Revision as of 05:30, 30 August 2015

Participants

• Bazalt
• Brutus
• Cara
• Cassidy
• Cirra
• Hartford
• Jera
• Natska
• Rokarion
• Selena
• Zuri

Date

30/8/478

Log

The guests that had already arrived were mingling, many of them Solacious ilk by the looks of things, and a few nobles from other families there to make an appearance. And because they had the time to run off to the mountain for a party. They weren't the only ones, though, as a number of most-likely-not nobles were milling about, as well. A band was playing on the top of the steps leading into the castle, providing a low, ambient tune for the mellow evening.

Natska smiles happily as she sips on a glass of chilled cider, the jaguar staying close to Cassidy. She is wearing a light, blue sundress over her swimwear, and seeing to her duties as hostess, cheerfully greeting people as they arrive and making sure everyone has what they need to be happy and enjoy the night.

Zuri steps up, the jovial salamander tailwagging happily as he stands in line waiting to be admitted. He's dressed smartly tonight, a well tailored tailcoat, pinstripe pattern, dark grey to complement his exotic coloration. He peers around, hoping to see some of his friends.

Rokarion follows after Zuri, the plant being is dressed in his courtier garb as he stands next to Zuri, gaze more stern and gait more prim and proper, "I hope you will have fun here." the plant being idly comments, now a noticeable Cliffside accent in his voice.

The mute nurse shark arrives, wearing a black shirt with silver embroidery sized for a larger being. She has it belted about her waist, so it instead looks quite like a dress on her. She is wearing a simple bandeau and swim shorts underneath. She smiles as she looks around, walking over to the hosts and waving a bit. <A pleasure to make it out. I am myself sad that the rain does not come out this far, but it is better for the swimming.> She signs. Her ears perk a bit as she hears the Cliffside accent, curious.

Bazalt Blinks as he walks in looking around slowly. He was dressed normally! weapons and all! And THERE WAS A POOL! HE notes to keep as far away from it as possible as he looks around nervously, no doubt he's stick out if not for his clothing then for his weapons.. and to amke it worse he was a shadow..He just gulps. "oh.... why did I come?" He mumbles to himself as he just looks around..

Selena yawns quietly, the canine making her way onto the premises in an outit clearly not suited to swimming - unless getting her usual attire wet was on the agenda for the day. "Quite the crowd here today..." She muses, making her way around the periphery, noting the number of unfamiliar faces around the area.

Hartford stumps his way into the hall wearing a rather stunning pair of tight red swimming trunks (In the Creator style, he is told). The effect is rather remarkable against his blue and white, skunk striped fur. The reindeer guard takes a quick scan of the room, then steps to one side. "All clear Mister Brutus, Sir," he announces.

Party? Nobility? Free food and drink? It'd be a bigger surprise to not see Brutus here. Not to mention, at six and a half feet and 400 pounds he was pretty hard to miss, between the routine thumping of his cane and the large silk robe and light, baggy trousers he had purchased during the Longtech sojourn to Shralesta--while these loose, breathable garments had kept him cool during a damnably hot summer, they failed to make him appear any less...voluminous. "I do appreciate your circumspection, dear Hartford, but I sincerely doubt any harm would befall me. The threat of scandal at her doorstep should be enough for Lady Solacious to keep this party safe," the large nobleskunk gently reprimands Hartford. Honestly, he was worried this big show of keeping him safe would only draw further attention. Tucking the cane beneath his arm and hoisting the pant-legs up by the hips so as not to tread on the hem, Brutus wades into the crowd, ready and willing to mingle, carouse, and partake of some free delicacies.

Jera makes his way into the hallway. He wears an unusual swim suit for a male with a thick-cut covering around his chest. Too much time spent as a female influencing his wardrobe, perhaps. The dull white stands out against his fur rather well, matching his color scheme. He's surprised by how crowded the occasion is, but waves to all his friends nontheless.

