Hooray, It's A Birthday (Open)

[Kender Bard]

Thomas fussily checked and rechecked to make sure that the house was prepared and ready to receive the guests for his birthday party. While he had invited mostly the merchant class, in the spirit of generosity he had also opened his courtyard for any who wished to come and go. Security would make sure only those on the guest list actually got into his house, but he would be sure to visit the people in the courtyard as well.

Of course it was a bit unseemly for a man to be so excited over a seeming birthday celebration when he was now twenty three. He tried to contain his anxiety. After all, if he wasn't careful, someone might not realize his true intent.

Thomas was looking for an eligible wife.

True, it wasn't the foremost thing on his mind. He was still young yet. But it was important to him. Smiling, Lord Yonwin went to greet his first guests.

[missacadia]

It was an accident, really. They just wanted directions or so Raphael continues to insist to himself. They are certainly not here due to curiosity about the large number of people in the courtyard. While Raphael attempts to discretely scan the crowd in a probably vain attempt to spot someone he recognized, his companion, Saber, slips away to mingle with the crowd in hopes of being let into the party since that would be a wonderful chance to meet people and get used-or reused- to Ronduin's society.

Seeing Lord Yonwin, Saber pushed back a stray lock of red hair before approaching him with a friendly smile. "Hello, sir. This looks like a great day for a celebration, doesn't it?"

[Kender Bard]

"Indeed it does," Thomas greeted Saber with a bright smile back but he cocked his head to the side slightly as he did so, and studied Saber's face. After a moment, his smile dimmed a bit, slowly replaced with a puzzled frown. "I'm afraid I don't recognize you," he murmured, looking a trifle embarrassed. "You are...?"

[missacadia]

"My name's Saber. While visiting here, since this is my friend's hometown we decided to try to join in the well-wishing," the red haired Mind answers, speaking for both of them.

Almost as soon as Saber spoke, Raphael walked over to stand next to the other Mind and asked with a sigh, "Saber, what have I told you about manners?"

"Don't worry, Raphael. I wasn't bothering him." He looked hopefully toward Thomas for confirmation before adding, "Right?"

[Kender Bard]

"Well, no," Thomas admitted, his smile returning. He gave a small chuckle and glanced between the two; he didn't really recognize Raphael either. "But do you two even know who you're wishing well in that case?"

[missacadia]

"Ah..." Saber rubbed the back of his neck, looking a little embarrassed. "A stranger's no different than a friend when it comes to that sort of thing; I'd be honored to make your acquaintance, though."

The more serious of the two looked over Thomas carefully before answering, "One of the local lords, I presume? And judging by the amount of people, a rather well-liked and benevolent one. It's been-" almost a decade and a half "-a very long time, so it would be hard to tell from current appearances alone if we had met before."

The reason he didn't mention the length of time was related to that he looked to be in his early twenties, so it would be difficult to explain how he had clear memories without having to explain having been affected by a time flux.

[Kender Bard]

Thomas offered Raphael a sad smile, choosing to answer him first. "You wouldn't have recognized me anyway, I imagine," he replied. "Depending on how long it's been, you might have recalled my father more easily, or my elder brothers. I only inherited the family name in the last several years. I am Lord Thomas Yonwin; indeed, a noble of sorts. We're one of the most influential and wealthy families of Ronduin which really amounts to the same thing when you get down to it."

His eyes sliding to Saber, he continued, "Today is my birthday. I do have a formal guest list penned but seeing as it's my birthday, I see no reason why it can't be modified. Do come inside, both of you; are you hungry or thirsty?"