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Tea at the Bisland's


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Lady Kaia Bisland, recently turned 22!
(Ok, lies! That was a while ago, but still!)

As a gift to herself (and the whole house) she, somehow, got her beloved uncle, Duke Gabriel,
and dear cousin, Lord Michael, to allow her to take over the once upon a time dull west gardens
of the house and turn it into a lovely and whimsical thing meant to host lovely tea parties and
social soirees!

Now, the time has come for family and friends to gather around and share some timeless stories
and memories over a soothing cup of tea (or wine...we also got wine--and biscuits! Come for the
biscuits!). There will be music and dancing, and /lots/ of talking! So, come, join the Bislands,
and feel free to bring a date (or some friends--that's alright too)!

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OOC: This event was created with the intention of providing more opportunities to RP and
socialize. It is mainly aimed to gather family and friends; however, all are welcome to join!

Ps. Those first (12*) to arrive will take home a tea-party memento (courtesy of Kaia).

Date

March 28, 2019, 3 p.m.

Hosted By

Kaia Dariel Gabriel Lailah Michael Rayne

Participants

Delilah Martino Thea Olivia Peri Radhilde Reese Mabelle(RIP) Jyri(RIP) Ilmia Isabetta Aksel Rukhnis Kincade Joslyn Malcolm

Organizations

Bisland Grayson Deepwood Riven Seliki Whitehawk Stonewood Byrne Ashford Laurent Malvici Kennex Rubino-Zaffria Blanchard Leary Laveer Shepherd Thrax

Location

Arx - Ward of House Grayson - Bisland Manor - West Tea Gardens

Largesse Level

Grand

Comments and Log

Martino

A lovely birthday party for the Lady Kaia yesterday morning. Such excellent company all round and was truly impressive so see such a great number of friends to come along.

Also, a ballroom floor. Did manage to get one other couple up on it - next time we shall have more.


Kaia drops the dance floor.

Luckily for everyone, Lilah works here. It helps, certainly, to have the shortest commute possible: inside to outside. So thrilling. Nonetheless, Delilah makes a statement in her gentle wool garments, laughter bright in her eyes and an Inquisitor in her wake looking absolutely exhausted by the task of guarding her from varied lions and others. "I'm telling you, Octavian, it is hardly the end of the world if that report is not finished. Considering everything else I have been piecing together, we all deserve to have a good long winter break. Would that the duke took a break now and then, but we can scarcely avoid that, can we?" Because posing.

Delilah has joined the a lovely set of stained oak wood and ivory brocade chaise lounge couches.

Martino has his right arm looped around Thea's left as they leave and lead throuth the gardens and the grounds. Led into the new gardens, the Lord Martino inclines his head and accepts one of the white tea to present to his sister, "For you, dear sister." He accept another for himself before working through the crowd, his sharp green eyes out for the Lady Kaia as he leans to murmur to Thea, "We bring gifts to birthday celebrations. Yes?"

Radhilde has joined the a lovely set of stained oak wood and ivory brocade chaise lounge couches.

Maple, a brown golden retriever arrives, following Mabelle.

You are graciously guided inside the West Tea Gardens by a most attentive group of servants, (and, oh my!) they are making sure you are catered to your every need.

Many of them carrying elegant trays, with a wide assortment of sweets and pastries, are making their way around, with: tempting cherry tarts, many flavorful pie slices, delicious golden cupcakes, gooey cinnamon rolls, and richly luxurious buttery biscuits, fit for a king! Just like Prince Ahriman likes them -firm and non-crumbly (so don't you /dare/ say they are crumbly. They /are not/. You got it? Good. Continue enjoying!~).

Once you find your way into the pavilion, various blends of tea are being served to fit everyone's tastes: blacks, greens, whites (you name it!); and, among the varied assortment, Lady Kaia seems to be kindly serving her signature blend of 'Golden Dreams' made from fragrant jasmine and sweet delicious honey.

Over an exquisite wooden stage, musicians play the harp and the flute, echoed in the background by the soothing sound of chirping birds and threads of water dripping down into the lion shaped stone bowls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZ92_xPKSq8&list=PLJ5YI9c_V66SwiTJC1GzjlI7otJjm_nMZ

Martino mutters, "I might have spend /a ... on ... gift"

Thea nods to her brother, still growing accustomed to the tea thing. She thanks Martino anyway also answering,"You do."

Olivia makes her way in to the Bisland Manor. She snags a black tea and makes her way over to Kaia. "Lady Kaia" She holds her arms out to Kaia for a hug. "Thank you for inviting us. I am sorry more Ashfords could not make it. I wanted to make sure at least one of us came though."

Celebrating her friend's birthday, albeit delayed, has put a smile on Peri's face. She has dressed appropriately for the occasion by donning a fancy shirt and sticking sparkly things in her hair. Said hair is peacefully tied back for good measure. She is tidy! She also has gloves, for gloves are worn at parties. Her gloves are black, leater, and fingerless. Eina, her guard, looks relaxed and cheerful. Bisland Manor is a friendly and safe place. Eina is carrying Peri's satchel, which is stuffed with swimming gear ...and research notes. She greats the host with an enthusiastic shout of, "Kaia!" and almost gathers her in a birthday hug but stops... perhaps this is not proper tea party behavior. She hmmms and fixes her approach. "It's very nice to see you," She says with regal incline of her head and an upright posture. "The new garden is stunning." Eina can't help it. Her neutral composure cracks at this alteration in Peri, and she laughs out loud.

Peri shouts from nearby, "Kaia!"

1 Grayson House Guards, Peaches, a lovely white war filly with a peach saddle, Deliverance, an albino falcon, Stormy, a silvery gray hunting hound, Rascal, a hyper terrier, Rosalie, a lady in waiting, Isabetta arrive, following Reese.

Radhilde has been seated by Kaia and watches as others arrive, her hands lifting a small cup of tea to her lips as her eyes shift around.

Reese arrives at the gathering while adorned in her rosy tunic and ivory leggings. She has a curious twig in her messy golden locks and lots of pink pearls. The girl is in the company of Isabetta. She glances over the tea gardens, trying to get a feel for things here. The girl has a somber and gentle smile.

Mabelle travels into the room and graces the gardens with her inquisitive gaze, she steps toward her Kaia and greets her, "Cousin, most heartfelt felicitations on your birth-day", she pecks her cheek demurely before releasing her back to her guests, finding a place to sit and taste that tea that smells so great.

a huge spotted dog named Fury arrives, following Aksel.

