A Christmas Cabaret

[desertbloomed]

Characters: Ashelia and Link. Others can come by for sure, though the thread with Ashe and Link will be locked, methinks.
Where: At a small cafe near the university. Some students are putting on a small Christmas concert.
When: The evening of December 16
Warning: N/A

Ashelia sat in her chair, legs crossed and quill in hand. Though the string quartet was playing, she was more focused on signing the documents she had in front of her, nodding slowly to herself. She wore a simple dark red dress, a soft white shawl draped over her bare shoulders.

Her ring caught the light off a candle for a moment, distracting her from her writing, but only for a moment. It was the quartet finishing their piece that caused her to put her quill down finally. She clapped lightly for the performers as they moved off the stage to take a short break. After taking a sip from her wine glass, the queen turned her attention back to her paperwork, eyebrows furrowed in concentration as she read what looked to be some very fine print.

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[nonchere]

So singers were a part of this holiday as well? There was something very charming about the idea, and Celes, only stopping in for a bit of coffee before finding work, clapped as well. They were quite good as far as she could tell, and after a very short stint as an opera singer herself, she had acquired a certain respect for performers.

She may as well wait for their next set so, taking her coffee, Celes sat at one of the tables, waiting for the student singers to return.

[unitesearthandsky]

Informing his Moogle that he'd be meeting a Queen over dinner with a quartet playing may not have been the best idea. Link didn't have much in the manner of dress clothing, but thankfully Lami had a keen eye on what sort of fashion was popular in the city. Insistent that he be aware of the etiquette involved with such an affair, Link could only submit to the Moogle's persistent outcry. A trip to a boutique, a bit of spending past what Link had put aside from the holiday, and Link was in proper attire for the occasion.

The long black coat covered him, while the green uniform beneath brought out the color in his eyes. He looked more like a dignitary than a knight, the tails of his jacket fluttering behind him as he walked into the cafe with a worrisome look upon his face.

His approach is slow, cautious, only clearing his throat after he was a mere few feet away from her to catch her attention. Aside from the building anxiety within him, given their past meeting, the Skyloftian could not help but blush at the appearance before him. It was both intimidating and remarkable, thoughts that he will keep to himself.

"Miss Ashe? Thank you for allowing me to meet with you."

[grandsummon]

The sweet singing voices of the season where initially what drew Yuna to the café. As she slid inside, dressed in her white mage robes she watched the students perform with a smile on her lips -- the feelings of the celebration really were catching. She stayed near the entrance until the end of the song, not wanting to interrupt them by shuffling about. Once it had come to a close, she applauded quietly, finally taking the time to look around.

There, at one of the tables, sat a familiar face. Ashelia. She had not seen the other woman since the confrontation in the forest, knowing from the letters sent through mognet that she was likely very busy. In fact, she still looked busy...

Walking over to the vendor, Yuna softly ordered, "Another two glasses of what the lady there is having, please," and took hold of them once they were poured. It seemed as though the choir was just about ready to start up again. With gentle steps, so as not to spill, the brunette leaned in as she approached from the side.

"A gil for your thoughts, Lady Ashelia?" she smiled.