RP Training: Amarisa and Clarissa

Today is the worst day of my life., Amarisa thought as she stared sullenly out the window of the carriage. Today was the day of the Celebration Ball, a dance in honor of the end of the War for Freedom all those years ago. As her father was descended from one of the great barons of that era, he was obligated to be at every one of the historical functions, along with his family. Why couldn't I stay at home with the servants? Amarisa silently moaned I *hate* dancing! She glanced at Clarissa sitting in the seat next to her. She looked positively radiant. Of course she'd be happy. Amarisa grumbled, She's the one who loves these occasions. If I'm lucky, I'll be able to sit where no one can call on me. And so, she sat, awaiting her inevitable fate…

Thanks Sam! I just hope Sarah finishes her school today!

OOC: So are we sisters?

Amarisa rests her chin in her hands
The carriage driver turns around and looks at her What's wrong? I thought you loved history!
Amarisa sighs I do. But I wish I could read a book instead of going to the ball. Why does being a nobleman's daughter mean I have to attend every social event in Alavaria?

But I think social events are fun. Why do you not?

You know me, Clarissa. I would much rather be alone.

OOC I am araid I do.

Well I do hope you can make the best of it. We are almost there!!

We are? a look of dread fills Amarisa's face I hope I can slip in unnoticed.

Why don't you stick with me?

Because you'll be in the middle of the floor dancing with whoever can get to you first.

the carriage comes to a stop
we are here Amarisa! Lets go!

We are? shrinks back against the seat Maybe if I stay hidden in the carriage, no one will notice that I'm not there.

the carriage stops in front of the Great Hall, a large building with a sloping roof, and pillars supporting it throughout the structure

Amarisa continues to flatten herself against the seat I hope this works!

Jumps out of carriage

• lets GO*

rolls onto the floor of the carriage Hopefully Father won't notice I'm gone.

your Father appears at the door of the carriage
"Come on Amarisa, we must go in."

OOC: smirks

sits up Do I have to?

OOC: Probably similar to what I would actually do. Except in real life, I don't hate dancing. :-P

OOC: And sarah likes social events and dancing more than I do.

OOC: You like social events more than I do!

OOC: I like dancing…depending on the type… But I don't really like social events…if I go to one I always pace the room.

OOC: Now, now. No fighting girls! :P

Ditto.

:-P

he beckons for you to come out
"Yes. This is a very important occasion, and you are expected inside!"

OOC: Sam, we're waiting!

OOC: for what?

OOC: Oh, I thought we were still on the first page. Oops.
IC: reluctantly steps out of the carriage I hope no one calls on me.

you are led into an enormous room. On one side are many tables, covered with red velvet tablecloths and balnketed with the most delicious foods. Many people sit at these tables, and are conversing and eating. The other half holds the ballroom, where only a few couples are dancing to the music provided by a quartet in the center of the floor

clarissa follows

Amarisa follows her father into the room, feeling absolutely miserable That corner over there looks pretty crowded. If I sit over there, maybe I won't be noticed.

Amarisa sits down in the corner Hopefully this idea will be better than the last one.
Amarisa looks around at the people around her That man looks familiar. Wait… the attempted robbery of the castle last year… takes off running toward her family on the other side of the hall Father? FATHER!!!

your father turns toward you with a start
"Amarisa? What is it? Has something happened?"

Amarisa tries to catch her breath That man- over in the corner- he was the one- who tried to rob the castle- last year. I think he may- have recognized me. He- shouldn't be out- of prison yet.

OOC (Actually I won't be in character in this RP forums): Ooh! Can't wait for the rest of this!

your father turns to look
"That ma-oh, Amarisa!"
he shakes his head smiling
"That is Duke Exeter, the cousin of the man who attempted to rob the castle! It has been a thorn in his side since the attempt, and he has been the most involved in the capture of the thief."
he turns back to you
"Now, be a good girl and sit back with your sister. Where is Clarissa?"

Amarisa shakes her head Probably wherever the attention is, exactly where I don't want to be.

Clarissa is seen in the middle of a group of young men, each vying with each other to dance with her

OOC: facedesk

OOC: Glad you liked my addition. :P

OOC: Mmhm.

OOC: Mmhm.

^^^^^

The Rosie equivalent of "Keep thinking that". :P

OOC: Mmhm.

^^^^^ The Rosie equivalent of "Keep thinking that". :P

OOC: More like "The Dad Imitation".

Figures. Amarisa looks around, trying to find a quiet place to sit

you see someone in dark clothes staring at you from behind a column. Then nothing