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And Let Us Gather 'Round [ Video + Action ]

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
_{[ 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. ]}

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
_{[ 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! ]}

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A little tired, but honestly relieved. [She looks him over, taking a sip of her own drink, which is not water or juice.]

If you're still injured, there are people here than can fix that. There's no need to play martyr.

[He nodded. He was relieved, too, honestly... but her next comment got a curious look in response.]

What do you mean?

[He wasn't playing martyr. They just didn't have healing pods like the Castle of Lions did, so he just figured he'd have to heal on his own like normal.]

You're still hurt, aren't you? [Kaname gestures to his mid section with a slightly concerned expression.]

Some people here have healing powers or quicker ways to make others better. Didn't you look into that?

Oh, uh... no, I didn't. I didn't think that was a thing.

[He was honestly not in the know here.]

Do you know anyone who can?

[Excuse her while she stares almost in disbelief. Hasn't he been around here much longer than her?

Anyway!]

I think so. How bad is it, anyway?

[Because this was the first time he'd been hurt like this since arriving and he hadn't asked around about that sort of thing, yet? /kanyeshrug/]

I'm just bruised up. Nothing's broken. So, it's just... being sore. [And not moving very well.]

[The scowl on her face isn't too prominent, but it's there.]

Then I'll go find her shortly. [Her expression softens a little.] Are you hungry right now? I wouldn't mind grabbing you something.

[He nodded a little, and then considered her offer for food.]

I'm alright. You don't need to do that.

[Keith felt a little bad having her go get food for him.]

No, but I am offering, which I wouldn't be if I minded.

[She all but grins at him now.]

So, same question.

[Keith opened his mouth to protest again, but then sighed a little, giving up. She had tossed the martyr label at him earlier, and he really wasn't trying to go for that, and he definitely didn't want her to think that way. He'd just not been in the know, really, and he hadn't really considered a couple of bruises to be all that serious enough to warrant asking in the first place. But...

He shrugged.]

Alright then... I'll just try some of what you're getting. [Really... after months on months of one flavor of food goo, anything that had texture and flavor was good.] And definitely a drink if you can carry it. If not, don't worry about it.

[She might be offering, but he wasn't going to press it. That just wasn't who he was.]

[Her grin's a little knowing, understanding the effect her words are having on his thought process. Kaname nods, pushing her chair back before stopping to clarify.]

Just a few things to munch on, but I'll try to find something of substance. And you do you mean a drink drink or something besides the juice by you now?

Just... something. The juice is kinda... Eh. [He carefully shrugged. It really wasn't great juice.]

Really? [She stands, reaching to take the cup by him.] Then let me get rid of this offensive liquid right away.

[He's given an eyebrow waggle.]

May it never darken your taste buds again. I'll be right back.

[Keith huffed a little in amusement, smiling a bit sheepishly.]

Yeah... thanks.

[It's not long until she returns with a few things in hand. Kaname sets a small plate in front of him that has a mixture of pretzels and assorted nuts as well as... a slice of pie! It's likely made with flavored goo, but it's still definitely a type of pie. A fork is included.

In her other hand, also set in front of his, is two glasses. One has what smells to be a real drink, while the other is simply water. She'll let him decide.]

How's this for a spread, huh? [Maybe she is a little proud of herself.]

[Her pride made him chuckle a little, and he nodded.]

Thanks... but aren't you going to get anything?

[Geeze... he didn't want her actually fully waiting on him. That was a bit much for him.]

[Her grin's still present as she sits down again, taking a sip of her own drink.]

I already had a slice of pie earlier. Just snacks for me now.

[And to demonstrate, she grabs a pretzel off the plate.]

You're sharing these.

[That got a smirk. Keith lifted his chin a bit, and eyed her.]

What if I didn't want to share?

You should have thought of that before you accepted my offer.

[She snatches another pretzel for emphasis.]

[Keith smirked and picked up the fork for the pie.]

Alright. Fair enough.

[It wasn't the greatest, since it was made with what they had available in the food stores, and there hadn't been much to buy on this particular planet in order to replace things or build up on fresh ingredients, but it wasn't terrible, either. Keith was pretty sure it could be a lot worse.]

Not bad. What did you think when you had it?

I thought it's nice to have something resembling a dessert. Besides, it's a good likeness all things considered.

[Reaching over, she takes another snack piece and pops it in her mouth.]

So tell me about Friendsgiving.

[Keith nodded. He couldn't argue with that. It was edible, reasonably good for taste... he couldn't really fault the attempt.]

Friendsgiving...

[He considered that.]

Well, I mean... I haven't really celebrated a lot of holidays, but... I think this is a take on something called Thanksgiving. It's a holiday that's really reserved for a particular group of people back on Earth. However, Thanksgiving is a holiday that those people usually spend with family. If you don't have a family, then sometimes people celebrate with friends... and that's what makes it Friendsgiving.

I'm guessing Kirk is from America on Earth, which means he'd celebrate Thanksgiving. But, since we're here... and there aren't a lot of actual families, we're having Friendsgiving instead.

[Kaname listens, taking a sip from her drink and nodding at certain points. She'd definitely heard mention of Thanksgiving before back home, but it wasn't anything she celebrated. The general idea, though, she likes.]

It's nice just to sit and spend time this this. [She smiles softly.] And I think the idea of family is subjective anyway. For example, Freyja's part of my family, even if we aren't related.

[Keith smiled a little at that, and then nodded.]

Yeah. I guess it is. That's what makes this Friendsgiving thing work, I guess... the whole, friends are family.

It's a nice thought.

[Having a found family like this... Keith still wanted to try and find his actual family, but... his team was important, too, and they were kind of like a family, weren't they? He looked over, watching the mingle with everyone with a slightly wistful on his face.]

[While he's distracted, Kaname reaches over and snatches another pretzel.]

Sometimes they're even more important. You never know.

[She pops it into her mouth.]

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