Bella Detroit pulls up to an undiscolosed location.  At the entrance of the dock there is a poster that reads:

Welcome to the Hidden Council's Annual Costume Ball, you may begin boarding at 7am. 

It is again time for the Hidden Council's Annual Costume Ball.  Everyone is very excited.  Recently, there have been several Mortal Watchers murdered.  As we all know, the Watcher's are very important to the Immortals.  They stand between us, and the discovery of our existence by the mortal world.  The watchers ensured all tales of the Immortals became Fairy Tales or Mythology.  We all know that if the mortals were to discover our existence, there would be widespread panic and "Witch Hunts".  We must discover who is threatening our existence and put an end to it.  A Spectral Inquisitor will be attending, to help us discover who is behind these murders.  Those that cannot attend will receive a personal visit from the Inquisitor for interrogation.  We think most would prefer to handle this meeting with a crowd around!

We have been informed that the Watcher, Professor Jackson, has just invented a sunscreen that will allow the Vampyr to be out in sunlight for short periods.  We are sure the Vampyr are thrilled by this discovery.  It was the professor's father who found the cure for the Were's severe allergy to silver, and his grandfather invented Vamp Juice, a blood substitute that has most of the nutrients of human blood.  Vampyr can survive for a week on this juice before the need only a small amount of human sustenance.  They no longer have to take lives to survive.  We are very grateful to Professor Jackson and his ancestors.

We all have to wonder if we will see a repeat of last year's brawl between Nineve and Morganna.  They had an altercation and were escorted from the ball.  Here is the story, for the few who might not know:  Merlin, who is Morganna's husband, and Nineve, fell in love centuries ago.  In a desperate act, Nineve lulled Merlin to sleep, carried him off, and kept him prisoner in a cave under her lake.  When Lancelot, Merlin and Morganna's eldest son, became old enough, he stormed the cave.  He carried with him Excalibur, a spelled sword that he had created.  He was able to breach Nineve's spells and rescue his father.  Lancelot died mysteriously two years later.  The inquisitor determined that no spells had been used in his death, and the Professor's ancestor ruled out poison.  By custom, Lancelot's fiancé, Guinevere, was forced to marry his younger brother, Arthur.  This leaves Arthur as the Heir Apparent.  We all wish Morgaanna a very long, long existence!  Morganna was a wise ruler durning Merlin's absence.

We would like to ask that if you are not a member of the actualy mystery that you refrain from interaction once the party begins.  You may of course visit with our passengers while they are boarding.  And if you are a free passenger, you may visit with them before and after the mystery takes place.  But, if you are not a cast member, please during the mystery do not post.

Host:

Welcome all to the Bella Detroit, I thank you for your great patience while we shuffled around the ship to preserve your safety. 

(OOC) I have to work till mid afternoon and wanted to show you how to speak in the game for proper format. (OOC)

Host: 

Anytime you have something to say, make sure you place your name first as you see in the word Host, which is me.  When I am speaking as my character the Host, I will begin it in this way and you should do the same with your character.

Sometimes someone says something or does something so funny that you have to laugh or comment about something not pertaining to the cast member they are playing. You will be saying this Out Of Character.   Like this.

(OOC) Not funny Riddle, you made me laugh so hard my beer went up my nose. (OOC)

Host:

Make sure you have read the basics from the thread in which you selected your character, as soon as I get home from work, I will finish mailing out all of your confidential packages as well as your Things to do lists. 

Again,we are so excited to see all of you taking part in our Live Event. 

Host:

With everything ready, the flowers perfect, every suite immaculate with tropical fruit bowls and chocolates, the bars stocked and the smell of the evenings meal wafting about the decks.  She eagerly awaited the guests to begin their arrival.

Steps onto the deck of the magnificent vessel that was being used to host the cruise. Smiling he walks forward noticing all the little details the Giovanna had taken the tame to arrange. A beautiful aroma lingered enticingly all over the ship. Stepping up to Giovanna he takes her hand and kisses it softly, straightening up he shakes out the jacket of his blue oxford shirt outfit

Miss Giovanna may I say you have done a spectacular job putting this all together. It is truly an amazing feat.

