[Beautyfest] Girls Just Want To Have Fun (Open)

[Kavala]

Timestamp: 68th of Fall, 512 AV
Location: Beautyfest
Status: Open

Kavala gently nudged Rhy awake as she slumbered by the early morning fire. The Konti bent over the kelvic, stroking her fur and whispering softly. "Rhy, wake up. We have to go get Gianne up. That surprise I was talking to you about helping me with? It's time. Beautyfest is today. We're going to go get her a makeover and buy her some new clothes. Lets get up shall we? We'll make her some breakfast, you and I, and then drag her out of bed." The Konti said, laughing slightly and rousing the dog from her comfortable (and hard won) spot by the door.

Together they headed for the kitchen to cut up and set out fruit and some leftover bread from yesterday. Kavala mixed up some honey butter and laid that out along with jam. Then, they put the kettle on and went to wake up Gianne.

She had a room in the private quarters. Kavala knew exactly which one and lead Rhy to it, throwing the door open abruptly and yelling "Surprise! Get up! Today is your day! Breakfast is ready but we MUST get going if we are going to get there early and get the best!" And on Kavala's signal, the Konti hoped Rhy would leap right square in the middle of Gianne and give her face a good washing to rouse her faster.

[Rhy]

Rhy woke with a contented sigh and an languid stretch. Despite being fervently against mornings, there is something about being woken up with a nice back scratch on what is destined to be a good day. One last yawn and the Kelvic gets up to follow the Konti into the kitchen, doing her best to keep out from underfoot as Kavala chops fruit, bread and puts the kettle to boil. Finally its time to wake Gianne, and Rhy clips along behind as Kavala bursts through the door with a bang and a surprise on her lips. Right on cue Rhy does a running leap and lands square on top of the twisted bed covers. An enthusiastic tongue does the job of licking at her unfortunate bondmate until her bangs stand straight up from her forehead. With one last nuzzle and the added shock of sticking her cold, wet nose in the woman's ear, she shifts and rolls off of her and marches to the closet. Taking the bedcovers with her, draped around her shoulders like a cape, and leaving Gianne to deal with the cold shock of an early morning. "Rise and shine, we've got plans for you! Breakfast is ready and I had no hand in making it. Which means it'll still be good." The closet is thrown open and Rhy digs around for her favourite blouse and a pair of pants, throwing them on the bed. "We'll be attending Beautyfest today. And you're going to sit down and submit to a makeover. And a dress", she adds, taking another look at the rather empty closet. Its a well known fact that Gianne would rather take on a glassbeak unarmed then do any of these things. But its about time she update this wardrobe. She barley has more clothing then the Kelvic. And Rhy flits around naked most of the time. She turns back to the woman with a smile. "Well?"

[Gianne Basete]

Gianne felt like a caterpillar, bundled all warm and cozy with the bed cover pulled up nearly over her head. She loved to sleep, and it was common knowledge among her friends since she was almost always one of the first people in the Sanctuary to go to bed at night. But she was also a very early riser. Apparently not early enough today though. She yelped and was startled awake as her door was thrown open and Kavala burst in, shouting greetings and premade plans. She garbled in confusion but it turned into a squawk as Rhy, who she didn't notice before, leapt on top of her. The air left her lungs then her bondmate's tongue attacked her face mercilessly. A cold nose darted into her ear and she shivered, unable to keep from screaming in delight. "Okay! I'm awake!" she shouted, heaving for air then gasping as the sheets were ripped from her body. If Gianne had been wearing a shirt it wouldn't be so bad, but she always slept in undergarments so goose flesh popped up on her body and she curled up defensively, shooting baleful looks at her Kelvic and Kavala. "You traitor," she grumbled at Rhy, leaning up and rubbing her eyes. The angry air was ruined though as her mouth split in a giant yawn. "Wait...," she said, suddenly comprehending Rhy's words. "Beautyfest? Makeover? Dress?" It looked like she'd just swallowed a frog. "I'm perfectly fine thank you! You two can just let me go back to sleep!" She even went so far as to look around, seeing if there was a place to hide, disappear, or just in general escape. Gianne even considered stooping so low as the try and dig at the wall. She looked like a trapped coyote preparing to chew its arm off so it could flee. But then she realized it was useless. Kavala was running this show after all, and you couldn't argue with her. Her shoulders drooped considerably at the thought of girly things. "Let me get dressed in my inadequate clothes then you can chain me up and drag me along by my neck." She put emphasis on the word inadequate, giving them both an obvious indication of her displeasure towards this idea. There was a lot of muttering on her part as she got up to go join Rhy in the search for clothes. But she just couldn't help run an affectionate hand over her bondmate's hair. It was very hard to be angry at her, but annoyed was another matter. Little traitor, she thought. I wonder who thought of this? Her or Kavala? Probably Kavala. She'd bet all her money on it. At that thought she glanced over at Kavala like she could read her mind. Who knew? For all everyone else knew she probably could. Might as well get this all over with. If she fought it they'd probably just break her limbs and carry her along in a sack. So she reached around Rhy and fetched her breeches and a red shirt, quickly slipping them on followed by her belt and boots. Was she a defective woman for disliking this sort of thing?

