The Oxbay Ball

['Raven' Sparrow]

The doors to the ballroom slowly creak open and a tall woman wearing an elegant gown of emerald green walks in. She holds her chin at a regal angle and keeps her back arrow straight, her long wavy black hair is unbound and falls freely to her waist. She gracefully make her way into the room, her long skirts swishing about her legs, and her heels clicking faintly on the marble floor. Her startling silver eyes sweep the room once out of habit before settling on Elizabeth. She smiles slightly and inclines her head to her hostess. "M'lady, I am honored to have been invited to this party."

[Arien]

Arien looks about the room, its seems there are more women here than men...she wondered where all of the gentlemen were this night. She goes over and gets a glass of rum. She watched as yet another entered the room.

[Maria Maharet/Turner]

[glow=blue,2,300]* Maria walks to the grand marble doors of the hall. She is greeted by Elizabeth. She thanks her for the invatation . She looked marvolous. She wore a dark blue dress. and of course carries a sword at her side crested with bright blue saphires. Her hair was pinned yup in a bun, as usual, and also croned with juexels. She saw Tobbs and Jack talking. She went down to say a friendly hello.

" Well hello. Miss Brighton. Mr. Sparrow. You haven't By cahnce seen Sarah or Will around have you?"

* She looked around. but saw neither of them*

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[Arayel Montclaire]

*A slender, fair skinned, young woman walks into the ball, handing her jet black cloak to the valet at the door she exposes a lovely dress made of blood red velvet, the boddice form fitting, with a neckline so low t'was near to being scandelous. Though it seemed to concern her not in the slightest. The skirt was full, but not overly so, and hung gracefully off her hips. Her long aubourn hair was swept up into a twist errant strands falling in haphzard ringlets framing her face prettily underneath the brim of a plummed red hat. Emerald eyes sweep the room as she stands momentarily in the doorway before coming inside fully. She smiles graciously as the hostess greets her* I thank ye for the invite Ms. Elizabeth *She says in a melodious voice, then makes her way fluidly across the floor to the table where she had espied a bowl of rum. Inclining her head slightly to those assembled, she flashes a warm smile and commences to serve herself a glass of rum. Taking a small sip from the crystal goblet, she pushes an errant ringlet behind her ear before saying.* A pleasent evening be to ye all, and how fare thee this night?

[Commodore Patrick Norrington]

*The doors open and in walks the Commodore of Port Royale's fleet, Patrick Norrington. Wearing his best officers uniform, but still sans wig, he looks more as he did in his younger days as a Lieutenant. Taking a glass of whiskey from the bar, Norrington politely bows to Sir Turner, and his darling wife, whom he lands a slight kiss on the cheek*

Well my my, this is quite the occasion. I do hope I haven't overdressed? I tend to that, especially when attending an occasion with Lady Turner here! Now, if you two would excuse me, I am to mingle here shortly!

[Saber & Kat Tompson]

Saber actualy didnt feel akward at all. She could tell the other pirate girls wernt that used to wearing dresses, curtsying, dancing and the like. But she had spent three years as a woman in Port Royale. Wearing desses all the time and acting respectible. She felt compleatly at ease.
She glided across the romm to Norrington. "Good eve sir, my my dont you look handsom tonight Commodore." she gigled "oh this is silly, but..how are you this fine evening?"

[Arien]

Arien also walked up to the Commodore...she smiled at him “good evening Commodore, I hope I'm not interrupting. But I couldn't help but notice you when you walked in, you look very dashing sir” she curtsied then grinned at Saber, “how are you this evening Saber?”