Rembrandt steps out of his cab with his hands full with luggages, he makes his way to the cruise. The moment he walks in he sees Giovanna and Rover. He walks over to them and gives both of them a hug.

Hi guys, how are you doing? I'm really impressed by this ship Giovanni, what you did can't be described by any words, it's truely impressive. Kudos to you. Alright, I'll see you guys later, I'm going drop my luggage in the suite before dinner begins.

Rembrandt explores the ship, and found many magnificent things. He found his suite and opens it. The moment he steps in, he was impressed by the decorations of the room. He drops his luggages and relaxes in his suite.

Smiling at Rover, he was such a gentleman.

Why thank you Rover, but I couldn't have done it alone.  Many thanks to the fine crew members.  We searched high and low for only the best.  After all, she carries the Detroit name and as such we had to adhere to only the finest of details.  That started with the staff and moved up.  Please my dear friend, your cabin servant awaits to help you unpack and get settled, I shall see you soon. 

With that she kisses him on his cheeks and waves at his cabin servant who obediently collects Rovers luggage and leads him to the elevator.

Smiles and waves over his shoulder, while allowing the servant to lead him to the elevator. Pulling the young man closer he slips him a $100 bill and tells him to take his bags to his room, and not to tell anyone where he is. Watching the servant go with his bags he pulls out a cigarette and goes over to the side railing loving the feeling of the fresh sea breeze on his skin

Kieran:

Between feeling sick, the bumpy flight here and that crazy cab driver, Kieran felt sicker than ever.  She hoped that Professor Jackson would have a tonic to help her feel better tonight.  She did so need to speak with Gregori this evening. 

Queen Tatiana

Queen Tatiana's coach pulls up, and her driver hurries around to open her door and take her hand to escort her out. As she rises with the grace possessed only by the Fae, she quietly, but authoritatively asks her driver to please bring her baggage to the royal suite that herself and King Oberon will be staying in. As she spoke with the driver, King Oberon had come to stand beside her. She puts her hand on top of his, and they board the ship.

After going to their suite to get dressed for dinner, they emerge and make their way toward the main dining room to greet the other guests they will be cruising with. Queen Tatiana is dressed in a satin red formal evening gown, with her hair pinned up elegantly, and a small tiara placed atop her head. As she enters the room, she feels many gazes upon her, and knows that some are looks of jealousy, and some are looks of longing, and she squeezes her husbands hand and smiles at him, and goes to say hello to the first people that she sees.

Christy:

Over the ships intercom system you hear the following:

How do I work this thing?  A loud thud as the microphone hits the floor hurts everyones ears.  Did I do that?  Well how am I supposed to know what to do?  Its not like I have ever been on a ship you fool.  .....

Why is my voice echoing? 

You mean it has been on this whole time? 

Clears throat

Dinner will be served in 15 minutes, please make your way to the lavatory......I mean the dining room.

She turns and faces the perses with the microphone still on.  Man, I have to really go pee something horrible.  Do you have a big cup?  I don't think I can make it very far.

(OOC) People seem to be arriving late, so please, when you are online, make sure to post your arrival in the dining room so we can get this thing started. (OOC)

It was another in a string of hot days, and Matt Haas was thankful for the sea breeze against the sweat of his brow. He had arrived alone moments before and now found himself climbing the gangplank with his bag slung over one shoulder. When he reached the top, he was temporarily stunned by the ship's beauty--not to mention that of the ocean beyond. He let his bag fall to the ground at his side as he took in the view, and before he knew it, one of the ship's crew had collected it for him and was offering to lead him to his suite.

He followed the man below deck and down a corridor to his room. After unlocking the door, Haas side-stepped to allow the man to take the bag inside while he peeled a crisp bill from his money clip. He pressed the money into the crewman's palm, thanked him for his assistance and closed the door after him.

