For those that have followed my fangirlish writings with these two, these are modern-AU versions of these characters.
Gannayev "Gann" Darrinvale. Half-elf form.
Gannayev "Gann" Darrinvale. Half-elf form.
It had taken him some time to put everything together: the hors d'oeuvres, the three-course meal, the desserts, the drinks--everything was perfect. He'd sent out the invitations to everyone he'd known lived in the area and wouldn't be adverse to that kind of a party. However, about a week before the party, he'd heard that someone new had moved into the neighborhood--a young woman who was from an important family, living out on her own for the first time. Figuring his invitation might be better received in person, he had dressed up in a decent-looking suit with gold accents and polished shoes.
The woman's estate wasn't that far away from his--it was down the street a couple of blocks, and on the opposite side of the street. He'd walked over there and knocked on the door, and when it opened, he cleared his throat.
"Hello," he started, half-looking at the invitation in his hand. "I'm hosting a party in a week's time at the estate just up the street, and I was hoping that you would consider attend--"
"Gann?"