Partem Memoriae

[lord_wizard]

Who: Felix Harrowgate and anyone!
Broadcast: Fleetwide text
Action: A tropical world of the Yadrolla system
When: 5/31, the day after the Festival

[The parties may have ended in most of the system, but at least in one corner, as the silver confetti and plastic cups are being swept up, it continues. This time it's not in celebration of the games but something - or someone - a little more personal to some of the members of the fleet. After all, Felix had promised, in a way.

A brief text message will be sent out the fleet]

There will be a celebration this evening in memory of our friend Lumiere, who has since departed the fleet. Regardless of whether you knew him, come enjoy yourself as I'm sure he would have wanted.

[The coordinates that follow lead to a small lounge-like venue near the beach in the Brightbirds territory. The main room is bright and cozy, hosting the featured entertainment for the night, orange-skinned men and women dancers in flowing, feathered, revealing garments who make sinuous circles around the room. Musicians with guitar-like instruments and drums play throughout the night, to accompany the dancers.

On the patio there is a buffet full of small finger foods like skewers of meat and candied fruits and various other decadently simple dishes. The bar is also nearby - though the drinks aren't free, they are available at a discount for the evening.

If you want a little more quiet, the patio leads directly out onto the beach, which is also set with small cushions and tables for you to enjoy your food and drink while you listen to the waves and the distant city lights reflected in the water]

((OOC: This is a mingle! Please feel free to make your own toplevel and have some fun!))

Comments

[lord_wizard]

[He has to hand it to her, she pleads her case beautifully, and Felix himself struggles against the desire to hang onto the anger and let it ruin his mood for yet a second time. Almost mirroring her, he folds in his hands on the table as well, the peace offering between them like a mediator.]

I believe...that I understand at least the essence of your motivations...but whichever rules you were attempting to rebel against I had no part in them. It was never about the cake, Sansa, it was about the time and resources I'd devoted to it only to have it disrespected.

[theladyofwinterfell]

I know. That's why it was such a terrible thing to do. In the moment, I felt better about it, but I've felt awful since.

( Sansa dips her head a bit, wanting to show that she is truly sorry in spite of everything that happened. )

If it had been the other way around, I would have been incredibly hurt. I don't even know if I would have spoken to me about it, quite honestly, so you're a better man than I might be. I thank you for that.

[lord_wizard]

[Compliments like that, in reference to his character and not his appearance, still catch him vaguely off guard, even now. He's grown used to the idea of his merits since Corambis, but the cloud of his flaws is terribly hard to move out from under.

His gaze flickers away for a moment]

That is...debatable. I imagine that in your position I would not have confessed. And you are certainly due more credit for you honesty, however belated.

[theladyofwinterfell]

I simply did not want us to be enemies or not to make amends. It's not my way. I take honor very seriously.

( Sansa gives him the smallest of smiles. )

And next time, should I want cake, I will ask politely.

[lord_wizard]

I can't say I know much about honor, but this fleet is too small to have enemies within it when we have so many others without.

[He sighs, relaxing his pose and willing the tension out of himself with moderate success]

I'd be happy to provide. Though does that mean the circumstances surrounding your mood last time are likely to repeat?

[theladyofwinterfell]

Ah, no, that was a momentary aberration. Even my foul moods don't normally result in rule-breaking.

( Sansa laughs a bit, embarrassed at herself and the situation. )

It was quite, quite out of my character, I promise you.

[lord_wizard]

[That draws the glimmer of smirk out of him, if nothing else]

Rebellion isn't always a terrible thing.

[theladyofwinterfell]

No? Well, I'll keep that in mind - so long as it doesn't step on anyone else's toes.

[lord_wizard]

I think stepping on toes is the point, in a matter of speaking. It's just a matter of whose toes are being so inflicted. Sadly, Atroma guards theirs rather well.

[theladyofwinterfell]

Sadly, they do. Striking at them is going to be futile at best. Still, I'm not the sort of person to simply cease fighting just because there is resistance. I'll keep looking for ways to assert myself that don't involve hurting you.