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vatheon2013-01-24 03:24 am
kagayakashi) wrote in vatheon2013-01-24 03:24 am
☆` no trace of sadness, always with gladness; i do.
Who: Akechi Mitsuhide (wavesoakedlegs), Chosokabe Motochika (behisstrength), Gracia (kagayakashi), and YOU!
Where: By the forest clearing!
When: Early evening - midnight.
Style: [ Action ]!
Status: OPEEEEEN. PARTY TIEMZ.
[ If you happen to come by the forest at around dusk, you might be in for a pleasant surprise. For tonight - and just for tonight - there is a celebration open for all. Though the ceremony itself was private, the nighttime's reserved for guests, friends, passer-by's who are curiously following the crescendo swell of live music...
There is a sign by the forest quadrant's entrance. It reads, in big bold, bright letters: "The Akechi-ChosokabeParty Reception! Come one, come all!"
The party-planner is inexperienced with the words and the tradition, but it's got its charm. Some of you probably got invites to this gig too. So keep going down the path, and you'll find the heart of the fun.
The linear path towards the inner clearing is lit with candles inside jars, leading the way forward. The warm glow sets the tone immediately. And when you finally get to the where the crowd is, it's an even lovelier sight to behold. There's a band playing jazzy French music to the right - obviously Vatheon civilians who dressed for the occasion - and a train of white cloth that goes around the clearing, the ends pinned against the barks of numerous trees. It gives the appearance of a closed space, and the white surprisingly bounces well with the rest of the lights decorating majority of the area. There are some on trees, some on the grass, and lots on the tables where guests can sit and relax. And every table is blue or purple in color tone, making a refreshing contrast from the glow of the lights against cool textures. Two buffets sit on either side of the clearing, every dish varying from the strange (is that...Greek cuisine? A head of a lamb???) to the familiar (so that's where the sushi is!) Looking at the venue from afar, it seems as if the reception is made to be a fusion of different things from different places. From the food served to the out-of-place decor on majority of the tables (think frying pans and coins hanging from the back of your chair, and on the centerpieces) - the whole shebang seems to celebrate not only the wedding of two people, but an avid attempt at wedding cultures together. The Japanese undertone in wooden accents, the white cloth, the shift from jazz to Italian ballads, and where in the world did that giant peach cake come from?
More importantly, however, the happy couple remains at the center of the festivities. The makeshift aisle has the most candles lined up on the side, leading everyone to the stars of the night. Mitsuhide and Motochika sit side-by-side on lavishly decorated pillows, keeping Mitsuhide's request for some semblance of Japanese in the reception. Long curtains are held together with sturdy poles on four corners, giving the couple enough privacy to speak to each other without completely isolating themselves from the rest of the party, and to those who wish to speak to either of them too. They take up the center of the whole clearing, and most of the pots and pans, gold and silver coins, different colored sheets, and good luck charms of varying sizes hang around them, surrounding them with perceived fortune and happiness. Warm sake sits a few feet away from the two.
And who was responsible for all this?
Well, why don't you take a look at that giant cake. In about ten minutes into the celebration, the music stops, then re-plays an upbeat song. The cake starts moving, shivering, and in a timely fashion, Gracia Akechi comes bursting out of the cake from a hidden box meant to conceal her presence and to save the cake from collapsing. With arms outstretched, a wide smile on her face, and an outfit for the party completing the surprise, she screams a jovial "Congratulations Father and Father!" before jumping out gracefully, with a slight flourish.
Welcome to the Akechi-Chosokabe reception, come one come all. Let the party begin! ]
(OOC: This is an OPEN LOG so you guys don't have to know Mitsuhide/Motochika/Gracia to jump in x'D This could, in fact, be the introduction we all need! Lmao, so mingle with friends, make new ones, eat, drink, greet them w/ fond wishes, eat the cake, dance with the band, etc. etc. etc. THE NIGHT IS YOUNG, FOLKS. AND LOVE IS IN THE AIR ♥Also please imagine it's less lavish than the pictures, those are just there for visual aid)
wavesoakedlegs), Chosokabe Motochika (behisstrength), Gracia (kagayakashi), and YOU! Where: By the forest clearing!
When: Early evening - midnight.
Style: [ Action ]!
Status: OPEEEEEN. PARTY TIEMZ.
[ If you happen to come by the forest at around dusk, you might be in for a pleasant surprise. For tonight - and just for tonight - there is a celebration open for all. Though the ceremony itself was private, the nighttime's reserved for guests, friends, passer-by's who are curiously following the crescendo swell of live music...
