Soulfasting Concert for Charity

[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

Who: Lenna Charlotte Tycoon, the Kagamine twins, and open invite for all
What: A Soulfast-themed charity concert and dance
When: Sunday night
Where: The Tycoon family estate
Summary: Lenna is hosting a charity event to benefit Union's poor and homeless population, along with refugees from war-torn communities outside Union's walls and people who are moving into the city but need some help while they get on their feet.  The entire city is invited, and donations are not required but are strongly encouraged in the form of Lenna smiling and making big moe eyes at everyone as they enter until they do.

[It's the beginning of the Soulfasting holiday, and despite the complications with Cresselia and Darkrai, Lenna has miraculously managed to pull together the final preparations for her charity event at the last minute.  The party itself is being held at the Tycoon mansion in the noble quarter, and the doors have been opened for any and all who wish to come and make merry.

The spacious foyer of the house has been set up with numerous tables with food and drink for the various attendees, plenty of room for dancing and mingling, and of course a large stage at the front of the room set up for Rin and Len Kagamine - Lenna's roommates and the headline performing act of the night.  There are donation boxes situated around the room, and Lenna will also be accepting larger donations personally so that she can secure them elsewhere in the house.

And because of the time of year, there is also a table set up with plenty of Pokemon-themed masks for people to wear, with a fancy sign hand written in calligraphy: 'Courtesy of the Tatsumi Gallery.'  Lenna herself is wearing a short red party dress with matching heels, greeting everyone as they enter and more or less just buzzing about making sure everyone is having a good time.]

Comments

ota.

[aerial_ace]

[Mother, what were you thinking with this dress?

"Find yourself a husband," She said. "You really should try to live a little," She said.

She felt like a piece of meat with her legs and other areas exposed like this. And yet, there she was, hovering around the dance floor where she would be noticed the most--mostly on directions of her mother, so she told herself. Although she was starting to get antsy and, finally divorcing herself for the wall, began to walk away.

Care to catch a fair maiden on her way away from the dance floor?]

Re: ota.

[master_tactician]

Hello Cordelia. I was hoping I might find you here today.

[Robin is wearing the suit he was given for the last formal occasion]

ota.

[aerial_ace]

Robin!

[Curse the gods for this dress, why did she have to be wearing it now of all times! Although he did clean up nicely, so there was that, at least.]

I didn't expect to see you here. You were?

ota.

[master_tactician]

I was! It seemed like a kind of party you might make an appearance. I think it's wonderful that the nobility has arranged such an open charity ball.

ota.

[aerial_ace]

The Tycoon family have been known for their humanitarian efforts for generations, so it only makes sense that Lenna would carry on that tradition in her father's place.

ota.

[master_tactician]

What a wonderful thing! I always like seeing noble families working hard to help those less fortunate.

ota.

[aerial_ace]

Most do, although to varying degrees.

[A smile. He cleans up nice.]

I'm glad to see you've gotten more use out of that suit. It's always a pleasant surprise to see someone from work at these parties.

ota.

[master_tactician]

I was hoping I could make a contribution this year but it's a bit outside my means. I'll be more prepared next year.

ota.

[aerial_ace]

I imagine the Tycoon family would understand. There are other ways you can help while still living within your means. Donating time, for example.

ota.

[master_tactician]

Not a bad idea, I imagine there are a number of projects that need volunteers.

[aerial_ace]

Quite a few, in fact. I imagine they wouldn't be too hard to find.

[She looks past his shoulder briefly and makes a face.]

[master_tactician]

Is something wrong?

[aerial_ace]

I hadn't realized that my mother was watching.

[She looks grave.]

She's convinced that I will find someone to endear myself to and eventually marry at these parties, and expects me to dance and socialize like a giddy teenage girl.

[Before he gets a chance--]

Don't look, she'll know that we are talking about her. That woman has uncanny hearing.

[master_tactician]

Do you not like dancing? It seems a good place to do it.

[aerial_ace]

It's not that, I enjoy it quite a bit. But it can be hard finding a willing partner when you are as tall as I am.

[master_tactician]

Well, I can't exactly provide the proper height but I would be happy to dance with you, if you would have me.

[aerial_ace]

You--

[Cordelia turns a bit pink, although she tries her best to hide it.]

I would love to! I mean, I would enjoy that very much, if you'll have me.

[mightofdemacia]

[Well actually no, but since he's here anyway, it was time to say something. He hadn't spoken to her since... Well, he isn't even sure what it was, but that's in the past, and letting it affect things now would likely be the worst thing he could manage.]

Cordelia...Hello. [He can almost feel the sweat starting up on him as the awkwardness starts looming.]

[aerial_ace]

[Cordelia didn't actually remember the dream she had with Garen, so instead she smiles sweetly.]

Garen, hello. To what do I owe the pleasure? How are your Swords?

[mightofdemacia]

[The smile is a good sign, so he stops fretting, as much. He's still a bundle of nerves though as he gives a light bow.]

They are well, I'm happy to say. How are the Rangers treating you? I imagine you're almost ready to head a division...

[aerial_ace]

[She chuckles a bit.]

You're too kind. Although I have been keeping busy to be sure, especially with more people venturing out.

[mightofdemacia]

I hope you're also keeping safe. Though it is good to hear your skills are being put to use then.

[He manages to look a bit more calmer. This he can handle, talking about work.]

[aerial_ace]

Of course. I have a very skilled team, and we look out for each other.

[What was that smile? Was it a bit bashful? Proud? A little bit of both? It was hard to say.]

[mightofdemacia]

[He nods approvingly. However, the nature of the smile is lost on him, as he is thinking now about how to follow her example in some way for his own men.]

I should hope so. I imagine you are a great teacher to them.

[aerial_ace]

[She makes a little bit of a face.]

No, I'm no teacher. If anything, they have taught me a great deal.