interfaith dinner mingle!!

[stefanged]

Who: Interfaith Center regulars & the not-so-regulars (party crashers are welcome too!!)
Broadcast: Nope
Action: Interfaith Center on the Iskaulit
When: Forward-dated to November 4th

[The Interfaith Center sounds far more bustling and busy than usual - and anyone peering inside would quickly figure out that a communal dinner is underway! Take off your shoes and walk in: the lounge has extra tablecloths on the floor as well as buffet tables with non-alcoholic beverages and all sorts of food, including Jordanian cuisine (or the outer space equivalent of Jordanian food).

The board games are out of their hiding nooks; the furniture's arranged for the maximum seating possible; and even the teddy bears donated by Kitty & Winn are out for cuddling, should anyone want them.

The kitchen's bustling with helpers - Stefan's running around at vamp-speed to make sure everything's a) done on time and b) cooked to perfection - but he sure wouldn't mind an extra hand. And if you're still not up for some food? Well, the prayer rooms are open as usual. There's always a quiet moment to be found, even if the laughter's louder and the scent of freshly-baked mansaf's wafting through the long corridors.

Anyone and everyone who's ever been inside the Interfaith Center has been invited (via text message - and Stefan even used the fancy emoji). If you're not particularly faithful or devout? Well, drop by anyways. There's more than enough food to spare.]

Comments

[twicewed]

There is plenty of other good food try though, there were some little fruit tarts which were just delightful.

[bythewaves]

[ They won't be as good as amil's Caranthir growls sulkily, even as Maglor perks up at that ]

Fruit tarts?

[twicewed]

Yes! With several different delicious fruits and a little cream topping. [Finwe gestured for Maglor to follow him to the plate with the tarts. He selected one for Maglor, passing it over to him, before taking one for himself. No one was ever too old or too dignified for a simple fruit tart.]

[bythewaves]

[ Maglor nibbles cautiously at first before smiling in delight ]

They are very nice, thank you, grandfather.

[twicewed]

[He had lived for those smiles from his children and grandchildren, his heart happy.]

You're welcome. We'll have to get some for your brother and cousin as well, I'm sure they would like them.

[bythewaves]

[ Maglor stiffens slightly at the mention of his brother and cousin but nods agreeably ]

Fingon would probably like the tarts. [ He offers ] He has a very big sweet tooth.

[twicewed]

Perhaps if we ask nicely he'll make some for us in the future if we are able to get fresh fruit. [He wanted everyone to get along, after so much grief and death. But he would let the kids try to work it out for now.]

[bythewaves]

I would like that. [ he says shyly ]

I am... not as good at making them as he is.

[twicewed]

We are lucky that he is here.

[He is happy that he has this chance to be with his grandchildren here, though, to have a second chance.]

I know I am grateful to have each and every one of you here as well.

[bythewaves]

I know.

[ for the briefest of moments, the mask cracks, the yawning abyss of loneliness, before Maglor pulls it together and smiles at his grandfather ]

I am so very glad you are here.