melodiesoflife | Christmas Party & Cheer

Christmas Party & Cheer

WHO: OPEN
WHEN: FORWARD DATED: December 22nd
WHERE: Christmas Town
WHAT: Celebrating the snow, the holidays, good cheery, warm fires and friends.
WARNING: Mistletoe?

With Rukia's help they were able to find a large enough hall in Christmas Town to throw the party. Zelda had set it for this day since a group of brave heroes were going to set out on the 24th. She had made sure that everything was perfect and of course everyone was invited. There were at least six decorated trees with polished silver and gold ornaments hanging from their branches. Scarlet red ribbons decorated the trees and tables with large bows tying the streaming trails together.

There was one very large tree at the halls center and there were a few presents around the bottom for those who needed a place to put gifts. At it's top was a large pointed star.

Champagne and small finger snacks were set on the tables and a part of the room was cleared for those who wanted to dance. Zelda was even able to hire a few people to play Christmas songs throughout the night. There was a table dedicated to sweets with cookies, cakes, small pies and other wonderful treats spread out for people to try.

Among the decorations was mistletoe. This little plant hung above the doorways waiting for any pair who happens to be caught in their hold. Most of the mistletoe was thanks to Minako but Zelda might have put up one sprig at the entrance to the party; it's all in good fun and kisses on the hand or cheek are perfectly acceptable.

[ooc: feel free to make open posts and tag around! It's a party!]

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Zelda laughed. "He sounds like an impressive man." At least to create a dance like that.

As the song ended Zelda stood back to catch her breath.

"I think I might go grab something to drink."

Of course.

[Zelda moved slightly and then gestured towards the empty chair at her side. She is enjoying watching the party while she takes a break from checking on people.]

"I'll come with you. The manderville dance is exhausting."

He was breathing a little heavily ~~with his TP drained~~and he smiled. "I'm a little hungry as well."

"I've made sure there are plenty of snacks as well as treats." There were a lot of cookies at the buffet but Zelda has set out sandwiches and small pieces of chicken that can be eaten as finger food.

When they set up towards the table Zelda reached for a glass of water before turning towards Meteor.

"What would you like to try?"

'S right. Got it special order just for this.

Uh... [You would think he had space now, but...] Relatively. Why?

[He's oh-so very new to the idea that anyone might want to gift him in such a way. Sure he might have been awarded medals or trophies in his younger years but they had always been due to some effort he'd put in. As far as Sephiroth can fathom, he's not done anything to merit such a reward even if he is well aware of the tradition at this time of year.

Let Rukia run with that thought; he is touched. Just a little though. At her further clarification with regards to how she'd arrived at such an item for him Sephiroth sets his jaw. He doesn't want to seem overwhelmed at such thoughtfulness towards him but at the same time it's rather difficult for him to hide it.]

Can never have too many bases covered. [He nods, and flashes a smile slightly wider at her.]

Not that I ever plan to be forcibly disarmed, as far as I can help it.

"Yeah. Maybe. I mean, the idea of guys dressed like Santa, of all things, knockin' each other's blocks off is kinda funny when ya picture it. But I decided to stick 'round here anyway and volunteer at the ice skatin' rink fer now. Ain't exciting, but it's here at home base."

Another small shrug. He figured he needed to help somehow, even if he has no idea how to ice skate, really.

"Oh, and I brought ice cream for everyone. Gelato, really. Gingerbread flavor. Y'know. Festive. 'S in the cooler in the kitchen. Pints got everyone's names on 'em, so look for yers." See, Sparks can get into the spirit. Just in his own way.

Well, that answers that question.

"Oh, hey. He's with you, huh," Sparks says to Pen-Pen, referring to Kaji. With a smirk, he digs out Kaji's pint and tosses it to him.

"Since yer friend here ain't inclined to sharing, be glad I got ya one too."

[Sparks watches Bulma for a moment, eyebrow raised. How could someone look so miserable while eating gelato?

After a moment, he decides to speak up.]

Hey, uh. Not that it's my business, but... [He taps his forehead in example.] You keep eatin' it that fast, and yer gonna get brain freeze.

"I've always been partial to cookies actually," said Meteor with a rueful grin. "But the chicken looks good. We don't have that in my homeland."

He knew it had only been for a moment, the quickest of mistletoe kisses but it seemed to him as well that the party around them had become distanced in an odd way. As if an invisible bubble had formed around the pair of them and shuddered in and of itself the instant he let go of her hand. Everything from his chest downwards felt paralyzed by the adrenaline rush, pounding in and throughout the top half of him; Sephiroth felt tense in the aftermath and he wasn't sure it was comfortable kind of tense. Somewhere between being apprehensive and at the same time being afraid to blink too solidly in case he might wake up.

He took a breath, through both nose and mouth as she spoke his name, and it almost sounded like a hiss as if she'd injured him. The emotions she spoke with seemed to crash against the very surface of his face, their intensity and variety not lost on him at all but in that fact connected on a lot more levels than he'd ever be able to count. Let alone understand.

The invisible bubble burst and all of a sudden Sephiroth became aware of their surroundings again as all reality seemed to come back. The music was louder, the various lights and numerous bodies dancing not so far away from where they'd-

That adrenaline rush returned but it was prickly in it's return. Shivering on the underside of his skin as embarrassment, insecurity and even a prickle of fear wanted to overwhelm whatever it was -that accumulation of emotions- that he'd just let himself feel alongside Terra. He blinked back a sickening knot which all of the paralysis he'd been locked with had retreated into and flashed a not-so wide smile back down at Terra.

