#sotiris: allies gala

[russovito]

local time: thursday, 24 november 2022. 20:45 location: city center, collective embassy. allies gala vito russo. theran romano. silvana romano. @credinaa​ blue text indicates they are speaking palavian with a cipritine accent.

it was a relief to have purpose again; the vacation theran had given vito was not something he’d enjoyed. the beastkin had lived a fully structured life after the venpalan family had taken him in, and the sudden slackening of that structure had been uncomfortable. rather than feeling free, vito had felt like he’d been blasted out an airlock into the open expanse. aimless and adrift, when the order to prepare a residence had come in, russo had buried himself in the task. then, when theran and silvana had arrived the friday before the gala, it had been all too easy to return to his position as the duteous guard.

yet, something was different. it was subtle, but the way theran spoke to him had changed. more willing to share his thoughts, his plans, he’d even asked vito for his opinion on several occasions without phrasing it like an academy professor probing to see if a student understood the curriculum. silvana, too, had a new glint to her eye. as the allies gala drew closer, she’d prepared his wardrobe as she did therans - something that had never happened before. rather than the plain black tux he’d anticipated donning, he was dressed in a custom blazer with patterns reminiscent of those found on afogoth, the planet where theran had found him. he didn’t know what these changes in the romanos meant, but he had a feeling they were just the beginning.

standing just behind the older couple, vito was the only one of their security team that stayed so close. tall even for venpalans, the beastkin is easily overlooked by the gala guests that approach his parents to talk. this suits him just fine as he repeatedly scans the dance hall, head on a constant swivel as reports from the rest of the team occasionally trickle in over the security earpiece. silvana gave a polite farewell to the conversation partner she’d snared and the trio set off for a nearby table, small enough that it only held four chairs and newly cleaned by one of the roving white robots the city had supplied for the evening. pulling out a chair for silvana, vito takes a step back and stands with hands clasped behind his back as theran joins his wife at the table.

“ I’m so glad we were able to come here. it’s so quaint, don’t you think, darling? and I must say, the air here is quite a bit cleaner than the last planet we visited. ”

“ you’re not wrong, but that planet was human, so it’s a difficult comparison. the food here is excellent, though. what we can eat of it, anyway. ”

[sotiris-rp]

allies gala; 24 november 2022

Sotiris Council Leaders, in partnership with the Collective, invite you to join us for the Allies Gala, celebrating the achievement of our joined communities while raising support for further cooperation and the spirit of unity. This event will be hosted from 18:00 to Midnight on the night of Thursday, November 24th at the Collective Embassy. The large waiting area will be reimagined as a dining area which is where guests are encouraged to start out the night. Meals will begin at 18:00 and will stop being served at 20:00. Snacks will be served throughout the entire night.

In the joining room, traditionally used for summits, there will be a dance hall where guests are encouraged to dance, mingle, and listen to live music provided by Chaebon, a Collective group specializing in dance music in various languages from throughout the alliance. 

All citizens are encouraged to join us for a night of networking, live music, dancing, and a delicious meal catered by Facilia Drumont, a Venpalan chef well-known throughout the Collective for her superb dishes. Registration is required for this event and citizens must be able to provide a Collective-issue identification card. Thank you, we hope to see you there.

additional information;

Dress code is Creative Black Tie. A creative black tie is best described as attire with a black-tie foundation with room for some creativity and flair. It maintains black tie formality but allows for the use of textures, colors, and accessories to personalize your look.

Femme.

Sequins and patterns. Instead of a formal dress or evening gown, femmes can mix it up by wearing a long dress with patterns and sparkly sequins.

Cocktail dress. The flexibility of creative black tie also allows for a shorter cocktail dress with a blazer and bold accessories.

Dressy separates. For creative black tie, femmes can wear dressy separates, like tuxedo pants and a white blouse accented with statement jewelry, or a modern pantsuit.

Basic black dress. Femmes can wear a plain black dress and accessorize it with an eye-catching purse. Creative black tie for femmes should feel red carpet-trendy, with subtle flairs and enhancements to bring a little excitement to their formalwear.

