"Well of course I got them for our home,silly woman"
He smiled at the embarassed woman. Mathias was getting more and more used to the words 'our home'.
"The opera sounds excellent,thank you dear! It will give me a chance to bone up on my Italian."
Nodding at Alec,Mathias was reminded that they too had to find a way to transport the paintings
"What shall we do about transporting our winnings love?"
All Things Bright and Beautiful
Meegan stood at the entry door into the Ballroom. So far the crown was tickling in slowly, but it was just barely 8:15 and they had a good forty-five minutes until people considered themselves late. She greeted each person as they entered. Her low cut gown, a color almost a pale as her skin, was set off by a diamond pendant in the shape of a heart. Her hair was piled high on her head with small ringlets whisping about her face and neck. Her make-up was pale and sparkled when the light hit it just right. Her gloved hand slid firmly into the pudgy hand of some east coast land owner, one that she knew would be drunk by dinner's end and very loose with his wallet.
She had had glances of Rachyl through out the preparations and they had connected briefly to wish each other good luck and then been on their separate ways. She saw her just now, smiling and chatting with a couple from the theater set.
She looked back to smile and meet the next guest.
((ooc feel free to join in. Take a look at Before the Gala for a list of the silent auction.))
Mathias
18 years ago
Meegan
18 years ago
A man in a white suit approached the man identified as Mathias Alexandrei. He had the man's instructions for payment in hand when he heard:
"What shall we do about transporting our winnings love?"
A small smile curled the man's lips, these people really had no idea how this thing worked. So much for money making sophistication. He bowed at the waist to the small crowd.
"Mr. Alexandrei, I am Stewart. I will be assisting you in completing your transaction this evening. Miss McGurn wishes to express her thanks in purchasing her paintings, for such a noble cause. If sir wishes we can have the painting delivered to your home at a time of your convenience."
((ooc I didn't feel like creating a npc persona for this, so you get npc's played on my account.
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"What shall we do about transporting our winnings love?"
A small smile curled the man's lips, these people really had no idea how this thing worked. So much for money making sophistication. He bowed at the waist to the small crowd.
"Mr. Alexandrei, I am Stewart. I will be assisting you in completing your transaction this evening. Miss McGurn wishes to express her thanks in purchasing her paintings, for such a noble cause. If sir wishes we can have the painting delivered to your home at a time of your convenience."
((ooc I didn't feel like creating a npc persona for this, so you get npc's played on my account.
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Ginnie
18 years ago
Ginnie had so far had a lovely time, the food was excellent and the company nice. Shay and Mathias mad her an Alec look like an old married couple. Not that she minded, love manifested itself differently for everyone and while she enjoyed being with and touching Alec, public affection could only be taken so far for her. 'Appearances and all that.'
A moment after Alec kissed her the small phone in her equally small purse began to vibrate. She pulled it out and scowled at the number, it was the little geek that worked in her lab, and he only called if he had set something on fire or there was an actually emergency. She sent a quick text and smiled at her companions.
"I'm sorry, but it looks like I have to cut the evening short. I had a lovely time. We'll need to get together soon."
She gave Shay and Mathais a parting kiss and ran into Alec on the steps of the Culture Center.
"Looks like Ryan broke something and I have to go into work. Escort me to the lab?"
Alec took her arm in his, and the returned to the car, as the driver had not yet pulled away from the curb. She really hated to miss the fashion show, but it couldn't be helped. She'd send a note along to Gothic-ah and then call and arrange her wardrobe fitting or whatever it was she need to do.
((Ginnie out))
A moment after Alec kissed her the small phone in her equally small purse began to vibrate. She pulled it out and scowled at the number, it was the little geek that worked in her lab, and he only called if he had set something on fire or there was an actually emergency. She sent a quick text and smiled at her companions.
"I'm sorry, but it looks like I have to cut the evening short. I had a lovely time. We'll need to get together soon."
She gave Shay and Mathais a parting kiss and ran into Alec on the steps of the Culture Center.
"Looks like Ryan broke something and I have to go into work. Escort me to the lab?"
Alec took her arm in his, and the returned to the car, as the driver had not yet pulled away from the curb. She really hated to miss the fashion show, but it couldn't be helped. She'd send a note along to Gothic-ah and then call and arrange her wardrobe fitting or whatever it was she need to do.
