http://rosestolilies.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] rosestolilies.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] queenoflogs2011-07-16 02:07 pm
Entry tags:

these long summer days

Characters: Any of the characters participating in the party.
Date: Backdated to July 15th.
Summary: To apologize for the incident with the phantoms, the Queen puts together a party for all the inhabitants of the Gardens.
Warnings: IT IS A PARTY what could go wrong. (But just in case, if something occurs in your thread, please let the mods know and we will update this.)

For some days now, denizens of the Gardens may have been wondering what it is the Queen had in store for them after the phantoms had finally dispersed. Perhaps they may have been aware of the sound of hammering and construction that seemed to float on the air from no specific direction. Today, however, the sounds seem to have mysteriously ceased, and at some point, each of the girls and women will receive an invitation, written on pale yellow paper in deep pink ink that seems to shimmer slightly with certain angles of light:

You are cordially invited
to the Summer Festival!

Where: The Crimson Pavilion, near the northwestern edge of the Gardens
When: The 15th July

Please enjoy the food, drinks, and music!
And, of course, the company of friends.
I do hope you won't be disappointed!


Love ♥
The Queen of Hearts


Asking the cats for directions, or simply heading toward the northwest of the Gardens by oneself, will eventually lead one to the aforementioned Crimson Pavilion — an enormous outdoor party tent, similar to the Viridian Pavilion in scope and size. The Pavilion is strewn with drapes of crimson gauze that shade its interior slightly from the sun, and delicate flower-shaped lights wind around each of the tent poles, producing a faint, sparkling luminance. Colorful flowers are strewn across every available surface, and a sourceless music floats on the air, an upbeat melody seemingly designed to compel one to dance. And all over the tables are food and drinks in every variety one could possibly imagine, though the overarching flavors and themes seem to remind one of summer days and tropical islands.

The drinks, especially, are very good — though perhaps one should be a little careful. There is, as they say, too much of a good thing.


[ Notes: The drinks, as one might expect, have a few side effects:

Pineapple juice compels characters who drink it to feel as if they cannot help but be honest about their feelings toward other characters. If your character has a crush on another character, or has fallen in love with her, she may not be able to resist the desire to confess her attraction.

Orange juice creates feelings of happiness and contentment. This can range from an unnaturally strong sense of giddy joy to a more calm, relaxed state of well-being. And, of course, your character may be compelled to share her feelings with others.

Fruit punch induces a desire for intimacy, whether that be holding hands or cuddling to making out and more adult activities for adult characters.

Of course, there might be other drinks with other effects, as well, and the drinks may be mixed to create multiple effects. There are also drinks that are just drinks without any special properties.

Have fun! ]

[identity profile] angelgressor.livejournal.com 2011-07-19 06:38 pm (UTC)(link)
Ah, I'm sorry. I would be happy to, Signum.

[identity profile] brustriese.livejournal.com 2011-07-19 06:41 pm (UTC)(link)
Good thing Hayate always makes me lead anyway...

[Signum leads Lamia out onto the floor.]

[identity profile] angelgressor.livejournal.com 2011-07-19 07:38 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Nervous.

Even knowing Signum is similar to her, she is anxious at the thought of being touched. Being treated like a plague-ridden monster for most of your life will do that.
]

...I will do my best.

[identity profile] brustriese.livejournal.com 2011-07-20 02:10 pm (UTC)(link)
[Fortunately, Signum is very much a lady, which means minimal touching and, for a waltz - especially a waltz for reconnaissance - minimal eye contact.]

Just mirror my movements and keep your center of balance steady. We're starting with your right foot back. You'll do fine.

[And they're off, at a formal but floor-covering 3/4 pace.]

[identity profile] angelgressor.livejournal.com 2011-07-20 02:15 pm (UTC)(link)
[ She manages to go long just fine, almost as though she has has practice. The possibility of more battle-irrelevant information being programmed into her due to Lemon's questionable priorities is high.

Still, despite this and despite knowing the purpose of this, she still cannot help but feel awkward and shy, being even this close to another individual. She manages to keep her eyes on her surroundings, so anyone looking would not likely notice anything wrong.

Except for the fact she is blushing.
]

[identity profile] brustriese.livejournal.com 2011-07-20 02:33 pm (UTC)(link)
[Signum has the advantage of more than 15 years on Lamia, in terms of getting comfortable with human contact. Even if most of what she gets at home still pushes some of her boundaries, dancing is not a big deal.]

[Still, this was more connected than she'd ever been to someone outside her family and close friends. She can't help but fight a smile over thinking of what Hayate would say if she saw Signum out dancing. Voluntarily.]

[That thought eventually makes her a little morose, but she dismisses that part. She has a mission. A mission to spot suspicious things at this party. Of which there were none.]

