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Post by Ashe🌟Lehanna🌟Natash on Aug 21, 2018 3:12:54 GMT -6
A few days had passed since that spot of witchy business with the gnomes, snails and spiders transpired in Tirion City… (( Before Yuletide ))
With the air still thick with the chill of the quickly approaching winter season, a light dusting of snow beginning to blanket even the coastal isle of Drachen (Drachen Isle,) the scene was set as Lehanna went scrambling after someone in particular down what one could barely make out as a pathway at the moment. Only a trail of many footsteps worn into it told of its presence, really.
The girl was carrying a few nicely wrapped boxes that looked to be presents, looking rather cozy and well dressed for the weather with a fluffy looking red scarf looped around her neck.
“I think…” Another female soul placed in front of Lehanna stopped, placing a hand upon her chin thoughtfully. “... Yeah, this way.”
Lehanna’s eyes were wide and ever attentive, keen to obey as she followed after a familiar head of brunette hair. Given the black shadow that accompanied it along with how it was all drawn up into a particular ponytail - with two weird little antennae looking tufts of hair that always found a way to stick out somehow - yes, that looked to be Nat all right! The human woman looked well dressed for the weather as well, pardoning the wealth of skin exposed in the front, of course… because this was Nat.
“You got all that, girly?” Nat asked for good measure, looking over and making eye contact with the colorfully wrapped box that should be where Lehanna’s face was, ideally. Lehanna peeked out from behind it practically on cue. “Mhm.”
The two made their way to a particular area all dressed and decorated accordingly, many boxes of a same present-y nature piled up on a table placed at the center. Lehanna placed the boxes down carefully amidst the pile of colorful presents as Nat simply stood, looking the area over thoughtfully. Her fingers found their way to her jawline, tracing it once more as she studied the scene with care.
“Still waiting on the cake, I guess…”
It was then, however, that they heard another set of footsteps draw their attention over. Someone else had just arrived! Lehanna glanced over, offering them a small wave and a warm smile.
“Hey!” She offered the new face a traditional Lehanna greeting as Nat lent them just as traditional of a crooked grin. “You ready to party?~”
@everyone! (( We’re leaving it up to you guys on who is the birthday girl/boy in this thread! If someone claims it, please play along. There can even be multiple people having birthdays too! )) Lehanna | Natash
Post by Ada ♡ Basel & Cyril on Aug 26, 2018 1:47:32 GMT -6
In that moment Basel emerged from behind the two lovely ladies, a large box in hand. The man was dressed in a flattering dark top trimmed with golden embellishments around the loosely tied collar, black pants, boots, and his usual fur cloak.
“Certainly!” He smiled brightly, his eyes drifting to Lehanna and lingering there a little too long. Once he realized this, he blushed and stepped into the fray. “Excuse me, I have a little surprise to set up.” He then weaved his way around the numerous tables and chairs, towards the front of the room before setting the mysterious box down on the table. He retrieved a knife and numerous small plates before going into the kitchen to assist with anything.
It seemed Bagel boi was too flustered to stick around little La in her adorable gettup. He didn’t want to risk being teased by his childhood friend either, so he kept himself busy for any arrivals. After all, Basel certainly enjoyed being helpful to those around him.
Post by A. N. Glasgow ♦ Erin ♦ Auris on Aug 26, 2018 10:49:09 GMT -6
Erin forgot about her birthday more than Auris forgets to clean his scales.
It wasn't until they returned from the snail-witch-gnome-spider fiasco did she remember. Although, she never made a big deal about it. Her age was a number and it's not like she celebrated it often. Maybe a cake and some tea, but not a full on party. Adventurers could be uber busy with braving the environment, thus her birthday became a small thought.
She sauntered along the pathway and followed the footsteps in the snow. She wore a heavier coat with an orange scarf and dark brown boots that sank a few inches into the snow. Her red hair whitened from the dusting of snow and she had to shake or rub her head to get them out. She hummed an old tune her parents sang to her as she approached an area of question. “Hello?”
