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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. ]
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Dust | OTA

[personal profile] mithrarin 2017-12-07 04:31 pm (UTC)(link)
[Dust can't do things like cook or bake or really any sort of food preparation, so to keep the attendance deal he shows up with a large, wheeled cooler. It looks hopelessly out of place among the more conventional feast-like elements of the party, but -- well, it's what he can do. And perhaps its contents -- several gallons of ice cream -- won't go amiss either.]

[Contribution made, Dust can be found at the food. A lot, because Dust had a bottomless stomach even before becoming a shinki. So if you're looking for him, you can find him seated beneath a tree, enjoying the food and doing his best to enjoy the day.]
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Shin-Ah | OTA

[personal profile] farseen 2017-12-08 01:52 am (UTC)(link)
[In line with his offer from earlier that week, Shin-Ah arrived early enough to help with the set up and preparations for the grand affair. While his cooking skills left something to be desired, his height and reflexes were certainly helpful in decorating and arranging the layout of the food and decorations.

Once the festivities began, he could be found near the food tables, silently filling his plate with sundry snacks, both familiar and unfamiliar. Come nightfall, he watched the people around the fires roasting their marshmallows with the fascination of someone who saw what others could not.]
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Alibaba | OTA

[personal profile] flamebearer 2017-12-08 03:46 pm (UTC)(link)
[ While he didn't know this goddess personally, Hitsugaya had decided to come and so Alibaba had ended up coming as well, helping to carry some of the food they'd brought and setting it out on the long tables already filling up with food.

He spends most of the day sampling and trying a little bit of everything, because there are so many types of food here he's not sure he's ever seen before and he really does try to go for one of everything.

At some point, his curiosity gets the better of him, going to wander through the orchards before stumbling across the herd of horses and walking among them with a bright grin as he feeds them a few apples. Eventually, he ends up near the pools of water. Since walking had left him feeling a little too warm, he kicks off his shoes and wades in a little, enjoying the feel of the cooler water on his skin.

When darkness falls, he too can be found beside the fire, roasting marshmallows and trying a s'more for the very first time. And finding it amazing. And also sticky, since he ends up with gooey marshmallow all over his fingers, but he still looks delighted about the treat and keeps making more. ]
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Temeraire | OTA

[personal profile] impetuouswind 2017-12-08 05:05 pm (UTC)(link)
Midmorning: Cooking Help

[It's a very nice mid-morning, and Temeraire -- in his proper form -- has brought a large dead wild boar. He dressed it with some very careful claw tip work before arrival, because that was rather messy, and also it was hard not to taste just a little after he'd gone to the trouble of catching it, even if he knew it would all taste better cooked.

He has the boar carcass in one hand, and is considering a stretch of bare ground towards the back of the orchard, looking up as someone approaches. He brightens and puts his ruff up in greeting.]


Good morning. Do you suppose it would be a problem if I made a pit here to roast this? I'm sure it would be done by dinner.

[Probably! He could even stuff it with apples, although he does not have as many spices as he would like. Pigs are extremely delicious in any case. He flips his wings back and traces the outline of a barbecue pit with one claw on the ground.]


Afternoon

[Temeraire's pig is roasting happily away, and he only feels the need to pace over and stretch his neck out to smell the roast every once in a little while. For now, there's a very nice party to enjoy, and he's pacing around enjoying the breeze and turning one large, interested eye on everything he spots.

The pools, though, are what he finally can't resist. He sneaks over to the largest, waiting until all of the humans happen to be out at the same time, and then, with obvious joy, leaps in.

He's a very large dragon.

There is a very large splash.]
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Obi | OTA

[personal profile] yasei 2017-12-09 04:03 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Obi brought cooking made of game. Some fowl, and some boar, some other stuff. Some of it is also very spicy, but at least he put notes on them, because apparently some people don't like spicy food.

He's very enthusiastic about all the food other people brought, he wants to try all of it. So he spends a fair amount of time among the food. And a fair bit with the alcohol because he is a great fan of alcohol. And wine is so fancy. (He's intrigued and confused about what s'mores are, somebody might have to teach him.)

