i would like you to dance

[wendigoner]

Who: Hannah, Emily, and friends of Emily!
What: It's Em's Seijin no Hi, or Coming of Age Day, so there's a party! Obviously!!
Where: One of the abandoned shops
When: 1/9
Warnings: n/a



( ooc ; the party will be divided into pre- and post-arrival sections, below, with the arrival being emily's! everything is ota unless otherwise marked, so post around and enjoy! )

Comments

[unfollowing]

See? [Damn right she's right.] Back home it's mostly superheroes who wear capes, and you are totally heroic.

[Don't think she didn't see that smile, Carlisle. You must be drunk.]

[glacius]

[At first Glacius had just seemed flustered by the flattery, but now, the more he thinks about it, the more he seems quietly taken aback. Prior to attending this gathering, he had spent a good chunk of time worrying over whether or not donning the sash would be too presumptuous of him, worrying over whether or not Emily--or anyone else for that matter--still thought he deserved a garment given out of friendship and admiration. Now here they are suggesting further adornments--adornments that have great significance in his culture, no less--while continuing to talk him up like he's some hero, some great protector.

He's not sure how to handle it, and in truth he doesn't even feel entirely deserving... but he appreciates it deeply, nonetheless. Maybe more so than he knows how to say. Giving a quiet rumble, the ice alien bows his head, extending both hands palm up--one towards Emily, and one towards Carlisle.] Th-thank you. Thank you both. I, ah. The support means more than I know how to express. You honor me with your words.

[tongueamok]

[Not sure of exactly how to return that gesture -- should he take Glacius' hand? It's not that he hasn't before but should he now? Would doing something that isn't an appropriate response embarrass the alien somehow? -- Carlisle opts for a formal bow himself, one hand around his front, the other folded around his back.]

The true honor is having you by our side, Glacius.

[Nice save.]

[unfollowing]

[Emily follows Carlisle's lead, executing a proper, formal bow with hands together in front of herself.]

Yes it is. Itsumo osewa ni natte orimasu. "You always take very good care of me," pretty much.

[Look, Mom, letting Grandma get on my case about polite speech came in handy after all!]

[glacius]

[Well, neither of them ended up returning his gesture, but given that they're different species from different cultures and he didn't preface his with anything, perhaps that should be expected. Glacius flexes his fingers uncertainly once, then withdraws them and folds his arms behind his back as he mirrors their bow. This is nice too--still reminiscent of the ways his people interact, if not more formal than what he'd attempted a moment ago.]

And I will always do my best to. If I can make life in this place worth living for the people I am close to... if I can make the bad times even a little bit more bearable... then perhaps I have accomplished something despite being displaced from my world after all.