melodiesoflife | Event || The New Year

Characters: Anyone!
Where: The Enterprise.
When: The Night from December 31st to January 1st.
Summary: A Ball aboard the Enterprise, for well-dressed (mostly) Heroes of Light and their friends who want to dance and (especially) eat for free.
Warning: Nothing.

While the passing from a year to another isn't as big of an event as the Starlight Celebration, it is no reason to pass up an ocasion to celebrate and have fun. There are fireworks in all major cities and various activities to enjoy. Noticeably, there are gatherings of people in Aqures Ixen and Trano Golsaucia in particular, if only to conclude what is one of the most celebrated week in the year, and wish to each other the best possible year to come-- Though most people are worried about what's to come soon. After all, the end might be nigh with the Calamity about to take over the planet...

To celebrate this, the Heroes of Light have all been invited to stay aboard the Enterprise for a particularly prestigious and animated Ball. Indeed, the Enterprise will from Aqures Ixen and go all the way to Mysidia at midnight-- This way, New Year is going to last even longer than normal thanks to the magic of timezones.

There are tables with foods for everyone to eat and of course, music for people to dance together if they so wish. There is also a consequent number of chairs lined up, for all those who refuse to dance or are too awkward to do so.

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"May I have this dance, my fair maiden?"

The sound of a familiar voice would interrupt Terra's thoughts and the individual facing her was the same blond haired blue eyed woman that had always greeted her from time to time. Selen was wandering the party with uninterested eyes, seeing these things were't really her thing. That also explained why she wasn't dressed for the occasion either.

She looked rather casual in her usual attire without its armor. While parties were always a thing back home and she found some social use to them, they were't really her thing.

They were political and Selen enjoyed them because they were always good for winning favors. The place was beautifully decorated and full of many people she recognized and those she did not recognize. The sight of people enjoying themselves always put a pleasant smile on her face. That's why it she approached Terra.

She seemed lonely again sitting there, or maybe she chose to sit there because she wanted to be alone. Either way, Selen wasn't having it since Terra was one of the few people she held high regard for. She was always better with a smile.

Just seeing the older woman pulled Terra’s lips into a smile. It was hard for her to guard how she felt since she had never had to do it before now. She nodded her head feeling a wave of relief wash over her. “I’d like that.” She didn’t like feeling alone.

Terra rose from her seat and then lifted the material of her skirt so she wouldn’t trip over it. She stepped up next to Selen before hesitating slightly.

“Would you lead?” She didn’t know how having only practiced with men before now.

"Allow me to grace you with this dance then."

She chimed cheerfully as Terra was slowly getting herself up from her spot. Selen was always there to cheer up the people she cared about. She certainly hope that Terra will get a good dance out of it, even if it's from Selen.

"Certainly. I know a thing or two about ballroom dancing due to my previous job."

She replied wit a nod of her head when Terra hesitated for that thought.

Terra smiles softly before taking her place next to Selen's side. She let the other lead, her feet moving swiftly over the floor.

"Are you enjoying the party?"

It's all she can think to ask though it sounds rather forced when she says it. Small talk isn't something that Terra got used too and living with Sephiroth meant she used it even less. Tempest was a fan though Terra found ways around that too since they usually talked about the flower shop.

Selen would lead them along until they started to move with the music. She took her steps casually as he hoped it would help Terra adjust to the sound of the music and moving her feet. She nodded her head as they waltzed along the dance floor.

"I am rather fond of the party, so I suppose I am," she chimed with a small chuckle emitting from her lips as Terra questioned her about the party. As forced as it sounded, Selen didn't mind and she knew Terra was trying her best. She wouldn't discourage the girl from asking her questions. Instead, she would rather want the girl to actually.

Terra was now a talented dancer thanks to her teachers. She moved easily across the dance floor, her steps matching Selen’s perfectly. Dancing was something that she really loved and sharing that with her friends made her happy and for the moment, she forgot the uncertainty she had been feeling.

“You’re a good dancer.”

The comment wasn’t forced or meant as a mindless compliment. The thought merely escaped Terra’s lips as they moved gracefully across the polished floor.

As Selen does notice. The girl seemed to be effortlessly dancing alongside the former general. She was glad that Terra can at least enjoy her time on the dance floor. Her steps were fluid and they matched well with Selen's. She was having a lot of fun just watching her friend fluidly go along with the music. Eventually, they would probably follow the beat of the instruments that were being played.

"I had to have a lot of practice due to all the parties the royal family had," she replied with a chuckle, "You aren't half as bad yourself. You're very graceful."

She chimed with a chuckle.

Terra blushed a light rosy pink. "Tempest and a few others taught me to dance." The fact that she was graceful was just something that defined Terra. She wasn't clumsy or awkward but graceful and fluid with all of her motions.

Her lips curl into a smile.

"Thank you for the compliment." It felt as if her praise was worth more considering Selen's skill and knowledge of dancing. Slowly the song came to an end and Terra found their steps slowing to a stop.

"Ah, Tempest is quite talented," she chimed with a big smile of the moogle's name. Selen had a lot of respect for her moogle and the moogle worked hard for Terra. She was grateful for the moogles in some way or form. It's not everyday that they would get companions like that who constantly looked after them.

"I'm glad you are able to enjoy yourself dancing with what you've leaned," she replied with a nod of her head as she spun the other around until the dance ended.

"You're very welcome."

Event || The New Year

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