[Semi-Closed] Trails of Welcoming Party

[fiddlestick]

Who: Class VII, SSS and any friends they invited
When: Evening of October 1st
Where: Trails House!
What: Welcome to Aefenglom/Post-Dorchacht party!
Warnings: An obscene use of tacky decor. Also liquor.



Having the forewarning of the dream that some classmates were coming, the members of Class VII decided to hold a welcome party not just for their old friends, but invite the friends they've made in their time there. The days after their return from Dorchacht, they went straight into preparation work. Setting up their home for new occupants, preparing food, planning activities, and decorating.

On the evening of the 1st, after more emotional reunions were done earlier near the Coven, the party begins. Already from the entry hallway balloon decorations, you can tell this will be a party to remember. The living room too is full of balloon decorations which were put up more clumsily by decorators who spent so much time on the entry hallway they ran out of time. Above it all hangs a giant glitter banner with names hastily enchanted on, giving warm welcome to their old classmates.

Balloons aren't the only decorations. There's magicked bubbles, floating around the room with glitter within that forms the names of the people near them (though the spelling might be off). There's pirate octopus lanterns, random seasonal wall hangings, streamers, poppers, kazoos, party hats for people to wear and all sorts of other random (but also tacky) decorations. The entire first floor and courtyard are covered in these decorations.

A lot of thought was put into planning this party. Was it good thought? That's debatable, but they were thoughts.

I. The Food
What's a party but its selection of food? Despite the questionable decorations, the food table in the dining room is nothing to snuff at. There's a whole spread made of easy party foods: kebabs, mini sandwiches, chips and dip, wings, and vegetable platters. For those with a sweet tooth, there's a build your own crepes station with ice cream and fruit with handmade crepe shells. Towa, with the help of Shinji and Elliot, worked hard to make the food as delicious as possible.

Among Towa's dishes are a few brought by some thoughtful guests. These are a bit more varied in quality...from Ignis's made (and Prompto delivered) fine new recipes to Zack's more questionable fae jello cake that's enchanted to make you giggle if you're brave enough to eat it. Food wasn't asked of the guests, but they won't turn away anyone's kind donations.

Lastly, the drink table is well supplied with juices, ciders, and other cold drinks found in the city. For those looking for alcohol, there's some available - along with a sign written by Lloyd reminding folks not to drink if they're underage. Decide to ignore the sign? You'll need some help, as the alcohol bottles have been enchanted not to pour for anyone under 18. Next to the drink table, there's another table devoted entirely to freshly brewed coffees and teas.

II. The Games
Every party needs good entertainment, and there's plenty to be had. Spread out throughout the party, there's different activity stations. Some are more traditional party games- like pin the tail on the faun, pictionary, make balloon animals or other crafts, etc. There's a spot with decks of cards for card games in the living room, some traditional cards and some magicked to be Zemurian-based card games. Out in the courtyard, a few chess sets have been set up for anyone who fancies a logical game. In the music room, there's music playing on record for anyone who wishes to dance, and a keyboard for anyone who wants to play. Or...try your hand at the bagpipes in there. Why not.

Once it's dark enough outside, a corner of the yard becomes devoted to playing with sparklers and small fireworks. They're magically enchanted to be different colors and shapes. In the opposite corner, there's a bonfire set up with marshmallows to roast and plenty of chairs to sit and talk. Both areas have been stalked up with easy-to-use water spell scrolls - in case anything gets out of hand.

If you're looking just for some good conversation to get to know people? There's jars throughout the party with paper slips which have questions on them meant for conversation. Some are silly ("What superpower would you want?") while some are more thought-provoking ("What's your third favorite memory?") - though most of them are pretty light in levity.

III. Quiet Spots
While festitives are fun and all, everyone needs a little quiet once and awhile. The first floor and outside are devoted to party activities, but there's a couple rooms opened on the second floor that are nice and quiet. Enchantments have been put up to muffle sound from downstairs. Any valuables have been stashed away elsewhere, so you won't find anything worth taking.

Comments

[sylphid]

I - Food

[Throughout the entire party, Fie has two hats on her head at all times simply because she can. Occasionally she'll reach out to someone holding some assorted food item.]

Here, try this. It's good. [No is not an option.]

II - Games

[What happens when you cross pin the tail on the (something) with a mercenary trained since childhood? Blindfolded attempts thrown from across the room. Every so often Fie will have her eyes closed and will hurl a pinned tail towards the poor faun's behind on the poster. Maybe she has her back turned too. Just make sure not to get in the way, or she might hit the wrong target. She won't.

Or she's by the conversation jars. And later the bonfire and sparklers.]

III - Quiet

[Fie can totally manage a party, especially with people she cares about, but sometimes a little quiet is nice. She'll make her way up to her room (after telling her bonded and some classmates), to relax a little before heading down. People certainly aren't barred from coming to visit her here, though! In fact, she'd like it.]

IV - Wildcard

[Anything else or something specific? Hit me up, I'm totally game.]

Food

[clickclickbang]

I hope so, Iggy's the one who made it.

[But he will totally take the offered whatever, because he's not dumb enough to say no to Iggy food.

At least it's not the cake.]

[sylphid]

Oh that's the guy you were too scared to leave sleeping, right?

[She lets him take the cake (ha) before grabbing a kebab herself and taking a bite.]

[clickclickbang]

Yeah. Which thankfully I did not get my ass handed to me for making that post.

[Yay cake!]

Though I don't think I ever got your name...or knew you were friends with Elliot.

[sylphid]

Nope, you didn't. [She takes a bite of her food, casually leaving that out there for a bit.

