#toaball2025.

[eruditesunrise]

[ GARDEN ] - The Viscount has a greenhouse attached to his estate, hosting his collection of flowers both normal and enchanted, imported from a variety of places and modified by his own hands. Being unable to go outside in these conditions in any safety, this might be the next best thing.

"They're beautiful, aren't they?" Poe muses aloud, gently tracing the outer edge of a lily's petal with a slender finger. Grown in eternal sanctuary, it bows slightly under the pressure of her touch, but bounces back with vigor the moment she draws back, vivacious and undeterred. A reminder of just how strong the living become when they are allowed to flourish free of ill-intent. "It's a wonder, seeing such a wide variety of flora in one place. I can only imagine how deep their coffers are that they were able to bring something like this together."

Come to think of it, it's a bit crass to refer so openly to money at a party like this, though. Perhaps the wine from earlier had gotten to her. She shakes her head.

"Forgive me—I've neglected to introduce myself. Please, feel free to call me Poe." She turns to the other more directly to introduce herself. "Oh, and if you are playing the little game they've set up this year, I have a starfish for you."

WITH THE ABUNDANCE OF FLOWERS THAT LAID ACROSS THE GARDEN, one could only imagine the amount of money that was spent on its foundation. The meticulous consideration into fitting the colour scheme of the party &. shaping that must have taken ages to shear to perfection. Yet, strangely despite the possible large currency for this gardenscape, Lianna felt as if this beauteous form of art was worth its entire value to create a mere glimpse of what nature could provide.

❝ You know… When you look at a garden, how much money someone spent on it wouldn’t be the first thing that came to mind. However, you do make a surprisingly great point, ❞ SHE ACKNOWLEDGES the peculiar woman’s comment, turning to meet her with a soft chuckle. To Lianna’s amazement, she found the woman quite pretty enough to fit into the picturesque setting──similar to a verbana that stood out among the grounds.

❝ It’s nice to meet you, Miss Poe. Please, call me Lianna. ❞

A HAND RESTS against her chest, ❝ I bear the anchor charm for this game as well. To be honest, it’s kind of exciting &. intimidating at the same time to be exchanging with these many people! Care for a trade with me? ❞

[eruditesunrise]

[ DESTINY GROTTO ]

It's the kind of romantic tale that she shouldn't be so drawn in by, she knows. But when you hear about a cavern whose water has prophetic powers, how could you NOT be intrigued by it? Against Lapis's better judgment, she finds her feet drawing her to the legendary caves.

However, when she gets there, hit by mixed feelings on whether or not to keep venturing forth, her breath is taken away by the glittering sight of the cavern walls one must pass before they get to the mystical pool. Outcrops of beautiful crystals decorate the cavern, a kaleidoscope of so many differently colored rocks.

She is completely captivated by it, slowly walking through the dark to take it all in, that she doesn't realize she's not alone until she's bumped into somebody.

“ Oh, my bad! I didn't see you there, ”  she remarks, wide-eyed.  “ The rocks here were just so pretty I couldn't help getting lost in them... But that's no excuse, heh. ”

She then asks out of concern,  “ You didn't lose anything in the dark when we bumped into each other, did you? ”

⠀ IT  WAS  AS  IF  DESTINY  GROTTO  WAS  PRACTICALLY  A  MAGNET.  She’d  been  exploring  this  vast  area,  trying  to  escape  from  her  responsibilities  with  impressions  on  the  dancefloor.  &.  to  her  surprise,  this  dazzling  cavern  was  certainly  not  a  let-down  by  all  means.  Its  breathtaking  sight  had  her  holding  her  breath,  completely  captivated  by  the  sparkling  waters,  multi-coloured  rocks,  &.  peaceful  silence  that  drew  her  near.  The  young  maiden  sets  down  her  heels  for  the  first  time  since  arriving  in  the  ball,  feeling  the  sand  between  her  toes  blissfully.

⠀ Just  as  Lianna  begins  to  squat  down  to  inspect  the  waters,  another  figure  bumps  behind  her  unexpectedly,  followed  by  a  faint    ‘ clink! ’   echoing  in  the  cavern.  She  whips  around  quickly  to  meet  the  pink-haired  knight,  raising  both  hands  to  reassure  them  rather  than  scold.

⠀ ❝  It’s  no  problem…  !  Looks  like  we  both  got  ourselves  distracted.  Although,  I  don’t  believe  I  lost  anything──  ❞

⠀ THE  WOMAN  BLINKS,  feeling  the  top  of  her  head  for  the  circlet  after  being  asked  that  particular  question. Still had it.  Next,  were  the  gold  earrings.  The  right  had  been  covered,  however…

⠀ Lianna  exclaims,  looking  down  at  the  floor  cautiously.  ❝  That's strange. My  left  earring  went  missing!  I  know  I  just  had  it on…  ❞

[eruditesunrise]

* CHARM TRACKER + INTRO ;

⠀      SHE  STANDS  AT  THE  EDGE  OF  THE  SANDY  DANCEFLOOR,  all  dolled  up  in  a  short,  royal  blue  &.  white  dress  that  dared  to  represent  her  homeland,  Aytolis.  Sky-blue  hues  reflect  the  gathered  attendees  dancing  &.  mingling  under  the  protective  barrier  that  separated  themselves  from  the  ocean.  It  was  a  familiar  scene  that  she  was  accustomed  to,  yet  found  herself  awkward  to  appear  at  every  time.

⠀      Lianna  was  never  the  type  to  enjoy  extravagant  events.  While  every  girl  dreamt  of  debuting  with  their  beloved  on  the  dancefloor,  she  had  always  found  it  more  or  less  a  responsibility  asked  to  be  there  since  she  was  a  teen.  Her  mother  would  beckon  Rowan  &.  Lianna  to  arrive  punctually  &.  dressed  occasionally  to  create  a  good  impression  among  their  fellow  nations.  It  was  natural  that  the  twins  would  complain  fiercely  at  the  notion  at  a  young  age.  However,  it  would  soon  reach  at  its  end  once  they’ve  found  distraction  in  staying  near  their  dearest  companion,  Darios.

⠀      Now,  both  were  not  here  to  accompany  her  at  the  very  moment.

⠀      Sucking  in  a  deep  breath,  the  blond  makes  her  way  with  a  forced,  curt  smile  once  she  moves  to  the  middle  of  the  floor.  Perhaps,  making  new  friends  was  needed  as  a  change  of  pace  in  this  place.   ❝  Well, here  goes  nothing.  ❞

ANCHOR:

STARFISH:

SEASHELL:

TURTLE:

PEARL: