genessia | SCHNEE CO. GALA (Formal Wear Event

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SCHNEE CO. GALA (Formal Wear Event - OTA, 5/31)

Schnee Company
Nova City Branch Grand Opening Gala and Genessia Scientific Research Foundation
G A L A

5pm-6pm:

6pm-7pm:

Choices:
1. Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb w/ a Bordeaux
2. Pan-Seared Halibut with Roasted Asparagus and Beurre Blanc Sauce served w/ California Sauvignon Blanc.
3. Mushroom, Chestnut, and Camembert Puff Pastry Parcels (Vegetarian Option) w/ White Cabernet
(All items served with a choice of garden salad or spicy cucumber salad.)
(Wines will be substituted for those underaged or upon request with a choice of water or white grape juice.)

7pm:

Choices:
1. Hazelnut Chocolate Star Cups - Design ref. A dark chocolate balloon cup coated with finely chopped hazelnuts so that look like stars in the night sky. Inside, it's filled with a layer of nutella mousse and topped with a fudge frosting and a piped tempered white chocolate star.
2. Coconut Pannacotta and Pineapple Stars. Design ref. A creamy yet light pannacotta dish with star-cut pineapples with caramelized edges, covered with a thin and crunchy spun sugar display.
3. Tiramisu Glasses - Design ref. Tall glasses filled with a marscapone whipped cream, a layer of coffee-soaked lady fingers, and topped with puff pastry stars and berries.
(Dessert is served with a choice of a 6oz coffee, tea of choice, or hot cocoa.)

7:10pm:

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7:30pm:

8:30pm:

11:00pm:

11:30pm:

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He might not have brought it up, but Lucy wouldn't doubt that it's been on his mind. But truth, it was furthest from her mind right now. That confession from her partner got a laugh out of her, as she grinned up at him. "Well, you look really good in that outfit --" She coughed, glancing away, "But I know, it's not really your style. This is just for special occasions anyway." Fortunately she misses him looking her up and down, by virtue of noticing an opening in the line to let them inside. "Here, we should be able to get through now." Thank goodness for the security in not making the queue a hassle. Once it was their turn in line to get inside, she looked around, clearly impressed. Someone REALLy went all out for this.

It was on his mind yes though he could certainly find himself agreeing with Lucy's perspective. After all if they could be satisfied with just a couple of people, they would have gone straight to Magnolia and rebuilt the guild on their own. No what Natsu wanted and what Lucy needed was everyone to get back together again. And that would take some kingdom trekking.

"So what's the occasion really? Who's celebrating?" Natsu asked as he looked around the hall once they were allowed inside though the security detail did eye him funnily for his choice to keep the scarf on.

And if they show up at the guild here, and there was barely anyone, she would break down in tears again. "The company is called Schnee, and the one holding the gala is that girl over there - the one with the white hair. Weiss Schnee. Apparently this entire gala is part fund raiser for their company, and it seems that the purpose of this gala is to introduce a new branch that's related to the Schnee Company - the Genessia Science Research Foundation. They're supposed to be looking into how we got here, and how we get back."

Flashing the security detail a quick smile, she moved closer to slip her arm around his in a 'he's with me, he's not some random rogue' gesture. And not a precautionary 'he's with me, ladies' thing at all. Picking her way to a seat that would coincidentally give them a good view of the stars once the show began, she pulled her arm away again, taking her seat.

Yeah that wasn't something he was eager to put Lucy through. Not while he could help it. Natsu listened to Lucy's explanation, most of the names slipping in through one ear and then out the other. One thing did stick out from all of that.

"Looking into how we got here and how we can go back. Sounds like something worth keeping in mind." Natsu commented before he found his arm linked with Lucy. It even took him a few moments to notice with how natural it felt to have Lucy this close.

"Woah they really didn't skip out on any of the expenses huh?" Natsu could smell the food before the first dish even came into view. He quickly took a seat next to Lucy and started feasting his eyes first on what was on offer.]

"Yeah, they really haven't. They must be getting catered by one of those really expensive, fancy restaurants." She looked down the menu, "Mmm, everything looks really good. I think I'll have the halibut with asparagus and beurre blance sauce -- ah, I think I'll pass on the California Sauvignon Blanc though..." She'll just have the grape juice. "Hmm, spicy cucumber salad..." She glanced at Natsu, grinning, "Sounds tasty!" Maybe. "What are you going to have?"

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Natsu leaned over to look at the menu from Lucy's shoulder not wanting to bother grabbing his own. AFter all Partners did this sort of thing all the time. When asked what he would have, Natsu let out a thoughtful humm as he scanned the lists.

"Mmmmm might as well try all of the spicy dishes. Though I doubt there's gonna be any as good as what you made for me." A reasonable expectation given Lucy cooked specifically to his tastes.

Lucy twitched slightly when he leaned over, but .. uh.. yeah - YEAH! Partner's do do this kind of thing all the time, so there was nothing weird about this... at all. "There don't seem to be many spicy dishes though - it looks like only the cucumber salad is spicy. What about the lamb? I'll let you have some of the halibut if you share the lamb." She suggested, half joking.

"You got yourself a deal!" Natsu agreed with an eager nod. Maybe she was joking but he was going to take up her challenge without a moment's hesitation. Leave it to him to make a simple dinner into a game of sorts.

"Heh..?" Wait, why was he making it a game! "Oh - w-well okay then..!" Although this was hardly the place for shenanigans. Though she knew that if they were back home, here or in Magnolia, or even in the guild before it dissolved, they would probably do silly things like steal bits from each other's plates. Because they were secretly kids. When the caterer came around to give their drinks and take their orders, she handed both menus to the man, taking her grape juice with a grateful smile.

