❀ 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

[not_nikkiheat]

[Kate knows better than to encourage her to go after the guy if she's not sure how he feels. That's the road to heartache.]

Maybe if he's here, you could invite him to a friendly dance?

[pint_sized_carnivore]

Yeah, I guess. But I'd rather not...

[not_nikkiheat]

It's fine if you don't want to. I understand that completely, believe me.

[pint_sized_carnivore]

Yeah, I wasn't... Or am, not very popular with the boys. It's always been Yukiko. But I've grown past that with the help of a friend back home.

But now I can't help but be reminded. I guess old habits really die hard, huh?

[not_nikkiheat]

Unfortunately, you're at a really tough age for self-confidence. Those habits do die hard. Everyone has those moments of doubt.

It doesn't help that there are so few people your age here.

[pint_sized_carnivore]

[Chie pouts at the fact that there really are hardly any guys, or anyone for that matter, who are around her age]

Yeah. I guess the castle has a prefers adults? I'll technically be an adult in a few months, though...

[She's thinking out loud again]

[not_nikkiheat]

I'm happy that there aren't more children here, given some of the things that go on here, but it's sad for you guys, because you should be able to have friends your own age.

[pint_sized_carnivore]

Yeah. But if that means more people would be safe from what goes on in here, I'm fine with having them away from this world. Like with Yukiko. It's better that I stay in here. At least she would be safe back home.

[not_nikkiheat]

That's a very mature mindset, Chie. For a place called Paradisa, we sure have our share of terror.

[pint_sized_carnivore]

Yeah. I don't want anyone to experience that thing in the Space Olympics. And fighting bug aliens in the expedition.

[not_nikkiheat]

Wow. This place is really screwed up, isn't it?

[pint_sized_carnivore]

You can say that again... Oh man, I really want to go home.

[not_nikkiheat]

[She puts her arm around Chie's shoulders.]

Me too, Chie. Me too. But at least we have each other, right?

[pint_sized_carnivore]

Yeah! [Chie giggles. She's really glad she met Kate]

I only seen New York on TV, and I haven't really been to the big cities in my country yet. They look so pretty, I can see why you would miss it!

[not_nikkiheat]

New York is a great city. I wish I could take you there, show you around to all the places only locals know. You'd love it.

[pint_sized_carnivore]

Haha, I bet I would! I want to go to the top of the Empire State building!

[not_nikkiheat]

It's a great way to see the entire city. I love the view from the top. It seems like you can see for miles and miles.

[pint_sized_carnivore]

Aww, sensei! Now you're making me wish the castle would turn to New York!

[Chie laughs]

[not_nikkiheat]

I wish it could turn into New York. That would be the best of both worlds, literally.