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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He'd noticed Terra a few times before now. Since she wasn't alone, there didn't seem to be much of a reason for him to approach her, at least not while his mood was so dim. When she approached, Ven expected a greeting -- not a request, which clearly caught him off guard.

For a moment he looked confused, as if her question was an outlandish one. Then he glanced down at her offered hand, back up at her face, and despite himself he couldn't help but return the smile, and this one wasn't strained. He remembered the first time they danced, how uncertain she was; this was bold in comparison, but that kind of change can only be a good one as far as he was concerned.

So he finally took her hand with a nod, and his hold on her fingers was steady enough to say he had no uncertainties, either.

"Yeah. I'd like that."

Terra's smile widened as he took her hand and she lead them towards the outskirts of the dance floor. She had learned a lot since the first time they danced. She has learned about herself beside rising her skills on the polished floor. She didn't want to be timid and she knew that she could be however she wanted if she tried hard enough.

She stepped up next to Ven taking his hands as he had showed her months before.

"Ready?"

She was still smiling and seemingly clueless to any uncertainty that Ven might have been feeling. He had smiled at her and it gave her all the confidence she needed to take the first step forward.

"Uh-huh," Ven assured her. His smile was already looking more relaxed, his heart plenty glad for the distraction.

Once the music picked up, he started to step in time with it, moving back a step as Terra moved forward. It didn't take long for his heart to feel lighter, and his mood quickly lifted with it. He soon laughed, already caught up in the moment.

"You been practicing without me?"

Terra smiled brightly realizing that she had been found out. It was probably really easy to tell compared to the tentative movements she had before. That and she hadn't looked down once since the song began. Her feet just moved as if it was the most natural thing in the world to do.

"You can tell?"

She was a little proud of herself.

"Tempest helped some as well as a few others."

She was lucky to have the friends she did and while it took a far amount of time to see them as friends she's happy. Even if that happiness were to be fleeting. Seeing Ven smile lifted her spirits as well.

"It's a big difference," he told her cheerfully, clearly with approval. "I don't think you need me to lead anymore."

Which wasn't bad, judging by Ven's attitude.

He stepped with and around her easily, still smiling all the while. "So how've you been? Flowers get here okay and everything?"

Terra liked having Ven there to lead but then it was just because she was used to following. She didn’t want to dance on her own though she had done just that a few times in her shop. Her thoughts consume her for a moment moving easily with the song.

It was Ven’s question that brought her back, her eyes flicking to him curiously.

“Yeah, it wasn’t too much trouble. Thank you for the help and I think everyone liked them.” They had been surprised when Terra arrived with so many flowers.

“How have the cats been?”

Christmas Party & Cheer

Ventus x Terra

Ventus x Terra

Ventus x Terra

Ventus x Terra

Ventus x Terra

Ventus x Terra