Last minute preparations

[Lady Edfeil]

The first guests would be arriving today. She was certain of it. The embroidery frame had been placed away, the trestle table moved to the side so the hall had more room, the dais had been dusted. So many things had been done, and so many things they still needed to do. There was a flurry of excitement and nerves running through many, especially it seemed the women of the castle as they tried to get everything ready.

[Cara McKenna]

Windstorm Feast Preparations:
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(01/06/12 - 08:36:58 )

Cara McKenna
Apprentice Cook of Windstorm-RPO

•KITCHEN/SERVERY•
...is in the kitchen/servery...

ALL: She pulled on the new work dress that the Queen had made for her.It would soft but durable and that made it just right for work in the kitchens.Skipping down the steps already humming to herself though it be dreadfully early in the morning, Cara kept her thoughts on just why she was up so early and it seems everyone else had the same thought, as they were all of a jovial mood this day.All right lads and lassies, lets see ifn we can't get this started without waking the Royals eh?...those around her nod enthusiastically and they all set to work.

(01/06/12 - 08:58:17 )

Cara McKenna
Apprentice Cook of Windstorm-RPO

•KITCHEN/SERVERY•
...is in the kitchen/servery...

ALL: Oh Aye this was going to be a grand feast!They had sent out word to the farmers all through the Kingdom for the need of eggs milk and butter and lo and behold...by dusk of the eve before there were carts full of the needed items rolling in, which would be put to good use by hours before dawn the next day as there is much bread,pies and cakes to be made....Pork Roast,Beef,Venison,Goose and Pheasant all were soon collected and put to the spit, needing several more pages than normal to turn them for proper cooking.Still the kitchens are happy this morn, so early before sunrise, as eggs and flour are folded into a thick large ball of dough that after much kneeding is broken up into several loaves.Some left to bake as they were, others sprinkled liberally with cinnamon and sugar in turn to create the glorious sweet bread confection she had been experimenting with.

(01/06/12 - 13:44:19 )

Cara McKenna
Apprentice Cook of Windstorm-RPO
: As Molly and Millie work on the bread creation and preparations, Erlina and Máire begin the mixing and making of the cakes, both big and small that would be made to appease the sweet tooths of the Nobles and Royals about.lise is set to attending the stews, of which there would be two kinds, rabbit stew and Irish stew, made with many vegetables, nay the least of them was onions.Cara herself began making sugar plums and apple fritters that would be added to a plate for pick up and carry snacks.Too there would be small cakes made that could be used as a hand or finger food.Still she hummed as she worked, the sun having made its way up as they worked.

(01/06/12 - 13:56:48 )

Cara McKenna
Apprentice Cook of Windstorm-RPO

•KITCHEN/SERVERY•
...is in the kitchen/servery...

ALL: The meats began to scent up the kitchens well as did the stews soon after bringing a smile to Cara's face as they do, though she nay wished to disturb any of the Royals and Nobles with their work but it had to be done.There were rolls,scones and breads more to make that would be things that those in attendance could snack on whilest they chatted with each other as well.Flounder now filleted sizzles on the heating plate and gyngerbread mixed and pressed to a pan now sits to the side to set and ready for cutting. Salted peas and beans now sit simmering in a kettle and honey butterscotch icing now drizzles over freshly baked cakes to add some sweetness.

[Cara McKenna]

The Feast Menu
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Breads

Rolls

Butter

Sweet Breads

Roast Pork

Roast Beef

Roast Venison

Roast Goose

fresh fruits

salted peas and beans

Phesant

Flounder

Rabbit Stew

Sugared plums

Apple Fritters

Gyngr bread

Cake with honey butterscotch icing

Scones

*There will of course be beverages:

Mead

Cider- non alcoholic

mulled wine

Juices- for those who do naught care for the liquered fare*

Mint Tea

[Simone]

Simone had managed to finish both her own, and Her Majesty's gowns for the ball, and was quite pleased with the outcomes as both. Having found time with Her Majesty to properly fit the dress. She was also thankful of Cara's help with her own dress. She just hoped that Ulbrecht liked the dress, she'd made sure that he hadn't gotten to see it, and admittedly was a bit nervous about that, especially given that by choosing to leave her shoulders bare, she was revealing more than she could recall doing before.

[Dream Loxley]

Dream had done her best to oversee most of the preparations, battling daily with the general malaise that seemed overbearing at times.....she hoped she could find the strength to stay at the Ball for a polite length of time.

The excitement that was running riot through the corridors of Windstorm certainly helped to lift her mood, and as such she greeted the Servants with a warm smile as the walked around the Hall, simply enjoying all she could see. They had done so well......Cara had done so well, the lass suited her new role like a glove and Dream knew there was far more to her than one could imagine. A quiet girl, no airs nor graces, simply kind and courteous, eager and hardworking. Definitely a treasure to cherish.

Everywhere looked so wonderful, and inviting, she was eager to greet their Guests and see just how beautiful their Queen would look as she took her place before them all.

Dream smiled again as she made her way back to her chambers for a rest before the Ball began proper.

[Simone]

(01/07/12 - 00:35:41 )
.:Hidden in Mystery:.

