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Ingress of the House of Arch ([personal profile] smallestopener) wrote2006-06-13 04:56 pm
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The Princess Birthday Ball

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

[identity profile] sansa-stark.livejournal.com 2006-05-16 04:58 am (UTC)(link)
"I'm so glad it pleases, lady Ingress!" Sansa exclaims, breathing a sigh of relief.

She, too, inspects the unicorn. After a moment, she says, "I hope it reminds you that there is always be beauty in the world, even if can be hard to find. Beauty is not always in the form of a unicorn, or smiles or laughter but...it is still there."

The girl isn't sure why she's saying this, or what she really means. Quickly: "I do hope you have the best ball a maid could wish for." She smiles brightly.

[identity profile] wolf-baby.livejournal.com 2006-05-16 05:03 am (UTC)(link)
Millie hugs back, grinning.

"This is gonna be so much fun!"

[identity profile] fairest1.livejournal.com 2006-05-16 05:14 am (UTC)(link)
Snow grins warmly and strokes Millie's hair.

"Of course, we won't keep you from your duties as a hostess. Happy Birthday, Ingress."

With that, the trio move to mingle.
mistressmaryquitecontrary: (tiaramary)

Re: Greet the birthday girl

[personal profile] mistressmaryquitecontrary 2006-05-16 07:52 am (UTC)(link)
Mary doesn't really do clothes, or dancing, or princesses. And if Colin were to see her wearing a tiara in public, he would never let her hear the end of it.

Therefore: they never speak of this.
balletrat: (almostnormalsmilemeg)

Re: Greet the birthday girl

[personal profile] balletrat 2006-05-16 07:54 am (UTC)(link)
*Meg's gown is probably somewhat less comfortable than Ingress', due to various unpleasantnesses such as corsets and stays.

It is very elegant, though.

She beams at Ingress, when he sees her, and keeps the wrapped package firmly behind her back.*

[identity profile] royal-guarantor.livejournal.com 2006-05-16 11:58 pm (UTC)(link)
Dairine and Roshaun arrive together, Roshaun dressed in the best Wellakhit clothes - overjacket, gauntlets, tunic, boots, all in metallic shades, and a matching fillet binding his hair back.

[identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/_computer_wiz_/ 2006-05-17 12:02 am (UTC)(link)
"I can't believe you got me into this stuff again..." she grumbles, only half meaning it. She's in a dress of a soft, thin material. It's in green, the circlet around her throat accentuated by the color of her dress and the bright red of her hair. Usually a little brassy, she's tamed it somewhat (only somewhat, mind, as she keeps tucking bits away behind her ear).

"And I'm not a princess."

[identity profile] royal-guarantor.livejournal.com 2006-05-17 12:06 am (UTC)(link)
He could argue that point, but he doesn't.

"Hush. It looks well on you."

[identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/_computer_wiz_/ 2006-05-17 12:19 am (UTC)(link)
She sticks out her tongue and crosses her eyes at him.

[identity profile] royal-guarantor.livejournal.com 2006-05-17 12:21 am (UTC)(link)
He just looks down at her with a calm smile.

He's good at that.

[identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/_computer_wiz_/ 2006-05-17 12:22 am (UTC)(link)
She rolls her eyes and harumphs.

"You take all the fun out of it."

[identity profile] royal-guarantor.livejournal.com 2006-05-17 12:24 am (UTC)(link)
And at that, he chuckles.

"Perhaps later."

[identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/_computer_wiz_/ 2006-05-17 12:24 am (UTC)(link)
And she gives him the eye.

"Later what?"

[identity profile] royal-guarantor.livejournal.com 2006-05-17 12:26 am (UTC)(link)
"As in 'try again later'", he says serenely. He may be doing this on purpose.

[identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/_computer_wiz_/ 2006-05-17 12:28 am (UTC)(link)
"What are you, a magic eight ball?"

But she leans over and grabs his arm.

[identity profile] royal-guarantor.livejournal.com 2006-05-17 12:29 am (UTC)(link)
He's not complaining, as they walk further into the room.

He's not trying to be regal, either, but it kind of comes naturally.

[identity profile] royal-guarantor.livejournal.com 2006-05-17 06:12 am (UTC)(link)
[ooc: sorry, fell asleep!]

Roshaun smiles at her.

"And a happy day to you, princess."
bloodyrockgod: (suit)

Re: Greet the birthday girl

[personal profile] bloodyrockgod 2006-05-17 03:40 pm (UTC)(link)
Charlie--all dressed up, and he's even shaved off the beard--sweeps her his most formal bow. "Hello, birthday girl!"
mistressmaryquitecontrary: (privatesmilemary)

Re: Greet the birthday girl

[personal profile] mistressmaryquitecontrary 2006-05-17 08:08 pm (UTC)(link)
"You look more like one than I do," Mary says, practically, "only that I do not think princesses usually have blue hair. But some may, I expect."

She tugs at the tiara, rather self-consciously.

"I have never been to a birthday party before."

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