Meanwhile on the loveboat (mingle log)

[destinyembrace]

Who: Crew of the Blue Fish, anyone who's been invited, and any visitors! So basically everyone
Broadcast: Nope
Action: On the Blue Fish, mostly probably in the kitchen and the mess hall because PARTY
When: Today~

[If there's anything this freaking ship loves, it's food. Somehow, a dinner got planned to welcome the new member. And then other people got invited. And then the dinner pretty much turned into a party with a lot of food. Needless to say, Kairi has been very busy preparing food all the day for this.

There's a lot of meat, per the captain's request. But there's also veggies, some fruit, pasta, and even brownies! There are also two pizza pies. Basically, Kairi just cooked a bunch of food and hoped it would be enough, as she had no idea how many people were coming.

SO DIG IN, BLUE FISH AND GUESTS. Also mingle and be social and all that jazz!]

Comments

[howcanihelp]

[ Someone invited Steffa????

Oh, her cousin probably. And since it's Garrett's crew and he does seem rather fond of them, she's more than happy to come. And more than happy to hover awkwardly near a wall, because while you'd think growing up in the Circle would prepare her for socializing with large groups of people, it really did the opposite and she has no idea what she's doing. So she's trying to stay out of the way, mostly.

The Hero of Ferelden, everybody. ]

[forcemageure]

[ Hawke roils by and gently removes her from the wall. ]

The only excuse to look this miserable at a party and stay there is when you're at the Champion of Kirkwall banquet. And I would know.

[howcanihelp]

[ oh, well, okay she's not on the wall anymore. This is what sucks about being tiny, clearly. ]

Well, I don't know, I think it might also be excusable if you're stuck at the Hero of Ferelden ball.

[ she smiles a little at him ]

I promise, I'm not miserable, I just... don't really know what to do at things like this.

[forcemageure]

You say that as if anyone does.

[ Ah, the endless teasing. It goes on, much like the song that never ends. ]

As far as I've ever been able to work out, you eat. A lot. And then make your best effort not to throw up on a duchess or anything. But we're distinctly lacking in nobility here, so you ought to be fine!

[howcanihelp]

[ Steffa can't help but laugh. ]

Have you nearly thrown up on a duchess?

Really, I just always feel like I'm intruding if I try to talk to people. I don't ever want to be a bother, so I just... don't talk to anyone?

[child_of_bhaal]

[Hawke invited Syeira. And after going straight for food that isn't paste or goo, she noticed the girl hanging out by herself. So Sye wandered over and leaned against the wall too, close enough to constitute a 'group' but not so close as to be invading space.]

Mind if I use the wall here too?

[howcanihelp]

[ AH, just the sort of thing Steffa had been hoping would happen, actually! Being approached by someone else, that is. She smiles at Syeria. ]

Not at all, please. Use it to prop yourself up to your heart's content.

[child_of_bhaal]

Much obliged.

[She shifts her plate so she has a hand free, which she offers to Steffa.]

Syeira. Nice to meet you.

[howcanihelp]

[ Steffa shakes her hand firmly ]

Stephanie. And likewise. I never know how to start a conversation at things like this.

[child_of_bhaal]

I don't really go to things like this so I'm making it up as I go. Seems to be working so far.

[save_the_souls]

[Allen recognizes her from the blood drive! At some point, he'll approach her with a small smile]

Hello again. Not a fan of large gatherings?

[howcanihelp]

[ The Cookie Police is better at cookie policing than at socializing, it would seem. ]

It's not so much that I don't like them as I've no idea what to do with them.

Hello, Allen. How are you?

[save_the_souls]

I don't think...you have to do anything specifically with the group. It's a dinner party, not a battle.

[He smiles] I'm doing well, thank you. How about you?

[howcanihelp]

Yes, but starting a conversation always feels so daunting.

[ she smiles ] I'm doing well. The remaining repairs on the Bishop are pretty much all cosmetic now, I think, thanks to Hiro and Tadashi and everyone who's pitched in to help.

[save_the_souls]

Well...I'd suggest starting with asking about the weather, but we're usually in space.

[So. That's out]

Oh, that's good to hear! I hadn't realised you were on Hiro and Tadashi's ship.