The Oxbay Ball

[Lara Swinny]

Lara enters the ballroom with a smile on her face, dressed in a long, flowing pale-pink gown; her hair is worn up in an intricate bun and in her hand she holds a decorative fan her father bought her from the East.

Smiling, Lara heads over to a window and positions herself in front of it, gazing out of the window, thinking about what she may learn for her book at this ball. "I must remember to plan out my chapters..." she muses to herself before turning around and looking for someone to speak to and introduce herself to.

[Alexis SilverHawk]

A ball ?!! For about the tenth time of the evening Alexis SilverHawk asked himself why he even had came here. He had more or less washed, had put he cleanest shirt on and a red, rather new sleeveless jacket over it,
he wore his rather worn black trousers though his boots were polished. His hair he had attached in a low ponytail and had hidden any messy strands under his blue and black bandana, hoping to look more or less presentable as he had come near the entrance of the ball room.
But as he had he had suddenly realized he wouldn't have a clue how to behave once *in* the place and he had cowered away in front of all the fine dressed ladies and gentlemen, opting to lurk around the building, glancing every now and then through the windows.

For the moment he was under one of the windows, resting a little before suddenly getting up as he heard a noise at the window. As he got up he found himself face to face (or actually to hair as the person had her back to the window) with a lady. He raised an intrigued eyebrow, wondering how the person had not seen him when she was looking out of the window. Heya, lass... Only says, smirking, sure that he is going to scare the woman.

[Lara Swinny]

Lara just happened to turn around as the figure appeared at the window and she almost screamed aloud, though the scream was aired as a simple gasp due to her own action of clamping her own hand over her mouth in a motion of shock. Thinks she may recognise the young man, though isn't very sure. She thinks she may have seen him on a beach in Tortuga, though doubts it will be the very same pirate and shrugs, turning around and going to mingle; not really wanting to talk to him if indeed it is the same rude and arrogant pirate whom she met on the beach. "Pirates indeed..." she muses, remembering how rude he was.

[Alexis SilverHawk]

Alexis SilverHawk just blinks as he recognizes the young and pretty woman who came on the beach in Tortuga. If I'd known I'd met 'er 'ere... He thinks but curses again as she walks away from him, thinking will have to get in the ball room if wants to talk to her. Ya came 'ere for that, after all... He tells himself before pulling himself on the window sil in one swift movement and jumping as discretly as can into the room, though nearly knokcing a waiter off his feet as he does so. Sorry, mate ! Simply exclaims before making his way to the woman and grabbing her by the arm a little less gently than should. Miss Lara Swinny, isn't it ? I never though I'd meet ya 'ere ! Can I offer ya a drink ? He asked of her, trying to be nice and keeping his eyes away from her body in case she got offended again which could have made quite a mess in the place.

[Lara Swinny]

Lara smiles at various guests at the ball and is about to go and speak to an interesting looking gentleman when feels her arm beigng grabbed, too harshly for her liking. She whirls around, indignant and then sees...
"Oh... it's you..." replies, half-shocked and half bewlidered at the fact that has had the misfortune to meet this pirate twice in a row. "I um... hello there... Mr. HawkSilver, was it?" she replies sweetly. "And yes, it is Miss. Swinny..." tells him with another smile. "And as for a drink, I'm fine thank you, though apparently there is a large bowl of rum hanging around... I'm sure that's right up your street..." says with a smirk at him, having realised that she needs to use a little bit of wit when dealing with this one.

[Alexis SilverHawk]

Her smile... Alexis rolls his eyes at himself for being charmed by about every girl around, in their beautiful dresses, with their wonderful parfumes and hair attached in such intricates way. And Lara was one of the most beautiful, though at the moment he was apparently bothering her. He pouts slightly and shugs. So I see... I is just good enough for an interview or whatever... He says with a pout turning away slightly from her. Should've stayed outside... Air's nicer... He adds before pretending to slowly walk back towards the window he came in through.

[Lara Swinny]

Lara raises an eyebrow and cocks her head to one side upon seeing Alexis apparently being hurt by her behaviour. Frowning slightly, she whirls around and walks after him. "Look... Sir? I must apologise for my behaviour..." she tells him as she takes ahold of his arm so he cannot walk away any further. "You are right, I am being very unsocialable, and I apologise... you were nice enough to give me an interview so... I suppose it is only fair to return the favour-" she pauses and sees his strange look, "No no, I don't want you to interview me... what I mean is, you did something for me, so, name one thing that you want from me and it's yours..." tells him with a smile.

[Alexis SilverHawk]

Alexis is nearly surprised when Lara comes after him, having quite expected the girl not to care in the slightest after him. After all he is only a pirate and seeing how she is put tonight she probably belongs to some rich and noble familly. But no, now the woman is standing in front of him and he can't help blinking in slight surprise as she speaks. Anythin' that I'd want ? He asks, rather taken aback by the proposition, suddenly not knowing at all what to ask from the woman. It's that... hum... I... He starts but only ends up stammering as he does so and goes slightly red, wondering why he is suddenly so embarassed when he never is in front of woman. There's one thing I'd like ya to give I... He starts, looking aroung to make sure no one is listenning. Just a kiss... That's what I'd like... He tells her, smirking slightly.