[Sighing inwardly, Signum decides to make conversation rather than continue getting lost in thought when she has a friend right here.]

You're warmer than I expected.

[She never claimed to be good at making conversation.]

[identity profile] brustriese.livejournal.com 2011-07-20 02:58 pm (UTC)(link)
[Fifteen years or no, her own inability to have a normal conversation can still leave Signum floundering and blushing. Or at least astounded at herself.]

Er...what I mean is [at least she can keep up the pace with her feet]

From what you described, you're a combat cyborg, like...another of my friends. It takes a while to get to notice and learn the signs, but when we're this close (usually because she's trying to punch me in a sparring match), I can feel the metal under her skin, through temperature if not texture. I'm not noticing any of that with you.

It was just a...stray thought is all. I'm sorry.

[identity profile] angelgressor.livejournal.com 2011-07-20 03:03 pm (UTC)(link)
No, please don't apologize, Signum. I don't quite understand why, but hearing that I am warm--it's not an unpleasant thought at all.

Thank you.

[identity profile] brustriese.livejournal.com 2011-07-20 03:18 pm (UTC)(link)
Hm. In that case, you're welcome.

[Songs being what they are, this one ends soon, with Signum not spotting any suspicious activity despite making at least one full circuit of the dance floor.]

I'm doing my best to treat this as a mission, but when it comes to acting on my own in a social situation, I guess I'm still not very...proficient.

[identity profile] angelgressor.livejournal.com 2011-07-20 03:37 pm (UTC)(link)
Proficient? I think you're very much that. You're certainly better than I am.

[identity profile] brustriese.livejournal.com 2011-07-20 03:40 pm (UTC)(link)
I suppose the important thing is that we understand each other, even if I say ridiculous things.

[identity profile] angelgressor.livejournal.com 2011-07-20 03:44 pm (UTC)(link)
Ridiculous or not, I enjoy speaking with you, Signum.

[identity profile] brustriese.livejournal.com 2011-07-20 03:47 pm (UTC)(link)
And I you.

...I'm obviously going to stick around until the party ends to see if the Queen shows up at all. Afterwards, though...would you and Alfimi care to join Vivio and I for some tea at our place? It's surprisingly well-stocked in amenities like that.

[identity profile] angelgressor.livejournal.com 2011-07-20 03:55 pm (UTC)(link)
I will have to ask Alfimi. I can only imagine what she may end up having planned already.

[identity profile] brustriese.livejournal.com 2011-07-20 03:58 pm (UTC)(link)
Fair enough. I'm not sure what Vivio's up to either, but I generally leave things up to her as long as she's not wandering off somewhere dangerous.

[identity profile] angelgressor.livejournal.com 2011-07-20 07:07 pm (UTC)(link)
Dangerous...

Perhaps I should start keeping a closer eye on Alfimi.

[identity profile] brustriese.livejournal.com 2011-07-20 08:17 pm (UTC)(link)
Both of our charges can take care of themselves, I think, it's just...a matter of principle towards Vivio's mothers, in my case. And Vivio's never been in a fight that wasn't for sport, as far as I know.

[identity profile] angelgressor.livejournal.com 2011-07-20 08:35 pm (UTC)(link)
Alfimi is capable, but her...situation is special. She is a lot like us, actually.

[identity profile] brustriese.livejournal.com 2011-07-20 08:40 pm (UTC)(link)
...I'll leave it as saying I know a great number of people like ourselves in some way or another, without going into anyone specifically. I understand, though.

[identity profile] angelgressor.livejournal.com 2011-07-20 08:43 pm (UTC)(link)
...I feel ungrateful. At home, everyone is human but they accepted me, yet here I am feeling more comfortable now that I have met others like myself. It's as though being accepted was not good enough, even though it should be.

[identity profile] brustriese.livejournal.com 2011-07-20 08:50 pm (UTC)(link)
No, I think I understand. When I 'became a real girl' as the storybooks go, I got to do so along with my fellow knights - my...sisters and brother. That made it infinitely easier than it would have been.

It simply feels better not to be alone.

[identity profile] angelgressor.livejournal.com 2011-07-20 08:52 pm (UTC)(link)
...All of my brothers and sisters have been dest--they have passed. Even Mother...

[identity profile] brustriese.livejournal.com 2011-07-20 08:55 pm (UTC)(link)
[Okay, now she actually is going to hug awkwardly put one arm around Lamia's shoulders.]

I'm sorry. For your loss, and for bringing it up on what was turning out to be a relatively pleasant evening.

[identity profile] angelgressor.livejournal.com 2011-07-20 08:59 pm (UTC)(link)
[ She jumps slightly, but does not try to move away. ]

No, it's my fault, if anyone's. The brother and sister I knew the most passed with their own will, and Mother said she was happy. I should not be speaking of them is such a negative manner.

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