And Let Us Gather 'Round [ Video + Action ]

[universal_charm]

Who: Kirk and The Fine People of the Fleet
Broadcast: Yes
Action: On the Iskaulit, Specifically at the Melting Pot - Note: After the Broadcast
When: After they start heading away from the system

Video
<sub>[ Kirk appears on the screen, and probably like many people he looks tired and a bit beaten up. Scratches not yet healed on his face, one even covered with a bandage on his cheek, that sort of drawn look around his eyes after all the sleepless nights and the battles and general horridness. A little to pale, perhaps.

Even so, he gives as warm a smile as he can as he begins to speak. ]</sub>

For those of you who might not know, I come from a world called Earth - or at least, one of the versions represented here. On my world, in the country I hail from, we celebrate something known as Thanksgiving roughly around this time of year if I've done my calculations correct. Some people call it Friendsgiving, but it's all the same really.

Essentially, it's a time to a give thanks for the good things in your life, your friends, and your family. In the spirit of that, I've arranged for a gathering at the Melting Pot - a thank you to Jarvis for that. Everyone who wishes to come is welcome.

I just thought we all could use a day, a place, to be together and to just enjoy each other. So I hope to see you there.

Action: The Melting Pot
<sub>[ The restaurant is set up to allow as much mingling as possible when people arrive - places to sit, of course, but there's gentle music playing for those who might want to dance and just to give some atmosphere (but not loud enough to stop conversation at all). Food and drink is laid out - things to nibble on rather than the usual feasts associated with a Thanksgiving. Not particularly ideal, but it's what could be managed. Unless, of course, anyone decided to bring something else to add to the spread.

Not a fancy party, to be sure, but it's warm and inviting, which is what Kirk had hoped for. A place for them all to come together and enjoy each other and just be glad they were all there and if not quite completely whole, then, well, able to be there. ]

[ooc: Open mingle! Feel free to create your own starters and do as you like - tis a warm Friendsgiving party for the Fleet! ]</sub>

Comments

[cajunspice]

[Smiling at the gesture, knowing that kind of unspoken rule they had seemed to made, not being overly public of their behind closed doors interactions, Remy chuckled at the comment.] Funny, normally get called a demon rather than a ghost.

[Before being unable to help himself.] Though may still try 'nd scare the pants off ya later.

[universal_charm]

Well, I have an actual demon here, and I wouldn't want to insult him since I have in my debt right now, so - choices.

_{[ He titled his head very briefly, cheek touching Remy's shoulder and his hair brushing over his cheek and jaw, another approximation of a kiss, however brief. ]}

You are welcome to try. Though 'scary' is not the usual adjective I prescribe to you.

[cajunspice]

Yeah, I know, [He had spotted Crowley at the party, even if he hadn't spoke to the man that much, outside of when he heads over to Málum.] My tante would be appalled at the idea of me talkin' to a demon, risk of stealin' m' soul 'nd all that.

'nd if I was a more self conscious man, I might take that as offensive. Luckily, I know how wonderful 'nd amazin' I be, in many ways. [A bright, over the top grin sent to Kirk, playing it up since he knows the other man will let him get away with it.]

[universal_charm]

Please. Crowley's as likely to steal your soul as he is to give away something for free.

_{[ He rolled his eyes, but it's all in good fun as he does enjoy Crowley. He was the official Malum honey pot after all. ]}

Oh well, then I don't need to say them and stroke your ego any more now do I?

_{[ He smiled back at him, hiding the last of it in his cup. ]}

[cajunspice]

Both m' Catholic roots 'nd Voodoo would warn 'bout takin' such things for free in that situation, not that it's ever stopped me before when at Malum.

[And don't think he didn't see that smile, giving Jim's shoulder a bit of a poke. He wanted to do more, but not in such a setting.] Maybe something else later, hein?

[universal_charm]

Half of that's probably me. I'm the official honey pot and part of my contract is allowing me and a couple others free drinks.

_{[ Or maybe it wasn't, but he was sure he had negotiated it that way. But hell knew if Crowley actually kept to it or not. ]}

Maybe. Depends on if you show me a good time here or not.

_{[ Smirky, smirk. A little bit of teeth too and a teasing glint in his eye. ]}

[cajunspice]

Depends if ya think ya can manage that with that knee of ya's, old man. [Not that Kirk was that much older than Remy, even with the time he had aged over his time 'back home', or whatever those comas were. And really, he didn't want to push the other man in regards to injuries, very glad it hadn't been worse with the mess that was the last planet.

It was just too much fun teasing him.]

[universal_charm]

Please. You'll be the one gasping for air long before me.

_{[ He teased right back and with equal good cheer, smirking as he knew exactly what he had said sounded like. ]}

[cajunspice]

I didn't realize it was a contest, 'll have to remember that for later then. [Though joking aside, Remy did move away from Jim, but only so he could move more around to face him.]

Ya actually up for dancin', or think it be too hard on that knee at the moment? [Because for all the joking, Remy was a little concerned. He knew Kirk would recover, would be able to heal from it, but that would take time.]

[universal_charm]

No, I can dance. I would like to dance. I just have to go slow.

_{[ He pushed away from the support of the table and into Remy's arms. He could walk well enough, but the added support of his friend and lover was appreciated as he limped towards the edge of the dance floor. ]}

[cajunspice]

Luckily, I happen to like slow dancin'. 'nd even if I didn't, like ya 'nough to do it 'nyways. [Matching his pace to Kirk's as they moved out on the dance floor, Remy had offered his arm for that support, and because he always enjoyed the chance to play things up. And Jim was a very willing audience that allowed Remy to get away with such things.

Once on the dance floor, he turned to the other man as he started to move to the music.] Ya know, with all this goin' on, feels like it's been far too long since been out to dance or 'nything. Hope the next system be more kind to us, feel like we deserve a night or two out on the town.