Gustaf arrives, following Anze.

Adjutant General Vincenzo di Malvici, 6 Malvici Guards, Anze arrive, following Calypso.

Eirene has joined the a cluster of chairs beside a bonfire.

Quenia has left the cozy benches around a toasty fire.

Quenia has joined the cozy benches around a toasty fire.

Sebastian arrives, following Juliana.

Quenia makes her way into the Saik gardens. She's dressed in an elegant fiery phoenix seasilk gown, and various phoenix accoutrements, that are both fashionable and warm. Once there, she makes her way to Lucita's side, passing off something to her. "Something to remember us by, even if you'll be visiting often," she says, passing a set of phoenix hairpins set with apatite and citrine over to her. She then kisses Lucita on each cheek saying, "Congratulations!" She lingers there only a few moments, and after squeezing her arm lightly, she makes her way over to the cozy benches around a toasty fire and takes a seat, carefully arranging the skirts of her seasilk dress so they are not too close to the fire.

Lizette, a pretty buxom barmaid arrives, following Valencia.

Lucita is standing near her husband, the two near one of the fires so the glow of heat surrounds them. The pathways have been shoveled and graveled so footing is secure. All is prepared for guests to attend. Lucita gives a soft, beguiling smile and looks down at her wedding ring, her hand resting on Estaban's arm. "Did you see the mischief on that little boy's face in the sculpture? When Lord Sebastian mentioned doing something different for us, I never imagined that! It makes one smile just to see them!" She reaches out to give Quenia a hug. "Thank you. Oh, what beautiful hairpins!"

Calypso steps in with Anze and makes her way to an appropriate seat. Seeing the exchange between Quenia and Lucita pulls a smile from her usually steeled features. This is a special occasion after all!

Eirene has left the a cluster of chairs beside a bonfire.

Duarte slipped in with the crowd and has just seemed to suddenly appear out of nowhere at the fireside table.

Carissa, a Malvici bodyguard arrives, following Eirene.

Eirene has joined the a cluster of chairs beside a bonfire.

Calypso has joined the a cluster of chairs beside a bonfire.

Dafne arrives, clad in black (surprise), a warm cloak over black silk and silvered lace. The duchess smiles toward the newly-weds and pauses to consider the crowd.

Eirene was here for the wedding, and is already lounging by the bonfire by the time the reception guests trail in. In true Lycene fashion, she's bundled up against the cold. In Malvici fashion, she's wearing her armor. She has her brandy in hand and a faint smile in place.

Anze has joined the a cluster of chairs beside a bonfire.

Anze comes in with Calypso, a small smile on his lips as well as the pair make their way in and towards the table.

Towing Aurelian arm and arm, Caelis walks fast for a pregnant woman. Not that she's trying to avoid any guards. She looks about the garden, admiring the arrangement and approaching the happy couple. "House Valardin offers it's sincerest congratulations." She offers formally and hands over a wrapped parcel with a smile. She gives Aurelian a moment to speak as she grins at her kin, waving to them.

Quenia gets A delicate cotton drawstring filled with pastel coloured sweets from a white wicker basket of sweet treat favours.

Tallius arrived a bit early, being unobtrusive and staying out of the way. He was dressed in a nicer shirt and slacks than normal, Petal no doubt insisting he not go out dressed like he was in the shop. He looks as though he feels a bit out of place, and mostly keeps to himself, trying to stay out of the way of the swarms of nobility.

Aiden gets Saiklander's Winter White Wine from a wooden chest painted white filled with Saikland Wine.

Aiden gets Saikland Winter's Mark Red from a wooden chest painted white filled with Saikland Wine.

Mirari had arrived a bit early and was settled into a warm seat by the fire. She glances around and watched people as they file in and get settled.

Eirene gets Saikland Winter's Mark Red from a wooden chest painted white filled with Saikland Wine.

Eirene gets Saiklander's Winter White Wine from a wooden chest painted white filled with Saikland Wine.

Aiden has come to the wedding on his own, quietly walking up the pathway of lights toward the festivities. His eyes look for his friend, inhaling a breath as if to keep composed. He does snitch a few bottles of wine and hands it off to his assistant to pack out for later. They're totally party favors right?


Aurelian approaches, leading his cousins technically as Caelis is with child, as they approach the couple who are each offered a respectful nod as one of the most average-looking nobles of Arx says, "Congratulations to you both. May you have many decades of happiness and children to come." Then his strikingly pale blue gaze shifts to Lucita as he adds, "Try not to have too much fun." with one of this uncommonyl seen soft smiles, along with that odd good-natured teasing tone of his.


Eirene raises her drink to Caelis to motion her niece (and niecephew to be) over to join the other Malvici by the nice hot totally screw you winter bonfire.

Aiden gets A delicate cotton drawstring filled with sweets in Saik colours from a white wicker basket of sweet treat favours.

Lethe arrives wearing a blue dress. She takes a long time looking around at all of the decor. She gets a drink for herself and goes to find a place to sit.

Valencia enters and smiles brightly at the happy couple, though she politely stays back so that others first have a chance to offer them warm and loving returns. The little vixen glances about the room, offering little nods and brief smiles to those she knows as she slips off into the crowd.

Estaban nods and smiles as every starts to arrive and come in, he stands with his wife looking tall and proud standing in his white islks only thing not white are his black boots, he smiles his blue eyes twinkling from the light. "Welcome all and thank you for coming to celebrate with us." he speaks loud enough for all to hear him.

Lethe has joined the a long table near a warming fire.

Eleanor appears to be on her own. After stopping to gather some treats into one palm, she heads for the ice sculptures. She wanders between them, examining them with delight. Tiny snowballs!

Quenia chats a bit with those at the benches where she's sitting. When Valencia arrives, she brightens a bit and waves to the Velenosa Princess. Every now and again she looks around the grounds, seeing if there's anyone else she knows who has arrived.

Calypso seems to be huddled up next to Anze. Fashion and function don't seem to be mixing for the Lycene General this evening! But she raises her glass towards Estaban when he adds in a welcome to the guests. "Congratulations Baron Estaban and Baroness Lucita!" She says loudly.

Waldemai raises a mug of good workman's ale. "Thank you for having us, my lord," he calls. It's possible his eyes are still bloodshot from a certain booze-up not too long ago.

Sebastian gets A delicate cotton drawstring filled with sweets in Igniseri colours from a white wicker basket of sweet treat favours.

Aiden takes up a wallflower position somewhere in the background, juggling a bag of candies now, which he pops one into his mouth.

Calypso is overheard praising Estaban for: Congratulations!!

Calypso is overheard praising Lucita for: Welcome to the Family!

Lord Sebastian and Lady Juliana arrive together, the Pravus siblings making their way through the gardens arm in arm, Jules head tipped a little towards Bas as she listens to her twin tell her about the artwork that is on display. Both darker haired and blue eyed, they were dressed in black. Sebastian in an umbra jacket with slate grey silk shirt, while Juliana was almost demure white silk top with an underbust correct of black falling to full skirts to add drama, her dark curls falling down her back. As they stepped into the party, Jules catches hold of a glass of wine, taking a sip before passing it to her brother and not bothering to grab a second.

Greetings offered, Caelis is totally following Aurelian over to where the Malvici sit. She isn't steering his arm that way at all. Always the proper Oathlander. "Auntie! Cousins. My nap got away from me." She apologizes and joins them. "You know Prince Aurelian?" She asks with a nod to her poor companion.

Caelis has joined the a cluster of chairs beside a bonfire.

Anze raises his glass as well when Calypso offers her toast "to tha baron an baroness."

Valencia smiles brightly to see the Marquessa Quenia smile, and she endeavors to navigate the crowd, coming to stand beside her with a sweet smile. "My sweetest Marquessa, you look very lovely tonight," she nods brightly. "It is a beautiful day, yes? To see such happiness for two people," she notes looking over her shoulder to Luicata and Estaban.

