CLOSED ♔ knighting ceremony

[sirsolace]

WHO || Wynn, Astrid, Solace, Fred Jr., Risa Vergara, Anastacia, Alanna, Penelope, Adam, Aedan, Attica, Andrew, Faith, Faye, Fiona, Gus, Lila, various other members of the Dragon's Light [closed]
WHAT || Astrid's full Knighting ceremony; induction into the Dragon's Light
WHERE || Knight's Headquarters, the Great Hall
WHEN || April 30th, evening (forward dated)
HOW || Actionspam

Unlike the grandiose nature of the squiring ceremony each Knight undergoes upon their initial entrance into the Knighthood, the graduation to Full Knight status takes place in a much more intimate affair, between the Knight, their mentor, invited friends, and the members of the sect to which they will be inducted. There's no pompous music, no stolid rank and file, no elaborate march.

Astrid's invitees are given seats of honor at the front of the ranks of the Dragon's Light members - a comparatively small sect, and Fred Jr., Wynn, and the incredibly stoic Sir Solace, section head of the Light, wait up at the front of the room for Astrid to approach them, but the attitude of the ceremony is much more relaxed, full of smiles and light conversation on all sides. Of course, when Wynn speaks, people still hush. It's just how he rolls.

"Approach and kneel, Sir Madchen."

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ceremonial spiel

[wynn]

[ hey gurl hey ]

[pathology]

[here's astrid, approaching and kneeling like a good little knight. SHE'S ACTUALLY REALLY EXCITED?]

[wynn]

Sir Madchen. You have demonstrated a commitment to the ideals of this organization that has been deemed sufficient to induct you into our order as a full Knight of the Silver Dragon. We ask at this time that you answer this question honestly:

Do you wish to accept this position?

[pathology]

Yes! [tone it down, champ.] Er — I do.

[wynn]

Do you swear to respect all weaknesses, and constitute yourself the Defender of them?

[pathology]

I do.

[wynn]

Do you swear to make war against injustice, without cessation and without mercy?

[pathology]

I do.

[wynn]

Do you swear never to lie, and to remain faithful to your pledged word?

[pathology]

[oh ew she doesn't like that one. but w/e.] I do.

[wynn]

Do you swear to be generous, and to listen to and respect all?

[pathology]

[omg these are getting like progressively grosser.] I do.

[wynn]

[ his intimidating gaze falls heavily on her b/c this is the important one ok ]

Do you swear to be everywhere and always the champion of the right and the good against injustice and evil?

[pathology]

[s-so serious ok. SUPER CEREAL.] I do.

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[wynn]

[ there's the smallest hint of what looks like approval in his eyes as he moves forward. ] Sir Solace. [ He speaks to the stoic man at his side without turning to look at him. ] Do you accept Sir Madchen as a member of the Dragon's Light?

[sirsolace]

[ The stately balding man seems to glide forward beneath his white robes, standing there to scrutinize Astrid from the step with eyes that appear to be weighing the full measure of what he sees, though they give no hint as to their final judgment. ]

Do you swear to stand as the healing light of the heavens to protect this Knighthood from harm?

[pathology]

[she's more nervous about him than wynn for some reason. p-please like me solace-sama!! it only ... kind of shows. (will save 10)] Yes, I swear.

[sirsolace]

Then by the power of my office, I grant thee the title of Full Knight of the Dragon's Light. [ He gestures solemnly with one hand to the place at his side ] Rise and join me.

[pathology]

[she hops up and bounces over to the spot at solace's side. oh right, she was supposed to be all knightly and dignified ... oh well.]

[sirsolace]

[ aw yeah, gurl. solace turns to stoically face the front, while wynn offers her the smallest smile. they all turn to face the others, who clap and cheer for her excitedly. ]