Simone
Windstorm Castle - RPO


•COURTYARD•
...is somewhere in the courtyard...

-=- Third of Five -=-Ulb: "Aye, but that is normally the case." She responded with a smile as she took another sip of the Cider. "I hope the night finds you well?" She asked, though she assumed there had been some delays. Standing, she pulled her cloak against her tighter to keep the chill at bay.. "I hope your trip went smoothly."

(01/07/12 - 00:44:24 )
-=- Third of Five -=-


Ulbrecht
Captain of the "Gloriarc"
Prince of Fryseland
Windstorm Castle | RPO



•COURTYARD•
...is somewhere in the courtyard...

.:Hidden in Mystery:.Sim: Hoisting the chest again onto one shoulder and waving you towards the door...A grumble at the second question..."The trip was uneventful enough, though I could have done with less officious idiots who make the village idiots look smart. So what of you?..Everything ready for the morrow?"

(01/07/12 - 00:50:01 )
.:Hidden in Mystery:.

Simone
Windstorm Castle - RPO


•COURTYARD•
...is somewhere in the courtyard...

-=- Third of Five -=-Ulb: She'd walk with him once he hefted the chest and nod, "Aye.. and Her Majesty was quite taken with her gown. I am glad it came out as she was hoping." Though she strayed from saying anything about her own. "And I believe Cara has made sure everything for the feast is in order, though I imagine if it wasn't she would not be asleep at the moment. She frets so much."

(01/07/12 - 00:56:21 )
-=- Third of Five -=-


Ulbrecht
Captain of the "Gloriarc"
Prince of Fryseland
Windstorm Castle | RPO



•COURTYARD•
...is somewhere in the courtyard...

.:Hidden in Mystery:.Sim: Laughing and nodding and can smell them still at work in the kitchens, though thinking a late night raid upon it would get sharp things thrown at him...."And yourself?...Ready for the festivities?"

(01/07/12 - 01:02:46 )
.:Hidden in Mystery:.

Simone
Windstorm Castle - RPO


•COURTYARD•
...is somewhere in the courtyard...

-=- Third of Five -=-Ulb: "Aye, mostly." She said softly and looked down at the mug she carried in her hands, a shrug given.. "Though being around so many that I don't know makes me a little... nervous." She said with a laugh and tilted her head, "Yourself?"

(01/07/12 - 01:09:20 )
-=- Third of Five -=-


Ulbrecht
Captain of the "Gloriarc"
Prince of Fryseland
Windstorm Castle | RPO



•GREAT HALL•
...is within the Great Hall...

.:Hidden in Mystery:.Sim: Leading the way in here to where the warmth of the fire greets them..."Well, I've my clothes and weapons....Though I've not had the chance to find someone to accompany me for the festivities...Quite surprising, given how I am quite the dandy, according to some....As for nervouseness of strangers, surely you wouldn't wish to have so little faith in my brother?" Glancing at you with a wicked smile, always one to do things in his own manner.

(01/07/12 - 01:14:01 )
.:Hidden in Mystery:.

Simone
Windstorm Castle - RPO


•GREAT HALL•
...is within the Great Hall...

-=- Third of Five -=-Ulb: "Ah.. It's not that I have little faith in Dieter.. Not even so much that I am afraid.." She said with a laugh, shaking her head.. "I just get nervous.. I suppose, I always have." She smiled and took a sip of her cider, though welcoming the warmth.. She chose not to say anything about his company about someone to accompany him.. Because she really wanted to volunteer.. But, didn't think that would be.. appropriate.

(01/07/12 - 01:19:19 )
-=- Third of Five -=-


Ulbrecht
Captain of the "Gloriarc"
Prince of Fryseland
Windstorm Castle | RPO



•GREAT HALL•
...is within the Great Hall...

.:Hidden in Mystery:.Sim: Nodding as he puts his chest down on a bench for the time being and stops by the sideboard to get himself a tankard of wine before stepping back to rejoin you at the fireplace.."Well...Some have that difficulty, with large crowds and such...Fortunately I am not one such, else it would have made my life growing up quite difficult..." Agoraphobia in a member of the nobility is quite disabling. Pretending to glance about the Hall as he ponders..."But I am not certain who I might find to go with me...Surely all have been spoken for such that a mere Captain such as myself will be left to attend by myself..." His tone teasing as he pretends to peer into the dark corners and up the stairs.

(01/07/12 - 01:23:01 )
.:Hidden in Mystery:.

Simone
Windstorm Castle - RPO


•GREAT HALL•
...is within the Great Hall...

-=- Third of Five -=-Ulb: With her it wasn't quite as bad a Agoraphobia, she just tended to avoid large amounts of people on most occasions.. as it wasn't something she was used to.. His teasing tone though was not lost on her, even as she started laughing as he peered about the hall. "Oh.. I don't know.. perhaps Cara would enjoy going with you" She teased back, though the blush that colored her cheeks hinted that she was realizing that he was trying to ask her..

(01/07/12 - 01:23:43 )
.:Hidden in Mystery:.

Simone
Windstorm Castle - RPO


•GREAT HALL•
...is within the Great Hall...

