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Tweak says, "Oh? You're walking towards me?"

erniedtmac (erniedtmac) wrote in finnigans_rpg,
@ 2014-10-17 22:55:00

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character: ernie macmillan, character: gemma farley, character: neville longbottom, character: pandora montgomery, character: pansy parkinson, character: vikesh moon, character: wayne hopkins

Who: OPEN
What: Finnigan's Dance Club - a quick Salsa lesson and then everyone par-tay!
Where: Finnigan's - The Roost
When: Friday, October 17 - 9pm - 2am
Status: OPEN / Ongoing

Even though several members of the greater wizarding community were off enjoying their dates from the Fawley Foundation fundraiser, that didn't mean that everyone else couldn't have a fun night out. It was Ernie's once-a-month dance lesson, and he'd chosen a simple Salsa for the night. Those who were interested were welcome to join in the short, half-hour group lesson to learn a few steps - and later, Ernie was more than happy to give a few one-on-one lessons to any man or woman interested - but for those who weren't the music was pumping in the room specially designed by Dominic to be fun and flamboyant - something like Ernie himself. Neither the music nor the pouring of drinks would end until last call.

[A/N - Feel free to start your own threads below, and/or start one for a private salsa lesson with Ernie]

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Vikesh and OPEN

ylwrosofireland
2014-10-18 03:51 am UTC (link)

Dancing was one of those luxuries that Vikesh tended to stay away from because of his faith and his devotion to a simple life... but at heart, it was something he enjoyed and wished he could indulge in more often. Growing up, his family had been friends with some Muggle families from a similar background and he had often watched movies at their home. He'd loved to watch the actors break into dance at the most interesting times, and had even tried to match them sometimes with the other children - at least until his father had looked on him disapprovingly. Most other families weren't as ascetic as his had been, and so things that were allowed in other homes hadn't always been in Vikesh's.

Thus it was rare that he allowed himself to go to clubs of any sort, or when he did, he forced himself to the outside as a challenge to resist temptation. But every now and then he gave in, if only because there was something about the dance that called to him. Of course the clubs weren't exactly home to the sort of dancing he'd grown up loving, but that didn't matter.

He stopped at the bar for a simple glass of water to keep refreshed and went off to the side, watching the dancers with a combination of reticence and envy.

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Re: Vikesh and OPEN

pans_parkinson_
2014-10-18 04:29 am UTC (link)

Pansy was in attendance tonight in a professional capacity. One of her clients needed some extra help in the dance department if she was truly going to be the next Celestina Warbeck. Privately Pansy had doubts about that no matter how many dance lessons the young woman had, but she wasn't paid for doubts. She was paid for results.

So dressed in what she considered appropriate dancing wear, she watched the proceedings for a moment before heading to the bar. She ordered a glass of wine, then spotted someone she was very interested in getting to know better, if only to find out if the rumors of his celibacy were true. And, if they were, if she could tempt him out of it. Pansy always did enjoy a challenge.

Drink in hand, she casually wandered towards him. "Mr. Moon, this is quite the departure from the Quiddich field." She smiled at him, but kept a respectable distance between them. For now. "Are you as good on the dance floor as you are on a broom?"

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Re: Vikesh and OPEN

ylwrosofireland
2014-10-18 03:13 pm UTC (link)

He turned at the sound of his name and was momentarily rendered speechless at the sight of the woman in the very revealing dress. She really was stunning, and Vikesh found himself instinctively standing taller with his shoulders back. He managed to find the self-control to pull his eyes away from her legs and the way the dress hugged her curves, focusing on her face like a good man should. He did, however, swallow very hard.

"I don't usually dance," he replied honestly, though said nothing of what a temptation it often was. "I'm sorry, you seem to know my name, but I don't know yours."

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Re: Vikesh and Pansy

pans_parkinson_
2014-10-21 11:48 pm UTC (link)

There were few things that Pansy enjoyed more than the obvious appreciation of attractive men. The way his eyes traced over her legs and up her body made her feel powerful, alive with anticipation. And his eyes were very appreciative. Perhaps he wasn't as celibate as the gossip columns made him out to be. She looked forward to finding out.

"That's a shame. I was hoping to find someone...more my height to teach me the dance." She moved closer, tilting her head to the side to study him. "Pansy Parkinson. I make it a point to be familiar with the more...interesting Quidditch players."

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Re: Vikesh and Pansy

ylwrosofireland
2014-10-22 12:22 am UTC (link)

He could definitely feel a draw towards her, which despite his personal choices was completely natural. He was surprised, however, by her last words.

