It's That Time Again

[fredless]

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.

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/tags in fashionably late

[pompous_today]

[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?

there is no late!

[fredless]

[There's only one face that Fred doesn't actually know that's shown any inclination of coming that day, so she immediately untangles the mystery to determine this to be Simon. And yes, she thinks about Kaylee then, it all makes a certain amount of sense]

You must be Simon. [Fred smiles widely while moving to offer a hand] It looks like you found the tower alright.

[pompous_today]

[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.

[fredless]

[Exploring. Fred remembers how that was, checking out every nook and cranny after she first arrived]

Really, you don't have to thank me. Everybody should have a place to go on Thanksgiving.

[pompous_today]

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?

[fredless]

Well, I tend to think it's an improvement if sooner or later we all stop being a little less strange. To each other, I mean. Individually, well that's just a matter of personal preference.

Fred smiles]

And I'm just going to order you to enjoy yourself.

[pompous_today]

[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.