Year-End Festival Winter-Nights Solstice Spectacular: The Ice Palace! (YE 46)

Winter-Night Lights Pavilion
Lynira

"Oh no, it definetly is time to unwind," Lynira said, playfully tossing a snowball at Endrol. They were off duty and about to have their hands full setting up an embassy in Yamatai. Now was the perfect time to let off a little steam before getting elbow deep into work. "What do you want to do to unwind?" she asked Endrol as her onyx-colored eyes looked over the joyful crowds gathered. It was such a change of pace from the whirlwind that had unfolded for her over the last few months. Here people were safe, they were celebrating the holidays and it brought a smile to Lynira's face to see.

Lynira knelt down to form up another ball of snow, the hem of her dark green little yule dress brushed the ground. When she stood bouncing her newly formed snow ammo a strand of aqua hair from a messy bun atop her head fell into her line of sight. Deftly she tucked it behind her slender pointed ear as she eyed up any who might want to join in on the snowball festivities.

Winter-Night Lights Pavilion
Endrol

"Oh we do, that is good to know." Endrol turned to the now familiar voice of Lynira, he was going to be working with them, so best to be polite, turning though was his mistake as the snowball that was playfully tossed at him, got him square in the face. He wiped his face as he chuckled "good shot, and unwinding, I was use to sparing with someone, helps release frustration and could ease the body." He shrugged as he looked around "too dangerous out here, too icy and also too many people, but there is something else we could do..." With this he bend down and scooped up some snow "lets see how well we can work as a team." He stood closer to the woman and looked around as he got ready with his snowball,

Katsuko​

Katsuko laughed, the sound mingling with the crisp winter air, and tightened her embrace around Akina. "Absolutely, she won't see it coming," she replied, her voice filled with mirth as she brushed a few strands of red hair from Akina's face. "Let’s make sure it’s a snow job she'll remember fondly!" Katsuko’s eyes sparkled with playful scheming, reflecting the joyous chaos of the festival around them. "First though, let's explore a little," she suggested, grabbing Akina's hand and leading her off the stage.

Cheol​

Cheol nodded thoughtfully, appreciating Mikael’s question. “Good question,” he responded with a hint of gravity. “The Craethel are indeed an enemy from where my people originate. They wear exosuits, and every time we've managed to open one or breach it, the contents inside liquify, leaving us clueless about their true appearance.” He paused, scanning Mikael's expression to gauge his interest.

“If you’re intrigued and wish to delve deeper into this, perhaps we could schedule a time to discuss it further,” Cheol suggested, shifting the conversation back to the lighter atmosphere of the festival. “For now, let’s enjoy the festivities here. Would you like to go in for a drink?” Cheol’s invitation was casual, offering both a momentary escape from their duties and a chance to foster friendship. Yet he noted Mikael's name mentally, as a possible soldier to vet for missions associated with his unique department.

Ice rink

Setsunu had put on her skates and had done a lap of two around the rink but her heart just wasn't in it. She made her way to the edge and just watched the others. Reika had slipped and had dragged Amane and Aimi down with her. When the others came to help them up, they all wound up on the ice. Laughing hysterically at each other. Setsunu smiled at them. She was glad that they at least were enjoying themselves. She caught sight of Trowa and his family, although they hadn't noticed her. Trowa was Thomas' cousin to some degree. It was beautiful watching the family be together, but it was also reminding her that her own family was not here. She could feel a lump forming in her throat and fought to keep it away. She was trying so hard not to show any emotion that she didn't even notice that someone had come up behind her till they wrapped an arm around her waist. Setsunu just leaned into the embrace and lay her head against Thomas' shoulder.

"Trowa's kids are getting big." Thomas said. His voice was quite, as if he was afraid to speak to loud that his own emotions would come pouring out. "They are. They're quite happy to see their father. Caffran and Sanda were also just here a moment ago. They look as love struck as they did this time last year when they got married." Thomas managed a smile. "We should be thankful that we both serve on the same ship. We get to see each other whenever we want." Setsunu also managed to smile.

From the ice rink Raijin called out. "There's Calandri!" The gaggle of girls went over to their four-armed sister-in-arms. "Oh it smells good!" Raijin was the cook of the group and had a nose for such things. The girls laughed at Calandri's comment about not having to go hunt for their food. "Oh please." Reika teased. "You loved every moment of it. Hey, after we eat, we should go check out that booth and enter the raffle for that Misha-Class Explorer! With all of us entering I'd say we'd have a pretty good chance of wining it."

Yoshiro was having a good time now. He threw the snowball at the person who had spoken to him, only to get hit in the face and to get his revenge he threw his snowball in the general direction of the snowball that hit him. "You have just made an enemy of the Star Army of Yamatai!" He said in a silly and overly dramatic voice and threw a bunch of snowballs in the general direction of the snowball that hit him.

Itazura

Itazura's eyes widened when she saw a snowball fly past her, hitting Yoshiro. Her jaw dropped, then she heard Akatski's voice. Cautiously she looked up and to the side, seeing her sister right next to her face. When she got surprised with a kiss on the cheek Itazura squeaked just a touch, a light blush blooming on her cheeks. For a moment she froze, it was just a moment. Though it was long enough for one of Yoshiro's snowballs thrown their way to hit her square in the chest. Itazura gasped, shivering to get all of the snow off just in time to be hit with another. "Sister, we may have to wait for those burgers just a few minutes," she said while kneeling down and dodging some of the other snowballs. "You thinking what I'm thinking?" she telepathically communicated to Akatski as she formed two more snowballs. Standing up she dashed to the left, throwing one snowball Yoshiro, then she tried to run up behind him to toss one at his back.

Lynira

Lynira's ears twitched when she heard that Endrol was used to sparring. It was something that she had been fond of as well, but had not done in some time. She shrugged while looking around, "We can spar sometime, for now we test out our team work." A playful grin spread across her face as she stood closer to Endrol, armed with her snowball.

Aelya & Chanyeol

After having received their frozen cocoa, Chanyeol had found them a little spot to sit just a short ways from the vendor. With one hand Aelya held her frozen cocoa, the other held Chanyeol's. "Here we go," he said slipping onto the bench at their little table, patting the spot next to him while looking at her. Swiftly she slipped in next to him, almost spilling some of her beverage. Chanyeol chuckled a little bit and gave Aelya a little kiss on the cheek, "You're cute," he whispered with a little smirk on his face.

Akatski dramatically widened her eyes as the target of the snowball she and her sister threw the snowballs at, claimed rather dramatically that they made an enemy of the Star Army. She giggled a little, with a big grin on her face unafraid since she knew he was only playing. Her grin grew to chesire lengths as Itazura said that burgers will have to wait for a few minutes. Indeed she agreed and she knew exactly what her sister was thinking. Akatski dropped to the ground as she too formed two more snowballs, and while her sister threw the snowball at Yoshiro, and attempted to get behind him. Akatski tossed her own at Yoshiro, to distract him and keep his attention on her.