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Romeo ([personal profile] myblueskies) wrote in [community profile] thenearshore2019-03-28 09:29 pm

Book Party [ota]

Who: Romeo, Elfnein and literally everyone in the heavens. Even if you weren't personally invited every invite came with a +ALL YOUR FRIENDS and there's also a sign. Strangers are just friends these two haven't met yet.
When: 29th April. Afternoon onwards
Where: Temple Smol (Gegute's library)
What: Just the cutest book party the heavens has ever known! Bring your best book!



Arrival

You might have received an invitation, or perhaps you are just passing Gegute’s library but there is an brightly painted sign outside.

Book Party today!

Everyone welcome! Bring your best book or dress up!

Lots of tasty food!


The doors of the temple are open and once you arrive in the lobby there are more bright arrows pointing the way into the library. If you are still stuck mister Goat is at the help desk, he’ll direct any one who needs it!

Activities

The layout of the library hasn’t really changed at all, except a few tables being moved to accommodate activities and all the comfy reading cushions have been brought to a central location. All the shelves are decorated with colourful paper chains and streamers.

Romeo had really enjoyed Yuna’s birthday party with the activities to do so he had copied the idea for Elfnein’s book party! On one table there is material for making bookmarks. You might want to recut the card strips, they are a little wonky. There is ribbon and glitter and colouring pens and glue.

On another there is a cardboard box puppet theatre, painted in a riot of colours with colourful strips of material as curtains. There is some felt and other material, as well as scissors, glue and wool to make puppets with. A sign reads in childish Hirigana. Show your best book!

Food

The invitations had promised lots of tasty food and there sure was a lot! A whole table filled with tasty treats, Romeo had been very very busy! There was a whole tray of chopped fruit, another of vegetables like carrots and cucumber.

There was bread and cheese and two bowls of pasta with different sauces. Another bowl of noddles with meat and vegetables. There was a huge bowl of rice too with a tray of grilled fish and a bowl of broccoli and asparagus.

An entire part of the table was taken up by apples and things with apples in them, apple turnovers and even an attempt at an apple pie, it was a bit smushed but probably tasted fine.

There was a tray of very misshapen cookies with messy icing and another of even messier cupcakes with far too much buttercream. There were also churos and a chocolate Gateaux, these seemed to have been bought rather than made, Romeo hadn’t even known where to start it making them!

There was an attempt at making books and other shapes out of rice and vegetables packed in the two bento boxes Ebisu’s temple had given him for Christmas, but they were a bit crumbly, misshapen or just plain strange. In the centre of Romeo’s bento attempts was his magical bento box, every time it was opened there were different fancy bento creations, if the children’s attempts left a lot to be desired.

Have fun!
towards_okeanos: (bwahaha)

[personal profile] towards_okeanos 2019-05-11 07:44 pm (UTC)(link)
You two made a truly magnificent costume! It all looks very realistic. Especially the tail.

[Well, she is a genius after all.]

I have very dedicated followers. So they helped me find parts for the costume when I asked. I did try to do it all on my own but it seems I don't know this city well enough for such task.

[He smiles.]

And I'm not as talented as you or Elfnein in the art of costume making to try and attempt preparing it myself.
artificialrose: (candycloud) (I think it's time we have the "weird)

[personal profile] artificialrose 2019-05-11 08:10 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh no. Oh dear. Garry does not like the sound of that sigh. An apology is already on the tip of his tongue, even if he's not yet sure what he would apologize for. It dies promptly when that automated voice plays.

Oh no.

He curls his hand up at his mouth, brow drawing inwards. "I... don't know," he says softly, in the tone of voice that says this isn't a reassuring statement.
towards_okeanos: (bliss)

[personal profile] towards_okeanos 2019-05-11 08:44 pm (UTC)(link)
It would be a pleasure. What would you like me to draw?

[He could choose something on his own but he's really curious what it would be if she does. Do goddesses of libraries have favourite books? Or would it be unfair in her position to have one?]
towards_okeanos: (view)

[personal profile] towards_okeanos 2019-05-11 09:12 pm (UTC)(link)
[Iskandar senses a familiar presence at his side but he doesn't look up immediately. He just smiles concentrating on finishing the drawing he was in the middle of.]

You can go and ask her or ...

[He looks up and that smile of his just gets wider.

Hm...

Does Elfnein have a garden they could retire to for a moment? Away from all those people? Because right now Iskandar would really like some space to fully admire that outfit.]


You can guess. You have three tries.