Erin took one more step closer to a decorated area filled with presents and two pretty women. They greeted her with a “hey” and a crooked grin. She took a double take with a slight step back. Was this really happening? “Party? What's going on?” She chuckled, covering her mouth a little to hide it.
Post by Ashe🌟Lehanna🌟Natash on Aug 31, 2018 5:02:42 GMT -6
“Ohoho… you better believe it.~” The personification of a snake that was Nat was charmed in an instant by the new face that made its way through the door, needless to say. Ah, yes… red haired, green eyed elven beauty - that fit the bill for their birthday girl! Our little Natty Nat had yet to meet this rider, but she had a name and a face to work with - a face that was much nicer up close, at that.
“Happy birthday, pretty lady!” Her voice then went up about a solid octave in excitement as she officially christened the birthday girl in typical birthday party fashion a.k.a the party popper. Seemingly out of thin air, Nat then popped one of those suckers with a giant, dopey grin plastered on her face. Confetti flew everywhere - like much more colorful and much less wet snow.
”I’ve been dying to do that all day!” One could hear gNat practically think aloud under her breath as a complimentary fist pump followed. It was the little things, wasn’t it? The little victories.
And speaking of little things…
Little La had stuck around just long enough to stare deeply into the explosion of confetti that erupted from the popper, amazed by the spectacle. Truly, Lehanna had never seen one of those things before! Did party poppers even exist during the medieval times? Regardless, she couldn’t help but to find that pretty neat. Seeing how Nat was busy doing the talking, a continuation of the previous warm smile was all she could really offer before politely excusing herself from the room and following after her screaming bagel friend.
There was something even more interesting afoot in regards to Basel’s preparations… something Lehanna was more than eager to learn about.
That’s right. How to bake a cake.
If that’s what he was actually doing, that is… was it?
“Are you baking the cake?” She asked, a dazzle of interest meeting those chartreuse eyes of hers as she entered the kitchen area Basel thought he could escape to had made his way to.
Ellie sort of admitted she would kind of have gotten stuck with Mandrake anyway, it was a really cold day and the the girl was taking him on for his daily walk.
More like a dog than a dragon if anyone asked, taking care of him was the least of the humans problems.
What was really the issue was when she took him walking in town, some of the stores were lined with tasty treats or something like that, and the Hawen love to look at all of them.
Today was a day like any other, and this time the dragon probably went to far. From a distance the girl could see the party,or at the least the pretty decorations outside.
She was dressed in her a pink-jacket that had fur on the collar, and the sleeves, matched with a green turtleneck sweater,and with exception of fuzzy boots. Weeks ago the had brought them , cause her regular clothes wouldn't fit this weather. Ellie was pretty happy with them to be honest.
The lizard could see the sparkle of the decorations,and of course with a loud thump of his feet on the ground he started to move closer. Usually Ellie would tie him to her, so that it made the dragon know to stay and not go anywhere.
Mandrake was so curios, his moments started to pull on Ellie , realizing she was being pulled along for the ride. Once the dragon got almost towards the decorations, Ellie tired to pull the rope trying to pull him back.
The girl could see the other people sort of staring at her weirdly.
"Come on you big Dodo ! we need to get on with our walk!", The girl pulled on the rope tight trying to walk in the other direction. The human felt so tired that she plopped onto the ground in a tired sweat. Mandrake on the other hand just curiously looked at the sparkly things on the ground.
" You really tire me out you -", The girl than met eyes with the other females. They seemed to be having a good conversations until Ellie's big commutation with the annoying Hawen. She just froze in embarrassment, not knowing what to do next.