1 Grayson Guardsmen leaves, following Aiden.

1 Grayson Guardsmen arrives, following Aiden.

Eirene joins the toast. "Baron and Baroness Saik!" She looks at Aurelian and shakes her head. "Can't say we have yet. Lady Eirene Malvici. Official aunt to everyone from Southport and our vassal houses."

Echo gets A delicate cotton drawstring filled with sweets in winter shades from a white wicker basket of sweet treat favours.

Lucita's expression shows both joy and excitement as people approach and offer gifts and congratulations. She murmurs gently. "Thank you! Oh, it is so nice to see you here!" Closer friends are offered a hug and a kiss on the cheek as they approach. Eye contact is made to each lifting a glass or mug to toast and she gives a nod of appreciation to them. "Plenty of food and drink and warm places to sit or the path to stroll as it passes by the ice sculptures."

Aiden walks over to Lucita and Estaban, after poking his head inside their estate. Like what! He returns with a merry look to his cheeks, "Your gift awaits you in the music chambers." He approaches Estaban and throws his arms around him in a gruff hug, before he politely takes Lucita's hand pending she allows him, and squeezes it, "Congratulations my friends."

Duarte has been watching the bodies collect into the garden with some interest. He glances to see Valencia approaching Quenia at the fire side table and smiles, "Won't you join us, princess?"

Eleanor gets A delicate cotton drawstring filled with sweets in Saik colours from a white wicker basket of sweet treat favours.

Juliana gets A delicate cotton drawstring filled with sweets in Igniseri colours from a white wicker basket of sweet treat favours.

"Would you join us, Princess Valencia?" Quenia offers her a seat at the cozy benches. "And yes, it's a very beautiful day. I wasn't allowed near any of the arrangements, and they hired Saedrus Whisper to help with the decorations. It's just... well.. beautiful."


Aurelian is dragged along as much as one can be and not fall over, perhaps even managing to largely keep his compsure. A nods is given to Valencia as Aurelian spots the little fox, as he is led along without the chance to say much. He then nods to the Malvicis as Caelis introduces him as he says, "Prince Aurelian Valardin, a prince of Valardin. A pleasure." as though introducing himself formally for the first time. This is what happens when you drag an oathlander to a Lycene party. Eirene is offered an extra bow of the head as he says, "I do not envy you the task then Aunt of Southport. No doubt it is a true task to deal with." His tne is calm and conversational though there is a lightness to it as he seems to almost be making a joke of the overly formal titles Oathlanders are stereotyped to use when he addresses her as Aunt of SOuthport.


Juliana gets Saikland Winter's Mark Red from a wooden chest painted white filled with Saikland Wine.

Calypso glances up at Aurelian when she hears him near by. "Prince Aurelian, it is wonderful to see you again. Please, have a seat with us. Get warm by the fire. Bring a glass of Saiklands wine with you." She scoots over to make more room for him."

"Nothing would please me more, my sweetest Marquessa and my most dear Count. I thank you, both," Valencia replies with a bright smile and gracious smile as she happily joins them. There is another look about the room and a warm nod, "It is indeed beautiful and most fitting. Missere Saedrus is a wonder."

Valencia has joined the cozy benches around a toasty fire.

Aurelian has joined the a cluster of chairs beside a bonfire.

Caelis grins at Eirene. "Well, best aunt-don't tell your sister." Caelis looks to Aurelian and nudges him. "Play nice or I'll go find someone to duel with me. We were all perfect angels and never caused Auntie a bit of trouble to mind." She tells him and smiles crookedly, settling in and stretching out legs gratefully.

Anze says, "Ah, Prince Aurelian Valardin of the Valardin, i thought you mighta been tha other prince Aurelian Valardin."

Wait. Is that Aurelian? Did he come? Quenia is sure she's heard his voice. She is momentarily distracted from Valencia as she seeks out the Valardin prince in the crowd. She finally finds him, and when he has a chance to look in her direction, she beams him a bright, warm smile.

Estaban grins at Aiden moving to offer his friend a hug, "I thank you for coming Prince Aiden it means a lot to both myself and Lucita to see you here." he smiles looking around at everyone. "I like everyones attention for just a moment." he calls out to them letting go of Lucita for just a moment and moves over to the candle that stands tall, "If no one has a drink please do grab one."

Mirari gets A delicate cotton drawstring filled with pastel coloured sweets from a white wicker basket of sweet treat favours.

With a warm smile and a slight bounce to her step, Echo comes rushing in with Avaline at her side. "Congratulations!" That smile brightens as she spots Estaban. "My! You both look so wonderful today. Thank you for having us!" Delicately stepping around the two, she picks out a drawstring filled with sweets on her way over to one of the nearby seating areas, randomly dropping into a seat and wiggling her fingers to the people around her.

Isla, a small silver fox arrives, following Cadenza.

Waldemai has his ale. Wine is just a bit too ritzy for his liver. He raises the mug in anticipation.

Echo has joined the a long table near a warming fire.

Lethe gets A delicate cotton drawstring filled with sweets in winter shades from a white wicker basket of sweet treat favours.

Aiden nods and has done his part to show up, hugging the newly wed couple if they will, before he shuffles off to the side. A server offers him a glass of wine, which he takes with a nod.


Aurelian accepts the offered seat, the wine too because gasp, an Oathlander isn't drinking mlk or water or tea. He then takes a sip of the wine and nods to Anze and says, "He is a bother." simply and then to Caelis and adds, "You forget I do know you well enough cousin." but he doesn't elaborate what he means beyond another almost sympathetic, or is it apologetic nod to Eirene. His eyes do dart about here and there at times, one of which catches sight of Quenia smiling at him which yields another polite nod and a partially raised goblet in greeting before there is another sip and his focus goes back to his own group.


Cadenza had managed to make it, slipping in quietly since she was running a little bit behind.

Aiden has joined the a path of ice shrouded lights.

Calypso raises her glass to Cadenza as she spots the Velenosa princess coming in to the Garden.

Avaline comes along with Echo, positively beaming at Lucita and Estaban both. "Congratulations indeed!" Avaline says. "You take care of each other, all right? Truly," she says, moving to Lucita to embrace and moving with her sister to settle down and look around at the gathering crowd, wiggling in fingers as well at everybody.

Sebastian and Juliana have their glass between them that they share. His attention turns toward Estaban and Lucita, but his steps carry him in the general direction of Aiden, coming to stand somewhere nearby until after whatever words their host wishes to share.

Sebastian has joined the a path of ice shrouded lights.

Juliana has joined the a path of ice shrouded lights.

Seeing Calypso, there was a sigh of relief it would seem as she made her way towards her. Waving she would lean in to whisper softly as she hugged that cloak around her tightly.

Cadenza claims that.

Avaline has joined the a long table near a warming fire.

Calypso leans in to listen to Cadenza and then grins, gesturing to the open seat beside her. "By all means, we would be honored."

Valencia offers a bright and warm smile to Aurelian as he is spirited away and the happily accepts the invitation to join the lovely Marquessa Quenia, the dangerously charming Count Duarte and the ravishing Mistress Mirari by the fire.

Nightshade, a tiny black kitten have been dismissed.

3 Rubino and Zaffria guards have been dismissed.

Ariadne have been dismissed.

Penelope have been dismissed.

Quenia looks mortified for a moment, a light flush coming to her cheeks at something said at the cozy benches.

Bianca arrives, following Costas.

2 King's Own Guardsmen leaves, following Eleanor.

Julian moves along side Sebastian, her arm linked in his, free hand catching hold of her skirts so they do not drag to much along the ground as her bother moves toward Aiden. Her gaze settled across the garden for a moment before turning back towards the conversation at hand.

Caelis settles her cloak over her belly and turns up her nose at Aurelian. "Hmph. I don't know what you mean." Her eyes crinkles a bit though and she holds out her hand for his wine to take a sip.

Cadenza has joined the a cluster of chairs beside a bonfire.

