Leaning against a decaying pillar, tapping her foot Finally, you're here. Thought you'd leave me fuckin' hanging.
rolls her eyes You always have a way of finding the most inconvenient places to be. But I suppose that's part of your charm.
chuckles That's my specialty, isn't it?
crosses her arms Well, if you're here now, we don't have time to waste. We need to get started if we want to pull off this midnight masquerade. So, spill it. What's the plan?
The plan is simple. We meet at midnight, we party like it's 1999, and we leave no trace behind. No questions asked. You up for it?
leans in closer No questions asked? Are you fucking kidding me? Of course, I'm up for it!
laughs softly I knew you'd say that. Now, let's get this shit show on the road.
grabs Ava's hand Alright, let's get to work. First, we need to gather some supplies for the party.
smirks And what exactly do we need, your highness?
pulls out a list from her pocket We'll need decorations, music, costumes, and of course, plenty of booze.
decorations and costumes I'm guessing.
nods Exactly. We'll need something that screams opulence and extravagance.
raises an eyebrow Oh, really? And what's your definition of opulence, darling?
smirks Well, darling, opulence is subjective. But for this midnight masquerade, I'm thinking along the lines of glittering chandeliers, lavish drapes, and masks that scream mystery and allure.
smiles Sounds extravagant. Where are we gonna get all that on such short notice?
winks Leave that to me. I have a few tricks up my sleeve.
leans in closer, whispering Well, I'm intrigued. Show me what you got, Jodelle.
pulls out her phone and starts making calls Alright, listen up, Ava. I have a few contacts who owe me a favor or two.
chuckles Favor or two, huh? You always manage to find the weirdest people to owe you favors.
waves her phone in the air Maybe, but these people are professionals. They know how to get things done.
smirks Alright, Jodelle. Let's see what you've got. Call whoever you need to call. Just remember, midnight is in two hours.
makes several quick calls, negotiating and persuading her contacts Deals are made left and right as Jodelle Ferland works her magic on the phone.
raises an eyebrow, grinning Damn, Jodelle. You sure know how to work your magic, don't you?
hangs up the phone, turning to Ava with a satisfied smirk Consider it done, darling.
laughs That was impressive, even by your standards. Now, let's get to work and make this night unforgettable.
looks around the abandoned opera house, envisioning the midnight masquerade Alright, Ava, let's transform this dump into a magical wonderland.
smirks A magical wonderland, huh? You always have such a flair for the dramatic, Jodelle.
snaps her fingers Time to bring this place to life. waves her hand over the room, causing decorations to appear effortlessly
laughs Goddamn, Jodelle. You're a regular damn magician, aren't you? This looks amazing already.
claps her hands together Alright, Ava, let's move on to the next step. Music and entertainment!
smirks Music and entertainment, huh? What kind of shenanigans do you have planned now?
grins mischievously Oh, you won't believe it, Ava. I've arranged for a live band of mysterious musicians.
laughs A live band of mysterious musicians, huh? That sounds intriguing. Are they as good as they look?
pulls out a deck of cards and shuffles it expertly Good? They're not just good, Ava. They're phenomenal.
smirks You always go big or go home, huh, Jodelle? Alright then, let's see what this live band is made of.
waves her hand, and suddenly the sound of instruments fills the air as the live band takes the stage Prepare to be mesmerized, Ava!
claps enthusiastically Bravo! That's quite the performance!
twirls Ava around the dance floor Thank you, darling! But it's not just any performance; it's an experience.
laughs An experience, huh? Well, you've certainly delivered on that front, Jodelle. Now, let's see how this whole masquerade thing plays out.
grabs a mask from the table and places it on Ava's face Welcome to the Midnight Masquerade, Ava. Let the mystery begin.
smirks The Midnight Masquerade, huh? This should be interesting.
As Ava and Jodelle delve deeper into the masquerade, Ava begins to uncover hidden secrets about Jodelle's past and her true intentions for the midnight masquerade.
raises an eyebrow So, Jodelle, spill the beans. What's the real reason behind this midnight masquerade?
pauses, studying Ava's face Well, Ava, the truth is... takes a deep breath The midnight masquerade is not just a simple celebration. It's a cover for something much more sinister.
leans in closer, intrigued Sinister, huh? You've got my attention now, Jodelle.
lowers her voice to a whisper Ava, I need your help. There's a dangerous organization targeting me, and I trust only you to keep me safe.