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] littleprotector.livejournal.com 2010-03-25 04:32 am (UTC)(link)
Marlene's eyes widened like a deer caught in the headlights. Oh no. They were sooooo busted. The kids looked guilty - wrapping paper, empty box...

Marlene shook her head. "Nothing's going on! We promise!" She looked to Eiko then back to Tifa quickly.

[identity profile] heartofheaven.livejournal.com 2010-03-25 08:10 pm (UTC)(link)
Tifa laughed. They were so transparent. "Really? So you're not busy, right? I've been waiting all evening to wish Eiko a happy birthday. Would now be a good time?"

[identity profile] lastsummoner.livejournal.com 2010-03-27 03:00 pm (UTC)(link)
"Uh, sure, now would be okay," Eiko answered, while trying to nudge away the evidence. She liked Tifa but really wanted her to go away so she could get into that next box Marlene had handed her. Waiting was so hard!

[identity profile] littleprotector.livejournal.com 2010-03-31 06:26 pm (UTC)(link)
So they weren't getting in trouble? Marlene let go of the breath she was holding. While Tifa was wishing Eiko a happy birthday, Marlene took the opportunity to sneak back out and actually look at the presents up there for a moment. Finding what she was looking for, she slid back under with the new present.

"Isn't it a great party, Tifa?"

[identity profile] heartofheaven.livejournal.com 2010-03-31 07:44 pm (UTC)(link)
"Happy birthday!" Tifa would hug Eiko if the little girl let her, and she pressed something into Eiko's hands - just a small gift, a wrapped-up bracelet.

Looking back at Marlene, Tifa nodded. "It is great! I don't think I've ever been to a party as great as this."

[identity profile] lastsummoner.livejournal.com 2010-04-01 05:44 am (UTC)(link)
The hug was welcome and returned with exuberance. "Thanks, Tifa!" Eiko started to rip right into the box, then stopped midway. "I don't have to wait do I?" As good a hint as any why the girls had sneaked under the table.

[identity profile] heartofheaven.livejournal.com 2010-04-01 09:56 pm (UTC)(link)
"Of course not!" Tifa replied. "Open it."

[identity profile] littleprotector.livejournal.com 2010-04-03 03:18 pm (UTC)(link)
She was glad Tifa wasn't mad at them. Birthday presents were the highlight of the part as far as Marlene was concerned, and she didn't want Eiko to miss out on it.

"I found mine for you too, when you're ready!"