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st_abby ([personal profile] st_abby) wrote in [community profile] strangetrip2018-04-13 08:39 am

[GP] The De Rolo Wedding Reception

The calendar of "Kahl-ee-Fornea" was very different to that of Tal'Dorei. But the spring dance had been a good reminder for the Exandrians (one of them, anyway) that the Renewal Festival would take place more or less this time of year, landing always on the thirteenth day of Dulahei. It seemed a fitting time to set the 'small family dinner' in celebration of the marriage of Vex and Percy.

...Yeah, but no. Because Vax'ildan didn't mind a bit of revenge for their having done the thing without so much as telling him for several weeks, and because his sister always deserved the best of everything anyway, the garden had a whopping lot more than that for the happy couple as they opened the doors onto what first looked like pitch blackness. Until the big, white-hot spotlight snapped abruptly on to glare down on top of the pair with blinding scrutiny.

A familiar voice sang out from beyond, his ever-charming booming and crooning amplified to fill the whole of the outdoors by something called a 'microphone,' Scanlan using all his singular panache to belt out a melodic tune:

"There she is, Mrs. De Rolo
There she is, your ideal
The dreams of a million boys and girls who want to find love in Emon City
For Vex may turn out to more than Baroness of the first house of Whitestone and Grand Mistress of the Hunt
There he is, Mr. De Rolo
There he is, your ideal
With so much brooding and tinkering he took the town by storm
With his all-Whitestone face and form
And there they are
Walking on air, he is
Fairest of the fair, she is
There they are - Mr. and Mrs. De Rolooooooooooo~"

A resounding wave of applause, murmuring, cheers, and laughter broke out all around the newlyweds - one such unbridled merry cackle absolutely coming from the bride's brother - and Scanlan's tone changed immediately to a much more vibrant, excited, sporting-event-enthusiasm style of announcement: "Ladies and Gentlemen - it's the DE ROLO FAMILY!"

The strands of bulb lighting popped into yellow-soft brightness all at once, revealing the guests gathered around dozens of tables artfully set with dinner places enough for everyone at the Inn. Each table included flowers, linens, and garlands all matched in smart Whitestone-Blue, darker Owlbear-Blue, black and white with touches of gold accents, all thanks to Caroline's management. The outdoor area so far as one could see had been dressed in one of Lillith's illusions to mimic a beautiful forest clearing at purple-dusk with fireflies dancing, the shapes of buildings and foothills in the distance distinctly cast to look like the city and castle of Whitestone. Ignis and Emma stood by putting a few final touches on what they'd all started calling 'fancy barbecue,' an enormous buffet of haute cuisine smoked and grilled meats with artful sides, a table beside them holding up the massive layer cake Pike had tirelessly fussed into perfection. So many others had come together to help or to wish the de Rolos well - but there would be plenty of time over the evening for them to be thanked and recognized with food, drink, song - there was even an area marked out as a dance floor.

A freshly bathed Trinket in his very own bowtie lumbered up to Vex'ahlia to rumble and lick her face as the pair finally had a moment to react to the spectacle. At ground-level, a small disc-like device with a large serving spoon taped to it had been labeled with marker as Ensign Stubby, rolling its way between tables and chairs while balancing a large, many-times-stabbed basket of flower petals (with a handful left nestled in its giant spoon) on top of its flat surface like a drunken flower girl to finally bump into Vex and Percy's shoes. ...And possibly the best thing about their stunning surprise? That Peter boy had got the whole thing on VHS.
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[personal profile] st_illsinging 2018-04-13 06:28 pm (UTC)(link)
Scanlan was gearing up to help Pike sing a song. He was excited. He didn't even know Pike liked to sing, but all he had been excited about it since the moment she mentioned she wanted to surprise them. How hot would Pike singing be? Pretty damn hot if you asked him.

He had his own songs on his list, of course. He might even dazzle everyone with the one about the lighting out of the ass that Curnen had taught him once everyone was sufficiently drunk and Vex might be less likely to murder him.

