Feb 14-15 Victoria's Valentine's Day Gala

[Dawn Hoshi]

"Well, just relax and enjoy yourself. this is your hour, now."

Smiling broadly, she left a lingering touch on her shoulder before turning back to Serena with a sultry sway and a naughty look.

"Oh, the alcove is cozy, Serena. charming, inviting... perfectly enticing."

[Meg A Ohm]

"I'll try," Meg promised, nodding to the girl, just before she turned her attention elsewhere.

[Chloe Grant]

Simon let his tail coil and uncoil around Chloe's thigh, always teasing but never crossing the line.

"Mmm, good. After the week we've had you deserve a little selfish pleasure."

"It killed me, knowing that you were in danger and that there was nothing I could do to help." Chloe whispered back "And you're right, we do deserve to enjoy ourselves tonight." shyly, but not hesitantly, she gave him a gentle kiss.

[Elizabeth Miller]

"Perhaps the three of us could go check it out." Elizabeth said, running a hand along Bobby's arm "And make sure that everything is up to Victoria's standards."

[Bobby Bowen]

Bobby looked up to Serena, before turning to look at Dawn.

"Hmm?" he intoned, with a smile.

[Simon Kipling]

"And here I was feeling guilty for letting you get hurt in the first place." Simon said softly. He closes his eyes and savored the slow, delicate kiss, keeping his eyes close for a few moments before speaking again.

"So tonight there are no worries, no problems, no apologies. Tonight its all about pleasure."

[Dawn Hoshi]

Dawn slowly slipped back, running her own fingers along Bobby's other arm.

"That sounds like a wonderfully delicious idea."

[Chloe Grant]

"That sounds good." Chloe said, kissing Simon again.

[Simon Kipling]

"I knew you'd like it." Simon smiled. With his foot stroking Chloe's leg and his tail being the naughty little fellow that it is he reached over and grabbed a few rich morsels from the table, offering to feed one to her.

[Chloe Grant]

"Thank you." Chloe said, taking a bite of food, feeling more than a little embarrassed as she did so, after all, they were in a room full of people.

[Victoria Valentine]

"Now, ladies, I know that you aren't planning on having fun with the pretty boy without me," Victoria purred, running her own finger along Bobby's arm.

[Ethan Cheng]

Ethan mostly just listened to the proceedings near him instead of watching.

So, if you look like a metallic statue you get lucky. Who knew? He smirked to himself, sipping more wine.

[Elizabeth Miller]

"Well, we have to make sure that he's up to your standards." Elizabeth pointed out.

[Dawn Hoshi]

Dawn nodded.

"Just getting him.. Aclimated, of course."

[Victoria Valentine]

"Mmm... it's not a bad idea," Victoria admitted. "Although I think there'd need to be room for two more if things are going to be really up to my standards," she added, her hand idly running through Ethan's hair as she spoke to the girls.

[Elizabeth Miller]

"I like the sound of that." Elizabeth said, favoring Ethan with a sultry smile.

[Meg A Ohm]

Meg chuckled mentally at the scene. She wished Bobby luck surviving their combined intentions and hoped that he wouldn't need hospitalization right after getting out of the hospital. I can imagine him trying to tell the doctors how he was seduced back into a coma.

She finished off her own wined and signaled a server for another. As the young woman lowered the tray and offered her the selection, Meg shook her head appreciatively. "Victoria sure knows how to pick 'em," she said as she took the goblet and nodded her thanks.

[Ethan Cheng]

"I like where you're going with this," Ethan said with a grin, regarding Victoria, then Elizabeth. "And I'd be more than happy to join you."

[Victoria Valentine]

Victoria smiled, running a finger along Ethan's chest. "You didn't think I was forgetting about you, did you?"

[Dawn Hoshi]

Dawn stood, turning to Ethan.

"Two handsome men. This should be rewarding for all."

[Elizabeth Miller]

"Shall we go check out the grotto?" Elizabeth suggested.

[Victoria Valentine]

"Yes, dears, I believe we shall," she said, standing up. She snapped again, getting the attention of a few of the dutiful servants. "Keep everyone happy while I'm entertaining. Only disturb me if it's extremely important, I'll be back in due time."

[Meg A Ohm]

"Hope the grotto's soundproof," Meg said under her breath before she took a sip of her wine.

[Dawn Hoshi]

Dawn smiled, taking Ethan by the arm.

[Elizabeth Miller]

Elizabeth stood and headed towards the grotto with the rest of the group.

[Ethan Cheng]

Ethan stood and grinned at Dawn, walking beside her as they followed Victoria.

"So, Dawn, is it?"

[Onyx]

Onyx had been given the night off, but wanted to stay close. Lounging quietly with a drink nearby, she looked vaguely uncomfortable.

Maybe I need more alcohol for these occasions to become fun.

Onyx glances at her half empty glance and sighs.

[Alyson Gregory]

Against her better judgment, Alyson decided to take Victoria up on her invitation to the party. I'll just come in for a few minutes, say hello, have a drink and leave. she thought as she headed into the room where she'd been told that Victoria was supposed to be.

[Onyx]

Onyx scans the room, watching as Alyson enters.

Her heart skips a beat as she blushes, sitting up to try to call attention to herself without talking.

[Meg A Ohm]

Meg waved to her dorm mate, glad to see a more familiar face at the party.

[Alyson Gregory]

Alyson headed over towards where Meg was sitting, barely sparing a glance in Onyx's direction.

[Onyx]

And Onyx's heart broke all over again.

Quickly finishing her drink, she stood up and went to get another one.

[Alyson Gregory]

Once Onyx's back was turned, Alyson looked at her for a long moment, drinking in the sight of her. Maybe I could.......No, I can't. This is how it starts. I can't trust myself with her. Not for a second. Not even to say hello. she forced herself to look away, and sat down by Meg, smiling at her room-mate as she said "How do you like the party so far?"

[Onyx]

Onyx glances at Alyson, watching her sit down next to Meg. Feeling an empty pit in her stomach, she briefly toyed with the fantasy of walking over and snapping the girl's neck.

Onyx shivers and takes another long drink, trying to remember that it was wrong for someone like her to want things.

[Meg A Ohm]

Meg watched the interaction between Alyson and the other girl, following their eyes as they looked at each other when they thought the other wasn't looking. She didn't know what history the two had, but it seemed complicated enough. Still, when Alyson came over, Meg smiled.

"It's certainly far more...free than most of parties I've been too, even on the road. Victoria just went for the grotto here with, what? Five others, I think." She laughed. "Roman orgies, indeed. But the eye candy here is worth attending alone. Still, I wish I had brought a date or something."

[Sara Stanton]

Spotting Onyx Sara excuses herself and, not without some trouble, pushes herself up from the pillows, walking over to the girl clinging to her drink.

"Are you okay?" she asks softly.

[Derek Scott]

Derek walked in at that point, looking around the room as he looked for a spot to sit and eat.

[Onyx]

Spotting Onyx Sara excuses herself and, not without some trouble, pushes herself up from the pillows, walking over to the girl clinging to her drink.

"Are you okay?" she asks softly.

"I'm fine, Mistress," Onyx says quietly, "May I get you something?"

[Sara Stanton]

Sara glances at the various service personnel walking about before looking back at Onyx with a smile. "I do guess some tea would be nice."

[Onyx]

"Of course, Mistress," Onyx says with a bow, disappearing briefly and returning with some tea.

Carefully she begins serving it to Sara, taking comfort in the routine.