Little Ladies' Day! [OPEN]

[seemstressed]

Who: Tataru & EVERYONE
When: March 22nd, from 10:00AM to 2:00PM.
Where: Sylvain's Manor
What: It's Little Ladies' Day! Come celebrate!
Warnings: N/A

🌸Little Ladies' Day🌸

🌸Tea Time🌸

After all the fussing and effort put into decorating Sylvain's ballroom, Tataru and her "assistants" have transformed the area into one worthy of inviting princesses to high tea. Tables have been set up throughout the ballroom, flowers and other decorations adorning the tables and walls. Little Ladies are invited to sit where they please to be served while live music plays. When it comes to tasty treats and drinks (both alcoholic and not), there's a special menu to choose from, along with your standard high tea fair of scones, tea sandwiches, petit fours and of course, tea. Loyal Seneschals are at the beck and call of their Ladies, whether they're focused on one particular individual or a group.

Socializing is encouraged and if Ladies tire of sitting at the tables to snack and sip away at their tea, they're encouraged to relax and recline in the Tête-à-Tête sofas set up in another area of the room, either with another fellow Lady or a Seneschal who's willing to charm them or show off their listening skills. There is, of course, space free for those who wish to use the ballroom as it was intended to be - for dancing - and with the lively music filling the room why not take the opportunity to? It's all in good fun, after all.

🌸Lights! Camera! Action!🌸

Prompto finally has his camera working again and Tataru's decided it would be a great idea for him to participate as a photographer and get new clients for his photography business! One of the activities of Little Ladies' Day back in Eorzea is Ladies posing in front of backdrops that are set up around the city-states. To emulate this exciting experience, various backdrops have been set up outside in the yard for Little Ladies to have their photographs taken. The main attraction? A chocobo drawn carriage for that special princess aesthetic. Yeah...

There is also a dressing room area for Ladies to get dressed up or borrow a few donated outfits for the event (from local shops), if they were unable to get their own gear to wear, if they so wish to do so. The room itself that contains said outfits has been turned into a makeshift powder room with a mirror and vanity space for touch ups. Every Little Lady ought to look their best, after all.

🌸Adorable Adoption🌸

Hector has volunteered to bring a few well-behaved fuzzy friends along (cats and dogs) for Little Ladies to play with and pet. All the animals will be up for adoption, and would make good Familiars for Witches who might need one in their lives. His makeshift petting zoo is set up in a segregated area of the yard, to make sure no animals go missing. Everyone who is an animal lover is encouraged to play, pet and love on the animals that have been brought along. If you do wish to adopt one, you'll have to be up to Hector's standards however. They deserve to go to good homes, after all!

🌸Notes🌸

What does it mean to be a Loyal Seneschal or Little Lady?: The role of Seneschal is quite fluid; ultimately it hinges on making sure no Lady goes without a smile on their face during their special day. Whether that's through serving them, entertaining them, being a companion or maybe going home with them to help them do a few chores around their house...it's seriously up to you! Get creative! If you're a Little Lady all that means is that you're a woman and it's Your Day to be Appreciated. Own it. (And no, don't even think about trying to be a Seneschal if you're a Lady - Tataru will hunt you down.)
How will my character find out about the event?: If your character didn't see Tataru's post about it on the network for whatever reason, she's also been sticking flyers up around the city for it. Tataru's quite the busybody so if you need to come up with an excuse for your character/their business to get involved feel free to have them either have heard of it from local businesses that are participating in the festivities, the flyers or even Tataru herself if they have CR of some kind.
Plotting Post: If you wish to see what people have plotted thus far or reach out to others for CR the plotting post is here!
I want to play around with Little Ladies' Day after the tea event!: Go for it! Tataru's been working hard hustling local businesses and Mirrorbound alike to participate in the Eorzean tradition. Making a compelling case to incorporate it into Eostre's festivities, she's managed to arrange a few collaborations for the Ladies of Aefenglom to enjoy. Feel free to play around with local cafes or shops that may have special menus or deals on made in the spirit of the holiday. Also go wild when it comes to playing up your Little Lady and Loyal Seneschal roles. It's All Women Are Queens Day, after all.

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Tataru Taru | FFXIV | Witch

[seemstressed]

The Littlest Lady

<sub>[The past few weeks or so have been incredibly busy for Tataru, filled to the brim with sewing, organizing, decorating and of course working two jobs. All her efforts have paid off though, or at least that's how she feels when she sees the fully decorated ballroom. Each bouquet and chair has been thoughtfully placed, the treats displayed and tea brewed, waiting for Little Ladies to arrive and be ushered in to enjoy the festivities. Perhaps you'll spot her enjoying a scone herself or maybe she's fussing with your clothes, making sure all bows and buttons are tied and fastened correctly. For a Little Lady who's supposed to be waited on herself she seems to be doing a lot of running around...maybe she ought to be forced to sit down for a moment or two?

