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Yona ([personal profile] darkestbefore) wrote in [community profile] thenearshore2017-12-07 08:52 am

[Open Mingle] End of Summer Lucky-Pot

Who: Anyone and Everyone!
When: September 22nd
Where: Cnoc Áine
What: It is the final day of Summer and the first day of Fall so the Temple of Áine, the Irish Goddess of Summer, throws one last picnic to bid her season farewell. All are welcome, as long as they bring a dish for the lucky-pot potluck.


[ To celebrate the final day of Summer, the Temple of Áine has gone all out, decorated in vibrant shades of red and gold that already accent the hint of leaves that are changing outside the temple grounds. Although inside the walled temple, it still seems like a beautiful summer day, the leaves on the trees still a bright vibrant green. The picnic is set up in the large orchard that spreads within the temple, the trees' boughs heavy with brightly-hued apples of every flavor and crispness.

Blankets and tables are scattered beneath the trees and in the clearing at the center, several long tables are set up to be filled with dishes brought by guests. Yona has supplied some of it herself, with the help of some friends. Several roasts, carefully sliced and carved for guests. A large platter of corn still on the cob. Several types of breads, seasoned with fruits or vegetables from the summer seasons or the harvest. And apples, of course - those seem to be here and there and everywhere; in pies, sliced and paired with peanut butter or caramel or other dips, made into a buttery spread for the loaves of bread. No matter what people bring to add to the potluck, there will be plenty of food to go around, as well as wine and ciders generously offered to go with it.

There is music playing in the background, just to set the mood or for people to dance to, and the pools of water are still warm enough for people to take a soak or swim in. And when the sun sinks and the sky darkens and the air grows a little cooler, a large bonfire is lit, with hot cocoa passed around and the makings for s'mores set out for anyone who wants to have a little dessert after their feasting. One last offering to a fading summer until it comes around again. ]
clothes_make_the_man: (small blush smile)

[personal profile] clothes_make_the_man 2017-12-20 02:44 am (UTC)(link)
More hair brushing.

[Forrest smiles, rubbing his nose against hers before pulling back.]

Which means I have to keep up my end of our arrangement, too.

[With a small laugh, he finds her foot under the water and rubs his own against it.]
pure_radiantics: (convo] giggle laughter)

[personal profile] pure_radiantics 2017-12-20 06:11 am (UTC)(link)
[She starts with a small squeak of surprise at the touch under the water, then just giggles at his antics.]

"More hair brushing" he says - as if it's such a burden to you.

[She does splash him again a little at that, but just at his chest and waist, nowhere close to his head.]

We both know you'll always keep it incredibly long, after all. Or do you really think that part of our future was inaccurate?

[She laughs, because she certainly DOES think Forrest will always have long curls.]
clothes_make_the_man: (small blush smile)

[personal profile] clothes_make_the_man 2017-12-20 10:06 pm (UTC)(link)
[Forrest's smile quirks up just slightly at that giggle, and it's followed by one of his own as the water hits him.]

No, I can't see myself ever cutting it short.

[Lifting her hand up out of the water with his own, he gently rubs his fingers against her ring finger.]

I don't think any part of our future was inaccurate.
pure_radiantics: (convo] I'd like that.)

[personal profile] pure_radiantics 2017-12-21 02:14 pm (UTC)(link)
... I'm glad.

[About both of those things, really, but of course the second meaning with him touching her ring finger is the part that makes her chest clench tight with emotion. She flexes and straightens her ring finger to emphasize she understands.]

So if that's the case, I hope we can find a way for us to both enjoy being in the water when we swim.

[Wet curls being only one option.]
clothes_make_the_man: (big blush smile)

[personal profile] clothes_make_the_man 2017-12-25 12:46 am (UTC)(link)
[Forrest smiles, curling his hand around hers and giving it a light squeeze.]

Well, I could always wear a swim cap. I'll just have to be careful when I'm tucking my hair into it.
pure_radiantics: (convo] flirty tease)

[personal profile] pure_radiantics 2017-12-29 03:09 am (UTC)(link)
[She uses her mostly-dry and free hand to touch his chest near some more of his curls.]

Mmm.... I think any swim cap would end up looking kind of like a balloon by the time you're done tucking it all in there.

[Why yes she's teasing him some more.]

