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All Inclusive Mods ([personal profile] concierge) wrote in [community profile] all_inclusive2015-02-17 03:16 pm

Gathering: Masquerade Ball

A large sign placed prominently in the Nexus lobby reads:

The Nexus Hotel
proudly presents the
MARDI GRAS MASQUERADE BALL

Event Location
Nexus Dining Hall
8 PM - 2 AM

Masquerade dress recommended, but not required for all guests


The Dining Hall's central table and chairs had been removed to create a dance floor wide enough to accommodate fanciful masquerade costumes. On one end had been placed a long bar providing free drinks, and on the other a small chamber orchestra providing the music for dancing. The entire room was bedecked in gold bunting and twinkling candlelight, and masks were available for those guests who hadn't brought their own.
safeashouses: (Mel; mischief)

[personal profile] safeashouses 2015-02-22 06:39 pm (UTC)(link)
Mardi Gras wasn't something I was ever familiar with back home. I was too young before the world went all to shit and I didn't live in New Orleans besides. But Nick was born and raised in New Orleans and I felt like I owed it to him to embrace the lifestyle, even if it was only for a night.

Besides, it was kind of fun to dress up in an actual dress and mask and feel feminine for a little while. I was a hard worker and a runner - athletic and strong came to mind but feminine? Hardly ever.