Tataru herself is dressed up in a pretty pink dress she's made for herself, her hair pulled back into a high ponytail, flowers pinned in her hair. She's clearly pleased as punch, full of energy and excitement to anyone she might approach. Her smile is infectious, as is the exuberant nature of the Lalafell in general. If you seem to be sitting alone at a table she'll be there to offer you some company or if you're one of the Loyal Seneschals she's wrangled into helping perhaps she'll be checking up on you to see how you're doing. Pouring tea right? Making those ladies smile? You are, right?]</sub>

Dressing Room

_{[Perhaps you're a Little Lady that is feeling a bit under-dressed or wants to spruce themselves up, either for tea time or to have their picture taken. Well, fear not, Tataru's there on hand, eager to help pick out something to wear or accessories to give an outfit that extra little bit of pizzazz!]}

How are you doing? Did you want to try something on?

_{[Or perhaps you're already dressed to the nines and she can't help but fawn over you excitedly, clapping her tiny hands together.]}

Ahh! You look utterly stunning! You're going to get your photo taken, surely? Yes? I bet you'd look fabulous in the chocobo carriage!

_{[Wait what...come again?]}

Puppy Play

<sub>[Despite her small stature (read: barely three feet tall) Tataru's unable to resist the draw to play with the animals Hector's brought along. One creature in particular, a large, fluffy black puppy, has caught her interest and in turn the dog seemingly can't leave her alone. Which, really, would be fine, if the puppy's excitement wasn't dialed up to eleven. Before Tataru realizes it she's been pushed onto her back and pinned to the ground, being licked to death.

It's fun for the first few seconds - until it becomes a bit overwhelming and low-key panic begins to set in. When you're on the menu for quite a few creatures back in Eorzea and inherently delicious, it's hard not to get a teeny bit spooked when put into a position such as the one she finds herself in.]</sub>

U-Um that's enough! That's good! Down, boy! Off please! A-Ahh!

Afterparty - Locked to Henry

_{[With the event at Sylvain's having been received quite well (much to Tataru's relief) and the clean-up effort at the manor completed, Tataru's decided to spend the rest of the day (or evening) enjoying what Eostre has to offer. It's still Little Ladies' Day, however, and Henry's eager to continue to attend to her. Since they're both dressed up there's no reason to not go out and indulge, and soon enough the two of them are in the midst of the festivities. While the pies on display are ever so tempting, Tataru can't help but be charmed by the sweet smelling, clear liquor on tap that everyone seems to be drinking. It's the petals that float in people's glasses that have her enamored and wanting to try it, a small hand of hers tugging on Henry's sleeve to get his attention as she points at a couple clinking their glasses together.]}

Do you see that? I wonder what it tastes like? It's supposed to be sweet...I bet it's good!

_{[It must be, if there are so many people drinking it.]}

Should we try some?

Wildcard

_{[Feel free to throw anything my way, especially if your character is someone Tataru spoke to about (or recruited) for Little Ladies' shenanigans. I'm easy!]}

Puppy Play

[petcromancer]

No, no, heel!

[Hector has been trying to teach his strays some basic commands to help them find homes, but this one has forgotten all of his commands when presented with a lickable face within his reach.

Hector rushes over and lifts the squirming dog off of Tatatu. He pins the pup to his chest with one arm and offers the little lady his hand to help her rise.]

Sorry, he knows better, but he forgets.

[The puppy, tongue lolling and tail still wagging full speed, yips at her. Let him love you!]

~littlest lady

[unsundered]

[As instructed, Emet-Selch did actually turn up to this thing. And while he did spend much of his time with Mira, the woman was also more than capable of taking care of herself, so the Ascian found himself occasionally wandering the environs. Not making a very good show of doing his part otherwise, but he was there and he was conscious, what more could anyone ask of him?

Catching sight of Tataru, he watches her for a time at a distance. The way she kept buzzing around like a well-dressed bee, complete with her own flowers. Helping out here and there, it seemed as though she was spending more time running the show than being a participant.]

Setting up the affair is one thing, but to continue to do so much work on the very day....

[He calls out to her in one of her rare free moments, between hustles. Slowly, Emet-Selch approaches, steps heavy and languid- though his limp is much improved. He can stand for longer periods of time without issue, for all that he rarely cares to.]

Aren't you going against the spirit of your own holiday...?

[Don't take this as an offer to be a Seneschal of Questionable Loyalty, Tataru, it's merely idle commentary from your resident Garlean friend.]

littlest lady

[marmoron]

[Why is Keith even here? Good question. We'll just blame Allura for this since she volunteered him to help out with the event. It's pretty clear he has no real intention of playing seneschal for anyone, if the overly casual T-shirt and tracksuit bottoms says anything, but he is helping move tables and other decorative items into place. He won't be doing it with a smile on his face, mind you, but at least he's helping??

He'll pause when he spots Tataru running around trying to do fifty things at once.]

Didn't you set this up specifically to be fawned over?

mix between little lady and wildcard

[inlikethebrume]

[And then there's the occasional rule breakers. As in Ladies not doing what they're supposed to be doing. Mira's been keeping an eye out just in case Tataru shows up around her and makes a quick getaway. Telling someone to sit still and get pampered is hard for someone who usually works. It's why she has to sneak around because does anyone want to see the lalafell get sad?

