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ƜуηηєfαƖѕнσηɗ ([personal profile] wynn) wrote in [community profile] knightsoflegend2014-02-01 08:50 pm

after-party ♔ february



Kodo (Inside the Sun remix) - Yoshida Brothers

WHO || Wynn, any and all Knights not currently on missions (if you are uncertain if your character would be at the castle for this, ask!)
WHAT || Squiring Ceremony Afterparty
WHERE || Knights Headquarters, the Ballroom
WHEN || February 1st, 2014, 6:00PM [backdated]
HOW || Prose OR Actionspam


The "afterparty" is the real main event of the night at every squiring, but t
onight's party is a little different than usual - Faith has successfully lobbied (as in roped people into helping her decorate for) a Chinese New Year's party, or Lunar New Year, theme.  With Knights from all over the world, it was easy to get input from those who traditionally celebrate the holiday, and Wynn is all about the spirit of cultural unity.  Not to mention, the second of the 15 days of the spring festival is all about spending time with one's family and friends.  

The lavish, opulent ballroom has been transformed, filled with red lanterns, peach blossoms, kumquat plants, and chrysanthemums.    People are encouraged to dress in red to ward off evil spirits and bad luck, and avail themselves of the New Year's Cake, golden champagne cocktail, rice pudding, candied fruits, and the Tray of Togetherness.
As always, it is every new Knight's chance to mingle and meet some of their new brothers in arms. Of course, a couple hours are provided following the ceremony for everyone to change, do hair and makeup, and choose from the vast array of formal attire in the closets of the balcony "dressing rooms" located at the top of spiraled staircases on either side of the ballroom. A separate dressing room exists for men and women, and they include full bathrooms (with, thankfully, very modern plumbing).
The squires are usually among the last to arrive, and the ballroom is full to the brim with a fancy array of people, of all shapes, sizes and species.

Hope you aren't shy. They're all here to meet you.

Feel free to make your own open threads for people to come congratulate your newly pledged knight.


ooc; also if your Knight wants to get all gussied up, you can make a Disguise (Cha) check for how good they were at hair/makeup/stylin', etc! This goes for... any time.
fixyourproblem: (You're funny.)

[personal profile] fixyourproblem 2014-02-20 03:47 pm (UTC)(link)
[Thanks for the support, but he thinks Andrew is just being nice. So he asks back with a sarcastic smile that say "stop pretending to be nice and just give me the truth."]

Really? Which part of me that is a good knight material? Is it my talking skill that is so high I can't even convince someone to get off his phone? Or maybe it is the way I fall and hit the ground with my face that shows my excellent physical abilities. Oh I know, Sir Bancroft said my empathy would do me good... in getting myself killed quickly. So, if a knight material is someone who can die in a comedic manner, you are absolutely correct! I am a knight material!

[Add a spoonful of stress from the mission, a few pinches of hatred of magical fireworks, a block of midlife crisis and let the dough rises. Voila! You got yourself a psychotic self-hating fixer. And rather than angry he says all that with a calm smile and peaceful tone, which make him looks crazier than a chainsaw-wielding birthday clown. Maybe this is a good time to use that sleeping gas from the orientation.]
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[personal profile] badexample 2014-02-22 04:59 am (UTC)(link)
Hey. [Andrew lets him go for awhile, mostly because wow he wasn't expecting that. But when he gets the chance to step in, he does.] Bottom line? It's not really up to you what makes a good knight, alright? That's Wynn's job. And if you decide that you don't want the job, then you can leave, but that doesn't mean you wouldn't make a good knight. That means you just don't want to be one. And that's fine, alright? It's not easy and no one's ever going to blame you if you decide to quit.

But you can't just pick the parts that didn't work out and decide that it means you aren't good enough. You're brand fucking new! You've been on one mission, and they sent you out there with a bloody Dragon's Claw- which, for the record, is cool as hell. If you knew what kind of knight were you were going to be already, you wouldn't need to be a squire. You'd just... jump ahead, skip those chapters and take the final exam.
fixyourproblem: (Yeah..no..)

