❀ May Day Masquerade ❀

[ensorceler]

may day!


[ The castle grounds holding the gardens have been transformed into a spring party sensation. Tall banners carrying the Tudor rose have been arranged in a representation of a border surrounding the celebration and events, but there are no real walls or barriers. It might make guarding difficult for the few in her employ, but that's hardly Queen Anne's problem. Nobody will be kept away unless they arrive with no mask (or representation of a mask), and although it might be hard to tell considering it's a masquerade, there will be some people (not many) from the city who have decided tentatively to accept Anne's invitation, helping fill in the crowd.

The theater stage has been covered in flowers of all sorts, as are the four wooden thrones arranged in the center. Each seat is taken, a tie for both King and Queen making for double the fun! Robb and Lucrezia have dressed as Orion and Diana, while Zelos and Galadriel have chosen Odysseus and Penelope (with a little help). The tops of their heads have been left bare, at least for the opening ceremony.

In front of them stands Anne in her costume, and she waits for the crowd to quiet before she speaks. ]

Good citizens of Cair Paradisa and City Royale, you come here today to seek pleasure and company, and I have never seen a finer or more unique looking peoples. I know you may find it difficult to smile in the wake of such recent tragedy. All here have known loss, but we have not let it conquer us, have we? God is with us. Brave souls here risked the unknown to discover the cause, while other remained to help rebuild. I am fiercely proud to see such dedication to one another, and I can only hope such unity continues to blossom! The work on the city will continue, as will the rehabilitation of the survivors most affected by calamity.

But today we spread our arms wide and heartily welcome summer. Today we make merry and keep our loves close. Today we celebrate an unprecedented event, two Queens and Kings!

[ She turns and walks over to the thrones, where the ladies hold crowns of roses in their laps and the men crowns of wooden antlers. She names each as she settles the crowns atop their heads. ]

Queen Galadriel. King Zelos. Queen Lucrezia. King Robb.

[ In playful deference, Anne will lift her skirts and curtsy to the four of them when they stand to announce that the festivities begin! ]



{ Maypole Dance || Dance Floor || The Feast || Music & Donations || Maze & Wine Fountain || Bonfire }

Comments

[wilder]

Kind? Nah. That means I'm doing it for some sake beyond I want to dance with you.

[Once he has her hand, he'll lead her out to the dance floor before moving into a dancing position with her]

[songsandstories]

Then you do me a great honor.

[She knows the stance and positions well enough to follow suit to how he stands opposite of her. With a genuine smile, she waits for him to begin. She prays to whatever gods are listening that she knows the dance.]

[wilder]

Haha, if you say so. Can I get the honor your name at least?

[He'll begin! He makes sure to keep it slow and easy at first, since he doesn't know her skill level]

[songsandstories]

[Her movements are in time with his, following him with ease. When he asks her name, her eyes drop and she looks to the side for a moment. She's debating it.]

A-Alayne Stone. And yours is--?

[wilder]

[Hmm, curious reaction]

Alayne? That's a pretty name.

I'm the great Zelos Wilder! Though you can call me Zelos.

[songsandstories]

Thank you. [Her head nods.] It is well met, Zelos.

[wilder]

[he smiles]

And well met to you, Alayne.

How long have you been here?

[songsandstories]

It is a year tomorrow.

[wilder]

Oh wow-

Er, do I wish you a happy anniversary or condolences?

[songsandstories]

It has been-- a long year, but not all of it was bad. There are many good people here.

[wilder]

Haha, that there are. They tend to be what make makes this place worthwhile.

[songsandstories]

I think so as well. [The place may not be the safest, but after a year she is at least starting to trust people within it.] I am fortunate to have found friends.