The answer is no. No one wants to see her sad look.

Mira had just grabbed some sandwiches for a table to help take some of the burden off those working enough as is and spotted the woman close by. Once she sets the food down, she bows to the guests and scampers away, hoping the host did not spot her. Please Halone, don't have her spot her.]

henwy🥺

[morbide]

[And oh, was it a lot of cleaning... Who knew that helping out with the designs of such a grand event could be so much work?

It's with great relief that they're done with it all, and it's later than 2 by now. His limbs feel significantly relieved now that they're done collapsing things and all that noise for as much as they're heavier. Being done with it all gives him an odd energy walking at Tataru's pink-clad side through Eostre's festivities, a usual smile on his features as he surrenders his attention to Tataru's notice.

He settles his own attention on the drink, clear and pink at once in its lovely presentation that portends spring. Henry might not have given into it — he's never drank before — but Tataru's excitement for it is enough to persuade him. He nods.]

Sure! Why the heck not? Lots of people are drinking it... So it's probably good, like you suspect. And also not poisonous, as an added bonus.

[How odd, to walk through such merriment. He's done as much with the Shepherds before... But those recent memories are fresh and raw, just like this one's playing out to be. Unfamiliar, all of the senses rub against him both pleasantly and uncomfortably in their brightness and cheer contrasted against a wealth of darkness in his mind's eye. ...Yes, the drink should be good.]

I like sweet stuff. Big fan. I wonder if it tastes like peaches...?

[Lead to believe as much by the pink petals, though they mean nothing, really. He knows peaches are good and sweet. For as long as he's been here, he still hasn't indulged in much.]

Dressing Room

[arturiarex]

[ Saber feels a bit lost, honestly. She's come down to see what the fuss is about, but hadn't really expected to get roped into anything. She does not, under most circumstances, think of herself as a lady. She's a king and a knight. But someone has ushered her into the dressing room and she's left blinking at the various dresses they have on loan, her tail flicking behind her. Maybe she's a bit distressed? ]

I am unsure. I... do not think of myself as a lady. I'm a king...

[ Help. ]

the littlest bae........

[guesser]

[ the only thing one could see as he comes is a tall, tall man with furry ankles, wrapped in black fabric from head to— ankle, yes. it's too small to cover all of him! he's hiding, he's definitely hiding, because . . . ]

Tarurururu—🎶 You're fabulous! [ tendou makes his loyal seneschal entry, throwing the blanket off in dynamic, dramatic exposure of his new suit, confetteroni. furry and spotted arms and legs aside, the feathery spots, especially his head and hair, have gone full popcorn, fluffing up and crest confidently high. and—! a hot pink napkin. that goes in his pocket, and he bows with the utmost gentlebird's respect. crest to floor is how much he's able to actually bend forward, hiking some of his suit up to reveal the beginning of tail feathers from the small of his back. ] Do I pass my ladyship's fine eye for detail?

The Littlest Lady

[spirialink]

[Kor was feeling a little nervous himself about all this. Fancy stuff like this wasn't... exactly his forte, being more or less from the backwoods of his world. But he was determined to put his best foot forward and give it his all here. After all, in his mind, if he can't help a single girl smile, then he's got no right to consider himself a Somatic, and that's the most important thing in the world to him.

He's eager for things to start, but he figures he should check in with Tataru first, make sure that everything's okay. And that he's dressed appropriately for the part, as well.]

Did I do okay, Tataru? I'm not really used to dressing like this.

Littlest lady/dressing room?

[stopfen]

[Mikasa was here. In body, but not in spirit. She wasn't even dressed properly for it. Sure she looked okay in her plain brown trousers and shirt, but she hadn't dressed up.

She was also avoiding most of the ladies' things. More content to run around moving stuff behind the scenes and shying away from contact. She wasn't really that shy, she'd told Sasha as much all those years ago. But she didn't have a lot to talk about most of the time. Action was a lot easier than words.]

A little bit dressing room, A little bit wildcard

[finesseblade]

[ It becomes very clear very quickly that, despite being raised a nobleman's son, Felix isn't accustomed to formalwear or the trappings of high society. Then again, he'd always stubbornly refused to participate in the parties and the formal greetings, much to his father's exasperation.

So here's Felix, tugging at the collar of the fine new suit Tataru's grappled him into, looking distinctly uncomfortable. The capelet attached isn't helping anything; every time it sweeps the floor and reminds him of its existence, his ears shoot straight up, the hairs on the back of his neck standing on end. ]

It's— [ He tugs at his collar again and grunts. ] —hot. I feel like it's going to attract too much attention.

[ Maybe the real problem is that Felix himself is running a bit hot these days, the more he changes. ]

50% Littlest Lady, 50% wildcard, 100% late as hell, gomen!!

[crestfallenfor]

[The preparation had been taking up almost all of Sylvain's time as well, especially as the event grew nearer and nearer, as there was decorating to be done, fittings to be had for his elaborate clothing, tea to be made and snacks to be obtained, but finally it seemed to be going off without a hitch.

Well. With one hitch that he could see.