-=- Third of Five -=-Ulb: ((Why do I get the image of Millie standing off to one side, or in the Kitchen door giggling?))

(01/07/12 - 01:26:36 )
-=- Third of Five -=-


Ulbrecht
Captain of the "Gloriarc"
Prince of Fryseland
Windstorm Castle | RPO



•GREAT HALL•
...is within the Great Hall...

.:Hidden in Mystery:.Sim: Glancing back to you with a look as if you are addled in the head..."Even with as little as I have been about the castle of late...Even I cannot miss just exactly how smitten THAT young lass is with a certain Knight of the Realm...Besides, she thinks me an incorrigible troublemaker, certainly not one she would wish to be seen with on such an important occasion...Hhhmm....Perhaps Millie or Mollie??...though I suspect they are spoken for already, even IF they could manage to get free from their duties with the number of guests to be here..." Wanders the Hall, checking behind tapestries and looking down dark hallways..."No...I suppose I shall have to ask Mr. Oden to dress as a Lady and attend me...." Chuckling at the thought of his dour and taciturn First Mates response to such an order.

(01/07/12 - 01:30:11 )
.:Hidden in Mystery:.

Simone
Windstorm Castle - RPO


•GREAT HALL•
...is within the Great Hall...

-=- Third of Five -=-Ulb: She giggled some more and canted her head, "Aye tis true about Lady Cara though, I've seen it too.. Hmm.. and you waited till the last minute Captain! However could you find someone so late?" She was having a hard time not laughing even as she approached him and lifted one hand to rest against his cheek, "Oh I suppose I could take pity on you, and spare poor Mr. Oden the shame!" Though by the time she got the words out she couldn't keep a straight face anymore and she started laughing.

(01/07/12 - 01:35:06 )
-=- Third of Five -=-


Ulbrecht
Captain of the "Gloriarc"
Prince of Fryseland
Windstorm Castle | RPO



•GREAT HALL•
...is within the Great Hall...

.:Hidden in Mystery:.Sim: "Aahhh...Someone to take pity on me...Or perhaps on good Mr. Oden....Though I'm sure you can imagine the response such an order might recieve, even as loyal as he is to me...Lords, I might find myself tossed off my own ship and swimming ashore. As for last minute...Well....I WAS a little distant up until less than an hour ago...And then of course the rumours that Her Majesty was having second thoughts of the whole affair, though I trusted those here to make Her see reason...Since my attempts there tend to...produce odd results..." Like the instance with Queen Hippolyta he recalls, turning to you and reaching up to cover your hand with his and press lightly. "I suppose I shall be ever in your debt my dear Lady for rescuing me from such an ignomious event...And I would feel sorry for poor Father having to punish Mr. Oden, truly he's been a marvel all these years."

(01/07/12 - 01:38:30 )
.:Hidden in Mystery:.

Simone
Windstorm Castle - RPO


•GREAT HALL•
...is within the Great Hall...

-=- Third of Five -=-Ulb: "You can repay that debt by never breathing a word of this to Mr. Oden.. I fear I may never get the image of him in a dress from my mind." She laughed again, as the blush rose to her cheeks again, "However, yes.. I would love to go with you." She said softly as she tilted her head to meet his gaze.


(01/07/12 - 01:40:51 )
-=- Third of Five -=-


Ulbrecht
Captain of the "Gloriarc"
Prince of Fryseland
Windstorm Castle | RPO



•GREAT HALL•
...is within the Great Hall...

.:Hidden in Mystery:.Sim: "Of course, it shall be our secret, since if I were to mention it to him..I fear I might find some unexpected reprisals against myself for having such an idea in the first place...Not only to put him in a dress, but force him to a courtly social function ashore...He dreads those even more than just being off the Glori..." Laughing and turning to kiss your fingertips lightly before taking another sip of his wine. "So Her Majesty is set to look absolutely stunning tomorrow?...Given the quality of our guests, and Her own friendships..."

(01/07/12 - 01:45:05 )
.:Hidden in Mystery:.

Simone
Windstorm Castle - RPO


•GREAT HALL•
...is within the Great Hall...

-=- Third of Five -=-Ulb: "She is, and I think Gregor will very much be pleased with the gown as well.. She will be gorgeous." She said softly, though she was quite proud of her work, and the dress so suited her Majesty.


(01/07/12 - 01:48:11 )
-=- Third of Five -=-


Ulbrecht
Captain of the "Gloriarc"
Prince of Fryseland
Windstorm Castle | RPO



•GREAT HALL•
...is within the Great Hall...

.:Hidden in Mystery:.Sim: Nodding as he hears faint noises form the kitchen..."Well, I think perhaps we'd best find our chambers, I know the festivities shall start early, and if we wish to get any breakfast beforehand we'll have to be up even earlier..." Finishing his tankard quickly as he glances about once more.

(01/07/12 - 01:49:29 )
.:Hidden in Mystery:.

Simone
Windstorm Castle - RPO


•GREAT HALL•
...is within the Great Hall...

-=- Third of Five -=-Ulb: "Aye, I've no doubt of that." Her own gaze turning towards the kitchen for a moment. "Good night to you." She said softly.