Elysium After Party The Second

[Christine Daye]

Sitting by herself, but close enough to everyone to converse, Christine rises and curtseys as Gwen enters the room. She also acknowledges Durham with a nod and a smile.

One gets the impression that she's still not quite there however. But her hummed carol tunes are providing quite a pleasant backdrop to the evening.

(Everyone present will also know, however, that even though she is away with the fairies at the moment, if she's spoken to, she'll refocus quickly enough.)

[e.valmont]

Looking at the little princess delightfully he gos on to explain. "umm yes, still life drawing takes time. I have a new model from France that is staying in the city for a bit. I'm trying to capture the lighting just right. For this it takes time."

Valmont eyes slide over to observes Valentina's antics. "O, the party is heating up" He smirks quickly.

[Geoffrey Leigh]

"Oh dear" says Leigh on seeing all that's taking place on the 3rd floor, and on spying Violetta near Christine.

"I rather think I am unused to such gatherings" he says affably, moving from the top of the stairs to the assembled gathering.

"Perhaps you will allow me to sit with you all?" He enquires gingerly

[annabelle]

Helen's attention focuses to Geoffrey Leigh. She frowns a little bit and she says with a sincere and sober tone.

"My Lord, I am not used to such gatherings either. I know it's hard to believe after my proposition. I apologise if I brought you discomfort, that was not my intention. In fact, I had no intentions at all. Please join us. My name is Helen, Helen Palaiologos. Neonate of the clan Ventrue."

She points at the green liquor.

"If you wish to have a drink this one is called Emerald Spice. Quite harmless, brings you joy if you need some...but.." she looks at Violeta with a bittersweet expression "You might not need any joy because you have enough yourself." and her smile is genuine.

[Francis Beauclair]

Oblivious to the new arrivals Francis responds to Valentinea's kiss. His strong arms reach up and pull her down turning a gentle peck into a fierce embrace kissing her with the passion and flare of a French courtier

[Geoffrey Leigh]

"Gracious I'm no Lord my dear." Leigh responds to Helen. Taking a seat and shifting uncomfortably as Francis and Valentina busy themselves.

"However, if we are doing formal introductions, I am Elder Geoffrey Leigh of Clan Gangrel." He inclines his head toward her.

"And you owe me no apologies. I'm quite familiar with my lady's games of forfeit" He says smiling at Violetta. "I'm often the subject of same" he laughs. "Although of course you're correct. I'm quite taken, and terribly uninterested in sharing." He says. "Although of course I understand not all share that perspective." He says acknowledging those around him.

"As for the Emerald spice, I'm quite sure it's delightful. Alas though, I must decline." He smiles.

Leigh carries with him an air of affable calm. That whilst not supernatural is oddly reassuring.

[Christine Daye]

Christine refocuses with a physical jerk.

"...joy....?... yes... yes... Joy!"

Her expression is gleeful, and she laughs, perhaps a touch too long for comfort, but there's no malice in it. No, just delight.

"I wish you all joy! All the joy in the world in these long nights!! However you may find it!"

The compulsion has her, and she sings:

"Joy to the world, the Lord has come!
Let earth receive her King
Let every heart prepare Him room
And Heaven and nature sing
And Heaven and nature sing
And Heaven, and Heaven, and nature sing

Joy to the World, the Savior reigns!
Let men their songs employ
While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains
Repeat the sounding joy
Repeat the sounding joy
Repeat, repeat, the sounding joy"

She smiles serenely at everyone.

[Bitterglass]

“The only consequence, my dear Princess was a bout of fearlessness, one I’ve mostly missed since my mortal days.” He says, allowing Helen to hand him a glass of the Emerald Spice. “And yes, this new world is indeed exciting. Not that all of it is new.”

He refocuses his attention on Verity, “I too am pleased my great and newly found love, Mrs. Jackdaw,” Durham says his voice dripping with sarcasm, “has allowed me out to play. Fortunately, I think it had something to do with her husband’s fury when I propositioned we share her. Worse I don’t think I’m invited to their Christmas party.” Durham grins back at Verity. “I don’t quite know what I have done to offend them both.”

He winks. “Verity, more seriously, your sister here has quite the interesting idea of fun,” he turns to Violetta, “don’t you Lady Violetta. A beautifully well played dare. I would hate to see what happens when you get truly bored.”

[Christine Daye]

Christine regards Durham seriously.

"Have a care for your heart, my Lord.... for I am afraid that Mrs Jackdaw has no care at all for the hearts of others! Why, only recently has she enraptured one of my staff! Poor Thomas - a boy of but eighteen... she is stringing him on quite terribly... accepting his gift, no less! And in front of her husband!"

She shakes her head ruefully.

"The woman has no shame. I am worried that she will break the poor boy's heart. So, have a care, sir, have a care for your own!"

There's a twinkle in her eye to suggest that she really does not have any fear for Durham's heart.

[annabelle]

The ventrue observes Leigh with appreciation.

Helen sighs with fake grief and places the back of her hand on her forehead as a dramatic gesture.

"Katherine used to be pure and virtuous. Since Egypt I cannot recognise her anymore. Such a femme fatale, a cruel one. I feel sorrow for her kind husband, to have an unfaithful childe as such is a curse like no other. Lord Durham, for the love of God, stay away from her treacherous heart! A Lord like you should only hang out with the virtuous."

Her eyes embarrassed and she bites her lip shyly " I have to admit something... Christine was there. Katherine dared to kiss me in Egypt. I felt violated. And... She asked me for a kiss in the Elysium...is she tipping the velvet? Oh dear! " and she looks at Lady Leverson's direction with a grin.