betterthanaplan: (taking this seriously)
Duke Crocker ([personal profile] betterthanaplan) wrote2019-12-23 07:41 pm
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The Cape Rouge, Port of Fandom, Christmas Eve

As a rule, he didn't tend to do much for the winter holidays -- unless you counted "go somewhere it's not winter" -- but some combination of Fandom's festivities and the cold weather had actually put him into something of a Christmas-y mood this year, so the Rouge's deck was -- well. Decked. There were string lights and garlands all over the open deck area, especially around the table holding the big thermos of hot, buttered rum. He'd set up a little fire pit on the metal cargo-bay doors, and the door to the galley and lounge below-decks was propped open with a now-dormant loaf of yesterday's fruitcake, in case people preferred to go in where it was warmer.

As discussed, Duke had only mentioned the party to a few people since planning it with Rey. It was Christmas, though, so if people decided to wander up and say hi, he wouldn't turn them away.

[up early and ready for all the slowplay. A few people in the know expected, but as it says in the narrative, it's open for wandering in if you want, too!]
outofherdepths: Jun Ji-hyun in Legend of Blue Sea (Impish)

Re: On deck

[personal profile] outofherdepths 2019-12-24 01:12 am (UTC)(link)
"Duke! Duke!" Lucy was barefoot but otherwise dressed, and was holding up a particularly bitey fruitcake. "You want this one?"

Someone had watched a Sesame Street episode about the importance of sharing.
thatwaslucky: (so precious.)

Re: On deck

[personal profile] thatwaslucky 2019-12-24 01:24 am (UTC)(link)
Rey still didn't actually know what to expect of tonight, but she was there right on time, and smiling at the lights.

"I like it."
thatwaslucky: (tiny smile)

Re: On deck

[personal profile] thatwaslucky 2019-12-24 02:15 am (UTC)(link)
"I can see why." She was probably someone who would love a good light display. "So, merry Christmas. Is that holiday spirit enough?"
outofherdepths: Jun Ji-hyun (Wary)

Re: On deck

[personal profile] outofherdepths 2019-12-24 02:19 am (UTC)(link)
"I have to share with them, too?" she asked.

The show had just said friends! It hadn't specified food sources!
thatwaslucky: (just chilling)

Re: On deck

[personal profile] thatwaslucky 2019-12-24 02:39 am (UTC)(link)
"Sure. I don't know what that is but it sounds better than vodka."

She would always remember the hand wash vodka.
thatwaslucky: (interested)

Re: On deck

[personal profile] thatwaslucky 2019-12-24 03:08 am (UTC)(link)
"Thank you." She took the mug to sip, and might've sounded a little surprised when she said, "Oh, that is better."
thatwaslucky: (talking to you)

Re: On deck

[personal profile] thatwaslucky 2019-12-24 04:15 am (UTC)(link)
"What was a worse idea was that I'm pretty sure I tried it on my own after that," Rey said, making a face. "That was about when things got fuzzy."
thatwaslucky: (just chilling)

Re: On deck

[personal profile] thatwaslucky 2019-12-24 04:26 am (UTC)(link)
"I was pretty useless for a good portion of the day," she admitted. It'd actually been the only day she'd taken off from her training schedule so far. "I appreciate you watching out for me, though."
thatwaslucky: (didn't hate hearing that)

Re: On deck

[personal profile] thatwaslucky 2019-12-24 05:07 am (UTC)(link)
"I did. And now I can say I got my one night to be an idiot."

She had not been bad.
okteiviakom: ([neu] warrior garb)

Re: On deck

[personal profile] okteiviakom 2019-12-24 09:35 am (UTC)(link)
Octavia went straight for the thermos just about as soon as she arrived. It was just her standard party procedure to prioritize the drinks and snacks, and guess that went for small gatherings, too.

Yes, she also snagged some gingerbread.
okteiviakom: ([pos] oof)

Re: On deck

[personal profile] okteiviakom 2019-12-24 09:37 am (UTC)(link)
Octavia was also very fond of the lights, no lie.

"Merry Christmas, huh?" she said, a little wryly. Wasn't really either of their holiday, right? Definitely wasn't hers.
okteiviakom: ([neu] new dawn fades)

Re: On deck

[personal profile] okteiviakom 2019-12-24 09:41 am (UTC)(link)
So... What did you say to someone you'd helped smuggle back from the mainland but hadn't really spoken to since? Despite sometimes visiting their roommate.

"Hey," seemed like a good start. And, it was just 'hey'. Because Octavia wasn't sure whether to call her Larceny or Lucy.
thatwaslucky: (tiny smile)

Re: On deck

[personal profile] thatwaslucky 2019-12-24 10:25 am (UTC)(link)
"Merry Christmas," Rey returned with a smile. "I guess for the first one I'm celebrating this isn't so bad."
thatwaslucky: (doing okay)

Re: On deck

[personal profile] thatwaslucky 2019-12-24 10:27 am (UTC)(link)
Rey had not actually met her yet, but at least she could make a guess at who she was. So she greeted her with a friendly smile and, "Hi. I'm Rey."

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