bashful blitz -- ; (closed)
The night had only begun, but he was restless, awed, and beyond satisfied with his decision to attend the ball. After having heard that the event was free to enter and that friends were planning to seize the opportunity, he had little reason not to follow suit.
It was an event of the grandest proportions, a party unlike any he'd seen at home. It was certain blissful ignorance that he did not realize the host was the very same slowly destroying the nature of Paralia, for the thrilling ambiance of the guests, music, and refreshments combined with the sereneness of the neighboring outdoor veranda was too inviting an environment to abandon so soon.
He'd dressed relatively simple for the occasion, a small tie loosely fitted about a dress shirt coupled with matching black pants and appropriately shined shoes. With a mask of corresponding colors, he felt prepared enough to enjoy the evening until time flew.
"Mary!" Out of a surge of excitement he'd shouted upon spotting his dearest friend, influenced by the bubbling atmosphere of the mingling and giggling party-goers as he waved in her direction. Realizing then that identities were probably not supposed to be known due to the masquerade theme, he immediately recoiled, the hand soon rubbing the back of his neck shyly to disguise his mistake.
Regardless, it takes only a moment before he's recovered and caught up with her, smiling brightly before exchanging the proper pleasantries.
"Ahh, wow! You look great!" An honest comment, he couldn't recall a night where he'd seen her so elegantly dolled up. "Did you just get here? There's a super nice garden outside I want to show you!"