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!
bitchwithabite: (angry)

I dropped, but I'm going to finish this thread out. :||||

[personal profile] bitchwithabite 2013-08-13 06:37 am (UTC)(link)
"And that's a gift that few have," she murmured back. But that didn't matter right now. What mattered was doing anything that she could to make that expression go away. To bring his smile back, if only for a moment. Because a smile on Papa's face was like a ray of sunshine mid-storm, and she lived for it.

Of course, his smile that was brought on his own was good. His next words, less so.

Her nose wrinkled, and she visibly shuddered at that. "Why. Why would you even say that? Papa, that's low, even for you." Gods, why? That was just horrible. "'Scuse me. I need to go puke in a goddamn corner now. Or maybe on Julien's stupid, shiny fucking shoes. Ugh."

Nose still scrunched, she looked up at him. "Coulda ended up with you. That'd fuck everyone up, you included." Yes, it was gross and weird to think about. Sure, David was attractive, but he was also her father. But the point was, she could say gross and weird things, too.