melodiesoflife | 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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[Who knows, perhaps a certain once-upon-a-time Hero might be persuaded to help with that. After all, he's Colonel now so there isn't much of any reason preventing him from using the Esdham training facilities to get others into (or in this case, back into) shape if Sephiroth felt so inclined. It's even been mentioned to him on a few occasions, even outside of his role in the military, that he should turn his hand to helping to train others.

Each time politely refused. Not his strength, nor did he have much in the way of patience.

He's just going to pretend that Cloud's all-knowing grin isn't quite as wide as it is. And mostly ignore the question; having no real reason to tell Santa!Cloud how he might be feeling now.]

It's certainly more of an event than last year.

[It's certainly something for Cloud to consider, but it's not something he's going to worry about too much this moment. For now there's a party to enjoy. His gut can be dealt with once the New Year rolls around.

The obvious ignoring of his commented is noted, but that doesn't mean Cloud stops grinning. He's glad his contribution has been able to help Sephiroth in some way.]

It really is. And it's good that we're able to do something like this. It will help convince people that we really do want to help them. The next year is probably going to be rough so it's important we find and share happiness while we can.

[Even if his kiss had been much too forward for Terra, the look in her eyes when he'd produced the small glass flower ornament might well have burned itself onto Sephiroth's soul. It's not something he'll ever be able to forget.]

We can only but try.

[Isn't that what he was trying to do, be less doom-n-gloom all the time and lighten up? It had been at least some of the reason why he'd taken the time off and come to Santa Village with Terra, at all.]

I find that role more suited to your current Job, than mine, though.

Right now maybe. This is just the bright side of hope. But we don't just need it in happy times. We both know that.

[He looks around, beaming at the crowd of gathered Heroes. Everyone is happy and enjoying themselves and enjoying an evening of warm cheer in the otherwise cold dark winter night.

Cloud's face darkens, his voice going down a bit so only Sephiroth can hear him.]

I don't think either of us are looking forward to getting back to fighting. But we both know it will happen. This isn't the same as back home, but people are going to look to you for guidance. All of us really, but...well...no matter what world you're in you still stand out.

[It always seems to happen, moreso recently, that Sephiroth's presence in a conversation automatically seems to suck all potential cheeriness away. It's a result of the fact that he just can't switch off. What makes matters worse, he knows it and has started to hate himself for it.

Coupled with how stupid he felt over the kiss with Terra, it's not a good combination. Yet, Sephiroth steps a little closer to Cloud when he tones his voice down into being more private, watching the bearded face carefully.]

Fighting is all I've ever known, Cloud.

[He doesn't think that the other man needs reminding, but he's not got an opinion at all with regards to that fact. It's as natural as breathing to him. Yet, the second part of the comment earns a greater pause. Sephiroth purses his lips and sets his jaw a little sterner; the idea of others looking to him for a role model isn't a comfortable one.]

I know. It's standing out for the right reasons...that I'm most concerned with.

[He blinks a few times, keeping eye contact before looking down and then away across the floor at his feet.]

[Cloud gives Sephiroth a somber nod. He understands Sephiroth's concerns. The two stand at the edge of destiny and the pull of gravity feels like it threatens more and more every day. Each day that passes could be a day closer to changing to crystal and shifting to their future for all they know.

And that wasn't even accounting for all the things that Crystallis itself might throw at them.]

As long as you remain worried about that, then you're at least on the right path.

[He hefts his bag of gifts and shifts it to his shoulder. There are still more gifts to give out.]

And you can always learn new things. Or are you already such an old soldier you need to take a desk job?

[Giving Sephiroth a wink he wanders back into the crowd.]

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