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[indent][sup][color=ab274f][b]Attire:[/b][/color] [url=https://i.imgur.com/Nvjex5D.jpg]The costume[/url]
[color=ab274f][b]Date and Time:[/b][/color] Sola 23rd, Night
[color=ab274f][b]Location:[/b][/color] Calbert Damien's Ballroom
[color=ab274f][b]Mention(s):[/b][/color]
[color=ab274f][b]Interaction(s):[/b][/color] [@PapaOso] Cassius
[/sup][/indent][/cell][/row][/table]Wulfric had gone on to give a brief greeting to the nobles he recognized, or to those who were perceptive enough to recognize him. He noticed Drake lingering at the entrance, no doubt waiting for Sadie. He raised a wine glass he’d procured his way, but decided to leave the duke’s son be. He was indulging in one of his favourite alcoholic drinks when a new guest appeared. Wulfric didn’t recognize the latest attendee immediately, but when he did, he didn’t pay him any mind besides noting that he was taking to his newly gained status like a duck to water.

But then, the man in question decided to approach him, and from his first to last words, one thing was abundantly clear.

The man was a relentless flirt.

[color=ab274f][i]Wonderful,[/i][/color] Wulfric thought sourly. Someone new to pester him. If only he could, in his heart of hearts, truly maintain that there was no temptation, this wouldn’t be nearly as annoying. At the very least, however, he had better taste than to consider such a swaggering braggart a prospect.

[color=ab274f]“Why, thank you,”[/color] he accepted the compliment, unperturbed. He did appreciate Cassius’ chosen motif for the costume, but the last thing he wanted was to give him ideas. Wulfric was sure the bastard would grow all the more irritatingly persistent if he thought he had even half a chance. Best to dissuade him right then and there.

[color=ab274f]“A seducer type, then?”[/color] His remark was bland, exhibiting the expectation that he would be bored by this interaction. [color=ab274f]“Your ilk think they are ever so unique and inventive, but is spewing tried and true lines as if you are following a script supposed to be appealing?”[/color] His tone was utterly indifferent, so much so that his words barely registered as an insult.

However, he displayed a modicum of intrigue at the introduction, his mask tilting in a show of avian curiosity. [color=ab274f]“Hmm?”[/color] So, Cassius was going by ‘Lord Damien’ already. Maybe this was now an event in honour of his introduction to noble society, as if he were a lady attending a debutante. Wulfric smirked to himself at the humorous notion.

[color=ab274f]“Ah, you haven’t been informed yet,”[/color] there was a hint of amusement in his tone. Finally, the prince turned to face him directly, deigning to grace him with the full weight of his attention. [color=ab274f]“Allow me to rectify your ignorance. You are speaking to the crown prince, Prince Wulfric Danrose.”[/color] The raven’s beak tipped down as he offered a short nod of acknowledgement. 

[color=ab274f]“I am feeling generous, so let me give you a piece of advice.”[/color] He considered the man as he twirled the wine glass between his fingers, and whether it was by skill or natural grace, the claws adorning his gloves left nary a scratch on the glassware, nor made so much as a metallic clink against the chalice. Entirely on instinct, he’d accounted for the potential damage his new accessory might cause, and prevented it with exquisite control.

He sipped at his drink before continuing, having no issues with the action despite his garb. [color=ab274f]“You should reserve your so-called [i]charm,[/i]”[/color] the sneer in his tone indicated he didn’t think much of it, [color=ab274f]“for ladies.”[/color] A sigh followed as he took another sip. [color=ab274f]“This particular game you seem to favour is not one I choose to partake in. But you will find there are a plethora of players willing to indulge you.”[/color] He gestured with a hand to the ballroom, demonstrating the numerous other targets Cassius could pursue.[/color]