Post by Ada ♡ Basel & Cyril on Aug 31, 2018 19:16:58 GMT -6
As he had been setting things up in order to bake the ultimate treat for the evening’s event, Basel could see that the birthday girl had arrived with Ellie close behind and was glad gNat wasn’t scaring anyone off. He was just about to slip back into the kitchen in order to grab a few things, when Lehanna walked up. He nearly smacked one of the spatulas off the table in that moment as he brought a hand up to nervously play with a strand of hair.
“Ah, yes!” He carefully pushed the spatula towards the center of the table. “Would you like to help?” Basel relaxed a bit and smiled warmly at little La. “In fact, maybe a few others would like to assist as well? We have snacks and appetizers to set up while people wait on the cake.”
The bagel man looked about for other individuals to bring into the fray, wondering if the birthday girl should be banned from helping out since it was her special day. It was, after all, a tradition in his family to never allow the birthday individual to assist in anything for their day. Basel hummed in thought before giving a bit of a shrug. “I guess we’ll simply have to wait and see who shows up. We did invite everyone.”
Ashe🌟Lehanna🌟NatashA. N. Glasgow ♦ Erin ♦ Auris @ellieandmandrake kii Note: (( I figure a few others might have birthdays that we can celebrate in this party too. That said, Bagel needs some help setting food up and making this giant cake! ))
Post by A. N. Glasgow ♦ Erin ♦ Auris on Sept 1, 2018 8:53:35 GMT -6
A party. There is a first for everything. Well, first birthday party in a long time. Needless to say, when Nat appeared to look her up and down, studied her, Erin gained a small blush. Pretty lady intensified that blush before it faded. No one's called her pretty before.
“Please, call me Erin.” Pop!
Flying colors stick to her hair. Confetti? She giggled and dusted them out. “My … this is so much!” She caught a glance of Lehanna, who was just as surprised by the confetti as she was. She didn't come over, though. Shy, maybe?
Another voice came from behind and there was Ellie and her Haewen. Were they invited to? Has she met them yet? “Hello.” She waved at the girl and her dragon. Would it be better if Auris was here to celebrate with her? Maybe not. “Have you come to join the party too? And what a lovely dragon you have.”
The party itself surprised her. What would it be like? Were more people to come? For a hopeful answer, Erin directed her questions to Nat. “Are more people coming?”
Ellie was now kind of not nervous anymore,seeing as how Mandrake had dragged her here. The two were suppose take their walk today, but the girl guessed that staying wouldn't hurt. Mandrake seemed to be paying whit one of the balloons,liking how it it floated while Ellie sighed, "Well-yeah , and thanks but hes a bit of a handful..", the girl laughed patting the dragon side of his leg.
The other girls named Erin right ?, Ellie had probably never meet her before Speaking of other people, she really didn't know if anyone Else was coming, the girl knew the question wasn't directed at her but that still made her think.
Mean while Mandrake was still wondering around the areas looking at the pretty decorations, and turn his head in confusion at weird box things. Confused at it the dragon kind of sniffed it, it was kind of cute to see the lizard being his cute self. The girl kid of chuckled of her dragon antics , the lizard was now on his back sort of rolling,over like a adorable puppy.
Then a idea spiked in the humans head,going over to Basel, "Hey, maybe I could take the birthday girl,you know for a walk , till you guys get ready for the party huh ?", The girl whispered, Ellie really did know Erin that well, but she was sure that some time with Mandrake would be enough to distract anyone.
Arriving fashionably late is Yileizul Kailsiwun Nuvrintare's second middle name, unless it gets changed again later down the line. Of course she has to arrive dressed in her best attire to this random party! Of course! Said best attire just so happens to be a shimmering midnight cockadoodledootail dress, which, by itself doesn't look very suitable for the harshness of the winter weather, however the dark blue fur coat draped around her exposed shoulders does. The coat billows before her as she steps, dainty heels masterfully dodging any obstacles there may be on the ground. Classy.
