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.

Comments

[arturiarex]

I promise not to tread on any feet.

[ Saber can do that, at least. She's definitely rusty, but it comes back to her as they go on. She glances down and nods, half-turning into the next step. ]

Yes; you're doing well.

[sealeted]

Well, now that I've got your word, what could I possibly have to fear?

[And, to her credit, there's not a hint of nervousness to her features, a few rounds inn. She looks like she's having a ball, pun partially intended.]

This isn't too tricky. We should do this on our own, some time.

[arturiarex]

[ Saber blinks down at Hakuno for a moment. She's not sure what to say to that proposal. It takes her at least a few beats as they skim over the dance-floor. ]

Well - perhaps we can. I am not typically much of a dancer in my free time, though...

[sealeted]

I'm not either, but... it's fun!

[And not something she ever had the chance to do, back in the Moon Cell.]

We have time, so why not try something out of the ordinary every now and again?

[arturiarex]

I suppose so. But I must devote much of my time to training if I wish to maintain my form...

[ She's still trying to make excuses here and there to keep herself out of the 'normal' flow of life. It's habit. ]

I cannot promise that I'll be available.

[sealeted]

That's fine. We can make time for it in advance; I'll save my more spontaneous dancing binges for other friends.

[She doesn't realize how true this little quip will turn out to be, in the very near future...]

[arturiarex]

That sounds... agreeable. Perhaps we can discuss scheduling after?

[ OK, she can work with that. With this. Structure is good for her, honestly. ]

[sealeted]

The watches are good for that, I think.

[Speaking of watches, that makes her think of signatures, and that makes her think of...]

How's that little lion treating you so far?

[arturiarex]

Huh-?

[ Oh. She almost stutter-steps for a moment before she catches herself and is right back to dancing. ]

It is fine. I don't know why people are so interested in my signature...

[sealeted]

Pfft—

[Sorry, she can't help but giggle.]

N-No, your signature is cute and all... but I meant the little doll I gave you, and the blessing I tried putting on it.

[arturiarex]

Oh-!

[ Now she looks sheepish. ]

It's... cute. I keep it on my bedside table. I think it's working?

[sealeted]

I'm glad to hear it!

[She's not sure about how long the blessing will stay, but! All hail the placebo effect. It might keep going, at this rate.]

Do you like any other animals?

[arturiarex]

...I was always fond of horses.

[ She enjoyed taking care of them growing up. She had less time for that when she was king, of course. ]

[sealeted]

I'll need to get a little bit better with wire models, first, but I'll give it a shot once I am.

[A white steed, maybe...?]

Should I try for another blessing, on that one?

[arturiarex]

[ Saber turns Hakuno into a twirl as she considers the question. Just because they're talking doesn't mean they can't dance! ]

If you would like. It seems unnecessary, though.

[ Which is what she says about a lot of things that would probably be good for her. ]

[sealeted]

[The twirl makes her wings flutter in excitement, and her smile blooms without missing a beat.]

I'll take that as a "yes please."

[arturiarex]

[ She has the temerity to look a little embarrassed. ]

I wouldn't mind. So-

[ She swings into the next set of steps and another twirl. ]

Yes. Please. I'd like that.

[ She's trying! ]

[sealeted]

I'll do my best, then.

[Another turn, and her borrowed gown flows and sweeps with the movement, grand and lovely.

She feels like she's in a fairytale.]

Have you found anything new you like, lately?

[arturiarex]

I like food.

[ Saber looks sheepish again. ]

There's so many different flavors and types here. It's hard to try all of them.

[ She's happy to keep on dancing away, though. ]

[sealeted]

There are!

[God, Saber, that's such a mood.]

I've been focusing more on exploring savory dishes, these days. Have you found any new favorites yet?

[arturiarex]

I was fond of those cakes they were serving at the festival last month...

[ Saber admits this with another bit of sheepishness. ]

I feel a little gluttonous.

[sealeted]

I don't think there's any shame in that, really. There's so much to try.

[And Hakuno is inherently more inclined towards indulgence, these days, but shhh.]

I'm taking cooking lessons, now. I'll see if my teacher will help me learn how to make those.

[arturiarex]

Cooking lessons? I'd be interested in seeing how those progress.

[ Saber, just say you want to try her cooking. ]

[sealeted]

If I make anything good, I'll bring it around for you to try. How does that sound?

[You've got to be assertive with Saber, Hakuno has learned.]

[arturiarex]

[ The problem with Saber is that while she's assertive on the battlefield or when making decisions related to tactics or kingdoms or anything like that, she absolutely is still feeling her way forward when it comes to making bold choices about her own personal likes and dislikes (outside of a few small instances). ]

I would be very grateful for that. I'd... enjoy tasting whatever you make.

[ Oh, look, she's actually smiling. ]

And I'm enjoying dancing with you. [ There's a much broader smile. Not quite flirtatious, but it's definitely noble. The kind of smile you'd expect from a knight. ]