[personal profile] fixyourproblem 2014-02-22 01:20 pm (UTC)(link)
[His expression turns grim as he sighs.] I know that. But it's just... hard. Look at me, I'm 33. The only thing I'm good at is relying on my brother. The only job I ever had before was helping criminals do crimes. And the last time I have a healthy long term relationship was fucking never! Unlike you who have already figured out your life, I'm just a useless old man!
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[personal profile] badexample 2014-02-24 02:01 am (UTC)(link)
I'm turning 30 in like... four bloody months. D'you think I should just fall over and die then? And since when have I got anything figured out? You do remember taking me to that bar don't you? How I couldn't hardly look at a girl without babbling like an idiot?

[He rubs his hand over his face.] You're not useless. You're not... fucking old either. You're just new. You've got to give yourself time to get used to this place, learn the ropes. I was squired for a year longer than my younger brother before they promoted me. It's not something everyone just knows how to do. But it doesn't mean there's anything wrong with you.
fixyourproblem: (Yeah..no..)

[personal profile] fixyourproblem 2014-02-24 07:08 pm (UTC)(link)
It's just hard... to see everyone have their own place, while you keep failing at fitting in. And my whole life, it feels like I'm just drifting from one place to another without knowing whether I'll stay or be blown away. [Since he moved to London, his whole life has been nothing but adapting to new things and leaving to new zone as soon as he coped.]
Edited 2014-02-24 19:09 (UTC)
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[personal profile] badexample 2014-02-26 03:39 am (UTC)(link)
Well, you're not going to quit drifting if you give up, are you? [Andrew isn't usually harsh, but it's sort of like finally telling himself all the things he's never had the nerve to admit.]
fixyourproblem: (Hey!)

[personal profile] fixyourproblem 2014-02-27 02:39 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, that's true... [He sigh a bit.]But.. I just wish I have at least one thing in my life I can be proud of. [He smile a bit before continuing.] I envy you, you know. You have a great mind, wonderful career, a beautiful girlfriend, and you don't realize it but you're really, really, really cool. [And that's from the bottom of his heart.]
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[personal profile] badexample 2014-03-01 05:39 pm (UTC)(link)
[Andrew looks confused and a little uncomfortable. He's never been envied before- not that he knew of, anyway. But the things that Brantley's listing, he can't really argue. Things have been looking up for him lately. And that's WEIRD but he doesn't mind.]

Thanks. [He awkwardly rubs the back of his neck.] You're pretty cool yourself. And you'll find your place here. If you don't believe in yourself about that, just believe in me instead, alright?
fixyourproblem: (Thanks!)

[personal profile] fixyourproblem 2014-03-02 04:57 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah, I believe in you. Besides, I know you'll take care of me if something happens. [Brantley smiles gratefully. Andrew's been a bro to him and he is really thankful for that.] Like always.
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[personal profile] badexample 2014-03-03 12:25 am (UTC)(link)
Exactly. I won't steer you wrong. How about we sit down sometime soon and just talk about the things you might be interested in doing around here? Maybe I can find someone in another sect to talk to you about options?

[He's not really sure who in the Dragon's Tongue he can get to talk to Brantley, but that would be the first place he would start. But they can worry about that another day. No sense getting too bogged down in business at a party, right?]
fixyourproblem: (Thanks!)

[personal profile] fixyourproblem 2014-03-03 02:46 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah, that would be nice. [He smiles a bit.] Well, since you seems eager to return to your girlfriend, and I've inconsiderately kept you away from her, it's time I take my leave. [He is still a bit sad, but he is cheered up enough to make jokes.] I hope you have a great night with her. [His eyes twitches as if saying "if you know what I mean."] Thanks and good luck, Andrew. You are really a great man. [He smiles gratefully as he leaves.]