cipherspeak: (that's cute darling)
Elisha Kagan ([personal profile] cipherspeak) wrote in [community profile] houseofcards_rp2013-05-11 05:57 pm

It's Swing Time~

It didn't take a rocket scientist to figure out Elisha's motivation for organizing - or, honestly, delegating the organization of - a semi-formal dance party. Lucinda had suggested a ball, with stars in her eyes. She probably had already picked out ballgowns and themes in her head when Elisha had nixed the thing and - in a moment of desperation, with the memory of the swing-themed Fox wedding still in his head - suggest a Spring Swing, instead.

Everyone had run with it, and Elisha was pleased to say it had come out well. He was even more pleased to say that he didn't have to wear a suit, even if he stepped out into the lantern-lit gardens in everything but the tie. He paused near the raised dais provided for dancing and gave the small band the signal to start up the music before he attempted to fade back in the crowd. Not that that ever worked.

"Let the games begin," he murmured to no one in particular as he picked up a glass of champagne off a tray.

Note: Open to everyone and their brother; tag around, have fun!

[personal profile] the_songbird 2013-05-14 03:12 am (UTC)(link)

She'd be a little disappointed if there wasn't diving in. And she'll certainly laugh with wild abandon as they do so. If the newest Joker were any younger, Alasdair might have some competition on his hands.

But as it is, a lovely dance partner is far more than enough.

spysinspades: (♥ violin)

[personal profile] spysinspades 2013-05-14 03:35 am (UTC)(link)
Ah, dancing with abandon was better than fighting, David thought. Much more freeing, and it was very unlikely anyone would die by the end of it.

Which might have put a little extra oomph in his tosses, and a brighter twinkle in his eyes.

[personal profile] the_songbird 2013-05-14 12:33 pm (UTC)(link)

By the time they're done, he's probably going to get an actual hug and even a kiss on the cheek. "Thank you, yo-...David. That was delightful."

spysinspades: (♥ charm)

[personal profile] spysinspades 2013-05-17 03:15 am (UTC)(link)
The almost slip was rather gratifying. He'd never tell another soul that, especially not when his feelings on it were so changeable.

But that hug. It would never quite manage to sit well with him, he was sure. "It was my pleasure, lady Jack. Thank you for partnering me."