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

[speedboat]

[ he looks over the man's hair and nods. ] Could use with a bit of sprucing up myself. [ and clothes. oh he will be so happy for clothes. bless u kirk ]

Well, in point of fact... [ he glances around as if it's a secret, though there's no such thing in a place such as this. ] I may have taken on a project. A small one.

[universal_charm]

_{[ Kirk’s eyes took on an excited glitter. ]}

Oh really? Come on, man, don’t keep me in suspense.

[speedboat]

[ he smiles with a familiar twist of his mustache. ] I'm making a prosthesis. A leg, to be exact.

[universal_charm]

Oh? For who?

_{[ Kirk scans the crowd, thinking of Felix, but he doesn't want to jump to conclusions. ]}

What, are you putting a rocket booster in it?

[speedboat]

Max, on the Starstruck. [ he could describe him many other ways, but he's deciding to take the high road just this once!! ] And unfortunately he already told me I couldn't. That's why it's a small project.

[universal_charm]

Spoilsport.

_{[ He sucked his teeth in annoyance. ]}

Well, when you're not doing that, you can always come over to the Tourist. I've been working on some little projects you might find a quaint distraction.

[speedboat]

[ ah the tourist. he does love that ship. he nods enthusiastically. ] This shouldn't take me long. My brain is yours. [ he raps on his head with his knuckles indicatively. ]

[universal_charm]

Don't keep me waiting to long now.

_{[ He grinned. ]}

But speaking of - I shouldn't take up to much of your time, let you enjoy the party and all. Send me the schematics for your leg later though. I'd be interested in your technique.

[speedboat]

Don't get impatient on me now. We've just had our touching reunion. [ are they flirting again? WHATEVER. howard just shakes his head. it might be nice to get a future man's take on his plans either way. ]

I'll see to it you get them. I would... appreciate your feedback. [ see can eat humble pie every now and then. it's easier with someone who so graciously taught him future stuff c: ]

[universal_charm]

Sure thing. Now, go and enjoy yourself, Howard. We all deserve it.

_{[ He raised his glass to him and winked again, downing it before limping off to continue playing the good and proper host. ]}