CLOSED ♔ knighting ceremony

[koraith]

WHO || Wynn, Finnick Odair, Koraith, Hasmed, various members of the Dragon's Tongue, Finnick's invited guests [closed]
WHAT || Finnick's full Knighting ceremony; induction into the Dragon's Tongue
WHERE || Knight's Headquarters, the Great Hall
WHEN || DECEMBER 10th, evening BACKDATED
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.

Hasmed, Wynn, and Koraith wait up at the front of the room for Finnick 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.

"Sir Finnick Odair, please kneel."

Comments

CONGRATULATIONS GURL

[shootfirst]

[ yay it's over! there's a small 'party' afterwards in here with wine and classy finger food. go tell finnick congrats ]

for finnick, obvs, but open to threadjacking of people puking over how cute they are

[witchwoman]

[Myri's buzzing with too much excitement to eat. She hangs back when Finnick first arrives after the ceremony, not wanting to interrupt any of his conversations with his new section members or any of their other friends.

It's a bit like her old wallflower days, but with an entirely new reasoning. Eventually, she does approach him, waiting for a moment when he's something close to alone. She taps him on the shoulder, then quickly kisses his cheek once he turns.]

You were wonderful.

[65]

[hilariously enough, he was scanning the room in search of myri when he feels her tapping. he's slightly surprised by the kiss, but you'd never be able to tell. especially from the way that he picks her up like she weighs approximately nothing and gives her a spin around before kissing her back (he'll go for the mouth tho). he's so excited to see and talk to her that the rest of the room is pretty much dead to him now tbh.]

You really think so, huh? Or are you just saying that?

[witchwoman]

[She lets out a squeal of delight as he lifts her, laughing all the way. When they land and he kisses her, she melts into it, despite the very public display. Finnick makes her knees weak, and she's grown more comfortable with his affections, as evidenced by the way her arms wrap around his neck and she prolongs the kiss a second or two longer than typical. When they do pull apart, she's slightly breathless.]

Of course I think so. And I'm certainly not the only one. Hasmed, Wynn, Koraith... they all seem to feel the same. [Well... not exactly the same, but that would be super awkward.]

[65]

[whatever, it's his party and that means he can do whatever he wants. even if it's being obnoxiously romantic with his lady. he stays pressed against her after he puts her down, talking close and quiet like this is some kind of ~personal conversation~ even though it ... isn't really. not at this point anyway.]

I don't know if I'd go that far. [he grins, barely holding in a chuckle.] Could you imagine them all fighting over me? It would get bloody for sure. [not to mention he still thinks hasmed doesn't like him very much at all. but that's a conversation he's not going to have with probably anyone ever.] I bet you could take them, though.

[witchwoman]

[She leaves her arms draped around his neck as he holds her close. One hand rests against his neck, her fingers running through his hair, because she just likes having contact with him.]

I'd let them have their fight while I stole you away when their backs were turned by battle. Which reminds me... You haven't made plans for the rest of the evening, I hope? I thought we'd sneak away after the celebration.

ota mothafuckaaaasss

[65]

[now that he and myri have had their ~love connection~ and made their plans, he's no longer trying s-so hard to find her and is instead hanging out, looking relaxed (as opposed to smug or cocky) and drinking some wine. it's not often that he gets a chance to ... not put on a jackass persona, so he's going to enjoy it.]

[postergirl]

[ dumage will float by with a wine glass to delicately shake his hand ] Welcome to the club. I suppose if you have any questions about how exactly our section operates, you always have me around to ask, hmm?

[65]

[aw yeah shakin'.] Of course. How long have you been here, anyway? You always seem so professional.

[postergirl]

It doesn't seem very polite, asking a lady her Knight-age. [ still, she smirks and tells him. ] Almost two years now.

I learn quickly.

[65]

Always an admirable quality.

[bigbad]

[Spike goes over to him and gives him a smirk of acknowledgement.]

Congratulations, mate. You're up there with Sir Elton John now.

[65]

[the pop culture check for that was god awful so ...] Who?

[bigbad]

...google it. [Jokes aren't funny if you have to explain them okay.]

[65]

[at least it's been established that he knows how to use google.] Is he a knight here?

[slay]

Finnick! Congratulations! [ buffy comes up smiling brightly. she digs around in her purse for a minute before producing a little purple envelope. yep. ] I got you a card. The more of these I go to, the more they seem like a Hallmark occasion. I mean, they didn't really have a "congratulations on getting knighted" section, so I just went with the graduation kind. [ quick nod. ]

[65]

[panem doesn't have greeting cards my two-sided die told me so. or maybe they do and finnick just doesn't remember ever getting one. ~it's a mystery.~ but since they aren't exactly a complicated concept to grasp, he happily accepts his.] Thanks. [and then he opens it and looks it over.] It's your day ... sounds more like a birthday than a graduation ceremony, doesn't it?

[slay]

Well, all the rest said like "Class of 2013" and today's all about you, not about a whole big group chock full of solidarity. So, almost like a birthday! Besides, it's like that movie thingy. See? Like that's supposed to be 20th century, and - [ she points to the design on the front, clearly excited about her brilliant choice. ]

ota;

[nothingsodivine]

[Desmond Descant's at your party.

He's alone.

Eating all your queso dip, talking on-

Yeah, okay, anyway. Des is here and underdressed and eating finger foods. He obviously does Not Go Here. Bother him, because sadly all non-members of Failboat may never see him again... Until next time he decides to visit the castle.]

[65]

You actually made it.

[look des has done a lot to get finnick where he is today BY PLACING HIM IN UNCOMFORTABLE SITUATIONS WITHOUT REALLY ASKING FIRST so it's only fair he gets invited to finnick's jamboree. ]

[nothingsodivine]

You kidding? Like I'm gonna pass up free food and watching you get your big boy armor. [He claps Finnick on the shoulder.] Now I say this not as your agent, but as your friend... Don't let 'em ram a stick up your ass. You don't wanna end up like some of these guys. [He waves a hand, indicating half the party.]

[65]

Don't worry, I'll stay far away from any sticks. [WOW WAY TO TRIGGER PTSD. just kidding. he looks at des with an expression of 80 percent amusement and 20 percent wtf.]

[wynn]

[ IT'S A TRAP

cuz guess who wanders over

to say hi

8) ]

Desmond.

[nothingsodivine]

[It would be the moment, Des has like five cheeseballs in his mouth. Not caring about dignity and being one of the 1% who is not scared of Wynn, he just... waves. And swallows.]

I'm just here for the food. Be honest, though. Your heart skipped a beat when your kids dropped my name.

[wynn]

I can't say I found the news particularly surprising, all things considered. It seemed... fortuitous.