Thornton & Coombs Dinner Party (Closed)

[jamesthorn]

The table is set with the family's finest china. The candles lit, and doors are open at Thornton Estate this evening. While the estate has seen countless elegant affairs throughout its long history, there's never been one quite like this one. Tonight, the Coombs are coming for dinner as William Thornton's personally invited guests. Despite the recipe for drama, there's still a dinner to be thrown and William has spared no expense for his son's newest girlfriend, Amelie. Fine wine, gourmet breads and cheeses, fruits, and appetizers are laid out in gorgeous displays by the caterer. To be certain that no nosy members of the press learn of tonight's momentary truce, the invitations were hand delivered and the family's private staff are serving.

Promptly, at eight o'clock dinner will be served, but in the meantime, there's plenty of time for mingling...and drama.

OOC: I've always used this particular property for Thornton Estate even though I believe it's more traditionally furnished than the one pictured. However, if you want an idea of the layout, there are plenty of photos and even a movie on the link above, lmao.

William is played by Pierce Brosnan. Obviously he's American in the game. If you wanna talk to William one on one, Rachel and I both have control of that old fart.

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[under_the_radar]

William tensed at the mention of his absent children. "They're extremely busy out of town. It was impossible for them to attend." He smiled tightly.

[aoife_coombs]

Her mother would never show her emotions in such a blatant way. Aoife swallowed. Her mother probably wasn't the best subject to think about right now.

"Completely understandable. This is just a small affair, after all. Only dinner, nothing that can't be missed. Or so I hope."

[under_the_radar]

"Indeed." William said. "And your family...your mother...they're well?"

[aoife_coombs]

Oh, really now?

Aoife pondered her options for a moment. "Did you ask my sister the same question?"

[under_the_radar]

"I've yet to speak to your sisters." William answered her honestly. He only approached this one because it was proper.

[aoife_coombs]

"Really? Oh, you're in for a treat. Don't forget my cousin either, mister Thornton. Alodia is such an intelligent young woman."

She sipped her water. "If you converse with her, the night will be over before you'd know it."

[under_the_radar]

William couldn't tell if that was a threat or an actual suggestion. He smiled tightly. "I'll be sure to say hello." He straightened. "Please enjoy the evening, Miss Coombs." He said and walked off. The less time he spent with these women the better.

[aoife_coombs]

That was.. A surprisingly quick end to the suffering

Aoife put her glass aside and decided to do her own tour of the house. If she was going to play the dumb little dolt, better flourish by it.