Showing up; in Crocus, she made her way to the market, picking out a nicer gown then that she would find in Era, having saved a bit up for the event of this evening she planned to enjoy herself and rub elbows with some of the more Social Elite, it was an exciting dynamic, she would be one of the least accomplished there, yet she was allowed to go, surly socializing with the finest socialites in the land would be a great way to better herself.

Noyiah would place her coat with the coat check and smile as wide as ever, she had spent a lot more time getting ready and urged Kazimir and a few others to go on ahead of her, she would meet them inside, but tonight as romantic as it could be was more about work for her, she was here to better herself, to improve her social skills and work up a reputation with more well established mages or if she would be so lucky maybe a royal or a noble or two, she would be happy just feeling important.
Making her way in she would watch people as she passed, everyone seemed so Superior, and if there were people of a lessor status, it was nearly impossible to tell, everyone seemed to be dressed up. She could hardly wait to see what Kazimir might be dressed up in, she hadn’t managed to sneak a peek before he departed, mostly because she feared opening the door would reveal her outfit, and she wanted to surprise him.

Taking a moment to take it all in she felt more nimble, despite being in a tight dress, it was like there was an energy throughout the room that excited her and bettered her as a person just for making the small trip to Crocus. She smiled as she caught a glimpse of what looked like the Relic that was rumored about. It was a curious thing but she would make her way there in due time, for now she went to the bar and got a drink to help calm her nerves and to look more sophisticated as she rounded the room with a drink in hand.

(( +30 Speed please))
[EXIT]

Music A magical night was upon the esteemed mages and heroes of Fiore as the orange sun began to set and the life of the night sprung to its feet, ready for a good time. It was truly beautiful in Fiore tonight and the young Fayre was so blessed to be able to spend this night well with a kind soul from a guild who had invited him to the ball, a generous woman of the guild known as Fairy Tail. Fayre had met her while out on his adventures in the past months. She helped him on a quest and invited him to join Fairy Tail. He denied though, for young Fayre sought to see more of what Fiore had to offer without a guild for the time being. Fayre longed to see more of the greater lands of Fiore, only having seen little of the country he inhabits and has vowed to protect and better. A great adventure was only starting for Fayre. This night would mark a beginning for his journey.

Fayre: "Grand Cathedral, we come!"

Rosa: "Don't scream now.."

Luca: "Pssh! Pahaha!"

A smile on Fayre, he would dress himself well for the occasion and step out onto the streets with some others from the Fairy Tail guild, lesser known mages but great people who Fayre had a pleasure to meet. Fayre would talk with them and have a good time, walking the streets for the Grand Cathedral where a ball of the decade would be had to celebrate Fiore being protected after a great war against the people of the land. Fayre had made an effort to help out in the struggle, but was nowhere near a big contributor to the victory Fiore had in the eventful war. Fayre strived to get stronger however in this coming year for he could do more for the country.

It was coming to be time for the ball and so with some others, Fayre would enter the beautiful Grand Cathedral alongside many mages and guilds all across the vast expanses of the lands of Fiore. He would be in awe at the sight of the ball and the magnificent structures in every corner of his eye. Within only a couple seconds upon entering the great ball of splendour and excitement, Fayre must have gotten lost, cause his buds he came alongside couldn't find him. Little did they know, Fayre had been drawn in by a beauty of a particular statue at the very center of the ball room. Fayre looked on at it, taking in the beauty.

Fayre: "Interesting.."

Said the young man as he admired the art of what appeared to be arms and hands longing and reaching for what could only be an egg. It would fill the wizard with great hope for the next years that would come. He would feel some feeling of potential within him wanting to expand, and grow stronger. As others danced, he would lose himself in the building and everything it had in store for him. Fayre enjoyed exploring the world and its contents. He would eventually return to the others and join them in the night time ball though and have fun with them, eating the delicious food to be devoured in glee and party.