[Kavala]

Kavala exchanged laughing glances with Rhy. She needed this day out. The Konti needed to get away from The Sanctuary and the slave to its building she'd become. Even if she swam out to Reverie today, she'd not find peace. No, Gianne was going to be her project. And as the girl staggered up, face covered in dog slaughter, the other two gave her enough time to dress, wash her face, and then dragged her to the kitchen where they plied her with fruit and cheese and bits of last nights left over bread.

When they were ready, the girls hit the surface, passed through the gates, and were on their way to the city. They weren't, however, the only ones out and about. Women from all over were streaming to Riverfall in anticipation of the festival.

Long before they passed the gates, men had draped colorful beads of crimson, green and blue over the three girls' heads. Rhy got one from the gate guard who knew she was kelvic and had been flirting with her for months. The bright green beads were his first gift of the day, granted to be a token of his admiration. Ten feet in an older merchant draped a pale cream set of beads over Kavala's head which she'd bowed to thank him for. Gianne got a set of crimson and then a second set of blue from two brothers walking side by side, their arms filled with necklaces. The tradition was simple. When a man admired a woman, he gifted her with beads during Beautyfest. The more beads a woman wore, the more she was admired.

Kavala could already tell Gianne was going to be admired a lot on this festival day, laughingly glad Rhy was with them for protection. She wasn't fierce in her human form, but in her dog form she was huge.

"Where too first? Hair and makeup?" Kavala asked, glancing around knowing Gianne could use a haircut and the use of cosmetics. "We need to get fancy because there's a dance in the park at noon. It's a great deal of fun. So dancing dresses come afterwards..." She said, knowing she'd drag both women there too. Sure, they all had their eye on various men, but there was nothing to stop them from having fun and celebrating life and beauty like the festival demanded.

[Iris Timandre]

68th of Fall, 512 A. V.
Iris was late! She heard three other girls of the Sanctuary talking about Beautyfest and the Timandre sister wanted to go. Quickly, Iris pushed herself out of bed. Reaching into her bag Iris looked for something fancy to wear. Upon coming to Riverfall Iris had gotten herself some new clothes. She pulled out a green scarf dress. It fit the Konti's style. And the dress had multiple patterns all over it. Iris knew she might not have found a dress like it back in Mura. Iris pulled on the dress, made sure to pull she straps over her shoulders, and then slid her feet into a pair of plain matching green sandals.

By the time Iris had left the private quarters Kavala, Rhy, and Gianne were already gone. That meant there was no time to grab any breakfast. All Iris did was take a small pouch with some Mizas inside of it and left. Iris took quick steps until she passed through the same gates. Not being familiar with anything in Riverfall Iris had no idea that the colorful beads meant the men admired her.

The Konti just thought she was getting beads just for the sake of getting gifts. Finally Iris was able to see another head of light hair similar to her own and two other women standing with her. The Timandre made her way over to the three. Iris was breathing hard, she tried to move her fastest to catch up. "Wait!" Iris yelled out. She hoped the three would stop to wait for her. Some of the other Women turned back to look at Iris and see what she was yelling for.

The healer hated yelling. She was paranoid about her own voice. Iris had the lightest voice ever. And when she yelled it almost always sounded like cries. Even when she was in the Sanctuary eating with everyone else she tried not to talk alot. Iris thought she'd annoy people. None of the three women seemed to hear Iris at first so she had to yell out one last time.

"WAIT!" Iris felt even worse now inside.

OCC: Not sure how much the dress and sandals would really cost in RF so feel free to tell me so I can subtract it from my GMS~ And sorry if this is all over the place xD I should have posted earlier.

[Rhy]