Clad in a purple suit that had the Madonna Inn crest on the pocket because they had some fantastic ornate clothes and why not? He stood off to the side, re-tuning his lute.
Edited 2018-04-13 18:38 (UTC)
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Karaoke Machine - OTA - no need to tag Caroline

[personal profile] st_raighttovampire 2018-04-13 06:56 pm (UTC)(link)
The egg that had opened for Caroline on Easter had turned out to be a very nice karaoke machine. Before the party, she'd set it up along with a computer borrowed from Stephanie as a monitor. Beside the computer was an entire notebook full of songs listed by title, artist, genre, ease of singing and a few other random categories (duets, drunk, etc.). Beside THAT was a sign:

Karaoke: n. a form of entertainment, offered typically by bars and clubs, in which people take turns singing popular songs into a microphone over prerecorded backing tracks.

Caroline added a set up sheet beside that with a few simple instructions on how to get the song you wanted. Then, feeling satisfied, left to find mac and cheese.
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OTA

[personal profile] st_eadfast 2018-04-13 07:23 pm (UTC)(link)
At this point, Ignis was just fussing for the sake of something to do. It likely didn't look like fussing from the outside, but it really was a little ridiculous to reposition food on the table for aesthetics he had no idea of. Later in the evening, no doubt, he'd have the task of keeping serving dishes filled and available to occupy him; Emma deserved to enjoy the party, after all, there was no reason she should have to attend to work matters.

By sound, the party was going well - all happy chatter and music, no discordance. As it should be, for a wedding party.
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OTA

[personal profile] st_artliving 2018-04-13 07:36 pm (UTC)(link)
This was far more uncomfortable than Xavin had expected it to be. While the original intent was to appear in female shape, that intent hadn't lasted longer than a minute or two before Xavin shifted to male, in the purple suit he'd briefly showed to Lillith before. Memories of his own aborted wedding proved to be too painful to stay female, so he didn't.

The food was good, the cake was lovely, and it seemed like a happy occasion in general. At some point, Xavin knew, he would have to present congratulations to the couple despite having only the vaguest idea of who they were. It was polite. But for the moment he'd claimed a plate of food and a decent place at a table situated for people-watching.
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Lady Vex'ahlia de Rolo - OTA

[personal profile] st_ubby 2018-04-13 07:47 pm (UTC)(link)
A small family dinner, he'd said.

Like they did for Winter's Crest, he'd said.

This was not a small family dinner like they did for Winter's Crest. This was closer to the level of spectacle Vex and Percy had been glad to avoid by not being in Whitestone, although less formal.

This was also, Vex was sure, her brother's way of working out the hurt he felt at not being at her side when she and Percy exchanged their vows. And for that reason, she would celebrate with a smile, and be happy to have him here with her today. Fortunately, the girls' spa day yesterday had left her feeling pampered and relaxed. Poor Percy, on the other hand, was looking a bit ragged around the edges after a night drinking with Vax.

Really, she should have expected something was up when, in getting ready for the 'dinner', she was handed a dress she'd never seen before – brilliant blue, with white flowers, fitted at the top to accentuate her tits, with a flared skirt that showed off her legs in the front and fell lower in the back, and it all fit her beautifully – and told to "wear this." Or when Percival had similarly had his wardrobe picked for him.

The champagne was flowing, there was good food, and her brother looked beyond pleased with himself. As long as everyone had fun, she could Lady de Rolo through the rest.

Vex topped off her glass and offered the bottle and a smile to the person coming up. "Champagne? And you are having fun, aren't you?"
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[personal profile] st_artrekodo 2018-04-13 07:53 pm (UTC)(link)
Odo made a discreet entrance, so much in fact that he didn't actually open the door, but simply flowed through the cracks, hopefully unseen. When he took solid form again, he was wearing a very formal black tux, coat-tail and all. It was something he saw on one of Bashir's mystery novels on the holodeck, and he wasn't certain if this was the right time period and fashion style, whatever this could mean in such a strange place. He was still trying to figure out why he came to this social event, he who wasn't particularly social or eventful. In the end, he chose to simply put in on account of sheer boredom, that was simpler. So he just stood there, looking uncomfortable, half-hoping half-dreading that someone would come and talk to him and give him some purpose.
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xavin and scanlan

