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Nothing warms a house like a houseful of guests!

Jul 30, 2009 09:22

Where: Nokoru's house, 333 Blanche Avenue
When: Backdated Monday, July 27, 8:00 PM onwards
Who: EVERYONE
What: A party!
Rating: C for Come On In!

( The Imonoyamas could never afford to be nearly as careless as they seemed. )

!party, count d, clarice ferguson, nokoru imonoyama, *status-in progress, troy bolton, lulu spencer, felix gaeta, !open

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never_blink July 30 2009, 17:41:15 UTC

The very first arrival perched in a chair back in the corner, already furnished with a plate of food and a drink by the host and actually feeling fairly calm, if a bit bewildered.

Clarice had been sent over by the bakery with the food and cakes he'd ordered, ready to act as caterer. But no sooner had she arrived than he had insisted she sit and completely taken over unloading the confections, all the while drawing her into pleasant conversation until Clarice even found herself smiling. Then he furnished her with a plate and excused himself with apologies to greet his 'other' guests. Leaving her not quite sure what had just happened.

troyboltonav July 31 2009, 02:20:20 UTC

Troy had been looking forward to this week-both for all the parties and because he hoped he'd get to see Clarice. Which made it that much better when he saw her here tonight.

"Clarice," he said, walking up to her and trying to be cool. "Hey."

never_blink July 31 2009, 08:46:22 UTC

As was her usual wont, Clarice started in surprise to find herself addressed directly. When she looked up and saw who it was, she felt her face heat up.

"Hello," she replied, with a shy smile. Self-consciously she smoothed her hands over the short, ruffled skirt of her uniform. "I didn't know if you'd... be here. I mean - who would be here."

troyboltonav August 1 2009, 00:10:26 UTC

Troy loved to see her smile. He stuck his hands in his pockets, nodding. "I didn't know if you'd be here either. I mean, I hoped you would. I wanted to see you again." Was that lame? He hoped not.

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lulu8889 July 30 2009, 20:15:00 UTC

Lulu was happy to meet another of the new arrivals in town. It seemed as if there were one of those almost familiar influxes of people. So she headed to the party to meet Nokoru, dressed in a comfortable pink dress that was fitting to a party and the rather uncharacteristic heat of the Aternaville summer. Well. Heat comparatively. Anyone from anywhere further south wouldn't call this heat.

clampsgoldenboy July 30 2009, 20:52:47 UTC

Nokoru was familiar with the heat of Japan's summers, and he would never allow such a petty thing to make him appear anything less than perfectly at ease. Besides, he had the house's air conditioning at his back. He sensed the approaching young lady before he saw her and gave her a bright smile.

"Welcome! Wonderful, my party is already off to a perfect start." Taking her hand, he bowed over it like a courtier. "I am Nokoru Imonoyama, of course. Will you tell me your name, fair princess?"

lulu8889 July 31 2009, 06:09:25 UTC

Lulu grinned. "Thank you! It's nice to meet you Nokoru." She couldn't help but find this boy completely adorable. And princess. "I'm Lulu Spencer."

clampsgoldenboy July 31 2009, 17:15:37 UTC

Nokoru brightened in recognition at the name. "Ah, so you're Lulu! I'm delighted to meet you at last." He remembered her enthusiastic reaction to the suggestion of a party, and suspected that he'd found a person in this town who would prove an enthusiastic ally in his plans to make sure there were always plenty of festivities going on.

But for now, he stepped back and gestured grandly into the house, touching his closed fan to his lips. "Please, Princess Lulu, go on inside and enjoy the party. My house is yours!"

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countsweettooth July 30 2009, 21:13:22 UTC

The Count closed the shop properly for the night and pulled on a black, stylized qi pao with peacock feathers embroidered down one side. He'd found the bean cakes earlier in the day and set the aside, taking it as a test of will that none were eaten before he had to deliver them to the party.

"Look after things, Tetsu-chan." D said, running a long-nailed hand through his hair and turning in front of the mirror. He was still too skinny.

"You got it boss." The creature, who was now more human than goat snapped cockily. He thrilled at the chance of a break-in, which meant the same as a midnight snack.

D took the walk to Blanche Avenue slowly, enjoying what the quiet evening had to offer. When he arrived it was early, and he greeted the (unexpectedly) blond young man with a bow.

"Imonoyama Nokoru-chan, I presume? I am Count D. Pleased to make your acquaintance at last."

clampsgoldenboy July 30 2009, 21:38:12 UTC

The 'chan' earned a laugh out of Nokoru. Of all the titles he'd been given in his life, that was one that he hadn't heard much. Really only by his older sisters when they wanted to tease him.

