CECIL'S PARTY

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[ It had really been Lilisette's idea, and she had been instrumental in getting it all planned out and running. Rosa was grateful to the girl's diligence and cheer, willing to help out wherever needed. The courtyard of the castle was set up with decorations and refreshments, and tables and chairs had been set up as well, in case people wanted to sit down for a little bit. The castle was also being decorated, so people could also wander around if they wanted to as well.

For her part, Rosa had sent Cecil on set duties for the day, periodically checking up on him to be sure he was doing all right and to be sure he wasn't planning on going back before they were ready.

Eventually, everything was prepared, the guests were due to arrive shortly, and Rosa was on her way to fetch her husband. ]

Cecil?


[ ooc: party style! tag in wherever and have fun. the main area is the courtyard, but there's also the castle to mingle in. so feel free to mingle around! ]

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before the party!

[trinitycrusades.livejournal.com]

[As usual Cecil has seen to his duties as he would on any other day, visiting the town and attending to matters in person. While Rosa checking up on him hasn't raised any suspicions of what she might be planning, it is getting late, so it's on his way back to the castle that he spots his wife.]

Rosa? [He smiles at her as he approaches, and slips an arm around her, kissing her on the cheek.] You didn't have to come all this way to meet me.

before the party!

[byhissidealways.livejournal.com]

I wanted to.

[ She smiles at him, enjoying the small piece of affection as she leans in against him before turning around to head in the direction of the castle. ]

I wanted to be sure you would come back to us tonight.

[ Which isn't entirely untrue. She may be teasing him, but she's been trying to keep him distracted all day. Now, however, the distraction is over and she needs to get him back to the party. ]

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

[Rydia arrives early, but she does her best to find out where Cecil is...and avoid him. She doesn't want her sudden appearance to tip him off to the party being prepared. So, instead she goes to seek out Rosa instead...and this Lilisette. If she can help with preparations, then at least she'll be too busy to give into temptation.]

[futurefab.livejournal.com]

Go on ahead. And if you see Prince Ceodore, leave him be.



Hello!

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[ Rosa is trying to steer people in the opposite direction from Cecil's whereabouts and warn people not to go looking for him. When she spots Rydia, she smiles warmly and heads over. ]

Rydia!

[petalwhirlwind.livejournal.com]

[As good as her word, Ursula arrives from the Skysea with Ceodore. Duties at their new home won't keep them in Troia for long, but she wouldn't miss her godfather's birthday for anything. As soon as they land, she's ready to head toward the castle.]

[futurefab.livejournal.com]

The two of you made it! I'm so glad.

[byhissidealways.livejournal.com]

[ Rosa is happy to see Ursula - and not just because it means Ceodore is nearby. ]

Ursula!

[heavenslament.livejournal.com]

[Terra arrives just a little late, though it isn't really her fault. Her airship was delayed. She tries to make up for it by teleporting over to the castle as soon as she's in range. Anyone care to have a flustered half-esper suddenly in their path?]

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[Flustered summoner is almost like radar to Edge as he makes it over to Terra.]

You made it just in time!

[byhissidealways.livejournal.com]

[ Rosa just smiles as she notices Terra's appearance. ]

So glad you could make it!

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[ At some point, Rosa will seek out Lilisette. She needs to thank the young dancer for doing all of this. ]

[arrogant-flirt.livejournal.com]

[Edge had come with Rydia, but as soon as they arrived she took off. All he could do was chuckle. Nothing would ever come between her and Rosa.

He found himself sitting off to the side waiting to see who showed up for the party.]

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

[Rydia returns to him a while, smiling.]

Comfortable? I had to go help Rosa with a few things.

[futurefab.livejournal.com]

I believe I owe you a proper introduction, correct?

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[ Edge's appearance gets a smile from Rosa and she makes her way over to him once she sees him. ]

I'm so glad you could make it.

[dragoon-rising.livejournal.com]

[Kain arrives quietly and late, and as expected he'll be less around for mingling than most people. He spends most of the time either alone or with Reis in the less crowded areas of the castle... and just a little time on the fringes of things in the courtyard.]

