Who: Sebastian Shaw, Hellfire Clubbers, mutant and human guests When: Friday, October 26th, 2007 (8:00 PM) Where: New York City, New York (Roseland Ballroom) What: Shaw Industries Masquerade Ball Status: in progress Rating:PG-13
The event may have been annual, but Shaw Industries PR made in known that invitations were being extended to both humans and mutants alike. Instead of the usual location, Sebastian himself decided on a more hip spot that would be less private and more appealing to their esteemed invitees. A cutting edge caterer was hired (who planned to serve sushi from human platters, among other things), the best DJ they could get their hands on was landed, trapeze artists were hired and the invitations were sent out only days after the sentinel ordeal. All previous plans for the more private event had been scrapped after Mr. CEO heard of the malfunction. Or, at least that's how it appeared. Sebastian wanted his company to appear sympathetic to mutants, and at the same time, supportive of human science and equal rights. In all honesty, he knew getting such a group together so soon after such a dark happening and offering them alcohol would most likely end in the fur flying. Tsk, tsk.
Just as the clock struck eight, a shining black limousine slid to a stop at the red carpet that led to the door of the Roseland. The music from inside the building already pulsated through the tinted glass panes of Shaw's car. As he stepped out into the night, one would have noticed his face was shadowed with a sprawling black mask. His 'costume' was a simple (but finely tailored) black and gold suit circa 1780. As the long car turned the corner, Shaw, his dates and his assistant made for the door.
"Good evening, Mr. Shaw." The public relations fellow pulled the doors open grandly. "Everything is in perfect order!"
Sebastian only smiled in response at first, then said, "Get me a drink."
"Yes, sir!"
Was he leaving? "And for my escorts?"
"Of course sir."
Sebastian turned briefly and from behind his mask he eyed Tessa. "Anything special?" The panting hound was still lingering - he might as well make use of him.
An hour in, Shaw found himself surrounded by ass-kissers and people well on their way to drunkenness. He needed to mingle, so he stepped away from his 'throne', where he had been overseeing the festivities and headed into the crowd.
OOC: If anyone has a character they'd like to add in here, feel free. Other people that might come/be invited are Shadowcat, Levity, etc. And if any of the tagged characters would like to bring dates, that's totally cool! The invites say "and guest". For ex: Storm was invited (as 'Headmistress of Xavier's School For The Gifted') and Kurt is her 'guest'.