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Fred Burkle ([personal profile] fredless) wrote in [community profile] paradisalogs2012-11-22 12:23 am

It's That Time Again

Who: Fred, Harmony and YOU
What: Thanksgiving at Hyperion Tower
When: Thanksgiving Day
Where: The Tower
Rating: PG (Set up as 'action' log but if prose is preferred just note in header and I will tag accordingly)

[It isn't nearly as last minute as the year before, when a thought in the middle of the might pulled Fred from her sleep for an impulsive celebration for the holiday. Then, luckily, Harmony had been completely supportive of the plan. And even ensured that at some point she shed her pajamas and put on 'real' clothes. Even more 'real' than her usual ones, apparently.

But it seemed a shame not to have everyone over again this year, even if that word? Everyone? Has been drastically changed. There's still plenty of things to be thankful for. And now? Even more time to cook. Despite Elektra and Wesley's promises to help, Fred still disappeared pretty early Tuesday morning. There were things to be done, after all. And so much to cook.
luthored: (pic#994533)

[personal profile] luthored 2012-11-22 06:00 am (UTC)(link)
[ Why yes, she is! Because there have been some odd rumors going around about people acting sick, so if nothing else this will be an excuse for Lana to keep an eye on most of those she cares about. Right now she's just lurking in the doorway, leaning against the frame. She may not be dressed for kitchen work, but that's what aprons are for! ]

Need any help?
Edited 2012-11-22 06:38 (UTC)
demonologist: (S4 -reserved smile)

[personal profile] demonologist 2012-11-23 10:04 am (UTC)(link)
[Wes has also heard the rumours and is feeling a bit under the weather himself, but there is no way he's missing Fred's big day. He knows how important it is to her to celebrate Thanksgiving. And so he is coming up behind Lana, intent on also entering the kitchen.

He knows that something has happened to Lana. That she wants to speak to him, but they haven't yet had the chance to catch up since he'd been turned back into human form.]


Evening ladies. I also offer my services. Limited though they are when it comes to the culinary arts.
luthored: (opens the door inside)

[personal profile] luthored 2012-11-23 10:51 am (UTC)(link)
[ Turning when she hears Wesley's voice, Lana smiles, a real one, as she quickly reaches out to hug him in a firm grip. ]

Wesley! You look great. I'm glad to see you're not joining us as a cat today.
demonologist: (S4 - don't like what I see)

[personal profile] demonologist 2012-11-23 08:42 pm (UTC)(link)
You look as stunning as ever, Lana.

[Wes murmurs, returning the embrace. It's still something he's getting used to: public displays of affection. But Fred's been very good at easing him into it. He catches Fred's eye over Lana's shoulder and gives her a conspiratorial wink.]

Believe me, I'm glad to be back in human form. It has certain advantages. Like being able to hug people back, for one thing.

[He smiles at her warmly and then almost smirks when he sees Fred pouring the cream. Releasing Lana, he moves over to the counter.]

How have you been? I expect there's a lot we need to catch up on.

[He deliberately leans down to sniff at the contents of the saucer. Then dips one fingertip in and licks it off.]

Although, at least my memory seems mostly intact from my time as a four-legged domestic pet.
luthored: (run away)

[personal profile] luthored 2012-11-24 12:38 am (UTC)(link)
[ Turning to watch him walk over, Lana's nose crinkles in quiet amusement as she watches their interaction, hands linked behind her back. She wonders if Shadow will bark at Wesley the next time he visits, and tries not to get a ridiculous grin at the mental image.

She's surprised she's in such a good mood. After all, Thanksgiving memories past bring her such pause when she dwells too long, but she's making a point not to do that right now. ]


Small blessings, hm?

So, where are the dishes you want set out?
demonologist: (small smile)

[personal profile] demonologist 2012-11-29 12:08 am (UTC)(link)
Hang on a minute...

[Wesley leans down and starts lapping at the cream with his tongue, but since that's rather inefficient, he eventually picks up the entire thing and tips it back to drink it that way. As soon as he's finished, he wipes his mouth with back of his hand.]