[Nicoletta DeLoncre]

*Nic walked slowly into the hall and smiled to Elizabeth. She was dressed in a blue gown, nothing too extravagent. Her light brown hair was left alone, and she'd abandoned her bandana for one night. They were lucky she was wearing a dress and not trousers despite the formality of it. They were lucky she had even come.*

*She peered around the room, grinning when she saw all of her crew mates all dressed up. Well, she was just like them. But she hadn't been too excited to come, it brought back...a lot of memories from her life in France, which she didn't like to rekindle very often. She walked further in and stood off to the side, there was just about no way she was going to dance. She certainly knew how to, after all the times she was forced to learn, but it was nothing she particularly enjoyed.*

[Will Turner]

*Will watched, with a smile upon his face and his hand through Elizabeths, as one by one the guests arrived. He leaned in and kissed Elizabeth upon the cheek and smiled at her.* It was good of you to set this up love, It will be fun im sure! *He said as people began approaching them. He bowed back to Norrington and then gave a nod when Norrington said he had to mingle a bit. Will looked back to Elizabeth.* I think I shall do the same. Who knows, maybe good ole' Jack Sparrow will have a stop by! *Will laughed a little as it would be unlikley to see Jack at such an event, but then again you never knew. Then he left Elizabeths side to mingle.*

[Elizabeth Swann/Turner]

[glow=purple,2,300]* Elizabeth smiled as her beloved Will kissed her cheek and told her it was a good idea to start this grand ball.* " Thank you love" * will then went to mingle a little*[/glow]

[David and Paul Lettleby]

Paul Lettleby quietly entered the room, nervously running a hand through his new hair-cut. He had dressed for the occasion: Black pants, black boots, and a dark green shirt. He had bought a green and silver captain's jacket to go with it, and wore that as well. He spotted his brother, David, grabbed a glass of rum, and walked over to him. He seemed to be looking for someone. "'ey, brother! Who ye lookin' fer?" He grinned, knowing it could only be one person.

David gave a smile to his brother Paul. "Ye know exac'ly who 'm lookin' fer. Now where is she? She said she'd be here."

[Will Turner]

*Will spotted Jack on the other side of the room and was surprised. He hadn't even seen him come in and he did look a little different, but like Jack none the less. As he walked over to him he paused to greet Paul and David. He smiled at them both and gave a nod with his head.* Hullo David, Paul. Nice to see you here. *Then Will grinned at David and whispered.* She'll be here mate don't fret. Shes probably upstairs getting ready is all. *He patted him on the shoulder then strolled over to Jack and smiled.* Hullo Jack, i admit im surprised to see you here! Glad you came though. Hows the Pearl, and Rose and Tobbs? *He asked, emphasizing the name Tobbs.*

[Saber & Kat Tompson]

Saber curtised with grace and elegance "I am doing very well upon this night Arien." As she spoke her pirate accent was slowly dissapering. "There seem to be more women at this ball then men though and no one is dancing yet." she sighed "tis a shame to be sure"

[Captain Morgan Barbossa]

::The ball is going smoothly, and everyone seems to be enjoying themselves, (although no one is dancing yet. ) with not a care in the world. Perfect.::

::The doors to the Oxbay Ball suddenly burst open, and moonlight floods into the hall. The dark outline of a figure can be seen in the doorway, and judging from the shape of the immense hat, its none other than Captain Barbossa! He walks inside, and closes the doors behind him. Everyone in the room gasps, and a few glasses drop to the floor and crash::

::Barbossa stands before the crowd wearing a beautiful, elegant, satin....dress. Its a blood red, and matches his high heels and purse. He walks gracefully up to Jack, who stands gaping at the sight.::

"Jack me boy!! Yer looking mighty fine tonight. It's amazin' what a little water can do, eh? ....What? Why're ye lookin' at me like that? I was told this was a "Fancy Dress Ball," so I wore me fanciest dress! "

[Arien]

Arien turns as Captain Barbossa makes his grand entrance; she puts her hand over her mouth stifling a laugh...as the Captain is in a ball dress. “Well there something you don't see everyday...” she says in a low tone to Saber. Turning back so as not to stare she takes a sip of her drink, “well I wonder when the dancing will start”