Happy happy birthday~ [Victoria II]

[paeoniaceae]

Characters: Open to everyone on the Victoria II. 8)
Content: Jade's birthday party/celebration for the victory over the spider beasts.
Setting: Kitchen/mess hall/galley/whatev. Victoria II, Melior.
Time: November 11th BACKDATED. Early evening. Right after this entry.
Warnings: Peony is throwing a party. For everyone on the Vic. To surprise Jade.

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[justundertall]

Everything was going Just As Planned. The food was prepared (despite the difficulties they had earlier in the kitchen) and ready, the things all well-done, and everything was just nice. To Garfield, this party was sure to go off without a hitch. The cat himself was of course looking forward to this - a party meant food after all and food was always meant to be eaten. Especially lasagna and Italian food.

He was at the party, oh yes, but not for the celebrations. There was Italian food here after all (which he ordered) and Italian was always meant to be savored and eaten. Most especially by him, of course. Only a gourmet would know the perfection of pasta and lasagna.

[paeoniaceae]

"Garfield!" Peony spotted the cat rather quickly, making his way over towards him and getting down to his level. He was used to ducking down to his rappigs' level, so it was merely an immediate reaction. He highly doubted it was fun to be constantly staring up at someone when you wanted to talk to them.

He smiled widely at him, looking quite pleased. "My fine feline friend, might I say that you and the cooks did a marvelous job?"

[justundertall]

"Yourrr highness," the feline greeted back in return, going into his customary bow. He smiled as Peony bent down to his level - it was awfully nice when someone could understand you this well~ Garfield only inclined his head, smile widening with happiness at the praise from royalty.

"Its not a prrrroblem at all, yourrr highness," Garfield replied with a polite nod. "Its just parrrt of our job, that's all."

[paeoniaceae]

"I appreciate it, nonetheless. The cake looks stupendous, and the foods you all picked out are quite varied." Peony rested his arms on his legs, squatted down and looking rather un-royal. That was fine, though, if only because he'd been like this since he was a child. Nothing had changed over 36 years.

Besides, if he was to understand the people, wouldn't it be best to be on their level as often as possible? Honestly, the other royals never seemed to get that.

"I can't wait to try everything for myself~"

[supernovae]

"C'mon, let's go! We can't be late!"

Ryohei was, at the moment, herding a group of men to the galley. This was not, however, just any group of men. Though it'd been easier to get Hijikata to go along with the plan, von Karma and Cao Cao were a little more difficult to get. So there he was, letting Hijikata walk in front (but keeping an eye on him so he wouldn't bolt), pushing von Karma along with one hand, and dragging Cao Cao behind him by the sleeve with the other.

Why were the officers on this ship so extremely difficult sometimes?

[karmauberalles]

von Karma did not care that Ryohei was his nephew.

Ryohei was still going to die as soon as this damned party was over. He wasn't quite sure how the boy had managed to get him in a position to push him down the hallways, or why the boy had interrupted him from a perfectly warranted and needed sulk-ah.

They were there.

"Will you let me go now?" he snarled, planning to find the nearest corner, stay there until Ryohei's back was turned, make his escape, and plot the best way to discreetly dispose of the cook.

[dragon_of_wei]

Glaring daggers at the annoying little twerp that barged into his office earlier, the strategist tried his best to negotiate with the ready-to-party, Ryohei. However, it seemed that negotiations didn't go well for Cao since he now found himself being dragged by this rambunctious youth. He fought hard to keep his face neutral as he showed some minor joy at watching the chef maneuver the moody Admiral through the hallways.

If Cao is going to suffer such indignation by this foolhardy brat, then he shall not suffer alone!

"...hmph." He snatched his arm out of Ryohei's grasp once they made it to this dull jamboree.

[mayovice]

Hijikata had no idea just how he got himself into this mess.

All he had wanted to do was to lock himself inside his room and wait until the party was over. Hijikata is and was never one for parties anyway - he was never the most sociable of people. Thus the boatswain just wanted some time for himself... and maybe to re-read that novel that Ryohei had given him sometime earlier. He had only read it twice, given with the situation - there hadn't been much time for enjoying the novel.

But no, fate decided to be cruel to him as usual. Ryohei had promptly slammed into his room and in his extreme voice demanded that he had to go to the party his highness and everyone had put so much effort in. And while Hijikata could really care less, the kid had to blackmail him

[fullofyouth]

Gai burst into the galley, beaming enthusiastically, the light causing his teeth to flash in a blinding manner.

"I understand that there's a party to be had!" he called out, striking a pose. If there was one thing Gai got enthusiastic over (and there were many, many things, but that was beside the point) it was parties.

[conqueror_bofu]

Sun Ce was enthusiastic.

This could be used as a general statement, really, but he was especially enthusiastic at the moment. How could he not be? There was going to be a party! Personally, he thought a party sounded just like what the crew needed after all that stuff with zombies and robots and everything. What good was living to see another day if that next day wasn't any fun?

