Reminiscence

"Dances for the divine, tribute to those of higher power" closed RP blog affiliated with The Officers Academy

[oracleofdestiny]

[💫] - "Oh, excuse—Ninian?" Lyn gapes at the sight before her, not having expected to see the mysterious oracle here, of all places. Last she remembers seeing her was some time after the Dragon's Gate, before departing from Elibe herself. "I... what are...?" She flounders for something to say, but upon remembering that they were in the middle of the dance floor (why did her friends keep surprising her like this?), she offers her hand. "...Would you care to dance?"

It seemed like tonight was the night of reuniting with old companions, which brought Ninian some relief. While she had been prepared to be here without knowing a single soul. It made these surroundings so unlike their home much easier to bear knowing there were people she already knew here with her. “Oh, Milady Lyn..” Ninian never would have thought that someone like Lyn would be participating in an event like this. But perhaps it was to be expected, after all Milady Lyn was a noble and it seemed like dancing and balls were something all those of nobility did… Taking her outreached hand, she smiled softly at her friend. “I would be honored too”

[oracleofdestiny]

👗- Between the gowns and the cloaks, it was a nightmare navigating the tangle of limbs and fabric, and just as Pent thought he cleared the thick of it, his foot snagged on something--or someone--and he nearly sent both of them tumbling to the ground. Nearly. But the momentary panic was enough that he didn't think anything of the pale blue in his vision until he had already started speaking. "Oh Saint, I apologize, I--Ninian? You look stunning. And not a day older than when we parted ways."

The amount of people at an event like this shouldn’t have surprised, this was something that many had been looking forward to all year from the talk she had overheard. But trying to get around everyone without getting tangled up in the flowing fabrics of everyone’s dress wear was nothing short of a hassle. While she was trying to avoid those directly in front of her, she had been completely caught off guard as someone had collided with her. Trying to regain her balance, the familiar voice that started to apologize was something she hadn’t expected to hear during her time here.

“O-oh thank you,” being complimented by others was still something that brought her embarrassment. Seeing someone she knew among all these new faces brought her comfort along with also bringing more questions to her mind about who else could be present here. Maybe more of those she had called her friends were here as well. Ah, she could hope so.. “It’s wonderful to see you here, Lord Pent. I had no idea you were at the monastery as well…” Curious as to what purpose he was here for, she decided to ask. Feeling more comfortable with doing so with someone that had been a comrade. “.. May I ask what brings you here?”

[oracleofdestiny]

Unfamiliar Surroundings

Starter for @unwillingvessel

It was one thing to imagine the sheer scale of Garreg Mach Monastery and how difficult it would be to adjust to as she had waited to hear if she had been accepted into the Officers Academy. However it was completely different to live in this setting day in and day out. So completely different from Elibe, every corner was always bustling with life. While she could find her way to and from her classroom just fine and the church itself was impossible to miss, the rest of the monastery was still confusing for her to navigate... She couldn't tell the difference between the Knight’s Hall and the Training Grounds, it seemed like she would take one wrong turn and end up near the Market Place when she had wanted to go to the Reception Hall. And the second floor, every room for the different professors always seemed the same. These were some of the thoughts that traveled in her mind as she walked through the outside areas of the monastery.

Ninian was sure that if given enough time she could learn the layout by herself, yet she didn’t wish to make herself and more importantly her class by extension seem like fools with her aimless wandering all the time. This was an academy of great importance to many of these students, their futures seemed to be dependent on how they’re perceived here. It wouldn’t be a stretch to imagine that every student of every house had some impact on the class reputation. The last thing she wanted was to affect the lives of others in a negative way. She had just wanted to be a quiet, unnoticed presence, not getting involved with anyone too deeply...

Although she guessed that she would have to at least socialize with those around her to a degree, so that Ninian didn’t give the impression that she didn’t care about being granted the privilege of attending this academy. No better way to start then to ask for help with figuring out where everything was in the monastery. But who to ask… She didn’t want to walk up to a complete stranger, so maybe one of her classmates? That might be the easiest yes. Luckily for her, she did remember the faces of her classmates, though not all of their names just yet... With other students also walking the grounds, it didn’t take long for her to find someone she knew she had seen in the same classroom as her. It would be fine, either they agreed to help her with her silly request or pardon themselves and walk away instead. Things could only go one of two ways… With that in mind, she approached them.

“Um.. Excuse me,” she asked, trying to get the white haired student attention, her voice quiet. “You’re part of the Golden Deer right..? If it’s not too much of a bother... May I please ask for some help with something?” She didn’t want to simply tell them what she needed help with before they could get a word in, as she wanted to give them a chance to decline first if they needed to be somewhere else.

[theofficersacademy]

[ Ethereal Ball 2020 info post ]

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Give my muse something to eat or drink…

Champagne: Imported from the western shores of the Adrestrian Empire, the school purchases 70 bottles of this stuff well in advanced for this day alone. The bartenders are under strict orders not to offer any student more than one glass.

Sparkling Water: Fresh spring water that has been magically carbonated. Served with a squeeze of lime or a dash of one of the many fruit syrups available at the bartender’s disposal. 

Coffee: More specifically, a mocha brewed with Almyran coffee beans and Dagdan chocolate and served with hot milk. A sweeter variation of the drink taking Fódlan by storm. 

Tea: Just what it says on the tin! The only teas offered are Mint, Bergamot, Sweet-Apple Blend, Albinean Berry Blend, and Southern Fruit Blend, wrapped in small tea bags. Clever students bring their own tea.

Water: The liquid of life, the quencher of thirst. Served in crystalline glasses. And what’s more dramatic than throwing water at someone’s face!

Spaghetti and meatball: A lovers’ portion of freshly-made spaghetti cooked in the monastery’s famous tomato sauce. The titular, singular meatball sits in the center, waiting for one lucky person to have their lover roll it to them with their nose as an offering.

Sweet Bun Trio: A selection of traditional Faerghus pastries, all small enough to be eaten in one delicious bite! The first bun is filled with sweet cream and topped with icing and a candied cherry. The second is a sweet roll filled with almonds, pecans, and dried cranberries and glazed with honey. The third is a bun sliced in half, filled with almond paste and whipped cream, dusted with powdered sugar on top.

Pomegranate: A newcomer to the Ethereal Ball’s menu, a simple bowl of pomegranate seeds. No one in the staff is quite sure how these are supposed to be served, only that you better not spit the pits out on the floor!

Mint candy: For when your breath isn’t as fresh as newly-fallen snow.

Interact with my muse…

send 💌to invite my muse to the Goddess Tower

send 👀to accidentally find my muse at the Goddess Tower

send 🏃to sneak off and explore the monastery together

send 👗to compliment my muse’s outfit

send 🚨for my muse to call the fashion police on your muse

send 👂to pass along a rumor your muse has heard about someone else

or make up your own!

Dance with my muse…

send 💃to ask my muse for a dance

send 🙇for my muse to ask yours for a dance

send 👯to teach my muse a new dance

send 😃for my muse to make your muse laugh with a silly dance

send 💫for our muses to get paired with each other in the middle of a dance