Once the trepidation of being transported to somewhere wholly unknown wears off, Fiona is able to marvel at the surroundings. The hall is breath-taking - it's definitely well-suited for an event like this (moreso than it is for, say, a gun-toting American to mow down hordes of zombie cultists in).
She's wearing a light blue floral-patterned dress, heels and a pair of ear-rings inset with vibrant red stones. Hewie is not dressed in anything (because Fiona will never be one of those pet owners) apart from his best collar. His only collar really, but it's still good. The invite said gift-optional, but she didn't feel right not bringing something, and there's always room for a set of those hefty round scented candles, right?
The (man dressed as a?) Chinese dragon's an interesting touch. Gives the whole thing a bit of a multicultural feel to it.
Barong isn't big enough to be man-sized (or two-man-sized, as the tradition goes with the Balinese dance made in his honor.) He's only about the size of a regular lion. Fiona (and Hewie, should he be in attendance) can get a closer look at this fact, as the creature is now trotting up to her!
"Hello! Welcome to the castle Salazar! Is that a gift for the couple? Would you like me to take it for you to where it needs to go? I am more than happy to help!"
He could be a short person? In a very authentic-looking- no, it's the real deal. Okay then. Don't stare, Fiona. Just smile. "...Hello!" She nods politely, because what else are you gonna do? "I'm Fiona, this is Hewie..." who is indeed present (as he gets a mention in the second paragraph) and greets Barong at a moderate, in-door volume.
"Yes," she holds up the parcel, and looks again at the helpful dragon. She doesn't see any hands. She's not sure what the protocol is here. "...Or you can show me where to take it, whichever is easier..."
Barong, after his offers and welcome, gives a comical, jingling bow to both the girl AND her dog (who WAS mentioned in the second paragraph, how about that.)
"Oh, no trouble at all! You may just set it here with me." Meaning put it on the floor so he can most likely pick it up with his teeth, since he doesn't want to make a move towards her hand with his mouth open, as that could be scary! "And then, if you would like, I can see you to your seat!" His tail wags back and forth with a 'fwip fwip fwip' sound. He is a helper!
And how can you say no to a face like that. Seriously, how. She places the parcel down as she assumes he means for her to and from there she and Hewie (Indeed, stealthily concealed within the second paragraph. Like Ninja!) will follow him wherever they need to go.
"So, you're acquainted with the bride or the groom?" She figures the answer is Si but it sounds better than asking 'What's a Chinese Dragon doing on a Spanish castle? In Spain?' my what big teeth you have grandmother
"I am an ally and mentor of the groom; he has also graciously allowed me to reside within his grand castle. I am also an ally and friend of Hippolyta's. They are magnificent beings both."
The creature picks up the gift with careful teeth, and with dancing, hopping steps, his head ticking back and forth to keep the beat he seems to walk to, Barong happily leads Fiona to which seat is hers. She gets an outside aisle one so Hewie can comfortably lie or sit next to her. Awww, considerate.
She's wearing a light blue floral-patterned dress, heels and a pair of ear-rings inset with vibrant red stones. Hewie is not dressed in anything (because Fiona will never be one of those pet owners) apart from his best collar. His only collar really, but it's still good. The invite said gift-optional, but she didn't feel right not bringing something, and there's always room for a set of those hefty round scented candles, right?
The (man dressed as a?) Chinese dragon's an interesting touch. Gives the whole thing a bit of a multicultural feel to it.
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"Hello! Welcome to the castle Salazar! Is that a gift for the couple? Would you like me to take it for you to where it needs to go? I am more than happy to help!"
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"Yes," she holds up the parcel, and looks again at the helpful dragon. She doesn't see any hands. She's not sure what the protocol is here. "...Or you can show me where to take it, whichever is easier..."
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"Oh, no trouble at all! You may just set it here with me." Meaning put it on the floor so he can most likely pick it up with his teeth, since he doesn't want to make a move towards her hand with his mouth open, as that could be scary! "And then, if you would like, I can see you to your seat!" His tail wags back and forth with a 'fwip fwip fwip' sound. He is a helper!
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"So, you're acquainted with the bride or the groom?" She figures the answer is Si but it sounds better than asking 'What's a Chinese Dragon doing on a Spanish castle? In Spain?' my what big teeth you have grandmother
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The creature picks up the gift with careful teeth, and with dancing, hopping steps, his head ticking back and forth to keep the beat he seems to walk to, Barong happily leads Fiona to which seat is hers. She gets an outside aisle one so Hewie can comfortably lie or sit next to her. Awww, considerate.
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