[Christmas Party at the Shirogane Estate - December 25th - 6 PM]

[truthinfortune]

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Arrival - Foyer

[truthinfortune]

Two large double doors mark the entrance to the Shirogane estate. Attendants are on hand to check your coat and bags. The foyer opens onto the main hall, which will take you further into the estate.

Don't forget to wipe your feet before you enter! And feel free to greet your host and mingle with other new arrivals.

Re: Arrival - Foyer

[guiltapalooza]

[Willow stops by to say hello to Naoto when she arrives, beaming and dressed in her black velvet sheath dress that she was planning on wearing to Homecoming. She's carrying a small, shiny green gift under her arm. She's also a little awestruck.]

Naoto, you look amazing! And look at all of this! You weren't kidding when you said estate.

[truthinfortune]

[Naoto laughs a bit sheepishly.] Well, yes... I don't exactly like to advertise, though. I don't want people to think I'm stuck up or anything!

[She takes a moment to look Willow up and down.]

You look lovely, too! I hope the Secret Santa goes off without a hitch. I thought it would be best to host it in the front parlor.

[guiltapalooza]

Don't be silly, no one would ever think you're stuck up.

[She might be blushing a little at the attention.] Thank you! And don't worry about it, you picked a great spot. You picked a great everything. I'm sure there won't be any hitches.

Secret Santa - Parlor

[truthinfortune]

The parlor will be your first stop as you travel down the main hall. There with a fireplace, along with several antique velvet chairs and small tables scattered about the room. Attendants will serve tea and cakes upon request. This room is also festively decorated, along with the addition of a sprig of mistletoe hanging from the door frame.

A large table is set up with various wrapped gifts and packages. If you participated in the Secret Santa event, you'll want to exchange your gifts here. Willow Rosenberg will be supervising the event.

PLACEHOLDER FOR TALKING TO WILLOW AND LILY

[guiltapalooza]

[Willow and Lily are likely lurking around the table somewhere, supervising people leaving and picking up gifts.

Otherwise please start a new thread with the gift recipient in the title so it's not confusing for anyone. ♥]

WILLOW

[peoplesprincess]

[milling around hi]

... That's a lot of presents.

Re: WILLOW

[guiltapalooza]

Isn't it?! [Willow looks beyond enthused at this.] The turnout was amazing! And I took your advice on Lilith's gift, which, thank you for again by the way.

Party - Family Room

[truthinfortune]

This is where the main party will be held. It's a large room with huge picture windows overlooking the lawn, which is covered by snow. In a corner, near the fireplace, is a seven foot tall Christmas tree decked out with lights and ornaments and garlands. There are a pile of presents arranged neatly on the tree skirt, mostly from Naoto to various friends and family members.

Instrumental versions of Christmas music play softly on the surround sound system. There are several couches, plush arm chairs, and ottomans for your sitting pleasure. Glass bowls filled with candy or cookies are scattered about. You're free to snag a candy cane from the Christmas tree, if you like!

You might also find a pair of Norwegian Forest cats prowling about the premises. Sophie is a bit skittish around strangers, but Emma can easily be coaxed into sitting in your lap, so long as you promise to pet her.

Re: Party - Family Room

[peoplesprincess]

Carrying a small, neatly-wrapped giftbox, Azula walked into the family room on her own. Rather than having dropped off the present at the Secret Santa table in the parlor, she kept ahold of it, choosing instead to mill around the room and look at the decorations.

[hands4healing]

Winry can be found in the family room, arranging the presents she's brought from the places she's been hiding them, knowing the curiosity of certain people within the household. She's dressed in an Asian inspired dress, wearing black tights under the dress. She may or may not be shooing Sophie or Emma away from eating ribbons off of presents, refilling bowls with cookies or candies or hanging more candy canes on the tree.

[areyoulovers]

"Miss Winry! You chose that dress after all? It's very lovely!" Mileina bounced up rather like an eager puppy, nearly catching her dress on the edge of a table with all the grace of a girl who's worn formal clothing maybe once or twice in her entire life.

Dancing - Dining Room

[truthinfortune]

Past the parlor and the family room is the dining room. The long banquet table has been moved off to one side and is covered in an array of hors d'oeuvres and refreshments. Grab a glass of eggnog or fruit punch, if you get thirsty. Champagne and a few select vintages of wine are also available for those with a more refined palate (so long as you're over the age of 20!). If you need to warm up, coffee, cocoa or tea will also be served upon request.

There is classical music playing in this room, should you feel the urge to start dancing. Chairs are set up along the walls for those who need a break. Just keep on the look out for that pesky mistletoe! You never know if it's been tacked to the wall above your chair...

Re: Dancing - Dining Room

[peoplesprincess]

A little while after leaving the parlor, Azula came across the dining room and seated herself in one of the chairs. Getting a cup of tea from one of the servants, she sat watching people dancing and goofing off on the dance floor, showing little interest in joining in herself.

[hislostlover]

Azula will find that a gentle hand is resting on her shoulder. When she turns she will find Lilith smiling kindly at her. "May I interest you in a dance?"

[peoplesprincess]

Azula is obviously very please to see Lilith (but really, when isn't she). She considers. "I don't really know much about dancing. We don't do it at home."

Quiet Areas - Back Parlor

[truthinfortune]

Need a break from all the festivities? You might wander into the back parlor, which is similar to the one in the front of the manor, but with less decorations. The main party is in the front of the manor, after all.

Re: Quiet Areas - Back Parlor

[gamma_effect]

[If anyone wants to harass Bruce, this is where he's lurking, looking awkward. He dressed as nicely as he could, which ends up meaning some obviously worn slacks and a buttoned shirt. At least he checked his coat and left his backpack at home this time, right?]

[namedfortragedy]

[Elektra on the other hand is dressed up in a somewhat revealing silk black dress with matching heels. Her hair and make up are actually done for once with a silver bracelets and rings to match the necklace she's always wearing. If you haven't guessed it by now this probably was not the party she was supposed to be at tonight.]

You know I had a feeling I'd find you here.

[gamma_effect]

Out of the way and inconspicuous? [he jokes, ducking his head to run his hand through his hair.

Then he looks up and smiles lop-sidedly at her.] It's good to see you.