it's a paaaaarty

[indelebilis]

♥ Who: Aera Mirus Fleuret and YOU.
♥ Where: Around town and at her residence.
♥ When: NOW!
♥ What: Smoothies. It's literally a party... to make smoothies. A smoothie mingle, if you will.
♥ Rating: S for Smoothie. Also I can't imagine this getting rated any more than a PG 13 for language and shenanigans.

[ A - It's shoppin' time! ]

[ In the morning, Aera can be found hanging around various areas of town, mostly picking up little things. Party hats, she's discovered, are some of her favorite things. She's also got to make sure she's got plenty of cups, too. If one is to throw a party based on the premise of whipping up various smoothies, then one needs to be properly prepared.

She's also dropping hand written invitations off and handing them out to random people, because why not?

The invitation simply reads:
'Dearest friend and or loved one,
It has been brought to my attention recently that smoothies are delicious and, apparently, on occasion, magical. With this in mind, I've realized that I do not actually know how to make a smoothie.
You are invited to my home [INSERT ADDRESS HERE] this evening for a smoothie party. Supplies will be provided, but if you wish to bring anything, please do. The more the merrier!

P.S - if Ardyn says he did not want to throw a party, do not believe him. He is lying. He is very excited about smoothies.

-Aera Mirus Fleuret'

That last part is probably a lie. He's probably not that excited for smoothies. ]

[ B - PARTAAAAAY ]

[ As the sun sinks and night falls, Aera's opened her home up to anyone and everyone. Upon your arrival, no matter who you are, you will be greeted with a hug and a kiss to the cheek, along with having a delightful party hat strapped to your head. How festive!

In the kitchen, she's got lots of things ready for smoothie making. Well... things she thinks would make for good smoothies. But if you've brought anything, she'll gladly take it with a thanks and place it with the rest of the things in the kitchen.

Go on. Make a smoothie. Drink the smoothie. Mingle. It's a smoothie party, after all. ]

[[ ooc; it's a mingle friends! Feel free to start your own threads, tag whoever you want, and have a fabulous time making chaos smoothies. ]]

Comments

[scourgingstars]

[party; open]

[Aera was very lucky she could get away with literal murder when it came to Ardyn, because the last thing he wanted was an unexpected party. With people. Contrary to the invitation, he did not seem particularly thrilled by the night's events even if he did try to put on an affable front. These things were very tiring, but if it made Aera happy he wasn't going to openly argue over it.]

[Not that arguing with her ever went anywhere to begin with.]

[closed to aera]

[At some point during the evening:]

Aera, my beloved angel, light of my life, guiding star of my heart and soul. Why is this happening.

[wildcard]

[anytime, anywhere, anything specific]

[indelebilis]

[ Aera is very lucky indeed. This isn't the first time she's sprung something on the poor man, and it likely won't be the last; when she gets an idea in her head, it's very hard to get it out of her noggin.

Also, she was left unattended earlier, which made her bored. And when boredom strikes, spontaneous parties among other things happen.

She beams at him. ]

It is happening because we need smoothies, darling. Oh, I almost forgot!

[ Unfortunately for Ardyn, she's got a very special hat for him. She wanders away for a few moments, returning with a very beautiful hat that she reaches up to plop on his head.

She admires it, clearly in awe at such a gorgeous hat. ]

You look beautiful!

[original_is_best]

[Ardyn might have noticed Verstael there before any approach. After all, he knew the man well enough and, if nothing else, he had a distinct voice that wouldn't be mistaken for anyone else'. But he did not try to speak to Ardyn first, instead choosing to approach Aera and engage in conversation with her.

It was only later that he addressed Ardyn. Shortly. He did not know if Ardyn would talk to him, if he was still angry, or how he would be received, so he was prepared to disengage if necessary. He would see how Ardyn reacted.]

Ardyn.

[wifeacle]

[Listen. She is going to try, very, very hard not to laugh at how silly you look with that party hat on your head, dearest uncle.

And fail spectacularly. At least she has the good grace to cover her mouth with her hand.]

You look very dashing this evening.

[original_is_best]

A. - Aera
Normally such an invitation would not entice Verstael, but there are two major parts that interest him.

One was Ardyn, and an excuse to potentially see Ardyn.

Another was 'Fleuret'. A name that was difficult to ignore. He needed to ask about this.

So he did attend this party, choosing the white suit over the armor - he didn't need to stick out even more among a group of Lucian-lovers - and immediately took a look around. This might be awkward, but he was absolutely going to find out about that name.

Smoothies? Unnecessary. He was on a mission here.

Of course, there was a bit of a family resemblance, plus a limited number of people, so he approached Aera after a small amount of time, "You are Aera Mirus Fleuret?"

