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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[ Even though Ace did remember to bring some of his presents to the party, it came with a certain dose of convincing, from both his housemate and the Moogle, to actually make him show up. There is nothing particularly festive about his outfit, but he's made a point of changing out of his Job's clothes at the very least, opting for something more casual than the fancy robes he somehow always ended up getting stuck with.

... Hanafuda, on the other hand, in her oversized Christmas hat, shines brighter than most ornaments present in the hall in her garb for tonight, so that sort of balances things out.

Living under the same roof with the Hero of Love, Ace is very much mindful of the mistletoe tradition, but there seems to be little reason to be concerned if one doesn't make much effort to mingle to begin with, isn't there? He mostly plays it safe, either sticking to the less frequented areas or hanging around the music corner that Zelda has set up. Thoughtful and quiet, the cadet might not be feeling the atmosphere yet, but that doesn't stop him from being polite to anybody that approaches him. ]

Zelda took his hand with a warm smile. She was happy to see that Meteor was having fun and excited for the chance to dance. Her steps are light as they move out towards the dance floor. The song that begins is slow which works well since Meteor didn't seem to know a lot about dancing.

The young goddess stepped up resting one hand on Meteor's shoulder. "Your hand goes around my waist and we start on the your right foot."

She didn't know if he needed the instruction but she'd offer it all the same.

[Yuffie rolls her eyes.]

Okay~

What cha wanna do then?

[Though Tear would have been perfectly fine with delivering some of her gifts in person at another time, it was through the insistence of her housemates and moogle companion that she came along to distribute some of them tonight, dressed in a somewhat simple white turtleneck dress she happened to find and black leggings.

At first she was a little apprehensive about the entire spectacle, as there was no equivalent celebration in Auldrant and she had only the snippets of knowledge she had gained in Crystallis to guide her, but as the evening passed she found herself relaxing, even if she continued to keep to the further edges of the crowd. She wasn't about to lose her wallflower tendencies or awkwardness so easily...!

On top of that, so far she hadn't been educated about the significance of some of the decorations in the hall...]

"That much I remember," he said, wrapping his hand around her waist and taking her hand with the other. He was trying to remember some of the formal dances and decided.

"I think I remember one of the dances of my people. Shall we lead?"

Quak?

It's not the info broker, but at first, Sparks is approached by a penguin with a Santa hat on his head. Pen-Pen seems to have snuck away from both Kaji and Ib, and was searching for party favors. He made a beeline for Sparks as soon as he spotted the cooler, and is looking now expectantly up at the man. Pen-Pen lets out a 'brr' sound and shakes his head to fluff out his feathers. Anything to look cuter, right?

Both Kidd and Bonnie are approached at nearly the same time. Kidd by the oddly cheerful former information broker; Bonnie by a penguin wearing a Santa hat. Quak?

Kaji offers a drink, cider, to Kidd as he approaches. It's almost an apology. He opens his mouth, pauses, and then looks down and laughs wryly at himself. "Sorry. That I wasn't there to back you up. Noticed you didn't come back with the little traitor fluffball in chains." And he does sound sorry about that fact.

[He picks up speed as he goes along, even outpacing the tempo of the song a bit. He also continues to just. Keep. Talking. About nothing, really, just dancing and how it could be a metaphor for mankind always being in motion, and also how maybe dance marathons weren't the worst idea after all. Typical Graham nonsense.

When the song ends, he simply stops, still holding onto Zelda, and looks confused. He doesn't seem to know what he should do now that a different sort of song was playing.]

"Don't think I'd joke about that sorta thing. Just cuz it's a holiday doesn't mean anyone's gettin' off easy." He says this with a serious voice, but there's a slight grin on his face.

"Did ya even get to see that Santa Village thing everyone was workin' on? I finally stopped by the other day. It's, y'know. Christmasy." Sparks shrugs a little. He didn't really think it was necessary to go as far as swapping to a Santa Claus Job for, and especially seeing some of the side effects it gave others who picked it up, he's really glad he passed.

"I did think about joining those totally weird Santa fights... Guess I still gotta few days if I feel like jumpin' in."

Mimi, like usual, was sitting in her own corner of the room sipping her eggnog while watching everyone else. So many Heroes, so many Moogles. If only she wasn't so terrified of going up to the them and introducing herself. What if she messed up? What then?

She spotted Bonnie from across the room. Ever since the day they fought off Moogle Killers together, Mimi admired her for her bravery and leadership. If there was someone she was comfortable talking with it was her. She finished her drink and flitted over to and waiting for Bonnie to finish talking with the other party before saying a soft "hi".