"Hey, carefull... Gene, this way. Just give it to me," Jyri is heard, herding his assistant who's carrying a big flat parcel wrapped in some linen cloth. He takes it off his assistant and looks around for the hostess, nodding politely at those gathered as he makes his way over. "Lady Kaia, this is a proper shindig," he says, grinning widely. "And this garden is impressive." He sets the parcel down. "Happy birthday."

With a graceful slip of motion, Delilah claims one of the chaises for herself and nods to Scribble, the gentleman bringing her a cup of tea. "Lady Peri, you look absolutely delightful. You're sparkling, and bringing no little light to the party." A beaming smile touches her lips, and she watches the gathering Malvicis with interest. The dark sweep of her brilliantly luminous summer-sky eyes observe the gardens filling up through the fall of her coppery bangs. With a light wiggle of her fingers, she returns to sipping that tea. "Princess Reese, Lady Isabetta, come sit if you like."

Ilmia arrives just a bit ahead of the time the events due to start, mainly because being late to an event is not her thing. She's dressed in midnight blue seasilks and wearing the emerald necklace that someone had made for her. The tall womans hair has been plaited back into a braid and she's all smiles as she greets people she knows, Olivia, Radhilde and others get waves. "Is there a place to put presents?" she asks.

Isabetta follows along with Reese and waves over to Delilah, she looks questioning at Reese as she intends to follow the princess around. "Hello." She says, in response, deciding not to be very assertive just then.

Kaia smiles at Olivia and opens her arms to be embraced in the hug. "Livie!~ I'm so glad you could make it!" she then waves it off, "That's alright, dear, I'm just glad you could make it.~ Do make yourself at home!" she says gesturing towards the various seating areas. Then a nearby shout of her name from Peri has her looking that way, with a beaming expression, and she also goes for a hug. "Peri!~" she chimes, "Likewise! I'm so glad you could make it! --and, thank you! I worked the staff really hard for it!" she says with a giggle.

Reese looks over to Delilah, giving her a smile. "Greetings, Lady Delilah, how are you?" The girl softly says. She smiles warmly to Kaia and then whispers something to Isabetta.

Olivia smiles and waves to everyone as she finds a seat.

Reese looks over to Peri while whispering to Isabetta.

Thea steps with brother, greeting those she knows in passing. A brief smile to her lips,"Hello, nice to see you again." Finding Kaia somewhere in the crowd, her smile actually reaches her eyes. Thea whispers to her brother,"Will you be cheating death with the amount of money spent?"

Olivia has joined the beneath the honeycrisp apple tree.

Isabetta looks somewhat mystified toward Peri while whispering something to Reese.

Martino takes a mouthful of his tea while stood beside Thea before nodding to her, "Mm, we should make ourselves known to our host then work across the room... have you met many here before?" He asks as his green eyes drift from Thea's face to the Lady Kaia, and likely the vast majority of his attention. Following the gathered guests, Martino brings himself to Kaia's presence with a low inclination of his chin, "Ah good day my sweet Lady Kaia, how are you?" His left hand behind his back, hiding a fine box, "Gifts on the table or upon your hands?" He smirks aside to Thea as she greets also and teases him.

Reese has a gentle smile of greeting for Olivia. She then waves to Thea and Martina. She murmurs softly back to Isabetta.

Rayne arrives knowing it will be packed with people, he spot his cousin Kaia and decies to go walk to her and congratulate her "Hello dear cousin" he says happy to see her

Radhilde smiles warmly to Ilmia when noticing her arrive. She gets a litle waving of her fingers from where she sits, urging her over as she calls out, "I am not sure where you'd rest the presents, Lady Ilmia but hello!"

Dariel gets a cup of the signature blend to enjoy while everyone greets the belated birthday girl. He polishes the drink off before slipping over to give Kaia a big hug. "Seems like you've got a nice turn out for your party. Best you enjoy it all I say."

When her cousin Mabelle approaches her, she reciprocates the gesture, "Mabelle!~ So glad to have you here! Thank you!~ Make yourself at home." she says, before moving to the next guest to come greet her. "Ah, Lord Jyri! Thank you! I'm so glad to finally have my favorite artist visit the estate!" she says quite excitedly, "Do remind me to show you the painting later!" she tells him, before moving to the next.

A single man from the north comes to the party site. "I'm telling you guys, it's a party. How.." the Northerner says without looking over his shoulder, but he stops mid sentence and looks over one shoulder then the next, eyes narrowing a bit when he figures out he's been ditched. "I've been ditched," Aksel mutters to himself before trying to decide if he can make a break for it or not.

"Shockingly, it is a party. Find a drink, find a place to stay and conversation," calls Delilah to Aksel, albeit not overly loudly. "You might discover a few folk you have yet to meet and engage in interesting conversation. At least find something sticky and sweet to ease your time with."

Peri embarks on an attempt to great everyone. She waves at Delilah. Whe she sees Princess Reese wearing that curious twig, she blushes and greets whoever is next to her right away in the other direction. "Jyri!" she yelps. "Soot is such a good boy these days!"

Dariel has joined the beneath the honeycrisp apple tree.

Mabelle finds a tray of cakes and is utterly fascinated. Are there other people in the room? She only sees cake.

Mabelle has joined the a small rosebud table.

Rukhnis enters the garden as unobtrusively as possible, which might be very unobtrusively indeed, except that she doesn't seem to know exactly where to go now that she's gotten here. She carefully adjusts the positioning of a fairly sizeable but very tidy sheaf of parchments tucked under one arm, her dark gaze tracking here and there across the garden. Finally she both hears and spies Peri, and, with a just barely perceptible look of relief, crosses the lawn to her. "Lady Peri," she greets the woman, offering a formal bow to both her and everyone else in her general vicinity. "I received your.." She frowns dubiously at the parchments in hand. "..notes?"

Jyri perks up noticeably. "I'd love to," he tells Kaia, straightening up. "Lady Peri," he nods at her, then smiles a little before he goes to grab a plateful of the tasty treats as it passes him by, doing so with such smoothness one can tell he's used to grabbing food on the go. "That's nice to hear, I'll do some more training if you want. Just let me know," he promises. He upnods over at Reese, smiling widely at the pink princess.

Kaia smiles back at Reese and gives her a little wave of the fingers from afar, "Welcome your highness, glad you could make it.~" she tells her, before leaning in to listen to Olivia's whisper. A bit of a sad frown sets upon her face, but she nods understandingly. "That's quite alright dear.~ she tells her, and then whispers something back.

Ilmia finds a place to settle the small package down and then there's a smile as she looks around to the others. Apparently Michael must be off hiding in the bushes or off training. The Leary woman finds a cup of tea and finds herself a spot to sit for a few minutes to enjoy the drink.

