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

[universal_charm]

Certainly not on Friendsgiving. We have to save all the awkwardness for Christmas.

_{[ He shifts slightly, leaning some of his weight into Fenris - not in an attempt to trap him, but merely to alleviate pressure on his leg. ]}

[wolfuncaged]

Ah, right Christmas. There's that, too.

[Fenris moves with him, taking some of Kirk's weight for him. ]

Do you need to sit?

[universal_charm]

Yeah, just around the corner if my math is right. Got any wishes?

_{[ He shook his head a little. ]}

No, I'm all right. I'll let you know when I need to sit. If I keep enough weight off, it's fine.

[wolfuncaged]

Not especially. I don't really celebrate it.

[Sorry, Kirk, there's no Jesus in Thedas. ]

Alright. Lean on me for as long as you need.

[universal_charm]

I don’t either, not in the traditional sense. But I don’t mind the opportunity to give someone a gift. Maybe I’ll just surprise you then, eh?

_{[ He turned his head, kissing the top of Fenris’ ear - just a quick peck. ]}

[wolfuncaged]

[He lets out a soft, amused sound. ]

Very kind of you, but nor completely necessary. [He's just awful at gifts, don't mind him .]

[universal_charm]

It's not, I know, but I want to. You don't have to give me one back. I just like being a little selfish and spoiling you now and then.

_{[ He doesn't want to pressure Fenris, even though what he says is true - he enjoys finding ways to make the elf smile. ]}

[wolfuncaged]

I would say that is the opposite of selfish. But...thank you. That is good of you.

[He will try his damnedest to find a good gift for Kirk. To repay him in kind. ]

[universal_charm]

Thank you, for indulging me. It's a little something from home, and I admit that as we get further and further away from that, I perhaps cling a bit to much to the parts that remain within reach.

_{[ He brushed his fingers through Fenris' hair. ]}

[wolfuncaged]

That's alright, it's understandable- wanting to keep parts of your home with you. I don't think anyone could deny you that, certainly not me.

[universal_charm]

Thank you, Fenris.

_{[ He kissed the silver locks again - briefly, gently. ]}

Anything you want to celebrate from home? If we're indulging me, seems right we should indulge you.

[wolfuncaged]

[The elf shakes his head. ]

Not especially. I don't really celebrate holidays back in Thedas.

[universal_charm]

Well, don't feel pressured to participate if you don't want to.

_{[ He turned them slowly on the floor, briefly glancing around at the party itself and back to Fenris. ]}

But thank you, again, for giving it a go.

[wolfuncaged]

I won't, I promise.

[Fenris doesn't do anything Fenris doesn't want to do, after all. He offers a small smile.]

I knew this was important to you.

[universal_charm]

_{[ Another smile, a short squeeze, which was then followed by a slight grimace as his leg twinged in a very unhelpful way. ]}

Okay, I think I might need to sit down for a bit.

_{[ He nodded towards their vacated table. ]}

Help me back? Just let me grip your arm.

[wolfuncaged]

[He nodded, taking Kirk's weight and turning to the table.]

Alight, come on, and take it easy. You know, they would not think any less of you if you retired early- you are injured.

[universal_charm]

No, it's all right. I just need to make sure I get off my feet now and then. When the party has died down a bit more, I'll head back.

[wolfuncaged]

Alright.

[He gets to the table, easing Kirk down to sit. ]

There. Is that better?

[universal_charm]

_{[ He nodded his thanks. ]}

Yes, thanks.

_{[ He sighed and leaned his head back. ]}

Are you having fun at least? Or do you need another drink?

[wolfuncaged]

It's...fine. I probably won't be here much longer, I think I have had my fill of celebrations.

[It's a miracle he's lasted this long, honestly. ]

[universal_charm]

_{[ He nodded, accepting that, more than happy with what time Fenris had given this already. It touched him greatly that he had come at all, and he reminded himself to find something to show said appreciation when he was not playing host and debating finally taking some sort of pain killer for his leg. ]}

All right. Be careful on the way back to the Tourist, though. I'll probably join you soon enough.

[wolfuncaged]

Of course, take it easy on that leg. Until then.

[And off he goes...to run into Pavel and step right into THAT drama. ]

[universal_charm]

_{[ Which Kirk didn't see because playing good host, SORRY FENRIS. ]}