Lethe gets Saikland Winter's Mark Red from a wooden chest painted white filled with Saikland Wine.

Avaline gets A delicate cotton drawstring filled with pastel coloured sweets from a white wicker basket of sweet treat favours.


Aurelian isn't affected at all by Caeli' protests as she reaches for his wine he asks, "Sure about that? You might get another Oathlander like me who drinks wine and cares little for bacon." another of his soft smiles and what passes for a teasing tone.


Cadenza would smile then as she settled down in that seat next to Calypso. "Thank you."

Lucita returns the hugs from her cousins and murmurs a soft thank you to them. When Aiden mentions a gift having been delivered to the Music Room under construction her lips part to frame a soft 'Ohhh! Oh my, now you have me anxious to see what it is! We can look at it later, yes?" She gestures at the guests around as reason not to rush in and look right then and there!

Valencia gives a little smile to Cadenza as she arrives, but her attention for the most part is held by the discussion by the fire. "Is it really that bad?" she asks Quienia with a sweetly teasing smile.

Quenia looks to Valencia. "When I step on feet? Yes!" she exclaims, looking somewhat mortified once more, then something Duarte says at the benches causes her to flush again. She does not answer him.

Aiden smiles at Lucita, "Yes, we can look later." Spoken with some encouragement, "There's no need to leave your guests unattended yet. The night is young." He settles back though, standing around close to the Pravus Twins, engaging them in light conversation.

"I like to thank everyone for coming to to celebrate with us, it means so much for everyone to be here. But we also thought it would be good to honor those close to us who can not be here with us this evening and so in their name we will light this candle in our unity and in their name that have been engraved into it. I ask that once it is light all hold your glasses up and toast to them and drink deeply and do not be sad but eat, drink and be merry selebrate for those who could not be here and have fun!" he gets a small stick to light it on fire and looks to Lucita putting his hand out to her so she can help him light the candle.

Quenia starts to say something else in response to banter at the cozy benches, but then Estaban saves her when he begins talking. She quiets, so as to listen.

Catching Valencia's look, Cadenza gave her a quickly wave before looking up to listen to Estaban.

Waldemai raises his mug.

Caelis lifts a glass at Estaban's words, having stolen Aurelian's. She toasts the pair and hands it back to the prince with a smile.

Sebastian raises his glass of wine and takes a sip from it in toast before passing it over to Juliana so that she might do the same as they settle in near the lights and sculptures not far from Aiden.

Dressed up for the evening in a rare departure from his functional leathers, the Sword of Southport bears a pale adornment in contrast to his light-consuming umbra formalwear. The Archscholar of Vellichor rests an alabaster hand upon his dark sleeve as the pair enter the gardens, and Costas pauses a moment utter some low words in an aside to Bianca before leading the holy woman down the path to where the revels are in swing. Predictably the Malvici clan's kept blade moved first to near where Duchess Calypso sat, and quietly pulled first a chair for the woman he escorted and then one for himself while observing the lighting ceremony at the center of attention.

Ezekiel the German Shepherd, 2 Sea Rover Bodyguards arrive, following Artorius.

Tallius has left the benches basking near brazier heaters.

Scamp the raccoon kit leaves, following Tallius.

Bianca has joined the a cluster of chairs beside a bonfire.

Calypso raises her glass up high when Estaban says his words. "To Baron Eos, Baroness Kima. To Lord Pietro, to Marquis Vincere." And when the names of the fallen close family are rattled off in fond memory, she takes a drink.

Corban makes his way into the Saik Tower, his umbra cloak billowing behind him. He stops off to get himself a glass of wine, and then pauses so that he might get his bearings to the room and elsewhere. Where to join. Where to join.

Costas has joined the a cluster of chairs beside a bonfire.

Duarte raises his glass in toast, then takes a sip - his eyes tracing the people, and their smiles, from behind the rim of his glass, but Bianca receives his lingering attention most thoroughly. He sets his glass down and re-directs his gaze to his table mates.

Artorius arrives juuust in time when the fallen family is named, and he lifts a drink. "To the fallen." then he mumbles. "Hail the victorious dead." he sighs a moment before he approaches Caelis, touching her shoulder as to let her know he was there.

Lucita moves with Estaban over toward the candle and reaches with him to hold flame to the wick so it can be lit in memory of those who can not be present with them. "This was an idea from Seraph Ailith who made the candle for us. We believed it a lovely thought and something that we wanted to do and share with our friends and well-wishers."

Quenia visibly steels herself, when Estaban mentions the fallen, and raises a glass with the others. She's not quite able to say her brother's names, so she simply moves her glass in a toasting motion, then downs the wine - perhaps a touch too quickly - emptying the glass. She hadn't quite expected this bit of ceremony.

"To old friends who gave their lives so we many freely live and celebrate out own," Eirene says solemnly without trace of sarcasm or humor. "To them. And to us."

Standing with Sebastian and Aiden, Juliana takes the offered wine as the toast is made, drinking with a slight rise of the glass before doing so. She doesnt' keep it however, handing the mostly empty glass off to an attendent and catching a new one which of course is handed to her brother as she turns back to the conversation.

Bianca moved alongside the Sword of Southport, a small smile touching her lips in regards to whatever whisper had been passed to her though no verbal response yet given. Gaze flit aside soon after, rising upon the announcement of a pending toast though as they reached the grouping near the bonfire a nod was granted to them and she motioned to take the offered seat at the behest of her escort.

"To the lost." Costas quietly spoke as he lifted a glass in toast with the rest of the party, nodding along with Calypso's naming of some very close to his heart.

Caelis looks up at her brother and beams! "Artie! Sit! Oh, bring me some wine and then sit. I had to steal Aurelian's. Poor man." She says cheerfully, wrapped in a heavy cloak. Anze gets her very brightest smile and brow waggle.

Valencia's face goes as smooth as glass, her expression unreadable as lifts her glass and brings it delicately to her lips. The little vixen takes another silent scan of the room, her dark glimmering eyes sweeping over the faces. She pauses a moment, her gaze lingering briefly, before returning her attention back to her present company.

Aiden lifts his wine glass to the toast over those who are lost, taking a long drink of it after the words are spoken to remember them.

Calypso grins up at Artorius when he arrives. "Two wines maybe? Oh.. probably two or three bottles actually. This is a celebration after all. We're welcoming a new Baroness in to the fealty." She says with a raise of what is left in her glass towards Lucita.

Lethe lifts up her glass and takes a drink.

Mirari raises her glass briefly whent he toast is made, and then leans in, quietly speaking to Valencia before she takes a sip.

Anze raises his glass in toast as well, before glancing to Artorius as people at the table start yelling orders at him. "If you're tha new house servant Artorius, some bread an cheese wouldn't be terrible either."

Calypso humms when Anze speaks up. "You're right. That is far too below a Count. Please, have a seat. Someone will bring us wine I'm sure." She says to Artorius, remembering her gracious and dignified tone now it would seem.

Estaban smiles once the candle is lit he looks to Lucita leaning in to softly kiss her and then looks around, "Lets have fun!" he smiles, "Where is Sparte when you need songs sung!" he grins at Aiden and moves around t start talking with people.

Valencia nods to Mirari and answers in kind, her expression still cool but not unkind.

Artorius just chuckles at his family as he gathers three bottles and sets them at the table. "Here you are. Now then, what all did I miss?" he smiles then to his family and friends as he takes a seat, his guards being left outside as to keep the sanctity of celebration alive.

Lethe has left the a long table near a warming fire.

Spotting a knot of Oathlanders and Lycene that he knows, Lord Corban makes his way through the crowd with his glass of wine and appears near Caelis, Bianca, Calypso and the rest. "Do you mind if I join you?" he asks, as the bonfire crackles nearby. "Lady Monique was tied up with some Telmar Ministry business and will join us when she is able."