+10 Endurance +20 Intelligence

Exit

The twinkling stars decorated the black canvas of the night sky. Everybody was well dressed and was heading towards the Grand Cathedral for the Grand Ball. Sage wasn’t particularly looking forward for the ball, but instead he had his eyes on his date, Amenra, the man that had swept him right off the floor. For the night Amenra lose his messy hair image and instead his hair was sleek black and combed backwards, his suit sexy and charming. While Sage, he had his long hair tied to the back, and making a long tail of hair flowing through his back, on one side of his bangs, he braided his hair, just to make it look nice and appealing. He was wearing a black and white suit that was similar to his date’s. He had painted and polished his nails white, to compliment with his date’s blacks. On his shoulders were a white silk scarf that sparkled when light hits it, drawing the attention to him and his date.

The night was quite windy, and it brushed through his hair, flowing gracefully. He acknowledged the eyes that they got from everyone around them. He didn’t mind of course, used to people looking at him all the time, plus he enjoys the attention he got. He noticed the hazel eyes of Amenra, turning his face a little to look at his date with his violet eyes. The warm smile of his date made Sage smile sweetly, he couldn’t resist Amenra’s charms. “I’m always ready.” he said with a tease, locking his arm with Amenra’s and dragged him towards the Grand Cathedral, charming every passersby that laid their eyes on the couple.

+30 Intelligence

She made it, free from the rune knights' hold, of course, she was still under supervision and the hold of her newly adopted parents, but, lord it felt good to wear something other than a potato sack. She even had socks and shoes now! As awkward as it was to wear them after spending so long out of them.

Iris wore a pair of smaller high heels, the heels were wide, pumps, her adoptive mother call them. Instead of a dress and being as girly as possible, she had on slim pants, dark in color. A white belt around her waist and a plain white top and black tie. A black blazer over her torso, pulled taut with the coat tails hanging off of her sides. On top of her head was a black hat, she seemed to favor this as opposed to the clunky and bulky poofy girly dress she was originally offered.

There were plenty of people here, she even came here with Noyiah and Kazimir, after the adoption papers went through. Teh red head brushed a few bangs out of her face and tucked them behind her ear, tipping her hat off as she walked in to the ball.

"I'm gonna hang around a bit, I feel nervous being here, and, these never were my kinda thing." She said while poking her index fingers together, looking to Kazimir and Noyiah, only to make her way off to try and mingle or find something to drink to help calm her nerves, at least she would enjoy her time here, maybe, hopefully.

Just, don't have a panic attack, she assured herself, If she didn't have one of those there was nothing to worry about, she just had to breathe in deep and out. She was free now, no one was going to harass her!
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+10 to STR, SPD and INT!

She was comfortable with this. She was shy and, to be honest, a bit of a tomboy. She loved cute things, but she wasn't an overly girlie person. When her parents heard about the ball... they gave her permission to attend. But then, as she always does, her mother went over the top playing dress-up with her only daughter.

The family wasn't rich, not by any means. Instead, her mom had hand-sewn a blue knee-length dress for Rinni to wear. She had also tied the teen's hair into a bun with a cute blue ribbon and had purchased a cheap pair of blue shoes with a bit of a heel for her daughter to wear. They were not comfortable.

Just when the girl thought things couldn't get worse, her mom proceeded to apply a light touch of make-up to 'enhance Rinni's natural beauty'. She couldn't wait to move out on her own; her parents, however, refused to let her leave until she's at least 18.

Finally free of their grasp, she headed to Crocus, a large decorative city which she had never been to before. She was excited for this new experience. She was also prepared for her mother's antics. Once in Crocus, Rinni looked around in awe as a gasp escaped her lips.

It was more beautiful than she ever imagined. Heading toward the Cathedral to join the party, she stuck to the shadows and headed into the lady's restroom. Once there, she opened her bag and withdrew a blue off the shoulder tank top and blue jeans. She also eagerly replaced these painful heels with comfortable sneakers.