He showed up early to help with the decorations, like he'd told Peony he would. Not that he was that aesthetic a person, but it couldn't be too complicated, right? Right!

So, with great gusto, Sun Ce was affixing streamers to the galley walls when Gai sparkled his way into the room. Sun Ce grinned right back at him, waving a roll of streamers. "Hell yeah, there's a party to be had! Come on, it'll be getting started any minute now!"

[bunansajr]

Ffamran wasn't going to say no to a party. He was, however, feeling more awkward than usual. Prince Peony? He had spent hours shopping with him and he'd never gotten the slightest hint of something like that.

Certainly the man was fabulously dressed, but ... honestly he'd never thought he could be a prince. Perhaps that was ridiculous considering they also were housing a princess currently, but the climate was decidedly rich for his blood, even as notable as his father was.

He poured himself a drink - nonalcoholic - as set about to mingling.

[edge_of_honor]

Edgeworth clutched a glass (of punch) in his hands, and stood off away from the others. In all honesty, he was not one for parties, and tried to avoid them whenever possible. It was just as well; when it came to most on crew celebrations, his presence would only ruin the mood (which, at times, could be a useful skill). However, he supposed that he could drop in just once. Most of the higher officers were attending, either of their own free will or by force, and it would look awkward if he didn't make some sort of appearance. All he'd have to do was drop in, grab something to drink, and keep an eye on things to make sure the party didn't get too out of control

[bunansajr]

"Commander Edgeworth!" Ffamran couldn't say he was thrilled to see the First Mate - it was hard to party when the boss was watching after all - but he didn't show that on his face. Truth be told, Edgeworth was one of the few people on the ship that Ffamran could really trust with -- 'things'. He and the Admiral both had been helpful with the trouble with Carol as well as the even more troubling developments at Draklor with Doctor Cid.

"I am at that." He would have to say hello to Ryohei later, otherwise, though he was content to relax for now. His melancholy over everything that had happened since Lunasa was waning in the presence of a party, but it was still there under the surface.

"I'm surprised to see you come up for a party and the Admiral as well. I suppose you don't really have an option when someone like Peony is the one who is dragging you in, though." Prince Peony. He was still staggered by that.

[edge_of_honor]

Well, someone sounded surprised. Edgeworth had a bad feeling about his tone, but soon relaxed; there was absolutely nothing to worry about.

His eyes widened slightly when he mentioned von Karma; surely, of all people, he should have escaped Peony's clutches. The expression quickly faded, though, and he took another sip of his drink. "His Majesty is stubborn, to say the least." He accentuated the drawl with a headshake, and added, "Although most of the people here hardly need an excuse for a celebration."

[sweetanise]

Anise was busy looking the food tables over one last time. Ever since she was told of the dough monster incident she had become just a little paranoid. So, despite being there when all of this was cooked, she still wanted to make sure one more time just in case.

Nothing moving? Check. No odd colours? Check. No foul odours? Check. Nothing that looked like it could come alive and eat you instead of the other way around? Check.

She sighed, telling herself to relax. Everything looked fine, especially the food she prepared. There was no sense in continuing to worry like this. So instead she decided to sit down, picking up a piece of a stray streamer along the way. Taking Tokunaga off her shoulders and placing him on her lap, she began to tie the streamer around his neck. Tokunaga might as well be decorated too!

[paeoniaceae]

Peony, being the social butterfly he was, decided it best to go around (flit about, more like it) the room and talk to as many people as possible. First was Garfield, and now he was looking for another victim person he had yet to talk to. Seeing Anise by herself with Tokunaga, he decided to make his way over to the brunette.

"I don't believe we've properly spoken before, miss, but you are one of the cooks, correct~?" he placed a hand on the back of her chair, smiling charmingly at her. She was young enough to be his daughter, but that didn't mean he couldn't at least be himself. Just toned down.

[sweetanise]

Anise jumped immediately off her seat when Peony started talking to her, holding Tokunaga in her arms. The voice was familiar, she'd heard it over the network a few times and just recently over the intercom. She was almost completely sure this was the Peony fellow in charge of this party, the one who people referred to as "your highness". Quickly, she smiled and bowed.

"Yes I am!" she told him once her head came back up. "I'm Anise Tatlin, although I'm only just apprenticing under-" she stopped. The last time she said she was apprenticing under Ryohei didn't get the best reactions. "-the other cooks."

[paeoniaceae]

Peony smiled down at her, returning the bow rather smoothly, with years of the motion making it almost dramatic. As he returned to a more upright position, he let the smile widen a little. "A pleasure, miss Anise~ I appreciate what you and your colleagues have done for me to prepare for this~"

If he knew anything about the only male cook's shenanigans in the past, he didn't make it obvious. Instead, he focused on the youngest one and Tokunaga with his head tilted slightly. "That's quite an interesting creature you have there."