Lucita smiles gently at Estaban as she says to him. "Our thoughts are not glum, they would not miss a good party. We like to think of them and the joy they would share with us at such a time." She starts to mingle with others, and says. " To friends, to joy, to each of you who came to share this evening with us!" Servants circulate with a variety of drinks and foods to be enjoyed.

Calypso glances up as she spots Corban and grins. "Lord Corban, by all means. Please come and join us."

Corban has joined the a cluster of chairs beside a bonfire.

Calypso has left the a cluster of chairs beside a bonfire.

Adjutant General Vincenzo di Malvici, 6 Malvici Guards leave, following Calypso.

Adjutant General Vincenzo di Malvici, 6 Malvici Guards arrive, following Calypso.

Calypso has joined the a cluster of chairs beside a bonfire.

A messenger arrives, delivering a message to Lucita before departing.

2 House Wyrmguard Guards, Springbottom, the ravenous pygmy goat arrive, following Sorrel.

Lucita laughs softly at Estaban. "Not sure Sparte's singing ...here? You really think?" She teases gently, lifting her gaze to stare upward. "With luck a friend said they 'might' be able to come sing for us, if their timing worked out."

Sorrel is late to the party, but she's here, all dressed in red with little sorrel flowers embroidered on it. Apparently, she takes her namesake flower a bit seriously. She smiles as she enters, looking delighted at the wedding party, and she heads over in the direction of the bride and groom to offer her hearty congratulations. She approaches Lucita and her tall husband Estaban all smiles. "Many happy returns to the happy couple," she offers brightly.

Quenia has remained quiet for some time, until Valencia says something. She nods to her words, and offers her a feeble sort of smile, then to Duarte too. She looks over at Lucita and Estaban, offering them a cheerier smile, and raising her newly filled glass in their direction again, this time taking a lighter sip. Then, she gets an impish gleam in her eyes. "Excuse me," she says to her table mates, as she rises from her seat - putting her nearly filled glass where she was sitting to perhaps save her seat, and then she idly wanders away from the warm benches.

Valencia says something softly to Mirari and then draws a quiet breath and nods to Quenia as she departs, watching the woman go for a time before turning thoughtfully back to the conversation.

As the reception line ends and mingling begins, from Saik Tower come a few musicians, bring a few instruments with them. They set up near one of the fires and begin to play happy little tunes, suitable for dancing in the cleared area.

Quenia checked dexterity at difficulty 15, rolling 1 lower.

Quenia checked composure at difficulty 15, rolling 0 higher.

Quenia leans over, dips her hand into the snow, packs it into a light ball, and randomly tosses it... in Valencia's direction. Aaaaand. Splat. It hits the seat where Quenia was just sitting. She does her best to keep a straight face, and it seems she does a marginally okay job of it.

Duarte oh shits! out of the way in response to the incoming snow missile.

Echo has left the a long table near a warming fire.

Avaline has left the a long table near a warming fire.

Avaline leaves, following Echo.

Lucita gives Sorrel a big smile as she arrives and murmurs to her. "Thank you. I was hoping you could come! Look over there, music! Would you have fun working with them, maybe singing for us?"


Aurelian's strikingly pale blue gaze shifts to Quenia's failed snowball assault of doom and says, "I fear I may have to come to the defense of my friend of that happens once again. I would prefer to avoid more combat scars Marquessa."


Valencia checked composure at difficulty 15, rolling 9 higher.

Estaban looks over and snickers spotting Quenia start chucking Snow balls, he downs his drink and moves over to the Malvici and co table, "Good Evening all!" he smiles at them all. "I do hope you all are enjoying yourselves?"

When snowballs start flying that is when Mirari decides it's not a good idea to sit near Valencia anymore. She holds her glass high to keep from spilling it and vacates to a new and less dangerous bench.

Valencia blinks a moment and casually looks down at the ice splattered seat and then up at Quenia. Her lip twitches and her eye flash with a playful fire, and it would seem the little vixen is doing all she can to keep her dignified composure. She looks to Quenia again, daring her to try another.

Kit, the grey fox, a tiny man with a BIG unpronounceable name arrive, following Monique.

"I would be happy to sing for you," Sorrel replies with a smile. "Although I didn't really have anything prepared. I'll arrange with the musicians, though." She gives Lucita a kiss on the cheek and wanders off to go speak quietly with the musicians.

Like a cat traversing an unknown territory for the first time, Duarte cautiously returns to his seat.

Calypso glances up when Estaban comes over to their fire pit. "Baron Estaban. Im so happy for you both. Lucita will make a fine Baroness. She has such a beautiful singing voice. Just the brightness the Tower needs." She nods and then looks back to the Malvici+ group at her table. "It seems we're developing a new line of jokes at Aunt Eirene's expense. And she is taking it in stride."

Quenia checked dexterity at difficulty 15, rolling 8 higher.

Eirene is flipping the bonfire party off with good natured cheer. "If half of what they're saying is true, I expect them all to burst into flames."

"Is that a dare, Prince Aurelian?" Quenia replies impishly in his direction, giving him a curious look. And then, there goes Valencia daring her too - with that look of hers. "I was told to try and have some fun," she notes, a grin reaching her eyes. She deftly reaches into the loose snow again, packs a snowball, and throws it in Valencia's direction - again!

Caelis beams at Estaban. "Look at you being respectable. How does it feel?" She asks and pretends to cringe in pain at Eirene's words. "Auntie, your love is making my bones ache." She protests and shakes her head before reaching for her wine again.

Calypso places her hand over her chest. "I never tell jokes at her expense. They must have the proper written consented of the authorities to be told." She pauses, replying after a beat. "They must be properly warranted." She looks to Anze then to see if he gets it.

Sebastian remains over by the ice sculptures with Juliana and Aiden, speaking quietly with them and sharing a glass of wine with his sister as he watches the guests. The impromptu snowball fight draws his attention for a moment and he smiles a little in amusement as life imitates art, one of the sculptures being of a snowball fight, after all.

Aurelian checked dexterity at difficulty 23, rolling 12 lower.

Duarte sees this one travel through the air - in slow motion. He turns, grabs his drink, and completes a spin out of the way - to a standing position a few steps away from the table under siege.

Mirari gets to her feet, walking through the crowds to sit in a cluster of chairs by the bonfire.

Looking to see Estaban walking over Cadenza would give him a smile. "Congratulations!"

Mirari has left the cozy benches around a toasty fire.

Mirari has joined the a cluster of chairs beside a bonfire.

Caelis snorts at Calypso's joke.

"We'd only birst into flames if you said somethin nice." Anze points out to Eirene before looking to Calypso and blinking. "You have the worst jokes." Seems he's smiling about it though anyway.

"I'm very funny." Calypso says to Anze, gesturing to Caelis. "See."

"There's the man!" Costas lifts up his wine glass in salute to Estaban as he nears the knot of Malvici and friends. "How many time you walk down to the docks and try to board a ship this morning? Wait, don't answer that."

Eirene gives Calypso a 'really?' Look. "You are the authorities, Duchess." She grins at newlyweds. "Congrats, kids. I expect the best lullabies for your future bra-- babies."

Artorius laughs a little at Caly making jokes. "Heh...you making jokes. that alone is a wonder." he teases his cousin before looking to his sister with a soft smile, taking a seat right next to her before looking to Eirene. "Hello aunt..good to see ya." then Estaban shows up. "There's the man of the hour!"

Monique slips in late, and not wanting to make a scene, quietly looks for Corban. Spying the Telmar, she slides up behind him, covering his eyes with her hands and murmuring something low.

Valencia has rolled a critical success!
Valencia checked dexterity + dodge at difficulty 23, rolling 55 higher.


Seems Aurelian was indeed serious as he leaps up to try and take the snowball instead of Valencia. Unfortunately for the not so graceful runner/diver, Aurelian doesn't even get close to intercepting the lethal projectile. While he doesn't fall over, he is still a few meters away from his target. Prhaps war has been declared at the wedding already.


