i'm a model, you know what i mean? and i do my little turn on the catwalk

[seventhprogenitor]

[ There aren’t any reminders about the party at 3 today, mostly because the second anyone steps into the vicinity of where it’s being held at the appointed time—the dining room—they’ll see dozens of cut-out cats wearing masks and wonderful outfits.

Speaking of the dining room, something’s been pushed against one of the walls; it’s a fairly large and tall box, obviously split into two parts. “Obviously” because of the two different color cloths hanging off of it—it’s the makeshift changing room. And why a changing room? Because this is a fashion party and we’re not savages here, we are not changing in front of people.

The fashion in question is helpfully hanging on wooden racks by the side; it comes in a variety of styles, from stuff that’s obviously made with whatever Aligula and Ferid could get out of the vending machine (are you telling me you don’t want to wear a dress made out of a sarashi that has a petticoat of belts and buckles from a straitjacket, or a suit that comes with a Fat Chocobo mask and a dashing red scarf???) to more respectable looking stuff. And then there’s this stuff. And this! And… Look, if you let me link pictures of stuff we’ll be here all day. If you want it here and it’s reasonable, it can probably be found!!! Ferid has a lot of time on his hands and Aligula likes cute clothing. ...also they’ve all got some atrocious pattern on them somewhere, so have fun with that.

The catwalk is differed from every other table in there by virtue of being dressed up in ribbons and bows and things like that; it’s the one closest to the changing rooms too. Get up there and strut your stuff! Or… don’t, just wear some cute clothes and feel particularly stylish today.

The fashion show isn’t the only thing that’s going on though; there’s also the cat party that everyone should have fun with regardless of their feelings on cats, parties, or fashion. Everyone will be gifted with a cat accessory at the door by either Ferid or Aligula, depending on who’s waiting there at the time; it’ll be a set of cat ears and a tail, of pretty much any color or species that you want. For the more shy, there are wristbands that have cat faces on them too, as well as masquerade masks that are painted with cat features—the point here is, there are cats-themed things to wear.

And of course, the food: the build-your-own-parfait bar, along with some distinctly Not-Cilan dishes that look like they’d belong at some sort of high-end party or masquerade, and dessert cakes that are in the shape of cat faces. Thanks Ferid. As far as drinks go, there’s water, tea, coffee, and glasses of stuff that looks like it’s wine... it’s actually the non-alcoholic wine (aka glorified sour grape juice) that comes out of the vending machine.

Mingle, make merry, and and most importantly: if you’re gonna poison someone here, bring your own. The hosts have not provided that for you. ]

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[fortunatedetective]

[Naoto enters the place and is immediately accosted by someone who wants to give her cat items. Guess what her response was]

This has got to be some kind of bad joke.

[A catsquerade. Oh my god. And here Naoto had thought the weekly gatherings would have a certain amount of seriousness, but nope, looks like the hopes are gone. Give her a wristband, dear host, because she isn't going to take anything else.

But it isn't all bad. Naoto is wearing a very nice hat, made for her by Aligula. It has sequins and all, but it's comforting and dark blue and damn Naoto likes it.

Naoto has been sitting around, mostly near the catwalk, staring at it as if it had insulted her just a second ago. It brings to mind some memories she'd rather not to think about much. Anyone who approaches gets a grumpy glance]

Are you going to play along our hosts' wishes and get up there later?

[Her face clearly says 'the answer better be no', but it isn't like she'll fight to change the mind of anyone who does want to play model]

[onedrinkwithme]

I am a man of my word.

[He did promise Aligula and Aymeric is not one to go back on it. Besides, it looks fun.]

[seventhprogenitor]

[Ferid's a host and a model today, showing off some of the dresses and suits with his lilac cat ears and tail as the starring accessories on the catwalk, please give your approval ratings in the form of yowls.

The one he'll end on, and the one he's staying in for the rest of the cat party, is a suit at least one person'll be familiar with, paired with rounded glasses, both of which he got from the vending machine and looking a little too good in, honestly. He'll be wandering about, making sure everyone's in good order!]

