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Aang ([personal profile] savedtheworld) wrote in [community profile] lucetilogs2013-03-05 07:19 pm

Come See the Lanterns: Rapunzel's Birthday

Who: Everyone in the village willing to celebrate Rapunzel's birthday
What: Rapunzel's birthday and a surprise lantern ceremony
When: The evening of March 5th (and optionally backdated art club stuff for March 3rd)
Where: Throughout the village
Summary: Rapunzel thinks everyone's forgotten her birthday. But Ikki and Aang have asked everyone who's willing to prepare a lantern ceremony as a surprise.
Rating: It's a scene from a Disney movie, so G. ...Probably.

It was a long time since Rapunzel first told Aang about the lantern ceremony that happened every year on her birthday. They originally decided to arrange one for her half-birthday, but he wound up being stressed enough to forget it at the time. But now that her actual birthday approached, he remembered. Working together with Ikki and the art club, they set it up to be a total surprise for her.

Following the inquiry of Asch, Ikki made a general announcement about the birthday plans: everyone could make their own lanterns and tell their friends to help/make some, too (and this can be handwaved as much as need be). And on the 5th, the art club had a secret early meeting in which they focused primarily on the making of the lanterns, while keeping it a secret for Rapunzel.

And now the time has come for it to pay off. Once night falls in Luceti, the lanterns are distributed in a variety of ways. Some people may prefer to let them drift out their windows. Others are released from atop Appa the sky bison - as well as any other air creatures willing to lend their services. And anyone with wind powers such as airbending also helps to guide the lanterns' path to focus near the river. There, boats have been set up - both for Rapunzel and for anyone else who would like to enjoy sailing under the lanterns. And in the plaza a small party area has been set up with food from, well, anyone who thinks their characters would cater for the event. Go wild!

Happy birthday, Rapunzel.
complicatedliar: (Default)

[personal profile] complicatedliar 2013-03-19 07:03 am (UTC)(link)
[That's less awkward than it could be; at least she's not implying the good thing was her getting stuck here.

He nods.]


Well, one might hope we shall get you home soon then, yes?
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[personal profile] gleamed 2013-03-20 03:36 am (UTC)(link)
[ She does hesitate before she answers, but she tries to cover it with her enthusiasm. ]

I-I suppose so!
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[personal profile] complicatedliar 2013-03-20 04:36 am (UTC)(link)
[He notes the hesitation with the arch of one eyebrow.]

Though I do know you've many friends here. [He looks around, hands coming up to indicate the lanterns. He gives her a warm smile.] Many friends indeed, lady.
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[personal profile] gleamed 2013-03-21 05:18 am (UTC)(link)
[ She smiles warmly back, clutching her hands against her chest. ]

I do have such wonderful friends. I know that...going home is part of being here for most everyone. But I want to spend as much time with you all as I can.
complicatedliar: (the room was too quiet)

[personal profile] complicatedliar 2013-03-21 05:30 am (UTC)(link)
[This is somehow even more awkward.

He does have to admit he has spent pleasant time with other people here. Far more pleasant time than he's had with nearly anyone for quite some time.

But.]


Well, I suppose it makes sense to make the most of any situation.
gleamed: (☼ eagerly;)

[personal profile] gleamed 2013-03-22 06:01 pm (UTC)(link)
[ She nods eagerly. That was something she could certainly agree with. ]

Have you been making the most of your time here, Loki?
complicatedliar: (sideways glance)

[personal profile] complicatedliar 2013-03-22 06:08 pm (UTC)(link)
[...what?]

I've been keeping myself occupied.
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[personal profile] gleamed 2013-03-22 06:14 pm (UTC)(link)
[ DID SHE STUTTER. ]

Buuuut that's different than making the most of your time here.
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[personal profile] complicatedliar 2013-03-22 06:15 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, is it?

[Cagey. Cagey is one of his favorite tactics.]
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[personal profile] gleamed 2013-03-23 07:32 am (UTC)(link)
[ She will not so easily be deterred. ]

Of course. I've noticed people do things all the time that they don't enjoy.
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[personal profile] complicatedliar 2013-03-23 06:07 pm (UTC)(link)
Sometimes one must, yes?
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[personal profile] gleamed 2013-03-24 01:51 am (UTC)(link)
If you have a say in the matter, why would you?
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[personal profile] complicatedliar 2013-03-24 02:44 am (UTC)(link)
Given the choice, I don't thin anyone would. Unless it was in service of a grander plan.
gleamed: (☼ do i even dare;)

[personal profile] gleamed 2013-03-24 07:51 am (UTC)(link)
...Ah. [ That was a familiar sentiment. ] B-but even then, wouldn't you enjoy it just a bit, because you're doing it for a good reason?
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[personal profile] complicatedliar 2013-03-25 12:17 am (UTC)(link)
[He was silent for a moment, considering.] Not necessarily, no.
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[personal profile] gleamed 2013-03-25 02:27 am (UTC)(link)
What makes you say that?
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[personal profile] complicatedliar 2013-03-25 03:21 am (UTC)(link)
Necessary is only rarely the same as pleasant.
Edited (english how the fuck does it work) 2013-03-25 03:22 (UTC)
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[personal profile] gleamed 2013-03-26 06:18 am (UTC)(link)
I'd say if that's the case, then there's two things to do - change what you're doing, or change your attitude.
complicatedliar: (the eyebrow is raised)

[personal profile] complicatedliar 2013-03-27 02:08 am (UTC)(link)
[The eyebrow goes up.

Nope. Not arguing with this lady on her birthday. Not when he also has things he ought to be doing.]


As you say, lady. Enjoy your evening.