The snow ball continues it's slow, matrix-like travel through the air in the direction of the princess from Velenosa.

Anze shakes his head at Calypso still smiling "I love you" he says before raising his glass towards Estaban now that he's by the table "congratulations."

Caelis shakes her head. "Caly has the best jokes. It runs in the family." she looks at Artorious with surprise. "Silly Art." She leans against her brother and chuckling at at Costas. "Esta's been planning his wedding since he was seven. I would as Lucita if she's been eyeing boats."

Aiden checked dexterity + all at difficulty -1, rolling 20 higher.

Lucita overhears Caelis's comment and playfully winks at her. "Respectable, hmmm?" And she looks at Estaban to tease him. "You must be respectable? Certainly! For now, or you may discover how a singer's yelling might sound." And at that she gives Costas a little grin.

Bianca had fallen back to a place of quiet observation as she sipped her wine and listened idly to the crowds surrounding her. When Estaban approached she dipped a low bow of her head, motioning to speak but a little latent and before words could be formed the man was engaged with others. She smiled, instead returning to an active ear rather than interjecting though her head turned at Monique's arrival.

Corban starts a little bit when Monique appears behind him, but then laughs and turns so he kisses the tips of her fingers. He then leans back and whispers something back to the redhead, a small smile on his lips.

Costas cackles a response to some private joke in Lucita's words, wagging a calloused finger in the bride's direction.

Aurelian has left the a cluster of chairs beside a bonfire.

The little vixen is the epitome of elegant grace as the snowball comes hurling towards her. There is a only a moment for a little lift of a finely arched brow and suddenly she it not there as the snowball splatters across the back of seat where the little raven-haired princess was formerly siting. Valencia grins an predator grin not so often seen on the face of the petite princess and she turns to Lucita. "My most beloved friend," she calls out to Lucita, her honey sweet voice playful and warm. "Permission to engage?" she asks with a brief glance to the bride and then back on her target, the lovely Quenia.

Artorius has joined the a long table near a warming fire.

Two small specs of snow from the resultant splatter find their way to Duarte's cuirass and he decides he must go tidy up.

Estaban grins at everyone and chuckling, "Good to see you Artorius its been a bit my friend." he moves to clasp his shoulder, "Ahh Costas! yes about that I shall not answer that." he smirks and then looks to everyone, "Thank you, I am clad you all are here." Lucitas words hit his ears and the mans cheeks may have just turned a light pink in color. "Ahem."

Duarte has left the cozy benches around a toasty fire.

Orland leaves, following Duarte.

Monique has joined the a cluster of chairs beside a bonfire.

Calypso grins at Caelis. "Thank you cousin." She says and then leans in to Anze a little. "I know you think I'm hilarious. Its why you married me." The steeled Duchess says as she leans in to kiss his cheek in a rare public display of affection.

Lucita lifts her hand to say. "At will, my friends! Just avoid any who truly do not want to join. Tonight is for having fun!"

Monique waves to Bianca over Corban's head before, taking a seat at his side. "This is beautiful, isn't it? Lady Lucita is the most stunning bride!" She offers a grin around the bonfire. "This seems like the safest spot."

Anze smiles when Calypso kisses his cheek "something like that."

"Lo and behold he blushes." Caelis teases Estaban. She looks to the bride with a crooked smile. "Well done. He's not much of a blusher either. Unless he's singing."

Mirari smiles at Cadenza and wiggles her fingers in greeting. "Nice to see you again, Princess." She dusts some snow off of her skirt and tilts her head. "How are you settling in?"

The band strikes up a merry tune, a happy little wedding-appropriate love song. Sorrel sings along, her lovely voice carrying with warmth and fine musicality.

Monique has left the a cluster of chairs beside a bonfire.

Kit, the grey fox, a tiny man with a BIG unpronounceable name leave, following Monique.

Kit, the grey fox, a tiny man with a BIG unpronounceable name arrive, following Monique.

Estaban grings and leans in to whisper something to Caelis before leaning back up and smiles, "Please if anyone should need anything please just ask." and off he goes to anything table.

Quenia grins openly at Valencia when she asks permission to engage, but the problem is she's already BY the loose snow. So, she just dips her fingers in. This time, she aims at Aurelian, since he decided to come to Valencia's aid. "So, I decided to have a bit of fun," she explains to him as she chucks the next snowball at him.

Cadenza would chuckle a bit as she nodded. "Nice to see you too. And I"m getting there. Finally getting ready for a party I'm throwing. It's....a process." A pause and she would smile. "How are you?"

Caelis flips off Estaban with a smile.

Bianca's neck craned as attention drew toward the familiar vocals of her cousin, another sip of wine taken as idle smile graced her lips. It was at that point she let attention wandered, taking in the snowball fight as well as the other attendees. Her hand lifted in distant greeting to Aiden, Juliana and Sebastian.

Valencia gives a dubious look to Lucita. These things never stay just to those who wish to participate, but permission is granted and so the little vixen obliges, setting off towards Quenia with a playfully fierce flash of fire in her eyes, her hips rolling smoothly as her stride quickens and she moves across the floor to close the distance between them. And then Quenia sends her icy missile Aurelian's way.

Sebastian smiles when he sees Bianca's greeting in their direction. He lifts a hand to wave to her in return from where he stands with Juliana and Aiden.


Aurelian sways a bit to the side as Quenia's snowball goes flying over his shoulder as he starts to silently walk towards her casually. Cue the Terminator walk towards Quenia, da, da, dum, da, dum.


Calypso follows Bianca's gaze across the Garden and raises her hand to the Pravus-Grayson bunch in greeting as well.

Estaban comes walking over to Aiden and co, "Hello, I do hope your having fun!" he chuckles as he is flipped off by Caelis.

A messenger arrives, delivering a message to Monique before departing.

Lucita moves over to near the bonfire to say "That is a lovely dress, Lady Monique." She gestures toward the large lion ice sculptures. "That would make a good barricade if any snowballs should start to get too close and the table there is sheltered by them..mostly." She extends the motion toward the amusing other sculptures. "Aren't they nice? They represent family, and children to come, building friendships and to remember the how laughs, fun, can lighten burdens. Lord Sebastian did a good job on them!"

Aiden is finished his wine and with a quiet look on his face, places an empty wine glass on a server's tray and takes up another full one. He tips his head to both Sebastian and Juliana, as if he was about to leave. In fact, he was. Until Estaban is like, bam, right there. Aiden side steps a bit, surprised, clearing his throat, "Yes. Fun." His lips draw up in a thin line.

"Nowhere near as lovely as you look tonight," Monique tells Lucita in earnest, breaking away from her conversation with Corban. "I'm quite adept at dodging, though. I should hate to bring any fire down upon those stunning sculptures!"

Sebastian smiles as Estaban approaches and says to the Groom, "Our congratulations. And yes, thank you. I heard that you had quite a bit to do with the planning of the festivities. It's all quite nice. I liked the addition of the candle." He smiles over at Lucita as he overhears her talking about the sculptures and lifts a glass in her direction and mouths "Congratulations" to her too without shouting over and interrupting her conversation.

Eirene is standing to get out of the cold. Even if she's next to a bonfire.

Quenia checks the path, and puts a little distance between them that keeps her still in reach of light snow; the last thing she wants is to get any gravel in her snowballs! She reaches into the snow, and lightly packs another ball, lobbing it at Aurelian again. It's only fair! She lobbed two at Valencia.

Orland arrives, following Duarte.

Corban turns his head when Luctia comes close, rising for the bride. "As Lady Monique says, you look absolutely stunning, Lady Lucita. Congratulations to you. A Baroness. Limerance bless you both, and your Houses."

Calypso inclines her head to Eirene as she starts to make her departure. "Good night, Lady Eirene."

Juliana, having just been drapped in Sebastian's cloak, looks up at Estaban as he steps up. A nod of her head and smile. "Yes, congratulations my Lord. It's a lovely party indeed."

Duarte returns back into the fold, now clean.

