It wouldn't be a Coulsand-Theirin Birthday Bash Without Cheese Wheels~

[nugqueen]

Who: Riona, Leliana and friends of the birthday girl /o/ (also new friends are welcome too)
Broadcast: N/a
Action: The Space Bar
When: Evening, September 3rd (now basically)



[The location might be a little more over the top than what Riona would expect, and yet this is Leliana we are talking about, alright. Not only that but she tried her best along with Marian and Beverly to make this a party the Ferelden Queen can remember. It truly was a party for the ages, as much as could be done at least.

Guests are greeted at the entrance with tables lined with simple table cloth, balloons and streamers and candles as a centerpiece. Finding a seat should not be terribly hard, though Leliana fully expects the errant party crasher which is why there is enough food for everyone. And booze, of course. It would not be a Thedas crew party without copious amounts of alcohol.]

Comments

[bryces_pup]

[GLARE.]

Ouch. Like I needed to be reminded of that.

[nugqueen]

I am your closest companion of the evening. It is my duty to remind you of all your mistakes.

[She's full of crap on that one, really, but hey she enjoys poking the bear now and again.]

I promise you we will get throughly drunk though. But before that - a gift.

[Leliana holds out a box, small and unassuming as it may be. Inside rests a locket embossed with the laurels of House Cousland, as a reminder of Highever, a reminder of Riona's home.]

Perhaps this will be adequate enough. I was surprised to find the design with the exact shade.

[bryces_pup]

Wait 'til your birthday, Leli. Just you wait. But I will partake in some liquor. I've been good the past few months and have hardly touched the stuff.

[She shakes her head, trying not to laugh. Hopefully not too drunk. Device or not, she's still liable to make an idiot of herself.

Her brow puckers as she's handed a box. With a flick of her thumb, she pops it open.

It feels like her heart's leapt into her throat.

She almost can't believe what she's looking at. It isn't green, like the laurels on the Cousland banner are, but it's the same blue of Highever. Carefully she picks up the locket, holding it delicately in her hand.]

I... how did you find this?

[nugqueen]

I found it on a merchant stand by chance. The color's not right exactly but I think I like you in blues.

[Leliana smiles softly, holding out her hand.]

Let's try it on, shall we? I want to make sure the chain is long enough.

[It warmed her heart to know that Riona was so happy with her present. She'd wanted this day to be equally about the things Riona deserved - her home, her family happy and healthy, surrounded by people who loved her. She'd given enough of herself to Thedas to have earned that much here.]

[bryces_pup]

[She quickly nods in agreement, handing the pendant to Leliana before turning around and holding up her hair. Tears stung at her eyes still, but she stubbornly battled them back. Today was not for tears.]

Thank you. It's... even if it's from another world and doesn't mean the same, it's a balm to have something of my family here.