Isabetta gives Peri a polite greeting, but Peri is quick to rush off and Isabetta is still murmuring to Reese anyway. She watches the departing figure with lingering curiosity.

Reese smiles over to Peri a bit sheepishly and then she looks to Isabetta. "I have you met Lady Peri before?" She asks softly. She waves to Jyri as well. "Hi Lord Jyri." The girl then adds to Kaia. "I am very glad myself and happy birthday." Reese's cheeks are pink and her blue eye are bright. She seems be emerging a bit from her somber mood.

Scytiva, sleek hunting falcon, Kaptain, Black-Mouth Warbull Terrier arrive, following Kincade.

Martino remains beside Thea, awaiting his turn to be called forth by Kaia. Another mouthful of the tea comes as he glances to the table of food, "Mm... Thea. We shall get something to eat after as well, yes?"

Leporis, the silent handmaiden arrives, following Joslyn.

Aksel looks toward Delilah, then to the sweets, then back to Delilah. "Sweets. No thanks. I'm sweet enough as is." Quite possibly a lie. He doesn't try to make his escape though, instead goes takes up a seat at the rosebud table.

Aksel has joined the a small rosebud table.

Mabelle finds a single moment her fingers are not sticky with sweets and greets the familiar faces she sees around, wiggling her fingers at Reese, Martino and Kincade, flashing them with a smile from afar, before returning to her dessert

Thea is just about to bring her drink to her lips, ready to take a big sip, before she's interrupted by Martino. She nods her head to him, agreeing. "Do you think we should bring something back to Domonico, be nice to him?"

Isabetta is standing next to Reese murmuring to her when she sees Joslyn and she like clams right the heck up. She stares for a long time at the lady and then tells Reese, loudly enough to hear, "Don't let Joslyn see me, or we'll be fighting all day."

Jyri is overheard praising Kaia: Might fine party

Reese peeks over to Mabelle, having a warm smile for the Lady. "How are you, Ladey Mabelle?" She asks in her direction. The girl is not far from Isabetta. "Don't worry, I can protect and hide you from, Lady Joslyn."

Reese is overheard praising Kaia: Happy birthday and great party and amazing garden!

"Ah, Lady Thea! Welcome!" she says, going for a hug.

Then, the lady's attention to the many guest is suddenly halted, for her attention is quite evidently now set on her charming Martino. A lovely glow setting upon her face. She makes a courtesy to him in return, followed by a beaming smile,"My beloved Lord Martino.~ Good day to you too! I am well." she says and then curiously leans to the side in an attempt to see what he's hiding at the mention of a gift. "Oooh!~ What is it?~" she queries.

Meanwhile, servants instruct all those who are asking about where to put the presents, to either set them by the rosebud table or to hand it personally to the host.

Martino inclines his head low to Thea, "Mm... I - dare - you to bring back a dainty, crisp, puff for him. I can already imagine the frown." A gentle laugh soon follows. His eyes crease to Kaia as she leans to him and tries to sneak a glance, "Ah... ah! Close your eyes my Lady." His fingertips gently holding the box to his chest, before opening it - after - her eyes are closed.

Mabelle hears Reese and Isabetta on the side, sending an appraising glance over Joslyn as if she heard that name before. Her gaze quickly returns to Reese and she responds: "Ever better in your presence, Princess. I found a game room recently. And how you have you been?"

Jyri moves to the side a bit, happy to not be in the midst of the social bustle, to eat those treats and drink tea. Black tea, unsurprisingly. He isn't really a wall flower - he's got a too commanding presence for that, one keen green eye watching everyone and everything with patient interest.

Wrapped in a blue cloak Kincade saunters into the tea gardens puffing on a small wooden pipe. He takes in his surroundings with a slow steady gaze. Seeing Mabelle wave to him he smiles to her and nods in return. Finding Kaia Kincade approaches her and greets her warmly with a kiss on her cheek. "Happy Birthday Lady Bisland."

The Oathlander then politely gets out of the way to let other party goers greet the host. Seeing Reese he moves to greet her and introduce himself to her ward.

Upon hearing Isabetta's voice Joslyn peers over towards her and lifts an eyebrow with a flash of amusement. "Stop that now, you know that's half the reason you like to hang out with me," Joslyn chuckles, moving over and making her way through the crowd, giving Reese a little grin. "Well there you go, the inpenetrable Reese sheild," she grins, though she does glance over when Reese greets Mabelle and she also give the lady a look over, curious.

After the little moment with Martino, Kaia's attention shifts back to both her cousins, Rayne and Dariel, embracing them both in a hug. "Ah, my dear cousins! I'm so glad you could both make it.~" she tells them, before nodding to Dariel, "It has, thank you!~" and then she proceeds to greet and converse.

Reese smiles over to Mabelle, seemingly flattered by her words. "I'm okay. Thanks for asking. Hanging in there. And you Lady Mabelle?" She says, before smiling over to Kincade. "Lord Kincade, very nice to see you." The girl says and then turns to Isabetta. "Do you want to find a place to sit? The girl notices Joslyn next and her smile to the Lady is warmed with affection. "Hi, Lady Joslyn."

Isabetta dips her head poolitely to Mabelle and starts to say, "Hello, I am Lady Isabe-" Then she hears Joslyn. You can tell she hears her because her brow starts to twitch and her expression gets all wooden. She tries to keep Reese between Joslyn and herself and puts on a cowardly face, that she maybe thinks is brave. "Gods, so you can tell me about how your latest fighting style involves tooth picks? I mean literal tooth picks, that you would pick teeth with."

Martino lifts his fingertips up to Kaia's head, with her eyes closed, to slot the tiara into place over her hair. Finally, his poor sister Thea probably suffering all of this, he steps back and inclines his head low to her, "Happy birthday, again, sweet Kaia." Turning on his toes, at last, he leads Thea to the cake table.

Malcolm's not real keen, but, yuou know - did -- did he make promises with his mouth that his heart needs to keep? Damn straight. He's dressed elegantly, garbed in a fall-flash of autumnal colors and an ever optimistic evergreen. He offers a dip of his head upon entering, greeting anyone - friend and stranger is given the same warm expression. He takes a couple -- no, a few of those handheld tarts before he finds a place to tuck himself. "Lady 'Lilah, see? I'd come."

Martino has joined the a lovely set of stained oak wood and ivory brocade chaise lounge couches.

Lady Ilmia finishes off her tea and there's a look around. Her gift for Kaia is settled down by the Rose table as Kaia has a ton of visitors at the moment. She gives quiet nods to those before departing.