Eirene says, "Blessings to the happy couple. Now go screw like lions and make a few cubs already!" She raises a glass to Esta and Lucita which she completely walks off with as she heads back to the Malvici estate. It's not like she can't give it back later. "The twins need more cousins to play with."

Bianca lifter her hand to the departing Eirene. "Be safe, my lady."

Estaban nods his head, "Ahhs Lord Sebastian it is a pleasure to finally get to meet you. Thank you for the sculptures truely amazing." he smiles and looks to Aiden putting a hand on his arm, "If you must Aiden." he nods to the Prince then smiles, "Thank you M'lady." he looks over to Eirene and grins at her words.

Eirene murmurs a farewell to Bianca and absconed with her stolen/borrowed glance.

Taking advantage of Quenia's distraction, Valencia finds her way to the woman's side, dipping gracefully to gather a little snow in her hand. She smiles slowly, "My beautiful Marquessa," she says as she glances to the snow in her hand and back. "I do believe you were trying to catch my attention, yes?" she asks, her dark eyes dancing playfully.

Eirene murmurs a farewell to Bianca and absconed with her stolen/borrowed glass.

Eirene has left the a cluster of chairs beside a bonfire.

Carissa, a Malvici bodyguard leaves, following Eirene.


Aurelian attempts to move out of Quenia's second round of frozen projectile warfare, but his slow movements don't work this time as it impacts harmlessly against his cloak that doesn't match the rest of his silken garb. Yet he continues to silently walk casually towards the Marquessa.


Gino, a surly sailor, 1 Velenosa House Guards arrive, following Antonio.

Waldemai has left the a long table near a warming fire.

Aiden looks to the hand on his arm and by some miracle he doesn't drop his glass of wine when he steps in to embrace his friend the Lord Saik. It's a tight hug before he steps back and nods, "I am going to go check on the gift that I left you and your wife... I'm," he looks around, "needing a break." His smile is forced, "Congratulations again, my friend."

"A pleasure to meet you as well," Sebastian says to Estaban and gives a dip of his head. "It was my pleasure to create them for the occasion." There's a smile that he gives to Aiden as well as the Prince makes his departure. "And I'm not sure if you've met my sister, Lady Juliana Pravus," he introduces Estaban.

Caelis looks over her shoulder. Seeing Aurelian is well distracted, she gathers up her cloak, hastily kisses foreheads-all the fam+ anyway and dashes!

Caelis has left the a cluster of chairs beside a bonfire.

Karrigan's Watchful Avalanche, a Snow Shepherd puppy of ultimate fluffiness leaves, following Caelis.

Antonio is late. Proably. He's on Shore Time(tm) anyway, which means he shows up when he wants to. But he's here right? That has to count for something.

Calypso smirks and looks to Aurelian. "I believe your charge just slipped her guard, Your Highness."

Lucita's cheeks warm, then flame at Eirene's words. There is a cough, and a quick glance around as if hoping others really did not hear that. Finally there is a laugh, she shakes her head and just says. "...Lady Eirene."

Aiden has left the a path of ice shrouded lights.

Duarte maneuvers himself around the snowball war and weaves through bodies, ducks under the arms of a servant carrying a tray, steps aside and lets a young child pass - offering a little bow - and eventually makes his way to Bianca. Following the lightest touch of her shoulder he kneels beside where she is seated and gives a message.

"I believe that the Lord and I have passed in proximity a number of times but never actually been introduced." pause glancing to her brother with a smile and wrinkled nose. "Luis forgets every time." then back to Estaban. "A pleasure my Lord."

"Wasn't it you who suggested that we should enjoy the party?" Quenia replies mildly to Valencia. "That our fallen would want to see us happy?" She grins widely. "Truly, the first snowball could have gone anywhere, I randomly tossed, and it was my seat that I hit. But, you did issue a challenge after that, and so... yes." Her tone is playful, "So I did! And now that I have it, what are you going to do?" she says as she takes a step or two back, but is still within reach of Valencia. Aurelian is probably very close as well. She doesn't toss a new snowball yet.

Cadenza finally had some alcohol in hand. Well....now her sore aching muscles could relax a bit at least. Closing those blue eyes, she would just smile to herself.

Bianca glanced up and aside to Duarte, her smile broadening as he knelt and words were shared. Her own replied in a low murmur, head dipping in a nod.

Having offered their congratulations to the bride, Corban rises and finishes his one glass of wine, handing it over to a passing server. He Telmar then offers his arm to his wife, Monique. "Shall we, my dear?"

Calypso raises her glass to Corban and Monique. "Very glad you could join us. Have a good evening."

Monique offers a wave and a curtsey to those around, grinning to Calypso, "It was a beautiful wedding." There's a final fond smile to the bride, then she takes Corban's arm and slips away.

Seeing Corban and Monique leaving, she would wave. "Have a good night!" Nodding she would then lean over to Calypso, giving her a soft whisper.

Corban has left the a cluster of chairs beside a bonfire.

Kit, the grey fox, a tiny man with a BIG unpronounceable name leave, following Monique.

Monique leaves, following Corban.


As she is too distracted to flee further, Aurelian manages to catch up to Quenia as he leans over enough to whisper something to her and then says in his calm, conversational tone, "Seems I must attend to my charge, if you will excuse me." to all in earshot, then adds to Quenia, "I believe we shall play a game next time we meet, with a wager." His tone doesn't change, yet something about the two of them playing a game with a wager seems almost like Quenia likely should avoid that game if she knows what is good for her.


Queniagives Aurelian a curious look. "Perhaps," is all she says in response to him, allowing him the time to hear her response before he leaves to find his charge.

Estaban nods his head, "Yes, it is a pleasure to meet you Lady Juliana." he looks around, "Please eat, drink and have fun if you should need anything please ask." he smiles, "If you will excues me." he moves off to greeting more people.

Aiden is overheard praising Sebastian for: Amazing Ice sculptures!

Ohs but before he walks off he moves to return Aidens hugh its a firm one and whispers something to the prince before he looks to him and smiles.

The little vixen smiles a little more and steps forward, glancing as aside to bid Aurelain adieu with a little nod before turning back to the Marquessa again. She looks thoughtful. "I suppose I did, didn't I," she concedes nearly seriously. "But I do have up hold my families' word, "No one may harm us unpunished," she sighs glance at the lightly packed now back in her hand. There is a glance over her shoulder and a little smile at all the other proper guests, stayed and beautifully elegant in their manners and she shakes her head and looks back to Quenia, "Are you read for your most horrible punishment, my Marquessa?" she asks all mock seriousness.

Calypso:looks over at Anze. "The only way I wanted to get married was with you by my side. And I got that. No room for complaint as far as Im concerned."

Gino, a surly sailor, 1 Velenosa House Guards leave, following Antonio.

Aiden nods to Estaban, then looks back toward the Pravus siblings that kept him company and makes his way into the Saik halls, maybe to go warm up.

Quenia is distracted as she watches Aurelian walks off, and then Valencia is recalling her to the fight she started. "Hmm? Oh. Yes. I am ready, your highness." A playful dance touches her lips, and she waits to see what Valencia intends to do.

Juliana nods as the groom wanders off, then squeezes Sebastian's arm letting him know she will be right back. With his cloak over her shoulders, the girl crosses over to Lucita, not being pushy enough to interupt, just presses a kiss to the woman's cheek and a whisper to her ear before slipping away again to head back to her brother. A momentary stop made besides Bianca who also gets a kiss on the cheek. "Hello lovely, comes to the house soon so we can visit." then a touch to Costas's shoulder as she passes him as well. "Captian." before making it back to Sebastian with a nod as she takes his arm.

1 Grayson Guardsmen leaves, following Aiden.

Duarte's light touch on Bianca's shoulder turns to a gentle, affectionate squeeze as he listens to her. His eyes focus on Costas besides, and the corners of his mouth are tugged into a smile, but he continues to speak with the archlector.

