http://soulofocean.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] soulofocean.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] tampered2009-05-17 10:58 am

Tea Party || log; ongoing

When; Sunday the 17th, afternoon
Rating; PG-13 for possible language, violence(!?) & moody magical girls
Characters; MKR crew plus guests
Summary; When Road's and Umi's long-awaited tea party finally occurs, the former doesn't truly expect that long guest list to be much of a problem. Why should she?
Log;

The house smelled of roses and homemade bakery. In, fact, the apartment had never felt as much like home as it did on that very moment. Umi looked around and felt completely satisfied with the arrangements. At least she'd managed to get the place to feel cozy in time to play host.

Right, so there'd been a couple of obstacles to overcome, like that annoying sleep curse. Umi made a face as she set down a plate of freshly baked scones on one of the decorated tables. The damn thing had had her off snoring all Thursday long. She'd needed to run to catch up once she'd recovered the spirit to crawl out of bed. It'd been a small miracle that the invitations had been written and delivered (a miracle made possible by Ken's and Rin's assistance) and the last minute shopping done.

Fortunately everything was in place and awaiting their friends' arrival. The tables were beautifully arranged with all sorts of homemade pastries. Several varieties of tea were available for the guests to choose from. C's and Kimihiro's help at the kitchen had been invaluable, and Road had done quite a great job at making the place look more festive. There would even be sake as a stronger choice of a drink for those Umi knew would appreciate it, thanks to Misao's own contribution.

The water Knight sighed with accomplishment. Finally a small celebration to make up for all the messes The City had put them through during the last weeks, including her fateful trip Underground. She smiled as she smoothed the skirts of her dress. Nothing could go wrong from here.


[ooc: I'm off to bed for tonight, guys. @_@ Please feel free to assume Umi wandered off and will be around bringing tea and cake to the guests. Take this wherever you want~ ♥]

[identity profile] seeking-heat.livejournal.com 2009-05-17 08:48 pm (UTC)(link)
Sad to say, his sister was more perceptive than Shiki gave credit for.

"Busy? That's a bold term to use, coming from someone who spends most of his days in bed."

[identity profile] concept-killer.livejournal.com 2009-05-17 08:50 pm (UTC)(link)
"I was over here helping out and I lost track of time."

[identity profile] seeking-heat.livejournal.com 2009-05-17 08:57 pm (UTC)(link)
"I see. And what exactly were you helping with?"
Edited 2009-05-17 20:59 (UTC)

[identity profile] concept-killer.livejournal.com 2009-05-17 09:12 pm (UTC)(link)
"I was supposed to help preview everything so obviously that didn't work out. So I just hung around and spoke for a while."

[identity profile] seeking-heat.livejournal.com 2009-05-17 09:20 pm (UTC)(link)
Okay, that made her a little cross. What genius thought he could overlook anything in his condition?! "Obviously not! Why did you even agree to take it up in the first place? If you can't do a task, just say so!"

[identity profile] concept-killer.livejournal.com 2009-05-17 09:23 pm (UTC)(link)
He took a step back, not wanting to imply that Road asked him to come. "You know me. I can't say no..."

[identity profile] seeking-heat.livejournal.com 2009-05-17 09:38 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, Nii-san. If he had just explained his real reason for pandering to Road, his life would be much less pain.

"Honestly...

But you have no problem protesting when it comes to Chrono trying to feed you. Or when I say 'Don't sneak out at night!' Why was this hard?!"

Her fingers around the cup were clenched.

[identity profile] concept-killer.livejournal.com 2009-05-17 09:51 pm (UTC)(link)
"Maybe I should rephrase that. When someone asks me to do something that would help, I can't say no."

[identity profile] seeking-heat.livejournal.com 2009-05-17 09:59 pm (UTC)(link)
"...Does it have to be every time? Your well-being should be considered, Nii-san. If you take up every offer given, you'll just be worn away."

Her voice has a tinge of worry to it, knowing too well what happened when you overdid yourself.

[identity profile] concept-killer.livejournal.com 2009-05-17 10:01 pm (UTC)(link)
"Look, all I had to do was come over here an relax. Don't worry about it. Now if you don't mind..." Shiki turned to the left a little and started to walk off.

[identity profile] seeking-heat.livejournal.com 2009-05-17 10:15 pm (UTC)(link)
Seeing him just walk off like this....she walked up to Shiki and grabbed his arm, not allowing him to leave her alone.

"Nii-san, please talk to me. I miss it."

[identity profile] concept-killer.livejournal.com 2009-05-17 10:23 pm (UTC)(link)
He lightly tugged his arm. "We can talk later, okay?"

[identity profile] seeking-heat.livejournal.com 2009-05-17 10:27 pm (UTC)(link)
"Now" she would have said, except he seemed more uncomfortable than before.

"When?"

[identity profile] seeking-heat.livejournal.com 2009-05-17 11:09 pm (UTC)(link)
"That's not an appropriate answer--" Just then, Road was seen in her vision.

"Fine. I need to pass out the scones anyway."