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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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Lestat.

Not everyone is as sociable as you, let her make her own choices. Does she even know you planned to do this?

Well, I told her how unhappy I am, and I told her I would find her a date. I didn't tell her in what way I would find her a date, but I think this is the easiest way to get the most traction, no? Besides, who wouldn't want a date to a party? It's not like I'm arranging a marriage for her, Ethan.

Oh, I know who you mean, I think! She's the one with the red hair who was always bustling here and there about the ballroom, yes? I do recall seeing her, I don't think she sat down for even half a minute before running off somewhere else.

I do hope you manage to find someone. It's so very kind of you to think of your dear friend so! Though, er, I suppose it does beg the question — is there some reason you're not taking the young lady yourself? You do seem rather fond of her, if you'll pardon my saying so.

So, because you’re unhappy, you’re going to make her suffer? I think she is perfectly capable of selecting her own suitor.

Some of us prefer it. At this rate, I wouldn’t put it past you to try. My condolences to Miss Ghost.

[ dorothea absolutely refuses to use text, she's sorry. ]

The event's very own organizer? That simply won't do!

Come now — we can do better than this. What's her type?

And is there any reason you can't take her yourself?

Suffer? Now, Ethan.. I think you might be projecting your own feelings on to all this, you know. Ghost wants a date, but more than that, she deserves one. Don't you have a heart for chivalry, my friend? I'm trying to make a beautiful woman happy over here!

Ah yes, that would be her. She certainly has a vision in mind and won't rest until it's realized. I admire her dedication and her passion in all this, even if she does seem a little frazzled by it all. I have no doubt it'll all be worth it. You are right to be curious, chérie. I, of course, am incredibly fond of her, but I have a dear companion whose company I rely on for these sorts of things, and though I would be more than content to take them both — one on each arm, so to speak — I don't think either of them would be very entertained by such a suggestion that only really benefits me and my greedy ways.

[ Thank GOD honestly because Lestat loathes texting and only does it because everyone else seems to favour it. And he's kind of in a rush. But never too busy to look at himself in on the video-screen, especially when it's in response to someone so striking. ]

Aha, I asked her this, I have the details here!

[ He gets out an honest to god notepad and flips through it. ]

"Lively. Enthusiastic. Someone who loves life."

She needs someone to sweep her off her feet and leave her worries behind, and of course the person being charming and chivalrous is a must; someone who will buy her flowers, help her out of the car, tuck her chair in for her... but those are all things learned by manners, no? You'd have to be an animal to not have such basic instincts.

Overall, I think she will be suited best with a person she can have fun with. She's long overdue a little fun.

I am taking Louis, of course.

Ah, I know, I really would be the perfect partner for her, much as I am with everyone I hold on my arm. Perhaps that's why my standards are so high in looking for accompaniment for her.

You don't happen to know any suitors with a bright temperament do you, Doctor?

Are you limited to escorting one person? Though I suppose I can't fault you for wanting to focus primarily on Louis.

Just a bright temperament? Anything else to go with?

I considered it, you know, but then how would you feel if your [ A weird pause and an even weirder sound; the unimaginable sound of Lestat absolutely fumbling his words ] boyfriend [ ???? ] asked you to be his date and then sprung on you that his attention would be shared between you and another he'd invited? I would like to stay out of the doghouse for the foreseeable.

[ ANYWAY. ]

A bright temperament… and charming, and energetic. Lively, someone to make her laugh. I want her to have a partner who makes it easy to forget any instinct she might have to check how things are going throughout the night and just enjoy herself.

Hm.

[There's also a pause on his side.]

...You know, I grew up with a lot of... odd interpretations to an expected relationship. But yeah, I guess I see your point.

[yeah if Vergilius approached him with the sudden news of also taking someone else, Daan doesn't think he'd be that thrilled about it.]

Midnight is pretty good at distracting people and I suppose there is a certain charm to him, but I'd be surprised if he didn't have suitors already. Don Quixote is also particularly energetic and does have a charm to her, but again I'd be surprised if she didn't already have at least a friend she was planning on going with.

