THE NEW YEAR | OPEN LOG

[justasystem.livejournal.com]

When; January 26th, nightfall
Rating; PG
Characters; The Tianzi [justasystem] & Anyone & Everyone
Summary; On the night of the Chinese Lunar new year, the lights are on in Xanadu and many volunteers have worked hard to ready food and entertainment for anyone who wishes to attend. A dragon dance through the gardens and lanterns all around make for a splendid setting, and the Empress is doing her best to meet everyone who comes.
Notes; Aaaaaaanyone who wants to can participate in this log. Tianzi pretty much invited not only anyone she knew, but anyone she knew's friends, and "any good people", so. Come and have fun if you want! If you want to just grab a specific person, specify "to: ____" in your comment subject, or just leave it blank or put it "open". I'll try and pretty much tag... everyone in between my Tokugawa hw and company, and hey- it's a good chance to meet new people and make new friends, right? Have fun!

Log; It had been a long time in preparation, this one day. One day, she thought, hoped, would make people happy- would give people something to do, to meet new people, to make new friends, to enjoy themselves and not have to think about the deities, the curses, or the demands. And she thought maybe, maybe she'd succeeded.

Everything was beautiful. Xanadu on its own was a beautiful place, but now it was decked in festive crimson, lanterns adorning the trees and lit tables bearing good and trinkets reading to be surrounded by people- happy people. She, herself, was decked so- red silks and ceremonial garb befitting the Empress of China, young as she was, and picked out in advance- when Xing-ke was still here. He wasn't here to see it- all the traditional foods, but not just that, new things, too, because she'd asked people to bring anything they wanted, anything that was good to eat. And firecrackers, too, paper for cranes, and- everything was perfect.

After Yoite had taken her home, after she'd cried and cried more when she found the apartment empty, she'd pulled out the clothes, the last of the preparations. Stood on a stool and struggled to try and make what she'd promised to try and bring. Alone. But she hid the red of her eyes in the red of the New Year, and because people were coming- the guests, the good citizens... she put on a smile, and a wave of her small hand.

"Happy New Year!"

Comments

[guardianjoker]

Amu had been hearing about this event for the last few days and figured she might as well come. She had never really celebrated the Chinese New Year before but since her friends were coming, she thought it would be a fun experience. But what she thought in actuality was different from what she said because of how her outer character acted since she didn't want people to see certain sides of her because she felt they'd dislike her otherwise.

She let out a sigh and headed out to the Xanadu after getting dressed for the occasion, all thanks to Miki who drew her perfect outfit for her. Her three guardian chara were even more excited than she was because these kinds of things were still new to them. Amu knew the three of them would be visible to anyone who met her here and that made part of her self-conscious because it still felt weird to explain it without assuming she'd get weird looks, but despite that she let the three come with her because it was just something she was going to have to get used to.

When she arrived she looked around and saw were a lot of people there already.

[justasystem.livejournal.com]

Tianzi knew Amu- just from the network, but she thought that was an okay way to know people, after all- you could talk through it- see through it- it counted.

And the other girl seemed somewhat familiar to her, like they shard something in common, maybe? She'd been shocked enough to find that of the two of them, Amu was the younger.

"... Amu?" She waved a little shyly, padding over on silk slippers that made no noise.

[guardianjoker]

Amu turned to look in the direction she was being called while her guardian chara hovering over her shoulder curiously looking around.

She recognized that Tianzi was coming over to her and she waved back "Hi Tianzi"

To: Tianzi

[2nd-dream-king.livejournal.com]

There's an ox in Xanadu though hardly as bedecked as the Empress herself. It plods along, unassuming and quite calm despite the lights and sounds.

To: Tianzi

[justasystem.livejournal.com]

And how could she not notice? A cock of her head, looking around to see if someone was leading it, an owner, but... nope. None in sight?

"... Mister ox?" She whispered, tiptoeing close, quiet and slow as she thought one should be around animals you didn't know.

There was something familiar- bothering the back of her mind.

To: Tianzi

[2nd-dream-king.livejournal.com]

Don't expect an ox to answer or the like, but when the Tianzi approaches this one appears quite fearless, tail swishing.

