Frost and the others continued to engage in their game of realm of monsters until a servant came in and declared that the party preparations were complete.
Frost being new to the game suffered just as badly as Druakai if not worse but even, so he thoroughly enjoyed it. He made a mental note to purchase a few starter decks and even guides next time he got a chance.
"Finally, I was getting bored destroying you lot hahahaha." Yarrow boldly laughed as he stood up from the table. The old mayor was by far the best player, knowing the ins and outs of the game and his opponents strategies like the back of his hand. Even when Ren, Sam and Frost tried to team up against his prowess they still came up short.
The group packed away their stuff and straightened out their clothes before following the servant to the grand reception room that had been specially prepared for tonight's festivities. The room was usually reserved for large parties and events such as entertaining diplomatic delegations, elaborate birthday parties, as well as weddings.
The room's entrance first opened up onto a large balcony that was connected to a large ornate staircase leading to the main floor. The arrivals would be called out by the servants manning the door in a noble fashion causing everyone to look their way as they descended. The room's design was quite common among the rich and upper class of the world.
Since this was more of a family affair Chia and Yarrow held back on some of the more lavish and ostentatious features but even so the room screamed elegance. Frost was more than impressed.
A large open space was in the centre of the main floor to accommodate mingling and dancing between guests while several white clothed tables lined the sides with a vast array of dishes. A large table was placed at the northern end of the floor allowing the guests to sit down and rest or engage in a more intimate dinner.
Ren wasted no time rushing down the stairs towards the dessert tables, his mouth practically salivating as he eyed the luxurious chocolate cake. Sam quickly rushed to his side and made sure he didn't stuff himself silly on desserts alone.
Yarrow introduced Frost to some of the band members who would be providing the music for tonight's celebration while Druakai eyed up a roast pig prepared by Ramsey senior. The orc monster breeder wasted no time in requesting a rather thick slab of pork.
While the men all got settled in a servant atop the balcony loudly announced the arrival of the woman.
"Presenting Lady Chia, Lady Lola, Lady Daki, Lady Tulip and finally Lady Jasmine." A trumpet followed his announcement causing all the men to turn their heads.
"Wow!"
"Alright honey 'wolf whistle!'"
"So pretty."
Yarrow was blown away by the beauty of his wife while Sam couldn't help but let out a wolf like whistle the moment he took in Lola's curvaceous form.
Ren was a lot more innocent, simply finding them pretty. His lips curled up into a bright smile as he ran up to his mother and hugged her leg, praising how pretty she looked. This of course got him a lot of points in her book, she couldn't help but hug her adorable little angel back and lift him up into her arms, her Ren was just too cute.
For the farewell celebration the groups first began with vast array of food lined up on the side tables before giving toasts and good wishes to the happy couple. Druakai brought up lots of embarrassing yet endearing stories about Daki's childhood. Some of which caused her to boil with incandescent rage, how could he tell such embarrassing stories to Frost.
She promised that whenever Druakai got hitched she'd blab all about his humiliating past.
Lola and Sam regaled their experiences with a teenage and young adult Daki which was far less embarrassing to hear and quite insightful. Daki was truly quite the bold troublemaker when she was younger, in fact she still was according to Chia just in a less obvious manner.
Frost learned so much about his girlfriend's life, yet she hardly knew anything about him neither did anyone at the table for that matter. Though he felt rather guilty he couldn't say what he couldn't say. Either it didn't exist yet due to his very young age or it was too pertinent to his own safety. Perhaps in the future he'd be able to share more about his life with his friends but not now.
What they knew already was enough.
Following the food and toasts was dancing, something he had absolutely no experience in. But thanks to his natural talents and Daki's patience he picked up a few steps fairly quickly. The two were thus able to enjoy a few songs together as a couple, though they were a far shy from the experienced partners such as Chia and Yarrow.
The two of them were so skilled that they couldn't help but draw all eyes towards them, especially when they started to perform a more rigorous dance which Daki called the 'Dove's descent'. Their bodies were in perfect sync, emphasising their strength as a couple.
Frost and Daki as well as Lola and Sam both looked up to the elderly couple as some sort of goal.
Of course they didn't just engage in couple dancing, everyone had a turn in dancing with one another including Druakai though he was very reluctant. By the end all the adults were sufficiently drunk and giddy while the kids were exhausted. Ren had even fallen asleep with a bright smile on his face.
The party was a success, everyone had fun and got to say their farewells to Daki and Frost.
"We wish you all the luck in the world Frost, Daki." Chia said as she and her husband wobblily made their back to their room.
"...." Druakai who had gotten a little emotional didn't say any words instead he patted Frost's shoulder before strongly hugging his sister for several seconds.
"We'd love to have you over at any time. You're always welcome in our home." Lola was next to say her piece. Jasmine and Tulip yawned while holding her hands, too tired to even think straight but they agreed with their mother.
"You'll be welcome in my restaurant too, no charge." Said Sam with Ren asleep against his chest.
"Thank you, I'm sure we'll find time to visit Kranor." Frost replied as Daki leaned against his shoulder with a giddy smile, she drunk quite a lot.
The groups all made their way back to their respective quarters, for Frost and Daki it was once again the baby making room, a name he was now aware of. He carried his green temptress over the threshold, his nose taking in her tantalising perfume and his hands enjoying the feel of her body.
"The baby making room huh."