http://tidesnpcs.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] tidesnpcs.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] timeandtides_backup2010-03-19 09:16 pm

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.]

[identity profile] eidolon-soul.livejournal.com 2010-03-21 04:33 am (UTC)(link)
Rydia nodded, hopping a little at that as she was unable to contain her glee. "He is, and he's around here somewhere. Troia's already saner with him around, and Rosa's better, too. I missed him so much, Locke, but hopefully I won't ever have to again."

[identity profile] notathiefcole.livejournal.com 2010-03-22 03:10 am (UTC)(link)
Locke could never really be sure if anyone would stay for long, but he was optimistic, "Of course he'll stay. His friends are here and Troia needs him. Besides, I don't think he trusts me well enough to leave again."

[identity profile] eidolon-soul.livejournal.com 2010-03-22 03:28 am (UTC)(link)
"You should say hello!" Rydia glanced around, but no Cecil yet. "He feels unnecessarily guilty about not remembering everyone, and it would do him good to meet people that aren't from Troia. Especially those that he's already met before."
Edited 2010-03-22 03:29 (UTC)

[identity profile] notathiefcole.livejournal.com 2010-03-23 09:46 pm (UTC)(link)
Locke had to agree that many of those that returned had minimal memories of their new home. "Sure thing! It might be fun if he doesn't remember everything. Should I remind him that you two got married?"

[identity profile] eidolon-soul.livejournal.com 2010-03-24 07:41 pm (UTC)(link)
Rydia blinked. "I completely forgot to tell him that." She facepalmed and sighed. "It's more an amusing story than anything else, right? It's not like it's enforceable elsewhere."

[identity profile] notathiefcole.livejournal.com 2010-03-25 12:46 am (UTC)(link)
Locke was amused, "Just because it's not enforceable, doesn't mean it's not funny. I'd just like to see the look on his face!"

[identity profile] eidolon-soul.livejournal.com 2010-03-25 02:50 am (UTC)(link)
Rydia reached out and poked Locke. "If anyone should do it, it ought to be me. Okay? But everything else, go for it."

[identity profile] notathiefcole.livejournal.com 2010-03-26 02:05 am (UTC)(link)
Locke clearly wanted to tease Cecil, but his friendship wouldn't allow him to go against her wishes on this meager request. "Awww Fine. I won't tell him."

[identity profile] eidolon-soul.livejournal.com 2010-03-26 03:19 am (UTC)(link)
"Good. Now...may I have a dance?" Rydia smiled, eager to see how much Locke had or hadn't retained. Even if he had forgotten everything, it would be a chance for him to relearn and perhaps impress Celes later.

[identity profile] notathiefcole.livejournal.com 2010-03-27 03:26 am (UTC)(link)
Locke smiled as he looked at the floor. "I may have forgotten a few things." It wasn't as though he didn't want to, he was just afraid he had forgotten too much and would disappoint his friend.

[identity profile] eidolon-soul.livejournal.com 2010-03-27 10:50 pm (UTC)(link)
"Then it's time to learn them again." Rydia smiled and beckoned for him to join her.

[identity profile] notathiefcole.livejournal.com 2010-03-29 01:21 am (UTC)(link)
Locke scratched his head, nervous about the prospect of royally messing up with his teacher and good friend Rydia. "Uh ok."

He timidly followed her out onto the dance floor quickly rehearsing the steps in his head.