Tataru was still running around in the middle of the event from time to time, fixing this and that, fretting over others, and all in all not being doted on at all.

That wouldn't do.

So the next time he sees her dash by for... something - doesn't matter what - he bends down and scoops her right up into his arms.]

I thought you were supposed to be being waited on, Tataru. Where are you running off to?

lance / voltron / merrow / ota!

[loverboi]

a. tea time i
[ lance is here and he's actually dressed appropriately, hair slicked back and everything. he kind of poured all his money into this suit, but when allura mentioned she'd volunteered him for an occasion called "little ladies' day", well...who was lance to turn her down? and if cute girls were present, even better. turns out there are a lot of pretty girls here, but he's going to be a good boy and not be a flirt.

yet.

if any ladies are in need of something to drink or eat and happen to flag lance over, he'll be there immediately and give them the most charming grin he can muster. ]

What can I get for you, Miss?

[ he seems to be taking to this rather nicely! ]

b. tea time ii
[ of course, with the number of requests and running back and forth lance has had to do, he's looking a little worn out. he can be found drinking a plain glass of water, leaning against a wall inside of the ballroom. if a fellow seneschal approaches, he'll let out a quiet breath and resist the urge to run his hand through his hair. he made it all nice, after all! ]

Man... I'm pretty pooped already. Aren't you?

[ should a lady approach, however, he'll put on his best smile despite his weariness and put his hand on his chest. ] Hello, milady! Did you need something? Someone to talk to or, y'know, have a dance with?

[ that being said, lance will take a dance with anyone, little lady or seneschal! ]

c. adorable adoption
[ so. the little furry friends are here for the little ladies, not the seneschals, obviously. still, lance can't help but peek his head inside of the adoption area, and when he does...

there's a small puppy that's looking at lance with its big, round, puppy eyes. it's so charming, so adorable that he can't resist -- he bends down and holds his arms out for the little one. the puppy scampers towards him and lance scoops it into his arms, giving him a little nuzzle. feel free to tell him to put the pupper down. alternatively, he'll hold out the little guy towards whoever approaches. ]

Wanna hold him? He's really friendly!

d. wildcard
[ up for anything! feel free to pm me or add me at amplitude for more plotting! ]

Tea Time

[seemstressed]

<sub>[While Tataru's only just met Lance today, she's quick to learn that he's one of Allura's boys that the princess signed up to be a dutiful, doting Seneschal. So far she's been impressed. He's attentive and dressed nicely, and clearly loves women. (She can tell you're the flirty type, Lance, she knows.) When asking about Allura's harem volunteers, Tataru had been told Lance was the friendly one and it shows. Seeing that he's taking a moment to catch his breath, the Littlest Lady here is eager to get his attention.

A job well done deserves a bit of praise, right? Up Tataru goes to him, a smile playing on her lips. There's a wave of her hand as she sticks it up in the air to get his attention]</sub>

Lance, is it? _{[Yeah, it's got to be Lance.]} Hullo! How are you fairing so far? You're doing a great job!

Mira Chambers | FFXIV | Witch | OTA

[inlikethebrume]

Tea Time

[While Mira is dressed for the occasion (thanks to Tataru) and certainly looks like she belongs there, the woman honestly doesn't even know what to do. Well, at least the tea is lovely and she'll be sipping it slowly while watching the room for any kind of opening. Sitting still was never her best feature (why didn't she bring a book?) but she's trying.

Any kind of company would be welcome; it would at least ensure she doesn't go running off.]


Need a Hand?

[She really did try her best but old habits die hard. A woman like Mira just cannot simply sit and enjoy the day, not like this. It's when she has a free moment from socializing that she manages to sneak away to see if anyone needs a helping hand. Are you a struggling seneschai? A lady waiting for something? She might spot you.]

Hello there. Might you need some assistance?

[It's spoken quietly as she looks around to be sure the coast is clear. She's sorry Tataru.]


Adorable Adoptions

Aww, who's a good kitty?

[Mira finds it easier to play with the cats mainly because of her own gaelkitten but a couple of them manage to hop onto her lap and scream for pets.]

Alright! Alright! Everyone will get a turn!

[She's giggling throughout and enjoying herself. While she won't be adopting any, playing with them is encouraged. She's just doing what she's been told.]


Wildcard

[Wanna do something else? Hit me up!]

need a hand!

[marmoron]

[Keith is practically hiding in the corner, hoping not to be found by any of the ladies attending this event because this whole thing just isn't his scene but he can't leave without offending some people. He practically bolts upright when approached, hurriedly straightening out his T-shirt like he's being approached by a drill sergeant.]

Uh... no. Not really.

[That's a bold faced lie, he'd love an excuse to ditch this whole thing, but you know....]

Did you need something?

Hector | Castlevania | Faun

[petcromancer]

A Little Help

[Hector still isn't clear on what a 'Loyal Seneschal' actually is, but he's here for his animals. He arrives early, dressed in a plain white shirt, black breeches that stop at the calf revealing his hooves, and a red sash. It's nowhere near as fancy as everyone else is dressing, but he's only going to be out with the animals, so it's fine, right?

