Like thunder screaming out for a flash of lightning

[flawed_immortality]

[Cor's not great at this whole party thing, especially as this time it's not just a family gathering but intended for the friends they'd made here as well. The video starts with Cor sitting in a cushy white and grey striped armchair, a stone fireplace beside him glowing warmly. It's a classy set up and far above the townhouses they've been in.]

It's New Years, celebrations are in order. His Majesty, Ignis, and I have obtained a larger space and we'd like to offer our home for the festivities. Feel free to stop in, have some snacks, and await midnight with us.

[Locked from Regis]
[He looks a little paranoid at first, double, then triple checking that he's done this right.]

It's also his Majesty's birthday. He's always eager to sweep it under the New Years celebrations but he has no reason to shy away from any such celebrations here. Don't let him.

[Action - Party Start~]
[The new house is really very nice. It's nothing compared to the Citadel but it is very nice. Clean and homey with the accents of warm wood that, if Cor didn't know better, he'd have thought was reclaimed.

There's a fire in the hearth, hor d'ouerve trays laid out on the kitchen counters. The replicator is of course available to anyone who wants something specific, though you might be surprised to find she responds to voice commands and is distressingly cheerful to talk to. The house is open for examination! Go on, explore folks, mingle away.]

[Action - Midnight]
[As chill as the night is Cor makes a point of slipping through the crowd throughout the evening. There's a number of Lucis Caelums and other magic users as well. So when the time comes near he does his best to usher everyone into the backyard, or at least onto the back porch.

He's certainly not the one to lead the countdown, no someone more energetic can do that, but at the final count a series of spells get fired into the night sky. They may not be traditional fireworks but a few Flares, Thundaras, and spells he has no names for will work well enough, don't you think?]

Comments

[scourgingstars]

Of course.

[The smile he gave then was small and perhaps a little wistful, but heartfelt all the same.]

I don't know if it's a sentiment everyone would share, but under ideal circumstances I think that would be only natural.

[iustaegis]

[ "Of course."

His answer and his smile earns her attention returned to him. ] No, no.... It's a wonderful sentiment.

[ If it means anything at all to him, he certainly has her approval; she definitely shares that sentiment. ] It's... the sort of feeling that-- mm. It goes beyond love, doesn't it?

[scourgingstars]

More often than not. On occasion it might even be so strong as to still care for one another even in the midst of the most bitter arguments.

[iustaegis]

Even if someone of your family took the last cup of pudding, as well? Or slice of cake?

[ She's being politely facetious here, of course, her tone soft but respectful. Yes, she knows about love transcending arguments. ]

It truly is strong... and it makes you strong, too, to harbor it.

[scourgingstars]

...I wouldn't know much about that. I've a fair bit to learn and relearn about such sentiments, I think.

[iustaegis]

[ Her eyes open. Her gaze is pleasant but curious, as if she is attempting to parse his thoughts.

A fair bit to learn-- even though he is here? Even will all of these wonderful people surrounding him? ]

You...do not think you're doing enough, even now?

[scourgingstars]

No--more that I think it a slow process.

[iustaegis]

[ Baby steps, then. Hence, group project homework. ]

If it means anything, you seem to be on the right path... And you have these guideposts with you... [ With her free hand, she motions to whoever else of his family is in view. ] The love within your heart, too, is among them.