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Renee walked into the club unescorted, she had yet to socialize with others and it seemed some or most were already going with someone or as a group with their friends. It was a let down that she was going by herself, but at the same time she figured it was good for her to get out. She changed out of her cheerleading outfit into a long red sequin dress that wrapped around her neck. She was going for subtly but not too revealing. Her hair was neatly braided and formed a crown around the top of her head. It seemed only appropriate to change for the occasion.

Renee glanced at Mariette and politely took the gift bag from her "i would love a gift bag" she said with a bright smile. She would put some time aside to see what the gift bag had in it. She quietly continued to look around, this was her first time here. She reached into the gift bag and pulled out the necklace and put it on. She smiled, Mariette was right it did go well with her dress, that was something she forgot accesories.

Since the birth of her twins, Solange hadn't yet been back to work. Her underground side job would have to wait a long while, but the bar still needed a tender. As she strode up to Catch Em All it occurred to her that she had never really been to the other areas of the club. It was odd to say the least, but maybe tonight would be as good of an introduction to the other side as any. At the very least it gave her a break. Those kids were a handful! An adorable, lovable handful, but a little night out while her pups were safely tucked in at home (with a fussy Wendy coddling them) sounded nice.

Solange had few things in the way of "nice" clothes, and in the end she had worn a dress Cordelia had purchased for her for Christmas. She had sworn she would burn it, but apparently, it had come in handy. It clung in soft places, which was a far cry different than her every day attire. She just hoped with the cardigan she wore over it she wouldn't freeze to death.

Meanwhile, there was a pair that stood out quite a bit. Bethanne had her arm looped around Shousuke's arm, making the height difference between the two of them painfully obvious. As much as Shou loved Beth, she and her moody sibling made him feel like a toddler. He smoothed his hand down his button up shirt, and looked at Bethanne, "How did I let you talk me into coming here? I have work to do."

Bethanne clucked her tongue. "It's a fun night out, and we both know you needed it. You've been spending so much time by yourself that I was getting worried." He seemed to be going down to the waterfront a lot these days; probably to write sad poetry, or sing the fish to sleep. Whatever one did while depressed.

Shousuke had come for food and to keep his friend off his back. Bethanne had come to look fabulous. She strutted around in her new dress, looking at the growing crowd. For once she didn't feel a little nagging in the back of her head like she usually did. Even for an extrovert, Bethanne worried about making public appearances based on her own appearance. Tonight, she was magnificent in a low cut dress, and no one could tell her otherwise.

"I'm not your son, Bethanne, so you don't have to keep holding my arm."

"Aren't you my date?" She looked at him with a pout, and smiled when he smirked. "See? We're on a date. So you have to stay."

"...Who put you up to this? Tryce, Raiden, Raxka...Will?" Shousuke asked with suspicion.

Bethanne snorted. "Give me some credit, will you! This was all my idea. Now come on!" And she drug him further in.

Tristan had never dreamt of going to a dance; he'd certainly never imagined he'd be asked to one. While he generally dressed in costume, he wasn't sure that was appropriate attire for a dance. Instead, he'd donned something his Uncle had provided; a red vest over a long sleeved white dress shirt. He had a matching pin on tie at his collar. He was surprised it made him so uncomfortable; they weren't tight, he knew that; they were a size bigger than what he normally wore; and yet they felt tight.Tight and hot. Was that nerves?

He never felt nervous when performing, maybe that was what he'd have to consider this. No, that wouldn't work. He couldn't act, not after Aya showed up, anyway. He decided to wait for him there; leaning against the wall awkwardly. He thought he recognized a few of the party goers, but he wasn't altogether sure he wanted to engage conversation---wait, was that Renee?

He'd met Renee at a lemonade stand, long ago. Before he'd grown. He waved at her. "Hey!" he called. "You look great! How've you been?"

Yanmei glanced up at the DJ pod that almost looked to be hovering above the dance floor as the night's DJ called out. She followed his gaze down to the one who was trying to hide behind a curtain. What a pity that the pink hues only made his dark color stand out any more. She sauntered over towards him and leaned forward to look over the partly hidden Morgan. "And does this handsome devil plan to hide all night long? What a waste."

Ajax hardly recognized Solange since it had been so long. But he did have a natural knack for remembering women. He was amazed to see how well she looked. He would have to get around to saying hello to here later on in the night when he could leave Caileen.

Mitja's eyes feel on a pair of twins who walked in. She could tell by the way the male was standing he was not comfortable here and it seemed that he was skilled in fighting. She looked over Raiden and would have to be careful to keep an eye on him. Though she was sure his twin would keep him in hand. She was distracted from her gaze by a hand on her shoulder and a face brought right next to her.

Gao laughed and he pressed against Mitja, "Not everything needs to be a fight little sister...maybe you should have worn a dress and that little fight could have shown you how to use a sword." He turned to the left to avoid a elbow jab from the whirlapede. He laughed and smiled under his black mask and moved away from her laughing.

Carwyn smiled brightly seeing a young nervous riolu, Riley, standing out side. He took a few graceful steps towards him as the child entered in, "Hello there my handsome little one. You look ready for a party. Please do come in and enjoy yourself."

Mariette saw Tristan walk in and was about her greet him when she heard him call out to Renee. She was glad that he new someone there. She would say hello to him a little later on.

Aya had forgone his usual paisley shirt and double strapped pants for a dark deep maroon tunic, the long fringed dark blue vest and matching slacks offset it quite nicely. His glasses sat on the bridge of his nose, he pushed them up a little as he walked towards Tristan. He smiled a fanged smile, his red eyes glittering. He had pulled back his hair into a small ponytail, tied off with a maroon ribbon. As usual when held at his sides his sleeves covers to his fingertips. He walked up next to Triss matching the shadows. He leaned in, one hand above Triss' head. He spoke low, "Hey there."


Sly slithered into the club, a soft pink bow tied around his neck as his trainer wanted him to be safe. He made a face, how the heck was having a pink ribbon tied around you...safe?