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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] dear-of-heart.livejournal.com 2006-05-20 03:18 am (UTC)(link)
"Oh--well, it's very good to meet you as well, Ingress," Cora smiles at her, "your dress is lovely."

Re: Greet the birthday girl

[identity profile] dear-of-heart.livejournal.com 2006-05-20 04:39 am (UTC)(link)
Cora's smile widens. "I've met Queen Susan--she was a queen in Narnia, though I live in a time long after hers. And--well, I have met an Amy, but I don't think she was a princess, she looks after you and your brother."

Re: Greet the birthday girl

[identity profile] dear-of-heart.livejournal.com 2006-05-20 05:22 am (UTC)(link)
"Oh!" Cora blinks in surprise. "I suppose I shouldn't be so surprised, if she and Prince Caspian adopted each other. Is there a good deal of royalty in Milliways?"

Re: Greet the birthday girl

[identity profile] dear-of-heart.livejournal.com 2006-05-20 05:28 am (UTC)(link)
"Goodness," she says with a slight laugh, "I suppose royalty needs to rest every once and awhile, too. Are you accepting your presents now or later, Ingress?" She fidgets the neatly-wrapped canvas package slightly in her hands.

Re: Greet the birthday girl

[identity profile] dear-of-heart.livejournal.com 2006-05-20 05:33 am (UTC)(link)
"You're welcome," Cora smiles at her, "I'm glad you like it."

Re: Greet the birthday girl

[identity profile] dear-of-heart.livejournal.com 2006-05-20 11:16 pm (UTC)(link)
"That sounds lovely, Ingress," Cora grins and curtsies again, before wandering off to mingle