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paradisa2013-05-01 04:03 pm
ensorceler) wrote in paradisa2013-05-01 04:03 pm
❀ May Day Masquerade ❀
[ 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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My people's music? It involves many stringed instruments, some drums, and some metals. I prefer dancing to stringed accompaniment and I learned to play a stringed instrument.
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[ He rattled off a liquid sort of sound, and then chuckled. ]
Not that I expect anyone to really be able to pronounce it.
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You have me there. And if it's half as difficult to play as it is to pronounce I'll be very impressed.
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Well, I know only a bit. I am no master, by any means, but I know enough to be passable, at least.
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Yes, I suppose it would not be a bother. If you think you will not mind my being a bit rusty.
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I hope I do not change your mind on that statement.
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[His fingers have found something else to keep them busy, but it's not quite the same thing]
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What do you mean you can't play anymore?
[ He cocked his head quizzically. ]
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Oh, I'm sorry, Gren. I imagine that must be difficult, an artist having their craft taken from them...
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I think we all have to, but.. as you say, I am happy here. We should cherish that.