[He can finish drawing later.]
pure_radiantics: (mems] seaside)

[personal profile] pure_radiantics 2019-05-11 09:52 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh it was just a suggestion, no big deal. I only meant if I had another month to think about it, I'd probably be able to find a book I was really excited to share. On short notice like when Romeo invited me, I couldn't quite think of one... I was lucky as it was I already had this dress in mind from the wedding shopping.

[ She laughs, a little embarrassed. ]
pure_radiantics: (convo] all smiles)

[personal profile] pure_radiantics 2019-05-11 09:59 pm (UTC)(link)
I don't know what you mean by your circumstances... but it's alright, I'm interested in practicing as much as learning. Let's see...

[ Kairi does take a seat, then starts counting on her fingers as she recites the spells. ]

Bind, Silence, Truth... Umbra... Song for Warding Off Lightning, Song of Fire Fighting... and the Ablution ritual. Oh and I'm going to meet with Gi...tsumi to learn her new Mend spell.

[ Then she folds her hands in her lap with a smile and waits. ]
pure_radiantics: (convo] agree 100%)

[personal profile] pure_radiantics 2019-05-11 10:03 pm (UTC)(link)
"That's why we just ask! See who shows up. That's what I did with the sleepover party, and I suspect that's what Romeo - and maybe Elfnein? - did for this event too. What do you think about just mentioning in on the BBS and seeing if anyone's interested? Then, there could even be a shopping trip to prep for it! I could imagine someone like... I don't know... Minako, let's say, who's newer than both of us by several months, but I bet you she'd come - and want to have a nice new dress for it."

Variety seemed to be the key. Her subsequent sleepover attempt was less well attended than the first, and this book party was the first of its kind too. There hadn't been a tea party yet!
chibisu: (sassybird) (i refuse to die until things are better)

[personal profile] chibisu 2019-05-11 10:51 pm (UTC)(link)
"That's a very good range already. More than mine, if I'm being honest."

[A faint smile crosses his face.]

"But I am a nora, so learning magic isn't an opportunity I get very option."

[Hopefully that explains to her just what his circumstances are. This newer generation doesn't seem to be as bothered by the concept, not weighed down by the kind of old history that most of Heaven is... but that doesn't mean it's still not a restriction in many ways.]
nopixiedust: (sassybird) (He signed me a blank check)

[personal profile] nopixiedust 2019-05-11 11:18 pm (UTC)(link)
"I guess that's one way to do it, huh?" Wendy laughs a little bit before something hits her and she snaps her fingers. "You know, I was talking to Shun- you've probably run into him even if you don't know him that well." Wendy honestly isn't sure how close the two are. She can't really see Shun caring for someone like Kairi much... but that's because she has a feeling Shun has no interest in anyone too friendly and 'naive'.

He's kind of a jackass in that way, she won't lie and say he's not.

"He was trying to figure out how to invite people to something he wanted to do, but he recoiled when I said to use the BBS."
medicinemaster: (sketchy; coming?)

[personal profile] medicinemaster 2019-05-11 11:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Hmm. Well, I do not mind a summary. You could leave out the most intriguing revelations if you would like.

[Yaone smiles.]

And you are most welcome.
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[personal profile] unlucky7 2019-05-12 12:38 am (UTC)(link)
It's not reassuring, but it's also not alarming either, so maybe it's fine? At the very least, there doesn't seem to have been an incident of any kind. That she's heard of. Hm.

"I think I owe you a potential apology? I offered him advice on how to get a gun when he asked about it on the BBS. In hindsight, it was ill-advised to share that information publicly. If that's caused you any problems, I'm sorry for that."
medicinemaster: (smile; softening)

[personal profile] medicinemaster 2019-05-12 02:14 am (UTC)(link)
Me, too. I like tulips, especially.

[Yaone's a nice lady to be certain. And somewhat experienced with handling young girls though Lady Lirin is far from shy. She's been acquainted with other shy people in her life, though.]

What about you? Do you have a favorite flower you like the most?
cleansingstrike: (Default)

[personal profile] cleansingstrike 2019-05-12 04:32 am (UTC)(link)
[Agrias maintains her composure, though an astute observer might notice her expression turning more pained at Ovelia's mention of wanting to see Ivalice.]

We live in truly unusual times, do we not? Perhaps such a wish might one day become reality.

I too would wish to travel to more than just mine home. Truly, there is much to see.
cleansingstrike: (7)

[personal profile] cleansingstrike 2019-05-12 04:37 am (UTC)(link)
A capable traveler, 'tis true. Yet it was also in good company of his siblings that he was able to thrive and build his legacy.