[notaccurate]

[Yeah there's no way in hell Luca is going to participate. But he will show up to at least watch, since there's not much else to do.

When he sees Ferid, though, his jaw drops. Literally. Not because Ferid is attractive (well okay, he is, but that's not the main reason), but rather because those clothes are familiar.

Very familiar.]

Where did you...

[Why do these things keep happening to him? ]

[glaciates]

[...oh no he's hot]

Why are you wearing glasses?

[FOCUS ON THE GLASSES NOT THE EVERYTHING ELSE O H M Y G O D]

[innocentloveholic]

[ NO EXPLANATION AT ALL, FERID'S JUST GETTING PUNCHED IN THE SIDE.

this icon does not do how Mad she is justice. ]

[passional]

...Why are you wearing glasses?

[ also why do you look good?? ]

wandering!

[hesperos]

[ Yuri will probably be arriving late, and for some reason he can't really tear his eyes away (why). The colors kind of look really nice? ]

...So did you make that outfit yourself?

[innocentloveholic]

[ Aligula is also a host and a model! She's sticking to black and pinks and an unholy amount of sequins and frills, twirling up on the catwalk like she's the starriest star to ever shine; her cat accessories are purrsonalized thanks to Ferid, who thought he'd be cute and give her something Alice in Wonderland-themed.

(Cheshire Cat.)

If you're so inclined to trip her, go ahead, but the last time someone crossed her he got drugged so you do you, buddy.

When she's not on the catwalk, she's... pretty much everywhere, actually. Sometimes she has bows, sometimes she has an outfit, sometimes she's marching towards you with one of the two and a Very Determined Look on her face, particularly if you're wallflower... and sometimes she's just relaxing with one of the cat desserts, watching the party with a satisfied little smirk on her face.

If anyone comes close while she's chilling, she'll give them a little wave with her fork. ]

Having a good timeow? [ ...................Youuuuuu fucking betcha this is what's happening today, everyone. ]

Everywhere

[fortunatedetective]

[Naoto's immediate reaction is to stare for a moment before burying her face in her hands]

I can't believe there'll be puns too.

[Goddamnit. Well, at least Naoto has the hat from the detective outfit Aligula had made, so yes, she has something nifty to wear despite having no intentions to get on the catwalk]

everywhere

[passional]

You look purrfect, Aligula~

[ ...inigo is definitely here for shitty cat puns. ]

Everywhere

[greenmamabear]

[Fern's just. Leaning against the wall, pinching the bridge of her nose.]

Stop.

everywhere

[glaciates]

[DID YOU HAVE TO GREET HIM WITH A PUN]

...You know how I feel about puns.

[HE HATES THEM!!!!!! and likes them?? MOSTLY HATES THEM]

everywhere

[didntgetdadslooks]

[Angel is a simple creature when it comes to humor, so she giggles.]

It's paws-itively grreat!

everywhere

[fittedgloves]

[ Kyouko is doing what she's best at and sticking to the outside periphery of the party, watching everything going on. When she sees Aligula approaching her with a bow, she can't help the sigh that escapes her. ]

Let me guess... you want me to wear that?

[onedrinkwithme]

[When Aymeric says something, he intends to do it. He told Aligula that he would model despite not knowing what the hell to do but he learned quickly by watching the others. And did he just see a fat chocobo mask? So when it's his turn on the catwalk, the lord commander does show off that nice red and black look from the rack (and balancing the cat ears on the top hat) and walks with confidence. Just do not expect him to meow because seriously.

But when he's not there, he's over by the food tables, mainly trying that parfait thing. Yeah, five weeks in this place and he has not tried the treat yet. Better late than never. But other than that, he'll be everywhere watching the festivities unfold.]

( food tables )

[middaymoon]

[ Did someone say parfaits, because Mahiru is all about that life. ]

The strawberries are the best.

[andneversaydie]

[she can't believe they actually went through with cat party.

