Garden Party~

[sakeplz]

WHO: Jirou and all of Recolle!
WHERE: On top of a hotel that has been restored enough to be seen
WHEN: Backdated to the 15th
WHAT: Jirou throws a garden party to help everyone relax! There will be food, drinks, "fireworks"! As well as a surprise~
WARNINGS: Alcohol is sure to be there. This is Jirou.

[It's taken some time to get things organized (especially given the whole color incident this month) but Jirou has sent out a message to everyone on the app to invite them to come and see relax on the rooftop garden of one of Recolle's five star hotels. He can't promise tooooo much color but he can promise that there will be food and drink for everyone so they can just unwind for a bit. He's tried to get at least a little color restored though! So at least things are still pretty!

Anyway there's all kinds of food and drink for everyone and the dress code is, well, whatever clothes you can find to wear! Jirou understands how difficult it is to find clothes right now. He will not be upset if you can't find something fancy to wear.

And yes. Later on in the evening there are indeed magical sparks in the sky. You can thank Fai for those. Well, you can when Fai is done with...other things. (Spoilers: That's the surprise.)]

[ooc: I'm on hiatus right now so my own tags will be slow. However feel free to have fun tagging with each other! And pass the word along so anyone can hop in! Also there will be a special thread in here for Fai and Iwai. You are welcome to say you witnessed it but it is a closed thread when it happens!]

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[sakeplz]

Drinks!

[Of course Jirou can be found near the alcohol. He's worked so hard to restore as much of it as possible. So, so, SO hard. With a smile he happily sips at whatever he gets his hands on and he has his little white pomeranian in his arms. Well...more like spotty black and white right now. Such is the life of having to use this paint stuff to restore his doggy baby.

So, need alcohol recommendations? Jirou's your boy! He's even serving up drinks sometimes!]

General Mingling

[Of course he isn't always at the drinks. Sometimes he's just out and about with everyone. Gotta be a good host, after all! What better way to host than to come and spend time with people!

So that sure is a very tall drunk man headed your way. Don't worry though. He's smiling and friendly!]

Fireworks~

[Fai's fireworks are amazing. Fai is amazing. So when the show starts, he leans on the edge of the balcony to look up at the sparkles in the sky. They're beautiful. Perhaps more so because of the state of things. Just that bit of something so bright and wonderful is great. Of course he spends some of his time spying on his friend from a distance so he'll see the exact moment the surprise happens.

But really he's here to just enjoy the beauty with drink in one hand and his dog in the other. Despite everything he's happy right now and ready to share that with anyone.]

Fireworks

[toobigtohandle]

[Guess who is coming to hug you from behind, kiss your cheek, rest his chin on your shoulder and hold your hand, Jirou?

Kenta has been in the background for most of the party. It's not his party, so he felt more comfortable doing it than when he knows he has to put himself out there. It's too bad then ended having to have Fai dot he work on those fireworks, because Kenta was invested in getting him red heart fireworks, but in the end it doesn't matter.

It's a beautiful party, Fai looks great, Iwai has no idea of what's going to happen and Jirou is warm and happy.]

[sakeplz]

[Well he loves that warmth at his back and he even offers his glass back so that way Kenta can have a sip. This is so comfortable like this and Jirou finds himself at one of his happiest moments.

It would be happier if all the color was back but one step at a time.]

It's going to happen any moment now. This is a great spot to watch it.

drinks

[thisloveisjustice]

Jirou!

[While Tatsuo had found his apartment again and repainted it... its not like he has the swankiest wardrobe in the first place. Still, he wears a nice pair of navy slacks, a white button-up shirt... and his pair of Adidas Superstars. That is dressing up for Tatsuo.]

So, anything good tonight?

[He asks with a slight grin, because he knows the bar will always be good if Jirou is throwing the party.]

[sakeplz]

[Jirou is actually impressed anyone has dressed up since he didn't give a dress code for this. So he doesn't mind at all that Tatsuo is dressed up and is even pleased! So nice!