((Ginnie out))
Shay
18 years ago
Yes, she was feeling silly tonight. Happy, carefree, and silly. So okay, maybe silly was less that sophisticated for an event such as this one. But for Shay, just having time with Alexi made her want to do cartwheels sometimes, and tonight was one of those times.
Italian? If the operas were all in Italian, Shay would be relying on Alexi for a lot of translations.
Her face must have registered complete puzzlement when he asked her how they were to get the paintings home. She was lucky...opera tickets and a gift card could be tucked into her purse...four paintings would hardly fit. They were both saved from worrying further when approached by a gentleman participating in the auction. It was a relief to know they would just go home and wait for the paintings to be delivered.
"Take care, Alec...in case we don't see you later."
Shay was growing fond of Alec and Ginnie, and wondered how Alexi would feel about inviting them over for dinner some night.
However, when Ginnie announced her leaving as well, which only seemed natural to Shay, she went ahead and planted the seed.
"Yes, getting together would be great. In fact, talk to Alec and see if the two of you would like to come for dinner some night soon?"
Rather than put the other woman on the spot then and there, at least this would give her time to decide if she and Alec would like to join Alexi and her.
Trying to calm down some, and stop bouncing around, Shay wound her arm through Alexi's and hugged him.
"And now it is just the two of us again...whatever will we do?"
She batted her eyes seductively, and gave him a quick peck on the lips.
"Dinner? Or would you rather...go somewhere we can do unspeakable things to each other?"
On tip toes, the last sentence was delivered to his ear alone.
Italian? If the operas were all in Italian, Shay would be relying on Alexi for a lot of translations.
Her face must have registered complete puzzlement when he asked her how they were to get the paintings home. She was lucky...opera tickets and a gift card could be tucked into her purse...four paintings would hardly fit. They were both saved from worrying further when approached by a gentleman participating in the auction. It was a relief to know they would just go home and wait for the paintings to be delivered.
"Take care, Alec...in case we don't see you later."
Shay was growing fond of Alec and Ginnie, and wondered how Alexi would feel about inviting them over for dinner some night.
However, when Ginnie announced her leaving as well, which only seemed natural to Shay, she went ahead and planted the seed.
"Yes, getting together would be great. In fact, talk to Alec and see if the two of you would like to come for dinner some night soon?"
Rather than put the other woman on the spot then and there, at least this would give her time to decide if she and Alec would like to join Alexi and her.
Trying to calm down some, and stop bouncing around, Shay wound her arm through Alexi's and hugged him.
"And now it is just the two of us again...whatever will we do?"
She batted her eyes seductively, and gave him a quick peck on the lips.
"Dinner? Or would you rather...go somewhere we can do unspeakable things to each other?"
On tip toes, the last sentence was delivered to his ear alone.
Mathias
18 years ago
Mathias nodded at the man ab=nd took the payment information- how silly of him! Of course there would be arrangments for delivery.
"Tomorrow evening will be fine Stewart and please let Miss Mcgurn know it was my pleasure. To be able to aid such a good charity and gain wonderful art is a temptation I could not resist."
Mathias chuckled at Shay's idea for dinner - they were becoming quite the domestic duo.
"Yes, we must get together sometime -I have a coq au vin recipe I'm afraid to spring on Shay alone."
Alone again with Shay,he pondered her question even as fire of her kiss lingered on his lips.
"How about both? I understand there will be a fashion show momentarily and perhaps there will be some pieces you like. And then we can spend the rest of the night doing those 'unspeakable things' until we collapse."
He smiled,his enhanced senses could tell the effect of the words on Shay. Mathias only hoped the cut of his suit allowed him some discretion however.
"Mr. Alexandrei, I am Stewart. I will be assisting you in completing your transaction this evening. Miss McGurn wishes to express her thanks in purchasing her paintings, for such a noble cause. If sir wishes we can have the painting delivered to your home at a time of your convenience."
Mathias nodded at the man ab=nd took the payment information- how silly of him! Of course there would be arrangments for delivery.
"Tomorrow evening will be fine Stewart and please let Miss Mcgurn know it was my pleasure. To be able to aid such a good charity and gain wonderful art is a temptation I could not resist."
Mathias chuckled at Shay's idea for dinner - they were becoming quite the domestic duo.