...well. you know what. Since her friend worked so hard on it back home, she'll bring her swanky-ass Oboro-tailored outfit to change into, with the requisite kitty hairpin as an extra little touch, because why not. It's thematic, after all.

...she's still a little self-conscious about actually going on the catwalk, mind, but hey. she's gonna fuckin' do it.

...and then hide in the back by the food table after putting some gray kitty ears on, because she knows Ferid is going to ask about those, at least, and by gum she is going to wear the gray kitty ears she essentially requested during the initial Cat Party discussion. Nonetheless, though... even if she's a little more confident about it than she used to be, she still feels like that was a little too daring.]

food table

[seventhprogenitor]

[There!! Is his star!! Mozu, you're getting a light hug from Ferid.]

You were simply adorable up there, Meowzu -- why are you just hiding here in the back like this? Don't tell me you've gone shy?

food table

[passional]

You looked absolutely amazing, buttercup~ [ heeey mozu inigo is here. ]

[didntgetdadslooks]

[Holy shit cat party. Angel is all about cat party. She has some black ears on (they go with her hair), that she fusses around with a lot because well... it's hard to keep them on with the other Business she has going on in the head area, you know? But she does her best, and enjoys the party! As much as she can.

But she promised Aligula she would do the catwalk thing, so by god she has no idea what she's doing but Angel does the whole catwalk thing. Meow. Or Nya. Or... [space cat noise].

Then after that, she bounces around the party a little, talking to people here and there. It's a party, right? And the absurdity seems to have looped her situation right back around to her being happy and social.]

Hey! This whole party sure is something, huh?

around

[fittedgloves]

It's certainly not like anything I've attended before.

[middaymoon]

[ Mahiru has spent most of her time on the catwalk, having agreed to model all sorts of outfits for Ferid and Aligula. She seems to be enjoying herself, at least, and isn't shy about stopping to chat and talk up Ferid's skill with a needle if anyone seems especially interested. Though there is also some sort of overly glittery magical girl outfit. Any questions about that... well. She's more likely to blame Ferid than praise him.

Eventually, however, she steps down to allow others their moment in the spotlight. For much of the rest of the night she can be found sitting near the parfait bar. She's enjoying a cup of tea with her almost-entirely-fruit parfait and... yes, a pair of cat ears and a tail attached. Somehow she makes them look elegant.

Later on in the evening, however, she can be found standing in the corner and playing with Sigilyph. Mostly, the game consists of tossing him fruit and him catching it out of the air. Every now and then he gets confused, however, and violently headbutts a grape into the air rather than eating it. ]

Corner

[fortunatedetective]

[Okay, Pokemon come in a variety of forms. She has already heard there's sentient sludge, and while that sounds weird, it isn't like she has seen it herself.

And then here's that]

Is that...a bird?

[She whispers that to Mahiru, in case Sigyliph could get offended]

[oasisrose]

[The dresses here are quite a change in style from the two dresses Jean's worn so far. But there are some people who can look good in just about anything, and Jean is one of those people. Up on the catwalk, she's modeling pretty much anything that the host of the evening throws at her. A cream and mint dress embellished with ribbons, a blue dresscoat with pants... let's assume it's all quite respectable, since Ferid wouldn't do anything truly evil like throw a clown suit at her. ... would he?

She's more here for the fashion than the felines, since that's well within her comfort zone. But she does play along with the theme with a cat hairpin from the vending machine. Surely that counts, doesn't it? Of course, she's put on everything else that's been handed to her, so you could hand her a pair of the cat ears and see what happens.

When she's mingling with the crowd she's dressed in a different gown, a longer and more comfortable dress. What's curious, though, is that she's carrying a very distinctive accessory item -- a large, feather-trimmed fan, the kind that looks like it's more for dancing shows, rather than keeping someone cool. It also looks like it matches her regular dress, but it looks like it goes well with her current outfit, too.

She's not building any giant parfait monstrosities tonight -- instead, she's helping herself to some of the wine. It's no match for some good ale, but sour grape juice isn't so bad, is it?]