[personal profile] st_illsinging 2018-04-13 07:54 pm (UTC)(link)
"I like your style." The 3-foot Gnome approached, also in a purple suit and looked the guy up and down. He didn't remember seeing this guy in the inn, but maybe he was a recluse
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Re: OTA

[personal profile] st_huntermom 2018-04-13 07:56 pm (UTC)(link)
"You planning on taking a break any time soon?" Mary walked up to Ignis, smiling despite his inability to see it. "You're allowed to enjoy the party too, you know."
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Re: xavin and scanlan

[personal profile] st_artliving 2018-04-13 07:57 pm (UTC)(link)
"I thank you." Xavin looked over the small man, who was also in a purple suit. The singer from the beginning of the party, he was fairly sure - a good voice, quite probably professional. He held out a hand to shake; neither of them was human, but some rituals seemed comparatively universal. "Purple is frequently my color. I am Xavin."
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OTA

[personal profile] st_arkintern 2018-04-13 08:00 pm (UTC)(link)
Peter Parker is filming.

He's been filming for awhile now, taking in the sights and sounds of the party. He's on one side of the room, and then the other, all the while fighting the urge to narrate this video the way he did the one he did en route to and in Germany.

He's dressed in a t-shirt and a jeans and that nice jacket he wore to the New Year's party that he swore he would never wear again because it was too scratchy. The outfit makes him look almost Mr. Stark-esque -- something he totally didn't intend, but happened anyway.

He turns and catches sight of a familiar figure. "Hey," Peter says at them. "Do you have any words for the bride and groom?"
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Re: OTA

[personal profile] st_eadfast 2018-04-13 08:03 pm (UTC)(link)
"Hello, Mary." Ignis smiled, genuinely pleased rather than simply polite. "I will have you know that I am entirely capable of enjoying music while working. Are you enjoying the party?"
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[personal profile] st_affofthemoon 2018-04-13 08:04 pm (UTC)(link)
Zahra was back to her old self, or at least it might have seen that she was. There was no more mistaking if she was pregnant or not. While not huge yet, she was 16 weeks and she looked her rounded belly was evident. It had taken her a while to find a dress that work and she had, finding one that still made her feel like a woman while having room for her pregnancy as well. She wanted to make sure Kash's attention would be mostly on her tonight.

After some mingling and eating, Zahra took a seat because she was pregnant and despite being tough, it was still tiring as all hell to be standing for long periods of time.
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Zahra and Peter

[personal profile] st_affofthemoon 2018-04-13 08:07 pm (UTC)(link)
The red pregnant Tiefling smiled at the boy, but the device she still didn't quite understand.

"Are you going to tell them for me?" Which amused her because she could just tell them herself.

Her eyes darted to the thing in his hands. "What is that?"
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Vex and Zahra

[personal profile] st_affofthemoon 2018-04-13 08:09 pm (UTC)(link)
"I'd rather a hug, if you're offering." Zahra smiled and moved in to hug her. "I'm happy you too finally figured it out and got married. Congratulations, darling."

She was beyond happy for her friend. "And for someone who didn't know this was going to be this big - " And truthfully, she didn't either. "You look fabulous as always."
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Alec/Peter

[personal profile] st_x5_494 2018-04-13 08:11 pm (UTC)(link)
"uh. Sure." Alec looked a little awkward, but stared into the video camera. "One: She's always right. Two: Even if she's wrong, she's always right. and three: If she says she's fine, she's lying and buy her flowers."

Alec's guide to women.
Edited 2018-04-13 20:11 (UTC)
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OTA

[personal profile] st_x5_494 2018-04-13 08:14 pm (UTC)(link)
T-shirt and dark jeans, Alec most definitely did not want to come off like he was trying too hard to look good, even though he was still his handsome self. Still, food, drinks, and occasionally good music was enough.

