be sitting out on the next dance. He allowed her to lean against him as he kept his arm wrapped snuggly around her waist and guided her to the door to the lounge.

"I don't think I can count as tour guide this time around," he said with a grin at the allusion to their first meeting, "Because I don't exactly know where everything is either," he said with a chuckle pushing his hips gently against hers, "But I do know where the lounge is and I figure we could do with a drink or two...or three," he said with a wry grin and then added with a mumble, "or four..."

As they were passing across the room to get to the door that led to the lounge Xavier noticed they passed by someone he thought he noticed and then did a double-take, "Hey Lex isn't that the jackass who wouldn't leave you alone when you were shopping for Drake?" he asked rather loudly with a snort of laughter. So this was the guy who had been hitting on Lex to no avail. He wasn't really surprised their personalities seemed very similar from her description. It was a wonder she didn't put more than one bolt from Shadow into him.

[Lexandra]

Together she and Xav walked off the dance floor. He said they were headed for the lounge and maybe some drinks. She could only chuckle. She remembered all too well about getting drunk. But man, she'd totally try it again. Xav bumped her hip and she smirked.

"What it buddy." she warned but it was meaningless.

She really wasn't paying attention to who and what was going on around her. She really didn't care. They were all here with their dates and she was here with hers. She still couldn't get over the shock that she had been asked in the first place. But she was having a good time despite what she was leading Xav to belive. But he knew how to read her now and he no doubt had her pegged.

But when he picked on Darts she looked up at Darts and offered him a gentle smile and a nod in greeting. That was all he was going to get too. Damnit. But with Xav she pulled away and gave him that look.

"I may not have Shadow but I am not unarmed, Xavier." she said coldly as she crossed her arms under her chest. She continued walking with him but she was no longer in his arms. She had told Xavier the whole story of that day and to use it against Darts in a public place well that was just low. It also meant that Xavier thought that maybe Darts was a threat.

She sighed and stepped out of the room leaving Xavier behind, yes Xavier. Not Xav at the moment. She moved to the lounge.

[Angra Mainyu.]

How did Angra handle threats? Quite well actually. He'd been shot at countless times, he had been slashed, stabbed, punched, kicked and countless other things. So why should he care for an idle threat. A threat that might not even be serious. He thought the things over some, brother, half angel, or what they really were. Half humans perhaps. He didn't even cross into that line of thoughts, it would be too complicated for him to figure out his thoughts in the end. He settled with half angels for now. The idea of Celeste having a brother could complicate things; he would just have to gain a more emotional link with her than any other being she knew. He felt Celeste tug a little in him and he followed, still looking at Hadrian as he spoke.

"I’ll keep her safe I promise… Seems like Celeste is intend on dancing with me. Been a pleasure, see you-“ And then he was through the portal together with Celeste. “Interesting fella…” He said immediately after ‘landing’ on the other side of the portal. Looking around, wondering if Hadrian would follow and keep an eye on his little sister. He didn’t particular mind that fact. He had no intention of harming Celeste, unless things went bad for him.

“My angel, care for a dance?” He said, giving her a kiss as they continued walking away from the teleporter, no need to block up the entrance. He leaned over and gave her a kiss on the mouth. “That kiss was to help you decide…” He blinked and felt like murdering someone. If she said yes, then he would lead them to the hall and start a dance. Formal or informal, depending on how Celeste chose. If she said no, he would stand and look oddly at her for some seconds before giving her a tight hug.

[Lucian]

Lucian smiled as he lead Ziare into the ballroom. She really was exquisitely beautiful and from what he had heard whispered in the hallway quite the powerful Summoner. Lucian however did not feel any such kindness nor respect towards that Thalomin fellow. Lucian seemed to sense some sort of ulterior motive in Thalomin's interest in Ziare. He brushed it aside for now as he had not actually gotten to know Thalomin yet. Of course the man already marked himself down as an ass in Lucian's book.

"It is a pleasure to meet you Miss Ziare," he said with a grin as he lead her out onto the dance floor, "You must forgive me as I am not quite an experienced dancer. I will however try my best not to step on your feet," he said with a soft chuckle, as he wrapped his arms around her waist to begin to dance, "If I may ask what is such a lovely young lady such as yourself doing at a prom alone. Surely you have recieved countless offers for dates," he inquired with a soft grin.

[Corsair]

Corsair smiled at the compliment. He simply wasn't used to this sort of dancing. He enjoyed it immensly. It was just something he hadn't tried. Now he was glad that he did.

Soon Midiro had come very close to him and seemed to be incorporating him into the dance to a point. He felt that similar feeling from the forest when she was close to him. Her basic touch sent a pleasent chill through him as he found himself moving much more fluidly.

His arms did indeed go around her one right under the base of her wings and the other around the small of her back. He leaned in close and wispered to her.
"How about after this dance we go outside for a while. I hear the view is simply spectacular." He said and then let go and continued dancing. He was still putting a bit too much into keeping control of his movments. this was definatly something he'd have to take more time to learn from Midori.