Once her outfit was changed, she looked at herself in the mirror. She sighed, having no disrespect for her mom, but wishing she'd at least give her enough freedom to grow into her best self. Cupping her hands under the faucet, she used the water to wash the make-up from her face.

"Sorry, Mom..." she whispered with a sigh. Letting her hair down, she awkwardly attended the party, very self-aware of her appearance and the fact that she would stand out as the oddball. She glanced around at all the guests, different races, ages, genders, and factions... the majority in fancy dress and suit.

Yeah, she definitely stood out.

"Time to... not make this weird..." She muttered under her breath.

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30 Speed

Joshua entered the grand cathedral. He wasnt dressed fancy, or even anything outside his normal traveling cloths. However, he had taken care to shower and shave, and make himself as clean and presentable as possible. He moved through the gate, his only weapon he carried was the Punisher, it felt... right. the weight was always well balanced on his back no matter how he holstered it, with the white wrappings it did make him stand out a bit, but no more then his general field hand appearance wouldnt already do.

He moved through the crowd, looking for any faces he might recognize. He turned and looked toward the artifact in the middle of the room. He wondered what it had been made for originally, he felt stran ge and old magics coming from it.

(20 points to intellegence, 10 points to Speed)

"One..two... and three" Caius said to ready himself. He then used all his strength to lift the dead man off his shoulder and throw him into the dumpster. The man was heavy to say the least. Another one of his rival business associates taken care of. As the body fell, a small card flew out of his pocket. Caius closed the lid on the dumpster and crouched down to pick up the card. It was an invitation to a grand ball being hosted by the king himself. Not only that but several other high profile guests were listed. What a score. It was scheduled for later tonight so there was time to get some new clothes. His were a bit dirty after the scuffle.

Shortly after, Caius arrived at one of one of Crocus' renowned tailor shops. He got his measurements and picked out a brand new dark gray sharkskin suit. Looking it the mirror he liked what he saw. The tailor made the final adjustments on it and then brought up the price. It was way to much money then he had on him. He told the tailor he was going to return it and went to the back to change out of it. One his way to the back changing room, he pulled the fire alarm. The sprinkler system went off and as the owner and customers were in a panic, Caius snuck out the emergency exit.

Now looking fly, the big moment had finally arrived. Flocks of some of Fiore's finest were waiting in line at the ball rooms entrance. Caius adjusted his tie and and stepped forward. Reaching into his suit, he pulled out the invitation and gave it to the security. Right when he got inside he knew exactly what to do. Head to the open bar.



+30 INT plz

It seemed that the retrieval of the relics of the Nine Heroes was much more rewarding than she had expected, considering how she had been invited for a ball at the grand cathedral. Naturally, with a reputation of hers, Snowflake dressed to impress the guests of the ball and the royals; her outfit tailored specifically just for the occasion, shoes newly bought during the day and jewelry designed to match her dress.

The grand cathedral had architecture like no other in the district – all floors were marble, polished so that it shined that she could even see her own reflection against the floor. The stair rails were ornate mahogany, carved and polished as she watched the royal ladies elegantly climb down the stairs with their escorts. The hall was filtered with mages and knights from all over the country, some familiar but the majority were nothing more than strangers to her. Besides, she could hardly figure out all the faces with the amount of guests surrounding.

The frost haired woman let out a discreet cough, to none other than herself. Being never really good with crowds, it was apparent that she felt rather uncomfortable among the mass. It didn’t take long until she was required to greet other guests, subtly smiling in courtesy and sharing idle chatter amongst themselves, though she mostly remained silent, nodding at appropriate times to show that she was actually paying attention. The king would utter a speech of gratitude afterwards, to the mages who had retrieved the relics and others with the assistance that they had provided.

Applause rippled through the crowd before the guests continue with their chattering, waiters and waitresses roaming through the hall to present consumables and the guests would finally pair up to dance in celebration. It was a considerably long event that lasted through the entire evening, also a mentally straining one with how much she had to communicate despite her distaste for socializing albeit, it was an entertaining night, or so she would say.