The Dining Hall
Haldir was content to stay by the table laden with sweets and desserts. Though his expression remained neutral – only changing into a brief smile as Elidan greeted him back – the Knight was actually feeling more cheerful than the usual. Maybe it was because of the overall atmosphere of cheer in the transformed cafeteria or the sight of relaxation and elation in almost every face in the hall.
The appearance of the Grandmaster saw Haldir straightening where he stood but not once did he stop swiping one cookie after another. Should he approach and greet her? Probably not with cookie crumbs on his hand. Thankfully, one of the chefs took pity and handed the Knight a neatly folded serviette. She must have noticed the Arkanian staring at his hand. He accepted it gratefully, the corners of his lips tugging upwards in a small but sincere smile.
Haldir refrained from taking another cookie when he spotted some younglings headed for the dessert table. Remembering how he had been approached by a small group once, the Arkanian instantly made a beeline for Grandmaster Voran but was stopped halfway by one of the servers who offered him a glass of red wine. Again he accepted the offer gratefully, and silently wished that the kitchen staff would get to enjoy the festivities as well.
Taking a sip of the wine, another smile crossed the Arkanian's face. It was good and made him warm. Not only did it make him think of his lightweight twin brother but it also reminded him of Hyarantë's dismay and envy when Haldir himself turned out to be the one who could handle his liquor best. Shaking his head fondly at the memory, the Knight decided to finally approach Grandmaster Voran. He stopped a few paces behind her when he saw a youngling approach her first, however, and let the child present her gift to the head of the Jedi Order first.
Once the little girl was done, Haldir gave her a smile and an approving nod before continuing his way to the Grandmaster. Stopping a few steps to her left, the Arkanian Knight dipped his head in a respectful bow before speaking using his cousin Chie's voice,
"Grandmaster Voran, it's good to see you here."
Haldir paused and blinked, thinking that that might not be the proper way to greet someone who practically outranked him in every way. The Knight cleared his throat awkwardly, internally cursing his social ineptness, before going again this time with a slightly reserved,
"Happy Life Day to you."
@Valen Pelora
The appearance of the Grandmaster saw Haldir straightening where he stood but not once did he stop swiping one cookie after another. Should he approach and greet her? Probably not with cookie crumbs on his hand. Thankfully, one of the chefs took pity and handed the Knight a neatly folded serviette. She must have noticed the Arkanian staring at his hand. He accepted it gratefully, the corners of his lips tugging upwards in a small but sincere smile.
Haldir refrained from taking another cookie when he spotted some younglings headed for the dessert table. Remembering how he had been approached by a small group once, the Arkanian instantly made a beeline for Grandmaster Voran but was stopped halfway by one of the servers who offered him a glass of red wine. Again he accepted the offer gratefully, and silently wished that the kitchen staff would get to enjoy the festivities as well.
Taking a sip of the wine, another smile crossed the Arkanian's face. It was good and made him warm. Not only did it make him think of his lightweight twin brother but it also reminded him of Hyarantë's dismay and envy when Haldir himself turned out to be the one who could handle his liquor best. Shaking his head fondly at the memory, the Knight decided to finally approach Grandmaster Voran. He stopped a few paces behind her when he saw a youngling approach her first, however, and let the child present her gift to the head of the Jedi Order first.
Once the little girl was done, Haldir gave her a smile and an approving nod before continuing his way to the Grandmaster. Stopping a few steps to her left, the Arkanian Knight dipped his head in a respectful bow before speaking using his cousin Chie's voice,
"Grandmaster Voran, it's good to see you here."
Haldir paused and blinked, thinking that that might not be the proper way to greet someone who practically outranked him in every way. The Knight cleared his throat awkwardly, internally cursing his social ineptness, before going again this time with a slightly reserved,
"Happy Life Day to you."
Rolled a 93 for alcohol tolerance.
@Valen Pelora