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Good evening, dear City. Lestat here. As I'm sure many of you are aware, the upcoming Sunlight at Midnight Black Tie Gala is fast approaching. It should be a fabulous evening and a perfect opportunity for those of us who enjoy a little get-together to do as the saying suggests and get together. Dates aren't mandatory, I'm sure, but there is one person on the guest list who absolutely cannot attend alone; its very organizer, Ghost. She is talented, smart, incredibly funny and the dress she will be wearing is not a sight that should be missed. I should know, I helped her pick it out. She should be beating her suitors away with a stick, but as of yet she hasn't been asked. I can only assume it's because no-one has realized she isn't already taken — an understandable mistake to make, I made the same one until I was corrected recently. If anyone is deliberating their attendance due to not having a date or perhaps hopes to find someone to accompany them on the night, this is a perfect opportunity. I can even assist with finding you an outfit or teaching you to dance properly. But take heed that I won't allow anyone without manners to take her hand. You will need to buy her a corsage and treat her well. I don't want to catch you leaving her a wallflower for the night. I'm not a good person to disappoint. Please contact me if you'd like more information. Or better yet, contact her — wouldn't that be bold of you? Lestat out. xox

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[ way to make her sound desperate and unloved lestat!!! ]

I should think that any person that would worry themselves with disappointing you, rather than her, should keep to themselves. I'm certain that you're correct all the same, as such a lovely young woman must have eyes on her.

You're right, of course, on both counts. I would rather someone take her hand willingly and treat her right on instinct than do so because I will have my eye on them all evening. Despite the fact that I will. And yes, I'm sure there are many who feel that all too familiar trepidation about letting their feelings be known for the myriad of reasons people hold themselves back from these things, but time is running short and the opportunity for action is now.

That's exactly right. You're far too strict to the idea of tradition, though, you understand. Romance isn't something that can be treated like a carefully crafted piece of art, as a person who can only follow the rules has no heart at all! It should be personal, heartfelt, unpredictable, and perhaps even a little bit clumsy for how earnest it is... Men who worry solely about appearances and following textbook fare are worth less than the gum on your shoe.

Though that said, I'm a fan of tradition of myself... A couple should have a corsage and a boutonniere.

At any rate, what of her? Surely she must have her eyes set on someone? ♪

[ "why is he only complaining about men" listen... he's a feminist. ]

Oh, I couldn't agree more. I only enjoy tradition because I despise so deeply the way people seem to behave around love and their loved ones in this modern world. All this shame, or pretending you don't feel as strongly as you do. Something irreparable happened to the world at the death of the romantic era, let me tell you.

[ Don't get him started. ANYWAY. ]

As for her, I'm not sure. She doesn't have eyes on anyone from what I know, though I'm not entirely sure if she would tell me if she had. She seems amiable to the idea of simply seeing where things go, which is the best way to be in my opinion.

It is rather silly, isn't it? I won't blame them for being afraid, there is after all a reason that love is treated as being man's deadliest weapon and strongest shield after all, but by thinking of it as a weakness you put a stopper in your own path... As for me, I've always adored stories of love and courage, so I've never struggled with that.

Yes, I agree completely... Though if we're to look at it that way, going alone might not be all that bad. I'm not suggesting it of course, but do imagine it now - you go to the ball and find someone; perhaps your eyes lock from across the room, or they ask you to dance, and before long you've find yourself away from the crowds, with soft moments and conversations that last well into the night... That would be fine too.

[ why is he like this......... ]

I have only been truly in love twice in my life; both times I was quite afraid of telling my intended the truth, and both times I regretted being so afraid in future. I am a firm believer that I would rather know one way or the other, if my feelings are returned or if there is any point pursuing what I want. I don't like the idea of wasting time, in either case. But I suppose you are right, the idea of finding someone at the Gala does strike me as something incredibly romantic... but left to choice, I can't trust that she'll feel appreciated, you know? Unless I do something for her… not a date as I'll be indisposed, but perhaps something else to express my gratitude.

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i'm so sorry for how slow i am thi slast month has been... a month.

don't worry about it!! <3