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

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.]

[nothingsodivine]

[Correct reactions to Des, lbr.]

Bet you're glad to ditch Burt for awhile. The world has not created a more perfect jackhole than that son of a bitch. [And if Des were someone else, he would apologize for selling Finnick's soul to him. But he is not someone else. He is Des. And he doesn't care.]

[65]

He's certainly not afraid to speak his mind. Regarding just about anything. [finnick odair: master of subtle complisults.

p.s. he wasn't really expecting des to apologize either so there .o. ]

[nothingsodivine]

I will give him this- his insults are actually creative. [He crams food into his mouth, because he is a pig and likes food.] So how's the girlfriend taking all this?

[65]

Girlfriend?

[he and myri never actually discussed terms ......... ]

[nothingsodivine]

You and the dollface formerly known as 'the albino one.'

[65]

You mean Myri. [his tone is about as firm as one's can be without sounding annoyed. BUT DON'T LET THAT FOOL YOU HE ACTUALLY IS ...]

[nothingsodivine]

I'm senile and I suck at names. That one. Yeah. How's she taking this? She don't seem the type to enjoy pretending to be arm candy.

[65]

She's very proud of me.

[nothingsodivine]

Well, Mazel Tov. To both of you. And we're a touring fiasco away from this nightmare ending, so there's that.

[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.

[nothingsodivine]

I don't like coincidences. They give me hives. [He picks up a little finger sandwich.] For a second, I almost thought you put Liam on the trail to ferret me out, but I'd like to think you'd just ask.

[wynn]

I had no idea that you were accepting employment from the Hoffman Institute. I'm simply pleased that there wasn't more of an incident when our goals collided.

[nothingsodivine]

There might've been, but the girl leaves an impression. [om nom finger sandwich.] Things turned around for me and your kids when they found out I didn't take my payment. I'm doing all this on my own dime now.

[wynn]

There's no need for that, you know.

[nothingsodivine]

No need for what? Dashing heroics or the assistance? 'Cause you know me, Wynn. You know I don't go in for the hero crap. I wanna keep the girl safe, because I know what happened to the last person I know who tangoed with the Talisman. [That's absolute bullshit and Des doesn't even try to bluff. He goes for another sandwich.] And the Talisman's what's really important. I help you- you guys might just help me.

[wynn]

[ wynn gives a secretive little smile as he mildly says: ] Actually, I was referring to financing yourself. [ :) but you can keep spilling out all your personal feelings, it's ok. he just brings it out in people. ] Speaking of helping you.

[nothingsodivine]

You're like a guy determined to get a prom date with the head cheerleader. [YEAH, WHAT IS RESPECT.] I like my status to remain unaffiliated and I don't play well with others in an official capacity. We've been over this. A lot.

[More eating.] Why don't you invite Rafael. Maybe you can teach the son of a bitch how to not shoot his friends.

[wynn]

There will be a time to speak to Rafael, when he is less caught up in personal concerns, perhaps. But you misread my intentions. I meant to offer financial support for your endeavors in an unofficial capacity. Not expecting anything in return: merely because I respect your ability to get results, and this is a matter of great importance to me.

[nothingsodivine]

[Des smirks around a chipmunk-cheeked mouth full of food.] In my defense, we do have that conversation a lot. [Annd swallow.] I think I can get behind that. I've got a lead on some snake cult in New Orleans while Finnick and Burt play footsie. Either they're related to everything or they're not, but if they're not and I turn up anything that might benefit you guys... I'll let you know. We'll be square.