Christmas Party & Cheer

[goddessofthesky]

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!]

Comments

[cantante]

Wouldn't that be even more reason to go? [Though her thoughts are in line with his—it was difficult to imagine being here so long, especially when she still had a goal she needed to fulfil back in Auldrant. They had been so close to achieving it that it was a constant source of uneasiness for her, even though it had become easier to manage with time.

Right now, it's the sudden seriousness of her friend's demeanour that helps anchor her back to the present. Blinking a few times, she straightens her posture to look right into his eyes, questioning and also inviting him to continue.]

What is it...?

[no1]

[ Precisely, she's given enough reasons for him to now speak confidently about his plan that presented itself as a merely vague idea before. He doesn't want to make it sound more complicated than a simple request that it is, unable to carry any more weight of misguided feelings and emotions. No, he has to remain straightforward about the way he phrases it all; his own awareness is telling him that much. ]

Without hiding behind false pretenses, I would like to ask you to accompany me, even if only for a short while. I've already considered telling you earlier, so this has nothing to do with tonight...--

[ For a second, he glances to the side. ]

--... Except for one thing. Just now, I've realized that I would rather have you refuse, than live with regrets. That's all.

[cantante]

[There was something about the sincerity of his request that kept her from falling into the timid and uncertain reaction she would have had otherwise, or maybe it was simply the effect of everything they had discussed tonight reassuring her that there was no need for worry.

Nevertheless, the sense of warmth she was becoming all too familiar with was rising again in her cheeks, though this time it was accompanied with a soft smile that reflected the gratitude she felt for being offered the choice.

Though takes a few tries, with her lips parting to try and give him the proper response to his request, she was eventually able to just take a deep breath continue smiling, her voice small yet gentle.]

... I accept.

[If this was about not wanting to live with regrets... then there was no other answer.]

[no1]

[ Leaving his mouth is a muffled exhale as he hears these two words. ]

I'm glad.

[ Even if he was just as ready to acknowledge a negative response, there was nothing wrong about expressing his relief, was there? He hadn't had time to think what kind of reaction his words would bring, but he still manages to be positively surprised by the reality of things. Facing such a bright smile, it's hard not to return it.

However, there is no further attempt at physical reassurance like the ones that have snuck their way into their daily exchanges when they weren't paying attention. Not that he would terribly mind holding her hand in his, but perhaps for that very reason it wouldn't be the wisest thing to consider. After all, the tingling sensation that had spread all over the area of his cheek that she had kissed was not getting any weaker with the moments that passed, so he already had his hands full figuring that one out.

And in the rare instances that he shoved these thoughts aside, instead he caught himself wondering whether it was even possible to learn the basic dance steps with less than nine days left. ]