The Court of Aurora (Afina and Moore)

[Ebiris]

"No, but there's no fault in asking Crystal or I," Afina says, following Virylle's gaze. "That's Moore, a new recruit from Celestia. He specialises in motivating people, so bardic talent isn't unexpected." He's probably a better dancer than she is, but then she is fairly out of practice.

[Anastasia]

As they dance along, "Syrei," she answers, the two making quite a pair. She's dancing easily and without reservation, following Moore's lead.

"Yes," the blonde murmurs as Crystal returns. "Still."

Crystal looks over with a slight frown, murmuring something under her breath.

[Nephrite]

Moore smiles and nods as he does a spin. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Syrei." Moore continues to dance, keeping an eye on both his partner as well as anyone else nearby.

As is usually customary, Moore thinks, he doesn't want to spend the entire time with just one partner as that would be an extraordinary faux pas. He keeps his attention up for anyone who looks like they may want to come in and swap for -- male, female, pixie, nymph, satyr or what-have-you.

[Ebiris]

Afina does a poor job of hiding her smirk at Crystal's poorly hidden pique. "Caught your eye, has he? You should get in there before he gets tempted away by the big folk," she teases.

[Anastasia]

You're getting space to dance, people watching - including Afina and Crystal, and even Queen Ilsenine from her throne.

Crystal's scowl deepens, 'Not for me. I told him to ask you!" she says with ill grace, "Yet there he goes, dancing with a big one!"

The blonde nymph giggles at that, "Not even pixies can ignore us, General."

[Nephrite]

Am I close enough to see Crystal's bad manner face?

[Anastasia]

Make a Spot check, say.

[Nephrite]

[13:51] <Nephrite> roll 1d20+33 Spot
[13:51] <Kobot> Nephrite rolled 1d20+33 Spot --> [ 1d20=5 ]{38}

[Ebiris]

"Oh don't worry about me," Afina says blithely. "My days of dancing for the court are long gone. Still, I suppose some people just like it large," she shrugs and looks up at Virylle. "It's pretty decadent, isn't it?"

[Anastasia]

Moore can indeed see Crystal's look of annoyance.

Crystal scowls even more, "It's not for the dancing." She slowly sighs, "Fine, by Faerinaal's ears, be dense."

Virylle laughs, "Poor baby," she reaches out and pinches Crystal's cheek, getting a yelp from her. "Not at all. You're the short ones to our point of view."

[Ebiris]

"I don't need help, Crystal," Afina chuckles before nodding to Virylle, "It's all about perspective. The cloud giants probably see you the same way you see us. I know, you're 'medium' and we're 'small' just because your size is most common, but it's still abnormal from a pixie or goblin's perspective."

[Nephrite]

Moore smiles just a bit. Crystal, you wear your heart on your sleeve!

Moore will continue his current dance, but as it starts to come to a close, he will speak up. "You have my most humble thanks for spending some time with my, Lady Syrei, but etiquette requires I ask my comrades-in-arms." Moore says while doing his best to find a partner for Syrei so as to not simply abandon her in the middle of the floor. However, presuming he can't, he can trust her to handle herself and will maneuver the dance so she can find a partner if she desires.

He will then fly over to Afina and Crystal. "You two don't look like the types to put on appearances and do things purely for show, but if you'd care to mingle and dance, I'm sure we could improve the morale a bit and get people talking." Moore says with a smile, though he's ready to accept immediate scorn from Crystal -- he hopes she can see the logic in his actions thus far.

[Anastasia]

"Fine, you don't need help. Excuse me for trying to help you get a date!" Crystal says snippily, knocking her back her glass of champagne and fluttering away.

"Oooh." The blonde murmurs, then goes on. "Yes, yes, perspective is everything. At least you aren't small like those courres, they have it even worse."

Meanwhile, Moore finishes his dance, "You're welcome," she smiles winsomely and gives him a brief hug, then he flies off. He can see Crystal's flying away from Afina.

[Nephrite]

Moore notes this as he flies up to Afina. "Oh, she's mad at me, isn't she?" Moore says to her with a small frown. "She had mentioned a few things about you, but I didn't want to put you on the spot, Miss Afina, at least not out of the blue..." Moore says as he rubs his chin. "Maybe I can try and calm her down..."

[Ebiris]

She saw Crystal with a coure once too, but she's not one to gossip! Smiling at Moore she nods and offers her hand, "Certainly, you look like you know a thing or two about dancing, Moore. Virylle it's been a pleasure, I hope we can talk again later," she bids farewell for now to the nymph before fluttering onto the dance floor with Moore. "I was the court entertainment before I became a general, so I know about putting on a show," she reassures Moore as they go. "And don't worry about Crystal, she's not one to hold a grudge."