There is a sign by the forest quadrant's entrance. It reads, in big bold, bright letters: "The Akechi-Chosokabe
The party-planner is inexperienced with the words and the tradition, but it's got its charm. Some of you probably got invites to this gig too. So keep going down the path, and you'll find the heart of the fun.
The linear path towards the inner clearing is lit with candles inside jars, leading the way forward. The warm glow sets the tone immediately. And when you finally get to the where the crowd is, it's an even lovelier sight to behold. There's a band playing jazzy French music to the right - obviously Vatheon civilians who dressed for the occasion - and a train of white cloth that goes around the clearing, the ends pinned against the barks of numerous trees. It gives the appearance of a closed space, and the white surprisingly bounces well with the rest of the lights decorating majority of the area. There are some on trees, some on the grass, and lots on the tables where guests can sit and relax. And every table is blue or purple in color tone, making a refreshing contrast from the glow of the lights against cool textures. Two buffets sit on either side of the clearing, every dish varying from the strange (is that...Greek cuisine? A head of a lamb???) to the familiar (so that's where the sushi is!) Looking at the venue from afar, it seems as if the reception is made to be a fusion of different things from different places. From the food served to the out-of-place decor on majority of the tables (think frying pans and coins hanging from the back of your chair, and on the centerpieces) - the whole shebang seems to celebrate not only the wedding of two people, but an avid attempt at wedding cultures together. The Japanese undertone in wooden accents, the white cloth, the shift from jazz to Italian ballads, and where in the world did that giant peach cake come from?
More importantly, however, the happy couple remains at the center of the festivities. The makeshift aisle has the most candles lined up on the side, leading everyone to the stars of the night. Mitsuhide and Motochika sit side-by-side on lavishly decorated pillows, keeping Mitsuhide's request for some semblance of Japanese in the reception. Long curtains are held together with sturdy poles on four corners, giving the couple enough privacy to speak to each other without completely isolating themselves from the rest of the party, and to those who wish to speak to either of them too. They take up the center of the whole clearing, and most of the pots and pans, gold and silver coins, different colored sheets, and good luck charms of varying sizes hang around them, surrounding them with perceived fortune and happiness. Warm sake sits a few feet away from the two.
And who was responsible for all this?
Well, why don't you take a look at that giant cake. In about ten minutes into the celebration, the music stops, then re-plays an upbeat song. The cake starts moving, shivering, and in a timely fashion, Gracia Akechi comes bursting out of the cake from a hidden box meant to conceal her presence and to save the cake from collapsing. With arms outstretched, a wide smile on her face, and an outfit for the party completing the surprise, she screams a jovial "Congratulations Father and Father!" before jumping out gracefully, with a slight flourish.
Welcome to the Akechi-Chosokabe reception, come one come all. Let the party begin! ]
(OOC: This is an OPEN LOG so you guys don't have to know Mitsuhide/Motochika/Gracia to jump in x'D This could, in fact, be the introduction we all need! Lmao, so mingle with friends, make new ones, eat, drink, greet them w/ fond wishes, eat the cake, dance with the band, etc. etc. etc. THE NIGHT IS YOUNG, FOLKS. AND LOVE IS IN THE AIR ♥
THE NEWLYWEDS TABLE;
ridiculouslydecorated!Go on, they don't bite! ;) ]
Open to all (1/2);
[He's also incredibly embarrassed, and is looking a little flushed.]
[Perhaps he should have expected something of this scale from his daughter, but that would not have stopped him from feeling awkward. Being the center of attention has never been something he deals with easily.]
[Unlike his now-husband.]
I wasn't expecting something so, ah...
[He pauses, and laughs softly as he glances around the clearing from his little seat.]
Grand?
Open to all (2/2);
Why not? [He challenges playfully.] Gracia's spirit is irrepressible.
[Motochika's own bone-deep contentment and delight is clear for all to see, though he wears it entirely unabashed. Certainly he holds himself with pride. Flashing his wrist tattoo -- their mon, side by side -- he sweeps out his hand, encompassing all of the clearing before them with his gesture.]
This is her expression of love.
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I do not deny that.
[He drops his head and turns his hand over, staring at his own wrist in a kind of disbelieving fascination. It's still hard to believe all of this is really happening; that he could possible deserve it.]
It's just more than I would have done. That's all.
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She restrained herself out of consideration for your tastes.
[He strokes his palm along Mitsuhide's forearm.]
Even so, I think its vibrancy echoes our joy well.
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Oh, oh goodness...
[Motochika's caress brings his mind firmly back to reality, however, and his attention firmly upon his lover. Raising his head, Mitsuhide regards Motochika fondly.]
Ah, you... you have been doing that a lot today.
