heaaarts: (angelique)
kingdom ([personal profile] heaaarts) wrote in [community profile] kingdomdressing2011-12-24 01:44 pm
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snuggled up together like two birds of a feather would be ☆

[ Things are a little different this Christmas Eve. It's the first holiday season in years that many residents will be able to spend outdoors, and whatever drives the place has gone all out to make things festive. There are white lights and ruby garland strung up around lamp posts, red bows and wreathes adorning buildings. Even the trams are decorated, lit up on the outside and warm and cozy inside. There's a chill in the air, but for the most part it isn't too uncomfortable. Trees stripped bare of leaves by the change in seasons have had their leaves replaced by lights, and the occasional tree in the park bears large, shining baubles.

The ball this year is held in a new building, something that's popped up on the outskirts of the residential area overnight. (Of course, no one will be able to get inside until much later in the evening.) The park's a little smaller and crowded as a result, but not by much. It, like much of the outdoors, is covered in white. A light snow has been falling since early afternoon, resulting in a glistening bed of frost over the ground, the trees, and every rooftop. Much of it stretches out past the area, giving a wintery cover to most worlds. The fountains in Radiant Garden have frozen over into chaotic ice sculptures, and enough snow for a snowman (or snowmouse) can be found in Traverse Town, while the sound of carols comes from nowhere in particular in Disney Town. Hopefully no one tries to take the tram to Halloween Town for purposes of sneaking into Christmas Town. That world is barred off from entry no matter how hard anyone tries.

Somewhere around six in the evening, the doors to the ballroom open and remain so. Large wreathes decorated with red ribbon and crystal clear baubles hang on the doors. The building itself is decorated simply and tastefully, with red ribbons and streamers, dimmed lights and soft, instrumental music, perfect for the pristine dance floor. The ceiling, a true highlight of the room, is made of framed glass and gives a perfect, pristine view of the stars and snowfall outside. The tree this year is decorated with red, pale green, white, and more clear glass ornaments. Strangely enough, each is marked with a small tag. Just a simple old strip of paper, blank until someone gets close enough to see their name appear on one special ornament, in swirling red script. There are birds, hearts, stars... all kinds of simple, precious ornaments there to take. Maybe they mean something.

Like any good party in the DR, there's plenty of food. In the back room, separated from the ballroom by frosted glass walls, there are tables with glass tops and sheer white tablecloths, the largest of which is rectangular and has a placement of ham, roast birds, casseroles and vegetables, with nuts, popcorn, pretzels and cheeses further down. There are two smaller, round tables, one with drinks (non-alcoholic eggnog, ciders, and hot cocoa), and one with sweets like pudding, cookies, fudge, and sugared fruits. A group of much smaller, more cozy and personal tables are scattered in the corner near the food, with delicate placements decorated with classic red poinsettias. ]


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captive_destiny: (tell me what's my lesson)

[personal profile] captive_destiny 2011-12-26 03:47 pm (UTC)(link)
If you can...

[There doesn't seem to be any locking mechanism if Kai looks, but the chain will fall away in his hand regardless if he touches it.]
seasides: (hammer of justice)

[personal profile] seasides 2011-12-26 08:15 pm (UTC)(link)
[he has to just roll his eyes at that, honestly. rude, DR, sticking Riku here and then making it that easy to free him.]

I guess that's to be expected. C'mon, let's find a quiet corner. D'you want to grab something to eat? The food's probably amazing.
captive_destiny: (show you how to build your fences)

[personal profile] captive_destiny 2011-12-27 02:58 am (UTC)(link)
[As if anyone but Kai or Axel would have the magic touch. Riku wouldn't have even been able to do it himself, and that chain certainly wouldn't have broken for him.]

I haven't eaten...
seasides: (Default)

[personal profile] seasides 2011-12-27 03:23 am (UTC)(link)
Sounds like that's our first stop, then.

[will he mind terribly if Kai hooks arms with him?]
captive_destiny: (can't risk lying)

[personal profile] captive_destiny 2011-12-27 03:29 am (UTC)(link)
[It's an effective way to keep him from attempting to use Kai as a shield, or simply trail along behind him at an appropriate pace. He's still uncomfortable with so many people, but the contact itself gives him something to focus on. Kai will be able to feel how incredibly tense he is, especially near so many Axels and other Organization members.]
seasides: (seal of righteousness)

[personal profile] seasides 2011-12-27 05:54 am (UTC)(link)
[Kai's pushing aside any awkwardness he has about showing Riku "too much" affection in public to lean in a bit and kiss Riku's temple.]

I won't let anything happen to you, I promise.
captive_destiny: (always on display)

[personal profile] captive_destiny 2011-12-27 06:04 am (UTC)(link)
[He'll ease up on Kai's arm somewhat at the reassurance, but he's still very aware of who is around them. He trusts Kai, but it doesn't stop him from being tense. Really, nothing short of alcohol is going to have much of an affect on him for long.]

I believe you.
seasides: (hammer of justice)

[personal profile] seasides 2011-12-27 06:13 am (UTC)(link)
Good.

[he'll lead the way to the food area and let go of Riku's arm only to grab them a couple plates.]
captive_destiny: (show you how to build your fences)

[personal profile] captive_destiny 2011-12-27 06:21 am (UTC)(link)
[He'll only be able to manage a little, and most of that bread-type things. Being around Axel has made him more prone to choosing meats as well, but there isn't much else he'll be eyeing.]
seasides: (hammer of justice)

[personal profile] seasides 2011-12-27 09:11 am (UTC)(link)
[he won't be pushing for Riku to stuff himself or anything, especially not when they're free to come back and get more at any time. Kai's being pretty generous with his own plate, though it's well balanced and all that.]
captive_destiny: (tell me what's my lesson)

[personal profile] captive_destiny 2011-12-28 04:49 pm (UTC)(link)
[Quiet corner, get? If it's even possible with so many people. He's just going to pick at his plate, attention more on what's going on around them.]

I was in the middle of wrapping presents...
seasides: (hammer of justice)

[personal profile] seasides 2011-12-28 04:53 pm (UTC)(link)
We'll see if we can't leave a bit early so you can get back to that. I'll go with you, just in case this place gets any ideas of making you come back because I'm here.

[nomnomnom food.]
captive_destiny: (set restrictions separate from the world)

[personal profile] captive_destiny 2011-12-29 04:02 am (UTC)(link)
[The house will smell delicious when they get home. Someone's been taking advantage of being the only one in the house for the day. Riku nibbles on a dinner roll, but that soon gets returned to the plate. He's just too unsettled to think he can keep anything down. In the middle of a crowd he spots a young Sora in a familiar red jumper with a new matching Santa hat. It makes Riku hunch his shoulders as though trying to seem smaller than he is.]
seasides: (word of glory)

[personal profile] seasides 2011-12-29 09:23 pm (UTC)(link)
[Kai feels absolutely terrible that Riku was forced to come to this, and moves to give him a hug. he's not saying anything, because he doesn't really know what he could say.]