"Happy Starlight, Terra."

It seemed to be the only appropriate thing he could conjure to reply with and he couldn't stand there in her presence any longer. Not after that. Too much, much too much. Sephiroth then stepped defiantly away from her and made for the entrance to the hallway which would lead outside.

The air seemed to be closing in, hot as the various pairs of eyes burning into his back which might not all be in his mind. A few moments in the cold wintery air outside was needed to clear his head.

Even if she hesitated before handing it over, Bonnie's smile as Mimi takes it is genuine. She just wants to make sure there are enough to go around. It's a good thing she packed so many of them.

"Yeah, though I don't think it's going to last, kupo. Have you heard what the Heroes have been saying? About the Calamity starting to move again soon?" She realized how loud she was talking and hushed down a bit, she didn't want to ruin the mood. "That's why I'm going around thanking all the Heroes, kupo. So that they know we believe in them, kupo."

Batman, huh? So is he part of the holiday in your world? Does he fly around and deliver presents?

[In truth it doesn't make much sense to Cloud, especially with the Job filling him with the mood of the season. Bats are definitely not in the motif. But still, who is he to judge another world's traditions.]

Ho ho ho! Hello there Jade!

[Cloud waves as he finds the military man. He'd been giving out gifts to everyone all evening, but a few people like Jade had been avoiding the main crush of the crowds. That meant Cloud had to come to him.

Finishing in his bag, Cloud pulls out a small wrapped box and holds it out in offering.]

I hope you're enjoying the party, and all the work we've been doing prepping this village for the Celebration!

Indeed. Miss Zelda deserves a great deal of thanks. She works so hard to keep us all in good spirits and informed about what's going on. I don't know what we'd do without her.

[Mary chuckles and takes the offering.]

And what is this exactly? I've seen something of the like around here before, but it's not something I recognize from home.

[Ice cream isn't exactly a common delicacy in the Caribbean of the early 1700s.]

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[It's a good thing that Tear has quick reflexes, because even without anticipating Hana's actions she succeeds in catching her in time with only a soft "oh!," her instincts encouraging her to embrace the smaller moogle with a soft smile on her lips. But once the moment passes she found herself succumbing to that feeling of nervousness yet again, stronger than before now that he was actually opening the gift. Though the melodist had turned her gaze away when Ace started, she kept glancing back every so often as he continued, secretly relieved that the merchant had been honest with her about the greens she'd included in the package.]

I'm... glad to hear that, since I really don't know that much about them aside from what I've read. [She had had no idea they were so uncommon however, which was enough motivation to set aside her nervousness and the impulse to look away so she could quietly watch him finish with the rest of the gift.

But the anxiety began to return when he fell silent completely, motivating her to kneel down in front of him. Tempting as it was to try and look him in the eye, she kept herself from giving in as she released her hold on Hana, her voice soft.]

Ace...?

[The moogle fluttered down into the open seat and then let her little legs dangle of the edge. She kicked them cheerfully as she let her wings rest, occasionally stretching and flexing them while resting her weight on her handpaws.

Like Zelda she watched the party going on. She really truly did enjoy watching all the Heroes here together and being happy.]

There was nothing she could say as he turned and walked away. Her fingers rose to her lips feeling the heat fade as seconds tick by. She's stunned and she's left with the piece of glass and lone sprig of mistletoe resting in her palm. Her eyes don't leave the door where Sephiroth exited and she felt her heart skin in her chest.

She didn't know how long she stood there before turning and attempting to return to the party. Her smile wasn't nearly as bright as before but she tried.

[Graham stands up tall and straight, looking proud and determined.]

Then! Then, if you can stick by that claim, I shall try! For if you're willing to embarrass yourself with me, I'll willing to the same in front of you and everyone else! At worst, they'll laugh at me. And what do I care about being a social pariah when I'm not even a member of this society? Let them do their worst - I can teach them a lesson. Later.

[If he was holding his wrench right now, be sure he'd be twirling it in a very obvious fashion right now. Instead, he'll give this dancing thing another go.]

Because the Calamity is actually trying to destroy everything rather than being some weird legend?

[ Hearing his name being called draws his attention back to her, consequently releasing the melodist from her struggle, as she would have no choice but to return the stare. It was that kind of look; determined to express everything that one's words could not. ]

Sorry. Got a bit carried away.

[ An apologetic smile on his lips, he lets the palm grasping the feather drop down onto his lap. ]

... Having your friendship is far more than I could ever ask for.

[ He might look the tiniest bit awkward as he speaks, but the sparks in his eyes shouldn't leave any doubts as to what he thinks of the gifts. ]

[He has to think it over for just a moment, and then he nods his head.]

Yes, yes I do.

Oh, it's gelato. Ice cream. It's, uh. It's good. Trust me.

[He's never had to explain it before.]

Gingerbread flavor, too. Got a special order made up just for this party.

[Considering a lot of the other moogles probably found Johnny to be on the intimidating side, it was indeed a shock. He's not even sure what to say. It made him feel a little guilty, since he didn't really like being labeled a Hero.]

Hey, if you wanna be a Hero, you can be. You 'n the other moogles help us out a lot, and there's a lot we couldn't get done without ya.

[Gelato sounded a little familiar. She'd heard word of something like it coming into popularity back in Europe. She was just on the wrong side of the Atlantic to experience this new fad.

She opens up the treat and tries a taste. Her eyes flash in shock at the coldness and yet the sweet warm flavor.]

Wow! This is amazing!

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