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Event: Eiko's Birthday Ball

Characters: OPEN to all party guests
Progress: Ongoing
Summary: A big party for a small girl. Yep, it's Eiko's birthday and she's having a ball.
Location: Lindblum Grand Castle
Date: March 21st, 1804
Warnings: N/A so far

Nobody could say that Regent Cid wasn't generous when it came to his adopted daughter, Eiko. In fact, some said that he was too indulgent. But on this, the evening of Eiko's tenth birthday, the citizens of Lindblum were ready and eager to celebrate. A free ball! Free drinks, free food, and a free pass into Lindblum Grand Castle. Many had failed to acquire tickets in time and were disappointed, but the lucky few piled eagerly into the castle.

Security was tight, and every single guest was checked by the guards before being allowed to enter. Once inside, they would find a wide and sumptuously decorated ballroom. A small group of musicians played slow and ambient music, while the party guests swayed across the floor dressed in all their finery. What could only be described as a flock of moogles flew or scurried around the room, offering glasses of champagne and various sweet treats. Regent Cid himself sat on a grand throne at the head of the room, nodding graciously at the guests who came to pay their respects.

The ball was already in full swing, and the party would go on for a long while yet.

[ooc: Don't worry if you didn't comment to Regent Cid's earlier post requesting tickets. Handwaving is just fine if you want to hop in. It's party style - go tag and mingle! Thread jumping and ninja tagging is encouraged.]

[ooc: Eiko has made a very loud announcement about a celebrity couple's engagement. Feel free to overhear, react or congratulate.]

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Gabranth was currently engaged in conversation with several people, listening to discussions on who was who and who was dating who. It was dull and usual. He'd heard these conversations many, many times in the past, just with different names, and after a few more moments he simply zoned out and simply nodded and kept his face rather blank. These people could talk and talk and never know he wasn't paying attention. That was nobility for you.

A small sigh escaped and he emptied his glass, putting it on the tray the nearest waiter had and clasped his hands behind his back. He needed to go and talk to Quistis. An apology needed to be had over what had happened with Larsa and Selphie.

"Thank you." Denzel took a cookie from the plate, nibbling on it, chewing each bite throughtfully.

"We were talking about how you and Cloud are perfect for each other. You guys are the best."

"Hehe, every week? That sounds good!" Denzel gave Marlene another twirl.

This was not a good idea, this really wasn't, Squall wanted to say, but he was already in position and stumbling through the paces-- scowling. This was a little different than the waltz at graduation.

And they were already in motion. Just a matter of trying to catch on, quick to keep step. Squall shoved down the internal irritation to count his steps.

Blank's smile faded a little at the mention of Tantalus. He really missed them. They were the closest thing to a family he had. "Yeah... It'd have been cool if they had been there too."

And Blank always enjoyed talking to Yuna too. Well, he enjoyed talking to any pretty young girl, but he adored Yuna's company, she was such a sweetheart. "Maybe you should."

Fran gave a dry laugh. "It is a wisdom that comes with age, as for beautiful... that is a matter of opinion. Besides, I believe men should be more worried of my ability to snap a neck without leaving marks rather than my brains, yes?"

"You mean someone at this party?" Rinoa looked around, wondering. She hadn't gotten along with everyone she'd met in Gaia, but unlike Irvine she was never vague about it. His half-answers were as frustrating as Squall's silences.

Squall's parents being here had been one of the things that had caused Rinoa to wonder if their own children might appear. The possibility that her own mother might return was another scary but appealing one too.

"Ellone?" As Rinoa's mind clicked back into gear, this very real possibility suddenly struck her. "Oh! You're right! I wonder if that would work... I don't think Ellone has tried to use her power since coming here. We could ask her..."

Since talking to Quistis, Rinoa had been hanging around drinking more champagne and watching out for Gabranth. She wasn't quite drunk enough to simply barge in when he was talking to so many people, but she was drunk enough to go for him the moment he turned away from them.

Bouncing up, Rinoa didn't quite time her stride right and she staggered into Gabranth, instinctively throwing her hands forward to grab whatever she could to support her.

"Oops!"

Gabranth was surprised to see a brunette bump into him and reached out to steady her, his hands gently grasping her forearms. She didn't seem entirely in control of herself, which likely meant she was drunk. And on closer inspection of just who she was... Oh. Great. Another of Quistis' friends and now he was going to have to deal with her.

"Lady Rinoa, are you alright? Perhaps you should sit down...?"

Rinoa kept in step with him, gradually allowing Squall to lead. She moved gracefully, beaming as she lost herself in the dance.

Rinoa let herself practically fall into his arms, acting the part of damsel in distress rather well. Okay, it wasn't entirely acting. She was a bit unsteady.