[Lara Swinny]

"A kiss!?" Lara exclaims, momentarily indignant at his request, though her face softens as she sees how his cheeks are reddening slightly. "I um..." she finds herself raising an eyebrow before tilting her head to one side. "You're serious, aren't you?" she says aloud, slightly taken aback by his bold request. "I suppose I did say...'anything'..." she muses aloud before glancing around, seeing that everyone is far too busy to bother about what is going on between them. "I suppose it's the least I can do... after all... you did give me quite a spiffing interview..." she says again, before sighing slightly and moving towards him. "Just one, mind you..." Lara then stretches up to him and kisses him gently but sweetly on his lips, lets her lips linger for a few moments, before pulling away. "There, I believe Mr. SilverHawk that we are now even."

[Will Turner]

*Will smiled as Abigail complimented him on his ball room dancing skills. He'd gone to many fancy to do parties with Elizabeth after they were married, before that he was considered nothing more than a commoner and never showed up.* Thank you Abigail, you're quite good yourself! *He said.* Elizabeth was always one for dancing so naturally I accompanied her to them. *He said then glanced over at Carrie as well when Abigail mentioned he should dance with her.* Yes I hate to see people being lonley. *He said, as he danced with Abigail a moment longer. Then they came to a stop and he gave her a friendly hug.* I'm glad you showed up Abigail. *He said then walked over to Carrie and held out his hand to her. Then he smiled.* You should be dancing at a ball not sitting! Shall we? *He asked, nodding his head towards the dancefloor.*

[Abigail Thatcher]

Abby smiled as Will complimented her on her dancing skills. "Ah yes...I've been practicing at the Loralinn and Miny School of Dancing. Have you heard of it? No?...Well..it's a small dance studio near my home." Abby and Will danced a bit more before they stop. "Thank you for the dance Will...If you're up to it, we can dance later this evening." Abby bowed politely then walked off to the refreshment table to get a cold drink while Will courteously asks Carrie to dance. Abby stays on the sidelines watching the other couples dance.

[Captain Morgan Barbossa]

::Wanting to escape before Jack tried anything stupid, Barbossa moved away from his position on the wall and went to the other side of the room. He got a glass of wine, and walked to the window. Looking up from his drink, he suddenly saw a beautiful young woman standing nearby, wearing a flowing blue gown and her hair tied neatly in a bun. Barbossa stood there for a moment, hoping she would turn so he could see her face. But before she turned, he realized he was still wearing his dress, and he ran out of the ball room to change.
When he returned, he was dressed in a long blue coat, with a frilly shirt underneath, and his famous hat atop his head. His pants were baggy, but not informal, and his boots were polished and clean. He looked quite handsome... He cleared his throat, before approaching the woman::
"Erm....excuse me...?" ::She whirled around at the sound of his voice, and they both gasped. Barbossa stood awkwardly before Saber Tompson, not sure what to say to her. Before she could reach for her knife, he held out his hand and bowed:: "Would you like to dance, miss?"

[Saber & Kat Tompson]

Saber had been standing around waiting for a dance or someone to talk to. Then she heard someone behind her. Quickly she turned around only to find herself face to face with ...Barbossa! She gasped and a hand flew to her bodice for a hidden knife. Barbossa had tried to kill her once before and she had no idea what he would do. Her mouth dropped open and her eyebrows flew up as he asked her to dance. Her hand came down, her face became normal but something of a warm smile was tugging at her mouth. She curtsied and held out her hand "I would love to dance Morgan, lead the way."

[Alexis SilverHawk]

She has accepted ?! Alexis blinks in surprise. Actually he had expected a slap, an idignant answer, all but a yes ! As they move to a slightly less crowed corner, just to make sure that no indiscreet look will look at them. Alexis smirks as she stretches up to him and puts her lips on his. He is slightly surprised still and just lets the contact linger a little before trying to take more advantage of the situation but just at that moment she pulls away. Typicall... Even yes... It seems like it... He says a little regretfully before shaking his head at the fact she keeps calling him Mr SilverHawk. You can just call me Alexis, it's simpler... He says with a slight smirk, not quite knowing how to behave around her now. In fact he is starting to wonder if that kiss could mean that she is fancying him more than she admits...

[Captain Morgan Barbossa]

::Barbossa blinks when he hears his first name, but can't help smiling. He kissed her hand, and led her onto the dance floor. As the music played on, the two pirates danced together slowly. Barbossa stared into her eyes, and laughed softly:: "I never thought I'd be dancin' with the likes o' you, Miss Tompson... After all, I did try ta kill ya a few years back. Well, that's all behind us now, eh?"