headlessgenius

[headlessgenius]

Emilka gives Francisco a box of fragrant gingerbread cookies baked by her especially for this occasion.

"Here you go. This is a gift for St. Nicholas from me, dear Señor Goya..."

@the-little-miss-poet

Oh, thank you, precious child!

(Goya gives Emilia bars of almonds in caramel.)

This is called guirlache. Typical sweet from Zaragoza. Enjoy.

[headlessgenius]

I don’t think so…

Boops nose. "Hello there."

Hello, young man. Careful. I’m all smudged in paint.

[headlessgenius]

Yes, but he didn’t seem to care about the side effects of the paint. Sometimes clients are just… difficult.

Boops nose. "Hello there."

Hello, young man. Careful. I’m all smudged in paint.

[headlessgenius]

Well, I got a commission from a client to paint him. He wanted me to use that glitched paint and I unfortunately suffered from nightmares because of it. Reliving my worst moments. I did finish the piece, though.

Boops nose. "Hello there."

Hello, young man. Careful. I’m all smudged in paint.

[headlessgenius]

(Goya draws a few small and fluffy clouds)

Much better. Thank you, young man. And… be careful if you see strange glitchy paint. It will awaken your worst fears… I don’t know how and luckily it appears to be rare, but it’s best to be forewarned.

Boops nose. "Hello there."

Hello, young man. Careful. I’m all smudged in paint.

[headlessgenius]

Not yet, I’m afraid. I’m not sure how the sky will look like when I finish. Should I draw some clouds, perhaps?

Boops nose. "Hello there."

Hello, young man. Careful. I’m all smudged in paint.

[headlessgenius]

Oh, so we do different kinds of art then! Take a look. I painted some flowers on the canvas.

(Goya shows a fresh painting with roses)

Boops nose. "Hello there."

Hello, young man. Careful. I’m all smudged in paint.

[headlessgenius]

You booped me. My name is Francisco Goya. I was a court painter for the Spanish royal family.

I am still a painter, so I get… frequent stains on myself. This is a side effect of my job.

Boops nose. "Hello there."

Hello, young man. Careful. I’m all smudged in paint.

[headlessgenius]

Boops nose. "Hello there."

Hello, young man. Careful. I’m all smudged in paint.

[headlessgenius]

Unbearable? Truly?

I suppose artists are very misunderstood…

@davidnmarat (David) & @headlessgenius

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Félicitations ! The stars of the evening have chosen you as dance and conversational partners for the waltz and/or quadrille. This thread is for you two to at least talk to each other and either get along or don't get along in an entertaining way.

The entrance to the ball may be found here, with more information and activities to partake in.

We would suggest describing your mask and greeting as a good starting point. Bonne chance !

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Here are some Out Of Character things to keep in mind:

You're both wearing masks, and might not recognise each other even if you know each other. Maybe if you want to be able to recognise your partner, ask OOCly first if you can.

For the specific dance partner threads, only post if you're a participant.

There's no word count requirement for roleplay posts. We encourage shorter, conversational posts to promote interaction, but we won't police writing styles.

Real life takes priority, so please be understanding if dance partners don't respond quickly. We hope for a conversation to develop within 2-4 weeks.

If your dance partner is unresponsive and you're eager to participate, use the general mingle threads. You might find a new partner or even ask a host or staff member to dance.

Remember, this is an in-character high-class event with etiquette expectations. While your character can be rude, avoid excessive disruptions. The focus should be on conversation and relationships.

Remember that in-character actions don't reflect out-of-character feelings. If a character is rude IC, don't take it personally OOC. If you do have any concerns, the messages will be open on this blog.

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We wish you a most pleasant encounter, and may fortune smile upon you and joy guide your steps!

[headlessgenius]

Neither have I, for a long time… I was too deaf to follow the music…

(Goya adjusts the device on his ear)

@davidnmarat (David) & @headlessgenius

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Félicitations ! The stars of the evening have chosen you as dance and conversational partners for the waltz and/or quadrille. This thread is for you two to at least talk to each other and either get along or don't get along in an entertaining way.

The entrance to the ball may be found here, with more information and activities to partake in.

We would suggest describing your mask and greeting as a good starting point. Bonne chance !

