❀ 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

[spongetastic]

Uh, I wouldn't say that exactly. There aren't that many requirements to be the president. You just have to be a certain age and be born in the country.

[heloise]

But you were elected and you won.

[ She settles her hands on him as if for a waltz, the default it seems, unless he decides to do another dance instead. ]

[spongetastic]

I think that had more to do with a good campaign strategy than anything. [he's getting a bit uncomfortable with this, as it brings back memories of Nathan]

[heloise]

The same goes for becoming a Queen. [ And she doesn't mean in this case, either. ]

Though mostly it takes convincing a King or the heir apparent to choose you. Few are born queens.

[spongetastic]

I'm sure that's true. History honestly wasn't my best subject.

[heloise]

Why did you want to become president?

[spongetastic]

I-- okay, no, I have to break out of character. It's too weird talking about this.

[heloise]

[ At least that makes her laugh. ]

Well then. What if you tell me of his lover instead?

[spongetastic]

That one I can do. Marilyn Monroe was a beautiful actress. She performed in movies-- you know, the moving pictures? She was charismatic and always had a bright smile.

[heloise]

I do. I was told actresses are beautiful. She must be exceptional.

[spongetastic]

She was. She wasn't just an actress: she was a model and a singer, too. Look at her... [Peter points to where Phoebe is standing] Stunning, isn't she?

[heloise]

[ She looks over with a grin. ]

An actress and a president. Do they make a good match?

[spongetastic]

I like to think they do.

[heloise]

Will you love her forever, dear president?

[spongetastic]

[that word is really uncomfortable for him, but] I will.

[heloise]

[ She smiles. Once she might have believed that. ]

How lovely.