isleofavalon | Let’s make this day the best in the world

🧙 WHO: Anyone and everyone
⚔️️ WHAT: Valentine's Day Concert
🕒 WHEN: February 14th
🗺️ WHERE: At the theater in Camelot
⚠️ WARNINGS: None that I can think of, will edit if needed.

Backstage

Backstage was a busy place during the whole concert. There were people getting ready, people helping people get ready and even just friends visiting them to wish them good luck (or to break a leg) or just help relieve some of the stage fright. Each artist or group had access to a room of their own if they needed some alone time. All they had to do was put up a sign that the room was in use.

On the stage

The theater stage was decorated with appropriate Valentine's Day decorations - roses, hearts and other simple, but meaningful things. The curtain would come down whenever someone needed time to prepare the stage to look different and there were several talented musicians helping out to bring live music to the stage.

As they say, they stage is for the performers to take as their own, one or several at a time.

In the audience

The audience has seatings for those who desire it, but there is also a space for anyone to stand and dance. There's plenty of space even if there is a section of the audience sectioned off for a... pool? Why was there a pool in the theater? Well, it certainly wasn't for just anyone to casually swim in but instead it was reserved for a special guest making an appearance at the concert.

The Lady of the Lake had been invited by Ren to watch the concert. To be fair, he had also invited King Arthur, Merlin and the Lady Morganna, but only the Lady of the Lake had accepted the invitation (although looking at Merlin's instagram afterwards may prove different, as he was there but just under a disguise).

Snacks and beverages are also being served at the theater lobby. Of course, since it was Valentine's Day, there was plenty of chocolate to go around.

After-party

While the after-party was mostly aimed at performers to celebrate a successful concert, no one was turned away from it. Anyone wanting to visit the party to congratulate on the success or to just chat with the performers was definitely welcome to.

The party was hosted at the theater too, since why not use the space you needed to clean up the next day anyway. Anyone was also welcome to join the clean up process the next day as well, but Ren certainly wouldn't force anyone to help out.

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

No. Familiars usually have at least a toe in the spiritual realm. It's much easier to travel here from there as it exists outside of the flow of time to begin with.

[ She's just playing with the water now, forming a tiny 1-foot whirlpool in front of her. ]

No one actually benefits from the death of the entire multiverse, it's a risk worth taking. There's a very good chance at least some of the people here are very, very bad by your standards.

Doesn't that concern you though? I mean...if someone comes through and grows powerful enough...

This is the last bastion of...everything...isn't it? We're here to help the multiverse? Aren't you guys...worried?

Very few people think of themselves as the villain of their story. Why should your or my morals decide who has the right to fight for everything they have left?

... ... ...

['Very few people think of themselves as the villain of their story.']

[It's a true enough sentiment. But, in Darin's case, he knows he's the villain of his. And being here...even technically de-powered, there's still the looming thread of Diomuhr. Was he still in his body in its de-powered state? Or did his familiar seek him out because of the power he carried?]

[Regardless, he'd be a fool to divulge this to his companion at the moment. So, he does what he does best. He puts on a mask and tries to fit in with a world that would be better off without him.]

[He bows politely.]

You're...You're right. I really appreciate you taking the time out to help me wrap my head around all of this.

No problem. Though now you owe me a drink. I can't go get one on my own.

[ Go get her one!! You can't drink alcohol under the lake water and she can't reach the bar from the pool. ]

[He snorts.]

Of course! Where are my manners? Is there a particular drink you'd like to have?

Archimedes only ever has the hard stuff, and pirates only ever have the same. Surprise me with something new.

[ He smiles at him, wondering what he's going to bring. She does like surprises. ]

Something new...Something new...

...Ah! I've got an idea!

[Darin runs off to one of the drink vendors. He carefully explains what he wants and after a few minutes he returns, presenting the Lady of the Lake with a freshly made strawberry milkshake, garnished with heart shaped strawberries. Not that Darin knows why, he doesn't get the concept behind Valentine's Day.]

Here you go. Try this!

That looks... sweet.

[ Like, really sweet. And pink. ]

Is it fruity?

[ She looks like she's investigating it before she tries it. Almost cautiously. She's had fruit and fruit dishes before, but it's not like there's a cafe near the White Cliffs that people are bringing her stuff like this all the time. Underwater fare doesn't include milkshakes. Though there was a pirate one time that had a Margaritaville machine, but this is very different. She makes a face and pulls her head back reflexively after taking a sip. ]

Oof, sweet.

[ ..She tries it again. ]

[Darin laughs.]

Hope it's not too sweet. I tried one of these the other day and just about fell in love.

Don't drink it too quick, though. You'll be in for a bad time. I never had a headache that bad in my life!

Are you human or something else?

[ She only asks because she's pretty sure she could get away without brain freeze, but if he's not human than maybe not. It's so hard to tell sometimes. ]

[Darin actually turns pale, completely caught off-guard by the question.]

W-Wha?? What? I'm—pft..! I'm human! Of course! What else could I be?? Certainly not anything dangerous or like...demonic. Archfiendish. You know? None of that! All human here!

[He's also very smooth, can you tell?]

That got way too specific way too fast.

[ She doesn't press him though. She looks amused and flicks a little water at him. ]

You can unclench your cheeks. I'm not human. I was trying to figure out if the brain freeze is a human reaction.

Y-Yeah well...still...

Back where I come from, 'non-humans' aren't really looked favorably on.

And...it might be? I've never encountered it before.

Where you are now, most of us aren't human. Avalon is a land of fae. Though Camelot hosts a fair number of humans, both from here and other worlds, the majority of this island is not.

[ She shakes her head, smiling. ] I'll be careful just for you, then.

[Darin offers her a bow.]

Then that's twice I owe you.

I have to say, with all of the new people I'm meeting, I'm thankful Camelot is at least somewhat reminiscent of home. I'm considering just staying here permanently.

You'll have to get the Queen's permission. She's given land to Camelot and is allowing the otherworlders now, but I can't imagine after it's time to go home that she won't want her lands back. Make sure you ask first, many fae aren't kind when they feel disrespected and we don't have laws about penance like the humans do.

Good to know! I'll be sure to make sure I ask. On that note, any particular way to get into Her Majesty's good graces before making a request like that?

Can't say I know her too well. But it is her role to be above bribery, so I'd say stating your intentions clearly and without trying any tactics would be the best way.

[ She's spoken to the queen a few times, but only on formal terms. They aren't friends. ]

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