"Oh, thanks! I wanna go somewhere quiet. Could you escort me over to the balcony?"

Naturally, Rinoa thought this was the height of cunning.

Noah nodded slightly, a little concerned by her drunken stumbling. It was both unladylike and dangerous in a room full to the brim with people.

Still, he escorted her towards the balcony where she could probably get some fresh air and feel better for it. Once out there, he didn't bother to close the doors, but he did block the path to the edge, just in case she fell.

"Are you certain you should be out here? It is rather cool out and you seem unsteady..."

"I really have," she murmured back. Tifa leaned against him, immersing herself in the moment. She didn't feel that she had to say anything else. Words created misunderstandings. Dancing like this said far more.

"Really?" Tifa laughed to cover her embarrassment, but she couldn't stop her cheeks from warming. It was a pleased kind of blush though. "Well, I guess I should leave you men alone," she said. "I wouldn't want to interrupt a talk like that."

"Oh, no, I'm fine," said Rinoa brightly, suddenly rather sprightly again. She made sure she was still gripping Gabranth's arm though, to prevent him from escaping. "Actually, I wanted to talk to you. In private. You see, I have a friend called Quistis. Your date for this evening." She looked at him, waiting to see how he would react.

"I would say I've been settling in nicely," Sabin replied before grinning at the Viera girl. "It's nice to meet you, Mjrn."

If Kain could think of the similarities between darting around the battlefield and dancing, perhaps he'd be more confident in this situation. He nodded emphatically when Penelo said that about the need to fight. "There are many reasons why it's needed..." To defend one's home, or... reclaim one's honor... To challenge one's self and prove one's worth as a man. Kain had been raised with such views and they were deeply ingrained in his mind.

He looked at Penelo doubtfully at her suggestion, but at this rate he was willing to try it. It couldn't make things worse... possibly. So he closed his eyes, half opening one of them after a couple of seconds, as if afraid he might knock into someone while unable to see where he was going.

He knew it. Bloody knew it. Thankfully, managing to keep a cool expression, he tilted his head. "Aye, she is a mutual friend of ours. Is something wrong?" Letting a frown crease his brow, he glanced behind the woman, through the doors. Was this just an interrogation or was she in trouble? He couldn't help the worry in his stomach.

"I'm sure." Reassurance had never been Kain's strong suit, but he still made a fair attempt at it. "That conflict I spoke of is resolved, and order had been restored to our world, the last I knew." True, Kain had kept himself well removed from current events in pursuit of his goal, but the others seemed to have indicated that peace remained...

"Well..." Maybe saying all this while she was inebriated wasn't the best idea. But Rinoa was inebriated, so this didn't occur to her. "I know you and me didn't get off to the best start. I thought you were a stuck-up jerk. You thought... I don't know, what you should have thought is, 'oh, here's a really friendly person, I'll be nice to her' but somehow you didn't. But the point is..."

Here Rinoa had to pause while she tried to remember what her point was. "...The point is... I talked to Quistis and she really likes you, so I figure you can't be all bad. Unless you're hiding something from her, in which case I am seriously onto you and you will regret ever doing that."

She narrowed her eyes and glared at him. The effect was about as intimidating as an angry kitten. "But... I figure you're not all bad. And that means... Well, I want us to start over. Wipe the slate clean. Yeah?"

Okay, so it was probably true that he was a stuck-up jerk as she pleasantly put it but he didn't think treating Quistis' friends badly would exactly win him points in their friendship. So, he'd be nice. He could be as honourable as Basch when he wanted to be. After all, they were identical.

So, Noah bowed his head slightly. "My apologies. 'Tis never my desire to make you feel dislike, Lady Rinoa."

Her attempt at intimidation made a slight smile appear if only because he couldn't deny how entirely not intimidating she was. "Aye, 'twould be best were we to start over." If only to save him headaches later down the line.

Sabin had been wondering when Lady Ashe would show up having spoken with Rasler earlier that evening. A broad grin was flashed at Ashe before he inclined his head in a show of respect for the young woman. The prince was appreciative of what the young woman had been willing to do in order to protect Figaro and its people and that spoke volumes to him.

"We were just getting to the good parts," he said jokingly. "Care to join in?"

It seemed there was no getting away from this talk. Kain similarly crossed his arms, silently challenging Cecil's insistence. He stood like that for a moment, eyeing him, before finally relenting.

"When a better time arises for such a thing... I promise."

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Event: Eiko's Birthday Ball

PIED. BRING RINOA ON DOWN. I DEMAND IT. (dare you to make her drunk too XD)

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your wish is my command

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woo, MEAT to tag with~ 8D;;

aw! yes a good BFFS 4EVER one XD