Chapter 3.1: The party begins

[yhlee]

EDIT: The base is sited in the year 951, in a very odd timeline that has NO h*archate. Supplies have to be brought in via rift from other timelines. Thread here.

Ashari's new base features variable layout, which has been put to use in creating an extravagant ballroom. Tables to one side boast a variety of foods, drinks both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, and the occasional euphoric drugs. Candlevines glow blue and violet, and flower arrangements interspersed with fantastic sculptures of lace-woven wire adorn the tables. The arrangements mean various sarcastic things, if you're familiar with the Andan petal language.

Music plays softly enough not to overwhelm conversation, loudly enough to set a mood complementing the low-key lighting.

Remi is one of the first arrivals from the Cantata, shepherding the mothlings. Because he's a Nirai, he has a slate and is taking notes, although he is happy enough to talk to anyone who approaches him.

The kitchen is currently adjacent to the ballroom. Ashari's voice can be heard, raised in some kind of argument with...a caterer?

Comments

Dar's signifiers

[zuhrovet]

[I don't know how you feel about Kel signifiers for Dar, but I did invent "Ashhawk Feeding Young" for a Kel fond of children and making pastry!]

Re: Dar's signifiers

[chomiji]

[Well, since you think it's OK! As you likely know, I do have a fondness for characters like Catlin and Florian in Cyteen ... ]

Re: Dar's signifiers

[zuhrovet]

[It is a shared fondness--if I have matched the identities right you wrote me a lovely Yuletide fic a couple of years ago! Thank you again :) ]

Re: Dar's signifiers

[chomiji]

[Yup, when I'm writing fic, I'm opalmatrix! I'm so glad you liked it!

And that's a wrap for me for the night. Tomorrow will be a bit odd - we will be playing D&D in the afternoon/evening, but i bring my laptop along.]

Re: Dar's signifiers

[zuhrovet]

[I think it was my first ever Yuletide present, which makes it extra special!

Have a good evening! The first move of a new chapter always explodes, but we'll slow down a bit soon...]

Re: Dar's signifiers

[venndaai]

[oh, hey, I've seen you around exchanges! *waves*]

Re: Dar's signifiers

[chomiji]

[Hey back - yes, Cherryh and Leckie fics, writing and commenting. :) ]