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!

[scourgingstars]

...What.

[this is so much to unpack and he is so tired.]

[indelebilis]

I have recently discovered that smoothies are a wondrous thing that we did not have at home. And now, I am on a quest to make lots of different flavors. But in order to do that, I need recipes.

[ She could have just asked the recipe king, Ignis, but this is far more fun. ]

Besides, what a lovely way to spend time with friends, yes~?

[scourgingstars]

...I can not fault your reasoning, but is the hat really necessary?

[indelebilis]

Yes, it brings out your eyes.

[ She is hatless. The hats are clearly better off for everyone else, especially Ardyn. ]

[scourgingstars]

...

. . .

[plop, goes the hat on Aera's head.]

As a matter of fact, I think it brings out yours much better.

[indelebilis]

[ this is not fair at all ardyn why are you like this.

Suddenly, she has been hatted. She has to blink a few times to process the fact that he has passed such a lovely hat unto her head. That he has clearly gifted this wonderful thing to her. ]

You are too kind, darling. Ah, but you need a hat, too! You are far, far too beautiful to go without one.

[scourgingstars]

I'm quite fine without one, my dearest. Besides, heavens forbid I should distract from your own radiance.

[is he teasing or being entirely sincere]

[mostly the latter, surprisingly]

[indelebilis]

[ He's being so sweet, he's going to give her cavities. It doesn't help that her cheeks are turning pink from such kind words. ]

Goodness, my love! No one could ever outshine your beauty, I can very much assure you of that. You are the most handsome man in any world.

[scourgingstars]

Now, now, I promise I've no need of flattery, Aera.

[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.

[scourgingstars]

Verstael.

[Cold, but at least conversational enough.]

What do you want?

[original_is_best]

We've not spoken for a while.

[He did dare to take a step closer.]

What have you been doing?

[scourgingstars]

Naught which you need concern yourself with. I presume you've kept out of trouble yourself?

[original_is_best]

I've not been arrested yet, if that's what you mean.

[Right? That was staying out of trouble.]

I've much work yet to do to assure the safety of the otherworlders who have been brought here.

[scourgingstars]

...Why? Because you stand to gain something from them?

[original_is_best]

Perhaps some of them. Will, in particular, is quite talented. I would like to bring him back to Niflheim with me.

[An offer he'd made already several times.]

It's astounding that his talents weren't recognized on his world. He could truly be a great asset to Niflheim.

[With all the same excitement as speaking of his experiments, he was completely deaf to Ardyn's judgment.]

[scourgingstars]

To do what? Continue this pointless war between kingdom and empire?

[original_is_best]

He refused to participate in the war. He's rather fond of some of the Lucians.

His talents still wouldn't go to waste.

[Meaning that yes, they've actually talked about this. Verstael certainly didn't beat around the bush.]

Besides, I have many changes to make. I cannot be certain the end result of them. Though, perhaps it would be good to get your perspective on one of the problems.

What do you think of erasing the existence of someone who was meant to be in the future?

[scourgingstars]

[why are you Like This]

Of what specifically do you speak? I can give no answer upon something so vague.

[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.

[scourgingstars]

[just...this face]

My dear child. Do understand that your beloved ancestor has never once failed to make her will abundantly clear.

['no one can argue with aera']

[wifeacle]

I can imagine she is very difficult to argue again.

[And that she also has you wrapped around her little finger.]

[scourgingstars]

You have no idea.

[correct]