(Maybe it isn't fine and he needs to get dragged inside for a costume change.)

He has most of his pen assembled in the yard already, so it's just a matter of a few finishing touches before he brings the animals in. Spreading out some blankets for the animals and those petting them to sit upon, placing toys in each reach, filling up food and water bowls so the animal guests don't go without...

It's nothing Hector can't handle on his own, but he'll accept a helping hand all the same.]

Adoptable Animals

[This is the moment of truth. The most adoptable of Hector's strays, each washed up and with a little bandana or bow tied around their necks for the party, have been placed into the pet area, and are starting to attract attention from festival goers. Cezar, Hector's pug, is here too, in a little blue bowtie, but he's 100% not up for adoption.

Hector watches the people who approach with a much shrewder eye that he gives the animals himself. Looking to cuddle and take pictures with a pet? You can pass freely, so long as you are gentle and handle the animals with care.

Looking to adopt? In that case, be prepared to prove yourself. Animals are going to responsible pet owners only.

Oh, and if you want to help support these animals? On Shinjiro's advice, Hector has a donation jar out near the gate to the animal pen.]

Wild Card

(got another idea? HMU!)

here for the animal cuddles

[integrous]

[ Make that two not too fancily dressed people. Sure, Asahi is at least wearing a cute skirt, but there's no way she can just go out in a full dress and not get super embarrassed at herself. Not to mention this gives a lot more mobility!

.. like when she spots Hector there. With cute animals. It only takes mere seconds for Asahi to dash over, her eyes practically sparkling with joy. ]

Oh my god, you brought all these cute animals..! [ At least she's not totally ignoring him. But she's definitely casting her gaze over all these cuties. ]

Prompto Argentum | FF15 | OTA he has a camera!!

[clickclickbang]

Lights! Camera! Action!

[Prompto is mainly sticking to the photo set up, since, y'know, that's what he was hired for. There's a flier advertising both Argentum Photos and Insomniac Delivery, as well as a little sign that explains what, exactly, a photo is so Prompto doesn't have to explain it ten million times today. Every lady gets three free photos with the option to buy more, and any sensechals who want to get in on it get one free photo with the option to arrange a photoshoot later.

If he's not there, he's probably trying to get Primula to behave. His bird is bedecked in ribbons and bows and flowers, but she keeps trying to eat the flowers.]

Tea Time

[Eventually though, the boy needs to eat. The photos are put on hold as Prompto makes his way over to the tables, ignoring his stomach rumbling as he grabs several of those sandwiches before eying those drinks.]

Would Tataru kill me if I had one of those...

[They're totally boozy, right?]

Wildcard

[Come at me! If you're a lady and you have CR with Prompto, you got dragged into this. Sorry not sorry.]

Tea Time

[inlikethebrume]

That depends on how well you can handle it.

[Hi Prompto, it's this weirdo all dressed up. Mira's not going for the boozy drinks herself but that's why there's tea.]

Mikasa Ackerman | Attack on Titan | Fae

[stopfen]

[This was not Mikasa's scene at all. Which was probably obvious by how she'd turned up, she'd just been told the location. And while she'd gotten a few changes of clothes, she'd made her plans clear. She wanted to deal with garden things. There was a lot of work to do before it'd be ready and it was the start of growing season.

So she turns up dressed more like a scruffy Seneschal, in dark brown trousers and a offwhite shirt. She doesn't even sit down for tea time not helping the impression that she's supposed to be one of the ladies. Tataru might have managed to get her to turn up, but she was too much of a wallflower to actually take part in the chatting and being waited on. Nope, she just grabs a sandwich and goes back in hiding.

As for the photoshoot? That's even less her thing. Not that Mikasa knew much about how photos worked. Enjoy her just randomly appearing looking confused and disgruntled as she accidentally walked in. But eventually the fae mischief and Eostre air kicks in. At that point the photobombing and causing things in the background might have become intentional.

This continues for a little while. Then she spots the things that are small and fuzzy. And yes. She has found her scene. Mikasa was all too happy to sit with them, dote on them and let them climb all over her. Antenna flicking, learning the new friends' smells. That might be the closet thing to a smile seen on her face as several puppies jump up knocking her over. So cute, so small. So defenseless. One particularly small puppy, a runt, was just being scooped up and carried off. The fae's pupils expanding. Yes, this one needs more care than the others.

No, she's asked Hector about it. This is a pupnapping.]

Pupnapping say what now?

[petcromancer]

[Hector has been mostly concerned with making sure that a. none of the animals start fighting with one another and b. that no sketchy people try to adopt an animal they can't or won't care for.

He didn't think he needed to be on guard for a goddamn dog-heist.]

What are you...? Get back here!

[There are at least a couple other Mirrorbound in the pen petting animals, so Hector hops the fence and starts pursuing.]

Henry | Fire Emblem Awakening | Witch

[morbide]

🌸 tea for two

[As Tataru's Seneschal, Henry asserted that he wouldn't be very good at charming and servicing any ladies. But she insisted that he at least spread himself out a little bit, just to help out and make the event go smoothly. Just a little bit.

