[after the arrival dance, before the constellation dance]

[labyrinthique]

[Felix's psychic voice can be just as biting as his actual one, particularly when he's in a Mood. Which is most days, lately]

I realize not everyone here has had the privilege of living at court, but would it kill you to at least pretend to be competent at dancing?

Honestly, at this rate they're going to uncover the lot of us the next time some of you step onto the dance floor, and I can imagine what a mess that would turn out to be.

[There's a small pause, Felix's thoughts redirecting and gathering themselves. He sounds less angry now, though]

And is anyone else sensing some eerie parallels to their own worlds?

Comments

[howexciting]

There is? And what semblance is that, pray tell? This reminds me distinctly of Carnevale, but it is only due to the dancing and masks.

[canbebrave]

The dancing, the manners, the way everyone seems so tense. ... I believe they each have their own agendas, the same as home.

We must trust no one.

[canbebrave]

Except for each other, of course. That part, that is most different.

[howexciting]

This is true. Even in my home, it was no better time to pretend to be someone else. Perhaps it is best to be cautious, as you said.

I trust you implicitly, Sansa. Have no worries there.

[canbebrave]

I am still new to it- but as I trust you, Leonardo.

[howexciting]

Is there anyone you have noticed in particular, or is it just a general feeling? If it is one person, we may be able to watch them a little more closely as a group, and see whether they are part of the Key to this Lock.

[canbebrave]

No. And that is what frightens me most- I feel it from everyone here. It is the same as home.

[howexciting]

The masks do make it easier for secrets to be kept, for hidden alliances to form... I can see where it would disquiet you. I will try to keep an eye out for anything, although I haven't found much yet of any significant importance to us all. At least, nothing that hasn't already been discovered about the dance and our purpose here.