GRAND RELAUNCH BARBECUE

[heloise]

Who: EVERYONE
What: Awesomeness Committee BBQ party
When: Saturday, July 6
Where: Castle lawn and pool


So many days into summer and not a single pool party yet! Today castle residents may hear some noise wafting from the lawn and pool along with that distinct smell of the barbecue roaring. Oh yeaaah, Barney Stinson's got you covered, Paradisa!

The lawn area has been decked out all in colors, with the grills to one side and the chocolate fountain to another. For those more inclined to chill out and soak up the sun, there are picnic rugs rolled out on the green grass among any kind of game you could wish for. The pool itself has a few floating beds thrown in and all sorts of toys, with a changing tent set up just nearby for anyone who decides they want to get wet and wild after all!

All the fun is for forgetting recent horrors the residents have been through. So once the sun goes down, there will be a time to write down all unpleasantness, and set it to fire. But be careful not to stay out too late; the Castle may have a different idea of Cinderella once midnight strikes.


THE BARBECUE | LAWN AREA | THE POOL | PAPER LANTERNS

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THE BARBECUE

[heloise]

Beside the barbecue machines now hard at work is a hole in the ground filled with ice and every kind of booze. Beer Trench. The chocolate fountain is set up on another side, with every kind of food that can be dipped in chocolate. Help out with the cooking or help yourself to some meat and booze!

LAWN AREA

[heloise]

There are a few picnic rugs and large umbrellas set up for anyone who would rather take it easy and chill, but the real fun is happening over by the volleyball net, the Bocce area and the stakes still sadly devoid of horseshoes!

THE POOL

[heloise]

There are reclining seats set up by the pool as well as floating beds and every kind of inflatable toys thrown into the water for maximum funtime. Or go load up those soakers you got back in April while you're at it

PAPER LANTERNS

[heloise]

Once the sun dims and the noise quietens, a few ghosts will help give out paper lanterns and matches for any who would take it. You could write down the things you would wish away before letting the lanterns float into the sky or release them just so, unmarked.

[well_assembled]

Reclining seats are the best, Natasha found herself a prime chair spot, pulled out the sun screen and slipped on her shades. She hadn't wanted to event hink of pulling on a swim suit since she'd arrived, but who could say no to an event like this?

She'd be nosing out the food and drinks shortly but for now she was content as a cat in a sunbeam.

[bro_codebreaker]

Barney's taken the first shift at the barbecue pit, before his helpers show up. One grill is covered in burgers and hot dogs, and the other has a round of chicken wings in a thick buffalo marinade going. He has a dark green apron on so he doesn't get sauce all over his outfit, but aside from that, you guys have the swankest grill chef in history, pretty much.

At the moment, he's dancing and twirling his grill tongs as he's waiting for the perfect flipping moment. When he catches sight of you, he smiles like he's been waiting for you - YES YOU! - to show up, and the party couldn't start till you walked in.

"Hey, there you are! What up?"

[bro_codebreaker]

Once his fellow grillmeisters relieved him of his position, Barney grabbed two beers from the Booze Trench and headed for the pool. The mathematical statistics of Summer Party Physics dicated that chicks were most likely to gravitate to where they could get their tan on, and he was seriously not disappointed. Shifting one beer so that it dangled by its neck from between his fingers, he held it out at arm's length as he walked up to Natasha, glass still frosty from its stay in the trench.

"First round's on me."

[bro_codebreaker]

If your matches aren't working for one reason or another, Barney slips up beside you and grins, pulling a gold Zippo from the pocket of his waistcoat.

"Need a light?"

[well_assembled]

Oh, this must be the host, the guy who was touting the Awesomeness Committee in and of itself. She half chuckled and sat up, clicking the chair into a more upright position. "Спасибо." She offered her thanks in Russian because, well it wasn't exactly like she needed to hide or pretend here anymore was it?

She took the chilled bottle and twisted the top off it, sipping in toast to the bringer of the beverage. "So...do you always arrange huge parties for people you don't know?"

Re: THE BARBECUE

[pint_sized_carnivore]

Chie takes a deep breath, inhaling the smell of cooking meat. That sure put a smile on her face and made her stomach growl.

