melodiesoflife | The Most Wonderful Party of the Year

[Cloud has taken up position at one of the far corners of the shop so as not to get in anyone's way. He's taken a seat and is handing out wrapped kupo nuts to the moogles present, and it looks like he has a few non moogle sized gifts as well. The presents he has for the Heroes are all more generic gifts like chocolate and hats and scarves, but since it's the 23rd that means it's not too late to get in those wishes for the big night.]

[And among the party goers is Ruby, just idly sitting away from everyone else. She's never been a party person (or at least someone who hangs around large crowds) and she's really glad she isn't wearing heels. She still doesn't know how Blake and Weiss can do it!

She's just going to watch everyone else have their fun. For now, at least.]

Look, I know I need to get out some more, but there's important work to be done in the labs!

You need to get out now. It's the holidays-kupo!

[And there's Twilight being dragged into the party by her scarf by her Moogle, who seems really annoyed at the fact that Twilight is trying to avoid all of this.]

[Tsubomi feels... well... a little awkward. She got her Santa job back, still had EXP in her orb to fill it back to full and was planning to do all the Christmas-y things with the Santa job, but...

...Cloud's there doing it, too.

She's going to keep to back and away from prying eyes. If they saw her as a Santa, they'd think she was trying to steal someone's thunder and she would never want to do that.

Maybe she can sneak away and change before anyone notices...]

[Before she can sneak away there's a soft touch of a gloved hand on her shoulder.]

Ho ho ho! Where are you going, Santa? The party won't be the same without you?

[Cloud is still in costume himself, but he's smiling brightly.]

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Alright! Let's get back on this sleigh!

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[Though Rukia did show up early to help with the set up, as well as bringing two of the strawberry-topped cheesecakes Anise taught her to make, she had to dash home to gather her gifts, stuff them into her Toy Bag, and wash up so she can appear in something suitably elegant for a party. Shrugging into a warm coat and settling her earmuffs in place, she heads out into the snowy evening to return to the Cuppa Kupo.]

[The rush of warm air washes pleasantly over her face when she opens the door, welcomed by the glow of candlelight and the smells of cinnamon and nutmeg hanging as plentifully in the air as the mistletoe.]

[The sprigs she ignores. None of her friends are foolish or awkward enough to enable any mistletoe-related shenanigans ~~this year~~, and she's fairly sure it's a little too early in their relationship to expect Jade to want anything like that. But she will help herself to some eggnog topped with a generous swirl of whipped cream as she starts seeking out people she knows so she can pass out her gifts, or just talk a little to catch up.]

[ Yuri caught sight of Rukia and bee lined for her with a tray of appetizers in his hands since he was going quietly around and serving people small things before the party got hectic. He knew that with the Heroes of Light things will always get a bit crazy.

This year, he'd very much would like to avoid all the stupid mistletoe things. Thanks Repede, you're such a trooper on making him go through that with not only Rukia but a few selected people that he would not talk about right now. ]

Enjoying yourself, Shorty?

o hai mark

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yoooo

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Oh, there you are!

[Jade seems to appear at her side out of nowhere, bending over slightly with a new glass of eggnog to replace her empty one -- with the correct amount of whipped cream, naturally. She's part of the reason why he decided to put some effort into dressing up for the occasion in the first place, so of course he's putting on his most charming smile for her as well.]

You look positively captivating tonight.♥

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[Rialynn is still scanning the crowds for anyone she knows. Parties aren't really her thing, but it's nice to take a break from getting beat up by monsters, so there's that. But as dedicated as she is to finding someone to keep her from being a wallflower, she keeps glancing upward, not-so-discreetly avoiding the sprigs of mistletoe. Yes yes, it's a fun tradition, ha ha, no please. Why is there so much of it?!]

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[There's Duster, sitting on the opposite side of the room, munching on a platter of cheese, free of mistletoe above his head. Things look safe for Rialynn--]

Kupo.

[It it weren't for a certain sunglasses-wearing Moogle fluttering at shoulder height. Tamekichi has a tiny mug of Kupo Nut eggnog in his paw, which he sips from with a grin.]

What're the chances that you and I could meet in such circumstances?

[He's been practicing this line all day, totally not stalking the corners of the room with mistletoe, totally not waiting for someone like Rialynn to step beneath on.

She's human, but that won't stop him.]

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[He's been here long enough now, surely.

Sephiroth had promised Anise he'd help her set up the shop and he's done just that. Several hours ago.

It's just every time he's intended to head back to the allocated coatroom, some stray thought holds him back. Perhaps just one more look over the room to make sure nothing was going to get destroyed by a wayward guest or a moogle. Just to make sure nothing was going to get sent inadvertently flying...oh a plate of cakes would need to be replaced soon too. Just to make sure that this small happy gathering wasn't going to be cruelly interrupted...

So he's ended up playing part security, part helping hand on this occasion...but he really needs to get leaving soon...]

[Anise isn't the only owner of Cuppa Kupo. Selphie knows very well that Sephiroth has other duties to attend to and she remembers how diligent he was during the expedition to the Crystal Caves. The mercenary side of her screams at her to stop sitting still and do something about the problems at hand but this little party is needed more than anything.

The situation out there is dire beyond compare as she tugs on his jacket sleeve and looks up at the man with an appreciative smile on her face. He should know that the perky brunette can handle a messy situation but regardless, he's staying to make sure that everything is okay. Selphie remembers that he's not fond of coffee and offers a steaming mug of the Christmas Chai tea she'd found during a recent trip to Esdham.]

