Event: Eiko's Birthday Ball

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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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[marquisofthesky.livejournal.com]

Trying not to see the humor in Genesis' childish antics, the Marquis of Bhujerba kept his composure even when the blind man threatened to smite him. He ignored Genesis' complaint as he slapped that black hat upon the young man's head for a second try. Honestly, Genesis had no idea how dashing he looks with that sleek black hat. "Come now, you're embarrassing me." Ondore said with a faint chuckle as he stalked ahead of the duo.

Knowing it was a tad cruel of him to drag a blind man to a party, Ondore had little say in this idea. Vossler was adamant about dragging Genesis along not because he was fond of the blind mercenary, but because he didn't trust Genesis to be left alone in his estate. With no one but the servants to watch the two mercenaries, Vossler feared for the worst.

"May the gods strike me dead for deciding to venture here with the two of you...” Halim murmured with a slight sigh. Unlike his sour faced companions, the Marquis knew how to ‘smile’ and that smile looked rather good with his modest black attire (http://i39.tinypic.com/29qo5r9.jpg). While the crimson vest offered him a hint of color, Ondore made sure to stay away from too many colors in fear of looking like a mummer.

“Vossler, you wear your scowl still?”

[loyalties.livejournal.com]

No amount of complaints, or swinging a cane toward his head would have deterred Vossler from dragging Genesis along with them. Luckily, Ondore agreed to the deal. Blind or no, Genesis was a liability. It didn't matter that Ondore felt as though he could be trusted--the fact remained that he was unknown to them, and that he had allied himself with Vayne Solidor.

"I did not expect to be partaking in the festivities," Vossler stated plainly. When he agreed to escort Ondore to the ball, he had assumed it would be in full-armor, as the man's protector. He did not expect that Ondore would enforce a dress code upon him.

Not forgetting his word, Genesis' cane was shoved toward the man's chest--not in a manner that would have toppled him, but it was definitely a measure of Vossler's distaste with this whole situation. Who would have pinned the Marquis as a man who entertained himself by humiliating others? Were it not for the fact that he was allowed to keep his sword upon his person, Vossler might not have been as amiable as he was--which wasn't very.

[recites-always.livejournal.com]

Genesis kept a hold of the staff that was thrust into his chest. He scowled the general direction of Vossler's voice before he pulled the hat right off his head and threw it toward Ondore's voice. At least, that's what he hoped.

"Embarrassing you? You have a bodyguard who insists I am a liability despite my being unable to see and you pulled a blind man to a party," Genesis muttered darkly. But, he was glad he could feel, more or less, the ground and felt a bit safer walking around.

[marquisofthesky.livejournal.com]

While Vossler was mentally comparing the Marquis to a tyrant equal of Vayne’s proportions, the even surlier Genesis went as far as tossing his hat right at Ondore’s head. Grumbling once the hat stuck him; the Marquis cast a glare over his shoulders as he eyed the two with such frustration. “I am amazed how quickly young able-bodied men can regress into such childlike dispositions.” He said as he knelt down to pick up the hat. Dusting it off for just a moment, the Marquis decided to keep the top hat this time since Genesis seemed so fond of using it as a mock frisbee.

“Spare me your rage and irritation, Sir Rhapsodos. I did not mean for you to tag-a-long, but Sir Azelas wasn’t quite fond of leaving you to your lonesome within the manor.” He explained slowly as if he was talking to a child and not a potentially deadly mercenary. “But enough of this chatter, shall we enjoy ourselves now?” Ondore asked with a faint smirk as he glanced towards the crowd in search of familiar faces.

"Ah! There is a table nearby. Mayhap you would like to sit, Genesis. They decorated the table with all sorts of lavish treats."

[loyalties.livejournal.com]

"Better you remain here where we can escort you," Vossler pointed out, though he was certain that Genesis would not reach the same conclusion. That in itself allowed him to move past his own irritation, and smirk despite the fact that the effort was wasted what with their third party no longer having access to his sight. Taking Ondore's cue, Vossler moved with the others toward the indicated table, even going so far as to pull out a chair for their sightless companion.

"By all means, allow me."

[recites-always.livejournal.com]

"I would rather you didn't," Genesis muttered, his fingers itching to cast a fire spell to the man's face. Of course, then he would cause a commotion and that wouldn't do.

He turned to Ondore's voice. "Spare me the lecture, Ondore. The only reason your bodyguard did not want me home was so that I may not destroy it. You may go off and enjoy yourself all you want." His staff tapped the floor once before he walked away from where Vossler's had come from. His intent was to leave his escorts behind. Genesis was in a foul mood and wanted away from those who caused it.

[marquisofthesky.livejournal.com]

Utterly amazed by how badly this night has begun, Halim truly hoped some sort of good could be salvaged from it. He did not come all this way for such a day to end so poorly, so perhaps he will give his apologies later to Genesis while Vossler is out of earshot.

The Dalmascan Knight certainly bore no love for the two former employees of Vayne, and with just cause. The Marquis could understand the mercenaries need for work, and had they not come to Wutai's aid when it's people needed them; the entire country would have been in ruins. However, because of their interference they are apart of the reason why the Gaians still view Vayne so heroically. In a sense, the two mercenaries aided in Vayne by dooming any naysayer who spoke against him by doing his dirty work. This was certainly a thought that somewhat troubled Halim still.

"Nay, I shall not lecture you, but..." Unsure what to say to Genesis next, Ondore allowed his words to falter.

/drive-by ninja tag!

[lastsummoner.livejournal.com]

From all appearances, a game of tag had broken out amongst the children at the party, or so one could assume from the sudden chaos that erupted as tiny bodies rushed about, screaming and laughing. It was nearly impossible to make out who was 'It' but that didn't matter much to the munchkins. The birthday girl herself was among the players and came running by, crashed into Marquis Ondore, then continued on her way, calling out behind her, "Oops! Sorry!!"

/snickers

[marquisofthesky.livejournal.com]

Nearly trampled over by the little princess, Ondore had to laugh once Lady Eiko scampered away followed by two other. "My, isn't she quite spirited tonight." The Marquis laughed as he watched the children run off into the crowd.