Mabelle awkwardly intakes the group of women standing not too far from her, she smiles at all three, inclinging her head to Isabetta in kind, "Please to meet you Lady Isabe." She retots unknowingly. Her eyes then drift to Joslyn, "And you too Lady Joslyn" although it was not evoked. She then ascertains Reese, "I've been wonderfully well"

Malcolm has joined the a lovely set of stained oak wood and ivory brocade chaise lounge couches.

Thea has joined the a lovely set of stained oak wood and ivory brocade chaise lounge couches.

Kincade has joined the a pair of pale wrought iron tea table sets with plush seating.

Reese has joined the a lovely set of stained oak wood and ivory brocade chaise lounge couches.

Reese looks over to Malcolm as he arrives. "Oh, you are very stylish Duke." She says softly and then turns back to Isabetta and Joslyn. "Toothpicks...really..wow. I want to see this."

Peri nods at Rukknis. Her sheepishness fades. "Oh! You came!" She sounds delighted. She looks around finds her guard, Eina and tugs on the strap of the satchel her guard has slung over her shoulder. "There's more notes in here too." She looks longingly at the seaflood patters available. "Only, let's eat first! and you can talk to people. You know Princess Reese already." She waves at Reese. "Your highness! Hi!" She looks sheepish again.

Delilah has already staked out a place in the corner, curled up with her tea and Radhilde in wonderfully close proximity. The hue and magnitude of her smile lifts as Malcolm finds his way into the gardens. Not that she straightens, but she welcomes him with a lift of her hand, sans cup even. Only suitable.

"Toothpicks that I can kill grown men with," Joslyn retorts without missing a beat, meeting Isabetta's flat stare with a smirk. "I honestly cannot tell if I've missed this or not," she squints, before she lightens her expression for Mabelle once more. "And a pleasure to meet you as well," a glance back to Reese. "Well find me some toothpicks and a volunteer!"

answers " I wouldn't miss it for the world" he says smiling at his cousins action

Thea suffers always, watching Martino. One would think she would be used to her brother's--flirtatious ways, but no. Not even a little. It takes all of her will power not to publicly wrinkle her nose. As more people come in, Thea does her best to nod, a brief smile to those she knows, a curious gaze at those she doesn't.

Kincade snags a tea cup and begins sampling a few blends until he finds one to match his current palete and fills his cup. Finding a seat at the nearest table he sits and starts to enjoy the warm brew. "Ah perfect on a crisp autumn morning."

Isabetta grumbles at Joslyn something incoherent and then says, "Oh I'll find you tooth picks and a volunteer already." She folds her arms and watches Joslyn. "Honestly I'm surprised you havn't adapted your gown fighting technique too."

"Thank you, Reese." replies Kaia to the princess, before shifting her attention back to Thea and Martino, "Please, do thank your brother Domonico in my behalf for his lovely gift (a drink set upon one of the tables somewhere).

Then, as Martino instructs obstructs her attempts to peek at his gift she pouts, a chuckle following after, and she closes her eyes as he instructs.

Reese perches down upon a sofa. She waves happily to Peri. The girl then looks to Isabetta. "Now a gown fighting style, I can totally see how that would work. Toothpicks, I don't get so much. But like imagine really strong fabric gown worked into a loop, could be deadly."

Seeing his fellow Iron Guard, Jyri tips his chin at Malcolm in a quiet greeting, giving the duke a grin.

Kaia smiles back at Kincade's greeting, "Thank you Lord Blanchard.~ I'm glad you could make it."

Mabelle turns her gaze a moment toward Kincade, though constantly distracts herself with Joslyn, "And how have you been, Lord Blanchard? I've not seen you in so long. How is the observatory coming along?"

Rukhnis furrows her brow at Peri in bemusement at her enthusiastic greeting, but agrees, "Yes, I came. You did not mention there was to be some manner of party where you were." She shifts her gaze around at the substantial crowd before adding, quietly but respectfully, "I am sure there must be better opportunities to speak about your project than here. Or at least there must be a quieter spot, where we will not disturb anyone."

Peri has joined the a pair of pale wrought iron tea table sets with plush seating.

Rukhnis has joined the a pair of pale wrought iron tea table sets with plush seating.

Peri nods at Rukhnis. yes yes. nod nod. "Over there is fine!" She rushes over to a table and taks the satchel from Eina, spilling notes and swimming clothes everywhere. She stuffs the clothes back in the satchel.

Martino lips curl broad as he applauds, appreciates the Duke Malcolm's attire, "Truly, good Duke you have dressed well. From the Whisper's shop, I think?" His eyes crease as he adds, "And quite well, recently back from the Saikland beaches and soon to go to Southport with Thea and Kaia, as well as others." He turns his head to his sister, Thea to make introductions, "Duke Malcolm Shepard, Lady Thea Malvici. Thea, the Duke... he has done a - wonderful - join improving the fortunes of their house."

A polite nod to Mabelle as Kincade hears his name. "Ah thank you for asking Lady Laurent. We've broken ground, I've been busy travelling to and from Chevalle, overseeing the construction there and brokering trades here. I'm quite happy to be doing nothing right now." The knight laughs hearily. "I hope you've been well it has been quite a while." He returns to Mabelle and takes another sip of tea.

Rukhnis helps to collect up all Peri's scattered belongings, as smoothly as if it were an automatic sort of reaction to someone dropping their things all over the ground, and trots off after her to the tables.

Kaia opens her eyes with a big smile, and she reaches upwards to her head to touch the tiara that had just been placed over her hair, and she gasps in thrilled surprise. "Ah, how lovely! Thank you dear!" she chimes, lovingly setting a kiss upon Martino's cheek before he turned away along with Thea.

"A gown style? I mean, that's just my regular style. I learned how to fight that way because I was supposed to be an undercover bodyguard, and things just kinda snowballed from there," Joslyn shrugs her shoulders to Isabetta, glancing a bit to Mabelle once more, curiously. "So, may I ask what it is you do?" Joslyn wonders.

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

Aksel sits at the table with Mabelle, his voice low to the table. He mostly watches the party goers but it goes to the woman he sits with and gives her a nod, before responding quietly to a question. Once done, back to people watching.

Mabelle converses a tad over the crowd to Kincade, "I've been quite well, keeping very occupied. We should speak sometime, catch up. I am however pleased to see your vision is being realized." She then hears Joslyn and smiles toward her in ease, "I'm a physician, and I like to eat", a lighthearted wink follows the last statement as her toys with her cake in the plate before her.

Thea crosses her legs politely. She smiles an honest to god, genuine smile at Kaia,"You're welcome. Happy birthday." Noting Martino's cheek, Thea makes a mental note to tease him later. She distracts herself now, her green eyes taking in her surroundings.

