tampered | Log; Ongoing

Log; Ongoing

When; Sunday, October the 10th
Rating;Pretty sure it’ll stay around PG, but with this crowd, who knows?
Characters; EVERYONE
Summary; Glinda decides that what the City needs is a good end-of-the-year gala.
Log;

It was almost 8 o'clock and everything had been set up.

Rangiku and Hotaru had strung up red, white, and silver streamers everywhere and several buffet tables were scattered throughout the area. Someone had suggested the hanging of mistletoe. Glinda didn’t know what its purpose was, but it was so pretty, so she had Rangiku add a few sprigs here and there.

Glinda had already briefed those who had volunteered to act as security. They were to enjoy the party, of course, but if they saw anyone causing trouble, it was up to them to handle it. The fireworks team had brought a lot of pyrotechnics. Glinda prayed they knew what they were doing. And Tayuya was off to the side, warming up.

Glinda had been shocked to see the young girl show up at all, let alone in a dress. As she had promised Glinda, the dress wasn't at all obscene. Glinda smoothed a non-existent wrinkle from her own dress and put a hand to her heart. She was nervous, but tried to reassure herself that everything would be perfect.

She checked the time. 8 o'clock. Time for everyone to arrive...

After the fireworks and before the final dance, Glinda stands on a platform at the front of the crowd. Using a holographic projector set up by Cobray, she makes an announcement to the crowd...

Fellow Citizens... I wanted to thank you all for being here. This has been one of the best nights of my life, and I hope each of you can say the same. It was a lot of work to plan this, but I can't take all the credit. This place is so beautiful thanks to Rangiku and Hotaru. Thank you to Sanji and everyone else who worked so hard on the buffet. I'm sure everyone agrees it was all delicious! To my security team, you did wonderfully. Everything went off without a hitch, thanks to you. Shizune, the gift exchange was wonderfully done. Tayuya, the music was beautiful, and so are you. It warms my heart to see you dressed like a lady. And it's nice to see you use that flute for something other than making threats. Thanks also to the pyrotechnics team. I'm glad you knew what you were doing. If I forgot anyone, I'm sorry. But know I'm grateful for all you've done!

Well, the hour is late, and we only have time for one last dance. But though this is the end of the night, don’t think this is the end of the holiday festivities. Motoko and I have a concert in the works for later this month. Anyone who would like to audition should see Motoko or myself to sign up. Tayuya, if you will...

{ooc: Log is open, everyone GO!~ I hope you all fun. My thanks go out to Shizune-mun for coming up with the gift exchange, as well as setting it up. ♥ to you!

A note; Glinda's announcement comes just after the fireworks and just before the final dance... so sometime after midnight. Reference to it whenever you want. Thanks to Cobray-mun for that idea. Also, it is not necessary to interact in this thread. Start your own in your journals, just like with the snowball fight if you’d like. Also, it is also not necessary to interact with Glinda if you don’t want to. However, if you do want to, this is the best place, as I won’t be starting my own thread in her journal.

I can't guarantee I'll be home all day. Today is the school band concert and I promised a friend I’d go. But, if anyone needs me, my AIM is christinemasque and my email is phantom.masque98@gmail.com . I believe I might be able to answer email through my cell phone, so if it's urgent, that's the best way to reach me. But, I don't think any problems should arise. *crosses fingers* See you all at the party!~

Oh, and there will be more info on the aforementioned concert later in Poly-Extra}

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Nemu tried not to let her smile grow as wide as it wanted to. She returned her hand to his and nodded. Most enjoyable.

"There is indeed." She did like the movements, the twirling and sashaying. As they danced, a thought occured to her.

"Do you ever do anything in Hueco Mundo... 'for fun'?"

"Fun?" Ulquiorra blinked at such a question, having to think for a moment. "There is little need for fun in Hueco Mundo. We have our orders and see to them."

Though, he supposed there were times when there was little to do. "I suppose many of the Arrancar train themselves, or buisy themselves with differet personal projects." Not that he himself ever needed to do such a thing.

"Must have been very..." She searched for a word, trying to subtley maneuver a lock of hair from blocking her vision. "... tedious."

She couldn't say she had done differently, however. There were Mayuri-sama's orders. And that was it. Any 'fun' she derived had come from the Women's Association Meetings, or the vice's meetings. Times when she was away from her creator, though he still ruled her. It was only recently she was even coming to the conclusion that he wasn't here. For which she was very glad. Nemu knew if Mayri-sama were here, nothing like this right now would ever be happening. And she liked this.