Costas looks up from his recline to grin familiarly at Juliana. "Lady." This draws his attention outward and on spying Sebastian the swordsman lifts a heavy mitt in a fraternal wave. Thereafter he settles back again, casting a brief glance sideways at Bianca while she speaks with Duarte before returning to his low conversation with Mirari.

Lucita gives Juliana a hug in return, smiles as she listens to what she whispers then watches as she returns to Sebastian. She moves over to Sorrel and says to her. "Do you know this one?" She explains a song to Sorrel and says. "I think everyone would like that one."

Bianca's expression shifted to one of surprise over the rim of her lifted glass before the wine was lowered and drawn out to the side so as to respond again in low tone.

Juliana is overheard praising Sebastian for: beautifully done.

Juliana is overheard praising Lucita for: Congratulations!

Juliana is overheard praising Estaban for: Congratulations!

Cadenza is overheard praising Lucita for: Congrats!

Cadenza is overheard praising Estaban for: Congrats!

Estaban comes over to Quenia and Valencia, "Hello, I hope ou all are having a good time?" he smiles, "It has been a while Princes Valencia, I am gald to see you here."

Quenia is overheard praising Saedrus for: Thank you for helping Lucita put together a wonderful wedding reception!

Valencia nods as Quenia accepts her fate. With the greatest dignity, she steps forward to place a light kiss upon Quenia's cheeks and, with as much lady-like decorum as one can in such a situation, crumbles the snowball into the top Marquessa's bodice. She steps back to take en Quenia's expression, her dark eyes smiling up at her.

Quenia is overheard praising Estaban for: For capturing my cousin Lucita's heart, and stealing her away from us.

A messenger arrives, delivering a message to Bianca before departing.

Quenia checked composure at difficulty 15, rolling 10 lower.

Duarte maintains a delightful countenance, though it may contrast with the intonations in his voice to the trained observer.

Artorius is overheard praising Estaban for: congrats!

Artorius is overheard praising Lucita for: congrats!

Sebastian lifts a hand in hello and Farewell to Costas and takes a moment to give his best to the bride as well before he and Juilana begin to withdraw from the reception.

Juliana has left the a path of ice shrouded lights.

Sebastian has left the a path of ice shrouded lights.

Sebastian leaves, following Juliana.

Suddenly, there is a rather loud SQUEAL emitted from Quenia as snow goes down her bodies. It's quite shrill actually, but she otherwise accepts Valencia's punishment with as much grace and decorum she can manage. And then Estaban arrives. She grins through her teeth, doing her best to pat the snow down the front of her off onto the ground. "Doing well, Estaban!"

Valencia's eyes do not leave Quenia's, but she does politely reply to Estaban, "I would not miss this for for the world, my Lord Estaban. Lady Lucita is very important to me and there is not much that would keep my from my dear friends happiest day," she says, the smile deepening as the Marquess lets out the most rewarding of squeals. She nods warmly and affectionately to Quenia, trying very hard to not look too amused. This is a dignified affair after all. "Are you quiet alright, my Marquessa," the little vixen smiles smoothly as she cant's her head to the side, watching the woman show truly an admirable amount of grace in attempting to remove the snow from her bodice.

Anze rises from the table "Baron an Baroness, congratulations to you both. I wish you both very well."

1 Trained Telmar Armsmen arrives, following Arn.

Bianca chuckled softly at whatever was being quietly spoken between herself and Duarte.

Calypso eventually rises from her seat, taking Anze's hand. "We should be off too. Congratulations again Baron, Baroness. I look forward to seeing the way you both will thrive and help House Saik to grow."

Estaban chuckles as Quenia lets out a squeal, he looks over nodding, "Duke Anze thank you!" he looks back to them both, "I thank you both for coming." he moves back over to where Lucita is.

"I'm rather fine. Feeling quite more awake than I was earlier," Quenia confides in Valencia, amusement touching her eyes. "Though, I do think perhaps it is time for me to wish Lucita a good evening, and head home. Need to make sure the dress dries off well." And, for a moment, her face pales a bit. "I hope seasilk doesn't shrink! He'll kill me!" He who? She doesn't say. She gives Lucita a frantic look then.

Despite the snow fight, the musicans play on. By this point, Sorrel has stopped singing, but she is dancing along with the music and looking amused at the antics of the Velenosians.

Artorius rises to his feet, nodding to those around him as he moves to greet the Baron and Baroness. "Come, we'll go together." he puts a hand on the shoulders of Calypso and Anze, looking rather happy for Estaban tonight.

Duarte bows his head with some finality to Bianca and stands, turning to reassess the snowball situation.

Anze takes Calypso's hand and heads into the estate with her.

Lucita hears Quenia's squeal and turns in her direction, watching long enough to see what is happening then laughs. She looks absolutely delighted to see the smiles and people having fun! To Anze she gives a warm smile and extends it to Calypso. She heads over toward Estaban to link her arm with hers. "It does not shrink, Quenia, don't worry about that! It does very well indeed."

Now the party can start. Or end? Who knows? Regardless, Arn arrives at a rapid pace. Short legs carry him quickly into the garden, accompanied by his plus one - a soldier in Telmar colors. A frown seems to tug his whole face down, lines and scars more exaggerated due to his sour expression. He doesn't seem like a party man yet here he is, surveying the festivities from the outside.


Having been quietly watching the conversations around him as he steadily drained his wine, Costas looks aside to Bianca as she finishes her conversation with Duarte. A few words pass but his low rasp is lost in the surrounding chatter.

Anze has left the a cluster of chairs beside a bonfire.

Calypso has left the a cluster of chairs beside a bonfire.

Adjutant General Vincenzo di Malvici, 6 Malvici Guards leave, following Calypso.

Gustaf, Calypso leave, following Anze.

Bianca spoke no further in regards to the private conversation as Duarte withdrew and despite her mask of pleasantries there was a hint of concern present. A small tut of breath was exhaled and wine was finished off though she leaned into Costas' offer of words.

Quenia has left the cozy benches around a toasty fire.

"Ah, I am glad for that," Valencia smiles brightly, a little chuckle slipping from her sweet lips as she gathers Quenia into a hug to warm her up and offer a loving truce. "Thank you for your joy, my Marquessa. It is a beautiful thing to behold," she smiles and hugs her again, "Your dress will be find. Be glad you were not at one of my families dinners. Gods, the danger of dining with Velenosa," she teases. "Thank you so very much, Marquess. I look forward to sharing your company again soon. Be safe, yes?"

Quenia gives Lucita an obvious look of relief. She turns back to Valencia saying, "Thank you for being a good sport," and she seems to genuinely mean it. "I /was/ at the last dinner, but managed not to get any spoons or food thrown at me," she reminds the Velenosa princess. "In any case, do have a good evening and be safe, yes." She turns then to walk down the lighted pathway to leave the party.

Bianca nodded to whatever had been said between herself and Costas, rising to her feet and looking for a place to dismiss her wine glass.

Artorius approaches Lucita and Estaban, shaking the hands of both. "Magnotta congratulates you both on your union. I pray your union is happy and prosperous." he smiles warmly then before he moves on to let others thank the pair.

Harmon makes his way to the garden, arms stiff and by his sides. He looks terribly confused and uncomfortable in formal wear that is also clearly new.

Artorius has left the a long table near a warming fire.

Lucita turns toward the entry on hearing the sounds of others approaching. She releases Estaban's arm to extend her hands toward the newcomers. "Duke Telmar, welcome! I don't think we have formally met but think would recognize you anywhere from Lord Ian Kennex's descriptions of you. He admires you so much and is thankful for all your help in his training, helping to regain his gait and balance and speaks of you often." She glances toward Harmon. "Welcome Missere Harmon. I am glad you all could join us. Servers have a variety of foods and drinks including teas and hotchocolate for any who wish.

Lucita says, "Thank you, M'Lord" She says to Artorius as he speaks to them."

