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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] fairest1.livejournal.com 2006-05-13 11:55 pm (UTC)(link)
Snow approaches Ingress, followed by a grinning Millie and Wade. All three are dressed for the occasion, and Snow carries a large, nicely wrapped present for the birthday girl.
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[personal profile] the_lioness 2006-05-14 12:02 am (UTC)(link)
It amuses Alanna that of all the people she has tried to think of gifts for, the idea for Ingress' comes the most easily. She has been waiting for this moment since her young friend mentioned it several weeks ago.

With a wide smile, she stops directly before Ingress and curtsies deeply - without wobbling, even! She's been practicing.

There's a parcel tucked under her arm.

"Happy birthday, Princess Ingress!"

Re: Greet the birthday girl

[identity profile] prince-arithon.livejournal.com 2006-05-14 01:16 am (UTC)(link)
Arithon pulled out all the stops.

No, really. All the stops. He's in tunic, and hose, with jewelry everywhere. He's even traded his boots for a pair of dancing shoes from his when and where.

To make matters perfect? He's wearing his crown. Not something that he does every day, or month. Heck, he goes years without putting it on, but for Ingress? Its on.

He's also got a small box (http://image07.webshots.com/7/2/91/92/84529192izPRzK_ph.jpg), wrapped up in green.
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Re: Greet the birthday girl

[personal profile] clumsy_auror 2006-05-14 02:11 am (UTC)(link)
"Wotcher, milady!" calls Tonks happily, her brightly-coloured dress swirling around her legs. "Aren't you looking smashing this afternoon."

Re: Greet the birthday girl

[identity profile] prince-arithon.livejournal.com 2006-05-14 04:00 am (UTC)(link)
"I am a prince."

He says mildly,

"Tier's'Ffalenn is a way of saying prince s'Ffalenn."

Sort of. It gets complicated. He hands her the box, with a smile,

"And so I dressed the part for you."

Re: Greet the birthday girl

[identity profile] prince-arithon.livejournal.com 2006-05-14 04:05 am (UTC)(link)
"Arithon is still fine."

He informs her, with a deep bow,

"Of course you can! That is the point, yes?"

He laughs and waves his hands at her, to get her to open it up.

Re: Greet the birthday girl

[identity profile] dragonofgrey.livejournal.com 2006-05-14 04:09 am (UTC)(link)
Of course, princely garments aren't that hard for the semi-wealthly Malfoy. Especially since he now had some income. Martin was perched on his shoulder. Draco smiled at the girl, and there was also a specially wrapped present for the birthday girl.

Re: Greet the birthday girl

[identity profile] prince-arithon.livejournal.com 2006-05-14 04:19 am (UTC)(link)
Someone never learned about costume jewelry. Tom is probably going to have a heart attack, later, but its an actual silver tiara with actual sapphires in it.

They match Ingress' hair.

"Yes, it is. Do you like it?"

Re: Greet the birthday girl

[identity profile] prince-arithon.livejournal.com 2006-05-14 04:42 am (UTC)(link)
"Of course."

He informs her, dipping down to collect a kiss from her cheek (some day, not to distant, he'll have to stretch up to do this. He'll take all he can get while she's short),

"I love to dance, and one should always dance with the prettiest first."

Re: Greet the birthday girl

[identity profile] prince-arithon.livejournal.com 2006-05-14 04:52 am (UTC)(link)
She'll really be a grown-up before too long.

Its horribly sad, in one way.

So he'll dance with her tonight,

"That is a promise."

He informs her, smiling and touching her cheek with two fingers,

"And I hold you to it. If you wish, I shall come by when it is time you return home, and sing you sweetly to sleep."

Re: Greet the birthday girl

[identity profile] prince-arithon.livejournal.com 2006-05-14 05:08 am (UTC)(link)
"I shall sing for her as well, then."

He gives her one last bow, then fades away so that she can talk to her other guests.

He'll be back for the dancing.
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[personal profile] the_lioness 2006-05-14 12:43 pm (UTC)(link)
"Many thanks, but I hardly hold a candle to you. I'm ever so glad I could make it this year."

Inpatient, she thrusts the present into Ingress' hands, grinning. Although it is wrapped in simple cloth, inside is a scarlet and gold court gown with gold braid about the waist and sleeves, made to fit Ingress. The odd thing about this dress, however, is the split skirt designed for riding.

Underneath the dress is a scroll. It had been remarkably easy to wrangle a formal court invitation addressed to Princess Ingress from their Royal Majesties King Jonathan of Tortall and Princess Thayet.
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[personal profile] the_lioness 2006-05-14 04:56 pm (UTC)(link)
"He knows," she assures Ingress with a smile. "However, I asked that the invitation match the spirit of the party. It doesn't matter if you're a princess or not. In fact, Thayet would likely argue about her own title. You're my friend, and as such, you are always welcome."

She nods firmly.

"If you want to go with me to the palace sometime, that is."

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