OPEN ♔ I WISH I COULD SAY IN JUST ONE SWEEP WHAT YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU MEAN TO ME

[socialgraces]

♬ Silent Shout - The Knife

WHO || Anyone and everyone! [OPEN]
WHAT || Francesca's birthday party
WHERE || One of the big parlor rooms on the castle's second floor.
WHEN || [Backdated] July 11, Evening
HOW || Actionspam

 

[Earlier in the week all DRAKENET devices received a message announcing Francesca's birthday party, courtesy of Sir Bancroft, to be held the evening of July 11. No RSVP needed. It's especially good timing now that many mission groups have returned to the castle, at least for the time being.

As the guests make their way in, it's clear the party's been well stocked with food and drink. There's plenty of room for mingling and some music in the background. Gifts are completely optional, but welcome. Come in and get comfortable.]

(OOC: Feel free to make your own threads/threadjack, etc.)

Comments

[postergirl]

Death doesn't seem to be able to hold you, does it?

[socialgraces]

[This seems a ridiculously appropriate place to butt in.] You make it sound like it's skill.

[postergirl]

[ oh and she's just so pleased ... i mean hi francesca happy birthday dumage loves you ] Hmph. Escaping it once might just be dumb luck. Repeatedly? Sounds like skill to me.

[bigbad]

[Spike grins at Francesca.] I've got many skills.

[socialgraces]

[She instantly senses Dumage's tension, which throws her off. She's a little offended by her sudden brusqueness and doesn't hide it. Oh, and ha ha ha, Spike. She tries to switch her focus to his comment, but her distraction is evident in her voice.] I'm sure you do.

[postergirl]

Looks like quite a turnout. I shouldn't be surprised...

[bigbad]

It's a good party. [Yeah, there's a lot of tension here. Spike glances between the two ladies and frowns a little.]

[socialgraces]

I'm certainly enjoying myself. I believe Sir Bancroft invited just about everyone he could.

[postergirl]

Nothing like coming back from beyond for a sudden surge in popularity. [ she looks between them ] Did you find that true too, Spike?

[socialgraces]

[You don't have to answer that, Spike. She leans in conspiratorially.] I'm glad you brought that up. I thought perhaps I was the only one who had noticed.

[postergirl]

At least some of us appreciated your company when you were still alive, you know.

[bigbad]

And yet, you're not really acting like you appreciate her company now. [Just saying, Dumage.]

[socialgraces]

[Ha. Yeah, Dumage. Maybe you should be nicer to your friends.] Give me some credit. I've never been one to forget where my loyalties lie.

[postergirl]

Of course I'm happy to see her. But Francesca knows I'm hardly the type to burst into tears and hugs.