Isabetta walks over to Joslyn, trying to look brave and says something quietly to her.

Martino chuckles low to Kaia, touching his lips briefly against Kaia's own cheek, as he's thanked, "It seemed to suit... the leaves, your time in the garden and how we did first meet." He chuckles low to Kaia before she slips off to the party.

Kaia smiles at Thea, "Thank you!~" she replies (in regards to the happy birthday).

"Well that's a good line of work," Joslyn smiles towards Mabelle. "I'm a fighter myself, general, former champion. Eating is nice though I'm rather fond of drinks. Especially Torean wine. I am tragically without a glass, alas," she says, gesturing with empty hands. When she's approached by Isabetta she leans in to listen and than smiles, a little chuckle given as she gives a quiet answer back.

Isabetta looks triumphant as she murmurs something back to Joslyn then looks at Mabelle again who seems to be all over this party. "I'm lady I- wait I already introduced myself to you didn't I."

Kaia smiles back at Martino and nods, "It's gorgeous! Thank you."

Kaia has joined the a lovely set of stained oak wood and ivory brocade chaise lounge couches.

Martino creases his eyes, ease, to Kaia as he dips his head low, "Now... enjoy the crowd, I shall see you later I am sure."

Reese is still here, but the girl has been rather quiet for a few as if taken away by some thoughts or another.

Jyri makes his way out too after a short time lingering around.

Mabelle winks to Joslyn, "Rum and cookies for me, but given your resume I might prefer to remain sober around you". She smiles to Isabetta, "You started to, but well met, either way"

Onida, a boglands wolf-hound, Tero the Iron Hound, Outi the Iron Hound, Gene Erique, Guardsman, 3 Iron Guardsmen leave, following Jyri.

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

Kaia has left the a lovely set of stained oak wood and ivory brocade chaise lounge couches.

Kaia has joined the the dance floor.

Soaking in the soft melodies played on the harp Kincade nods to Lady Laurent "As you wish." His attention going back to the music he puffs on his pipe to keep it lit. Closing his eyes he enjoys himself for the moment.

Thea sharply elbows Martino,"You are supposed to go and dance with her." Realizing hear Martino,"Nothing speaks love or hey I like you a lot more than a pretty new weapon." Deciding to toss in the usual hint, she adds,"Or hey, here's a dog."

"You don't need to worry about that," Joslyn laughs. "Honestly, I encourage my companions to drink as they please. Unless you're just afraid you may be required to patch me up at a moment's notice?" She gives Mabelle a curious look, before she takes another message from her handmaid, whom quickly runs back out with her reply. Joslyn looks back to Isabetta. "You know I never did ask, what have you been doing? Are you still the same as you always were?"

Kaia nods to Martino, and then she steps over to the dance floor to make an announcement. "Thank you for coming everyone! I do hope you are anjoying yourselves. The dance floor is open, and the band will be picking up a more cheery tone if you wish to take a special someone out for a dance." she states, and then steps away from the floor towards the pavilion likely to look for some things.

Isabetta tells Mabelle, "You should stay sober around Joslyn, she is the worst of all. In fact, it's someone's birthday right? Let me give you Lady Joslyn, as a gift. I'm sure I won some bet against her once that allowed me to give her to people as a gift. You'll have to feed her and water her and walk her, I think she like round ball toys." She sniffs and glances at Joslyn after saying all of this. She lets her words to Mabelle speak for themselves.

Oof. Martino holds his right hip as he's given an elbow from Thea into his side, "Later, later. First guests must be greeted. I mean if I had my way..." He leans a moment to whisper to Thea to whisper Malvici secrets, and then Kaia makes that announcement, "Sister. Entertain yourself now."

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Rayne sees a waiter with some drinks and grabs one and after inspecting it he takes a sip\

Peri is overheard praising Kaia: Her work for this teaparty is absolutely beyond outstanding.

Delilah takes a fancy cup of tea with a saucer and teaspoon from a lovely walnut tea cart.

Delilah takes a porcelain platter of buttery vanilla biscuits from a lovely walnut tea cart.

Mabelle amusedly bounces her crystal eyes between Isabetta and Joslyn, first she lies to Joslyn through her teeth, "I never get drunk as I'm always on duty, so of course that's what I meant", her smile remains, when she turns to Isabetta, listening to her auctioning the Lady she notes, "Sounds kina like Maple, no offense", she points at her pooch.

Reese gets a fancy cup of tea with a saucer and teaspoon from a lovely walnut tea cart.

Reese gets a porcelain platter of buttery vanilla biscuits from a lovely walnut tea cart.

Mabelle gets a porcelain platter of buttery vanilla biscuits from a lovely walnut tea cart.

Peri takes a fancy cup of tea with a saucer and teaspoon from a lovely walnut tea cart.

Mabelle gets a fancy cup of tea with a saucer and teaspoon from a lovely walnut tea cart.

Radhilde gets a fancy cup of tea with a saucer and teaspoon from a lovely walnut tea cart.

Martino has left the a lovely set of stained oak wood and ivory brocade chaise lounge couches.

Peri takes a porcelain platter of buttery vanilla biscuits from a lovely walnut tea cart.

Peri drops a porcelain platter of buttery vanilla biscuits.

Peri drops a fancy cup of tea with a saucer and teaspoon.

Radhilde gets a porcelain platter of buttery vanilla biscuits from a lovely walnut tea cart.

Kincade gets a fancy cup of tea with a saucer and teaspoon from a lovely walnut tea cart.

Kincade gets a porcelain platter of buttery vanilla biscuits from a lovely walnut tea cart.

Radhilde is overheard praising Kaia: For putting together such a cute, fun, party. The decor, food and treats are, Oh, -so- good!

Martino steps up from the lounge, couches with a low inclination of his head, "Ladies, your Highness Reese, and good Duke. Do not stay here too long when such a dance floor is there." He curls his lips briefly, adding smooth to Malcolm, "Oh yes. Well, again soon, we should have another whiskey. I am - hopefully soon - having a new drink brought up. Soon." With that, he pivots on his heels to step forth onto the dance floor, "Ah, Kaia... how shall we get them all up here?"

Thea actually snorts at Martino,"I managed years with out you, I think I can handle myself just fine for moments or minutes or whatever it will be now." She sits, pretty content on where she is. Thea winks, a bit coyly at Delilah,"Someone had to unsubtly give him a hint."

Peri is drinking some tea and her guard is too. There is a another glass set on the table available for their seatmate should she wish to drink any. Peri is trying to explain something to a very patient Rukhnis. Peri is pushing the plate of cookies and a tea cup closer to the guest and encouraging her to have some tea.