"Yes, we must get together sometime -I have a coq au vin recipe I'm afraid to spring on Shay alone."
Alone again with Shay,he pondered her question even as fire of her kiss lingered on his lips.
"How about both? I understand there will be a fashion show momentarily and perhaps there will be some pieces you like. And then we can spend the rest of the night doing those 'unspeakable things' until we collapse."
He smiled,his enhanced senses could tell the effect of the words on Shay. Mathias only hoped the cut of his suit allowed him some discretion however.
Bertrand
18 years ago
Bertrand was quite pleased with his winnings. He was more interested in going to discuss the 'matching' paintings his gallery had for sale. It would be a shame to miss out on that. Excusing himself from the Lester's table, he wandered about, chatting with acquaintances. Noticing the couple in an affectionate embrace, Bert lingered with Ms. Munson, congratulating her on her win.
Bertrand wandered up to the couple and gave them a hearty congratulations.
"Many congrats on your winnings! Now just keep an eye out on Stewart, he is known to flirt with females from 8 to 80." He chuckled at the joke made himself at home in an empty seat.
"Bertrand Hirsch at your service Mr. Alexandrei. If you recall, we met at the halloween party thrown by Miss McGurn herself. Miss O'Mannon, a pleasure to see you once again!"
Bertrand wandered up to the couple and gave them a hearty congratulations.
"Many congrats on your winnings! Now just keep an eye out on Stewart, he is known to flirt with females from 8 to 80." He chuckled at the joke made himself at home in an empty seat.
"Bertrand Hirsch at your service Mr. Alexandrei. If you recall, we met at the halloween party thrown by Miss McGurn herself. Miss O'Mannon, a pleasure to see you once again!"
Shay
18 years ago
Delighted he was game for the dinner foursome, and even wanted to cook, Shay beamed at Alexi. She contemplated responding to his fear of springing anything on her, but considered she'd already been naughty enough this evening, and needed to behave.
"Both? Alright, but fair warning...I've already maxed out my funds for the month, so if I see something I've got to have, you're going to be in for it.
Then, again...I'm sure I can find a way to work it off...doing those unspeakable acts."
Okay, NOW she was going to behave, she promised herself, as she laughed, and hugged Alexi's arm again.
Yet they didn't get a step, before the gentleman who handled Nyra's art approached.
"Hello Bertrand, it's good to see you again as well...Nyra's party was most enjoyable, even if we had to leave early. And please, call me Shay."
"Both? Alright, but fair warning...I've already maxed out my funds for the month, so if I see something I've got to have, you're going to be in for it.
Then, again...I'm sure I can find a way to work it off...doing those unspeakable acts."
Okay, NOW she was going to behave, she promised herself, as she laughed, and hugged Alexi's arm again.
Yet they didn't get a step, before the gentleman who handled Nyra's art approached.
"Hello Bertrand, it's good to see you again as well...Nyra's party was most enjoyable, even if we had to leave early. And please, call me Shay."
Mathias
18 years ago
Hand sliding down to give her rear an affectionate squeeze,Mathias whispered in Shay's ear.
"In that case I should buy the entire collection..."
Mathias extended his hand to Bertrand. He remembered him from the party well enough - although he talked to Shay that evening.
"Thank you Mr. Hirsch,and please it's Mathias. How can we help you this evening?"
More than likely he sees potential customers for Nyra's art. Understandable and Mathias was not against the idea.
"Where is Miss McGurn by the way? We had discussed possibly commissioning or purchasing more of her pieces"
"In that case I should buy the entire collection..."
"Bertrand Hirsch at your service Mr. Alexandrei. If you recall, we met at the halloween party thrown by Miss McGurn herself. Miss O'Mannon, a pleasure to see you once again!"
Mathias extended his hand to Bertrand. He remembered him from the party well enough - although he talked to Shay that evening.
"Thank you Mr. Hirsch,and please it's Mathias. How can we help you this evening?"
More than likely he sees potential customers for Nyra's art. Understandable and Mathias was not against the idea.
"Where is Miss McGurn by the way? We had discussed possibly commissioning or purchasing more of her pieces"
Connie
18 years ago
Connie looked rather surprised when one of the auction helpers approached her with a claim tag and instructions for payment. She thanked him and turned to Nyra, a sincerely surprised look on her face. "Well now that's a surprise."
