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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. ]
smilingbullet: (CZ 700 sniper rifle)

[personal profile] smilingbullet 2017-12-20 10:01 pm (UTC)(link)
[ She sure sniped the sniper.

He blinks a few times, then looks over his shoulder. Still blinking slowly. ]


Oh--oooh.

[ He smiles, still a little absently but cheerfully enough. ]

That was a nice, clean hit.
pure_radiantics: (convo] huh. interesting.)

[personal profile] pure_radiantics 2017-12-21 05:23 am (UTC)(link)
[ She notes that his reaction was muted, but she instead thinks that it's her fault. ]

Do you... want me to get you a towel or something? I'm sorry.
smilingbullet: (M1903 Springfield)

[personal profile] smilingbullet 2017-12-29 03:41 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, no, it's no problem, water's no problem at all.

[ He now knows he grew up around it and everything---which he would tell her if they weren't at such a crowded place with so many people he wouldn't tell. ]

You don't have to do that.
pure_radiantics: (convo] you're so silly!)

[personal profile] pure_radiantics 2017-12-29 11:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, well - okay! [She smiles.] I was worried you were mad at me or something!

[She chuckles warmly.]

I mean, after all... you're one of my oldest friends.

[She knows she's never properly told him that, but it's true. They've known each other a surprisingly long time given her own gods and his that knew each other well enough to give them an excuse to keep bumping into one another are all gone. And she's been in his dream and so many other things. So of anyone she'd want to keep being friendly with, even to apologize for an accident - it would be D2.]
smilingbullet: (CZ 700 sniper rifle)

[personal profile] smilingbullet 2018-01-12 03:19 pm (UTC)(link)
No, not at all.

[ He's got no reason to be mad at her for. ]

So are you.

[ He smiles fondly at her. In a place like this, where people disappear and, even if they reappear, most likely doesn't remember them, an old friend is a valuable thing to have. ]

And I'm not angry, I'm just, [ He rubs at his neck. ] a little distracted.
pure_radiantics: (convo] quiet awe)

[personal profile] pure_radiantics 2018-01-19 02:51 am (UTC)(link)
[She nods in understanding, happy to be thought of in kind.]

Well... would you rather be distracted from being distracted, or would you rather have some time to yourself?

[She has to believe it's the former, since he's here and all, but then again maybe he's just here to share in some food and leave again, when she caught him heading out.]