Dariel is overheard praising Kaia: Party planner and hostess extraordinaire!

Mabelle is overheard praising Kaia: Wonderful birthday party!

Joslyn rolls her eyes at Isabetta's antics and just decides to address Mabelle. "Well," she smiles, taking a sip of tea as it's delivered to her by her handmaid. "I wouldn't worry about my profession, but that just makes me want to get you drunk even more," she grins, sipping more of the tea. "But I guess now you have a Joslyn all of your own, now the question is what will you do?"

Olivia is overheard praising Kaia.

Isabetta content, that she just successfully gave Joslyn away to someone. She seriously didn't know she had that power! She stands in shock at her success then, looking proud of herself, heads back over to Reese and tells the princess "sorry about that."

Isabetta has joined the a lovely set of stained oak wood and ivory brocade chaise lounge couches.

Martino is overheard praising Kaia: What a host. You are setting the standards my sweet Kaia.

"And now, a small present from me to you all, as a thank you for coming.~" she announces.

Just then, the staff begins to move around handing everyone gifts: lovely porcelain platters of biscuits and a fancy teacup with a matching teaspoon and saucer to match. "I do hope it is to your enjoyment!~ I had them specially made for the ocassion." she announces, before finding a place by one of the couches, to finally rest.

Reese looks to Martino with gentle smile. "It is very nice to see you." She says, before leaning to Isabetta. "No worries, Issy, I am glad you are having fun." She says and then tries to kiss her cheek.

Mabelle squints at Isabetta and Joslyn, "I'm not the birthday girl, though". Her head shaken in amusement she mentions to Joslyn, "Well, I stock some rum from the Thrax event last week, maybe you'll get to"

Isabetta gives Reese a squeeze while accepting the kiss and tells Mabelle, "That's okay, you're taking one for the team."

"Isabetta never follows procedure," Joslyn says with a long-suffering sigh. "Leave it to her to give me such a glowing recommendation. But the rum? Now that sounds like a good night."

Eventually, she stands up from the couch, guided by Martino possibly, likely to begin the dancing. "Oh, I suppose, by beginning the dancing ourselves?" she says with a chuckle.

Kincade immediately ditches his old cup and now drinks from his fancy new cup Kaia had made. He even finds a teapot with Lady Bislands signature Golden Dreams to fill the cup from. It must taste better out of this cup.

Rukhnis gets a fancy cup of tea with a saucer and teaspoon.

Rukhnis gets a porcelain platter of buttery vanilla biscuits.

Mabelle cheers happily at Isabetta's words, "I'm part of a team now? my parents will be proud", she jests and mentions to Joslyn, "Well, maybe after you finish your tea"

Martino chuckles amused to Kaia, "Mm... a show before tomorrow's lessons?" He rolls out his left hand to her fingertips, his right settling on the seasilk empire gown of Kaia, "Shall we start with our simple box steps again?"

Thea glances at Delilah. Casting her eyes to Martino and Kaia, Thea considers. She simply nods her head, her face unreadable.

Martino has joined the the dance floor.

Thea has left the a lovely set of stained oak wood and ivory brocade chaise lounge couches.

Thea has joined the a lovely set of stained oak wood and ivory brocade chaise lounge couches.

Kaia grins to Martino and nods, "Certainly! Early lessons are always welcome." she says, before getting into position and nodding.

"Well, I think that means I'm the team," Joslyn winks to Mabelle, grinning over her tea as the challenge to finish it up is given. "If rum is waiting on the other side of this tea, I doubt it will take me very long at all."

Martino checked dexterity + performance at difficulty 15, rolling 10 higher.

Radhilde has left the a lovely set of stained oak wood and ivory brocade chaise lounge couches.

Kaia checked dexterity + performance at difficulty 15, rolling 8 higher.

With a smooth lead of Kaia, Martino drifts her graceful across the dancefloor. Stepping in simple box-steps to start, before a sharp pivot across the wooden floor and leading her back. A simple square to start as his eyes angle down to her face, "Ah... you have been practising I see."

Malcolm has left the a lovely set of stained oak wood and ivory brocade chaise lounge couches.

Delilah has left the a lovely set of stained oak wood and ivory brocade chaise lounge couches.

1 Inquisition Confessors, Scribble, a Delicate Social Butterfly, 1 Bisland pride guards leave, following Delilah.

Delilah leaves, following Malcolm.

Mabelle debates logically with Joslyn, "If I am taking you for the team you cannot be the team, she is." a thumb jerked toward Isabetta with a wink.

Kaia, the guard, Krissa, the golden, long-haired cat leave, following Radhilde.

Isabetta waves at Mabelle and asks, "Who is on my team and what is the game and are we winning?"

Olivia smiles a bit, "Funny. Promised a dance and neither of us likes parties."

Joslyn chuckles, shrugging towards Mabelle. "Okay that's a fair point, but does that mean that I'm on her team too? Am I on the team you're taking it for? Or am I more like the ball?" she sips more of her tea as she muses this. It's an important question of course.

Rayne has joined the a lovely set of stained oak wood and ivory brocade chaise lounge couches.

Mabelle chuckles at the two ladies, she wonders at Isabetta, "I guess I am? And she is and maybe if the Princess will grace us. Apprently we're playing pass the Lady", she winks to Joslyn and assures her, "You do not look like a ball".

Martino lifts his fingertips to Kaia's hair and over her new tiara, did he mentions it was new? Twisting them to spin her out in a brief spin before capturing her again in his right hand and bounding faster over the dancefloor.

Kincade gets up taking one last sip of his tea and approaches Princess Reese. "I would hate for the party to not seem like a hit. I assure you I'm no good at dancing but would you care to join me?"

Isabetta rubs her nose and then asks Mabelle, "Okay, but youre on my team and I just passed her to you, so now we have to score points. How do we score points?" She looks over at Kincade, then at Reese, distracted momentarily before returning her attention to Mabelle.

Joslyn smiles and takes another sip of the tea. "Thank you for thinking so," she says, eyeing Isabetta then. "I know how I'd prefer points get scored, but that's certainly not for everybody."

In the dance floor, Kaia is splendidly led by Martino into the dance. "I have." And then, she was somehow spun and brought back into his arms quite dexterously. How she was able to keep up with all these dancing moves she had never done before was truly a mystery to her.

Martino checked dexterity + performance at difficulty 15, rolling 6 higher.

