[5] Long Awaited Party

[dammit_yuri]

Who: Flynn Scifo, Yuri Lowell, whoever else.
What: Flynn's been planning a welcome-back party for the past... three months. Let's pretend he's better at planning than I am. Assume Flynn sent out a Mognet letter to most of Yuri's contacts to invite them. Or your character can just crash the party. We want bar fights.
Where: Some random tavern in Aqures Ixen.
When: March 07
Summary: Remember that bar fight in The First Strike? It'll be like that, only funner.
Warnings: I am doped up on allergy medications so my spelling may or may not be more atrocious than usual.


[It had been a long time since he even thought of preparing this, but everything seemed to be all set. He got a semi-private room from a local tavern, and luckily Acrisius and Proteus the moogles were more than responsible enough to get all the invitations sent out. The help he got from various people, including Rukia, Raven, and Yuffie was also appreciated. Finishing hanging up the big sign, Flynn looked at the pristine room. It would be all undone soon, but for now he could bask in its glory. Let's get this party started.]

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[damn_juicebox]

[Seems a little late for a welcome back party, but who cares. It's nice just to spend some time with her friends in a lively environment. They can drink, and she can not drink and watch them drink. (Being small means quick inebriation, so she's not going to bother with more than half a cup of sake.)]

[Once people have started to filter in and mingle, Rukia makes her way to Flynn's side and stands proudly with her arms folded.]

Good work. It seems everything is proceeding nicely.

[FOR NOW.]

theadjack

[dammit_flynn]

You sure outdone yourself this time Flynn. Who would have thought the Imperial Knights' Commandant was capable of throwing such a lively party!

[ Yuri swung his arm with the mug of liquor around Flynn as he forces his best friend into a head lock. ]

Make sure you're enjoying yourself too. Don't want to have a stick up your ass at a party now do we?

[ AKA he's ruffling feathers but he's truly grateful. Flynn you're an awesome friend, don't forget that. He also recognizes Rukia as he grins at her. ]

Yo Shorty! You came too?

theadjack the second

[boomchucka]

[Selphie was surprised and relieved to receive the invitation as she read it over. Jaelyn was kind enough to direct her to the right location and the perky brunette soaks up the energy of the lively environment. It's just what the girl needs right now.

A distraction and something else to focus on. Besides, Selphie loves a good party and she enters at an opportune time and giggles at Flynn being caught in a headlock. She's not in any particular mood to drink but that doesn't mean that she isn't happy to see some old faces. She waves to Rukia with a warm smile on her face before crouching down and beaming at the headlocked Flynn.]

Sup Buttercup?

[She's teasing but she really is happy to see you again Flynn.]

[dammit_yuri]

Of course she came. I made sure the moogles invited anyone you had contact with recently during your missives.

[shrugs]

Besides, it's not like I don't know how to enjoy myself, Yuri. That's like saying you never know how to be responsible.

[damn_juicebox]

I assisted with the decorations as well.

[She stands with a proud smile, her arms folded across her chest.]

It's a little late, but circumstances being what they are, this seems a more opportune time to relax and celebrate.

[Rukia returns the wave to Selphie. ...Buttercup? She looks at Flynn. Ah, because his hair is blonde! Quite clever. She holds her chin, wondering what kind of flower they could call Yuri...]

[Not many black flowers come to mind. Foiled again.]

[dammit_flynn]

Well, well, well, if it isn't Sunshine.

[ He replied grinning at the sound of Selphie's voice. Of course, he was expecting the girl to party crash at some point but who would have thought she would do it that fast? Either way he's totally cool in seeing her. ]

Sounds it, you even got Sunshine. She's sure happy to see you, shouldn't you greet her ol' Buttercup?

[ He laughed tightening his headlock on Flynn. ]

Man you guys sure throw a fuss over me.

[ Yuri was truly grateful for his friends honestly. ]

Anyway, thanks. Make sure you're enjoying it too.

[dammit_yuri]

Maybe then you shouldn't be meddling in the lives of nearly every person you met.

[Hello, Yuri, this is Kettle. You're black.]

Besides, everyone wanted to do something for you, Just accept it, would you?

[damn_juicebox]

[Rukia nods her agreement...and is wandering off toward the card table, since someone is bellowing for an opponent and she's always wanted to see how the game works. HAVE FUN PARTYING!]

[boomchucka]

[Hi Flynn, do you see this very cute girl looking up at you while you gripe at Yuri about this, that and the other thing?

Do you see the pout that's being directed at you for ignoring said very cute girl?

She's waiting Flynn. Quit being a meanie, ne?]

