❀ 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

[secondchances]

What's there to say? He's the best. [Kiss! :') ]

[dorkwonder]

This tale suddenly got much more interesting. [Returns the smooch.]

[secondchances]

I know. Anyway, I better keep a hold on you before someone else snatches you for dancing.

[dorkwonder]

Sounds like a good plan to me. [Slides an arm around her waist once they arrive on the dance floor, and takes one of her hands in his.]

[secondchances]

[Takes advantage of their proximity to smooch him again.]

Are you having a good time so far?

[dorkwonder]

[Staying close to her, she'll have plenty of opportunities for more smooches should she wish to take advantage of them.]

I am. This is the first time I've been to a dance in recent years, without a hidden agenda.

[secondchances]

No hidden agendas tonight, hmm? Good to know.

[The most innocent smile.]

[dorkwonder]

None so far. [Returns the smile while moving across the dance floor in a waltz. ]

[secondchances]

[She knows how to do this one.]

I'll have to change that.

[dorkwonder]

[Keeping it simple and moving in the shape of a box.]

Oh yeah? What should I be adding onto my secret agenda?

[secondchances]

Maybe plans to steal a certain lady away later.

[dorkwonder]

Where will I be taking this certain lady?

[secondchances]

Maybe a quiet corner or something. [For an innocent make out session, of course.] Just sayin'.

[dorkwonder]

[Chuckles, shaking his head. Is about to respond with "You really are living up having a date this time around, aren't you?", but after some contemplation decides to go with another answer.]

As you wish.

[secondchances]

[Hells yeah. She needs to have a good report to deliver to her Renaissance pals. Renaissance... pal. Whatever.

She smiles at his dorkiness, leaning into kiss his cheek.]

I love you too, even if you are the biggest dork I've ever met.

[dorkwonder]

Which makes you an even bigger dork. Because it would take an even bigger dork to date the person she thinks is the biggest dork she ever met.

[secondchances]

No, it just makes me kind and generous.

[dorkwonder]

No, my answer was the right one. Don't worry, your secret is safe with me.

[secondchances]

Whatever makes you feel better, my darling sweetie-kins.

[dorkwonder]

Darling sweetie-kins?

[secondchances]

Sugar pie honey bunch... [Did she get into the wine? Or is she just like this?]

[dorkwonder]

[Stares at her, trying to figure out which one it is. He's not smelling any alcohol in her breath...]

[secondchances]

[She laughs.]

What?

[dorkwonder]

I am just taken aback by how expressive you are with your affection for me, Stephy. [Trying to keep a straight face, although he's not doing a very good job of it.]

[secondchances]

[She takes her hand from his shoulder so her fingers can trace a smile onto his face.]

I know you wanna laugh.