Mabelle soothes Joslyn and Isabetta, repressing a laugh, "Now now, girls. No one has to die"

Aksel tilts his head looking curiously between Mabelle, Isabetta and Joslyn. He seems to offer something several times during the conversation, but he's got nothing.

Kaia checked dexterity + performance at difficulty 15, rolling 23 higher.

Reese peeks up to Kincade and then over to Isabetta. She gives the girl a smile and then rises to her slippered feet, reaching out a hand to Kincade. "I would be honored, thank you very much and I do love to dance."

Reese checked dexterity + performance at difficulty 15, rolling 29 higher.

Isabetta regards Joslyn for a moment then turns back to Mabelle and inquires, "Who said anything about dying? This is all about winning the game where Joslyn is a ball."

Kincade checked dexterity + performance at difficulty 15, rolling 4 higher.

Kincade takes Reese's hand politely and leads her to the dance floor. Bowing before they start the knight whisks Reese immediately into a lively dance

Kincade has left the a pair of pale wrought iron tea table sets with plush seating.

Kincade has joined the the dance floor.

Mabelle laments to Joslyn, "I guess you're a ball" she then turns her eyes thoughtfully to Isabetta, "But what if she's a fire-ball? that can kill you"

Rayne has left the a lovely set of stained oak wood and ivory brocade chaise lounge couches.

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Reese joins the dance with Kincade and she manages to dance alright and even avoids stepping on his toes or the like. Her cheeks are pink and her blue eyes are bright. She gives the Lord another smile.

Martino leads Kaia across the floor anew, this time Kaia's confidence stirs him on further as he lifts his fingertips to spin her once more before bringing his right hand behind her lower back. Arching her in a graceful dip as he stands, a touch breathless for a moment.

"I wasn't worried about dying, that was just a terrible attempt at double entendre... I'm usually better at that, I'll make sure to do better next time," Joslyn says to Mabelle, placing her tea down as she finishes it up. "Though I susepct she is right," she looks fully in Isabetta's direction. "I am a fireball."

Isabetta looks at Mabelle and frowns, "I am starting to think this game is ill conceived, we still have the ball and we do not even know who our opponents are or how to score. Do we toss Joslyn at them?" She looks around the room, "Whom would be best to hurl Joslyn at I wonder.."

Olivia stands and hands her tea cup to Dariel and she curtseys. She gives a slight wave before heading out.

Olivia has left the beneath the honeycrisp apple tree.

2 Ashford House Guard, Bethany, 1 Ashford veteran guards leave, following Olivia.

Kincade holds one of Reese's hands high the other hand around her waist. Their dance, while functional and enjoyable, very much looks like a couple of knights dancing especially next to the other dancers. Never the less Kincade's Eyes are glued to Reese and he smiles warmly at his mentor.

Mabelle represses a grin at Isabetta, "Do we need opponants? we can just hurl her at a wall", she indicates Joslyn.

Joslyn crosses her arms over her chest, with a pout. "Okay, I'm not sure I like this game anymore..."

Isabetta claps her hands together and asks Mabelle, "Oh goody, do you want her arms or legs? I suppose the challenge will be getting a really good toss.:"

Reese continues to dance with Kincade, the girl giving him another smile and resting her pink gloved hands on his shoulder.

Mabelle promises Joslyn teasingly, "We will fill you up with Rum before, you wont feel a thing". Debating a moment she answers Isabetta, "Arms. More to grab up there if she slips"

Joslyn considers the pair and smirks. "Okay I'm starting to like the game again," she says, her gaze heading back towards Mabelle.

"Better if you each take a side and not body parts. Get more distance that way." Aksel finally says.

Isabetta looks at Aksel as if noticing him for the first time, "Oh you're playing too? Goody, you can help." She turns back to Mabelle, "So do we pick a wall here then or..?"

Reese peeks over to Joslyn, Mabelle and Isabetta and she seems quite amused. She continues to dance with Kincade and the two have speaking softly.

Martino pivots anew as he leads Kaia through another few steps as they continue to make the use of the dancefloor.

Kincade spins Reese around then brings her back and dips her low in his arms. Looking down into her eyes for a lingering moment before bringing her back up into their dance.

Kaia is stired and spined more confidently across the dance floor finalizing with a greacful arching supported by Martino's hand. A beaming smile clear on her face, she's enjoying herself and the dance.

Mabelle directs an invitation, "Well, perhaps in effort not to break a cart we can pass the game to another neutral place", she shakes her head imagining, "I Know a place we can hurl her into a pool"

"Wait is this really happening?" Joslyn blinks, looking between Isabetta and Mabelle. "I suppose I had it coming all along./"

Isabetta has left the a lovely set of stained oak wood and ivory brocade chaise lounge couches.

Aksel holds up his hands, "No no no. Just offering the best way to throw a person, not offering to actually help with it."

Mabelle remarks to Aksel, "There's mead too. Might need someone to draw her from the pool"

Reese continues to dance with Kincade, the girl spinning around in the circle. "I think my friends are trouble." She murmurs, peeking to the Ladies with continued amusement. She is quick to look back to Kincade though.

Kaia checked dexterity + performance at difficulty 15, rolling 18 higher.

Kincade mutters, "Haha ... might be ..."

Martino checked dexterity + performance at difficulty 15, rolling 50 higher.

Kincade glances over to the friends Reese is mentioning. Noting that Mabelle is encouraging the whole affair. With a smirk "It doesn't surprise me your highness." Kincade looks back to Reese a bit excited and lights into another round of spins. But just then no one was looking at them.

"How opposed I am to being drawn out of the pool really does depend on who is the one doing the drawing," Joslyn says, looking at Askel and lifting her eyebrow curiously. "Certainly not how I expected my day to go when I woke up this morning."

Martino leads his right hand back to Kaia's left hip as they step through another complex step. He sweept across the dance floor with buoyant pace, leading Kaia with him. A nimble pivot into her presence to lead her in a smaller and smaller circle. Their steps becoming more intricate, closer to each other's feet but avoiding every time. When there is no smaller, Martino's right hand returns to her lower back, to drape her back in a conclusive and dramatic pause.

Reese continues dancing along with Kincade, seemingly having a good time. She is not the best dancer ever, but the girl doe have lots of energy.

Mabelle chuckles at Joslyn, "Well I promise we'll be gentle. Or not. I for myself enough surprises."

Thea, as usual, is content surveying the crowd.

Aksel tilts his head to look towards Mabelle considering a moment, "Make it whiskey and I'll play rescuer." His gaze goes to Josyln and he nods knowingly. "Days rarely go the way one plans."

"Are you kidding?" Joslyn laughs. "I love surprises myself, if every day was the same it would grow dull rather fast, wouldn't you agree?" she grins, sauntering over to Mabelle.

