It's Swing Time~

[cipherspeak]

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!

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[somuchheart]

As soon as he comes, she apologizes to her dance partner and escapes from the throng of partygoers to take a seat next to him, reaching a hand out to squeeze his arm. "What happened?"

[holdsmyheart]

Theo paused, glanced down and quirked an eyebrow to realize his left arm had suddenly acquired a new attachment. Blinking a bit, he swallowed the brew in his mouth and chuckled, putting a hand over hers and squeezing her fingers in turn.

"Nothing earth-shaking, promise," he assured her. "Henry Weiderman had marbles up his nose." A short, sharp sigh. "Again."

[somuchheart]

"Again?" She can't help a little laugh, though it isn't very amused. "What are his parents even doing?"

[holdsmyheart]

"Mmhm. Poor kid. You'd think he'd learn after the third time." Theo sighed and just shook his head. "I honestly have no idea. They certainly don't seem to grasp the concept of 'watching the kid', despite these recurring incidences."

[somuchheart]

"You're here now, at least?" She offers, glancing at the dance floor. "No chance of you letting loose a little more than this?"

[holdsmyheart]

"Yep, here now." Theo had to grin at her and he shook his head lightly. "I will eventually, Blythe. Don't worry, I'm not going to slide under the table, drunk off my butt."

The King of Hearts gave her a raised eyebrow. "I fully expect to see you out and about, doing the same, y'hear? Work's done for tonight."