Cassidy leans against Natska, grinning happily as the guests make their way in. "Goodness, this is more than I was expecting! I hope I've got enough food!" she says, before nodding at Cirra's approach. "And I did not expect to see you, Cirra! Thank you for coming, I am pleased to see that you were able to make it! And the rain comes out here -sometimes- but usually just when it blows in from Firmament. No, today the water has had time to bake in the sun, and is only just now starting to cool again with the evening! It should be a fantastic temperature."

Rokarion and Zuri are premitted through without any fuss, the tailcoat and tophat clad butler at the gate complementing the salamander on his own coat as he waves them through. Cirra isn't the only one to have noticed to have noticed the Cliffside accent, it seems, when the jasmine gets a nod of greeting from a dapperly dressed wolf sipping on a glass of wine. Too well dressed to be a commoner, but definitely no Solacious fox.

"To have a reason to break routine and enjoy the summer evenings while we have them?" Comes a feminine voice directed at Bazalt, the source of which is a serpenting woman leaning against one of the pillars apart from the crowd. "I imagine that is why most of us are here."

Cassidy gives a happy wave towards Selena and Jera, grinning again. "And hello, you two! Nice to see you out here! Our 'little' party here is all the greater for your presence! And Brutus, Hartford! You two, too? Great! Please, enjoy what is provided! I am sure there will be something, or someone, here to interest -almost- everyone. Except maybe Sven. It might be a little -too- low key for him," she says with a gentle laugh. "But I assure you that everything is safe here!"

Natska grins happily, her ears perked as she gets to greet her friends. "Some crowd, certainly," she comments. "I like the outfit, Jera, it looks great. How are you doing? It has been far too long since we saw you. Since we saw a lot of people; things have been so quiet lately."

Zuri briefly detaches from Rokarion to go explore, the salamander moving toards the center of the open area to check out the premises, and keeping an eye out for any beings he might recognize. The salamander slowly circles around, trying to mingle with the crowd.

Rokarion stepped inside, the plant being was dressed in a white, frilly shirt with a white cravat around his neck topped with a light grey waistcoat, and finally a dark green frock coat as the outermost layer. It was a stark contrast to his usual humble outfit. Rokarion nods his head at Cassidy and Natska, "Grettings, ladies Solacious. A pleasure coming here." After greeting his associates, Rokarion turns around and nods at the wolf in turn before turning around back to Cassidy, "A friend of yours?" he asks.

Hartford falls into step just. behind Brutus, his almost-skunk tail flipping idly. "Just doing my job, Mister Brutus," he says, "And thank you for the swimming suit. I did not have anything for a fancy swimming party." The big blue reindeer does his best to be inconspicuous to allow his noble employer to hob nob appropriately.

Cirra smiles, grinning as she signs to her hosts. <Don't mind if I take advantage of it. I enjoy being in the water, and it's rare that I can do so without worry of injury.> She walks over to the pool, taking off the shirt and revealing the swimsuit underneath, slinking into the waters.

Jera watches Cirra undress...and then coughs as he doesn't quite find what he's looking for. The fennec deciding to join the shark, even if he's not likely to be able to keep up!

Cassidy leans to the side, glancing over towards the wolf before looking towards Rokarion and flashing a smile. "Ah... A friend... Not exactly. That is Horatio Wirefur. He was visiting the family for business purposes, and my father insisted he come he come here with him. So I am just trying not to make a poor impression." She is stopped, then, to exchange a few quiet words with another fennec that looks rather like a younger Cassidy before the new fox zips off again. "Ah, feel free, Cirra! The food and pool are here for everyone to enjoy!"

Bazalt Blinks and nods to theone to spoke to him "Y..yeah exactly!" HE gulps and wanders off, eyes darting about ...so many.. people... this was a bad idea. He skaes slightly and gulps before headding to a serving table. Yes food and drink-well needed distractions...

Selena chuckles quietly and shakes her head at the greeting she's given by Cassidy. "I'm not sure I'm improving that much by being here." She replies. "You certainly have some odd holidays - celebrating the end of summer. Is that a Sweetwater thing, or..?" Jera's given a nod in acknowledgement, then clicking her tongue for a moment. "Wirefurs." She mutters under her breath. "I'll avoid souring that, then. You already know I don't have the best opinion of that house."