Hey things were blowing up at least. Yet anyway. Ah but surely Lucy could prevent him from causing any property damage. She was plenty strong now. But right now their little game was harmless and tame. With any luck it would stay that way.

If he wanted to blow things up, she promised she'd spar with him and they could be as destructive as they needed to be. ... oh, wait a second. That wasn't a good idea. Still, she wouldn't pass on sparring with him. She already had challenged him, after all. Right now she would just have to make sure he didn't do anything that would get them kicked out of the gala - and she was pretty sure that wouldn't happen.

Sighing faintly, she leaned down to edge her feet out of their shoes a little - she wouldn't be walking around or dancing quite yet, after all, she might as well let them rest while they could. "I should have brought a spare pair," she mused absently. She could have tucked them in her purse or something! Her feet were probably going to ache by the end of the evening.

That kind of promise was right up his alley and ever since she'd first challenged him, he was really curious to see how she'd grown in power. Natsu had all the faith in her ability to improve really. Natsu couldn't help it. He'd never doubted her strength or potential.

"A spare pair of shoes? You can do that at this kind of party?" The very notion was nothing short of silly to him.

Strangely enough it was something she looked forward to as well. She wanted to see the look on his face when she showed him the results of her training. Lucy grinned, "If you're discreet about it, sure. See, I would have been able to hide them in here," she pointed at her purse. "Um... only just though. But it'll be okay," she wasn't going to be on her feet ALL the time. "... probably."

She leaned away from him again as the food was brought over, brightening again. It all looked really really good. ...and she really really hoped he remembered his manners and didn't just shovel everything in.

It was going to be great fun when they got around to it. Natsu was convinced of that. Even so with the food brought to them, he soon had a different matter to dedicate himself to fully. As for Manners well....for the most part he'd manage to preserve them. Though quantities per fork were still above average.

He was probably going to be finished with his meal before she was, with those huge amount of portions he was taking. Lucy sliced some of her fish neatly, almost primly as she started to transfer it to his plate. "Hey..!" She hissed under her breath, "Don't take it all," not that he was, but she couldn't help but tease him. She reached over to his plate to cut a bit of the lamb from his plate, swiping it back to her own. "How is the salad? I know it's probably not spicy enough, but if you like it, I can try to make something similar to it another time." And just try to spice it up more.

Somehow he managed to not talk with his mouth full so he passed that test at least. He was still kind of eating quite fast and in large amounts.

"Mmmm it's not grill but it's not that bad really. I bet you can make it even better though." And he flashed her with that big smile that showed unwavering faith in Lucy's abilities.

Thank goodness for that! She'd already finished more than half of her fish and some of the lamb, and it wouldn't take her long to finish the salad even though she was taking her time. Sipping her grape juice, she almost choked when she caught the full effect of that smile(tm).

"W..well, maybe, but they probably have professional chef's for the food here." Pause. "Natsu, slow down before you choke..!" Not that he has ever choked that she'd seen. It'd certainly be a first - but she'd rather not see it happen.

"Yeah but you're the one who knows my taste best. Not some fancy smartass cook who graduated from some ritzy school." Honestly the personal touch could easily surpass the textbook stuff. AT least that was Natsu's stance on it all.

"You're so biased," Lucy laughed, giving him a little affectionate nudge. "But I appreciate it." She took one more bite of her food - and it would seem just in time as the dessert carts were brought down past the tables. "...I have to say I -really- like the star theme they have going here." Obviously. "I mean... I suppose it's to be expected since this is a planetarium, but..." Hrm, Desserts... she reached over for the hazelnut star cups, amused.

The nudge didn't get in the way of him finishing up the last of the salad ahead of Lucy. He could smell the sweets coming in before Lucy even noticed them. While he wasn't the biggest fan of sweets in general he was more than willing to try it out since Lucy was going to as well.

"Those sun shaped pastries look pretty good too" Natus pointed out to the pile stacked on a tray.

Placing one of the hazelnut cups in front of her, she reached over for said pastry, passing it to Natsu with a grin, "Everything looks so pretty though, I feel a little guilty about eating it. Nevermind what it'll probably do to my waistline if I don't work off the calories this week."

"What's in the sun shaped ones?" She asked curiously, picking up a spoon to start in on her dessert.

Natsu gladly accepted the treat and took a bite before suddenly tensing up as he found that the inside of the dish he could taste something very similar in texture to Jam.

"I think it's...Jam filling. Can't quite say what flavor tho!"

Lucy made a face briefly, because grape juice and chocolate were a -terrible- combination. She'd have to get a drink of water or something. But glancing over towards Natsu, she burst into quiet giggles, "I could hardly tell. Hold still, you have some on your face." Just the corner of his mouth actually, doo de doo, she licked her thumb and reached over to brush the little bit of jam free. Really Lucy that was completely unnecessary. Just like it was totally unnecessary to tuck that finger in her mouth to lick it clean, "Hmmm.. I think it's .. it's not quite strawberry. Maybe raspberry?" ~~Hold still, she wants another lick.~~

Natsu wasn't completely put off by the taste though even if he had been, it would have become something that was of a lesser priority. After all Lucy had just brushed some of the jam from his lips and was now licking it off as well. That was something...very new and for soem reason Natsu found himself unable to move or speak only able to watch her.

In hindsight she wasn't sure why she did that, and she certainly didn't expect to have that kind of a reaction from him. When he fell silent, she glanced up again, freezing in position at first. "..." Uh... too much? Maybe she should just have given him a napkin. She lowered her hand, suddenly blushing and glancing away. "...m..maybe not." Lucy the flavor of the jam is not the issue here.

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And on to Dessert~!

Yummy sweets

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