"Tedious?" He thought over the remark. "Perhaps.." His life here in this City was certainly different, though he found it tedious for its own reasons.

"However, I cannot say that it was something I was not.. fond of. There, I had a purpose."

"And here there is no purpose." Nemu added, unable to decide whether that was good or bad. She was finally becoming independent of Mayuri-sama, finally making choices on her own, doing things because she wanted to, not because it was an order. But... she liked her duties. Not that she could return to them... ever.

"There is only a hollow void where purpose was, and we must strive to fill it."

"Hmm." Ulquiorra wasnt to sure he would find much fullfillment here. There was research, and interaction with those who's company he found tollerable, even enjoyable, but fullfilment? Even Aizen-samas orders failed to satisfy him. They were as aimless as his own goals. It left him feeling very confused.

"That seems very.. odd."

"Is it really so odd?" She asked, drawing her gaze from other things to focus on Ulquiorra himself.

"When there are voids, all creatures try and satisfy them. You came from a Hollow, which always strove to fill an emptiness. Humans search for fulfillment all their lives, and deaths. Is it really so strange that an Arrancar would be the same in that respect?"

She had a feeling he may try and deny such a thing, as he seemed to recall Arrancar felt much of anything. But the reports she'd read had shown her feeling creatures. With pride, anger, shock, and fear. All emotions.

"Yes, but." Ulquiorra frowned, uncomfortable with the comparison of himself and humans. He may have come from a Hollow, as well, but they were completely different. Hollows were mindless, primative creatures. Arrancar were more advanced. In every respect.

"I do not know how to fullfill the void I posess."

"I cannot say I would know how." Nemu admitted. "But... I'm beginning to learn a few things." She knew that this City, this place, had changed her. Being away from Mayuri-sama had set her free in ways she had never been before. Free to do her own things, her own rules, her own time. Her's, not his. And she'd begun filling the void within herself. With friends. With emotions. With activites.

"Perhaps I could teach you what I know? And we could learn together?" It was almost a timid offer, perhaps she was afraid of a refusal, she did not know. It seemed lately she did not know a lot of things.

Blinking at the offer, he thought it over as they danced to the next song. There was certainly nothing wrong with such an endevor. It was much like research, except turned toward a more personal goal. And with the truce continuing on, he had no reason to concern himself with thoughts of fighting the Shinigami.

"I suppose that would be interesting." he murmured, distinctly not looking at her. Somehow, it seemed a little emberessing to say such things.

"I would agree." She noted that he was not meeting her gaze, which she decided to file away for further reference or question from the masses. "It would be beneficial for us both."

She enjoyed this activity, dancing, and was loathe to end it, though she knew it would have to eventually.

The song ending and Ulquiorra stopped, feeling awkward in such a situation. He nodded slightly and stepped back.

"It seems to be getting late." he said quietly, realizing that his feet were beginning to hurt.

"Ah..." Nemu looked about, slightly... what was this emotion? Awkward? Embarrassed?

"... We should most likely retire." The creation shifted, fiddled with the hem of her dress, and tucked a strand of hair behind one ear.

"Would you like to perhaps..." She struggled for a suitable word. "... join me at my residence for relaxation? Or do you need to get back to something?"

Ulquiorra blinked in surprise. "No." he answered, before any thoughts had crossed his mind. He was used to refusing the advances of lesser beings.

"I.. should get back. I have.. some things to do."

Nemu blinked once, keeping her face neutral though she wanted to look slightly confused at the sudden force of the refusal. It had seemed... quite sudden. But that could mean many things nd she did not want to risk assuming anything where Ulquiorra was concerned.

"Of course." She answered, dipping her head. "I suppose I should be... getting back to my duties as well. Thank you, Ulquiorra, for gracing me with your prescense this evening."

"Not at all." Ulquiorra shook his head, frowning at her expression of gratitude. "I was under the impression that we were researching this holiday event as equals."

As the worlds left his mouth, he realized it was something he would not have normaly said. Frowning slightly at himself, he cleared his throat. "Well. It was.. enjoyable."

Equals? Nemu tried not to smile too widely, restricting it to only a soft gesture. Even if it were a Freudian slip, it was something. Progress.

"Of course. But I am honored that you came and that we were able to learn much this night." She was still trying to stop the smile from spreading. "And we can learn much more."

"I'm sure he can." he said, starting to feel uncomfortable.

Giving her a slight bow, he took a step toward the exit. "Well. Ishall speak with you later then."

"I look forward to it."

Still smiling, Nemu bowed in return, waiting a distance for the Arracar's comfort before heading out herself.

... She was humming that silly song again.

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