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chef_chocobro) wrote2025-06-27 04:23 am
chef_chocobro) wrote2025-06-27 04:23 am
The Far Less Creepy and Far From Abandoned Mansion in the Woods; Friday Afternoon/Evening [06/27].
When the guests arrived, they would, of course, be instructed to find their way to the garden conservatory; the subtle decorations both inside the mansion and through the exterior gardens would guide most people to there, and, barring that, the steward was naturally on hand to provide and escort. There, they would find a scene that seemed almost a stark contrast to the dark and brooding decor of a necromancer, a place filled with light and life, with plants both decorative and functional, colorful and aromatic and useful, and, of course, no lack of the expected gothic or Victorian touches here and there. Somewhere, some cleverly situated water fixture babbled steadily along with the light, inobtrusive music that set the atmosphere: something elevated just slightly above casual, that slight touch of pretentiousness that was gentle in its demands for propriety and decorum and class. Comfortable chaises and chairs were arranged here and there sociably, a gathering a wrought-iron bistro tables and chairs as well, but the set-up seemed to suggest the kind of floating interactions of butterflies among flowers, drifting from one to the next with an airy regard.
And, of course, the spread of food was exceptional, lighter fair, but plenty of it, things that could be enjoyed while fluttering about with the other guests in one hand, while the other held a glass of fine wine or sparkling water garnished with fresh fruits or even a robust coffee or a floral cup of tea. Small sandwiches and crostini, bruschetta and other variations, but there were also empanadas with a chimichurri sauce, paella with scallops, pomegranate pork kebabs...
Spring rolls, summer rolls, smoked salmon cucumber rolls...
And of course, desserts, which would include alfajores dulce de leche, coffee truffles, fruit crostini, and key lime mini pies.
Needless to say, no one should be wanting for food. Just be careful not to fill up on treats too much if you plan to stay on later; there was still plenty of dancing to be had, once the party moved itself to the awaiting ballroom.
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And, of course, the spread of food was exceptional, lighter fair, but plenty of it, things that could be enjoyed while fluttering about with the other guests in one hand, while the other held a glass of fine wine or sparkling water garnished with fresh fruits or even a robust coffee or a floral cup of tea. Small sandwiches and crostini, bruschetta and other variations, but there were also empanadas with a chimichurri sauce, paella with scallops, pomegranate pork kebabs...
Spring rolls, summer rolls, smoked salmon cucumber rolls...
And of course, desserts, which would include alfajores dulce de leche, coffee truffles, fruit crostini, and key lime mini pies.
Needless to say, no one should be wanting for food. Just be careful not to fill up on treats too much if you plan to stay on later; there was still plenty of dancing to be had, once the party moved itself to the awaiting ballroom.
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Re: Arrive & Mingle - 06/27.
You knew what this was for, Don. You did and you couldn't even pretend otherwise.
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"I must sadly report that this version of Steve and Tony seem just as reluctant to seek proper medical treatment as the versions I'm used to," Don sighed. "I'm afraid my time has been not my own quite a bit lately." Ha. "But I wouldn't have missed this, I assure you. Congratulations, Liliana. Or I believe one is meant to say 'best wishes' to the bride, as it's the groom who should be congratulated on his good fortune." If Don sounded oddly formal there, even he couldn't say whether he was echoing something Thor had said or it was one of those places where old habits bled over.
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classprofession!Liliana chuckled at that. "Oh, darling, there are plenty of people in my end of the multiverse--" and, you know, one or two right here in her ballroom "--who would assure you that Ignis needs to be questioned, not congratulated, and that good fortune isn't what he can expect."
Thor's opinion on that, for example, would no doubt be hilarious.
"Fortunately, Ignis seems to care as little about other people's opinions as I."
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and it is currently causing all sorts of problems in the 616. Thor had very little room to throw stones. (Or hammers.)"Well," Don said with a smile, "in the end you're really the only two people whose opinions matter, aren't you?"
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"Quite," she assured him. "In fact, it was rather an adjustment going up to two." She was still sometimes uncertain about how she felt with Ignis' wants and needs being as important to her as they were. It was a big adjustment, even two years in.
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Or a second person in his head that he didn't understand was a second person.
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Though, of the two of them, Thor seemed like he'd be the one to be pull a 'Ohhhhh guuuuuuuuurl' with some good gossip.
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"Oh, darling, I tease," she assured him. "Besides, I have Tony and Summer to share whatever gossip I wish."
Though Summer had also proven herself able to keep a secret, considering she had helped Ignis pick out Liliana's ring, and then had watched him carry it for an entire year without saying anything to anyone.