Anyway, he giggles.]

Oh honey. Everything is good.

[toobigtohandle]

[Kenta will be spending most of the party making sure everything runs smoothly. He's much more at ease in the background making sure the show is perfect, and he has enough natural authority to direct the vendors and waiters, make sure the flow of alcohol is uninterrupted, all the while keeping an eye on Fai just in case he's needed for something.

He's actually pretty good at this, thanks to the list he made on his phone and the alarms he's set up, and he's probably having more fun than if he were the host of the party.]

[thisloveisjustice]

a - mingling

[It's kind of nice to just... relax a bit after the weeks of rushing to get the city restored. The layers are probably still collapsed, whatever that means, but surely they can have one evening of fun before going back to the repainting efforts.

So Tatsuo loads up a plate with food, helps himself to the bar, and wanders around the rooftop talking with people.]

So, what's the weirdest thing you've painted this month?

b - fireworks

[At the end of the evening, and maybe one or two too many drinks, Tatsuo enjoys the fireworks with everyone else.]

Ooo that one looks like a horse!

b-fireworks

[blondferret]

[Derek is standing beside Tatsuo and looks at the firework in question.]

It could be a unicorn.

[Derek nods over to Fai and Iwai.]

But look over there. Looks like Fai is proposing to Iwai.

Re: b-fireworks

[thisloveisjustice]

No. It's totally a horse.

[Tatsuo glances over]

Ah. So he is. Good for him.

[blondferret]

Mingling

[Derek is walking around, glass of really expensive sake in his hand. You can think Jirou and Kenta for that. They got him hooked on it and he will drink it at every opportunity. Eventually he takes a seat at one of the tables and is eating some refreshments.]

It's pretty good turnout considering all that's happened this month.

Fireworks

[Derek watches the fire works along with everyone else. If your standing near him, he might just start up a conversation with you.]

You know, it's been a while since I've watched fireworks. You?

Mingling

[toobigtohandle]

[He's seen what bottle you served yourself from, Derek.]

... You really like that one, don't you?

Re: Mingling

[blondferret]

[Derek smiles and shrugs.]

What can I say? I have expensive taste and it's not like I drink this stuff all the time.

[No, only when he can get his hands on it.]

mingle!

[dornen_kiste]

Well if Jirou threw a party and you got invited, would you miss it?

<sub>[ Look, you might be buddies with Jirou, but Yogi is still totally in fanboy mode over him most of the time. He tries to reign it in, but come on. His mother is his fashion idol!

He let out a little hiccup, followed by a soft giggle that quickly petered out. ]</sub>

Besides, it's been kind of scary lately, with everything disappearing. It's nice for people to come somewhere and not have to think about it for a bit.

Re: mingle!

[blondferret]

[Derek noticed that hiccup Yogi.]

Mate, how much have you drunk?

[flowrite]

Mingling

[Fai has hinted to a few people what he's planning to do tonight, but for the most part it just looks like he's here because it's a Jirou party and Jirou is his bff and Fai would never miss an opportunity to go to a party and drink! (Or at least that's what he's hoping Iwai thinks....)

You won't catch him eating more than a nibble of a few of the desserts here and there, but you'll definitely catch him with a drink in his hand most of the time. He's not aiming to get drunk, exactly, but he's going to need some liquid courage to get him through the rest of the night.

And unlike most public events recently, with the small exception of Jirou's engagement party, he's wearing a gorgeous black dress and strappy heels. His blond hair is piled in an updo, with a few wisps of it hanging down in front of the smaller, fancier eyepatch he's wearing, and his good eye is accentuated with some very artistic eye makeup.

He's trying really hard not to look nervous. Please come chat with him and help him not look so nervous.]


Fireworks

[He has light magic. He has illusion magic. What better way to combine them, and to make up for not having a lot of things right now (thank you, Retrospec), than to create magical fireworks over the party at the end of the night?

