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?

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Re: Eddox enters the Ballroom. And so does Seyli

[kese_seyli]

It's odd to see an Andan slip, but Seyli doesn't react any differently. Just an apologetic shrug. "I was a Kel surrounded by other Kel on a moth until very recently, not particularly a good place to find a lover." Seyli doesn't go in for a great deal of artifice or false emotion, the earnest interest appallingly honest. Anyone on the Cantana would likely agree Seyli wore their emotions clear on their face.

"Did you bring them with you? The plants? Although I suppose you could have brought your lovers along with you as well."

Re: Eddox enters the Ballroom. And so does Seyli

[mawgs]

“Oh, no. No plants or lovers allowed the mission I’m afraid.” They considered bringing Em, but they wouldn’t exactly call them lovers. And Cherno is... occupied at the moment. “Hard to keep both, I’m afraid. Always seem to be getting new ones to replace the old.” Foxes and hounds, this is sounding awful. “I haven’t killed many plants—or lovers.” Eddox sighs. “Forgive me, I seem to be flustered.”

They take Seyli’s arm again and squeeze it lightly. “Shall we go walk some more, so that my feet have something other to do than fill my mouth? Not that I don’t want to have you to myself, but I should probably speak to the others.” Seyli had said to speak to Sasha, and the grid had helpfully pointed her out, speaking with another woman named Hana.

Re: Eddox enters the Ballroom. And so does Seyli

[kese_seyli]

"I'm pleased to hear you haven't killed many of either, I'm sure the rest of the team will be reassured as well." Seyli touches the back of Eddox's hand as they squeeze their arm. "I'll be sure to let everyone know," the tease as they allow themselves to be lead toward Sasha and one of the new team members.