[Santa Monica Daily Press, Friday 9th of April]

Reports have emerged of a failed robbery carried out at Santa Monica Bank yesterday afternoon. Witnesses claim a group in their late teens managed to subdue the two security guards using what is described as mutant powers before attempting to rob the safe. However they were prevented from doing so by another group of teenagers, also believed to be mutants. The suspects were apprehended at the scene but police have yet to release the identities of those involved in their capture. Camera footage is rumored to be unusuable but if anyone has details of yesterday's events, please contact [...]

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Prince Gabriel was in an excellent mood. They'd finally apprehended that bastard brother of his, and he was currently enjoying the hospitality of his dungeons while the flower of nobility graced his hall. Queen Lorna of the Savage Lands had even graced the event with her presence, and he was glad he'd spared no expense when it came to the ball this evening.

Silk bunting draped the walls, hundreds of candles burning to brighten the room. The feast had been plentiful - the royal hunstmen had been out for days beforehand, bringing in boar and deer and pheasant for the roast. The wine and ale had been plentiful, flowing without halt for the pleasure of the guests.

Gabriel had contracted the finest musicians in the land for the dancing that would follow, and when the floor had been cleared and the music moving from general background entertainment to that to which they could dance. He rose from his seat to lead the dancing, turning to Queen Lorna with his most charming smile and the offer of his hand.

"Shall we, your Majesty?"

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ooc: please feel free to jump in with your characters if they were at the ball, dancing and carousing and generally having a marvelous time.