Ongoing, Open (ish)

[soulofocean]

When; Sunday, December the 12th, evening.
Rating; PG
Characters; MKR cast, family and guests.
Summary; The Victrola has become a luxurious ballroom for celebrating Fuu's 15th birthday party.
Log;

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Mid-party || around the ballroom || open to all;

[soulofocean]

Standing around in her azure evening dress, Umi breathed deep and felt happy for how worth it their party-planning efforts had been. A good closure for a horrible week, and certainly nothing she was letting the recent events taint.

...Fuu had become more than her best friend and sister ever since she arrived in The City. She'd been Umi's confident and constant source of support. The Water Knight wished for no less than the happiest birthday Fuu could remember. And, perhaps, for her friends, family and other loved ones to forget a bit of the sorrows of The City for a while: be reminded this could be a place to feel grateful for too. Umi knew she felt like that tonight.

Mid-party || around the ballroom || open to all;

[willofthewinds]

[Can you see how happy you've made her, Umi? Okay, so maybe she anticipated a party because they already made surprise parties for bother and Hikaru. But this elegant and well-prepared? She... was at a loss for words.

But, Fuu knows that a thousand thank you's (that she might have already said a while ago) would never be enough. So, here, have her approaching Umi in her elegant green gown with the warmest smile.]

I could never thank you enough, Umi-san.

Mid-party || around the ballroom || open to all;

[soulofocean]

...Hey there, birthday girl. [Well, that was always the whole point of this party, making Fuu happy. They've had a lot of unhappy and sad, even confusing in the last few days. Umi is certainly glad they have this chance not only to celebrate Fuu's birthday but to cheer everyone up.

She winks playfully at Fuu. And gives her a little hug.] Aren't we looking GORGEOUS! So. Did we catch you by surprise or did you totally see this coming?

Mid-party || around the ballroom || open to all;

[willofthewinds]

[She returns the hug. Just the simple thought of them arranging a party for her and making this swanky was enough to cheer her up. Fuu isn't exactly high-maintenance.

At Umi's question, though, she giggles. Maybe a bit of a blush there at the compliment.] Both. I allowed myself the benefit of not thinking of a surprise party even if I know there would be one. So, I was still surprised, but I also saw this coming.

Later in the evening || at the bar || open to all;

[soulofocean]

Everyone kept making weird faces at her and telling her perhaps she should consider she still was under the legal drinking age at home, each time Umi brought up the fact she allowed herself a sip of champagne on special occasions.

Well, there the Water Knight stood by the bar, glass of champagne in hand, daring anyone to tell her they objected this occasion was indeed special enough to merit a little toast.

So what to do next. She wondered if she should get a partner try dancing...

Later in the evening || at the bar || open to all;

[eagleofautozam]

Doesn’t make a face or say one word about what Umi was up to. They had already had that conversation after all. Eagle just smiles at the girl as she scowls at those that do dare to mention it.

Later in the evening || at the bar || open to all;

[soulofocean]

And she was half-expecting he might try to dodge the invitation somehow... Umi wonders if Lantis or Hikaru are out there nearby and which of them ended up escorting Eagle to the party.

Knowing his mind about the drinking thing, she smirks and raises her glass as a salute to the Commander, never bothering to hide the satisfaction of finding him there against all odds. "Why, aren't we looking handsome today..."

Later in the evening || at the bar || open to all;

[eagleofautozam]

Since he had sort of implied he would be coming, dodging the invitation would only have been unforgivably rude. One shouldn’t just not show up when there are people who are expecting you… unless of course some terrible unforeseen incident occurred. Which fortunately wasn’t the case today.

The comment though! How much of that drink had Umi had already??

“And you… you are looking very striking yourself.”

Entering the Party - whether you like it or not - Open

[laughswithfan]

There is a commotion at the doorway as a young girl tries to enter the party and an over protective guest tries to prevent someone that young from getting into a party clearly meant for a slightly older crowd. This situation is quickly resolved when a rather large dragon picks the gentleman up and deposits him outside…
The dragon illusion then disappears as soon as it’s brief mission is complete.

Once inside the Victrola, Lady Aska takes a moment to stop and look around the elegantly decorated room. Her eyes sparkle at all of the wonderful decorations, glittering almost as much as her new Earth-style dress.

Entering the Party - whether you like it or not - Open

[soulofocean]

"Aska! Glad you're here! Looks like the whole gang's around tonight." Umi heard a little commotion near the door and -- good hostess as she is -- decided to check out what was happening. There seemed to be very little to worry about, so now she forgets about whatever it could have been and instead greets the young Princess with a wave. Boy, doesn't Aska look cute as a button.

"Gorgeous dress, too. The color suits you! I hope the Fahren grandpa doesn't mind you staying up late tonight."