Hmmmmm... isn't there a song about Buttercups? [She looks up at Yuri with a mischievous glint in her eyes.] I bet we could make one up in a hurry~

[Selphie is clearly the patron saint of innocence and childish antics.]

[gorgeous_sin]

[Lust has two theories as to Flynn's earlier friendly behavior: either is a fine and upstanding gentleman and the paragon of the white knight ideal, or he's gay.]

[Not that there's anything wrong with being gay. Some of her best homunculus friends are...sexually questionable Envy.]

[Seeing Flynn flailing in the loving headlock of a pretty man pretty much answers the unspoken question.]

My my, I didn't realize the two of you were so close~

[dammit_flynn]

[ Good job Flynn look what you started! He watched as Rukia vanished within the mass of people and turning back to Selphie who was majorly pouting at Flynn. Yuri stifled a chuckle for that. ]

Don't take it too personally. Buttercup gets easily sidetracked, right?

[ He's going to tighten that grip on his best friend. ]

Plus it's not meddling when they want to include me in their lives. I can't help what people want alright? Quit making faces.

[ He sighed at Flynn as he turned to the sound of a new voice. Well, who invited this lady? He was sure as hell not the one that did it. ]

Oh, are you an acquaintance of Buttercup here, or what?

[dammit_yuri]

First off, my name is not Buttercup! Second off, just because I'm throwing you this party doesn't mean you can torture me like this! Not in front of others, anyway! Third off, everything else that's wrong with this situation!

[Flynn manages to wrangle free of the headlock and looks at Selphie.]

Singing about Buttercups will not make the situation any better!

[Turns to Lust.]

This is Yuri, the person I threw this party for. Yuri, this is Miss Lust - I met her earlier when I was buying supplies.

Why do you build me up (build me up) buttercup baby~

[boomchucka]

[Oh Flynn, you did not just add fuel to the fire. Leaping up, Selphie slides over to stand next to Yuri with the most innocent look on her face.]

I dunno... Say Yuri, are buttercups always this cute when flustered?

[The perky brunette smiles sweetly at Lust. Friends have to poke fun at their friends. It's a rule in Selphie's brocade.]

[oldspyce]

[ Raven was comfortable in bar settings. Of course he was also around during the First Strike for the first one, but details.

He was perched on a bench a seat away from where Flynn resided. The commandant (and he'll refer to him as that forever) sure put a lot of thought into this.

The archer minded his own as he drank from his mug. The place was pretty crowded even without the party.]

[dammit_yuri]

Mind if I buy you a drink, sir?

[smilesmile]

[oldspyce]

[ Free booze! How could he possibly reject? ]

I couldn't possibly dream of turnin' down a gesture from the commandant.

[dammit_yuri]

Here, that title means nothing.

[Flynn asks the bartender to get Raven a drink. He figures Raven frequented the locale often enough that the bartender already knew his favorite.]

I would have thought you'd be socializing a bit more than this.

[oldspyce]

Would ya rather I stepped in and disclaim yer undyin' love fer Yuri?

[ Because honestly that was funner to watch, and he enjoyed every bit of it. ]

[dammit_yuri]

We both know you enjoyed that more than anyone else.

[sigh]

Besides, Miss Lust is new and could stand to make some friends. Why don't you go over and say "hi"?

[oldspyce]

[ Poor kid. Kinda reminds him of himself when he was younger...only more modest. ]

I'd be more than happy ta. [ Because voluptuous and beautiful. ]

But I get the feelin' ya don't wanna talk ta me.

[ He's joking, though it might be hard to tell. ]

[dammit_yuri]

Well, much like my conversations with Yuri, there's only so many ways our exchange can go. I'll continue treating you like the captain I idolize, and you'll continue to insist that he's a completely different person.

[shrugs]

[oldspyce]

[ Perhaps the one that needed the most growth here, was their dear commandant. ]

All jokin' aside, don't ya think it's timed ya moved on from that. The Yuri you knew isn't the same as now.

[ The same goes for him. ]

[dammit_yuri]

That may be true, but in that vein of thought why would anyone expect me to be any different? As far as I can tell, I haven't changed.

[In fact, it almost felt like he was being left behind.]

The only way I can move on is by separating myself further from everyone. I'm not certain that I'm ready for that.

[oldspyce]

Sounds like ya got some demons ta settle with.

[ And he meant that honestly. Raven didn't feel like Flynn without change, and he also didn't believe moving on included cutting his ties. Clearly the blonde needed more time to consider his options. So he wouldn't address the issue any further. ]

[dammit_yuri]

Well, demons are in a few of my artes...