B. - Somnus
Aera wasn't the only one of interest to him. He would attempt to start conversations with others, notably not making many attempts to involve himself in the smoothie part. Rather, he looked especially for opportunities to engage with those from his own world.

Thus he didn't shy away from Somnus, taking the first opportunity he had to approach him. "The Founder King. I've many questions for you."

C.
He was surprisingly a busy bee at this party. While he attempted to engage as best he could with certain people, he also kept himself open to others, taking note of any who showed up.

The simplest and open-ended question he could ask was simply, "You are acquainted with the hostess of this party?"

It gave people a chance to clarify who they knew here and why they were here, at least, as a start.

u know which one

[indelebilis]

As Verstael approaches, immediately she recognizes him. Not as anyone she knows, of course; but she's seen him, here and there. Or maybe that was Prompto.

Maybe that doesn't matter, because the poor man has opted to come and talk to her. Bless his sweet heart.

"Hello, dear," she greets, a cup of... some sort of concoction in her hand. "Yes, I am. You are one of Ardyn's friends, yes?"

[meridio]

Not one to throw himself into the heart of any given party, Somnus stood by a wall with his arms folded. Fragments of glitter dusted his hair and shoulders, shimmering in the artificial light of the room as he angled his head in Verstael's direction.

"What do you ask of me?"

c

[iustaegis]

Well look who it is. She expects him to have some sort of laboratory instrument in his hands, not a colorful, fruity smoothie.

"I didn't take you for the party-goer type, Besithia. It is good to see you."

Taking breaks from research is always a healthy thing to do, she thinks.

C.

[unfavorableinstigation]

Nita knew her response immediately, but she didn't give it right away.

Instead, she made a note that this man, she'd seen on the Network. And been warned about.

Not necessarily to avoid mind. Just to be careful.

"Actually, no. It was more of a surprise. Are you? Acquainted, I mean."

She sounded older than she looked; more formal. But even without being royalty she'd had reason to learn other... rescensions, as it were.

[b] OTA

[nyani]

[ Cyan is, 100%, in love with parties, but dealing with parties is a different story. She's learned to grow over time, but there's always a shred of anxiety that follows her whenever she needs to meet new people.

Even so, she wants only to make friends, because new people are only new before you introduce yourself, right? Haha. SWEAT.

Either way, SMOOTHIES. She is here to make the strawberry smoothies, or whatever she can get her hands on, and brought her pink heart guitar - Strawberry Heart - along if people would like to hear a song.

She is trying to find the party hostess, though, to at the very least thank her for the invitation to a stranger. ]

[thekingsshield]

[From behind, she'll hear a cheerful voice.]

Say, is that a guitar? Do you play music?

Re: [b] OTA

[unfavorableinstigation]

[Social anxiety, the TRUE enemy of this city!

Nita can relate, though she's distracted at the moment by her now-dirtied shirt. An incident with a blender had taken her quite by surprise-

Not enough to get tripped over, though she is embarrassed all the same.]

Ah, excuse me, but did you notice any bathrooms here?

A for Aera, then OTA!

[unfavorableinstigation]

[A]

[Nita accepts the invitation with no small amount of surprise - she's feeling a little like she's back in high school, getting invited to stranger's parties.

Still, this place is more welcoming by high school, so she's willing enough to ask:]

Hello? I mean, thank you. It's nice to meet you, but... why me?

[She pauses - and then, blushing madly at herself for forgetting:]

Oh, and my name's Nita. Nita Callahan.

[B]

[Nita does like smoothies, though, and so she can later be found at the party, helping to keep the supplies loaded and, in particular, trying to figure out if the replicators can make any good chocolate.

It's not going well so far, though, as her expression shows.]

bAM

[indelebilis]

[ This poor, sweet summer child. Aera's never met her before, but she also knows that she needs to branch out and make friends beyond those she's gotten to know and love from home.

So, clearly, extending invitations to random people is a way to do just that!

She offers Nita a smile. ]

You are very welcome, and it is lovely to meet you as well. My name is Aera Mirus Fleuret. Ah... well, you see, I've recently discovered the existence of 'smoothies' and I was hoping that other people would also enjoy them. Therefore, a 'smoothie' party was the only logical answer.

[ That makes no sense, but a party is a party and a chance to make friends isn't going to be passed up! ]

ota

[iustaegis]

A
[ After parting from the one with whom she had arrived, Pyra easily heads over to try one of the handcrafted smoothies. As expected, they are amazing and scrumptious, the perfect blend of tart and sweet. She doubts she can craft a better drink.

Raising her small cup to you, she smiles. ] Cheers.

[ Also: she offers a hand if you'd like to take it. Gotta help this world, after all. ] When's the last time you've had a drink like this?