They aren't as big as normal fireworks, but they're centered right over the rooftop so it shouldn't matter too much to the party-goers. Most of Fai's illusion/light magic tends to skew toward blue shades, but when he's concentrating he can make other colors of fireworks too, and make sure to keep an eye out for different shapes! He can mimic a lot of the kinds of fireworks you're probably used to seeing, like the ones that fizzle and spin after they break apart or the ones that just explode into giant showers of sparkles.

And best of all, it's perfectly safe because it's all magic! So feel free to come chat with him during the display--or after what comes next.]


After the fireworks - Proposal time! For Iwai, or anyone else immediately afterward

[Toward the end of the fireworks display, Fai sets up a complex set of light runes to continue the show without him actively running it for a few more minutes (he's been practicing). By now he looks... really, really nervous. He's very quiet as he slinks through the crowd to pick up the little black velvet box he brought along with him tonight, and he's very quiet as he makes his way back toward where Iwai is standing.

The fireworks, by this point, have all changed to heart shapes.

With the box cupped in one hand against his midsection, he taps Iwai on the shoulder with the other hand.]

Munehisa?

[geckoman]

[He's always impressed with Fai's magic but this is really nice. The hearts are cheesy but hey it's his boyfriend. Cheesy is what he does and cheesy is what Iwai fell for apparently. Sipping at a beer he has, he feels the tap to his shoulder and hears his name.

His full given name.

Fai never uses his full given name.

Turning around, he sees Fai looking nervous as hell and immediately wonders what is wrong. Did something happen? Is it the kids? No. If it were the kids Fai would be in a panic and not just nervous. This isn't anything serious if he's not in a panic.]

You okay?

[He gently touches his face in concern as he checks.]

[flowrite]

[Oh hell. If Fai was nervous before (and oh, he definitely was), Iwai reaching up to touch his face makes it feel like there's a vice around his heart. All of the little mantras he's been repeating to himself in his head all night (he loves you, he hasn't left yet, he got a tattoo for you, he's not going to hate you) still haven't prepared him for this moment.

What if this isn't the right time? What if he says no? What if...?

Fai forces himself to breathe, but he can't force words out just yet. He can't actually explain what the hell he's doing. And in this outfit there's no way he's going to be able to get down on one knee.

So hopefully reaching down to flip open the top of the little velvet box will be enough, at least for the moment?

Inside is a black ring with a thin blue stripe in the center, courtesy of Fai's and Biffy's blue paintbrushes.]

Mingling

[toobigtohandle]

[Kenta has basically been running the backstage show for now, but always keeping an eye on Fai just so he knows how far they are into the evening and when to get certain things started.

As the evening progresses though, it'd be hard not to see that Fai is strumming with nervousness, so he grabs a glass of champagne from a tray and walks behind his friend, putting an arm around his waist to bring him closer and putting the glass in his hands.]

Fai. Breathe. Everything is going to be fine.

[flowrite]

[What, Fai nervous? Just because the sudden arm around his waist has him practically leaping out of his heels?

Thankfully he manages to keep from yelping aloud, and as soon as he realizes it's Kenta he visibly relaxes, kind of melting back against his taller friend. (It's a good thing Iwai knows they're just friends, with as touchy as they tend to be. With Jirou too.) The champagne is accepted with a grateful smile up at Kenta and Fai takes a generous sip before sighing.]

Thank you. And... I know. I keep telling myself that. I just can't seem to believe myself.

After the proposal

[toobigtohandle]

[Kenta did leave time for Iwai and Fai to just bask in the moment and get congratulations from everyone around, and then be asked to toast with so many people.

He waits for just the right moment, for things to die down a little and people to go back to their conversations, drinking and eating with the added excitement of new gossip before he approaches Fai again.]

How about we go and fix your make-up for the pictures?

[flowrite]

[Fai is still positively giddy. He kind of looks like a raccoon, between crying and then wiping at the black makeup around his good eye, but he's grinning nonstop and stealing glances over at his new fiance every chance he gets.

