❀ 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! ]



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Comments

[secondchances]

Or at least I'll try my best. Better?

[dorkwonder]

Not really. [Teases.] I was hoping you'd back up your "never" statement.

[secondchances]

Aww. I'm sorry. [She hugs him.]

[dorkwonder]

[Hugs her back.]

It might take awhile, but I'll get over the disappointment.

[secondchances]

Good. In the meantime, I'll just encourage dorkiness.

[dorkwonder]

Now that you know what I've been thinking about, what's on your mind?

[secondchances]

Just that laying on you like this makes me sleepy. That's a good thing, by the way. [She's comfortable.]

[dorkwonder]

Even in this situation? Falling asleep here would bring this night to an end real quick. [Still, he appreciates that she feels that comfortable around him. Slings an arm around her, squeezing her shoulder blade to show his appreciation.]

[secondchances]

I won't fall asleep. [She snuggles against him a little more, though.]

[dorkwonder]

If you do, you'll have given me something to endlessly tease you over.

[secondchances]

Oooh, poor me, falling asleep in my boyfriend's arms. I'm so embarrassed.

[dorkwonder]

Falling asleep in your boyfriend's arms, while at a masquerade. [At least it's not a rollercoaster...]

[secondchances]

Are we even technically at the masquerade? We're just in the garden.

[dorkwonder]

Hmm, I guess I have to give it to you on a technicality.

[secondchances]

[Her hand runs along his side.]

So kind.

[dorkwonder]

You're welcome. When did you want to head back?

[secondchances]

Whenever you're ready, Tim.

[dorkwonder]

[Slips one of his arms underneath his head to offer himself more cushioning.]

I'm good for a little while longer.

[secondchances]

I thought so.

[dorkwonder]

How does this masquerade compare to the others that you've been to?

[secondchances]

This is the best by far.

[She kissed Ezio during the last one, so this says a lot!]

[dorkwonder]

[IT BETTER SAY A LOT.]

This is the best one I've been to, too. [Chuckles.]

[secondchances]

I never would have guessed, Tim.

[dorkwonder]

I figured, which is why I decided to tell you.

[secondchances]

[She fits her head under his chin.]

I almost don't want to go back.