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Ignis Scientia ([personal profile] 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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Re: Arrive & Mingle - 06/27.

[personal profile] hasaknightjob 2025-06-28 07:21 am (UTC)(link)
Steven's smile grew as he listened to the tale. "All the way since August? Nearly a year, that!" As though Liliana needed him to tell her.

"That's sweet, though. Well romantic. Under the stars and all. And nice that the island was able to help in a way. That you were able to make something wonderful out of something that could have been cruel with the luggage."

Not dissuading Steven's opinion that Liliana had nice tendencies deep down either.
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Re: Arrive & Mingle - 06/27.

[personal profile] deathsmajesty 2025-06-28 07:46 am (UTC)(link)
Hey, if left to her own devices, Liliana had been planning to stew over the bag and what it meant and then push it down where she buried all the other thoughts and feelings she didn't like and never think of it again!

"The part that entertains me the most is that, through it all, I had no idea that anything such thing was on his mind. Running off to Argentina? A dance under the stars while a music box plays our song? Curling up with a bottle of the wine we made last year and bits of sweet fruits? Honestly, not markedly different how we've spent other such evenings without the benefit of new jewelry." She lifted her hand so she could show off he could see the ring.
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Re: Arrive & Mingle - 06/27.

[personal profile] hasaknightjob 2025-06-28 07:49 am (UTC)(link)
"Is that the ring?" Since Liliana was holding it out, he figured it was all right to look. He quickly patted himself down for his glasses so he could better see the details.

"How interesting!" he said. "Does the pattern mean something? I'm not familiar with it. It almost looks like writing?"
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Re: Arrive & Mingle - 06/27.

[personal profile] deathsmajesty 2025-06-28 07:54 am (UTC)(link)
"Stars," Liliana said softly, looking down at her ring with a tender smile that she would absolutely be hiding if she realized she was wearing it. "An entire universe of infinite stars, just waiting to be explored."
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Re: Arrive & Mingle - 06/27.

[personal profile] hasaknightjob 2025-06-28 07:56 am (UTC)(link)
Steven took his glasses off as he straightened up again. Which meant he could see her smile now but he wasn't going to comment on it. "So like the night sky then? That's lovely. If I do say so myself."