But I'll think about this and see if I can come up with anyone else. I'd also rather ensure that Ghost be properly entertained and not have to think about the event.

[ Daan, my dude, you are talking to a poly-adjacent vampire who doesn't even know what an attraction spectrum is, never mind where he falls on it, and has only just been on his first date. He has no damn clue what he's doing. But he at least understands jealousy, and is way too much of a tender-hearted romantic to disappoint either party by not giving them his absolute undivided attention. ]

Mm, I've met one of the two, Midnight. I don't doubt that he's already made plans, as you said... A shame, really, I think he'd be quite perfect for her.

[ A little sigh. ]

Perhaps I left all of this too late, but I appreciate your help on this, my friend. If anything, it's reassuring to see that she has people to care for her wellbeing.

[ from one striking person to another — how do you do it's nice to meet you, being beautiful is such a burden isn't it. ]

Well you've certainly done your research. [ bravo. ] Now a follow up question: does she have a preference of gender?

[ Surprise registers very obviously on his face. ]

… I didn't ask.

[ Gender matters so little to him that he almost consistently forgets that humans hold it with such importance; so protective of their preferences, sometimes so vocal about their dislike of others'... Oh, the 80s. ]

But I assume she would have said something had she any kind of fondness one way or the other, no?

When it comes to such matters, it's always best to be sure.

[ she sounds almost stern about it for a moment, and indeed she lets it hang thick in the air between them for a second longer than what is probably comfortable...

and then she laughs, light. ]

But you may well be right. There are, after all, so many differences among our numbers that what is important to one may not be to another. Besides — you are only looking for a date, for one night. It isn't as if you intend to marry her off to this suitor.

[ hm! ]

Have you had any luck so far?

[ How gracious of him... to do this for a friend. Admirable. ]

If I didn't already have my eye on a lady, I would offer myself up to be her escort of the night; unfortunately, my mind is taken up by another.

I don't want to be entirely useless though, especially when seeing such an admirable gesture -- if you'll reach out to Angela, who's merely "librarian" here, then I'm certain you'll have a spot of luck. She's a proper woman who does what's tasked of her well.

Oh! I see, and of course that's perfectly sensible. That sort of thing...one could quite easily find themselves jealous, even if it was all done with the best of intentions! And that's no way to spend an evening.

Bother, I do wish I could be of more help! Though even if there's no escort to be found, perhaps you've the right idea that we all ought to do something by way of thanks, regardless? Since as you say, we're all to be enjoying the fruits of her hard work...

[ 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.

I have a heart for chivalry, which is why I wanted to make sure this was her choice and not you [ .. being a busybody ] taking matters into your own hands. If it's something she wants, I hope you're able to find someone suitable. With all of the work she put into this she sounds like an incredible woman.

Just keep in mind, for the future, that some women may not fully appreciate your matchmaking tactics. [ Take it from someone who has a lot of experience with the ladies. ]

You are more than right, of course. I would hope that someone at least demands a toast of some kind, though I doubt she'll have much interest in performing any kind of speech to the masses. I have no issue being the one to demand. It's difficult to really show thanks when nothing here has any monetary value. Buying gifts is really all I know. Do you have any suggestions?

[ She's right, of course, but Lestat doesn't have what one might call a gaydar so he can't even think about what kind of vibes Ghost gives off. He just assumes she would have said that she was looking for a man, specifically, if that's the case. Fingers crossed? ]

I'm afraid I've found no options as of yet.

[ A little pause. Lestat looks like he's chewing something over. ]

Ghost means a lot to me. She was one of the first people I spoke to when I arrived here, and she is without judgement and very kind. She always has others in mind, their best interests in heart. I want her to feel as special as she is, even if only for one night.

Thank you very much for your suggestion, mon ami. I'll contact her right away - but first, I must know if you've floated this idea to her already, or am I to give her some kind of context? I would hate to drop either of us in it, as the saying goes. I hope you have a lovely time with your intended, by the way. Don't forget to get her some flowers, too many couples here seem so reluctant to perform classic courting rituals. They're classics for a reason, you know.

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