And if anyone looks even remotely interested in dancing, even if they look too shy to go join in on their own, Obi will drag them along to dance because it's fun! ]
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D2 | OTA

[personal profile] smilingbullet 2017-12-09 04:11 pm (UTC)(link)
[ As a friend of Yona's, D2 wouldn't miss this. But he does seem distracted. He brought some food, of course; it's either Hawaiian or Louisiana in origin. But he's spacing out and not really eating, instead keeping to a side, either rolling an apple between his hands or holding it in one hand as he fingers some pieces of black metal hanging from a ball chain around his throat.

This is uncharacteristic of him, usually he would be so much more engaged and he had been looking forward to this potluck. Potlucks are fun and he really enjoys being around people. ]
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Forrest | OTA

[personal profile] clothes_make_the_man 2017-12-09 10:00 pm (UTC)(link)
Food

[Forrest wants to make sure Yona's party is a big success, so he's overdone things a bit in the food department. He's got cabbage rolls, coleslaw, and a plate full of delicious looking berry tarts for dessert. He might need a little help carrying it all to the food table, but once it's there, he'll eagerly invite people to help themselves.]

They're all authentic Nohrian recipes. I hope you enjoy them.

Pools

[Anyone who doesn't know Forrest well is in for a surprise when he decides to sit in the pool for a while. He's fond of wearing women's clothing in general, but it appears that doesn't extend to swimsuits. That much would be just a little difficult to manage. It's unmistakably the same person who slips into the water - no one else has curls like that - but also definitely a guy. How about that.]

Ahh... this is so relaxing.

Mingling

[Forrest is available for any other socializing anyone else might want to do throughout the night, so hit me up here with your own prompt!]
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Kobato Hanato | OTA

[personal profile] littledove 2017-12-10 03:46 am (UTC)(link)
[Food]

[This is her first pot luck! And Kobato is ready for the festivities! She found what looked to be the most lucky pot in her temple and worked tirelessly to make a magnificent dish to share with any who are willing to try it! Which is why she can be found by the table, a ladle in hand and happy to serve whoever approaches! She's quick to scoop a cup out and hand the bowl over to the nearest person.]

Hello! Please have some udon! Courtesy of Temple White Dragon!

[The contents of the bowl are steaming hot, so please try a bite.]

Are you enjoying the Lucky Pot so far?

[Music]

[Music is a beautiful gift of the gods, isn't it? The melodies, drifting from up beat to peaceful eventually catch Kobato's attention and she's drawn to it all. The peaceful songs wash over her. It's so calm and beautiful like this in contrast to the events that took place the other day. Eyes drifting shut, she leans against a tree some distance away, humming softly to herself, until she finally feels moved to sing.

No matter that she isn't experienced in cooking or may be clumsy. Her voice is one talent that can't be brushed aside.]


♪ The flowers which bloom within the spring, are plucked by the summer's sun ♫
Deep and engraved within my heart, their sparkling shine still remains
Even on days I close my window, to shut out the morning rain
Fluttering within my heart, their light breaks through the clouds in the sky

A distant voice beckons to me, leading me on the place I'm intended to reach
It's warm and inviting, singing and smiling, like an echoed lullaby in the wind

Autumn lies upon the beach, on the treetop's branches Winter sleeps
though this world is far from peace, in us all kindness is hidden deep
As night falls into twilight, let us all offer a prayer tonight
Ever softly, let us greet tomorrow no matter what it brings

A distant voice beckons to me, leading me on the place I'm intended to reach
It's warm and inviting, singing and smiling, like an echoed lullaby in the wind
Whether it's joy or sorrow, I'll embrace both and keep walking toward tomorrow
♪ Because now we're protected, strongly connected, with joined hands nothing can stop us. ♫
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Caster | OTA

[personal profile] futhark 2017-12-10 01:23 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Caster is present, how could he not join- how could he not help? A celebration of last day of Summer certainly fits the Áine role, Yona had a good idea there. Also, apples.

He didn't touch the cooking, but he made sure to bring something else- namely drinks. No, not alcoholic beverages - pear and apple juice mainly, to fit with the theme. He's taking a relaxed stance on festivities, sampling the foods, bothering people who might seem alone at the moment, and greeting friends.