How about a cup of tea before you go?

xD

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[Akane rarely gets dressed up. That is to say, she never bothers. Why would she? There's always something more important to do, too much to focus on, too many tasks to complete, none of which require a less-than-practical dress. But this dress was too cute to pass up, and though it's probably meant for someone a little bustier than Akane, it's kind of nice to feel a teensy bit glamorous for a change. She's pulled the sides of her hair up into a ribbon-wrapped bun at the back of her head, the rest of her wavy brown locks left loose.]

[A few gifts are cradled in her arms as she hustles through the room to give them out as soon as she can. Honestly she doesn't plan on staying all that long, since she'd hate to be a third wheel if her brother has mended his relationship with Duster, and she's still incredibly awkward around a majority of her fellow Heroes of Light. But there are some she likes enough that she went through the effort of picking out a gift and wrapping it as neatly as possible.]

[If she's scurrying around the place, it's an unfortunate given that she'll have to run into Dylas at some point. Literally. He's seven feet of wendigo, men's suit edition because he heard Christmas parties are supposed to be formal, and he's here to...well, brood. And as he goes to find a nice place to sit and do that, he rounds a table and collides with Akane. It's all on him for not looking down.]

Shit—sorry!

[Without thinking, he'll reach out to steady her. Hopefully, he didn't knock her over.]

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[Sparks is standing by the food table, but not because he's antisocial. He's helping hand out food to anyone come up, as he's made a good portion of it - in particular, the large pot of chili he's filling up bowls from. This is his version of a Christmas present to everyone, and he's ready to share. He'll slide one your way if you come up to the table.]

Here ya go, eat up. Just the thing to warm ya up on a night like this.

[Sparks, he's never seen you outside the holding cell he lived in for a month, and this is confusing him.]

This is...this is weird, right?

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[K'pandolu accepts the bowl, sniffing curiously at the contents.]

I'm sure it will. What have you put in this? Or should it stay a surprise until I've tried it?

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[The last time he went to a Christmas party, he'd ended up brawling with a gangster and shot with a silver bullet.

The fact Dylas attends at all is a small miracle. He's still seven feet of brooding Wendigo, though now he's wearing a suit because the last party he'd went to required one. He can be found at any out of the way table tapping his claws on the wood and looking like he really wants to bolt for the door at any moment, tail swishing behind him, brushing against the floor.

There's also, very mysteriously, some very finely prepared sashimi on one of the food tables. Who brought that? Certainly not him, or at least he figures no one will make the connection.

If anyone approaches his table, he'll tell them exactly what he thinks they're there for.]

Yeah. No one's using that chair. Go ahead and take it.

[He won't even make eye contact, partying is so hard.]

[very fancy indeed!

It'd be a shame for no one to recognise his efforts- K'pandolu certainly thinks the sashimi tastes good, at least. She wanders over mostly just to talk to him, and bring a delivery, rather than any suspicions though.]

Oh- thank you! Before that, though- here.

[she holds out the scarf and bag of cookies she'd wrapped for him, offering a smile.]

I'd completely forgotten about this top-level, pff.

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[ Tonight was the night Yuri was doing a lot of charity work for the Cuppa Kupo. Lucky for him he didn't end up in a Santa Suit. He also offered to bake and cook so things were a bit hectic on his end. He could be seen around dressed rather nicely in his button up shirt, vest and dress pants. He had a Santa Hat on and a tray of appetizers for folks that were wandering around and getting situated. If he didn't have appetizers he'd be offering some ciders and possibly alcoholic drinks to the adults of the party.

He was very much trying to avoid any accidents at this point. ]

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[Decked out in this lovely number with matching flats, Selphie is playing the role of host as she mills throughout the groups. Her hands are tightly gripping the sides of the serving tray laden with holiday themed treats including something that might look surprisingly familiar to a peanut butter cup.

She's keeping a particularly watchful eye on a certain red-clad mercenary but otherwise, she'll happily chat with anyone at the party.]

A. General
[The type of clothes one wears varies depending on the job that's equipped. It seems to change based on the character's personality as well. This may be why Natalia's Santa job puts her in an elegant red gown whenever she dons the job. Kumew had to help her fiddle with it to get her archer default clothes when she was working to protect people from Calamity monsters, but for a party or moving about the Santa Village, she has no objections to looking fashionable.]

[Even if she prefers to wear blue.]

Oh, but this is excellent!

[Guess who's had her first cup of eggnog?]

I had expected something entirely different considering the name, but the flavors are pleasant and rich. It doesn't taste like eggs in the slightest.

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B. If she doesn't dislike you...

[A princess must always observe the traditions of other cultures when visiting their lands, no matter how strange they might be. She wouldn't want to risk offending the citizens of Aqures Ixen.]

[So if you happen to be standing under the mistletoe, you'll be greeted by a polite and very formal kiss to the cheek.]

Happy Starlight Festival to you. I do hope you're enjoying the party.

[Decorations and food set out, K'pandolu's free to wind her way around the room, greeting those she knows, and those she doesn't, being as determinedly cheerful as she can be. What better time for joy, after all? She's keeping an eye out for the people she's made things for, though she also has bags of cookies for those she doesn't know quite so well.]

[Somehow, Jade managed to make himself both useful and actually quite useless during the preparations. Oh, he was around, helping keep things organized... but as for any heavy-lifting? That sort of thing was better left to the youngsters. These old bones just couldn't handle the cold weather.

Miraculously, as soon as the party starts he's suddenly feeling quite spry again and engaging cheerfully with anyone who comes to him for a chat. Not in a Santa costume though (which is probably fortunate for everyone involved) but in something a little more formal. He rarely finds the occasion to dress up these days.]

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[...someone should really get going now...]

[...oh no, that will never do...]

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