FrivYeti/ZeretanSessionSeven
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IRL Date: June 27th, 2005
Session Seven: A Grand Party
Date: 22nd of Descending Earth
((OOC: After having had to sit out the first part of the tourney, Inari definately dominated this session. :) ))
In the hours leading up to the party, Inari got a nasty shock - Hayyoth had departed, leaving only a note that more or less explained that he felt that the Solars should be doing more than just fighting in tourneys for the amusement of others, and that he would probably be back. Disgruntled, she put aside her annoyance and helped Penu and Akee get cleaned up and dressed up for the party, as the two were uncertain of their abilities as far as high society went.
The night of the party, everyone made their own way down to the event. Inari's first dance session was unfortunately somewhat lax; still distracted by her anger at Hayyoth, she was clearly distracted, and didn't make quite the splash she was hoping for. Cynis Lyrial noticed, and managed to find out that Hayyoth had left; she suggested that Inari put it out of her mind, as men did that sort of thing. As everyone mingled and chatted, the earliest hours of the party were marked by more chatter than anything else; a few people asked Inari where Hayyoth was, as he was favoured to win the tournament, but that soon lost its charm. Matias Darkblane briefly chatted with Penu, offering his condolences regarding the archery battle, and agreeing with Penu that it must have been nerves. Akee found himself in a circle of warriors that included Cathak Citrios, who warmly congratulated him on his victory in the unarmed competition.
The time came for Inari's second dance, and her friends strayed to watch her; as she prepared to dance, she noticed that both Lyrial and Cathak Jorus Relway were present for this dance. Suddenly a bit more nervous, she focused, drawing strength from her determination not to let Hayyoth bother her, and from the high-rollers in the crowd. Letting her ribbons slowly fall from her hair, she began a slow, sensual dance that could only be described as sublime ((OOC: 10 successes, no Charm use!)), to the silent awe of the crowd. After the dance, Jorus Relway himself came to congratulate (and flirt) with her; she affected ignorance. As he left, she thought she heard Lyrial mutter the phrase "offensive little worm" under her breath, but she wasn't quite sure.
The second part of the party was much more interesting; Inari was with Lyrial as she noticed, to her surprise, that Ledaal Andir, the Immaculate, had attended the party for the first time in five years. Lyrial was called away to speak with Peleps Oliana, and the Solars quietly mingled with the crowd, learning mostly that a lot of people were betting on Akee, that the event was amazing, and so on. King Relway entered, looking frail but healthy, and briefly joined the festivities. The characters noticed that the garrison commander, Cathak Peldan, stayed only as long as was polite, and that Ledaal Andir also left not long after the king's arrival.
When the time came for Inari's final dance, she was unsurprised to find it much more crowded than it had been previously, including the king himself. Determined not to mess up this last time, she threw everything she had into the song, teasing and flicking her ribbons about as she danced, and the effect was nothing short of mythic; a dance that would be talked about for years to come. ((OOC: 13 successes. The dice favoured Inari tonight!)) After the dance, Inari was getting off the stage when she saw something odd. Jorus and Lyrial were standing near the stage, talking angrily but quietly. After a few moments, Jorus turned and stalked off without lingering to congratulate Inari, and he proceeded to ignore her all night. Strange.
After that event, Inari wasn't short admirers, and Lyrial quietly informed her that she would need to get an agent to sort out the offers that she would be getting; Lyrial offered a few names, and Inari agreed to look into it. The rest of the party was basically uneventful, and the three Solars managed to get home without any muggings, demonic incursions, or other problems barring their way.
/ZeretanSessionEight
Quote of the Day:
"Makeover makeover, makeover makeover, makeover makeover MAY-KOH-VER!"
- Inari and the ST sing an impromptu song as Penu asks for help at the party.