Dressed in quite the ornate get-up, Henry doesn't at all seem to mind the finery of his outfit as he swoops in at the side of... Lady or Seneschal alike?! Maybe he misunderstood the memo and decided that his orders are to keep anybody company. Regardless of your character's participation, Henry smiles at their side before taking a seat before them, his manner a bit careless yet refined. The refinement is likely an illusion of his admittedly handsome attire.

It seems he's been sent to participate in the Tête-à-Tête aspect of the affair, but he did bring a pot of tea with him. And cups. And scones? Actually, he has the whole ordeal on a serving tray, and he has it levitating at his side! Why hold something that could break on flimsy ankles like his when magic is much easier and more stable?

...Speaking of magic. Anyone with a sense for it, well... He exudes some very off magical aura. Something quite unsettling.]

Heya! Tataru wants me to make sure nobody's without conversation, and you looked like you needed some to me. Hope I'm not twisting your arm or anything, just by keeping you company. I don't like to twist people's arms in anything but the literal sense, if I'm gonna do it at all, so tell me to scram if you reeeeally don't want company.

[He's doing fantastic. This is why Tataru primarily assigned him to be her Seneschal, and an observant sort will be able to notice that he's been at her side for much of the time.]

🌸 dressing room defense

[That-a-way lies The Dressing Room for Ladies, as many have been made aware. Those without the nice clothes can go and dress up for the day to feel their very prettiest, to take pictures and enjoy the afternoon being treated as lovely as they look. It's all in good spirits, and it must have its fair share of use, given how little many care to stock their wardrobe with fine clothes. Henry, however, isn't the greatest at directions sometimes...

And this leads him to behave in ways that can only be construed as deeply questionable.

The sorcerer, with his shifty disposition in general, glances about the room with a... Well, it's a smile, all right. A smile difficult to read, one that could easily be construed as mischievous, secretive, or even creepy as he advances on practiced, stealthy steps in the very direction of the ladies dressing room.

The way he glances about... He must think nobody's seen him. Ladies and Seneschals alike, will you protest this sketchy fiend before he makes it to the dressing room? This could be a dire matter of protecting people from a certified weirdo!]

🌸 adorable adoption

A black cat's pretty much the perfect Familiar for a Witch, right? Riiiight?

[Henry's... weirdly adored by animals. Like a bonafide Disney Princess, he sits among a crowd of cats, though it's not because dogs don't want to approach. The cats have kind of claimed him. Like, his legs, his lap, his arms, either side of his legs... You get the picture. He's lousy with cats.

The silver-haired dark mage grins at his new company, petting a black cat who has taken residence in his arms.]

Say, did you wanna find one that fits you best? I can talk to animals, so I can help figure out what any of these critters think of you, if you'd like.

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~tea

[unsundered]

[Emet-Selch had thought he'd found a table that was as out of the way as possible, away from both hustling and bustling. His very manner certainly didn't invite anyone to come and bother, coerce, or otherwise approach. Detached, indifferent- and though he wouldn't want to admit it, more fatigued than he'd expected. A bit of quiet and relative solitude would help gather himself, he hoped, if he was to make it through this handful of hours without passing out in someone's tea.

Alas, it was not to be.

All throughout Henry's introduction, the Ascian just stares at him with his good eye, expression growing no more friendly or inviting as it went on. And though he was tempted to point out that he was quite obviously not little nor a lady, so why was this strange man approaching him as though he was?- Emet-Selch does not, because as far as he's concerned, he's just as worthy of attention. Not that he wants it.

But nor does he immediately chase him off. He had noticed this person hanging around Tataru an abnormal amount, which was one point of... not interest, he didn't much care, but it was a point of note. More notable was an almost immediate sense of... wrongness, emanating from him. It put his hackles up slightly, in a way the Ascian didn't expect. Figuring out why was worth the bother, perhaps.]

--You may remain.

[With an airy wave of one hand. How magnanimous, an allowance to stay at a public table at a public venue. To provide company to someone who doesn't look like they're prepared to appreciate a moment of it. Going back over Henry's words, Emet-Selch does end up focusing on one thing, gaze flickering over him before he adds:]

Though you don't look as though you could twist the arm of much of anyone.

[You're pretty scrawny, there. Typical mage build, even.]

Hakuno Kishinami | Fate/Extra CCC | Fae

[sealeted]

i. teatime

Oh, wow...

[Hakuno can't help but marvel a little at the fine decor—and the sweets spread—as she's seated at one of the tables. While she has an array of dresses at home, now, the borrowed gown and jewelry she's using for the day have left her feeling a bit like she's in a dream. She's left her hair down, and it shifts and flutters with each excited little flutter of her wings.

Especially once she sees the menu.]

It all looks so good, I don't even know where to start.

ii. adorable adoption

Look at you...

[Hakuno isn't the most expressive girl, usually, but the look on her face is softer and sweeter than even the treats she's been nibbling on up until now. She's playing with one of the smaller kittens, gentle and teasing, pampering it mercilessly.

It looks like somebody is probably coming home with her...]


iii. wildcard
[I'm up for anything with her! Feel free to PM me or hit me up on shanatic if you want a specific starter.]

ii.