Entering the Party - whether you like it or not - Open

[laughswithfan]

“It wouldn’t matter if he did mind… we are the Princess here, not him!”

Said boldly… but with a fleeting glance around the room just to make sure that certain person wasn’t around to here it.
And, oh! Complimenting her dress!

“We like your dress too! We like dresses that have glitter on them!”

Entering the Party - whether you like it or not - Open

[soulofocean]

"Tell you what: if he says anything..." Umi puts a hand on her hip and raises a finger to emphasize her point is out of discussion. No curfews at Fuu's birthday party. Say, her parents used to let her stay after hours during balls when she was around Aska's age! "I'll deal with him. You got to stick around until we reach the part when she blows the candles and we eat the cake, after all."

Umi giggles at the mutual dress compliment. "Thanks!" A little wink. "Blue's my color. Looks like dark pink's yours."

Entering - Friendly enemy - Open

[eagleofautozam]

Eagle had reservations about this. Not because he was antisocial or had a underlying fear of parties, he had been to enough social occasions to know what was expected… it was how his presence here would be interpreted. So many of his actions, even harmless ones like speaking to Hikaru, had been, justly or not, misinterpreted… he didn’t want this to be yet another source of conflict. They had enough real reason to be enemies.

Still… Umi had been so insistent and even Lantis was coming…

So, in he walks with no trace of apprehension. Eagle had managed to research Earth styles and he was wearing something appropriate for the occasion. Cutting a fine image in a black tuxedo, classic white shirt, and dark colored tie. He didn’t appear to have any weapons on him… but then this was Eagle, so it was entirely possible he did slip some inconspicuous little gem in.

Entering - Friendly enemy - Open

[1001teatimes]

Tatra had been wondering whether the Commander would decide to show up. It's with deep satisfaction that she notices the moment he makes his entrance to the illuminated ballroom and smiles cheerful to herself: so her predictions were correct after all.

Wearing both her usual smile and a scarlet gown that reminisces of her Chizetian heritage, the Princess makes her way to the Victrola's door and greets Eagle with the little bow that's traditional in her country for polite greetings.

"Dear me, Commander Eagle~! How fortunate of us that you decided to grace us with your presence. Welcome and good evening~."

Entering - Friendly enemy - Open

[eagleofautozam]

“Princess Tatra,” Returning her smile, “Looking as lovely as ever.”

And since she had obviously arrived before he had.
“Have you been here for very long?”

Entering - Friendly enemy - Open

[1001teatimes]

"I arrived here with dear Umi and our merry lot of roommates, of course~." Tatra nods at the table where most of the inhabitants of the beach house are meant to be seated. "I simply could not miss any second of the event from its very start. Particularly not dear Fuu's surprised expression! What about you, Commander?"

She flashes him a charming smile full of interest. "Have you arrived on your own? Any news about Cail Lantis and your Sub-Commander?"

Entering - Open

[geo_metro]

Geo wasn't entirely sure what he was doing here. he'd only met the wind knight once for any great duration and that had been in battle before he'd arrived in the City. While he had stayed at the beach house for a brief period of time, the two hadn't crossed paths. Still, it was an important day and Eagle had suggested attending. In honor of the birthday girl, he'd prepared an assortment of sweets, tucked them neatly into a box and wrapped them up with a large bow on the top.

There was one detail that had been overlooked. Instead of arriving in his finest, he opted for a more casual fair. He arrived dressed in his usual uniform. Stepping into the posh setting he couldn't help but feel a little self conscious and out of place.

"Am I .. the only one... that dressed like this?," He thought to himself before quietly adding, "They really went all out, didn't they?".

Entering - Open

[eagleofautozam]

Meanwhile here is your Commander sporting Earth style… looking at Geo like he has a monster sitting on his head.
Eagle crosses the distance between them to smile up at his Sub Commander, “Missed the part about this being a formal Earth occasion did you?”

[geo_metro]

The look is noted, and it does not help Geo feel any the less awkward than he already does. A slight laugh, "So it would seem". He took a moment to admire Eagle's attire. "You look... different". He didn't mean that in a bad way, no matter how it may have sounded.

[eagleofautozam]

“Really?” Smiling at Geo for noticing and hey, daring to say anything about it. That was new? “I didn’t think there was much difference between this style of dress and a formal military uniform from Autozam… except I didn’t have to have you do up the collar. There are a lot fewer buttons.”

Feeling a little under dressed?
“I suppose it doesn’t really matter that you missed the formal part… there isn’t anyone in the room who could forcibility eject you.”

Meaning Geo being one of the biggest people here would probably be able to take anyone who tried… and your Commander wouldn’t really stand for it anyway.