Tea Party || log; ongoing

[soulofocean]

When; Sunday the 17th, afternoon
Rating; PG-13 for possible language, violence(!?) & moody magical girls
Characters; MKR crew plus guests
Summary; When Road's and Umi's long-awaited tea party finally occurs, the former doesn't truly expect that long guest list to be much of a problem. Why should she?
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[revengeisalie]

Sunday was a free day, and Rin couldn't say she wasn't glad for this. The relatively new experience of doing good, hard work every day had soon worn down to monotony. A party among friends to break that routine was just right. She was especially glad that she'd been able to help with the preparations - that way she felt a little less like a freeloader. Invitation was invitation, but social get-togethers like this had become rare in her life.

Humming a little, she walked the distance from building three to building eight. It was a walk of moderate length, and she enjoyed it, for the weather was nice. For once, she'd chosen a flower-patterned kimono rather than her worn-down flame-patterned one - not an immediate decision, so used had she become to wearing the familiar fabric; but she felt a more festive note might be appropriate.

She had also left her weapons at home.

Finally standing before building eight, she paused a little to heave her shoulders and let a sigh of contentment escape her lips, before she hissed a "yosh!" to herself and entered, walking down the aisle to Umi's apartment. She knocked twice in quick succession and waited.

[soulofocean]

The guests had started gathering, the party was on its way... So far Umi had relaxed into the feeling that everything was coming along nicely. She could relax, let go of her hostess' nerves and concentrate on enjoying the occasion.

When she opened the door she was wearing a cheerful smile that got bigger as she greeted Rin. Her first friend in The City! The party wouldn't have been the same without the older girl. "Welcome, Rin! Thanks for coming. I'm really happy you could make it. Please come in and meet everyone."

[revengeisalie]

Rin returned the smile and bowed slightly. From the inside of the apartment, lively sounds could be heard. "I'm glad I could make it, too! Seems like there's already a crown gathering.

Excuse me", she said and bent down to untie her sandals. Once she'd taken them off, she entered and placed them neatly next to where the other shoes were lying about.

[soulofocean]

"Sure. I forget to do that all the time." Umi nodded toward the pairs of shoes neatly lined up near the door. "Not used to living in Japanese-style houses. But I'm learning!

"Talking about that... We got some nice Japanese tea if you want to start with something traditional." She explained, quite proud of the tea selection she'd made available for her guests. "Green too! Unless you wanna be audacious and go for something more exotic."

[revengeisalie]

"What, don't people from other parts of the world take their shoes off when entering the house?", asked Rin in genuine surprise, but with good-natured humor in her voice.

"I drink Japanese tea all the time, so I'd really like to try something new!", she answered Umi's question while making her way into the living area, taking everything in with curious eyes. "These are some nice decorations you've come up with!"

[soulofocean]

"Thanks! But I can't really take credit: these are all Road's fault." Umi glanced around as she followed Rin to the tables. She chuckled a little as she added: "She actually got Shiki to help her. I think she has a great taste for party decorations.

"So, how about a really Occidental cup, for a change?" Umi smiled and felt happy she'd raided the tea shop for all available blends, both traditional and otherwise. "Like Earl Grey, Darjeeling or maybe something stronger like a Chai?"

[revengeisalie]

"What, Shiki? What did she do, threaten him?", Rin chuckled along, picturing in her head what Road might have done to push Shiki that far. It mostly involved sharp and/or explosive things.

None of the names Umi listed to her told her much, so she just smiled and nodded. "Uhm, just prepare something for me! I'm sure I'll like it.""

[soulofocean]

"Leave it up to me." Umi promptly set out to serving Rin's tea of choice for her friend, together with a plate of assorted goodies. "As for Shiki, I got no clue! Looks like he and Road are on friendlier terms than I thought."