The spacious and bright hall was bustling with people, gathered in small groups, chatting and exchanging pleasantries, making the entire gathering extraordinarily lively. It was referred to as a gathering rather than a meeting or a party because it wasn't very formal. Some people wore suits while others dressed casually—though not overly so, at least not outlandishly—neither as structured as a cocktail reception nor as boisterous as a party.
"Actually, I'd prefer to dress like a retro hippie, then take my beloved guitar and sing a song on stage," Nicholas Cage said casually, holding a glass of wine as he observed the venue. He was dressed informally in a shirt, trousers, and sneakers, not at all like a gentleman but more like a street kid hopping by, yet his charm was undiminished.