Bertrand
18 years ago
Bertrand smiled benignly at Mathias. "Thank you Mathias, Shay, thank you."
Waving a hand towards the other side of the building he motioned to where he had last seen Nyra. "Last time I saw her, she was on the over there. So generous of her to donate such wonderful paintings too."
Since he had made so many more contacts today he really did not need to push a sale upon these two, but it would be a shame if they passed up the matching paintings.
"I wanted to congratulate you both on your great wins today. Such a good cause and great items were available. Though, if you are looking for a few matching paintings, I have two in particular that would be an amazing pairing with some that you just won."
Waving a hand towards the other side of the building he motioned to where he had last seen Nyra. "Last time I saw her, she was on the over there. So generous of her to donate such wonderful paintings too."
Since he had made so many more contacts today he really did not need to push a sale upon these two, but it would be a shame if they passed up the matching paintings.
"I wanted to congratulate you both on your great wins today. Such a good cause and great items were available. Though, if you are looking for a few matching paintings, I have two in particular that would be an amazing pairing with some that you just won."
Nyra
18 years ago
Nyra had been so caught up in trying to decipher just exactly what she had won that she had missed Connie's winnings. Bouncing slightly up and down in her seat she smiled widely at her lover. "Oooo! You won too."
Her hands clapped excitedly and she restrained herself from enveloping the beauty in a hug and kisses. Soon as that fellow in the white coat left, she was going too.
"Whatcha win?!"
Her hands clapped excitedly and she restrained herself from enveloping the beauty in a hug and kisses. Soon as that fellow in the white coat left, she was going too.
"Whatcha win?!"
Connie
18 years ago
Connie had tried to peek over the auction assistant's shoulder to see Nyra's winnings list. Smiling widely at her lover's exuberance, she replied, "Oh, I won the modelling gig."
Connie refrained from saying what she truly wanted to... That is, "I won the modelling gig for you." Because she wasn't quite sure how Nyra would take it if she were to hand over the "rights" to modelling for Gothic-Ah to the artist. She hoped she'd say yes... but that was an offer for later tonight or very, very soon.
Connie refrained from saying what she truly wanted to... That is, "I won the modelling gig for you." Because she wasn't quite sure how Nyra would take it if she were to hand over the "rights" to modelling for Gothic-Ah to the artist. She hoped she'd say yes... but that was an offer for later tonight or very, very soon.
Nyra
18 years ago
Sqealing excitedly Nyra continued to clap. How fabulous. Connie was beautiful and she knew that her modeling would be amazing. Her smile was wide and she took Connie's hand and sqeezed firmly wishing she could just hug her.
Looking around the table she congratulated the other winner sitting there. A whole set of books was won by the blonde across the table. Everyone was happy even if they had not won. It was still a great cause.
"This was so much fun"
Looking around the table she congratulated the other winner sitting there. A whole set of books was won by the blonde across the table. Everyone was happy even if they had not won. It was still a great cause.
"This was so much fun"
Connie
18 years ago
"I really enjoyed it, myself. I'm glad you were able to come with me, Nyra. Thank you." The look Connie bestowed on her companion was filled with tenderness, caring and gratitude... All three of which barely disguised the flames of love burning for Nyra.
"The night's not over yet, though, you still have someone to dance with, and I'm sure someone will be asking you about your paintings. Though do be brief with them... tonight's about the children. Of course... we're almost as excited as they will be, when they learn of how successful the gala has been." Connie winked at Nyra and squeezed her hand back warmly.
"The night's not over yet, though, you still have someone to dance with, and I'm sure someone will be asking you about your paintings. Though do be brief with them... tonight's about the children. Of course... we're almost as excited as they will be, when they learn of how successful the gala has been." Connie winked at Nyra and squeezed her hand back warmly.
Meegan
18 years ago
As Meegan wove her way through the crowd, she noticed Ginnie leave. 'Shoot. I need to have Rachyl remind me to call her and set up her wardrobe session.' She looked around for Rachyl and spotted the red-head not three people from her. She changed direction and tapped her on the shoulder.
"I need you for a minute."
"I need you for a minute."