But if anyone could pull that look off, I think you could.
clothes_make_the_man: (Default)

[personal profile] clothes_make_the_man 2018-01-01 10:45 pm (UTC)(link)
Is that another challenge?

[Forrest laughs, letting out a relaxed sigh under her tender touch.]
pure_radiantics: (convo] hmm...)

[personal profile] pure_radiantics 2018-01-05 02:15 am (UTC)(link)
Maybe we should see who won the last challenge first?

[She grins, because she's both excited by the prospect of winning... and more than okay with losing, in this case. But she really did try hard!]
clothes_make_the_man: (small smile)

[personal profile] clothes_make_the_man 2018-01-06 09:17 pm (UTC)(link)
How will we judge the winner? Ask around and see what the guests thought of our food offerings, or wait to see whose hors d'eouvres run out the fastest?
pure_radiantics: (convo] uhhh ohhh...)

[personal profile] pure_radiantics 2018-01-07 07:37 pm (UTC)(link)
... Oh no, I didn't even think of that!

[Since it's not their party and all.]

Oh I wonder if Yona would mind that very much... would that be rude to ask?
clothes_make_the_man: (eheheh)

[personal profile] clothes_make_the_man 2018-01-09 12:21 am (UTC)(link)
I don't think she would mind. At least, I hope not.
pure_radiantics: (convo] agree 100%)

[personal profile] pure_radiantics 2018-01-15 02:04 am (UTC)(link)
Oh! Maybe she can decide for us? Hmm... or maybe she'd have as hard a time picking something like that as I would.

[Since she does seem some parallels with Yona when it comes to genuine effusive friendship.]
clothes_make_the_man: (small smile)

[personal profile] clothes_make_the_man 2018-01-15 08:24 pm (UTC)(link)
Should we call it a draw?

[He honestly wouldn't mind.]
pure_radiantics: (convo] flirty tease)

[personal profile] pure_radiantics 2018-01-19 02:56 am (UTC)(link)
Oh I suppose we can...

[She tilts her head in thought.]

... Which means we just do what we both wanted anyway?

[It's a question but she laughs her way through it.]
clothes_make_the_man: (Default)

[personal profile] clothes_make_the_man 2018-01-21 02:06 am (UTC)(link)
It's funny how it always seems to work out that way.

[He can't help but laugh too.]
pure_radiantics: (convo] giggle 2)

[personal profile] pure_radiantics 2018-03-04 03:55 am (UTC)(link)
[ She taps her chin in thought and excitement. ]

So somewhere between both of our social calendars, I want to take you to France for my win. Paris if possible.

[ Then she smiles at him. ]

How about you? Where were you thinking we'd go?
clothes_make_the_man: (Default)

[personal profile] clothes_make_the_man 2018-03-05 03:13 am (UTC)(link)
Italy might be nice. I've heard Milan is the center of the fashion industry.

[It'll be a good learning opportunity, and also a chance for them both to get some fancy clothes.]
pure_radiantics: (convo] huh. interesting.)

[personal profile] pure_radiantics 2018-03-07 03:28 am (UTC)(link)
What, really? I heard that about Paris!

[She's genuinely shocked. That's why she picked it in the first place.]

Well... I guess we can find out, huh?
clothes_make_the_man: (Default)

[personal profile] clothes_make_the_man 2018-03-10 06:23 pm (UTC)(link)
Maybe they're rival cities in the fashion industry.

[Local pride is always a thing, too.]

But it sounds like either way, we're likely to find something good!
pure_radiantics: (convo] smiling chatter)

[personal profile] pure_radiantics 2018-03-10 08:54 pm (UTC)(link)
I like that attitude!

[She smiles and gives him a hug, then pulls back to hold his hands.]

Let's be sure to spread the trips out so we can enjoy them both!
clothes_make_the_man: (Default)

[personal profile] clothes_make_the_man 2018-03-12 02:07 am (UTC)(link)
My schedule is a lot more free these days, so I can go whenever you like.

[He smiles right back, squeezing her hands gently.]
pure_radiantics: (rom] sweet)

Wrap

[personal profile] pure_radiantics 2018-03-12 11:28 pm (UTC)(link)
Then we'll figure something out.

[She hugs him and off they go to enjoy the rest of the party.]