Following behind her and practically nipping at her heels is Harold, whose ruby red eyes flicker back and forth hesitantly as he looks over the array of partygoers. He feels a bit awkward being here, for he has never really been to a party before, and nervous thoughts radiate off him the closer the two get to the Special Area. Apparently said nervous thoughts reach Yileizul and she turns on her heel, pointing a slim finger at the hulking Haewen with a sympathetic look on her face.
"You! You beautiful beast! You're going to be just fine, trust me~" Yileizul coos, to which Harold shakes his head ever so slightly, closing his eyes and making a little >.< face. Cute emoticon aside, Yileizul huffs and puts a hand on her hip, tutting softly under her breath. Well, she mustn't push her beloved, beautiful, precious, perfect dragon partner to do this if he doesn't want to. He deserves much better than that. What kind of dragon rider would she be if she mistreated the most wonderful beast in her life?
"It's...It's alright, Harold!" and thus continues her gushing, "Go take your time getting ready." And now, as if on cue, Harold takes his leave, turning back around and high tailing it to who knows where. Goodbye, sweet prince...Yileizul is immensely disheartened seeing him leave. So now, she turns to face the site of the party once more with a now icy expression on her face, dark lips pursed as she takes her time with well coordinated steps to enter the scene dramatically and with flair.
Post by Ashe🌟Lehanna🌟Natash on Sept 3, 2018 3:43:50 GMT -6
“Sure!” If it wasn’t already blatantly obvious, Lehanna was more than happy to help. She was ready to bake the heck out of a cake - or at least do her best to try to learn how to, if possible. She stood by at Basel’s command, eager to learn what she could from her cake baking sensei this fine day.
Meanwhile… As Basy answered the question on Nat’s behalf, she simply nodded in agreement along with her friend.
“We’ll just have to see who all ends up showing up.” She then answered in addition with an accompanying shrug to boot. Having gotten too excited to contain herself from popping the party popper just previously to remark on the woman’s name, Nat then took up the flirtatious character once more, her grin resuming more of a smirk state.
“Erin, eh? Pretty name for a pretty lady.~” She complimented the birthday girl quite shamelessly. But really, what shame was there in being honest with people anyway?
In due time, a familiar looking young girl made her way into the scene with just as familiar of a dragon (Ellie and Mandrake.) Nat offered the duo a wave of the hand and a small “hey,” not as small as a Lehanna “hey” as it had more of that smooth “I have every intention to hit on you with no remorse” sound to it. As per usual.
At Basy’s inquiry of needing possible assistance, Nat then glanced around at some articles of food arranged without established order. Oh. Mhm. Affirmative. Nat could totally help out here.
“Can do.~” She purred in response as she made her way over to what looked to be a basket of dinner rolls. Sure, she could sit it somewhere else where it looked prettier, but not without sneaking one of those little tasty rascals out of there! She nonchalantly stuffed one of the rolls into her mouth as she carried the basket somewhere where it felt more… easily accessible - and looked nicer - giving it more presentation value.
However, with a dinner roll still having yet to be fully vanquished a.k.a part of a dinner roll still hanging from her stuffed, chipmunk-cheeked gNat face, she took note of another rider seemingly strutting her way down the pathway towards them. Whoa nelly... Nat was in awe at the amount of emo kid fabulosity that made its way into the scene. The woman’s dark blue coat drifted behind her with the grace and magnificence of a cape - and continued to do so even after she stood still. Was there even a breeze to blow it so? That was even more amazing that it was able to do that without one. Nat wolfed down what remained of the dinner roll, brushing away the crumbs from the corners of her mouth - hopefully. Hopefully she didn’t look like a complete heathen.
“H-hi.” That was weak, Nat. What are you doing? “Howdy.~” That was more like it. The distinct sound of finger gun emojis being texted at the speed of light permeated her voice, chasing away that silly little failure of an attempt at saying hello mere seconds ago.
