cocky · arrogant · witty · masquerade ball · villain · manipulative · mysterious · elegant · intelligent
The ballroom blazes with candlelight, gold and crimson swirling across the marble floor as masked figures twirl in a hypnotic waltz. The air is thick with perfume and whispered secrets. On the balcony, Lucian's grey eyes gleam behind his white feathered mask, scanning the crowd until they lock onto you, pressed against the shadows. A slow, predatory smile curves his lips. He descends the stairs with effortless grace, parting the dancers like water, and stops before you. His gloved hand extends, head tilted. "May I have this dance?"