As soon as he was alone, Haas unpacked his belongings. He could faintly smell dinner being prepared and his stomach rumbled involuntarily. He glanced at the clock and realized that he had better hurry up and get to the dining room. He grabbed his hat from where he had tossed it and made his way upstairs.

Puck

Arriving a bit late, Puck steps out of his carriage and smiles. It had been a good day, alcohol had been involved, so naturally Puck was a bit tipsy. Demanding that someone else brought his bags to his abode, Puck stumbled towards the dining room. Saying a cheery hello to everyone who passes, people were beginning to give him weird looks. Maybe it was the slur in his words, maybe it was the stumble in his walk, but something told him tonight was going to be fun.

Slipping laxatives into the water containers on his way by, Puck grinned and took a seat

Seth:

Feeling the cool breeze of the night whipping the outer jacket of his tux, he inhales deep appreciating the odor of the salt water and delicate floral breezes that floated on the night air. Boarding the vessel he looks around and sees a lone man on the railing smoking. Coughing slightly as the smoke reaches his over-sensitive nose, he makes his way to the dinning car. Seeing his table across the room he goes and sits down adjusting the small blue rose pinned to his vest. Looking around he sees Queen Tatiana, smiling just enough to show his pointed teeth he settles in to wait for Bastet and the rest of his family.

Jackson

Jackson gets out a cab and arrives at the foot of the boot, with lots of old looking suitcase which are labeled 'Fragile be Careful' he makes his way up the ramps in a hurrying motion with the cabby behind carrying a trolley fully of Jackson's luggage.

Jackson arrives in the Dinning room to meet Kieran, with his nose turned up at everybody else like usual, Jackson turn his back to everyone else and has general chatter with Kieran, who he admires as he is his number one pupil.

He then turns to the cabby who was carrying his luggage and takes him along to his quarters to unpack his stuff, after which he returns to the Dining room with Kieran.

Hawk looks at the huge cruise ship that he'd be calling home. He walks onto the gangplank with a bag full of stuff in each hand (normal wear and RP wear). He had a leather jacket on his back with a hole in the back, just wide enough for a katana's sheath to fit in. You could see the handle of said sword in his jacket as he walked aboard. He paid a crewman to show him to his quarters, which were beautifully furnished with a light, airy paint on the walls, beautiful blue carpeting, and polished mahogany furniture that was lovingly hand-crafted.

He takes the sword and lays it on the bed, putting it in a guitar case that he'd just taken the guitar out of. He changed into more formal wear and walked out on deck with the guitar.

Anubis:

Makes his way out of his suite, and tries to find his way to the dining room. He walks through a door with the exit sign. Is this the dining room? He looks around and sees nothing but darkness. Hello? Is anyone there? Gosh where is everyone it is getting late. Well I guess I'm early, I guess I'll head to the bar first to get a drink first.

He walks through the door and tried to find the bar. He had many unsuccessful trips, especially one where he ended up in the girl's bathroom. After 10 mins he walked into the dining room by accident and found everyone, he saw Seth and took a seat beside him. Hey Seth, have you seen Bastet anywhere? She is late as usual.

Puck

Walking away from everybody Puck smirks and stands in a corner, setting mice on the floor and watching them crawl through the tables. Ducking out onto the back deck, he sits on the ledge letting the breeze ruffle his hair.

Lighting a smoke Puck sighs. This cruise was going to be a fun time, however he kind of felt out of place. Frowning and laying down on the ledge he began to doze off. Hearing laughter and talking from inside Puck smirked to himself. It wouldn't be too long before people started freaking out

Seth:

Smiles as Anubis sits down next to him, he had always like Anubis not just because he was one of the Family but because he seemed to get him more than the rest did No she hasn't arrived yet, I told her before I left she needed to be ready to go soon enough. If she isn't here in the next 20 minutes I will call her