[heavenslament.livejournal.com]

[At some point, Terra wanders over. She, too, lingers on the fringes of things, never that comfortable with a crowd. Knowing that Kain and Reis are much the same way makes her feel a little more confident about approaching them. A small smile forms on her lips as she approaches.]

Hello....

[pathtowalk.livejournal.com]

[Frimelda had promised to turn up, and turn up she had. She made good time, and arrived well in advance.

However, once she got there... she wondered just what to do with herself. Parties weren't her area of experience. 'Wallflower' could be a good phrase for Frimelda right now, as she clung to the walls on the chair she had perched on early on, readjusting her armour (she... doesn't have anything else to wear) and checking for her non-existant swords every now and then (they're both back at the inn).

Someone bother her?]

[futurefab.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you made it. Can I get you anything?

[dragoncursed.livejournal.com]

[Reis is spending most of her time either firmly entrenched at Kain's side or hiding away on the far fringes of the party proper. Not that she wishes to appear standoffish, but so many unknown people make her very skittish and at times it takes all her will not to catch her skirts and make a clean break of it. Still, at some point, she'll make herself at least offer her well-wishes to the birthday celebrant.]

[dragoon-rising.livejournal.com]

[By the end of the night, Kain's had enough socialization. He seeks Reis out once more and approaches, knowing how she must feel by now as well.]

...Would you like to go somewhere quieter?

[waitedinwinhill.livejournal.com]

[Raine arrives with her small family and at first she can do little more than stare in shock. She didn't realize that people still lived in ancient looking castles. Even after all the time spent in Jidoor and then in her visit to Lindblum, this place is nothing like anything she's seen in her life.

Eventually she finds a quiet place to settle with Brooke to observe the party while her husband socializes.]

[byhissidealways.livejournal.com]

[ And Rosa will make a beeline over once she spots Raine. ]

Thank you so much for coming.

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[Ceodore's making the rounds to chat up anyone and everyone in attendance. It's a skill he's acquired from his parents and by and large, he's a friendly sort anyway. Naturally at some point he'll be feeding his face. His appetite never takes a break. And for once, he's got his unruly hair tamed and looking nice. Be proud, Porom!]

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

[Spotting Ceodore, Rydia makes a beeline for the boy. He's getting a hug pronto.]

[trinitycrusades.livejournal.com]

[To Cecil, the party came as a complete surprise. While back in Baron the king's birthday had been a cause for national celebration, here on Gaia he hadn't been expecting anything like this -- nor did he imagine there would be such a turnout. He would have been content with something low-key, and wouldn't have been offended in the slightest if people hadn't so much as realised it was his birthday. Yet it seems Rosa and Lilisette have told half of Gaia what day today was.

He's glad to see so many faces, familiar and less familiar alike, so he's mingling largely in the courtyard, trying to talk to everyone if he can. In particular the paladin is keeping an eye out for Lilisette, so he can thank the young dancer for all her trouble.]

[dragoon-rising.livejournal.com]

[Whenever he makes it to the fringes of the main crowd, a certain dragoon BFF approaches. Kain actually looks- as insane as it seems- to be in good spirits. Happy even, though it takes someone who's known him so long to be able to notice that. Crowds and parties are still not his thing though, so he's just hanging around with arms folded.]

Cecil... Are you enjoying the festivities?

[winhillstime.livejournal.com]

[This is the first time she's been anywhere but Matoya's and Fum for a very long time. Having come with Raine an Uncle Laguna, Ellone was put in charge of Slai for the evening. So, she's got a little child hanging around with her as they tour the castle. The girl's eyes are round as they take in everything and Ellone's trying to make up stories about kings and queens. They are free to be interrupted, though.]

[arrogant-flirt.livejournal.com]

[Of course Edge is going to interrupt a cute girl, but I don't remember if they've met.]

[She gets a smile.]

The party's that way.