Is it a party? It's a party!

[concordancemods]

Hey hi everyone! Wanted to drop you a little advanced notice of something fun coming soon to a rp near you.

The anniversary of the end of the war is coming up next month. To mark the occasion, and as a sign of solidarity between Rozzaria, Dalmasca and Archadia, Queen Ashe is hosting a public fête. On the honored guests list is included the young Emperor Larsa, Prince Al-Cid Margrace, and Marquis Halim Ondore IV. It's a star-studded event that no one should miss!

In particular, the main fête will be held just outside the gates of royal palace in Rabanastre. There will be music, entertainment and grand banquet tables, with an open invitation to everyone that's in the area to attend. The queen and her guests will be putting in a nominal appearance to the mass crowds that are expected to attend. Rest assured though, the guards will be doubled, tripled even, to ensure the safety and protection of the royal residence.

A smaller secondary party will be held within for the close friends and acquaintances of the royals in attendance. People probably will hear that it's going on and likely speculating about how much politicking is going on behind closed doors. Rampant speculation in the streets too that the queen is finally making up her mind about a second marriage. (And it's about time!) Whatever's going on inside the palace while the party is on outside isn't just fodder for streetears and gossips. It'll have a lasting effect that will start to show up in March.

So! Everyone get your party shoes on and be ready to join the crowds. Feel free to speculate amongst yourselves ICly before, during, and after the big celebration. The fête will be held on February 7th.

Everyone is welcome to use this post to make plans and plots.

Comments

[vocantem]

Did you say party? Rydia will totally attend for gossip and the like. Who knows, she may find other summoners and just be all 'my people need me.'

[resplendance]

I want both mine to chat Rydia up at the party. <3

[vocantem]

I expect much dancing. And magic involved in dancing.

[lastoftheredwings]

Ceodore's so so so sorry about your toes, Rydia.

At least Penelo's better at it? (And is happy to teach the local dances to everyone.)

[vocantem]

You best be prepared to use that white magic on her poor toes. Although Rydia can at least indulge with some stories about how she probably danced with him when he was little and such, considering how excited she was to meet him after he was born. That whole scene was so precious, completely ignoring everyone because she wants to know if Ceodore was born yet.

Rydia learns quickly, so that's a plus! I'm sure she can offer up some dances learned from her Eidolons or some such.

/shares cute bitty icon for maximum awwwww

[lastoftheredwings]

Gosh yes, I loved that scene. Soooooooooo cute. (Also why do I suspect much spoiling from Auntie Rydia?)

She should absolutely share all kinds of bitty stories. Especially in front of Ursula. Because he'll wanna die of embarrassment. I mean, how cute was he in the hummingway sleeper sucking his thumb as a toddler?

maximum awwwwww has been reached

[vocantem]

Rydia totally spoiled the heck out of Ceodore when she could get away with it, I am sure! Probably tried to steal him away from his parents every chance she got.

Oh hell yes! And I bet she has stories of him falling asleep on the fat chocobo and such. Really cute stories of him just asking for rides on the Eidolons and the lot. Probably stealing from the kitchen moments.

<3 (he hates me for the icons, dignity is taking a hit)

[lastoftheredwings]

All the spoiling totally happened, yes! And pleading for just one more story. And of course, I headcanon he's got a sweet tooth. So all kinds of wheedling the kitchen maids for cookies before dinner. One cookie for each hand! :D