An evening to remember

[Catriona Lee Frye]

Everything was in place, weeks of careful planning had finally come to fruition. Lasairdubh had not hosted such a grand event in over two decades- smaller gatherings, yes, just enough to remind those at court that Catriona Lee Frye and Emilia McIntyre knew how to throw a party. But not one one such as this, they had not hosted the whole court since before the queen’s death. Plus there had been additional guests to prepare for- any stragglers that may be strung along. It had been a logistical and organisational nightmare- so naturally Catriona and her sister had thrived.

The banqueting hall had been cleared, a stage set up for the musicians, and a gilded dancefloor laid in preparation for their guests- and as the festivities were expected to last long into the evening (and quite possibly even into the morning), the two floors above the banqueting hall had been prepared as guest bedrooms. Lasairdubh had been a stronghold in Teronna longer than living memory, so there was plenty of space for their guests, and the guest rooms were well removed from the Lee Frye family rooms- to maintain privacy and discourage any unwarranted snooping.

In the grounds outside the stronghold walls, marquees had been set up- providing further sleeping arrangements for any guests not to be housed within the castle itself, as well as extra places for extra servants to rest and work should it be required. In the early evening dusk, small fires could be seen in the little encampment and the low hum of life could be heard throughout the castle. It was certainly going to be an evening to remember.

The doors would open at 6:30, giving the assembled guests plenty of time to arrive before the refreshments were to be served at 7. There would be no announcements, unless specifically requested, this was a masquerade afterall- half the fun was in the secrecy. At the end of the hall however, a head table had been laid out for the Lee Frye family- Catriona had been announced upon her entry at precisely 7:15 (when the refreshments had been laid and the guests had been granted the chance to settle before the music began), and she had welcomed the assembled guests to the family home and to the ball itself. It was at this table where she currently sat: waiting for the remaining guests to trickle in and the music to begin.

[This is the Lee Frye/McIntyre/Devany casual event thread- any member of these households may take a seat at this table at any point (although this does mean outing your character as a member of the household to other guests) for a quick catch up/conversation. If your character arrives at or leaves the table, please state it clearly in the thread so we know who’s here for which conversation. This table grants the best seat for watching the dancefloor as it is slightly elevated. No standing (or feet) on the table, no throwing food, no starting fires unless you wish to face Cat’s wrath]

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Current time: 7:20pm

[Catriona Lee Frye is currently seated at this table, watching the assembled guests with what looks to be a goblet of wine]