Rising alongside the Archscholar, Costas downed the rest of his wine. "A fair evening find you." He offers the small group with which he had been merrymaking, then lifts a calloused hand to wave in the direction of the bride and groom as he moves to escort Bianca out of the garden and into the wintry city.

Estaban looks over nodding, "Duke Telmar, welcome it is a pleasure to have you here." he smiles, "Ahh Harmon, welcome please eat and drink be merry!" he smiles "Be safe and thank you for coming Costas, Archscolar Bianca."

Mirari gets to her feet, grinning towards Cadenza briefly before she makes her way to Lucita and Estaban. "This was beautiful, and I wish you both every happiness." Turning to Estaban she adds. "I should have your rings in a day or two, I'll send them via messenger."

Bianca is overheard praising Lucita for: Congratulations!

Bianca is overheard praising Estaban for: Congratulations!

A nod is offered to Bianca and the briefest of looks to Costas as they depart. The little vixen turns away and scans the rest of the room. "I suppose I should take my leave as well," she smiles. "Congratulations to you both," sh smiles moving to offer Lucita a warm hug. "I'm so happy for you, my sweetest friend. ALways be happy, yes?"

Valencia claims this

Bianca inclined her head to Estaban and Lucita on her departure, led on out by Costas! And another for Valencia too!

Costas has left the a cluster of chairs beside a bonfire.

Bianca has left the a cluster of chairs beside a bonfire.

Bianca leaves, following Costas.

Snickering softly, she would stand up then as she straightened her cloak. "....quite...." Cadenza looked to Mirari with a chuckle then turned to the table. "Thank you for letting me join you all....and a pleasure meeting you all." Turning she would make her way towards Lucita and Estaban, curtseying as she bowed her head. "Congratulations! It was so lovely...." Looking to Valencia she would give her cousin a wave then before heading for the exit.

Lucita turns to acknowledge Bianca and Costas and Mirari and Valencia as they all are leaving, murmuring a gracious thanks to each of them then adds toward Arn. "I'm Lad..er..Baroness-consort Lucita Saik and this is my husband, Baron Estaban. I have to get used to what am to be called now!" She gives Estaban an apologetic glance. "I've only had a few hours since we wed."

Valencia smiles and waves back to her cousin, giving her an affectionate wink. "Be safe, my love," she calls out to her as she departs. Another smile and a deep breath is taken as she braces for the cold journey back to her Hart.

Mirari holds out a hand to Cadenza, a slightly impish smile on her face. "Come on, lets go make some mischief somewhere."

Looking to Mirari she would chuckle as she took her hand. "Let's do this...." Cadenza would follow her out then.

Harmon had mostly come to give his congratulations, since his player is terrible at large events. Hooray!

Mirari has left the a cluster of chairs beside a bonfire.

Cadenza has left the a cluster of chairs beside a bonfire.

Isla, a small silver fox leaves, following Cadenza.

Cadenza leaves, following Mirari.

When he is approached, Arn frowns. Eyes narrow as he looks at the much taller man, taking Estaban's height as a challenge. After a moment, he grunts. His jaw grinds and he's about to say something but then Lucita arrives and makes the introductions. "Hmm." he mutters, looking between them and then nodding. Then he's reaching around to pull something from wherever people hold things. A present. It's a jar of squirrel jerky. "Here you go." he doesn't offer congratulations, just jerky. "Want a badger?"


Valencia has left the cozy benches around a toasty fire.

Lizette, a pretty buxom barmaid leaves, following Valencia.

As the party begins to dwindle, Sorrel drifts once more in Lucita's direction, pausing for a moment when the Telmar duke inquires about badger. She quirks a brow, curious.

Lucita looks at the jerky offered as a gift and with a warm smile accepts it. "Bless you! How did you know this is what needed. I'm supposed to deploy sometime...somewhere, and only told to be prepared and have some non-perishible food in a pack to be ready to go and have not gotten any yet! Thank you!" And then she glances to Estaban. "A.. er badger? M'lord, will have to ask my husband about that. We have a few dogs and don't know how they would get along."

Estaban nods his head, "Thank you Duke Telmar and a Badger? Is it a living Badger?" he seems curious at the question from the Duke, "I am also a Iron Guardsman and thank you for letting us train as well."

"Well, you can't have my dog. The badger's name is Arn." he doesn't like that, obviously. Shifting his weight after standing too long in one spot, the old duke crosses his arms over his chest and continues to glare up at the nerwlyweds, gaze shifting back and forth between them. He seems suspicious of Lucita's thanks but doesn't mention it. "I didn't name it. And why the hell would I give you a dead badger? You think I'm the kinda man that gives dead badgers to newlyweds? That what you think of me? I don't care if it's your wedding day, I'll sock you one. In fact, my wedding day I knocked one of my brothers on his ass then took a chair across the back. Wife was horrified. Best wedding I've ever been to." presumably he's not actually about the punch Estaban. "It's a living badger. Nevermind. I hate the thing just enough that I may as well keep it. You want to...badger sit it or something, that'd be weird, but whatever."


Lucita looks back and forth between Arn and Estaban, a little smile on her lips and lets him deal with replying, Instead she glances over the few remaining guests to make sure they are content with the food and drinks being served.

Estaban chuckles at Arn, "No My Duke, I was just curious if you do not wish the Badger I would gladly take it. My friend Aiden has kind of rubbed off on me and I do enjoy animals." he smiles but nods again. "If you wish to keep it then okay." he smirks watching the duke, "Cnan I get you a drink?"

"Why don't you just rename the badger?" Sorrel wonders curiously as she catches snatches of the conversation, putting her hands on her hips and looking slightly puzzled.

Snowflake the Albino Ermine arrives, delivering a message to Arn before departing.

Duarte receives a messenger and smiles to himself. He scurriess off.

Orland leaves, following Duarte.

Lucita says, "Duke Arn Telmar, have you met Lady Sorrel Wyrmguard, the Bladesong yet? She is a friend of mine. And over there is Count Duarte Amadeo. I don't...oh, well, seems he had to leave.""

Arn exchanges some messages with a frown and then finally a bark of a laugh that doesn't quite turn his lips up or reach his eyes. He was super amused. Shaking his head, he returns his attention to Lucita and Estaban, "No, I don't want to drink. I've reached my limit for socializing for the year so I'm gonna leave. Enjoy the jerky. Hope you have kids that don't make you regret having them. Doesn't happen much. Good luck." he turns as Sorrel speaks and narrows his eyes at her, "Yeah, I've met the choir girl. Vassal of mine. Barely. It was a gift. From that asshole Fiachra. What a shit. I'd hunt him down and bash his head in but he'd run and I'm not as fast as I was thirty years ago. You talk to your sword yet, songbird?"


Snowflake the Albino Ermine arrives, delivering a message to Arn before departing.

"Yes," Sorrel replies without mirth to her liege, nodding once. "She's preparing. I've been briefing her, since I cannot be in two places at once. I am sorry to disappoint you by there being only one of me, but before the banners were even called, I consulted with your Voices on the matter of the Choir for the Compact." A pause. "I know all of us disappoint you so."

Lucita's eyes widen a little and her amber gaze tracks to Estaban before it trails back to Arn. She replies. "Then since so early the year, we are deeply honored that you chose to spend your socializing limit with us. Thank you for your wishes of luck and I'm part her choir."

Estaban raises a brow, "Yes, well thank you Duke Telmar for the gift and for coming and speaking with us."

"Don't get smart with me, Lady Plant. I'll talk to your Sword." Arn returns his attention to the newlyweds and nods once, "Congratulations." he utters roughly as he turns about to depart without actually saying goodbye. The duke makes a quick stop for a portable food and eats it on his way out of the garden, marching aggressively toward the exit.


1 Trained Telmar Armsmen leaves, following Arn.

Lucita watches as the servants start to clear things away, blowing out candles dousing fires and generally cleaning the area up after most of the guests have left.