#baronyofthesilverwolf

Gwen freezes like..well, a rabbit and through the side of her mouth "I will give you twenty bucks to let me keep going quietly" a whisper

She ponders. "Fetch the Lords of the hunt, that they may draw the eye, and you may become as unto the statue herself, dancing, yet unseen?"

Gwen has nO idea what that means but suspects she's not going to take the bribe

Then she blinks "oh.. yes.. right away" And she heads out

Alone, Bluebell moves over to lightly run a fingertip over the statue of a dancing figure that sits against a wall.... and a doorway appears with a flicker of glamour.

The door opens.... and a ballroom has appeared!

And soon enough, Gwen returns. and taps the butt of her spear against the ground three times, "Lords and ladies, Gentlefolk all... our host, Baron Aiden ap Ailil, Lord of Silverwolf Barony"

Adam turns, straightening. He glances around for Sir Sergei.

Sylvi had briefly taken Colton's hand and given it a squeeze, but then released again as the Baron is announced.

He blinks, he wasn't expecting an introduction. Has it been so long since he's been at a noble fete, but he nods his thanks to Gwen, stepping in, and then nodding as he takes note of the ballroom door.

Sir Sergei following behind him as well.

"I hope everyone is enjoying themselves. We have time for a little dancing, for those who care to, before the sunset ride. Please, join us in the Ballroom, courtesy of our own prima ballerina, Bluebell."

Whichever thane is closest to Gwen will get asked quietly by her "did I do that right?"

Sylvi smiles, noticing the doorway that wasn't there a moment ago.

Linnea glances up at Gwen's question. "Hm? Did you... oh, oh yes. That was perfect." She was paying attention. She was!

Colton holds out a hand to Sylvi "May I have the honor?"

Sylvi rests her hand on his and lets him lead her to the ballroom...but certainly others of higher rank should go first?

The Baron makes his way over to the ballroom door, and politely greets everyone as they pass through, as he was pulled into business and away so early on in the fete. He nods to Sylvi and Colton, "Emissary, Storm. I am glad you made it."

Adam trails along with the others, towards the rear.

Briar already rushed through and yelled "IT'S HUGE IN HERE" sooooo there goes formality.

Colton inclines his head to the Baron "Baron Aiden, it's a pleasure"

Scotch in hand, Nadeen looks about the room with a smile

"Thank you, Baron, for the invitation. Your hold is lovely."

She has a lovely glow

Dagmar eyes the ballroom and the gathering...and quietly slips away during the commotion.

Gwen is already gone, and D'Lorean is playing, and Gerd and Sylvi are with their boyfriends...

D'Lorean's harp is lively

Nadeen looks about..and she ..misses someone.

A bit of a pout that she'd normally control... a sigh

Calanthe was poised to dance to an elegant harp tune, but as the song begins, she is startled. It's lovely, but she sits it out.

Connor laughs and claps along to the music. Bluebell closes her eyes and lets the music carry her in an unscripted dance.

Sir Sergei approaches Calanthe "Dame? May I Join you?"

Sylvi beams with delight. This is not the stuffy scene she was expecting at all! She lets Colton swing her into the jaunty rhythm of the dance.

Colton grins and moves with her as they enter the ball room

Calanthe looks a touch surprised. But she smiles - and the smile actually reaches her eyes, a rare occurrence, and she joins Sergei to dance.

And he whispers to Sylvi "Did you just get a guided tour of an Ailil hold? HOw did... nevermind . I should have known anyone with sense is crazy about you"

Adam is... not working the room. He stands off to the side, watching.

The Chieftain looks to thane Lin "If you would, lass. I'd really prefer not to go home telling folks the only one I danced with was a wild boar?" He offers his own arm

Sergei moves with Calanthe "I must apologize" he speaks to her softly as they move "I can be a man of singular focus. But my Focus is now on you. And I hope it will make amends"

Sylvi grins and whispers back, "I'm sure I only saw what they wanted me to see. It was mostly outside, too."

Linnea laughs, "It's either that, or risk being known as the pig that came to the ball with the Chief." She takes his arm, and setting her hammer aside, goes along with the Chieftain.

Calanthe might normally have made a face at Linnea consorting with another hold's chieftain in a non-espionage context - but she was not left to the side where she could watch and judge. Instead, she has the focus of a very handsome man, not unlike the eyes of a hawk, she compares favorably, and smiles to him. "You are making a good start.

Colton's eyes sparkle

Gerd and Wudlig are already dancing .. in the shadowiest corner

"Oh, good, I'm glad Gerd and Wudlig located each other," she murmurs, nodding towards the two as the dancing continues.

Sergei gives a flicker of a smile, truly finding Calanthe delightful in her way, "I shall see if I can finish this hunt successfully. For the prey is ..superb, and has I have no doubt her own talons"

Colton whispers "Me too. But he's done something and I wonder what it is. His speciality is trap doors and secret passages. I hope he doesn't get TOO clever"

Aiden has searched the crowd after greeting, and moves towards the Varich Baroness. "Are you enjoying the fete?" He asks softly, seeing the expression on her face that seemed... troubled.

"Done something? You mean...done something, here?"

Colton nods. worried look

Sylvi winces. "Well, okay, I guess we brace ourselves for an inter-holding incident."

Nadeen turns to Aiden and her trouble melts "Now that you are here? My enjoyment grows. I might enjoy it dancing. My feet long for motion mimicing the stars as the seasons turn. Do you know such patterns?"

He bows to her, and reaches for her hand. "Let your feet follow the stars, I shall be the wolf that chases the moon."

Connor is dancing AROUND Briar, who REFUSES to dance, but looks amused anyways.

D'Lorean begins to sing anew song, a slower sweeter pace