<span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Calisto moved on the well worn path that would carry her to the house. Never had she been to this place, but the invitation promised adventure and a time to remember through the ages. She simply could not help herself. As she stepped into the clearing her breath caught in her throat. The mansion was enormous. Larger and more decadent than she could have ever imagined. The large flakes of snow falling around it added a sense of mystery and the feel of older more civil times. Her slender form shivered a bit under the large cloak and she was thankful for the hood. Her steps slowed and her eyes scanned the immediate area. There were many more people moving about the grounds walking toward the mansion. A smile slipped over her glossy lips...</span><br/><br/><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">The large doors open and her eyes widen at the foyer. The color and the opulence inside were just as breathtaking as the outside appearance. Her hands moved the clasp of the dark red cloak she wore and nimble fingers released it quickly. She shook some of the snow off and handed it a man draped in shadow who had held his hand out for it. Her hands slipped the skirt of her dress and shook out any snow or wrinkles that may have found their way upon her. A slender hand held the skirt and she made her way toward the music as it echoed through the home.</span><br/><br/><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">She happened upon the ball room and her smile only grew wider. It was a busy place and seemingly the hub of meeting and gathering. Couples had pressed against one another in corners and shadows. The masks hid faces from view and it was all the more exciting. Her mask fit to her face perfectly as if made for her. The bodies that swirled and twirled on the dance floor before her and she simply could not wait. An odd feeling slipped into the base of her stomach. A feeling of excitement as it seemed forest butterflies were tickling along the inside of her. She took a deep breath and slipped into the crowd. Time to find out what his place had to offer...</span>