❀ 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]

[He notices this woman, it's not someone he knows! But hey isn't that the fun part of masquerades? And so he'll decide to approach with a smile]

Enjoying yourself?

[not_nikkiheat]

[Kate turns to him a smile and nods.]

I am, thank you. And congratulations on your crowning. Are you having fun?

[wilder]

[He'll chuckle and give a slight bow] Why thank you.

And yeah! So far so good. Though I was wondering if you'd like a dance.

[not_nikkiheat]

Sure.

[She lets him lead her onto the dance floor, then puts her hand on his shoulder.]

I'm Kate. I don't believe we've met.

[wilder]

Great!

[And when they reach the dance floor, he'll put a hand on her waist while the other takes her hand]

No, I don't think we have! It's a pleasure Kate, I'd tell you my name but I'm guessing you already heard it.

[not_nikkiheat]

[She laughs and nods as they start to dance.]

That I did. How did I end up lucky enough to dance with the May Day King?

[wilder]

[he'll keep the dance pretty easy for now, since he's not sure what her skill level is]

Please, I'm the one lucky enough that you agreed to dance.

[not_nikkiheat]

[She's a pretty good dancer, but she has this bad habit of always trying to lead. She gives him a wicked grin.]

That's very sweet, but I'm wearing a mask. I could have huge bags under my eyes. How will you know?

[wilder]

[In a light teasing tone]

Well I guess I don't know- but hey! For all you know, I could be a guy that's really into huge bags under a woman's eyes!

[not_nikkiheat]

[Kate laughs aloud at that.]

Touche'. I will never judge a man's attraction to eye bags.

[wilder]

[a grin and light chuckle]

Good! Never forget that lesson!

But alright alright, moving on from my odd attractions- have you been here long?

[not_nikkiheat]

[She tilts her head as she thinks about how long she's been in Paradisa. It's been longer than she realized.]

A few months, I guess? Wow, I hadn't realized it had been that long. I guess time flies, right?