While he's not expecting trouble, he is always ready for it. By the time the bonfire happens, he retreats on the edges of the festival ground - probably to sit somewhere under the tree - or on its branches. High perches gives best views. ]

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Archer | OTA

[personal profile] boneofsword 2017-12-10 05:03 pm (UTC)(link)
[Archer brings offerings. Which, in his case, is a huge stack of bento boxes filled with seasonal asian dishes. While he's not overly social he does mingle, greeting those he knows and chatting. He also doesn't mind helping if needed.

When it's time for a bonfire Archer moves a bit away from the crowd, finding a spot from which he can keep an eye on everyone.

Come bother him a bit.]
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Chikusa OTA

[personal profile] kokuyoyo 2017-12-10 11:15 pm (UTC)(link)
A

[Normally, Chikusa isn't entirely sure that he'd bother with making anything, potluck or not. He especially wouldn't after being reminded of Yona's hell stairs. Yet after being assured that there are horses, and they can fly, and he won't have to do much more walking than he cares to...]

[Here's Chikusa. Plopping down a large basket. Filled with.... animal shaped cookies?]

[Very specific variants, too. There's wolves, gorillas, cheetahs, boars....Are those possums?]

[Listen. Take what you're given. And don't ask how he has so many cookies as to overflow an entire basket.]


B

[Chikusa isn't really in the mood to socialize much... or dance... Or do anything besides eat, apparently. He's sitting near the pool, pants rolled up so that his feet can lay in the water. The hat of the day is a simple back beanie, a small white string threaded through it and ending in a bow on the side.]

[He has what appears to be a whole pie on his lap that he's slowly working his way through.]

[...Don't be surprised if you see him trying to make a go for another one when it looks like the party is winding down.]
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Kairi | OTA

[personal profile] pure_radiantics 2017-12-11 12:12 am (UTC)(link)
Mingle
[ Kairi is decked out in a sundress and sandals and loving this event because of all the fond memories at Baldr temple. She wasn't sure she'd be in a good enough mood to be a pleasant guest at Yona's party what with Izumo's disappearance, but she pushed through it. Summer festivities are sure to cheer her up, she thinks.

So she looked for recipes in the library and of course didn't really find any sort of fruity dessert like she was thinking of, but she did find Fa'ausi and decided she had to try it. All of the flavors sounded good and it was an ambitious thing to make something you'd never done before, which she definitely wanted for today. She had a playful rivalry with Forrest to live up to.]


Waterbaby's Gunning For You
[She's wearing a one-piece bathing suit that covers well, since her entire goal is to be able to jump around and splash anyone who will engage in antics with her.

See, as much as she loves relaxing in the pools, they're still small. So there's portions of time where she'll be running around with a towel around her waist over the wet bathingsuit, with a Super Soaker in hand and looking for victims to douse, but preferably ones who are already wet or recently came out of the pools by the looks of them.

Of course, if one of her good friends happens to be standing around, she might consider getting them in the back with her Super Soaker.]


Desert City
[She'll be hovering around the deserts for awhile, trying to overhear if anyone likes what she brought, but also trying little bits of everything else that people prepared for the party. She also knows very well how to make S'Mores if anyone's confused on that front.]

Wildcard
[Hit me with anything or plot with me on plurk! :) ]
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Hibiki ♔ OTA

[personal profile] priforprince 2017-12-11 01:52 am (UTC)(link)
[ A small purple goat on a wheeled platform takes its leave from the party about an hour in. Another half an hour, and wandering spirits with rather confused expressions on their faces come in, one after each other. They each carry a silver platter with a round lid atop it, deposit it on open table space, and then mull around.

Bringing up the rear, Hibiki has a gold filigree basket slung on one arm. She nods to the spirits. ]
Satisfactory. You're dismissed.

[ The spirits disperse to return to wandering aimlessly around the Far Shore. Hibiki, for her part, removes each lid to reveal a pile of freshly-cooked lobsters, butter and necessary utensils available off to the side.

She sticks the golden basket at the head of the table, adjusts the gold-plate-wrapped chocolate statues of herself inside of it, and nods. ]
Fitting presents for a Princess's party.

[ Dig in? ]
Edited 2017-12-11 02:05 (UTC)