"This day is already awesome!"

Re: THE POOL

[pint_sized_carnivore]

Chie can be found relaxed on one of the floating beds with a huge grin on her face. It looks like she's got a new swimsuit.

Re: LAWN AREA

[pint_sized_carnivore]

Chie is just eating and watching everyone play. She might join them play if someone invites her to. But right now she's just enjoying the food.

Re: THE POOL

[luxe_can_kill]

Ah, Mitsuru thought her vacation in the cruise ship was short, but this makes a fine sequel to that. She was just relaxing on the reclining seats with a drink on her hand. She's wearing a swimsuit, of course, and some designer sunglasses.

[bro_codebreaker]

It was all Barney could do not to make a little high pitched "Thank you for the hot girl, God" noise when she replied in Russian. Hot damn. This was already the best party he'd ever thrown. He smiled, opening his beer as he replied: "As often as I possibly can. I've been here for years, and if there's one thing I know? It's that Paradisa needs parties."

Re: LAWN AREA

[thraxios]

Having bypassed the food entirely (good thing he didn't investigate the purpose of a 'barbecue' too thoroughly before coming), Gideon is walking across the lawn, mildly curious about the games that have been set up. He's not familiar with any of them, least of all the one requiring a large net, but he wouldn't mind watching.

[well_assembled]

That was actualy a pretty good answer and it made her smile, maybe even laugh a little. "You know, I think you might be on to something there." She shifted her beer to her free hand and extended the other. "Natasha Romanoff, I haven't been here a year yet, but it's been...interesting. I'd much rather see more of these kinds of days than some of our world changes."

[bro_codebreaker]

God bless the inventor of the bikini, Barney thought, as he wandered around the pool. Seeing that this girl already had a drink in hand, he mentally rifled through his Playbook until he found just the right approach.

"Nice Versaces."

Re: THE BARBECUE

[heal_theworld]

Martel has actually gravitated to the chocolate fountain, and is currently dipping in strawberries to eat. She has a bit of a sweet tooth and to be honest, not that much of an appetite.

She's enjoying herself so far, and is peering around, looking for people she knows.

[hatesgoodbyes]

Tex was grabbing a volley bally and nearly ran over the small figure. She stopped short in an impressive display of balance for as bulky as the suit of powered armor looked. "Whoa, hey..sorry. You ok?" Man if she kicked dirt on the girl she's gonna feel like crap.

Re: THE POOL

[lara_the_explorer]

Lara couldn't refuse the offer of free food and a day to relax. God knows she needs that after everything. The music that's playing reminds her so much of the parties Sam dragged her to, and they're the kind of jams she listens to anyway.

She's been swimming from end to end of the pool, wearing a black and white swimsuit (minus the gear and guns, of course). After a few laps, she stayed at one end of the pool to take a break.

[bro_codebreaker]

"Well, Natasha, if you're the only one who agrees with me, I'm still doing it right." He took her hand and bent down just long enough to kiss it. "Barney Stinson. Nice to meet you."

[hatesgoodbyes]

Volley ball? Oh yes! Hey it aint Grifball but it's still a competition and that is more or less what Texs thrives on. She's standing, full bodypower suit and all, at the net with a volleyball on her hip and her arm casually drapped against it to hold it in place.

"Come on ya babies....who's next?"

[bro_codebreaker]

Once Lara came to rest at the end of the pool, Barney was waiting, towel on hand. "Wow, you're good." He tilts his head, curiously. "In fact, didn't I see you on a team at Beijing in '08?"

[well_assembled]

She had to hold in a snicker to that, somehow it was more affectation than gallantry coming from a guy dressed like that. But he was harmless enough so..why not indulge in a little flirtation?
"I'm an agreeable kind of girl I guess. Nice to meet you too Barney, have to say I'm liking the idea of an Awesomeness Committee more and more all the time."

[bro_codebreaker]

Affectation was one of his many middle names, in all honesty, but if the shoe fit, he'd wear it all day long.

"Well, it does have open membership. Anyone's welcome to join."