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Here are some Out Of Character things to keep in mind:

You're both wearing masks, and might not recognise each other even if you know each other. Maybe if you want to be able to recognise your partner, ask OOCly first if you can.

For the specific dance partner threads, only post if you're a participant.

There's no word count requirement for roleplay posts. We encourage shorter, conversational posts to promote interaction, but we won't police writing styles.

Real life takes priority, so please be understanding if dance partners don't respond quickly. We hope for a conversation to develop within 2-4 weeks.

If your dance partner is unresponsive and you're eager to participate, use the general mingle threads. You might find a new partner or even ask a host or staff member to dance.

Remember, this is an in-character high-class event with etiquette expectations. While your character can be rude, avoid excessive disruptions. The focus should be on conversation and relationships.

Remember that in-character actions don't reflect out-of-character feelings. If a character is rude IC, don't take it personally OOC. If you do have any concerns, the messages will be open on this blog.

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We wish you a most pleasant encounter, and may fortune smile upon you and joy guide your steps!

[headlessgenius]

“It seems so… I believe my mask represents a… kind of shrimp? It is grotesque and terrifying, so I quite enjoy it.”

Goya chuckles.

“Shall we dance now?”

@davidnmarat (David) & @headlessgenius

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Félicitations ! The stars of the evening have chosen you as dance and conversational partners for the waltz and/or quadrille. This thread is for you two to at least talk to each other and either get along or don't get along in an entertaining way.

The entrance to the ball may be found here, with more information and activities to partake in.

We would suggest describing your mask and greeting as a good starting point. Bonne chance !

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Here are some Out Of Character things to keep in mind:

You're both wearing masks, and might not recognise each other even if you know each other. Maybe if you want to be able to recognise your partner, ask OOCly first if you can.

For the specific dance partner threads, only post if you're a participant.

There's no word count requirement for roleplay posts. We encourage shorter, conversational posts to promote interaction, but we won't police writing styles.

Real life takes priority, so please be understanding if dance partners don't respond quickly. We hope for a conversation to develop within 2-4 weeks.

If your dance partner is unresponsive and you're eager to participate, use the general mingle threads. You might find a new partner or even ask a host or staff member to dance.

Remember, this is an in-character high-class event with etiquette expectations. While your character can be rude, avoid excessive disruptions. The focus should be on conversation and relationships.

Remember that in-character actions don't reflect out-of-character feelings. If a character is rude IC, don't take it personally OOC. If you do have any concerns, the messages will be open on this blog.

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We wish you a most pleasant encounter, and may fortune smile upon you and joy guide your steps!

[headlessgenius]

I am going, that much is clear.

Greetings, Maestro Chopin. Are you going to attend the upcoming masked ball? I am sure your younger sister has already told you about it.

- @headlessgenius

Ah! Monsieur! I am indeed, I nearly forgot. I just need to prepare what I’m wearing. And my mask, of course.

Who is going?

[headlessgenius]

I will be there. Luckily the hearing aid will allow me to appreciate the music.

*careful patpat*

- @headlessgenius

*smiles charmingly*

Ah, Hello, Monsieur Goya! Long time no see!

[headlessgenius]

Were you invited to a masked ball party too, Señorita Chopin?

*careful patpat*

- @headlessgenius

*smiles charmingly*

Ah, Hello, Monsieur Goya! Long time no see!

[headlessgenius]

The painting you did for the Duke of Wellington was stolen once! How do you feel about being stealing your paintings

Any stolen art is a tragedy, not just mine. In fact, during the French Invasion, as a party neutral on paper, I was part of a committee whose goal was to pick works of art for museums so that they could be appreciated by the masses.

[headlessgenius]

Oh… Goodbye, Ombré. Helene, here is chocolate for your friend for his good behavior. Can you give it to him later please? I will tell your parents that you were very good and deserved the mousse.

@your-dandy-king @rapports-de-combat

BFFs Painted!

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The shadow grabs the cinnamon roll and consumes it with glee, before shifting colours some more and sits down, holding the hand of its friend! It is so bad at staying still, being the result of flickering candlelight from grand chandeliers in dim lit theatres. But focusing on eating the pastry is helping it keep some kind of still and quiet!

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