Right, so, setting the table, then? I think I can manage that without too many mishaps.
luthored: (Default)

[personal profile] luthored 2012-12-07 11:56 pm (UTC)(link)
[ She snorts back a laugh, already having grabbed more than her fair share of plates and silverware, moving on into the dining room. ]

We have to eat that food, you two. Try to keep it clean.
pompous_today: (shy)

/tags in fashionably late

[personal profile] pompous_today 2012-11-24 08:24 pm (UTC)(link)
[Simon debated internally whether or not to go to the Thanksgiving dinner after all; despite the generous offer, he still didn't want to feel like he was imposing on anyone.

However, he decided in the end to just go ahead and go, figuring there would be no harm in it. So there he was, around half an hour or so before dinner was to begin; hearing voices in the kitchen, he decided to poke his head in first, then realized a moment too late that he had no idea what Fred actually looked like.

Still, he gamely entered the kitchen, clearing his throat.]


Excuse me- are you Fred?
pompous_today: (friendly)

[personal profile] pompous_today 2012-11-27 07:24 pm (UTC)(link)
[Simon returns the smile and accepts the handshake.]

Yes... I have been making it a point to explore the castle as much as possible when I am not working. I wanted to say thank you again for inviting me.
pompous_today: (happy)

[personal profile] pompous_today 2012-12-02 10:30 pm (UTC)(link)
Still, it was very generous of you to offer a stranger. [As he speaks, he is looking around the kitchen, taking in the delicious smells.] Is there anything I can help you with?
pompous_today: (hmm)

[personal profile] pompous_today 2012-12-16 11:35 pm (UTC)(link)
[Simon looks thoughtful.]

I will make sure to do that. And you're right... after my sister disappeared I wasn't quite sure what to do with myself, so I tended to just... avoid everyone. But I realized I was tired of being lonely, and I know that is not what she would want me to do, either.
wield: (pic#2914196)

[personal profile] wield 2012-11-26 10:22 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Buffy was pretty sure anytime she entered into the kitchen, it was always in the phase Fred was making her pies. Her head raised up and she inhaled the mixture of scents. ]

Feels like just last week I was in here helping you make pies. [ She walks over and stands next to Fred, a smile on her face. ] We've really gotta stop meeting like this.
wield: mykindofcrack (pic#2265657)

[personal profile] wield 2012-12-01 07:23 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah... [ Buffy says with a small nod, that smile still on her face. ]

So! What's on the pie menu for today?
demonologist: (small smile)

[personal profile] demonologist 2012-12-01 07:46 pm (UTC)(link)
[Wesley slips back into the room, carrying a drink for Fred.]

I always marvel at how she times everything to perfection. That's some excellent multi-tasking there, a skill I have yet to master in the kitchen.

[He offers a wry smile in greeting.]

Hello, Buffy, good to see you.
wield: (pic#2913457)

[personal profile] wield 2012-12-01 08:11 pm (UTC)(link)
Considering I've yet to master anything in the kitchen? This is definitely up there on the "wow" list.

[ Her lips curve into more of a smirk than anything when she stares at Wes. ]

You must feel pretty lucky.
succubitch: (I'll never tell)

[personal profile] succubitch 2012-11-22 11:02 am (UTC)(link)
[The lobby is where Lilah is currently. She's been feeling a little under the weather, but like hell she'd admit it. So instead she's currently nursing a glass of wine -- from a bottle she herself had brought over. Just to show that she could be a good guest of course.

She's not bothering with the kitchen. It's not like she's a cook.
]
likethetragedy: (Trying to ignore you)

[personal profile] likethetragedy 2012-11-23 07:13 pm (UTC)(link)
[Don't mind Elektra taking a seat with you, Lilah. The kitchen is awfully crowded right about now.

Just her a minute to think of good small talk.]
succubitch: (Default)

[personal profile] succubitch 2012-11-24 12:03 pm (UTC)(link)
[She doesn't mind at all.

But don't expect her to start small talk today. She's better than that.
]
demonologist: (S4 -reserved smile)

[personal profile] demonologist 2012-11-29 04:58 am (UTC)(link)
[At some point before dinner is served and after helping set the table, Wes wanders into the lobby for a snack and a drink. He's been feeling a bit under the weather earlier in the day, but seems to have perked up now that the festivities are in full swing. He gives both of the ladies a smile and a nod before moving to pour himself a glass of wine. Then he notices the label. It's a wine he and Lilah have shared before. He glances over his shoulder at her.]