Pictures... hadn't even occurred to him.]

Pictures?

[A hand strays to his face, because even though he hasn't really cared up until this point, some part of him knew at the time that he'd been destroying his careful handiwork.]

Oh god, I probably look like a goth kid at the mall, don't I?

[Rather than panic about it, however, he's giggling.]

Mingling

[ingodswelove]

[Ashura's more than happy to come to a Garden Party, especially after all that's been going on this month. Not being able to see everything makes it very difficult to go shopping and enjoy spa days. He's been mostly fussy and at home. But the invitation from Jirou was something to definitely look forward to! He certainly wouldn't miss the opportunity for the world. Parties are fun!

In fact, he's wearing a very specific number of his own in green, with black silk pants, designer shoes, and a bracelet and choker to match. (What can he say? He just adores butterflies. And what better theme for a Garden Party?)

After partaking in a few foods and drinks of his own, he's wandering around the party with a cocktail in hand, looking around for just about literally anyone to chat with - flirting here, mingling there, sticking to the people who will seem to tolerate him for more than a few seconds at a time.

Unfortunately, he seems rather high on interactions, giggling as he wanders on to his next choice of companion, and he's not quite paying attention to where he's going. He bumps into someone - Fai. The drink he's holding falls to the ground (and thankfully not against the blond), but Ashura gives a yelp of surprise.]

Ah! Ashura is so sorry! Are you alright?

[Ashura looks over Fai's person, just to be sure none of the drink ruined the blond's dress. It would be terrible if something happened to such an ensemble!]

[flowrite]

[Fai doesn't recognize everyone at the party, but even more so than at Jirou's engagement party that's to be expected here. Jirou had opened this event to the entire city, after all. Besides, Fai's been kind of a recluse these last few months, at least compared to his usual social butterfly self. Maybe now that he won't have to worry about passing his master's classes anymore, and now that he's more used to the changes Retrospec has forced on him, he'll be able to get out and socialize a bit more.

Right now he's practically vibrating he's so nervous. The bump, as light and harmless as it is, nearly causes him to literally jump--heels and all.

But after a frantic second or two of observation he can safely conclude that none of the drink actually spilled on him and no one's hurt. He lets out an audible sigh of relief, lifting a hand to his face as he lets out a nervous laugh.]

I'm fine! It's okay. No harm done.

[He hasn't actually gotten a good look at the person just yet. Give him a second or two.]

[dornen_kiste]

Mingling!
<sub>[ A party sounded fantastic what with everything going on, and it was put on by Jirou no less! Yogi did his best to look spiffy for the event, putting on his best jeans, his nicest shoes, a waist coat of his own devising with asymmetrical design, and a white shirt with the sleeves rolled up. Spiffy, but not stuffy. Should be good, right? He hopes so!

While he seems slightly intimidated at first, after a bit of snacks and a touch of alcohol he turns into quite the little social butterfly. He will happily chat anyone and everyone up, sometimes with a snack in hand and sometimes not. He also might be getting just a bit tipsy as the night wears on. He is not nearly as well versed in drinking as their host - or probably most adults his age. But at least he's a happy, tipsy thing! ]</sub>

Fireworks!
_{[ Getting fireworks to, well, work with the state of things was pure magic, wasn't it? Yogi would have to be sure to tell Fai how wonderful they were later, but as it is, he's totally enraptured with the display. At the bigger bursts he'll even clap and cheer. He's absolutely 23 years old, what are you talking about? ]}

[keystaff]

[Sakura is there, having come along with Fai and Iwai. It's nice. To have a little break, a little celebration amid it all. Not that she knows that this is also to be where Fai and Iwai arrange something big themselves. She is just along to enjoy some of the colour being back, some food and drinks and fireworks, unaware of the other surprises involved along the way.

She comments on the food, debating what to choose, and then later sits on the roof to enjoy the fireworks, or 'fireworks' more like. Since it is Fai's illusion magic after all, rather than actual fireworks. They were still pretty though.]