"Count D," he replied with a flawless bow, "the pleasure is mine. I'm so glad you were able to come."

countsweettooth July 31 2009, 02:58:27 UTC

"But of course!" The Count replied, making his way inside. "I see you have your family's reputed taste in archetecture, what a marvelous home." It was the kind of ridiculous opulence his father had a love-hate relationship with. As much as he loathed humanity, he enjoyed living as a human if it meant this. "I will go place my cakes with the rest." He exused himself with a smile and made his way into the main party area--there were already a few people mingling about, one, who without the ears and tail could have passed for one his cats with a shock of pink hair and markings on her face.

Making his way over to the desert table, D found a place for the bean cakes by stacking them in a little pyramid next to a large platter of cup cakes.

angel_in_beige July 31 2009, 11:36:10 UTC

Castiel's eyes scanned the room as he walked in. The walks were draped, smothered in decorations.

There were tables full of food and guests were already chatting happily.
Castiel stood off to one side. He wanted to make contact with people but he didn't know where to start. At least, with one exception, he had struggled to make a connection with any one. He noticed most of the others seemed to be holding drinks so he picked one up and held it, not drinking it.

After a moment he took a cake and watched people. A young boy was moving among the guests, bowing and greeting people. Castiel guessed he was the host. he waited patiently to thank him.

clampsgoldenboy July 31 2009, 17:29:57 UTC

Since most of his guests seemed to have arrived, Nokoru had moved inside, a small figure circulating easily among them and having a few words with each. Meanwhile he was keeping an expert eye on things, wanting to make sure everyone was enjoying themselves.

He spotted one person who didn't exactly appear to be having fun: a man standing against the wall looking somewhere between grim and uneasy. As neither of these was something Nokoru wanted at his party, he began making his way discreetly in that direction. His specialty was women, of course, but he wanted the gentlemen in his home to be at ease, as well.

Politely excusing himself from another guest, he approached the man with a smile. "Good evening! I'm afraid you sneaked by me at the door." He offered his hand in the Western fashion. "Nokoru Imonoyama. I'm so glad you could join us, sir."

angel_in_beige August 1 2009, 00:40:36 UTC

Castiel stared at the small offered hand for a moment before taking it.
"Castiel," he offered his name stiffly. "I am grateful for your invitation."

He paused, feeling compelled to explain. "I have been here for 8 days. I have not been able to form connections. Perhaps tonight will provide an opportunity."

He cast his eyes about the room. "Your offerings are very generous," he said.
Then he added, with a characteristic lack of tact, "Will your parents be joining us?"

clampsgoldenboy August 1 2009, 08:24:47 UTC

"Ah!" Nokoru exclaimed, flipping his fan open with a flourish. "That is exactly what tonight is all about: making connections. I'm new in town as well, obviously, and if this little gathering helps both of us make some new friends, I'll consider it a great success." Written across the fan in bold black Japanese kanji were the words I have a hand, and you have another: put them together and we have each other!

He took the question about his parents with no apparent loss of composure, only folding the fan again with a neat gesture and sighing in apparent regret. "I'm sorry to say they won't. The Rigichou and the Shachou are back in Tokyo, managing the family's affairs there. I'm here representing them."

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fixgaeta July 31 2009, 23:13:57 UTC

What Gaeta was, was bored.

What Gaeta wasn't, was a party-goer ( ... )

clampsgoldenboy August 1 2009, 08:28:52 UTC

Ah, another guest who appeared to be having less fun than Nokoru felt he should. A host's work was never done!

Liberating a cup of tangy fruit punch from the nearest table, he made his way to the door to greet the new arrival. "Thank you so much for coming! My name is Nokoru Imonoyama, and you are very welcome here. May I offer you a drink, Mr...?"

fixgaeta August 1 2009, 16:52:35 UTC

Felix looked down.

So this was the boy in charge. (Emphasis on 'boy' of course.) While he'd heard that the owner of the house was ridiculously young, he didn't fully expect it. Realizing that he'd been staring for a few seconds too long, Felix held out a hand. "Gaeta. And, yes, thank you. That would be nice." He looked around the party one more time. "So...this is all yours, huh?"

clampsgoldenboy August 1 2009, 17:19:24 UTC

Nokoru took the young man's hand in a polite clasp. The staring didn't bother him; he was used to it, at least in places where his reputation didn't precede him. "Mr. Gaeta, it's my pleasure." Then he handed over the cup. "And yes, this is my new home! For tonight, I hope you'll consider it yours as well."

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