I see you've brought an offering.
succubitch: (I like folding ok)

[personal profile] succubitch 2012-11-29 10:39 am (UTC)(link)
[She smirks a little as she hears Wes' voice, turning around to face him.]

It's customary, isn't it?

[And no one wants her cooking.]
demonologist: (small smile)

[personal profile] demonologist 2012-11-30 12:13 pm (UTC)(link)
Perhaps, but since when did you ever do what was customary? And besides, this vintage is, well, it has sentimental value. Or at least I thought so, at the time.

[His gaze is a touch warmer than is perhaps appropriate, given the circumstances. In fact, there's a distinctly 'private joke time' gleam in his eye. He deliberately pours himself a full glass and then takes a savouring sip.]
succubitch: (Stoic)

[personal profile] succubitch 2012-12-01 09:06 am (UTC)(link)
Does it? I hadn't noticed. [Or if she had realized her mistake there, she certainly isn't about to go admitting that. She's better than such weak moments.]
iamdamnloyal: (e} totally adorable yuh-huh)

[personal profile] iamdamnloyal 2012-11-22 09:45 pm (UTC)(link)
[It's highly possible that you've seen Harmony coming and going a few times through this part of the tower. She's trying to make it seem casual, that she's going out to get something, that she forgot to turn off something at her office - all the usual excuses that someone makes when they need to go really fast to a building in the center of town to be with both sets of your friends on the holiday.

She's just come back - or maybe you're catching her on her way out. Pick one and she'll fumble through this awkward moment!]


luthored: (and then it rises with the fall)

[personal profile] luthored 2012-11-24 12:55 am (UTC)(link)
[ Yes, all the food!

Except she can't eat anymore. Or, well, she could probably eat a
lot more. But she knows if she does it will look strange, so Lana's stopped after her third slice of pie.

And making animal shapes with her napkin. Idle hands! Someone's distracted. ]
demonologist: (S4 - can hold my own)

[personal profile] demonologist 2012-11-29 05:10 am (UTC)(link)
[Wes has been feeling strange all through dinner. Not in a bad way, necessarily, just that he's been having impulses which - had he been thinking more clearly - would have been troubling. He's warmer than normal, some would even say a bit flushed. Which would explain why he'd undone another shirt button. Perhaps he's just mildly tipsy - not that he recalls drinking more than he normally would.

Right now, he's leaning back against his chair and musing to himself that the table is full of rather impossibly attractive women. Each and every one of them are stunning in their own right. Even Simon is an extremely handsome fellow. He's in very good company tonight.]


We ought to have a toast. Each of us going around the table and saying what we're thankful for.
luthored: (she falls apart)

[personal profile] luthored 2012-12-07 11:54 pm (UTC)(link)
[ She starts to try to come up with some stupid excuse for Fred, but she's glad when Wesley interrupts, and she turns her attention on him. He's been acting a little strange all evening, but this is something she relates to.

It actually makes her throat catch and eyes well up, if only because that's exactly what Clark would have said. She looks down, the cloth napkin in her lap having shredded in half without her realizing it.

Quickly stuffing it under her leg for now, she nods and reaches over to pick up her wine glass to hold up. Lana's voice is steady and pleasant as ever, more than accustomed to swallowing her feelings (blinking back tears) and putting on a show when needed.

And it is a show, because she feels grateful for nothing but her powers anymore. ]


I agree. I, for one, am thankful for this delicious meal, and for those that made it possible. I'm glad to have met all of you, [ A glance at Lilah barely registers as she carries on. ] and for the chance to have known you like a family.
likethetragedy: (Searching for something to say)

[personal profile] likethetragedy 2012-11-23 07:20 pm (UTC)(link)
[Elektra fully intends to sneak into the kitchen and try to tackle that stack of dishes... but a room with weapons can be distracting. She's going through it now, trying to figure out what to use and if it would even be alright to use it.

No one be shocked she still has the energy for this.]
likethetragedy: (I know you'll be alright)

[personal profile] likethetragedy 2012-11-27 02:30 am (UTC)(link)
I'm fine. [She's paying more mind to the weapons than anything else.] I don't really do sick.