B
[ OOps, your party hat is slightly skewed, let her get that for you. ] Ah-- allow me. [ Reaching up, she corrects your festive, colorful hat. ]

Mm. Better.

Wildcard
[ Pyra can be found mingling about the party. Hooray! ]

B~

[unfavorableinstigation]

[Nita meets Pyra's face with a very, very wry look.

It's the pom-pom on top of hers that's bothering her, but she's pretty sure it'd be more rude than it's worth to just take the hat off.]

Thanks. Any idea where she got these, Pyra? I hadn't seen them anywhere else around the city...

[Though that may have just been Nita failing to notice something, not impossible in the least in her experience.]

B

[thekingsshield]

[Partaaaay! Who's gunna say not to that? Not this guy.

But someone probably should've said no to him making a smoothie, because he A) he stuffed the blender with WAY TOO MUCH STUFF and B) didn't put the top on.

So, enjoy that miniature explosion of rainbows and flavor.

Goofy blinks, and then licks a bit off of his cheek.]

... Could use more banana.

Re: B

[unfavorableinstigation]

[Nita is in the kitchen too. And here she'd thought she'd been safely out of the way - but she hadn't accounted for the blender top being off!

Still, testing some of the explosion that's landed on her face-]

I think you're right, Goofy.

[She sounds more than a little surprised as she says it, though that may just be shock from having been hit in the first place.]

please be aera's bff goofy

[indelebilis]

[ Blenders are a new thing to Aera -- to say that this whole process hasn't been a complete trial and error on her behalf as well would be a lie. So when poor Goofy does the exact same thing she'd done just days prior?

She feels that deep in her soul.

At least the kitchen is far more colorful now, though, right?

Swiping a little bit of mixture from he kitchen table, she hums as she licks it from her finger. ]

I think it tastes lovely as is, though I'm certain that the banana would have made it more creamy~.

ota~!

[of_northern_skies]

[Having a random beautiful Lady hand him a random invitation to a random party was all very random...but Peter had smiled brightly and assured her that he'd be honored to attend. He'd also promptly asked her what a 'smoothie' was.

To be honest, he still wasn't entirely sure.]

You say I just put things in this [Yep, that's a blender in the magical medieval king's hand...] and it'll come out as a drink?

Re: ota~!

[unfavorableinstigation]

[Nita nods.]

It's easier when it's fruit; more juice to work with. And the denser a food is, the longer it'll take.

[Nita speaks from experience - at least this tech works as intended, unlike the replicators.]

[indelebilis]

[ Poor Peter. He was about to be dragged into a world of smoothie making chaos, especially when she'd told him that it was some sort of delightful drinkable concoction.

At least she's not the only semi-clueless one here! ]

Yes. [ She points at the blender, pausing. ] Yes, you must put fruit and ice. And other things, if you so wish it. Though I know not the amounts... also, I have discovered that if you do not hold the top of it, the contents come flying out.

[flawed_immortality]

Open:

[He'd honestly had no intention of actually attending this little gathering, initially. He was definitely not a party person. Then he remembered a bit of advice Somnus had given him and so he ends up hovering awkwardly in the kitchen, a bowl filled with fragrant, delicate leaves that are clearly a type of mint finding it's way onto the counter. They're rather sweet and, if they were muddled, would be a good addition to any sharp, citrusy smoothie. If only Cor actually knew what the hell he was doing.

Help a poor lost soul in over his head?]

For Aera:

[Eventually Cor manages to snag the hostess herself, though Aera's so full of energy that takes some doing. He holds up a single leaf for her inspection, looking a little sheepish.]

Somnus said I should talk to you about keeping these happy.

[How do plants, Aera? Halp.]

For the OTA~

[unfavorableinstigation]

[Nita is likewise hovering, though mostly she's been mixing ingredients. The new plant is a surprise, and catches her interest.]

Hello, there.

[Since she doesn't recognize Cor, she'll offer her hand.]

I'm Nita. What's your name? And- what is that plant? It smells familiar, but I've never seen it before...

[wifeacle]

[Open;]

[Luna was completely certain that her aunt had no actual idea what would actually make good smoothies. Which was why she had arrived with a bag of various ingredients; different fruits and juices, along with yogurt and some extra special add-ins.

Which meant that she could mostly be found in the kitchen, either helping people make said smoothies, cutting up fruit when more was needed or helping to keep things clean.]

[Aera;]

[Okay honestly she has. So many questions.]

My dearest, lovely aunt, what made you think all of this was a good idea?

[Wildcard;]

[Want to bump into a random oracle? You got it.]

[original_is_best]

[Certainly, Lunafreya would likely recognize the voice. And the face, to some extent, though she'd have never seen Verstael in this form.

On the other hand, she had yet to be born in his time.

At least he had on his most charming smile?]

You are familiar with the hostess?