"I'm sure you don't mean me. I've barely begun playing, and I doubt I'm interesting next to the likes of Finbar Quigley and Roger Davies." This was something that had him feeling relief on most occasions, as other players were much more likely to get attention than he was.

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Re: Vikesh and Pansy

pans_parkinson_
2014-10-23 09:25 pm UTC (link)

Pansy couldn't help but smile at his humble statement, finding it charming in a way. False humility was annoying, but she didn't sense any artifice in Vikesh Moon.

"Oh, but darling, I very much mean you. Finbar and Roger are old news in the grand scheme of things, still very much at the top of their game but there's no mystery left." She looked him over, and this time her smile promised more than just friendly conversation. "You, on the other hand, are on the cusp and filled with...potential."

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	Re: Vikesh and Pansy ylwrosofireland 2014-10-24 01:30 am UTC (link)
	Something about her smile had him feeling like he was standing next to a viper about to strike, but he ignored it, figuring he was simply wary because of the woman's beauty. He offered her a smile of his own. "Thank you. I just hope I can be more asset than hindrance on the pitch. Are you a fan? You're not a reporter, are you?" he asked with a wary eye. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

Re: Vikesh and Pansy

pans_parkinson_
2014-10-29 07:52 pm UTC (link)

"Oh, I'm sure you could never be anything less than an asset," she said, her smile turning more genuine as amusement took over. She wasn't insulted that he didn't know who she was, he was fairly new among the major players in the field, and she rarely wasted time on the reserves. Unless, in special cases, they were interested.

"No, I'm not a reporter. I'm a partner at Vector Advertising. I work with a number of your colleagues, and have my hands in several other Quidditch pies."

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Re: Vikesh and Pansy

ylwrosofireland
2014-11-01 03:53 am UTC (link)

"Well, thank you kindly for that." Even though he did doubt his own abilities at times - he was his own worst critic - it was nice to hear her positive words.

He breathed easily when she explained she was with an advertising agency. He'd already had his fill of reporters in his lifetime and hoped he wouldn't have to deal with them anytime soon. "I'm not familiar with it, but then I'm not really one to do much with sponsorships or the like. But these other pies? What would they be?"

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Re: Vikesh and Pansy

pans_parkinson_
2014-11-05 02:15 am UTC (link)

"You're very welcome." She was, for once, completely genuine with both her compliment and the motive behind it. He was one of the up and coming stars of the Quidditch world, and she saw no reason to prevaricate over that fact.

She wasn't surprised that he wasn't familiar with the sponsorships; the new ones rarely were and unless they had management to push them in the right direction, many opportunties were lost.

"Oh, well, there's the usual ones: brooms, alcohol, clothing lines, guest spots on popular radio dramas. Stuff like that."

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Re: Vikesh and Pansy

ylwrosofireland
2014-11-05 02:58 am UTC (link)

As she listed items, he winced. He couldn't support alcohol at all, and the others were all profit ventures. He sighed, a little disappointed that this was what quidditch was becoming.

"Because we need to make sure profits only get larger, don't we." He shook his head in disapproval, not of Pansy but of the greed of it all. "No, I don't think I could support ventures like those. There are enough people out there with very little, I refuse to help those who have more than enough."

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Re: Vikesh and Pansy

pans_parkinson_
2014-11-05 03:06 am UTC (link)

"Well, Quidditch is a business," Pansy said, not without some sympathy. While she didn't understand the need to constantly give back to charity, she knew she wasn't in the majority there. There were even some causes she believed in, and donated to anonymously, though she didn't see why it had to be at odds with for-profit businesses.

After a moment she said, "There are companies out there who do great things for those in need, and use part of their profits to support worhty causes. I always suggest that my clients do the research before agreeing to any sponsorships, to make sure the businesses ethics line up their own." That wasn't quite true, but it wasn't a lie either. It was just good business, because if anything turned up later that would cause a scandal, it would be on her head.

"And there's always something to be said for using the gifts one has been given to help others, either by bringing voice to a cause or publicly supporting one organization or another."

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Re: Vikesh and Pansy

ylwrosofireland
2014-11-08 01:30 am UTC (link)

He was impressed by her consideration for her clients' sense of ethics. Some people didn't think of such things - but then again, some people had a skewed sense of ethics in the first place.

"You make some valid points," he offered with a tilt of his head. "Maybe I'll think on it a little more, and not discount the possibility so quickly."

The music around them changed to something a little more boisterous and the crowd on the dancer floor started moving a little more wildly. Vikesh took Pansy by the elbow to gently pull her aside before she could be accidentally knocked into by one of the dancers.

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