[petcromancer]

So, is this what you've settled on?

[He knows the perfect pet has been on Hakuno's mind for a long time now, but he recognizes the face she's making at this cat. It might be The One. Or at least, The First.]

Allura | VLD | Witch

[quintessent]

A. Tea Time
[In her whole life as a princess, Allura never sought out to revel in her title. It was a position of service and her family's long line of leadership over her planet wasn't to be sullied with any spoiled behavior. Being a princess came with a price, for all of the priveledge she was given.

But this is a holiday they're talking about and, well, Allura isn't going to complain about a little bit of pampering. And she promised Tataru that she and the earthlings would be here. And so she finds herself dressed in something light and flowery (courtesy of Tataru), she's taken her place, as instructed, on one of the sofas, an arm curled luxuriously under her. And now that she's temporarilty bonded to Keith, her magic has been much easier to manage. On the flip side, now she has a perpetual low drone of irritation and anxiety buzzing in the background the longer this festival goes on. Hopefully her general relaxed mood is enough to even it out a little bit.

When someone comes close – either a Seneschals or another little lady, she laughs a little, picking up one of the chocolates to nibble on.]

You know, I have been a princess for my whole life, but this is a first. Usually it's a lot more stuffy meetings, than being fed chocolates.


B. Adorable Adoption
[The animal adoption is much more her speed, and she's found herself kneeling near one of the mouse cages, poking a friendly finger through the bars to stroke their fur. The other animals get a lot of attention to, but the mice are what have catch her notice. There's a slightly sad expression on her face as she opens one of the cages to let it out onto her hand. It nearly runs off of the side and she cups her hand, to keep it safe, holding the small creature gently as she sighs,]

It makes me miss mine from home.

[The little mouse pokes it's nose up at her, sniffing. No psychic link here.]


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[Just a few prompts here but hit me with anything! Or shoot me a message if you want a closed starter!]

A.

[marmoron]

Sorry to say, but there is no amount of relaxing energy in the world to put a dent in the embarrassment Tataru just put Keith through. The best dressed seneschal at the party will shortly be approaching the princess. He shoos aside the dude trying to feed her chocolates and takes a seat on the couch beside her.]

Allura.

[DEEP BREATH.]

Did you know Tataru thinks you have a harem?

Sokie Undertown | Witch

[weirdnecro]

[She might be a lady, and she's here being spoiled, but she was dressing the witchy part. Complete with black lipstick and little cat's eyeliner.]

Proper Tea Time

Ah...this does bring back some memories.

[Of social barbs laid under compliments, stiff corsets...a social battlefield. But for all that she's dressed like a goth, and how she usually just leans as if she has control over the entire table, she's sitting properly, her hands on her lap, the very idea of the social lady. Still...she doesn't look the most comfortable.]

...you think if we added some brandy to the tea, they'd scold us too much?

[She's just wondering.]

Sofa Tea Time

[Yeah she's done acting the part. But while she's still dressed up, maybe with a drink in hand, she's happily settled down on the couch with a gentle sigh. That feels better but...spying someone, she smirked, and made a come hither motion with her fingers.]

You don't have to sit next to me you know. Or kneel. You could sit on my lap instead.

[Sokie please.]

Adorable Adoption

[Sokie had been mostly here to observe really. She's discarded the hat, and she was mostly coming to support Hector but...a puppy or a kitten had crawled onto her lap without her encouragement and...

It was sleeping. She couldn't get up.]

Um...how do I....help?

[Mercy pls.]

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Adorable Adoption

[petcromancer]

[Hector is struggling not to laugh because that might wake the sleeping cat. He is shaking with the effort.

Terrifying Sokie, who carries a telescoping baton on her person but absolutely doesn't need it to take down a man, has been bested...by a kitten. This is glorious]

You're trapped. T-there is no escape.

[He stifles his chuckles sits down beside her. He reaches over to give the slumbering feline a little scratch. More animals circle the pair, occasionally rubbing their bodies or bumping their heads into them for pets. Hector couldn't be more amused.]

Irhya Pendhula | Final Fantasy XIV | Vampire | OTA

[omnicrafter]

Tea Time

[Besides looking a bit out of place, having not bothered with a special outfit or dress, Irhya looks dreadfully bored.

For the moment, she's just slouched on a loveseat for two. There's a handful of men walking around, really getting into the role, and plenty of women enjoying the service, but there's just something that's been gnawing at her ever since she stepped foot into the ballroom, more than ever before.

She still doesn't want to be the princess. She wants, has always wanted, to be the knight. But she agreed to be good and not mess up Tataru's vision, so her hands are tied...

...Well, at least there's free food and drink. So she grabs a few small sandwiches and brings them back to the loveseat to eat them, humming to herself as she eyes the empty space beside her.]

Mmm... Wonder if they'd get mad at me for taking a nap here...

Lights, Camera, Action...?

[When no one is looking, and it seems the photos have entered a brief lull, Irhya slides out from behind the backdrop and starts petting the chocobo at the head of the carriage. Certainly beats having to sit still for a picture.]