But eventually--] Name's Fie. Elliot's from home, we've known each other for a few years now.

[clickclickbang]

Oh! Like the three this party was kinda for?

[sylphid]

Yep. More classmates. [Another bite of kebab.]

[hoboagogo]

[He's been giving Fie space, letting her run about and bullshit with the friends she'd missed-- but even then, he feels like he should check in with her. If not to make sure she's doing well, than to at least show her that he's being good and hasn't just wandered off and left without saying anything.

And so he reaches over to grab one of the slips from a nearby glass jar, sitting on the arm of the couch like an absolute heathen.]

Alright-- What's the dumbest dream you can remember having.

[sylphid]

[It's completely fine, Fie's sitting on the back of the couch herself. A grin appears when she sees him approach, and she waves a little. How silly.

She waits for him to sit and ask the question.]

That one's easy. I went to this weird other world and made friends with a deer and a guy who turned into part goat. Can you believe that? [She smirks, then actually answers.]

Or the time I dreamed I went to take a test at school and was the first one in the classroom. That'd never happen.

[hoboagogo]

[Alright, that one was good, and earns the huff of a laugh. Because, hey, fair enough. This was a pretty dumb dream to be having.]

I think the first sounds more likely than the second, to be honest. [He tosses the spent conversation starter onto the closest end table, shaking his head.]

I feel like you're more the 'walk into a test ten minutes late from oversleeping' type. Which is probably better than I ever did. Aki used to have to wake my ass up when I'd fall asleep on the roof in the middle of the schoolday.

[Or go up to retrieve him and finding that he'd cut school completely. Wh..oops...]

[sylphid]

We were all in the same dorm. They didn't really let me sleep in late for tests. [She doesn't sound bitter, but she clearly isn't thrilled with the memory either. Fie offers him a kebab from her plate. Seems kinda familiar, doesn't it?]

Roof is fine, but the courtyard at Thors was nicer. Shade and a pretty comfy bench. What about a dumb dream of yours?

[hoboagogo]

Oh yeah? [That.... never stopped Shinjiro, but then again, they were in different classes. So he could just wander away after first period and go nap without fear of being caught. And it didn't end up mattering in the end, so jokes on you, people who care about their grades.

He pauses to consider for a moment, head tipping back slightly. It's... been a while since he's had any dreams. Maybe a few when he returned to the dorm? Usually he'd never get deep enough rests when he was on the streets.]

...I guess I had one where I was in this rose garden, and Koromaru- the dog- was fuckin' giant. Just had to run the whole time because his prey drive kicked in. That one was weird.

[sylphid]

You were being chased by an oversized dog surrounded by flowers. If you care to look, someone could probably find meaning in that. [Fie doesn't care to look. At all. Dreaming meanings are dumb. Her tone conveys that.]

And thanks for the help with the food. I know Towa and Elliot appreciated it.

[Her, too.]

food 👀

[usurpers]

[ eren (the other hobo) looks down from his drink when prompted— very down, towering nearly seven feet in height by the works of dragon leggy, and an even longer tail that coils at the spiked tip.

he’s seen all the other foods at least once— just not the jello cake. it wiggles and almost doesn’t look like something you should eat, tongue flicking at the plate to get a better grasp on what it is she’s offering. he’d much prefer his whisky, here, but. ]

What is it?

[sylphid]

Dunno. It's why you're going first.

[If he says no, it's fine. But what's life without a challenge, right? Fie reaches over and takes a wing for herself, biting into it while still holding out the cake (??) for Eren to take or ignore.]

[usurpers]

[ eren is a god damn risk taker ]

Only if we share.

[ this isn’t the sort of thing he’s going down alone with tho, sorry ✨ ]

[sylphid]

Age before beauty.

[Fie stares at him expectantly.]

[usurpers]

. . . Then that’s you.

[ STARES ]

[sylphid]

Old people go first.

[More staring.]

I

[rightfoot]

[ Hah. Lies. No is absolutely an option. He turns his head away. He only knows what about half the food laid out is to begin with, so of course he's not going to eat something random. And he's not going to eat something offered by Fie. ]

What is it?

[sylphid]

It's a crepe, pretty sweet with some strawberries in it. I think you'd like it.

[Fie offers him the plate again. She's trying to be nice here.]

[rightfoot]

Alright.

[ Sounds reasonable, then. He takes the Crepe and takes small bites. ]

I do like strawberries.

[ Look, he's wearing a dumb grin right now thanks to Fie. ]

It don't think you'd give me something bad, but I try not to eat too strange of foods.

[sylphid]

Yeah. [His dumb smile has her nodding.] Told you.

[She reaches to grab one for herself.]

Feeding people weird stuff is fun, but it's a different case for you. I wouldn't.

[rightfoot]

[ He looks pleased. But... ]

Aw. Is it because you like me? You want me to have good things I like?

[ Yeah, yeah. Let him enjoy the teasing a little. ]

I never knew you cared.

[ He does. ]

I - so late, but I needed this meeting to happen...

[thirdbeauty]

[The small blue-haired girl with elfin ears and a dewy look to her face has probably seemed lost for a while. Being as short as Towa but with none of the outgoing, exuberant energy means being, or at least feeling, easily overlooked.

Then, suddenly, there's an unfamiliar girl holding a kebab out to her. Surprisingly, for a formerly tall Fae still getting used to her diminishing size, this girl isn't much taller.]

Huh? O-Oh... thank you...

[She accepts the offered item, and gives the girl a curious look. She could swear Towa's mentioned this one before...]

You're... Fie, right? Towa-san's friend? From the guild?

[Did she get any of that right?]