“I like your coat. It’s pretty cool.” One would probably give the delivery of said compliment a solid C+ as Nat leaned somewhat seductively casually into the table now placed before her, hosting a basket of dinner rolls. She brushed her bangs out of her face with some pizzazz in extension, not minding the few pieces of confetti that freed themselves and slowly drifted to the floor in the process.
Lehanna wanted to help, perfect! Basel’s eyes lit up, the mere thought of being able to spend some more time with her was more than enough to put and extra bounce to his step. Ellie then approached him with an idea, an idea to keep the lovely birthday girl preoccupied.
“That sounds like a lovely idea. I’m sure the birthday girl wouldn’t mind. Just make sure she doesn’t get lost or get attacked by a bunch of gnome-riding snails.” Basel joked lightly wondering if that was in bad taste seeing how it wasn’t too long ago they had to fight such foes. “Ah...yes, definitely see if she’d like to tag along. I’m sure Mandrake will make things interesting.” He smiled, glancing over at the dragon rolling around like a small pup.
It was then that he spotted Nat taking charge of the rolls, or should he say, eating one of the rolls and conveniently moving the break basket to a more convenient location. Figures. Not that Basel could truly be irritated seeing how the food was truly meant to be eaten. And with the arrival of another rider to whom he had not met yet, her appearance was certainly that of a peculiar nature. He raised a hand in greeting and turned back to Lehanna.
Post by A. N. Glasgow ♦ Erin ♦ Auris on Sept 14, 2018 19:29:36 GMT -6
While a nice walk around the place was an idea she wouldn't object to, Erin kind of wanted to help out. She rarely celebrated her birthday, thus she didn't care if the cake surprise was ruined. “Ah, but I would like to help out, even a little bit if that's fine.” She smiled and rubbed her arm, but Basel and Lehanna already got to work.
A voice ecsymbol of hoped from behind. A new arrival to the party! My, my this was quite a turnout so far. How unexpected!
“I think it's better that Auris wasn't here.” Erin laughed. He would go on about his saving her over and over till she was lying deep in her grave, especially to each guest at the party. He seriously needed to shut up about that.
Wait, did Nat say something? “I'm sorry, were you saying something?” A good study of Nat’s expression displayed a hint of flirting with a shameless tease. Was it directed at her? If so, red came to her cheeks. She, uh, couldn't say she returned those affections. It had nothing to do with Nat being a woman, she was by all means pretty. Erin just didn't know her enough.
She should probably walk with Ellie.
“You know what, I wouldn't mind a simple walk.”
Ashe🌟Lehanna🌟NatashAda ♡ Basel & Cyril @ellieandmandrake kii Note: (( Psst, Ellie, this takes place before Yuletide, so Erin & Ellie have yet to actually meet. Just letting you know to avoid confusion. ))
The girl nodded, she sighed, this plan to sort of distract the birthday girl was probably going to happen, if they didn't get killed in the process of having a a simple walk. She was about to make her way over to where this girl was but before anything could happen, the human could feel herself being pulled in the other direction,Ellie still was a bit confused what was going on, but of course being that Mandrake was now wanting to go on a walk again.
She couldn't just say no, but the human really didn't have to answer, the was sort of pulled by the Hawen before anything else happened.Being that on a daily bias, she would really just tie herself to Mandrakes saddle. It was sort of became a really habit , as the poor girl was sort of fling-ed over into some trees, And of course the dragon really didn't know what to do, so he really just stared at the birthday girl tilting his head to the side.
Being the ''dog'' dragon he was, this poor creature was sort of clueless of what he had just done to his rider. But it goes to show anyone this Haewen really could make anything interesting , not even watching his own strength. This was really going to be a long day for the rider and this funny puppy of a dragon, or
maybe this really was just a day like another for this pair. The girl sort of knew she really had a reputation , well for the crazy dragon that the human had bonded with. Ellie had sort of landed hard on the ground, and now she had sort of passed out, the humans body just stumped on the ground, as it just lay their.
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