Zuri steps up to the pool, peering inside and around at all the other beings enjoying it, or preparing to. The salamander continues to circle around, wiggling his snout curiously. He circles around completely and returns to Rokarion's side.

Natska takes Cassidy's hand and gives it a small squeeze, then kisses the back of it. She turns her smile over to Selena then, her tail swishing back and forth, then shrugs her shoulders. "Every day is worth celebrating, Selena. It doesn't have to be a holiday or a special occaison; just feeling happy is worth it too."

Cirra swims gracefully through the water before noticing Jera joining her. She smiles at the vulpine being, signing to him with a smile. <What brings you out here, my lord?> She does remember his ancestry, after all.

Zuri, meanwhile, is confronted with another salamander- Wait, no, that's a gecko. A leopard gecko, even, who offers a polite wave as she helps herself to a tall mug of ale. "Hello there. I think I have seen you around the Freesword's inn from time to time. Both of you," she says, looking towards Rokarion next. "I am Sil, nice to meet you!"

The serpent that had been speaking to Bazalt folds an arm around her chest to cup her elbow, drawing another sip from her wine. "Well, try not to let yourself get too stressed out," she says, offering a wave to the departing wolf.

Cassidy turns to smile at Zuri after the gecko's greeting. "And hello to you, too! Nice to see you out here. And no, it's not really a Sweetwater thing, Selena. More of a... Me thing! Natska and I wanted to throw a party this summer, so... We're doing it!"

Hartford procures a whole tray of goodies from a circulsting servant, shooing him off and holding the tray in place for Brutus. The blue reindeer looks as happy as a child on his birthday as he follows the plus size skunk around, though he does give a longing glance or two toward the pool.

Brutus looks a bit miffed at Cass's greeting--what'd she mean, 'you two too!' Talking about them like they were an uninvited couple. Erm. Because they weren't a couple. He couldn't do that to poor Hartford, the boy looked up to him like an older brother. Ahem. He clears his throat and puts on his blandest smile, replying with a perfectly well-mannered 'thank you' and putting an arm around his man-at-arms as he leads the 'deer towards the pool. "Now, you have worked long and hard enough lately. I want you to enjoy yourself too, tonight. Relax--that's an order!" the Skunk says, putting on a terrible drill-sergeant voice to command him around. "Oh! But do wait for a minute, these look delectable..." he calls, plucking a dainty or two from Hartford's 'borrowed' tray.

Zuri smiles at the friendly gecko and pads over, greeting her with a smile and and an outstretched hand. "Hi Sil, it's nice to meet you." He grins. "My name's Zuri, and the jasmine here next to me is Rokarion." He eyes the gecko up and down, trying to recognize her. "So you're with the Freeswords, Sil? Or just a patron of the inn in general?"

Rokarion nods his head at Cassidy, "A member of house Wirefur, I see." he says before Zuri comes back to his side. The plant being eyes the gecko nearby and smiles back at her before kneeling down a bit and whispering something to Zuri. Rokarion then looks up at Selena and gives her a respectful nod, "Ah, Miss Selena. Pleasure meeting you here." he says as he hears her comment about the wirefurs, "Speaking about political opinions, have you been following the political situation in Cliffside?"

"Well, if that's what you want to do." Selena replies. Brutus is given a level glance as she takes a longer look around, the wolfess apparently having not forgotten the rotund noble. Rokarion's comments are met with a quirked eyebrow. "Am I that recognizable?" She quips, offering a hand. "Still it's good to see you again as well. I have been keeping tabs on the situation, but not actively. I couldn't care less what becomes of it, frankly. Cliffside politics is particularly dirty business, even when it appears clean-cut."

Bazalt Grabs some food and Chew one it gulping it down heartily. "Relax.. damn-just.. relax.." HE takes a deep breath and truns around, eyes those he knew.. and ok..alot of.. Stranger figures.. a Blue... thing a fat.. thing.. He sighs and heads over-not Realizing there close to the pool untill to late HE spots the body of Water and Freezes-Staring dead at it.