[given how much of the mistletoe's around, it was probably bound to happen at some point anyway.]

Chiaki! [she nods to the other, expressing brightening for a moment, unconcerned with mistletoe for the moment.] Are you enjoying the festivities? Have you stepped out of the dance floor? [she's considering that herself, now.]

Oh!

[it's Sika who darts over first, face bright.]

That hat… it's incredible! Where did you find it?

[…sorry, Ace. She'll pay attention to him in a moment. Though K'pandolu's following after a few moments, offering both of them a wave.]

I wouldn't mind knowing that, too. But you're both looking good tonight. [she offers Ace a quick smile, tail lifted slightly.]

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[Chiaki's cheeks go slightly pink at that, and she blinks at Yuffie with a vacant expression for a few moments before responding.]

...Do I have to kiss you back?

Yeah. I'm not very good at dancing unless there's arrows telling me where to step, though.

[It will go unexplained for now, then!]

Sure. I hope you like it.

[Chiaki slowly pulls the paper off hers, unwrapping it very methodically. For Rukia's part, she'll find a small pixel painting of a Lagomorph inside hers.]

That's what it's for!

[Levy laughs and flashes a playful wink.]

Hmmm... I wonder what's in mine...

[She lifts the package and gently shakes it from side to side for a moment before starting to open it up.

Rukia's present turns out to be a book - no surprise there. It's a collection of traditional ghost stories from around Crystallis.]

[Jade couldn't claim to be all that interested in parties... but on the other hand, he had been working almost non-stop throughout December. A change of pace couldn't hurt. Besides which, he hadn't seen the new town yet and this was as good an occasion as any to make the trip.

He had to admit, the warm atmosphere combined with snow clustering on the window frames outside made him feel nostalgic. Auldrant had no Christmas but there were regional festivals, and Christmas Village didn't feel so different from Keterburg. Sipping his champagne and idly watching people on the dance floor, Jade found himself wondering whether this town, too, had any spots for ice skating.

Odd, that. Thinking about his childhood home didn't seem to stir up bitter memories like it used to. Was it the past year in Crystallis that had changed the way he thought?]

[Shining was feeling a little melancholy as well, wandering around the party and sampling the punch with a hoof curled around a cup.

Despite this, he was looking for his friends and noticed Pyrrha there. Waving at her, he trotted up on three feet.]

Hey Pyrrha, lovely night tonight isn't it?

THE MEALS HAVE ARRIVED!

[Aaaaand Deadpool makes the scene at long last, in his hands... a large plate filled with chimichangas. Where did he find all of that? Why did he make so many? Did he abuse something or someone? These are probably questions you don't want answered right now.

Either way, he's sitting them on the table with the other foods and opting to try to hand them to others as they pass.]

[As soon as she notices Shining's approach, Pyrrha straightens up and puts on a smile.]

Oh! Hello again! Are you enjoying yourself, Shining?

Quite a bit, but it's been not without friends. I was wondering if you wanted a drink. There's plenty to go around.

[He liked Pyrrha, she was a nice person to talk to and one of his first few human friends after all.]

[Pyrrha shakes her head, waving a hand.]

No, I'm all right. Thank you, though.

[She does spare a brief glance toward the dance floor, though.]

[ Hana sways merrily in place, the tiny bells sewn onto the edges of the hat ringing to the tune of the festive songs. However, she lifts it off her head upon noticing the fellow Moogle, if only to fly over and place it on the other's head with a triumphant sigh. ]

This is one-hundred percent original Mysidian work! We spent quite a lot of time in town and around, kupo, so I made sure to stock up. Go on, give it a spin~!

[ Placed next to K'pandolu in her elegant garb, or even his own Moogle, Ace has nothing on either in terms of festive looks, which is why the compliment makes him wonder, but he reciprocates with a shy smirk nevertheless. In fact, without his official attire to rely on, he might finally look more his years as he stands somewhat uncertain in front of the girl. ]

I'm fine with her taking the lead, but thank you. [ um. ] ... You look great, too, K'pandolu. I'm glad that I see you.

[Noticing her glance, a smile appeared on his face as he turned to Pyrrha.]

Want to dance? I'd imagine it's more fun than sitting to the side.

Oh... ah...

[She's not entirely sure how to respond to that. It isn't that she doesn't want to, but she'd rather a certain someone else were here to dance with.]

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