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[Motochika smiles at Mitsuhide as he slides his palm further, then takes hold of Mitsuhide's hand, threading his fingers between Mitsuhide's.]
You are my husband.
[He says it with particular delight.]
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That is true.
[This, at least, is a gesture Mitsuhide is not embarrassed by. For the most part. He squeezes Motochika's hand lightly in response.]
Does that mean you intend to make a habit of it?
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Will you? [He questions invitingly.]
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I am not...
[There is a pause, as Mitsuhide tries to find the right words. They slip out sounding incredibly shy.]
I am not very good at it.
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Do not worry, Mitsuhide. Leave it entirely in my hands.
BUFFET;
There's alcohol available as well, and they're probably just as strange as some of the food. But hey, this is about experimentation! So try it all! Just don't start a food fight ~ ]
OPEN
It was the glow of the candles and the lights that first drew him, and he assumed that it was one of the forest's residents that set it up. But as he drew closer, he could see that it was a party going on!
And they have food!
With nothing stopping him, he approached the buffet. One of the best things about parties was the food. He reaches for a dumpling then stops himself.
He's probably not supposed to be here, and therefore this food must belong to someone else.]
DANCE FLOOR;
And maybe later we'll see Mitsuhide and Motochika dancing to a tune too. Hihi.Or maybe you don't wanna dance, and you're in the mood to mingle with the people standing around? Well, that space is for something, so don't waste the ambiance! ]
dancefloor = selphie = OPEN
Selphie's come along via her invite, and is all dressed up [http://www.hibridal.com/1305-2347-thickbox/short-bright-yellow-short-bubble-dresses-for-prom-or-homecoming.jpg Can't Even Use HTML]. She's swaying along in time to the music - be it a waltz or something more upbeat. Come dance with her Vatheon, she looks like she's having a really good time!
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"Hello, my Lady," he said, bowing deeply. "It has been some time. Thank you for coming."
Selphie's dress was interesting; Mitsuhide thought it looked like something his daughter would wear.
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"So this is your wedding, huh?" Selphie stood up and smiled around at the event, "Gracia did an awesome job!"
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"You are too kind," he replied modestly. "I am certain it is merely because of the clothing my Lord Motochika chose for this day."
Glancing downwards, the young samurai smoothed his hands down the fine cloth his wedding clothes were made from. Motochika had chosen well, and not gotten carried away at all.
Which had, in truth, been one of Mitsuhide's fear (it was okay to admit that now that he had been proven wrong).
"She certainly put in a lot of effort. I am not sure I would have managed such a display."
He rose his head again and laughed softly.
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"He really did do well. They both did an awesome job!"
And then she jumped forward and threw her arms around him, squeezing him hard, "I am so so happy for you! I'm so happy that you're so happy and in love! You're so lucky and I'm so glad!"
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He is not one for unexpected physical contact usually, and is even a little uncomfortable with the expected kind. For a moment he freezes up, clearly feeling very awkward, before forcing himself to calm down.
She is showing affection and congratulating him. Mitsuhide knows he needs to deal with it, and accept the gesture as a kind thing. Because that was what it was meant as, after all!
"Thank you, my Lady," he replied, patting her shoulders and sounding incredibly embarrassed. "I, ah... I know I am very blessed..."
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"You really are blessed! It must be amazing to be loved so much. I can't wait to find a real love like you have one day..." Nearly twenty, and she's already feeling like she's running out of time. "So congratulations!"
SEATMATES;
...and strike up a conversation with that lovely looking stranger sitting right in front of you? Or maybe you already know each other; hey, it's all good. The party's for making friends and celebrating relationships, so go on. Be a wallflower no longer! ]
FIREWORKS DISPLAY;
with lots of help, lmao. Gracia throws the spherical bomb-shaped fireworks high up into the air, and shoots her musou powered laser beams into them, causing a magnificent display of magic and gunpowder. Most of the fireworks are blue-ish or purple-ish in colors, but there are pinks and yellows and reds too!This display lasts for about five to eight minutes before the sparks die out. But a lot can happen in that time, so either have fun watching alone or watch with a friend. A loved one! Enjoy the love is all we're sayin' over here, woot woot ]
Open to all;
[And that is Mitsuhide himself. The newlywed is stood staring at Gracia rather than the beautiful display, clear worry etched onto his features. He knew that his daughter had made the fireworks and that alone was cause for concern, in his book.]
[Goodness, she is even lighting them with her own magic! That has to be dangerous. Pressing his hands together, Mitsuhide makes a worried sound.]
Oh... oh goodness, I hope she doesn't hurt herself...
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Gale doesn't intrude much on the rest of the party, since it's not his, but he does stick around to watch these.]
ETC. ETC. ETC.