Aww, you're a good boy... Are you bored, too? They should give you a treat for being so good, huh?

[Perhaps it's just recognition of the word treat, or the bird reveling at the attention, but the chocobo whistles enthusiastically, tipping anyone nearby off to her presence.

...Ah, damn it. Too bad bailing before she gets in trouble doesn't occur to her as an option in the slightest.]

Adorable Adoption

[Now this is more her speed. Cats are her absolute favorite, and she looks a lot more lively here, playing with them. There's a handful of feather wands and jingling ball toys to punt around, and she takes full advantage of them, waving them around to the delight of a crowd of cats wanting to play with the moving object.

Just to be a shite, Irhya gets the idea to wave the wand at its full length towards someone who might be idling in the room, causing at least one or two of the cats to launch themselves at the nearest convenient pant leg or dress hem, needle claws and all. Oops...?]

tea

[unsundered]

[Now and again, Emet-Selch had caught sight of Irhya wandering about looking either dissatisfied or bored with her Festival Experience. It didn't much surprise him. For an affair centered around being pampered and waited on- it didn't strike him as very Irhya-esque. Too passive, perhaps? Or helpless? Being told to wait around to be serviced didn't sound like a very satisfying time for anyone.

So to see her moping around on her own doesn't come as any shock, and on one of his many spare moments, Emet-Selch wanders closer, leaning over the back of the couch to peer down at her.]

If you do, I shall expect no further criticism on my habits.

[And he had more of an excuse for impromptu naps, these days, for all that he keeps it to himself. He does have to fight off a yawn.]

Though your enthusiasm for the event is so catching, I might find myself tempted to join you.

Caren Ortensia | Chimera

[showsnopiety]

Caren had gone into rare form for this...tea day? Spoiling day? With her hair being done up (not by much) and putting on a gazey dress. But Enkidu thought that she should go and...for all that she was supposed to give commands, if Enkidu made a genuine request, she had no reason not to follow through.

So...here Caren was, all prim and ready to...sit?

Dressing Room

[She'd mostly come to see what sort of makeup that she may want to put on-since she wasn't used to wearing makeup at all-but her gaze snagged on some of the outfits that were being offered. And while all of them were in basic order...her long tail twitched, and she pulled one off of the rack, along with a sewing kit she had hidden in a small bag.

(Yes, she did that now, this was her life). But when someone came across her, she offered a slow blink and:]

I was fixing the dress. It wasn't a rip per se, but it needed a quick fix. Unless...you need something mended...?

Tea Time

[She might have had to be bullied to one of the couches or the tables, disgruntled. While her upper body, her (slowly speckling) wings were still, her tail was a bit agitated. And while it wasn't much of a hazard for most...her tail was long, soft, and nearly five feet long. ]

Isn't this what cafes are for? Meeting up and speaking to one another? We didn't have to dress up for socializing.

[She got it for the masquerade, but for this...not so much.]

Ballroom

[But hey, there was music! And she had taught a few people so...she made a soft noise, and offered her hand.]

Would you like to waltz? It's a lovely song to dance to. But if you don't want to...I understand.

[Caren don't pull that bs.]

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tea time

[oathkeeper]

[It's hard not to miss the chimera woman sitting there dressed up with a tail and a set of wings like that. Sora almost has to take a double-take, looking at her with some surprise. She's exotically pretty, he has to admit that. Wow.]

I guess you don't need a real reason to dress up fancy, right? It's kind of fun.

[Sora himself is in one of those seneschal outfits although he's not exactly completely in that role. None the less, he asks,]

Can I get you anything else?

Rose (WoL OC) | FFXIV | OTA

[poisontippedcure]

[Teatime]

[Rose doesn't love parties, she doesn't even like them, but given everything that's happened in the last few months, she's grateful for a chance to get out of the house. It's been a long time since she had a chance to dress up, and she's grateful for that, if nothing else.]

[Once she's in the ballroom, she parks herself at a small table, a small plate of snacks in front of her. For the first hour, she's good and sticks to having tea. After that, she begins to order a steady stream of mimosas. But really, it's fine.]

[She'll gladly welcome any of her acquaintances to the table (with a few notable exceptions), where any strangers will be met with a scowl and a sideways glance.]

May I help you?

[Dressing Room]

[Rose doesn't need any help with her outfit herself, but she does stop by the dressing room to see to her makeup. She's not the type to offer help, not usually, but if she sees anyone struggling, she doesn't hesitate to offer help.]

[Today is a day where all women are supposed to be princesses, after all, and she can't imagine how disappointed Tataru would be if a fair maiden didn't get help.]

Here, let me hold that for you. You look like you need some help.

[OTA]

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[seemstressed]

_{[When Rose does eventually exist the dressing room from touching up her makeup Tataru's there, waiting in the wings, a mischievous grin on her face. She's been wanting to get a full-bodied look of her handy work of the dress she'd made for the mimosa-loving Miqo'te and now's her chance.]}

Rose!

_{[Her voice his chipper and light as she calls out to the other woman, standing on her tiptoes as she waves at her to grab her attention.]}

Let's see you! Do a spin for me!