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Who: Everyone
When: December 31st
What: The Crownguard estate is hosting a giant Salvation day/New Years/birthday party, open to the certain members of the public (i.e. you!)
Warnings: A tl;dr thread that you can choose to ignore. Alcohol. No checking IDs here, although unruly guests may be asked to get fresh air and/or leave.

The Crownguard estate, located on the top five floors of one of the more austere towers in Union, was decorated top to bottom in blue, gold and white for the occasion. As guests enter, they are greeted by the sweet sounds of Salvation day music being played by a small string ensemble, and a large, fully decorated tree. Invitations are checked at the door, and those esteemed guests deemed worthy enough to attend a Crownguard gala are ushered inside by the guard.

Growlithe and Arcanine flit about the front hall, a few of the younger pups stopping and lapping up affection. A pair of stairs decorated with lanterns and fresh evergreen garland welcome you, along with a pair of men in fine tuxedos. With an extended hand and a bow, they welcome you to proceed up the staircase, where the festivities have already begun.

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[Those not directly invited by Aldert or Lilia Crownguard likely had either Ezreal (dressed in white) or Lux (dressed in blue) to thank. Throughout the early part of the party, the duo can be found both together and separate, in various places around the estate.

While looking for the two, you may be surprised by who you will run into. This is a party, after all.]

Edited 2014-12-26 06:20 (UTC)

[This is the real reason for the season, right? Eating lots of delicious food. The Crownguards are not ones to disappoint.

Each table is set with up to six seats, and while there are a few reserved for certain, high-priority guests, there are more than enough to accommodate. Besides, who keeps to seating arrangements anyway, you go where you want!

Each setting is artistically arranged, with printed menus and more pieces than you can shake a stick at. Did you read up on when to use what? Hopefully you did, this is a fancy party!

Midway through the meal time, someone wheels in a cake and trays of sweets from the other room.]

Edited 2014-12-26 06:28 (UTC)

[Pokémon are very important to this family, if it isn't immediately obvious by the free-range fire-pups wandering around the halls. As such, a wing has been set aside for Pokémon, with tables, a small dance floor, and various foods and drink.]

[A staple of any Crownguard year-end gala, this year's display is particularly... explosive. Usually very conservative with their pick of fireworks, it would seem that a few enterprising Unionites decided to sneak a few Calderan-fare explosives into the display.

The fireworks run the gamut between large, colorful explosives, hearts, and even Pokémon.

Seating on the balconies are a hot commodity, but anyone who is anyone knows that the roof is where it's at. Blankets are set aside in this pristinely groomed courtyard, and, should those not prove warm enough, one might be able to coax a Growlithe and Arcanine over to share warmth--if the fireworks haven't scared them off, that is.]

Edited 2014-12-26 06:32 (UTC)

[Second fiddle to food--and birthday cake!--the ballroom, decorated in white and gold, sparkles. A small orchestra plays, and always seems to know the perfect moment to make the music swell. The music varies, from seasonal fare to more traditional classical music. It's a bit stuffy to be sure, but that should be expected.]

[The guests are gathered in the ballroom to honor a very special birthday girl, although a certain delver does not seem present. Lux doesn't seem bothered by this, so obviously she must know where he is.

After the festivities, the guests are asked to stay, as a special announcement is made.]

* * *

[Throughout the rest of the night, both blonds will see their fair share of congratulations, and they both take them in stride—Ezreal with jokes and not-so-thickly veiled sarcasm, and Lux with the poise befitting a Crownguard.]

[It's a hard nut to crack, but if you do it right, you could probably get in without an invitation. Try your luck?]

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GENERAL MINGLE.

FOOD.

POKÉMINGLE.

FIREWORKS.

DANCING.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. (warning for tl;dr)

PARTY CRASHERS.