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]

Just so long as you don't mind being swept off your feet.

_{[ He grinned, putting his glass down and holding out his hand for Lance as the music switched to a more upbeat, acoustic guitar style tempo. ]}

[the_tailor]

[He takes Kirk's hand as they head out to what's been set up as the dance floor. True to his word, Lance has a spectacular sense of rhythm, and pretty good moves to boot. Though he's never done it in any sense professionally or anywhere near that, he's spent a lot of his time back in Cuba dancing with friends and family.]

[universal_charm]

_{[ He had to give it to the other, he certainly did have rhythm. More than Kirk had, and Kirk was no slouch on the dance floor. Give his limp and other bruising he wasn't really up for doing anything crazy lively, but he was enjoying himself all the same. He reached to pull Lance into a loose sort of waltz hold. ]}

You mean you dance like that and your wallflower isn't completely in love with you yet? What is wrong with the world?

[the_tailor]

[Lance laughs as they dance together, remembering some of the steps he learned when he was younger. Yeah, Kirk is definitely cool. Lance soaks up compliments like a sponge, and that in itself helps boost his self esteem.]

I wish I knew, man. I danced with him at Luna and Noctis' wedding, but he hasn't totally fallen head over heels yet. I think I'll drag him to the dance floor later, see if that helps.

[Grin.]

You're not bad yourself, by the way!

[universal_charm]

Hah, thanks. Nice to know even with a bum leg I can charm even the spiciest of young adults ~

_{[ He grins brightly in return, the grin turning into a smirk as he suddenly dipped Lance. ]}

[the_tailor]

Spicy. I like it. I'm adding that to my dating profile.

[He makes a little surprised sound when he's suddenly dipped, but laughs. Lance is fine with Kirk leading the dance, honestly.]

[universal_charm]

_{[ He laughed in turn, his cheeks flushed from drink and honest enjoyment of their own silliness. ]}

By all means. You can even put me down as a reference, just in case.

[the_tailor]

[It's good to let loose like this. As much as he loves his team, Hunk's really the only one who he could successfully pull into dancing so easily. Maybe Shiro.]

I'll have to get the job then.

[universal_charm]

Well naturally, with me as a reference. I promise to say only good things, and keep it to one embarrassing story.

[the_tailor]

You don't know any of my embarrassing stories yet. And I'm gonna keep it that way.

[Huff!]

[universal_charm]

Maybe I do. Maybe I don't. You don't know.

_{[ Sly, sly grin, like a cat in the cream. ]}

[the_tailor]

You'd only be able to get them from my team. My team wouldn't betray me like that.

[There's a pause there.]

...I hope.

[Another pause.]

Never talk to Pidge.

[universal_charm]

_{[ He leaned in, his look very, very serious. ]}

Trust me. There is always one story out there. Always.

_{[ Believe him. There is always one. A.L.W.A.Y.S. ]}