paixaorpg | It's a Cool Pool Party! [Completed]

Character(s): Everyone! Come on down~
Content: Urd throws a pool party at Jogo da Crianca for everyone to enjoy.
Setting: Jogo da Crianca pool!
Time: Noon until night.
Warnings: Probably none. Maybe blatant fanservice of all the sexy (and not so sexy) characters.

It's been too long since the citizens of Paixao made use of the fairly impressive pool at the park. Like all of the landscaping and architecture of the city, the pool seemed ancient, almost in its appearance, wide and large and full of clear, glittering water. Equally sparkling trees provided shade all around the perimeter and comfortable outdoor chaises (made more comfortable by extra cushions today) and picnic tables dotted the area through out.

For the event, colorful balloons had been created and now floated peacefully in place as if held by an invisible hand. Crepe ribbons were strung from tree to tree and tiki torches, waiting to be lit once the sky started to darken, held their vigil in strategic points around the pool. Two long tables have been spread with snacks made by Belldandy and Genie, so they're sure to be the most delicious cookie/sandwich/chips you've ever had.

Most importantly, in one far corner of the area, a karaoke station has been magically created by Genie. The television is 42 inches, flanked by two 15 inch speakers. Four microphones and stands are available for any party goer to belt their favorites out. To add to the mood, there's even a disco ball above the microphones, hung from the nearest tree!

Don't have a swimsuit? No problem! Urd, Belldandy and probably even Genie will summon up something for you quicker than you can say "sudden public nudity." Be warned, though...each has their own sense of style and may end up dressing your character in something less than dignified.

Unbeknown to any of the guests, a special and invisible barrier has been set into place by Belldandy. This warding field will not allow any Heartless to enter the party, should anyone decide to summon them. Not that they would, though, right? This is a sunny, happy day!

What could go wrong?

OOC Notes: Much like the other large group logs here, this one will work via several small threads that people start in the comments. Everyone is free to jump into someone's thread, provided they don't have a note in their subject line claiming the thread is private (which you're totally allowed to do). Keep in mind that this party was created for characters to develop CR with more people, so don't be afraid to mingle!

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"Oh! I know that one (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgAKsdfpgkc)," Lenne remarked, pointing out the song in the catalog. She grinned mischievously and began punching in the code without a second thought. When the familiar melody began to play she handed Tifa a mic, and took up the other herself.

"You take the first verse!" It was almost cruel of her, but really, it was all in good, clean fun, and the song had beautiful harmonies, and was all about the kind of friendship Lenne hoped the two of them might grow to someday. Someday. It didn't hurt to be hopeful about some things.

Tifa didn't view it as cruel at all, taking the microphone and beginning. "Day after day I must face a world of strangers / Where I don't belong / I'm not that strong / It's nice to know that there's someone / I can turn to / Who will always care / You're always there..." It certainly was a beautiful song, and at that moment Tifa couldn't think of anybody else she'd rather be singing it with. Lenne looked a little young, but Tifa didn't think she'd mind fixing her a drink or two during her performance breaks.

Tifa certainly didn't have an ear for harmony, but Lenne's voice was adjusted to perfectly compliment her own amateur singing. It was amazing, she thought.

Lenne couldn't help but grin at Tifa as she began. She really had a lovely voice, it may not be trained, but that was hardly something to be ashamed of. Lenne was still young at 19, but she'd seen a whole lot more in her short life than many twice her age. And there were some days she tried very hard not to think about that.

She lent her harmony to Tifa's melody on the chorus, enjoying how their voices seemed to work very well together.

"So many times when the city seems to be / Without a friendly face / A lonely place / It's nice know that you'll be there if / I need you / And you'll always smile / It's all worthwhile..."

She could help but wink at Tifa and motion with her free hand as she sang, allowing the music to draw her in.

The song went on, and Tifa teared up a bit at the bridge. "If all my friends / Have forgotten half their promises / They're not unkind / Just hard to find..." It was very true; while all of her friends may have gone their separate ways (some more reluctantly than others), they were all still tied together, weren't they? Tifa couldn't fault them, not to mention when you took away the Jenova War, they really had not much at all in common, did they? In any case, the song went on, Tifa smiling as she wiped the tear from her eye.

When the song was ended, Lenne couldn't help but feel that she wished it was longer. But singing like that could easily take an emotional toll on her, and she didn't want to exhaust herself just yet, the party was still just beginning!

She smiled brightly at Tifa, noticing the tear, but knowing better than to say anything directly. She could tell that Tifa was a strong woman who probably didn't express these sorts of emotions in public very often.

"That was beautiful, Tifa," she complimented the other woman sincerely, still smiling widely. A well-written song would always be pretty, but it took a true, sincere emotional connection to make it beautiful and make it real. Tifa brought emotion to the music, and Lenne admired that greatly.

Blushing a bit, Tifa smiled as she thanked Lenne. "Thank you very much, Lenne; I think your presence alone would bring in much business to the restaurant!" She winked, hoping to take some of the attention off of her. "But more than that, I can tell you really do enjoy your craft; I hope to create an environment you're comfortable in, in any case... not as a business owner, but as a fan of yours." She added, making sure that Lenne knew that she considered Lenne as a friend, and not a subordinate.

Lenne laughed, a high, musical sound, one of those laughs that usually could dissolve any tension in a room. Not quite contagious, but it had yet to fail at bringing a smile to those around her.

"I am looking forward to it more and more the longer I spend around you," she told Tifa truthfully. She was really enjoying the idea of a smaller, more personal venue. Not to mention the blessing of working for a friend instead of someone that planned to abuse her talents, as it were.

"I think that you'll do very well in the business here. You sincerely want to make a place people will enjoy returning to. I'm honored to be a part of it," she gushed.

Things were going smoothly; Tifa still had to venture about for a possible location for Paixao's iteration of Seventh Heaven, and find a way to secure supplies, but with Lenne's encouragement Tifa knew she could do it. It would take a bit of work, obviously... but she also needed a project to work on in order to keep her mind off of things such as Cloud and the others. She hadn't met anybody else from Gaia here yet, unfortunately, but she was certain that if she ever met her friends again, she'd want them to see her successful and happy.

Continuing to talk with Lenne, putting business aside for now, she enjoyed the everyday sorts of conversations with her first real friend here in Paixao.

It's a Cool Pool Party! [Completed]

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