It stretches its neck to nudge her with its large nose.

[mypace-musume.livejournal.com]

Konata relaxes under a large outdoor space heater, mochi in one hand, handwarmer in the other. Her kimono is deliberately tied slightly wrong to give her more freedom of movement.

When she has the chance, she tries to flag the Tianzi down without moving from her warm spot. "Tianzi~ Happy New Year~"

[justasystem.livejournal.com]

"Ah- Konata!"

The Tianzi had been walking back from the tables of food, an almond cookie in her hands and half in her mouth, making her words slightly muffled as she came over, trails of crimson silk following after her.

"You came!"

To: Tianzi

[treadingdawn.livejournal.com]

Well that was tiring. Caspian shuffled off after this business with the dragon--it was harder than it looked, yes, don't make fun, he did well for his first run--to seek out the Empress and her companion. He hadn't seen Xing-Ke around all night, very queer, that.

To: Tianzi

[justasystem.livejournal.com]

Catching sight of Caspian, she immediately made her way to his side, smiling happily- a bit flushed herself, gotten excited with the sort of childish glee she possessed during the dance.

"Caspian, that was great!"

[oshutup.livejournal.com]

One of the main problems with this City, Peter thought, wandering through the festivities that Tianzi had dedicated herself so completely to bringing about, was the memory issue. Although he had been here before, had known the small empress, he did not remember any of that, try as he might, and he did try every now and then, as if just thinking a great deal about the fact would bring everything back, but it didn't.

When he offered to help with the construction of the dragon for this celebration it was both an attempt to get to know one of Lucy's friends, and in a way, to reconnect despite lack of memory. It was a good project to have, productive and different than most anything else he had done before. With Caspian, it had been an easy enough task, if a bit time consuming, and now on the night of, he fancied that they'd done a rather good job. Of course he had nothing to compare it to, but if Tianzi liked it he felt that would certainly be enough. One did not necessarily have to retain memory of a person to be able to know after even the briefest interaction that to do something nice for said person would be worthwhile.

Glancing around, he spotted her--and not for the first time, but previously she had been speaking to someone else or the like and he had moved along. She stood dressed in brilliant red that drew the eye, even to one of her slight stature, and while he would not have guessed 'empress' without having been told, the nature of her attire suggested something along those lines all on its own.

People did seem to be having fun and he imagined Lucy must be about in their midst. As the empress and queen were friends, this was one of the few environments in which the High King did not feel the need to closely monitor his sister, which was really quite fortunate for everyone. When he had walked Lucy to see Tianzi that night when people began changing all sorts of strange colors, he had known something was wrong, but he hadn't asked. Tonight, Tianzi wore a smile, and it was Peter's passing but honest hope that whatever burdened her before could be lightened. Walking over, he nodded at her before coming within hearing proximity.

"Good evening," he greeted her with a smile and a bow.

[2nd-dream-king.livejournal.com]

The ox plodded along, not minding the noise or the lights or the fact that some people have draped decorations on its horns. For good luck, that was the logic. It paid no mind to prince or peasant, and had little issue with brushing against the High King of Narnia. It was a slowish ox though, so brushing against him was no different from standing next to him.

[justasystem.livejournal.com]

"Ah- Peter!" The young Empress knew that, per se, he did not remember her. But- to her, he was the same, so if she continued to be the same, then he would rebuild those memories, right? When she turned, she was all crimson- and yes, despite small stature, her shyness and youth, she was every bit an Empress when she tried.

"Thank you so much for coming- it wouldn't have been the same without you."

[lionesscouchant.livejournal.com]

Lucy ran to the Tianzi, a plate in her hand. "Tianzi!" she cried, waving. "This is so much fun, and so lovely!"

She was wearing a bright red outfit, and a smile. It was so pretty, and such a nice way to celebrate the new year. "Happy New Year."

[justasystem.livejournal.com]

"You even dressed!" Tianzi smiled, making sure to mind the plate as she threw her arms around the fellow ruler in a hug.

"Happy new year!"

TO: Anyone? :3?

