The Inaugural Harvest Ball

Something about a ball? Erik wasn't sure about this one. Sounded stuffy but then... if Ember was excited maybe he should be too? She'd gone out of her way to send a raven asking him to come, and Tate was going too. Hell, Tate seemed to be making a bigger deal than usual about things. Preparing and making something for Bramble that seemed to be taking a lot of time and effort. When Erik had finally taken the time to figure out what it was and ask, he got to thinking he should maybe bring something up for Ember too. He'd been quick to snatch it from Kaiju's bag as they unpacked, and he found that he'd been burdened down with yet another box for Bramble too as they made their way through the door. He feels weird, all scrubbed clean and put together. His brother had dumped something on him too, Erik wasn't sure he liked that. It smelled... clean.

Tate had stopped-- hey what gives? Erik tried to slip around his brother, not really listening, but grumbling indignantly as he's held back. If he was so eager to get inside then why stop? Hello, they have things to do. He wouldn't let his annoyance get the better of him, especially when Tate had specifically warned them off being a pain in the ass tonight. As they finally make their way up the steps, Tate has him offer Bramble the box, the contents of which Erik isn't even sure of. Some sorta formality, but with a little respectful-enough dip of his head to Artorias and Bramble each, he's finally free to disappear into the crowd.

Delphi and Maki each got a little wave, from the boy. His not-sisters had already made their way in, were already making themselves comfortable. He'd join them in a moment, but he needed to find Ember first. Little parcel for her still in his clutches, he took a step back to survey the room. Being indoors isn't like being tucked away in the caverns and caves on the mountain, or the compartments among the bamboo. This is different, novel, weird. But maybe it was fun too. At least it would be as soon as he found Ember.

"Speech"