[Midori]

The back of her dress was low cut to allow for her wings. And when Cor's hands touched her bare skin back there it made her shiver. Not because it was super sensitive or anything but more the fact that it was HIM touching her.

His whisper in her ear made her smile and she looked up into his eyes. But before she answered she let her hand run down his left cheek. He was sweet like no one else she had met before. The way he seemed to fall into her presence and not come out for air unless he had to. But she was the same way. The moment their eyes met she was lost. And he even inadvertantly found her biggest weak spot. Her ears. Which tonight shined with the emeralds five in each ear.

"I would enjoy that. Underneath the moon and stars with you. I splendid idea." she said softly as she leaned in and kissed his cheek ever so gently as they danced.

[Corsair]

Corsair smiled and returned the kiss but plantd his on Midori;s forhead as they drifted slightly apart and continued until the song ended. He had gotten better at letting the beat dictate his movements. His own dacing esmbeld something almost somthing like a drunk ballett. Though it was oddly graceful. When the song ended he put one arm around Midori and saw it was somewhat cramped in the ballroom.
"Looks like its a good time to head out. We should come back later but I think some fresh air and being with you under the stars sound much more appealing." he said leading her out of the ballroom. He noticed they were getting several stares as they walked by. he didn't really mind He wondered wich ones were of jealosy and which ones were simply in shock that he would go with a girl that wasn't his own race.
Like it hasn't append before. Well mabey not with a Faerie. But the way I feel about Midori. Well what they think means nothing in light of that He thought as they headed out.

[Ethan Yukimaru]

"Hmm, such a lovely night" A man said, staring out into the distance. "The smell of love in the air, the scent of attraction and passion, it makes me slightly sick"

With that, Ethan pushed himself out of a corner he was at and quietly moved through the dancing crowds. Staring around, he saw no faces he knew, only those of younger students. However, he looked extravagant that night. Though he kept his hair the same, on him he wore a very suede tuxedo, and a cane he held in his left hand. Otherwise, he was done with his robes for the moment. He still, however, had his strings on him....Just on the off chance something were to happen. Regardless, he doubted anything dangerous would occur out here in the Indian Ocean....But you never know.

Anyways, moving toward the main entrance he stood quietly, staring at all the young couples moving through the door way. His date was late, as he could not find her during his search of the ship. Perhaps she was somewhere else, waiting for him...Or she was lost or simply late. In any case, he would wait here. Without a proper date, it would be pointless for him to engage in any dancing around here.... Of course though, the music the band was playing at the moment didn't attract him. It was either ballroom or slow dancing for him, nothing else was suitable for his lineage. Coursing over the young couples and people once more, Ethan sighed a bit.

"I suppose i can wait, after all, I do have the entire night to wait" he thought.

[Midori]

Back inside the ballroom the prom was in full swing it seemed. People and students everywhere were dancing around to the music that blared from the speakers. She smiled. They were a couple now. She was estatic.

"Let's dance." she said softly with a smile.

She led her boyfriend.. oh yes that felt wonderful to say as she turned her skirt flaring slightly. The slit up to her hip showing briefly as the skirt fabric moved around her body. The dance was slow and she stepped up close into his arms and lay her head on his shoulder as she began to dance gently.

[Corsair]

Corsair had a smile on his face. Not only from comeing back to the ballroom which he found he liked very much. But due to the fact the young woman on his arm was now truly his girlfriend. He looked as she turned and saw her skirt and the cut.
Now thats just plain teasing. He thought watching and then held her close as she rested her head against him and they went into a slow and easy yet graceful dance.

"So Midori. What do you think of the prom so far. I've been to a few and this has been the best so far for me. But this is probably your first isn't it?" he asked.

[Midori]

The dancing began again his arms around her waist as he held her tightly to his body. Dancing with him felt like she was in heaven. She heard his question and looked up.

"You are right, I've never been to a dance like this before. But so far I'm really enjoying myself. My date is kind enough I suppose. You know, if you go for the tall, dark haired blue eyes, handsome type." she chuckled happily.

[Corsair]

Corsair chuckled.
"Well thats not what I go after. Different tastes really. As I chose to be with you it should be pretty clear." He said as the stayed more or less in the same spot. They had their moment in the center. Now all he wanted was to have more of a sense of it being just the two of them.

His thoughts couldn't drift from the young woman in his arms. Her very presnce sent chiils that felt good running down his entire body.

[Midori]

Midori chuckled as they danced together. She liked not being in the spot light especially with her wings out. She didn't mind showing them to the sweet man holding her to him but she didn't like showing them to everyone.

"Oh yes, green hair and pointed ears are all the rage these days." she chuckled and kissed his neck softly.

She couldn't believe her luck. She was here with the most handsome man on the dance floor. Why in the world had he picked her she would never know but she was not going to complain.