[Open] Cause I'm Love

[deniles]

Who: Niles, Zoro & YOU

When: February 5th

Where: Leo's Temple

What: Engagement Party





[You most likely heard the message on the network inviting everyone to come, and in which case, the temple is decked out and ready for the arrival. The door is open to the front entrance, where there is food, balloons and a table if you brought something for the happy couple. It's not an extravagant party to say the least; that's not really what Niles does.

However, there are a few activities. One, that Niles got from another place, was the slips of paper meant to write wishes for the couple. Good wishes, bad wishes, whatever the case may be. Feel free to leave them fully anonymous.

He has also set up a table near the back of the room, meant for two people. On it are a variety of prompts meant to set up conversation. Is he just doing things for shits and giggles or is he trying to create match ups? Only time can tell.

The third thing he has set up is a variety of small card games. Some dirtier ones, but also a simple deck of cards for things like Go Fish, Crazy 8s or Uno. Finally, a truth or dare box is set up with them, in case anyone wants to have fun with that.

But, Niles and Zoro are the main attractions of the night. Both dressed in nice clothes, and ready to meet everyone. It's their happy day, and dammit if they aren't going to celebrate.]

[btw this is an open log so feel free to make top levels and tag around, the engaged dorks will be visiting]

Comments

OTA

[brynwieldr]

[Leo is steadfastly avoiding the matchmaker table. He's engaged, thank you.

Otherwise, though, he's mingling with Niles's guests, thanking everyone for coming and welcoming them to his temple. No, he doesn't know the wedding date yet. Yes, he is also engaged. No, he's not engaged to Niles.

You might find him out and about in the party or at the card table cleaning house. Or you'll find him in a private corner, recovering from so many damn people talking to him all the time.]

[deniles]

[Niles moves to sit beside him, handing Leo a nice dark beverage.]

I hope you're enjoying yourself.

[Considering he stole your bourbon and crashed your temple to host a party. But otherwise, hope you're okay.]

[brynwieldr]

As much as I can be.

[He will happily take the drink.]

I still can't believe you're getting married.

[onedrinkwithme]

[He catches him alone, not wanting to add onto the stress of constant greeting and people pleasing. Besides, he can come and go as he pleases now that their temples have a connecting path.

There is also a glass of water in his hands as he offers it to Leo.]

How are you feeling?

[brynwieldr]

[Leo takes it with a smile, making room for Aymeric on the loveseat.]

Better, now that you're here.

[toremainbehind]

A little overwhelmed?

[Izumo joins Leo in the corner, messing idly with a cigarette stick in his hand.]

[brynwieldr]

I can be social and talk my way out of and into many situations. Doesn't mean I like it.

[Or: he's something of an introvert when you get right down to it.]

OTA

[deniles]

[If you are looking for Niles by himself, he will be standing near some of the card games. In particularly, he's always holding a deck of cards while sitting there, dressed in his dark purple suit, while taking a few sips of bourbon.]

Interested in playing against me? I'd like to be entertained, after all.

[myblueskies]

[Romeo had seen the invitation on his phone and though he didn't know who Niles or Zoro were he had come to celebrate anyways! Weddings were really important!] Okay sir! I can play! I only know how to play hanafuda though...

[He likes learning new things though and there's a lot of different types of cards here!]

[deniles]

I'm... not familiar with hanafuda myself, but if you have the cards, I'll learn.

[Eh, why not. Could be fun to play with Zoro at some point, right?]

[onedrinkwithme]

Depends on the game. Some I may not be familiar with.

[Either way, Aymeric is always up for new games. Deal him in.]

[deniles]

Poker, perhaps?

[Gonna deal him out a hand of five.]]

[reformedsinner]

Gladly! [Hakkai's brightly competitive smile softens to something more sincere as he takes a seat across the table, and he adds:]

Congratulations. I hope you'll be very happy.

[deniles]

Ah, thank you. I'm glad you could come.

[Laughing as he moves to hand him a drink.]

Here. What do you want to play?

[toremainbehind]

I haven't played in a while, but why not?

[May as well, right?]

[deniles]

Is that going to be your excuse when you lose? Here.

[Hands him the deck.]

You decide what we play.

ten years later

[artificialrose]

I have a feeling I might regret it, since I don't think I have much luck there- [Card games are dangerous like this.] -but I suppose I could give it a shot for today.

[It is Niles' and Zoro's day, after all, and, well... Garry really wants to wish them well. His feelings on Nile are pretty mixed in all sorts of ways, but he'd like to reconcile the whole mess. Besides, it's a wedding, and, well. This is the least he can do.]

[Speaking of it being a wedding- ]

I set your gift over on the table. [A nice bottle of sake, and an envelope with money in it. Listen, when you're never sure...]

[deniles]

Oh, come now. You probably regret a lot of things. A card game with no real stakes should be low on the list.

[This is just good natured teasing. Try not to be too upset about it, okay? He grins and leans back in his chair.]

Ah... well, thank you for that. [He was not expecting that from Garry, so he's at a loss for words for that. So thanks.]

...Shall we play then?

OTA

[wadoichimonji]

[Zoro feels slightly awkward in this kind of party, but, well, it is for him and Niles after all. He's walking around, drinking anything that crosses his path, eyeing the matchmaking table weirdly. Why is that even there?

He doesn't know how to play cards really, but he'll strike up conversation with anyone he can.]

Want something to drink?

[myblueskies]

[Romeo had come because of the invitation on the Bulletin boards but now he was here he recognised Zoro. At the same time he felt a really bad feeling inside him, like if he talked about what had happened with the bad man and the water something terrible would happen!

So Zorro's has had a Romeo watching him warily for a little while, he startles a little when he is spoken to but grins.] Yes sir! That would be nice!

[deniles]

Yes. Go get me something.

[Laughing and kissing Zoro on the cheek before pushing him lightly on the shoulder.]

[artificialrose]

[Garry is more than a little awkward being here, although he's making an effort to try, and he gives his best attempt at as smile to Zoro.]

If you don't mind. Although now I feel bad, since that's part of what I bought as a gift.

[Which was, you know, cash. It's apparently a nice solid wedding gift in Japan, which is frankly a huge relief to him. It takes away the stress of choosing gifts.]

[kokuyoyo]

That's the only reason I'm here.

[for fucks sake, Chikusa.]

[Or maybe that's a joke. He sort of left some stolen wine over at the gift table along with a GPS for the Far Shore, because those are the two things he knows most about Zoro, so, you know. He tried. Sort of.]

[But still, freely flowing alcohol is pretty appealing, especially with the work he's been putting into a certain something.]

What kind of booze did you two pick out....?

OTA

[lookingforhead]

[Celty's happy to be here. Her history with Niles got off to a bumpy start but she'd gladly count him as a friend if asked, and right now she's quite happy for him and his betrothed.

As per usual she's not making much use of the food or drinks set out for everyone, and while she glances at the matchmaking table now and again she hasn't really moved to go there either.

After leaving some good wishes for the happy couple, she's found her way to the games table...and currently black shadows are pouring out from under her helmet thanks to the dirty deck of cards she's managed to pick up.

Save her? Dig her in deeper?]

[deniles]

[Niles pauses as he sees all of those black shadows. Rubbing his chin, he looks from them to her and then to the deck of cards she's holding.]

Are you okay?