'Twas only natural that I participate as such.
cleansingstrike: do not use (13)

[personal profile] cleansingstrike 2019-05-12 04:43 am (UTC)(link)
[Agrias takes the teacup merely to dissuade the idea that something would be amiss between herself and Hibiki.]

Aye.

[And yet, a response as brief as that one could certainly reinforce that notion.]
cleansingstrike: (12)

[personal profile] cleansingstrike 2019-05-12 04:51 am (UTC)(link)
The smile on yon face is all I could ever ask for, Ovelia.

[There's a warmth in her heart after hearing those words. Agrias was all too aware of the weariness that plagued her shinki almost constantly. To see her spirits lifted as they were...

It brought much joy and relief to the knight.

As well as hope.]


Ah, but what of you, Kairi? I would have you tell us more of your attire for the eve.
cleansingstrike: do not use (15)

[personal profile] cleansingstrike 2019-05-12 04:59 am (UTC)(link)
Ah, Natsuru, 'tis a pleasure to find you here.

[She immediately takes notice of her costume.

That... is a costume, right?]


Have you been well?
towards_okeanos: (profile)

[personal profile] towards_okeanos 2019-05-12 09:56 am (UTC)(link)
[Nanako is not wrong. He can be a very scary person. But not right now. Right he's at a party and, as she correctly observed, having fun.
Yet, he's not that focused on it not to notice he's being watched. That prompts him to stop his current project and make something else instead.

A small square card gets accidentally pushed to the side of the table. If the stealthy observer would muster enough courage to approach she would see it is a drawing of sleeping cat curled in a basket.]
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[personal profile] hypomeneo 2019-05-12 04:39 pm (UTC)(link)
Hmmm...

[Does she?

... anyway time to consider the female cast of the Iliad. Waver does not think Iskandar would cast Satya as Hera or Thetis. Athena is taken. Artemis... doesn't exactly show up. Aphrodite... hahaha... no. Iris? Probably not. Or any goddess present. Which leaves the mortals...

Helen (beautiful as Satya is, she does not strike Waver as a Helen and who for Christ sakes wants to be Helen when her life is considered in full), Andromache (the dutiful wife but an utterly tragic figure), Cassandra (again tragic for being ignored), Briseis (no), Chryseis (no... especially with the Apollo connections), Hecuba (uh), Penthesilea...

Penthesilea would be closest for the women... but still... who's the closest to Satya overall in the Iliad...?]


Ajax the Greater?

[Intelligent, full of common sense, known for his shield, depicted as a primarily defensive warrior but fierce and deadly? Waver thinks it fits. Though... there's that quarrel with Odysseus over the armor that resulted in a grudge that lasted beyond death.

... well, things don't have to follow the script exactly...]
towards_okeanos: (puzzled)

[personal profile] towards_okeanos 2019-05-12 05:57 pm (UTC)(link)
[At first Iskandar is utterly dumbfounded then he starts laughing ... and he laughs for a longer while. Finally, he's able to collect himself.]

You can't be serious, can you?

[He looks at Waver. Blinks.]

You were serious. [a pause] But Ajax?! What made think of him ? He was ... he was ...

[add a couple of weird, incomprehensible gestures when he tries to wrap his mind around the thought process that could result in such an answer ... and clearly is unable to.]

Well, no. That's wrong answer.

[and a self-satisfied smirk]

Ha! It means it's a good riddle! I thought that would be obvious. I should require some form of payment if you still want to know but will be unable to guess it on your own.
priforprince: (ticket)

[personal profile] priforprince 2019-05-13 02:01 am (UTC)(link)
[ What a thoroughly enjoyable toast we are sharing, Hibiki and the....happy pair. ]

My protege has assembled a variety of top-class literary diversions. If you explore, you’re sure to discover a new shared passion.

[ Her Majesty hasn’t tired of this joke yet. So she shall continue leaning upon it until her amusement has run its course.

All eternally arranges itself, you see, to the benefit and entertainment of Shikyoin Hibiki. ]
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[personal profile] ofnovalue 2019-05-13 03:03 am (UTC)(link)
So I have read. I cannot help but notice some similarities, even, between the history of Europe and milady's world.
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[personal profile] ofnovalue 2019-05-13 03:05 am (UTC)(link)
A new book to read together would be lovely, would it not, milady? [ Ovelia turned to Agrias, only then noticing, even feeling, the tension the other had. Her eyes reflected immediate worry, but said nothing. ]