Rachyl
18 years ago
Rachyl quirked an eyebrow and forced herself not to smirk as she replied, only so Meegan could hear, "Just for a minute? I'd have thunk after all the work you've done today you'd need it for more than a minute..."
But when she saw the semi-irritated look on Meegan's face, she cleared her throat and said, "Sure, what's up."
But when she saw the semi-irritated look on Meegan's face, she cleared her throat and said, "Sure, what's up."
Meegan
18 years ago
"You're a riot." She wrinkled her nose at Rachyl, and excused them from the little group of people Rachyl had been speaking to. Meegan walked away and as soon as she was sure Rachyl was in step with her she smiled down at her friend.
"I need to call Ginnie um, shoot I forgot her last name, about setting up her wardrobe session. And you get to come congratulate the other Gothic-ah stuff winners with me."
She and Rachyl managed to make it over to Nyra and Connies table with just three stops along the way. Meegan was quite pleased with that and smiled brightly at her two friends and the winners of two of her donations.
"Well ladies, let me congratulate you on behalf of Gothic-ah Fashions."
She hugged both Connie and Nyra. "So Connie do you want to do formal wear or lingerie?"
"I need to call Ginnie um, shoot I forgot her last name, about setting up her wardrobe session. And you get to come congratulate the other Gothic-ah stuff winners with me."
She and Rachyl managed to make it over to Nyra and Connies table with just three stops along the way. Meegan was quite pleased with that and smiled brightly at her two friends and the winners of two of her donations.
"Well ladies, let me congratulate you on behalf of Gothic-ah Fashions."
She hugged both Connie and Nyra. "So Connie do you want to do formal wear or lingerie?"
Connie
18 years ago
"Well thank you, Meegan, Rachyl. It was quite a shock to me, I must say." Connie smiled at all three women, then mentally prepared her response, as she didn't have an answer... until Nyra gave hers. To a question that hadn't been asked yet.
"Would you mind if I answered that after the Holidays?" She glanced at Nyra several times in rapid succession, hoping one of their two friends would get her message. "I'm just basking in the whole Christmas Spirit you've got overflowing this banquet hall tonight, and I'm not really up for making decisions just yet."
"Would you mind if I answered that after the Holidays?" She glanced at Nyra several times in rapid succession, hoping one of their two friends would get her message. "I'm just basking in the whole Christmas Spirit you've got overflowing this banquet hall tonight, and I'm not really up for making decisions just yet."
Meegan
18 years ago
"Oh sure, I think I can manage not to pee my pants." 'Where the hell did that come from? I think I've had one too many glasses of bubbly tonight.' Meegan smiled at Connie and decided to change the subject as she figured the whole eye moving thing was a signal that meant she was going to give the gig to Nyra or something.
"Well Nyra, since Connie is going to keep us on pins and needles, I'll ask after you." She grinned then stopped a waiter asking for a cup of coffee, a strong cup of coffee.
"Do you want to wait until after the holidays to come meet my design team? Or we can do it some time in the coming week They are all willing to be personal shoppers. I've been told that I don't get to volunteer, but I may convince whomever you choose to play tag team with me."
"Well Nyra, since Connie is going to keep us on pins and needles, I'll ask after you." She grinned then stopped a waiter asking for a cup of coffee, a strong cup of coffee.
"Do you want to wait until after the holidays to come meet my design team? Or we can do it some time in the coming week They are all willing to be personal shoppers. I've been told that I don't get to volunteer, but I may convince whomever you choose to play tag team with me."
Nyra
18 years ago
Nyra smiled widely at Meegan and Rachyl and returned the hug. She was not too highly surprised that Connie would need time to decide. This was not a simple thing to decide.
At Meegan's question to her, Nyra had to give the same answer. "Would you mind terribly if we waited till after the holiday season? There is just so much we have to do. I am sorry to inconvenience you."
The artist had no idea how to choose a personal shopper. "Can I leave the choosing of a personal shopper to you? I honestly would not know more than to ask for you or Rachyl to help me."
At Meegan's question to her, Nyra had to give the same answer. "Would you mind terribly if we waited till after the holiday season? There is just so much we have to do. I am sorry to inconvenience you."
The artist had no idea how to choose a personal shopper. "Can I leave the choosing of a personal shopper to you? I honestly would not know more than to ask for you or Rachyl to help me."