Michelle
*The Prancing Rose. An old establishment, known for its entertainment, drinks, and of course, secrets. Finely dressed men and women slid across the floor, dancing to the music as a woman sang on stage. Some shadier types chose to remain at their booths, dealing with gold, words, shadows, and blood.*

*Livio was somewhere in between. He had reached the place through pure hearsay, overhearing an employer talking about it after he "Left" The area. Was he here for secrets? For work? Opportunity? Or maybe just some fun? He wasn't quite sure, but he might as well have a good time while he was here. A pearl shirt silk shirt, a gold and black vest, dark pants, and a snow-colored cloak with a glass of white wine in his hand, Livio meandered around, though one person seemed to catch his eye more than the others did.*
Cynthia
*The Blue Rose. Just like everyone calls Mai Bloodthorn in the Prancing Rose. The night was just beginning and customers were arriving in droves. A party was organized by Mai and some other employees, including of course the owner of the establishment himself. *

*The kemonomimi stood in the center of a room lit by candles and glowing stones, dressed all in black. Her dress fell to her shoulders and had a slit at the side, the skirt was not so long that there would be no accident. The fabric had details done in silver thread that imitated the shapes of roots growing along the body. Mai had blue hair wavy at the end of her back, with a few silver threads hanging along the strands, which stood out against her tanned skin.*

*She greeted several men, elves, while smiling. She seemed happy to anyone who saw her.*
Michelle
*Typically, one didn't try to make a move with anyone running the place. They had a job to do, after all. Much less one of the hostesses of the party, who was easily out of the league of nearly everyone in the room. Nearly. Livio didn't know that Mai had helped organize the party; he simply saw her as the center of attention, the sapphire in the middle of the room admired by all. And like a thief in a museum, he hoped to steal her away. Not that knowing she was important would have denied him anyway.*

*Moving like a ghost through the crowd, the man in white made his way towards the middle, his golden eyes eventually making contact with Mai. Moving up to her, he gave a slight nod towards the kemonomimi, before beckoning to her with his glass.*

"Lovely night, isn't it?"
Cynthia
*A snowflake in a crowd. After chatting briefly with the Silnari guests, Mai's crystal blue eyes caught a white spot amidst so many people. Her lips puckered to the side at the man's approach, turning slowly to meet him.*

*"Indeed, and it is still early."*

*Mai smiled at the man and soon after was served by a waiter, a man with rabbit ears. She took a glass of wine and thanked him in a foreign accent. She turned her attention back to Livio, keeping her expression warm and inviting. Her piercing eyes scrutinized every detail of the man in front of her with attention.* 

*He could notice natural eyeliner around her eyes that resembled those of a cat.*

*"Tell me, what do you think of today's event?" Are you having fun?*
Michelle
*Despite having eyes of crystal, Mai's expression was warm, inviting, like the soft silk sheets as smooth as her skin. His guard was slightly up though; he could tell that this was an acute woman with her eyes picking up every detail about him. So of course, he would give her what she wanted, brushing his cloak to the side to reveal his entire figure. Under the silken shirt were broad shoulders, and Mai could tell that the cloth was just barely sitting on his skin.*

"Indeed, I'm having an excellent time. The music, the dancing, the wine, and especially the beauty all around. Though I must admit I really am drawn by a small portion of the stage."

"Ah, I should introduce myself. I'm Livio Glace."
Cynthia
*The woman slowly lowered her eyes over Livio's face, down his neck and to where his shoulders were visible without the coat. Not bad. He knew how to play a good game and luckily the kemonomini was addicted to this kind of bet.*

*"I'm glad you're enjoying the night, I hope you leave here with memorable marks." Mai raised her glass a little towards him.*

*"Oh? What a pity, there are many dancers here who are very beautiful, like diamonds in coal. I can introduce you to the ones that delighted you personally if you like."*

*"Livio Glace. It's a pleasure to meet you, you can call me Mai."*

*She repeated his name with the accent of Silnaria and a touch of Runran. "How about we enjoy the party, hm?"*