☃ While the merry bells keep ringing

[reassigned]

Who: Everyone who wants to show up
Where: Building One- The Lobby
When: December 24th, early evening
Summary: When Cupid says she's throwing a party, she throws a party- and pretty much everyone's invited, if they want to be.
Warnings: Excessive Holiday Cheer and overall Cuteness Overload.

'Tis the Season

[Cupid has never been the type to do anything halfway- and that includes celebrating.

With the help of everyone who had offered, the main lobby of Building One had been rearranged, decorated, and generally spruced up in order to prepare for the party. There are small, bright lights strung between garlands and in long streams against the walls, snowflake cutouts hanging from wherever they could be attached, and the food tables are flanked by small, light-laden shrubs. A spot has been cleared near a wall for a gilded mirror roughly the size of a tablet, somehow hooked up to a pair of speakers and playing Christmas music just loud enough to be audible over people as they mingle. There's even a tree of sorts against one of the walls, complete with a bright star.

The hostess herself and her tiny assistant greet everyone at the door as best they can, and Cupid makes sure to take the Secret Santa gifts from those participating to put away until it's time to hand them out, and always, always chirps out a-]



Happy Holidays! Enjoy the party!

[-before moving on to greet the next entering guest.

Of course, Cupid being Cupid, there are a few hidden bits of mistletoe around- but decidedly nowhere that they'll be seen unless someone is looking for them.

So by all means, everyone eat, drink, and be merry! It's all in the spirit of the holiday, after all! Careful about starting any trouble though- Cupid won't stand for anyone ruining the party.]



Mingle Threads



Open Threads (those marked with a star have not been tagged)





((OOC: I'll be doing my best to keep up with linking everyone's open threads, and I'll be available via both PM and AIM to troubleshoot any issues. Feel free to shoot me a line on either! Otherwise, have fun, and happy holidays Rekindle!

Edit A: Feel free to start your own threads if you like, the mingle threads are just to give ideas!
Edit B: Secret Santa gifts can be PMed to me and I will relay them to the recipients!))

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Diarmuid nods excitedly, "Yes! That's my brother. At least, he is here! Back home I...don't have any brothers." There is a slight bobble in his voice, but he very quickly continues, "When he grows up, he will be my hero! His stories are my favorite. Father tells them to me all the time!"

"Oh!" His eyes suddenly get wide and he bows, "I haven't introduced myself. My name is Diarmuid! Diarmuid Ua Duibhne!"

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Of course. England sighed and smirked lightly. He was unsure as to how to respond. Obviously, he knew who Diarmuid Ua Duibhne was, and he remembered most of the stories. To tell Diarmuid that he was a legend was probably not a good idea. The child was so full of life, and England was going to protect him, even if he was Ireland's.

"And you know me, yes? My name is England. It's good to meet you."

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"Yes! You are Lord England! I am very glad we got to meet. Now we can be friends!" The boy pauses for a moment as if he is resisting temptation and then moves forward to try and give England a big hug.

It's almost like he's trying to seal the whole friends deal with that hug. Probably because he is.

His father would be so proud.

[unionjackoff]

England was a bit nervous about public displays of affection. Thankfully, his time in Saeng Seong had made him slightly more open, at least to hugging other people, since it was a requirement if one wanted to gain strength. After the initial shock of being hugged out of nowhere, England rested his hands on the boy's shoulder and head in response.

"Yes, I suppose we can." Friends. England seemed to be collecting those lately. He liked Diarmuid, was already considering him one of his own, even if he never revealed himself. "And if you need an adult to talk to, or an extra hug, you're welcome to come find me."

[smallspot]

"Yay!" Diarmuid looks up at him with wide, excited eyes. "And if you need anything, you can always come to me! I might only be a little knight right now, but I am still doing all I can to help people!"

And it goes without saying he loves hugs. Needing to hug and touch people is not exactly an inconvenience for him like it is so many others who have been brought here.

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England fondly regarded the child, feeling somewhat proud of his newly-collected citizen. He was getting to know such positive people in this world!

He finally, awkwardly pulled away, cheeks tinted red momentarily. "Why don't you get off to the other guests?" he said, eyes smiling. "They shouldn't have to wait for such a nice gift, such as this one you brought me."

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That pride might dull just a little if England ever hears about how Diarmuid and Cu Chulainn set their kitchen on fire, but that is a story for another time.

"Yes, you're right! Enjoy the rest of the party, Lord England!" The boy waves happily and then dashes off into the crowd to go get his next present for delivery.

[unionjackoff]

They are kids. It's understandable. Besides, England set his own kitchen on fire plenty of times!

The country let out a loud sigh and took one more look at his basket. He was going to have a lot of fun with it, though he just wished that he knew who had given it to him. All part of the fun of a gift exchange, he supposed. He decided to make his exit from the party at that time, before he ruined the night.