For someone who was quite social, Lucien did not go to many parties, fearing he would do something while he was drunk that he would regret, but this time it was different, everyone would be wearing masks, so he was more so in the clear to have a fun time without really bad consequences.

Lucien had decided to dress up, so he fitted in more instead of looking like the outsider of the party. He decided to wear a white tuxedo with a red vest and a black tie. The mask he had chosen was one he absolutely loved. It was a jester mask that looks quite menacing and sinister, a mask that would suit Lucien's best friend Mikael more, but once Lucien made up his mind, he was not going to change it. The best part of it all for Lucien was that the brown hair dye had not washed out yet, so he thought that his costume suited him even more.

As Lucien approached the boat, a member of the crew stood infront of the board that lead on to the boat.

"I'm sorry, We do not allow bandits or sinister beings to join us." The crew member said, unflinching as Lucien got closer.

"Move now, or you'll be food for the fish!" Replied Lucien, using the most evil voice he could summon.

Peren, excited for the trip, and even more importantly, actually being invited to anything, immediately set to packing. Unfortunately, his formal clothing was limited to barely-worn tunic and slacks. It did little, however, to dampen his slightly misplaced enthusiasm.

Erk, on the other hand, was more than well equipped for such an occasion. After Peren had gotten the letter under his door, Erk had seized upon the opportunity to crash their party crashing. The wizard rarely ever left the academy any more, and even then it was always on missions or official business. He was glad enough to be getting out of the place without having to worry about head-hunters and dragons around the bend, even if this amounted to what was essentially a field trip.

The boat was certainly stunning, for Peren at least, if not for Erk. Still, it was quite impressive. Leaving his younger ward and the attendants to retrieve the luggage from the sable horse and dun pony that the two had arrived on, Erk stepped onto the boat, and turned around to look back at the hilly landscape from the deck. The sun was nearing the edge of the distant mountains, the sky just barely assuming a touch of crimson. It was almost as stunning as the paintings of exactly the same thing which adorned the walls of the administrative wing.

Shouts interrupted his reverie, as the horses, freed of their burden of cargo, turned and began to trot back towards the dirt-beaten paths the old elf had taken to the docks. Erk cut off the pursuit of the attendants with a shout, "Leave them be! They're heading back to the Garden stables. You need not worry." Leaving the bewildered lad (at least, in elven years. In actuality, he was probably older than the servants combined) and attendants on the docks, Erk descended the stairs to what appeared to be a lounge. Hopefully, the ride would be smooth enough to enjoy it.

Spotting someone who seemed to be Lucien, and the young miss herself, Erk crossed the room and seated himself in an armchair. "For someone of such obvious means," Erk began, addressing Crysta, "you certainly seem averse to using them."

Kira walked down where his usual casual clothes, with a case in his left hand. The bag contained his formal wear and some other clothes, including the firey red mask he had found in the store. Walking down to the boat that Crysta had said to come to in her letter. Just how many times did she write that letter anyway? wouldn't it not of been easier to ask Cid to spread the word around or ask the students themselves. He saw the boat in the distance, but he couldn't make anyone out just yet. Hoping that Faina would already be there he carried on walking to the boat, but taking his time just incase Faina isn't there just yet. He waved down to the boat, hoping that Crysta would see him waving, and meet him some way down the path.

Damn, damn, damn, damn! Faina was late AGAIN. It was ten after five. She had spend nearly an hour deciding what to pack and what dress would go with her elegant, beaded black half mask. She giggled just thinking about the outfit.

Slinging her bag over her shoulder, she almost sprinted down to the pier where the boat was docked. She had been suprised to recieve a letter. Unless everyone had gotten one, in which case it didn't matter. Hahah

After nearly tripping twleve times, she saw Kira with his bag, about to board the boat. He turned as if he was looking for someone and she waved, but he must not have seen her. Scowling, she picked up and pace and caught up with him, hugging him from behind.

Hi, Kira. You're coming too? That's great! She giggled. It would be like a vacation with her favorite person.

Kira got nudged forward by Faina, he laughed at her and greeted Crysta who had saw him waving and walked up to them. Hey there, both of ya. Trying to break my back again Faina?

Faina giggled and moved to stand beside Kira.

Not this time. Just wanted a hug.

She turned to Crysta and gushed, Thank you so much for inviting me. I'm really excited.

"wait up!" kairi ran up to faina panting "am...*pant* am i late?" she asked looking completely winded

((having some problems with my scanner im trying to use the dress i drew for this! lol ))