Jera was utterly useless during preparations of the Great Hall for the feast, thinking about Ursalo and their anticipated get-together afterwards instead of having his attention on his duties.  Mirin finally shooed him away, realizing the servant's head was firmly placed elsewhere, and so Jera went and found his lord, still praying in the temples.<br/><br/>After dragging Tamlin away, Jera managed to get him cleaned up in time for the celebrations: he was already dressed for presentation, but the feast required a different touch...  Tam reluctantly let Jera fuss over him, choosing a new jacket of a deep blue silk, and exchanging some of his simpler jewelry for heavy gold earrings speckled with sapphires, with a matching torque dotted by sapphires and pearls that rested neatly against his collarbones.  A couple of blue and white rings of the same design, and the set was in place.<br/><br/>The prince felt cluttered, covered in baubles, but that was expected considering he was a person of interest for the celebration.  He could do nothing but bear it with a smile.  He envied Jera his much cleaner look-- just a necklace, a twisted black silk cord with a fiery carved pendant on the end, and his best clothes, and he was done.<br/><br/>Jera then plaited some of his lord's hair, just choice sections here and there but leaving most of it loose to show its gentle wave and rich color.  He made a joke about how much more troublesome Naviin must be to dress, and praised Mirin's patience.  It made Tam smile, just a little, the image of his brother scowling while having his hair braided.<br/><br/>And then it was time, and they headed to the feast.  The Great Hall was already full of nobles and courtiers, all swirling around in a maze of color, accentuated by the grey faces all around.  His parents were greeting some of the higher ranked nobility, and his brother was sulking against a column, ignoring everyone and being avoided in turn.  Tamlin had to resist the urge to smile again when he noticed Naviin's hair had indeed been braided as well.<br/><br/>Minas and the demons were not far behind: they arrived in great splendor, matching and exceeding many of the dark elves around them, and their appearances drew ohhhs and ahhhs from all around.  It couldn't be said that the demons didn't have style.  Even still frightened as they were, there was plenty of awe to be found in the elves, and even some jealousy at the luxuriant, expensive display.<br/><br/>Tamlin stood by his parents, and Naviin did the same (there was no choice not to).  The elder prince had vehemently refused any extreme decoration, but Mirin had successfully convinced him into wearing a more ornate vest made of a rich burgundy red, and had even finagled a second pair of gold hoops into his ears.  His hair was pulled back from his face, the platinum strands braided neatly in small, discreet sections.  Anything more, and Naviin would've gotten testy.<br/><br/>Minas was greeted by Riasa, her small elven frame draped in a purple gown that flowed around her in translucent layers, like the petals of a flower.  Her crown remained bright, though its gleam could not outshine the impressive stone on Minas' horn.  "Welcome!  It is time to eat, and dance, and praise this new peace between us.  Please, take your places of honor."<br/><br/>She motioned at the oval table, a massive thing hewn from an ancient tree; it was long enough for Minas and her companions, as well as the dark elf royalty and special guests, to sit comfortably and still have space left over.  Two carved chairs sat at each end, and the rest of the seating was in a bench form.  Thankfully, no tails would have to be sat on or squished to make the demons fit.<br/><br/>Tamlin couldn't help but stare, first at the Demon Queen in all her finery, so dazzling and intimidating, and then his eyes held on Ranuk.  He looked like a prince, albeit a very foreign one, and the gold and jewels sparkled against his snowy fur.  They had both been dressed up for this, and would be again for the wedding, Tam imagined...  He caught his fiancee's eye, and gave him another small smile, still pleased with the way their conversation had gone earlier.