There is a large marbled floor with ornate inlay-ed floor decorations.  The ceiling is tall and also ornately decorated with beautiful plaster decorations that touches by gold lining.  The space is high and well lit with many windows but has a dark musky smell.
Grand Ballroom, Inside Castle
dancer
guard
I am a guard at the door. I protect the castle. I also make sure no one comes in who shouldn't. I am strong.
Good evening madam. May I enquire as to your business here?  I am a dancer and I'm with the Queen's Masquerade. Why do you ask? I ama guard madam. It is my duty to interrogate anyone I encounter in this building  I think I have seen you at this ballroom before. Do you come here sometimes when you're off-duty? Only strictly off the record  I thought so, I'm here every night and I see people from all walks of life. Some hide their identities, some don't.  There's no point in trying to blackmail me! I have no money!  Oh relax, I'm not here to blackmail anyone. I just enjoy knowing things that others do not  On another note, it is very musty in here. Perhaps you could open a window?  I agree, I'll open this window right next to us It sure is quiet at ths time of day. Where is everybody? You are the only one here ..  I've been wondering that myself. Maybe the Queen has decided to limit the attendance tonight. I know she does that from time to time. 