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Remus J. Lupin ([personal profile] natureinblood) wrote in [community profile] capeandcowllogs2009-12-22 07:29 am

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Who: Moonybase and YOU
When: 23 December 2009. 8am - 10pm
Where: Moonybase.
Summary: An open invitation to a party never looked so good. Check your weapons and powers at the door.
Warnings: Probably everything. Please see this post for details.
Format: Whatever works. Don't forget to add your tag.
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Remus had been to enough Christmas parties in his lifetime to know when one would end disastrously, including those that had been specifically dated to avoided interfering with other Christmas plans that the guests might have. This was one of them. But his tolerance had kept him quiet, the happy act of cleaning and decorating taken to as easily as any other task he did.

The twins had also been enlisted to help, given the important task of stringing a length of bright red ribbon and pine up the staircase to the second floor. The soft white lights that followed were magic. In fact, none of the lights, save for whatever lamps or overhead lights that Miles insisted upon, were run by electricity, and many were candles, kept only from setting anything ablaze by a flame-freezing charm.

By the time the morning of the party rolled around, the house looked as if it had been pulled straight out of a Christmas card, Remus borrowing from what he remembered of Christmases as Hogwarts and the Burrow, including a single bit of mistletoe in the entry. The snow helped, piling nicely (if in an oddly organized fashion) outside thanks to a little help from Miles, adding to the image; if nothing else, Remus was happy with it, the certainty that he would wind up having to transfigure another person into some sort of object nagging at the back of his mind.

Tin whistles, toy rocking horses, and sprigs of mistletoe were likely going to be very common later in the evening, he mused, tapping his wand rhythmically against the palm of his hand in thought as he checked everything over once more, walking through the sitting and dining rooms and out into the backyard where the tree house had been built out of ice and wood into the tree there. The floating green structures that Kyle Rayner had promised to provide were still missing, but they would be there soon enough.

He pocketed his wand and walked back into the house, shaking free the snow from his boots, and glancing at the clock. People who had offered their assistance had been asked to come early, which meant that the kitchen was soon going to turn into a madhouse, the extra stove only offering so much help. It also meant he had best make tea before he was banned from the room.

ooc; alkdsjfa you guys are amazing <3 For your convenience, links to the separate comment sections. To keep the death to your bandwidth down a little.

EARLY ARRIVALS: VARIOUS PREPARATIONS
TIMELY ARRIVALS: CHECK YOUR MOTIVES AT THE DOOR
SOCIALIZING FOR FUN AND PROFIT
GO AHEAD! TALK WITH YOUR MOUTH FULL!
I'M GOING TO PISTOL-WHIP THE NEXT GUY WHO SAYS 'SHENANIGANS'
THIS IS WHY MANKIND INVENTED THE 'GUEST BEDROOM'
AND THEN EVERYTHING ELSE HAPPENED HERE
TAKING YOUR TOYS AND GOING HOME
shiromadoushi: (Happy ^_^)

Book. :) Short tag cause lol, heading home from work :D

[personal profile] shiromadoushi 2009-12-22 08:05 pm (UTC)(link)
Bakura didn't at all seem to mind the care Blue took. Most of the time he didn't get to see when people opened presents, unless it was Yuugi-kun or someone similar who was always too excited to wait, so watching the almost ritualized opening just made him all the more giddy.

He beamed at Blue's smile, feeling rather warmed by it. "I'm glad you like it!"
soldieringblue: (‹when we meet again›)

[personal profile] soldieringblue 2009-12-22 08:16 pm (UTC)(link)
Blue's hands carefuly opened and settled the clean, new pages in front of him, regarding the texture and colors therein. It was quite beautiful to look at, and if what the photos depicted were anywhere near this vibrant...

"You will have to tell me what I can do in exchange," he said, looking back at Bakura. "Not out of obligation, but...I would wish to do likewise."
shiromadoushi: (Small smile)

[personal profile] shiromadoushi 2009-12-22 08:44 pm (UTC)(link)
Bakura looked almost embarrassed at this, though no less happy. "Anything would be fine," he assured warmly. Any present he got from a friend, no matter what it was, would be treasured.
soldieringblue: (‹when distance is palpable›)

[personal profile] soldieringblue 2009-12-22 08:51 pm (UTC)(link)
He shook his head. As much as he expected that--"I know, but I would like it to be something of use to you in some way, as well. Is there anything you have been in need of, for any reason?"
shiromadoushi: (Embarrassed laugh)

[personal profile] shiromadoushi 2009-12-22 09:15 pm (UTC)(link)
Bakura shook his head slightly. "I can't think of anything, really. I have what I need," he smiled warmly. He was in such a good mood, he felt like he didn't need anything but the friends around him.
soldieringblue: (‹when your light warms me›)

[personal profile] soldieringblue 2009-12-22 09:23 pm (UTC)(link)
A little sigh, smiling in an 'oh, you' sort of way. "Very well. I will attempt to find something for you, regardless. If that is acceptible."
shiromadoushi: (Not an evil power-hungry DM at all)

Really, when does he ever have a concept of his own needs? :)

[personal profile] shiromadoushi 2009-12-22 09:50 pm (UTC)(link)
Bakura smiled warmly, giving a nod. "Of course it is," he assured happily.
soldieringblue: (‹when there is time for repose›)

[personal profile] soldieringblue 2009-12-22 10:10 pm (UTC)(link)
With that, Blue's eyes closed, though the placid smile remained as he leaned into the seat and drew in a deep breath. He was glad to have Bakura nearby; directing focus to him kept the din around him from becoming overwhelming for the moment--save for the minor outbursts or spats here and there that all but had neon "PAY ATTENTION TO ME" signs. Though this was nothing Blue could say he could endure more than once in a while, he liked it.
shiromadoushi: (Contemplative)

[personal profile] shiromadoushi 2009-12-22 10:16 pm (UTC)(link)
Bakura gave a small smile, taking the moment to relax as well. "There really are a lot of people here," he smiled, looking out at the crowds. "It's really amazing. It somehow never feels like there are this many of us when it's just over the network," he said with a soft laugh.
soldieringblue: (‹when voices echo›)

[personal profile] soldieringblue 2009-12-22 10:27 pm (UTC)(link)
"Yes," Blue's eyes opened slowly, watching as Bakura did. "Yet...this is, perhaps, merely a small fraction of us, past and present. We are...our own population, here."
shiromadoushi: (Small smile)

[personal profile] shiromadoushi 2009-12-22 10:34 pm (UTC)(link)
"Un," Bakura nodded, still smiling. "All just having one thread in common. Moments like this... it's almost mind boggling, really. But in a good way."
soldieringblue: (Default)

[personal profile] soldieringblue 2009-12-22 10:43 pm (UTC)(link)
A thoughtful pause. "When," not if, "the chaos resumes...I wonder how many will recall things such as this."
shiromadoushi: (Small smile)

[personal profile] shiromadoushi 2009-12-22 10:54 pm (UTC)(link)
"Hopefully most, if not all of them," Bakura smiled. "Though I'm sure it'll only be a few. But it would be nice if more did..."
soldieringblue: (‹when i can breathe again›)

[personal profile] soldieringblue 2009-12-22 11:10 pm (UTC)(link)
It was, Blue figured, no more than wishful thinking. A single positive gathering does not change a lifetime of tendencies for trouble on the part of many. He would not put too much faith in it, rather, he'd simply enjoy the time as it was.