Masc.

Texture and color. Creative black tie encourages mascs to add pops of texture and color to their formal wear. Mascs can wear attire from velvet suits to paisley cummerbunds.

Vests. Vests are a staple in formal attire, and creative black tie provides the best opportunity for mascs to think outside of the box with their vest choices. Add a textured or colorful vest to a suit or tuxedo to infuse a layer of fun into a creative black tie outfit.

Accessories. Silk or satin lapels and bright-colored socks can give a stiff tuxedo a little creativity. Pairing a nice dinner jacket over a sleek black dress shirt with vibrant cufflinks, shirt studs, or pocket squares can also give this classic look a less-traditional feel.

[russovito]

russo and the romanos; allies gala

Vito Russo is acting as a security guard during the Allies Gala. He is one of several, but he is the only one who isn’t dressed in a plain black tuxedo. He stands just behind Theran Romano at all times during the night and does not eat with the couple. 

⤷ Hair styled as pictured ⤷ Dark purple shirt with a patterned jacket ⤷ Black slacks and oxford dress shoes ⤷ Gold ring with a black stone on right index finger ⤷ Leoran translation pin on left lapel, earbud in left ear ⤷ Transparent security earpiece in right ear

Theran Romano and Silvana Romano tower over most guests at the allies gala, measuring at 6′8′’ and 6′4′’ respectively. They are relaxed and confident, but where Theran is quiet and direct, Silvana is the social butterfly that keeps conversations moving.

⤷ White hair, styled as pictured ⤷ Theran wears a black tuxedo with colorful bowtie and pocket square ⤷ Gold watch with black band and dragon and koi details ⤷ Silvana wears a black dress with a white wrap ⤷ Gold jewelry, including a pair of gold earrings with pearl drops

[sotiris-rp]

sotiris de leora: newsletter;

November heralds Sotiris’ winter season, but temperatures are still warm enough to enjoy the island’s black sand beaches, lush rainforests, and big waves. Day temperatures will reach the low 80s, and you’ll see cold weather at night when temperatures can drop into the high 60s. The Sotiris council suggests taking advantage of the balmy daytime temperatures with waterfall hikes and rain forest walks, though warmth can always be found in the meditation coves or the natural hotsprings just outside the Hunter’s Warren. 

During November, the average rainfall in Sotiris is around four to five inches —the third rainiest month after December and January. Since temperatures fall as you venture above sea level, you may even need to take a jacket with you if you plan to venture deep into the forest. Hunters are advised to ready their winter gear and Starfleet soldiers who do not tolerate the chill well should prepare their cold-weather uniforms. 

The volume of Collective vacationers is expected to dip, but the Council believes expatriate settlers will continue to increase over the winter months as transport ships are still scheduled on a regular basis. Due to the incident at the food and wine festival, the festival scheduled for November has been cancelled until the subject or subjects responsible are found. The Sotiris Council apologizes for the inconvenience, but they must put the safety of citizens above all else. To make up for the lack of festivities, they have scheduled an Allies Gala for the night of the 24th, to be hosted by at the Collective Embassy. More information about this event will be released by our journalists on Friday the 11th.

Lastly, the Sotiris Council would like remind all citizens that recreational substances legal on Collective planets have not yet been approved by the council for use on Leora! We can confirm University Lecturer Marli Woodglade successfully awakened as an Archlord cultivator, but rumors this advancement was due to her being dosed with Dorian at the food and wine festival are completely unfounded. The Sotiris Council will be sending additional samples of Dorian to the hospital for testing, but reminds the general public that in the meantime, using this unknown drug for the possibility of advancement to Underlord and Archlord respectively, is highly dangerous.

Thank you, and have a wonderful November here on Sotiris.

TLDR; INFORMATION

Balmy weather, medium humidity

Warm water at the beach during the day, chilly at night

Drugs continue to be a problem. Dorian in particular is in high demand.

There is a rumor going around that high doses of Dorian can help Leorans advance from highgold to underlord, and from underlord to archlord. This rumor has driven up the price of Dorian as well as its demand in the city