middaeg | [open] vive la france to the birthday girl

Who: Marie and her birthday guests
When: Noveuer 2nd
Where: The house she lives in with Scathach and Zelda
What: birthday party and you are invited!
Warnings: n/a

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[Marie's room has gained new decorations... or maybe it always looks like this? You would have to visit her again to find out. For now though, why not try some of the fine French cuisine that has been prepared? Baguettes, quiches, sweet and savory crêpes are lined up on plates. There's more!

If it is something sweeter you are looking for, rows of macarons and eclairs are waiting for you. Or maybe you prefer crème brûlée? Just remember to not eat too much - after all you still have to try Marie's birthday cake!]

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[It is still a few days before the masquerade, but why should we wait? Let's get some practice and dance! Make sure not to bump into other guests though, since the room is a bit smaller than Marie would have told you, even if she claims that she could absolutely fit half of Aefenglom in here.

If you are not one for dancing, why don't you take a seat, relax a bit and listen to the music? Or maybe you would like to play something yourself?]

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[Need a break from the celebration? Or maybe you are not a party type at all and only came here because Marie talked you into it or made you promise you would come? Maybe spend some time in the garden and breathe in some fresh air? The season has turned chilly though, so make sure to dress appropriately!

The birthday girl might check up on you to make sure everyone is enjoying themselves, but in the meanime, maybe strike up a conversation about the passing year with someone else who is resting a bit?]

wildcard?

[want to do something else? sure!]

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[ Scathach hadn't... quite attended the party, not in a full sense. She was around, popping in to grab a drink, to say some greetings, but largely kept to her room and her quiet, at least until things were finally starting to wind down. Most of the guests had left by that point, but Marie would find Scathach eventually, giving her a warm embrace from behind, bringing a hand around to present the gift she'd said she was getting...

A claddagh ring, silver. ]

Happy birthday, Marie... I hope the party was to your liking.

[Marie smiles as soon as she hears Scathach's footsteps behind her and is not surprised in the slightest when she is embraced. She turns her head to properly face the Lady of Shadows]

Thank you Scathach... and thank you for coming here. I know the party must have caused you trouble today, so I doubly appreciate your presence.

[A passing thought about the trinket possibly being iron appears in her head, but Marie shoos it away immediately and takes the ring in both of her hands. She takes a good look at it and touches the crown and heart elements, admiring the craftmanship of this tiny piece of jewelry]

It is beautiful. Thank you so much.

[Speaking of metals that could possibly hurt someone...]

Wait, isn't it... silver?

Aye, it is. Worry not. There's an enchantment on it that keeps it from burning me. [ Because she sincerely doubted Marie would have accepted it otherwise, even if some mild skin irritation wouldn't have bothered Scathach at all. ]

But I couldn't bring myself to break with tradition on this one, so silver it had to be.

[Even if it would not bother her, Marie will not have it any other way. Please take better care of yourself, Scathach!]

I really appreciate it, thank you once again!

[She slides the ring onto her finger immediately]

This pattern... It is something from your home, is it not? Please tell me more about it.

It came about well after I had passed along into legend and memory. [ Scathach let out a soft sigh, shaking her head. ] So I could hardly say it was part of our land as I personally knew it, but in those liminal times I could cross back into the World, I had taken note of it...

[ She gently took Marie's hand while still remaining behind her, chin resting on her shoulder, turning over and pointing out the design. ] The hands represent friendship, the heart represents love, and the crown represents loyalty. The tradition of fede rings goes back for ages, but this one is distinct to Ireland.

[ The lower tip of the heart seemed somewhat off center, pointing to the wrist of the right hand. Scathach tapped that. ] This, in particular, symbolizes a 'captured heart', as you have so thoroughly charmed this old warrior's heart I'd certainly say you have a piece of it with you at all times...

[Oh. Marie did expect the ring to have a custom attached to it, but now Scathach is offering her a piece of her heart, metaphorically and literally. She can tell it is not something the Lady of Shadows would have offered and said to just anyone.]

I might be no warrior myself, but I certainly appreciate this honor.

[Marie needs to make sure Scathach knows she will treat the gift with proper respect. She presses the hand with the ring on close to her own heart]

Rest assured, the piece of your heart you placed in my care is safe with me, here.

I never doubted that to be so. [ Scathach hummed, pressing a small kiss to Marie's temple before finally releasing her hold on her, turning about so she could face her properly, still keeping her hands together. ]

I am certain you will do so for how ever many more years we are blessed with each other's friendship.

[Marie stays like this for almost a minute, though she is not particularly keeping track of time. It is warm, Scathach’s whole presence is warm, despite being the ruler of the realm of shadows. Marie is no stranger to receiving love and care from others but that does not mean she treasures it less]

That’s right. Be it in Chaldea, Aefenglom or any other place we might find each other.

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