tidesin | The Gathering

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Characters: EVERYBODY
Summary: It's been a year since Chaos was defeated and the world was saved. So, naturally, it's time for a reunion party, right?
Location: Lindblum Grand Castle
Date: November 1st, 1806
Style: Up to you!

About two weeks ago, an invitation was sent out via skyphone to all of the sky people of Gaia- and a select few natives, too. It invited everyone to Lindblum, for a one year anniversary celebration of Garland's defeat. Such an event couldn't pass by without a celebration, after all. Yesterday, airships had been sent out to the far corners of the world to pick up everyone and bring them to Lindblum. Even the most reticent and party-hating of adventurers won't be able to avoid this. It is a worldwide celebration. Besides, it's best to celebrate with friends.

The Lindblum castle is covered in decorations for the occasion. Most are plain and themed for the upcoming winter, though for some reason, moogles feature rather prominently. Tables set around the ballroom are covered with snacks and foods, from snowmen to more moogles to- are those cookies shaped like Garland on a chobobo? ... Maybe it's best not to ask.

In the center of the ballroom is a clear space for dancing, and musicians sit off to the side and play for those who want to dance. To the side, there are tables for those who are looking for a simple conversation or who are taking time to eat. And, of course, for those who want to get away from everything for a while, there are always places in Lindblum to slip away to. But why would you want to do that, when everyone is here?

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Ceodore smiles at that and nods. He's pleased for Kain's sake that his friend has had this chance with his father. Something he wishes could have been for Ursula. He knows she still misses her family, even after all this time. But tonight is a celebration, not time for brooding on those tough truths.

"I'll be sure to say hello to him later." He quirks a grin and tilts his head toward the door. "I could use a challenge if you're game. Not a lot of monsters at the Skysea. I might be getting rusty." Ceodore trains some on a daily basis, but it's not needed, just a hard habit to break.

Kain gives him a wry look. "I hope it's a challenge, and you're not implying that you're growing soft." As always, he just can't resist picking on him. He knows better than to think that he'd lapse that terribly in his training.

"You know well I'd give anything for a break from this." Not that he's doing a whole lot of socializing, but he's taking it at a pace that works for him. He nods. "I'm ready when you are."

Growing soft? "As if." Strangely though, being picked on feels entirely normal. "I'll have to whip on you quick before our wives catch us." Because a spar is not a scary prospect. Two fussy women about them coming back sweaty and banged up? Terrifying. "I'll go easy on you."

Yes, Kain is terrified of his wife scolding him ~~and getting angry enough to withhold sex~~. Everyone knows who tops in these marriages. He nods, his expression showing it all.

"We'll be quick... but you'd better not go easy. Give me your full strength or I may become bored."

He can't stop picking on him, it seems. It's just so amusing and easy to do.

Ceodore promptly rolls his eyes then starts to chuckle. "Not worried about you being bored. Worried about explaining it to Father when I drag you back in a bloody mess." More like his Mother. Both of their ears would get blistered for it. But admitting that obvious truth isn't at all manly. It's all good natured banter though and followed up with an amiable slap on the shoulder. "C'mon let's go."

Although something's up because instead of moving, he's rather rooted in place watching Ursula. Someone's come by his mother's overprotective streak honestly, it seems.

"Clearly you've forgotten who you're dealing with. I'll have to give you a reminder." Kain does enjoy that manly banter. Of course, banter is nothing if you can't back it up, and he intended to do that. He turns and begins heading out, looking forward to this...

...and then he realizes Ceodore has stopped. He follows his gaze.

"There'll be time for that later."

Look. He knows the feeling. Really. He thinks about sex more than average. But really, right now, this moment?

"Huh?"

It takes Ceodore more than a spare moment to realize just what Kain's implying with that statement, and just one more beyond that to drag his attention away from Ursula.

"Sorry about that. I needed to be sure she was okay."

Now why does that seem rather suspiciously like something his mother would say?

Kain rolls his eyes. Perhaps it's because he's used to a woman who more than proves her strength on a regular basis. He knows well that they might appear all pretty and gentle, but they're really anything but that.

"I'm sure she can take care of herself, Ceodore."

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