Kincade sweeps Reese through the end of their cresendo, and then he leads them passing near Kaia and Martino. "My dearest lady Bisland thank you for the invite to this lovely tea party, and again Happy birthday. Martino is it? I must say old chap your footwork is outstanding!" A small nod of appreciation as Reese and himself sail by them.

Kincade bring's their dance to an end and at the side of the dancefloor brings Reese's hands to his lips for a kiss. He whispers something to her before excusing himself from the dancing. "Thank you but I must go involve myself with a small fundraiser." Bowing deeply to the princess and then to Mabelle and her compatiots before leaving the tall knight sails off into the afternoon on a mood inspired by delights.

Rayne has joined the a lovely set of stained oak wood and ivory brocade chaise lounge couches.

Peri has left the a pair of pale wrought iron tea table sets with plush seating.

Mabelle laughs at Aksel's words, "I'm not hiding a brewery under my skirt you know, I can do Vodka" she barters with him, gathering Joslyn's arm as she approaches her, "Indeed, I agree, and it seems like the Princess will be joining us soon", she waves goodbye to Kincade

Isabetta walks over toward Mabelle to murmur quietly to her.

Kincade has left the the dance floor.

Scytiva, sleek hunting falcon, Kaptain, Black-Mouth Warbull Terrier leave, following Kincade.

Rayne has left the a lovely set of stained oak wood and ivory brocade chaise lounge couches.

Rayne has joined the beneath the honeycrisp apple tree.

Mabelle cackles privately to Isabetta

Joslyn squints at Isabetta as she murmurs something quietly to Mabelle, but her smile quickly returns as the other lady gathers her arm. "A brewery under your skirt. Now that's a vivid image," Joslyn comments. "So Princess Reese is joining us? Excellent," Joslyn smiles.

Kaia somehow manages to keep up with Martino through that elaborate performance. By the time they come to halt she's almost breathless, but still a wide smile is spread across her face. "Wow~" she breathes out, clearly surprised. Before her attention is briefly shifted to Kincade, making his farewells. "Thank you for coming Lord Blanchard.~ Do be well!" she chimes, before offering Reese another smile. Then her eyes go back to Martino. "Truly...those moves. Quite impressive, my lord." she says.

Kaia drops Liquid Legends - 'Friendship is Golden'.

Reese hmms softly. "Oh, yes, I will be joining you." The girl softly says. She then peeks over to Kaia with another smile. "What is the game, we are tossing Joslyn?"

Isabetta looks over at Reese and says, "Well I was going to dance with her, but I can dance with her anywhere." She tries to take Reese's arm lightly.

Martino hoists back Kaia to stand before him, breathless also, to her as he creases his sharp green eyes, "Oh and your steps, your follow, also so impressive and incredible my sweet Kaia." He steps to Kaia's side anew as he leads her from the dance floor.

Dariel claps Kaia and Martino's performance there. "Very impressive moves," he cheers. "I see why you're teaching dancing, Martino."

Rayne walks to the apple tree when he sees Lord Dariel and decides to say hi " Hello Lord Dariel"

Reese allows her arm to be captured by Joslyn and she gives her a smile. "Well, if you want to dance with Lady Isabetta or Lady Mabelle, I would fully understand, but um..I would be happy to dance with you as well, Lady Joslyn."

Peri and Rukhnis are talking at the table. Things are going swimmingly, but both seem busy. Rukhnis bows politely to Eina and nods to her guard before departing the table. Eina receives a message from someone and starts to look around for Kaia. She catches the tale end of Kaia's dance with Martino. Peri doesn't want to interrupt anything, and she asks those around her, "Please give my regards to lady Kaia, I am called away on some urgent business." She heads out.

Mabelle considers the ladies and the Princess, "So drinks, pool and light violence, is it?"

Eina, the Pearl's Own leaves, following Peri.

Kaia has left the the dance floor.

Kaia has joined the beneath the honeycrisp apple tree.

Martino has left the the dance floor.

Martino has joined the beneath the honeycrisp apple tree.

In the wake of Peri's departure, Rukhnis slips as quietly out of the garden as any other servant or messenger, stack of parchment still in hand.

Rukhnis has left the a pair of pale wrought iron tea table sets with plush seating.

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

Reese seems happy to have Isabetta on her arm even if she got a bit confused for a moment. "We are dancing, Lady Isabetta." She says toward her.

"You trying to get me drunk?" Aksel says to Mabelle, "Vodka is certainly the quickest way to do it." His gaze goes to Joslyn and he nods, "I suppose. But there is something to be said about going about your daily tasks without interruption."

Isabetta leans in to kiss Reese on the tip of the nose i nresponse to what she says to her.

Mabelle murmurs to the group, "Shall we relocate and leave the birds to their own? I can provide the scenery, drinks and some mischeif, but some has to be on you". She tempts here further, "There's also a tree house, we can throw her from there"

"I'm ready to go when you are," Joslyn smiles to Mabelle, considering both Reese and Isabetta, though her next is aimed to Aksel. "Oh, surprises are always welcome except when I'm on duty. Generals tend to not be big fans of surprises."

Rayne has left the beneath the honeycrisp apple tree.

Martino murmurs low with Kaia beneath the apple tree a while before lifting her hand to his lips and places a light peck upon it, "Oh Kaia... truly, a happy birthday. I have just been sent word from His Highness to check matters for our trip, so will be back in a few hours." He leads his lips to hear ear, a secretive murmur, before hoisting himself up from the tree. Bowing low to her, he makes his way to the exit.

Mabelle turns swiftly to Kaia, "Cousin! Happy Birthday dearest, I pray you have a lovely year and thank you for the invitation"

Thea smiles at Kaia,"Happy birthday again, Kaia."

Kaia says, "Thank you dear! Be well! Thank you for coming!""

Martino takes a fancy cup of tea with a saucer and teaspoon from a lovely walnut tea cart.

Martino has left the beneath the honeycrisp apple tree.

Mabelle gathers her team and walks toward the exit.

Thea has left the a lovely set of stained oak wood and ivory brocade chaise lounge couches.

Dariel smiles to Kaia. "It has been a delightful tea party and very well organised I must say, cousin."

Mabelle has left the a small rosebud table.

Leporis, the silent handmaiden leaves, following Joslyn.

Maple, a brown golden retriever, Joslyn, Isabetta leave, following Mabelle.

Kaia smiles back to Dariel, "Thank you cousin. I'm glad everyone seems to have enjoyed themselves."

Aksel has left the a small rosebud table.

a huge spotted dog named Fury leaves, following Aksel.



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