Well, a masquerade without masks would certainly be no proper masquerade. [Don't get Sebastian started on the importance of doing things the proper way; they'll be here all day. He goes to pick up his fabrics next, carefully looking them over to make sure they didn't get dirty at all. He notices her grimness and tension, although it could of course be for such a mundane reason as her not enjoying big formal events.]
At a gathering where all attendants are already well-acquainted with one another something of the mystery would be lost, of course, but dressing up has it own charm regardless, doesn't it? [Says Mr. Has An Entire Getup Just For Teaching.]