[i-themagician.livejournal.com]

Clow tended to be more or less of a spectator at these things; he wanted to help with the fireworks if any such help was needed, but apart from that he was fairly content to stay on the sidelines and watch others mingle. He was decked out in red for the occasion, and for once his usual billowing robes didn't seem too out of place.

"Happy New Year!" He returned Tianzi's greeting with a very cheerful smile and a bow, but for the most part seemed to be off in his own little world.

[miss-waldorf.livejournal.com]

It was the fact that he was not mingling with the others that made him stand out to her. Blair was not the host of this party, but she felt an urge to make sure every wallflowers have at least a little fun. Her red heels clicking rapidly, she approached him like a shark.

"A drink?" She offered one of the two tall glasses she held. "Non-alcoholic --for now."

To: Youko | Customers!

[revengeisalie.livejournal.com]

Rin stood at her food stall and looked everything over. Overall, she'd managed things to her satisfaction: the New Year's soba and the assortment of holiday food she'd chosen to make. She'd already celebrated New Year's "properly" once, even if at the wrong date, it seemed; so she thought she'd make something more than just plain soba for what seemed like a bit of a cross-cultural festival.

The decorations were foreign and familiar - China and Japan had similar symbols and aestheticism, after all; one country's cultural heritage distilled through the other's eyes. A bit of familiarity in celebrating the Lunar New Year, that was something she craved, so when Tianzi, the ever-so-young Chinese Empress, had suggested it, Rin had gladly decided to participate. But should she feel comfort, considering what she'd left behind at home? She sighed a little, putting one hand to her waist while idly pushing at a strand of hair with the other.

Her thoughts had only been running in circles, ever since she came here. A diversion was good. It was certainly good.

"Well", she said, now stemming both hands into her waist, countering the wave of melancholy with enthusiasm, "Let the party begin!"

[mypace-musume.livejournal.com]

Konata stopped mid-stride next to the soba stall. Not only did the familiar, delicious smells lure her in, but it was also blessedly warm. She peered into the stall to check the prices (and get closer to the heat), and was surprised to see...

"Rin! Hey, is this your stall? I didn't know you cooked."

Re: To: Youko | Customers!

[reginagloriae]

Huh. That enthusiasm sounded forced. Youko looked up, still wearing the blue kimono she had worn for the three day of Solar New Year. It was one of those rare occasions she actually appeared more of a girl.

"Are you feeling fine?"


(OOC; so late).

To: Anise, anyone else

[denyinurgod.livejournal.com]

Setsuna didn't really attend parties, but the Tianzi had asked and he had already agreed. Also, he thought that the absence of his presence in the apartment would be better for everyone, especially for Lockon, after what had transpired between them a couple of days ago.

The Tianzi had told him he could bring someone else, a friend, and Setsuna thought that of the few people he talked to often in the City Anise would most probably be the one to enjoy herself in such an event. So he asked if she could go with him.

[justasystem.livejournal.com]

The Tianzi was meeting lots of new people, people she only knew vaguely, people she'd never heard of, friends of friends, and close friends had all come, but there were particular people she was very carefully looking out for. Two, really, both young men who'd seemed so surprised, or maybe it was awkward, at the idea of a party. She hadn't seen Yoite and Miharu yet, but-

"... Is it... Setsuna F. Seiei?" Her voice was soft, a little hesitant when she approached, tentatively tucking gold ornamented hair behind an ear with a smile.

"You came!"

[devastatingcute.livejournal.com]

"Setsuna!" She called, running up to him with a big smile on her face. She was already having fun, and she hadn't even been there that long. She stopped, putting her hands on her hips and watched him.

"You weren't waiting too long, were you?"

To: Tianzi/ Open

[royaleuphoria.livejournal.com]

Euphie had never celebrated the Chinese New Year since she was always confined to the Britannian traditions. She looked forward to something as new and exciting as a festival, and a chance to make many new friends. She had hoped to bring Cornelia with her, but her sister had many pressing duties. So, she walked alone to the event, smiling to every passerby.

To: Tianzi/ Open

[justasystem.livejournal.com]

When the Tianzi saw the Britannian princess, she cast about and made sure everyone who was around her was comfortable before coming up to the older girl, smiling welcomingly.

"Ah- I'm glad you came."