It's Swing Time~

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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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"Then I'd say you're overdue for another visit," Ethan smiled as the song ended. He clapped along with the rest of the dancers, then maneuvered them from the throng back over to the bar, asking for simple club sodas and ice.

"Thanks for the dance, m'lady," he told her with a slanted grin. "Been ages since I actually got to enjoy a party like this."

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"It's more fun to get up and dance," Avery said, "instead of standing against walls and brooding."

Which is, from her experience, what Julien used to do when he was Ace. Though he did dance at the Spade Ball. It was curious, really, that he'd bothered to come at all now.

"It was my pleasure," she said, and glanced around. "And I suppose I should make the rounds, since I'm representing the Diamond Faces." She'd expected at least one of the others...but she appeared to be it for now, at least.

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"You should. Don't want you wasting all night with little ol' me." He gave her a wink and kissed her hand, saying, "I'll keep an eye out for the next 'green flash', though."

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She had to laugh at that, a bright sound that had others turning their heads before she turned and sent him a returning wink.

"I'll keep that in mind," she says. "Have fun, Ethan."