Mostly the food, in which he was standing at the side stuffing his face. He almost looked like Dean because of it.
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Xavin/Liz

[personal profile] st_hotflashes 2018-04-13 08:16 pm (UTC)(link)
"Mind if I sit here?" Liz didn't recognize Xavin in this form, but her feet hurt from picking the wrong shoes and she needed a rest before she decided what to do with herself, so she hoped the boy would be okay with random company.
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Xavin and Odo

[personal profile] st_artliving 2018-04-13 08:17 pm (UTC)(link)
As he'd been people-watching, Xavin didn't miss the entrance of the other shapeshifter. He waited a few minutes before walking over with a smile. "Odo! I am glad to see you here." After a second or two, he remembered that Odo had only seen his female shape, and added, "I am Xavin. I apologize, I forgot you did not know."
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Re: Xavin/Liz

[personal profile] st_artliving 2018-04-13 08:18 pm (UTC)(link)
"Of course I do not, Liz. Please feel free." Xavin gestured generally at the empty chairs. "I am Xavin, by the way. Do not feel badly, you have not seen me as a male before."
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Earth traditions - OTA - no need to tag Lillith (but you can)

[personal profile] st_rangepalette 2018-04-13 08:23 pm (UTC)(link)
Lillith had been so excited about the "ambush" party that it was a miracle she had not "spilled the beans" to Vex and Percy. Instead, she had asked her friends and especially Stephanie all about Earth traditions and played with her new spell and picked out a fun teal dress with sequins that sparkled in the light and spent a lot of time being bouncy that the people she loved were happy.

On the day of the party, she waited very patiently for Vex and Percy to cut Pike's lovely cake. And then, when (she thought) no one was looking, she quietly summoned her Mage Hand. Before they could get away, she used the floating spectral hand to pick up a slice of cake, and smush it in Percy's face.

Her own face looked perfectly innocent as she dropped the Mage Hand and pretended absolutely nothing had happened.
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OTA

[personal profile] st_hotflashes 2018-04-13 08:25 pm (UTC)(link)
Liz, in a simple black dress was helping Pike serve the cake when it was time, but she was always trying to enjoy herself. Her eyes often moved to wherever Peter was - she couldn't quite help herself - and every time she found him, a warm love-puppy smile would form on her expression. She knew he was busy so she'd have to wait until later to talk to him.

For now, she was handing out slices of cake. "Cake?" She smiled with out-stretched hand.
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Post-caking - for Vex

[personal profile] st_ockandbarrel 2018-04-13 08:30 pm (UTC)(link)
Percy was wearing tinted glasses, trying as best he could to fight the vicious hangover he'd been left with after drinking all night with Vax. His head was pounding; he was wearing a grey suit that had been forced on him.

And now there was cake up his nose, frosting on his glasses and his hair. He hadn't seen the attacker and when he drew off his glasses and squinted against the bright light, he didn't see anyone nearby.

He sent a glare in Scanlan's direction as a best guess at the culprit.
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OTA

[personal profile] st_unaligned 2018-04-13 08:33 pm (UTC)(link)
Bo had decided to tone it down, since it wasn't her day, and went with a typical every day outfit that people in the inn probably saw her in quite often. She was actively avoiding the karaoke while equally trying to figure out how she was going to convince Dyson to do it. Maybe if she got him really, really drunk.

Cake on a plate in hand, she looked out at everyone and ate, smile on her face. She kind of really liked weddings.... when they weren't her own through weird Fae magic.
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Xavin and Lillith

[personal profile] st_rangepalette 2018-04-13 08:33 pm (UTC)(link)
Most often, Lillith saw Xavin in their female form as when they had arrived. But within a few moments, her lovely female face was replaced by his handsome male one. Lillith practically bounced over to Xavin as soon as she had a free moment, slipped her arm through his, and pressed a teal-lipsticked kiss to his cheek.

"You came. I am so glad!"
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Re: Post-caking - for Vex

[personal profile] st_ubby 2018-04-13 08:35 pm (UTC)(link)
The laugh just sort of slipped out, and Vex stopped just as quickly to glare at Scanlan. Who else would have done it?

Poor Percy. She grabbed a napkin from a nearby table, but couldn't resist swiping a finger through the frosting on his cheek and sucking it off her finger.

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