smallestopener: (princess dress)
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The huge, white tent sprawls on the lawn beside the lake. It has been transfigured there for a very special occasion. A stone walkway leads from the bar to the tent - the pavements are wide enough that ladies' dresses won't trail on the ground as they make their way to the entrance. Over the draped curtains of the entrance way is a large banner which reads "Happy 7th Birthday, Ingress".

Once inside, the honored guests will be in the midst of an enchanted ballroom. There are balloons drifting in bunches from the circular tables lining the sides of the large dance floor. Floating candlabras glow with gentle light from above. There are trees in large ornamental pots interspersed throughout sparkling with fairy lights from real fairies.

One long banquet table is positioned on along the side of the ballroom - there are treats of all description. Little finger sandwiches, chopped up fruit, cookies, cheese and crackers, and other child-friendly h'ors douerves are presented to make sure the dancers are sustained throughout the the party. There are large bowls of ice cream (kept cold with magic)and sundae fixings. Punch bowls of sherbet-flavored drinks await ladling into crystal goblets. But most impressive is the large birthday cake with blue, purple, and pink icing roses festooning it.

Ingress is busy greeting her guests in her gown - a birthday gift from Amy and Susan - but soon she'll be dancing to the music provided by the overlarge Gramophone in the corner, which is playing a wide array of dancing music from waltz standards to court music to pop hits of the 20th century.

Tom, who's pretty tired from the magical effort required to pull this off, is in the background making sure his little girl is having a perfect party, and Princess Amy is helping Ingress in her hostess duties.

Come in and enjoy the party!

Re: Greet the birthday girl

Date: 2006-05-20 08:33 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] the-woodpecker.livejournal.com
Bernard snorts before he can help it and bows passably. "I was honored to be invited into your shining presence." Then he ruffles her hair, careful not to dislodge the tiara. "Had a good one so far?"

Re: Greet the birthday girl

Date: 2006-05-20 08:39 pm (UTC)
blue_ajah: (pretty in pink)
From: [personal profile] blue_ajah
When she opens it, she will find a deep blue cloak of rich velvet with a silk lining shading even darker, towards the blue of a midnight sky. A clasp in the shape of a silver star shines brightly against the fabric.

"Morpheus agreed that it might suit you; I believe the color should frame your hair," she murmurs.

Re: Greet the birthday girl

Date: 2006-05-20 08:48 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] the-woodpecker.livejournal.com
Bernard gasps. "You mean, all this splendour and there's food, too?!"

Re: Greet the birthday girl

Date: 2006-05-20 08:51 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] dragonvolunteer.livejournal.com
Oh, Cimorene likes Ingress.

She beams back. "You're absolutely right. There's a time for being practical, and there's also time for being completely princessy. And I must say you look the part particularly well."

Re: Greet the birthday girl

Date: 2006-05-20 08:55 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] the-woodpecker.livejournal.com
"Golly." He is floored. "I never had a birthday like yours, Ingress." A mudge, grinning. "Tom must have worked pretty hard."

Re: Greet the birthday girl

Date: 2006-05-20 09:08 pm (UTC)
blue_ajah: (pretty in pink)
From: [personal profile] blue_ajah
"You are welcome, Ingress," she murmurs, smiling down at the little girl. "I am glad."

Moiraine's glance flicks across those gathered for the ball, seeking a certain person or two, and then she turns back to Ingress.

"I should not take up too much of your time, I do not think; you have a great many guests, after all."

Re: Greet the birthday girl

Date: 2006-05-20 09:16 pm (UTC)
mistressmaryquitecontrary: (playingmary)
From: [personal profile] mistressmaryquitecontrary
Mary considers carefully also, before letting out a sudden giggle.

"I hope nobody falls into the cake!"

Re: Greet the birthday girl

Date: 2006-05-20 09:17 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] nitro-is-ace.livejournal.com
Ace was planning to come, before last night's events.

After that, she didn't feel like doing much of anything.

However, she has found that certain ajahs can be very persuasive (read: bullying) when they want to get their way. Ace wasn't about to be left brooding, alone.

So instead, there's an Ace in a slightly toned-down version of Gallifreyan robes (aka there's no way in hell she's wearing the hat), with a rectangular, brightly wrapped box tucked under one arm, curtsying to the birthday girl.

Re: Greet the birthday girl

Date: 2006-05-20 09:18 pm (UTC)
balletrat: (schemingmeg)
From: [personal profile] balletrat
You'd better be, *Meg says, Very Sternly Indeed, and then pauses for a moment.*

So - you're going to have to give me some advice, Ingress. What's the House of Arch policy on birthday presents?

Re: Greet Amy

Date: 2006-05-20 09:20 pm (UTC)
balletrat: (almostnormalsmilemeg)
From: [personal profile] balletrat
I've seen things like that, *Meg says, wisely,* only they're much smaller - one of my uncles gave me one for Christmas. They're called CD players. So this is what you've been up to for the past age!

Re: Greet Amy

Date: 2006-05-20 09:20 pm (UTC)
once_a_queen: (pretty in red)
From: [personal profile] once_a_queen
Susan comes over at a free moment. She's dressed in a modern gown of red taffeta with her mother's pearls round her neck.

"Doesn't Ingress look simply smashing? I think she's having a grand time. You've made this quite the party."

Re: Greet Amy

Date: 2006-05-20 09:25 pm (UTC)
kitchen_maid: (Amy -- Just Amy)
From: [personal profile] kitchen_maid
"Yes, for the most part," says Amy, looking around. Even with all the magic there's been a lot to do for this party. It looks very good.

"I think this one is bigger so it'll be louder," says Amy, to whom the concept of speakers is pretty much completely foreign.

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