The colours, the lights, the smells of a thousand different types of confections. It was very nearly overwhelming for Rhy with her accurate hearing, strong nose and the curse of motion-sensitive eyes. But she loved it. She might be a little bit giddy, too. Which was evident in the way she walked on the balls of her feet and was grabbing at Kavala's hand in an effort to keep from running off. She must be screaming at the Konti inside her mind, confusing pictures and emotions and small sparks of ire over the ogling Akalak population. She uses her hand like a leash or an anchor, using the Konti's cool control to counter her sudden spike. Bright beads are dished out by various men in their festival gaiety. Although gaiety for an Akalak doesn't seem to translate as well as the human version. They all smiled at the women and are liberal in their necklace gifts. Admiring, flirting, and not a few openly leering. Making Rhy a little bit showy with her territory over the two women, countering with pointed stares and subtle shows of dominance. Stations beckon for new clients to look at beautiful new wears or brandish coloured powders and inka for a complimentary makeover. And its one of these painted stations that Rhy leads them too. Pushing Gianne into a chair and gesturing Kavala to one opposite. "Let us make you up first. Then a dance!" She demonstrates a two step jig to convey her enthusiasm. "And Gianne," she glares at her bondmate, but the facade is ruined when her lips thin out in an obvious attempt to keep from smiling, "be a good girl and let us do this. Think of what Serrif would say to see you in a dress to show off such a sexy shape! Seduction made easy and you'll have puppies from him yet", she simpers, accidentally mixing the dog and human terms. And still caught up in the straightforward dogs thinking of attraction leading to breeding, which would also explain her budding stunt of protectiveness at this festival. The older human woman that mans the station seems thrilled with the new customers, appropriately gawking and awing over the opalescence of Kavala's smooth scales and the striking hazel eyes Gianne displays in a rapid Turkant. No doubt buttering them up to buy a few of her wears besides the free beautifying, but sweet all the same. "Make them... Make them extravagant, eh?" Rhy interjects in Turkant as well, offering the woman a winning smile. "Colours and pattern, and don't listen to that one," she motions to Gianne with the back of her hand, adding a conspiratorial wink, "she's slightly mad." At that moment their is a cry to wait in a voice you would be hard pressed to find outside the limits of song birds. Rhy turns in time to spot a young Konti running up to meet him. If she remembers correctly, she was that one laying siege to the front gates a few weeks ago. She's seen her around the sanctuary a few times. Iris, was it? "Hello!" She waves with a grin, "Come join us!"

[Rosela]

Rosela was awake and out of bed even before Syna’s rays had touched the east. ”This one? Or this one. This one? Or…” Tossing the second dress aside, she settled on the first, her newly laundered white linen dress. Sleeveless, so she was banking on warm weather that day, and brilliant white, to offset her dark skin. Another hand reached up to absently prod her hair. A good portion of it was wrapped in linen strips, with the last of the red rose hips dye she and Serrif had made from the Knirin Gardens at the end of the summer. Today, of all days, she had to look perfect. Some time later, she gave herself one final turnabout in the mirror, and pronounced herself ready. With a quick stretch to limber up her arms and hips, she strutted out the door. By the time she made it to the festival proper, she’d gotten a few beads already. She’d made sure to thank each personally with good eye contact and a squeeze on the arm, and maybe a peck on the cheek if they were good looking. She hadn’t seen any really cute ones, Xuphim immediately coming to mind, but she was keeping a keen eye out. Weaving through the crowd of giggling women and leering men, Rosela appraised stall after stall of jewelry, makeup, and clothing. In front of a tent full of fluttering scarves, Rosela felt another ring of beads slide over her neck and she turned to see a tall, elderly, human man smiling waveringly down at her. “Now aren’t you just the prettiest girl in the whole festival…” ”Oh, that’s so sweet. Thank you, sir!” Eye contact, arm squeeze, and on impulse, a quick, chaste, kiss on the cheek. The moment passed and Rosela let the crowd come between them as she moved towards the makeup stalls. A young Konti woman in a pretty green dress ran in front of her, up to a large group congregated around a particular stall. Being that it was now full, Rosela sat at the next one, looking over the more exotic shades. The proprietor was another Konti, with very tasteful makeup herself and a couple bead necklaces around her neck. She was currently putting some finishing touches on a human woman sitting very still with her eyes closed. “You just take a look around dear. I’ll be with you in just a moment.” Nodding vaguely, Rosela sat in the end chair and turned to watch the makeup transformation of the gaggle next door.

[Kavala]

When Iris joined them, Kavala gave her a quick uncharacteristic hug, wanting her to feel welcome with them. And before they knew it the group was in front of the stands of city sponsered cosmetics. Rhy pushed Gianna down on a stool, which made Kavala laugh and then gasp in indignation as she did the same to Kavala. Swiveling on the stool, Kavala started to protest and then realized she couldn't and not get the girls protesting too. They needed to all relax, have a great time, and really embrace the festival if they were going to have any fun.

Studying Gianna while a woman looked her over, Kavala suddenly suggested. "Do moons and stars around her eyes, then we'll find her a bright blue or white dress with the same patterns!" Cosmetics in Riverfall for holidays was not restricted to just the eyes or lips. It tended to swirl over everyone's faces, accenting shapes and textures and anything that would flow with the decor and theme of the holiday. "And swirls for me... pinks and golds and greens or teals!" She said suddenly, gesturing to make up left out on the counters and the color pallet available.

