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[Color=gold][b]Time:[/b][/color] Night
[Color=gold][b]Location:[/b][/color] Damien Estate
[Color=gold][b]Attire:[/b][/color] [url=https://visionsofvenice.com/cdn/shop/products/SilveronBlack_large.jpg?v=1650311632]Alexander’s attire[/url] / [url=https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-40v409mhy5/images/stencil/1280x1280/products/1018/23929/MASQUERADE_MASK_STEAMPUNK-19__96290.1636305087.jpg?c=2]Alexander’s mask[/url] and [url=https://assets.vogue.com/photos/5e20a0e69dc8730008f712fd/master/w_1600,c_limit/00045-Zuhair-Murad-Pre-Fall-2020-credit-Thomas-Nutzl.jpg]Lianna’s dress[/url] / [url=https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR0pjCSqiT7XgydmWlkz-RQbdqyNKL25JPrvkic0xI9nPMsm3VL]Lianna’s mask[/url]
[Color=gold][b]Interaction:[/b][/color] 
[Color=gold][b]Mention:[/b][/color][@Tpartywithzombi] Violet, Count Calbert Damien[hr]

With masks donned and tonight’s wickedness behind them, Alexander and Lianna approached the magnificent Sorian estate owned by Count Damien.

[color=gold]“The party doesn’t seem to disappoint so far. Even from out here, there’s a liveliness to it.”[/color] Alexander commented as he pushed his wife in her wheelchair down the neat rounded walking path, giving his beloved all the details she would miss. 

[color=palevioletred]“What else?”[/color]

[Color=gold]“Well…”[/color] Alexander chuckled as he suddenly stopped. [Color=gold]“Though they may be a small obstacle due to their lack of steepness, there are quite a few steps. Besides, that…”[/color] Alexander raised the wheelchair’s front wheels over the first leveled step, beginning their climb. [Color=gold]“The shrubs and trees are trimmed to perfection. In a way, it's poetic from what I know of the count.”[/color]

[Color=palevioletred]“Large iron gates…”[/color] Lianna commented.

[Color=gold]“No straightforward approach…”[/color]

[Color=palevioletred]“Complete and constant maintenance of all within his domain...”[/color]

[Color=gold]“A man can only hold on so tightly to many things on his own,”[/color] Alexander said as he cleared the first round of steps.

[Color=palevioletred]“We’re rolling again.”[/color]

[Color=gold]“Only for a moment, my love. Count Damien has graced us with more of his wonderful steps before we have the pleasure of reaching the front door.”[/color]

[Color=palevioletred]“More?”[/color] Lianna nearly whined but settled for an unpleasant frown.

[Color=gold]“Worry not. My wife desires to attend this party, and so we will get there. Not even a thousand steps can stop me from making you happy. Brace yourself, my love. These steps are steeper.”[/color] Alexander turned the chair around to proceed scaling the steps backwards while Lianna held its armrests firmly. 

Lianna fell silent from the affection. This unconditional love was all she ever needed. She cared little for what he did to others, how high he wished to climb up the social ladder, or what he'd become. As long as the two could cherish each other every day like it was their first being in love… As long as she felt undoubtedly that she was his and he was hers… Lianna would ensure Alexander kept hold of that ring of his.

“Sir, would you like assistance?!” A man at the door called as he noticed the two coming up. He moved to approach the pair but Alexander promptly stopped him with a few words.

[Color=gold]“No need, good sir! A little exercise before engaging in a party is a pastime of mine… Last step aaand we have arrived!”[/color] Alexander announced with glee. He turned to the doorman, shooting him a charming wink. [Color=gold]“Thank you for the offer but the door is where you'll shine brightest. Please.”[/color] Alexander nodded toward the door where the sounds of the partygoers and music leaked from. [Color=gold]“Alexander and Lianna Deacon.”[/color] 

“Welcome! Count Damien is delighted to have you.” The doorman bowed his head before opening the door for the couple. 

[color=gold]"Our pleasure."[/color] Pushing forward, the two entered the open foyer and proceeded into the festivities. Though Alexander beamed as he entered, none could see it behind his mask, leaving Lianna’s modest smile to carry their fashionably late appearance. They dare not think to mention Violet or her absence. The situation was behind them and dealt with. For now, it was time to absorb any stares that came their way and mingle with the others in attendance. 

[Color=gold][I]Tonight is our night, but I can't but be curious.. where might [b]he[/b] be?[/I][/color]





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