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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
goryteller: (a very stressful time)

[personal profile] goryteller 2009-12-23 08:37 pm (UTC)(link)
[At Cameron's comment, he breaks into a laugh, because yes, he's holding a drink that very much looks like whiskey. He's less sure on his feet around Cameron than Nigel, if only because he doesn't know her as well, but still, he's relieved to see her. Relieved and happy.]

Oh?

[identity profile] mobius-bound.livejournal.com 2009-12-23 08:42 pm (UTC)(link)
[ She laughs in response and shakes her head, slightly. ]

I spoke with Captain Starbuck earlier and she was drinking whiskey. Kyle drinks whiskey. I wonder if there is a theme present.

How are you, Katurian?
goryteller: (pleased)

[personal profile] goryteller 2009-12-23 09:19 pm (UTC)(link)
It's not a bad drink. [Another smile, and a shrug, before taking sip.] But I'm, uh, I'm doing well, actually. I can really say that. How are you?

[identity profile] mobius-bound.livejournal.com 2009-12-24 02:48 am (UTC)(link)
I recall it being rather strong, but I have only had alcohol once. [ Cameron grins at him. ] I am glad you can really say that. I am doing well. My gift should have arrived, either today or tomorrow.
goryteller: (a very stressful time)

[personal profile] goryteller 2009-12-24 04:09 am (UTC)(link)
I don't do a lot of drinking. You'd think I should, ha, given everything, but I don't. It just-- [He makes a vague gesture.] It gives me something to do with my hands.

[A pause, and then:]

You sent me a gift? Really?

[He grins, a little sheepishly.]

[identity profile] mobius-bound.livejournal.com 2009-12-24 04:13 am (UTC)(link)
[ Cameron tilts her head at him - a gesture she does often when considering something, or having been told something that doesn't quite fit with her own understanding. ]

I was not aware people imbibed alcohol because they should. I thought it was a matter of personal preference and taste.

[ She nods, once. ]

Yes. We are friends.
goryteller: (pleased)

[personal profile] goryteller 2009-12-24 06:51 pm (UTC)(link)
It's the personal preference of not looking too much like an aimless idiot. [Another grin.] But thank you. I'll have to look for it. I'm sorry, I... I'm sorry I don't have a lot of money right now, but it does mean a lot to me, really, everything you do.

[identity profile] mobius-bound.livejournal.com 2009-12-25 03:46 am (UTC)(link)
You should not be sorry about your financial status, Katurian. Giving others gifts has very little to do with their ability to reciprocate.

I like your stories and I am concerned for your safety and well-being.