Rhy, go look next door and see if they have a dress for Gianne... something in blue that we can match makeup too... with stars or moons or both!" Kavala suggested, then grinned at Iris. "Help her? Then we'll do you. I think you need a magical theme... I'm not sure what... but definitely magical. Rhy should have paw prints all over her face, in metallic golds and greens I think! Like one of her gorgeous friends has ran up from her neck and across her cheek and forehead... but when she gets back." Kavala said, throwing out suggestions, not sure if any of the artists there could actually do that kind of work.

Kavala glanced around, determined not to be self conscious, and spotted the six armed woman in the stall next door. Six arms? Kavala turned to Gianne. "Gia... does that woman next door have six arms? Or have I had too much wine already. No, don't turn and look at her! Just tell me... slowly... if I'm seeing things." Kavala said, half laughing, half serious.

[Gianne Basete]

Everything seemed to be happening so suddenly. She was whisked away to the kitchen and fed, which was always nice, and then they were off to the city. It seemed like only moments through the gates when a pair of dashingly handsome Akalak men draped her with two bright necklaces. Her cheeks reddened and she offered them a shy smile which they returned, a roguish glint in their eyes. Gianne looked at the women on either side of her. Kavala and Rhy were sporting their own jewelry too. Well, this isn't so bad I guess, she admitted quietly to herself. But she'd spoke too soon. Makeup. Her skin crawled as her so-called friends sat her down at the cosmetic table in front of a woman who took off in a rapid Tukant monologue. She only caught a few words from the whole of what was said, but it all seemed like harmless compliments. Gianne shot Rhy a baleful look at the mention of Serrif, which then turned horrified at the mention of breeding. Again. "Rhy! Serrif and I are not going to have... any sort of baby of any kind with each other in the foreseeable future!" she complained, dropping her face into her hands. Then she gave a short glare at the accusation of her mental health. "You're the one that's mad. Have you been bitten by a rabid animal lately? I think Kavala should go take you down that alley and give you a long checkup while I go look around by myself." Of course she didn't mean it. The smile on her face was impossible to hide but as the new Konti approached she was able to calm her features. Gianne had seen the woman around the Sanctuary but didn't actually know her name. If she worked for Kaval though she must be a good enough person. So she raised a hand in a silent welcome, eyeing her curiously. Then turned to Kavala, a forced smile on her face. "It all sounds very beautiful, and the prints suit Rhy perfectly, but can't I just... I don't know, wear some nice new clothes and leave it at that?" Of course the plea was weak and as limp as a piece of paper, so instead of trying to think of an argument she turned back to the makeup artist with a grumpy set to her features. "Nevermind, just do what you want. I'll wear the dress, whatever you may pick. But you'll all regret it. It would be marginally less horrible if Serrif would actually see me all made up, but it's just going to be a whole bunch of Akalak men whom I don't care a lick about." At least I like dancing, Gianne reluctantly compromised with herself. She was looking down at the beads looped around her neck when Kavala got her attention again. Six arms? What? She was just turning to look when Kavala chastised her, "No, don't turn and look at her!" Gianne jumped a little and quickly averted her eyes to her lap, grumbling out of the side of her mouth, "How am I supposed to tell you if you're crazy if I can't look at her?" Carefully though she got a visual of the woman out of the corner of her eye. Very exotic and beautiful, and 1... 2... 3... yes - 6 arms. Gianne held a thumbs up to Kavala, verifying the extra appendages. It was definitely a new sight to behold. That woman must be a petching good multitasker. OOCOkay this isn't my finest post but everyone jumped in all at once and I'm late to reply! So this is just me catching up with all due haste so I'm not behind anymore. Not satisfied with the post but hey, I'm caught up!

[I'sona]

There were so many people! Everywhere and so…dressed. It wasn’t possible for her to feel embarrassed about it but she was curious. She had never seen so many dresses or woman in Riverfall at any one time. Konti at the Blue Gem had informed her it was a Festival but she hadn’t really remembered much else, she had been so confused by all the giggles and cheering and dresses being passed around she had hurried out to see what exactly they were talking about. Apparently this was it. And it was amazing. Everything was so pretty and bright! And people kept talking to her, speaking in Tukant, a language she found intriguing and frustrating because she understood none of it but it sounded nice. The Charoda found herself threading through the crowd, peering over the shoulders of tall Akalak and staring at assortment of colors in booths and stalls but never stopping at any one. Her body buzzed with nervous excitement and she couldn’t stop to talk to any one person, instead she flitted from person to person, taking in their appearance and beaming before moving to the next. And the dancing! More than once she found herself sweeping through a couple or two, giggling and stumbling out of the way. Dancing was strange without water, how did one do it? But she was distracted by a familiar face, a familiar face with many arms and staring at the makeup. What was her name again? She knew it was not octopus lady. It was… “Rosela!” She darted over, grinning widely and ducking away from an Akalak attempting to strike up a conversation, “You is—are looking pretty today!”