There was always shelter [Open!]

[showsnopiety]

Who: All of you!
When: Aguril 23rd
Where: In Haven, specifically the mansion by the dragon boys
What: We all need some chill, time to get some chill.
Warnings: Tea drugs, so much pizza, possible angst, tba



Her announcement said it all; it was going to be some time to chill out and enjoy possibly sleeping or at least resting properly the first time in a week or so. There was the garden that was starting to grow well; there were a few heated rocks and blankets spread out; there was the smell of baked goods and tea in the air, with cups ready.

There were only two rooms that were forbidden, as shown by the ribbon on the doors: Caren's room and...well, looking inside there was a bedroom, and those who were aware before knew who it belonged to.

Otherwise, it's a large mansion with plenty of room to spread around. Flop down with your blankets, pillows, whichever-or use the supplies or cene to make sure that Caren can make a personal pizza.

Else, take a cup and see about taking a chance to calm down and breathe.

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Caren Ortensia | OTA

[showsnopiety]

Stretched out CW: catmint tea drugs

[She had a mug half full of catmint tea, and she was...a little out of it. She kept kneading the pillow that was under her, and her tail kept twitching every so often. If it wasn't for the pure white wings, she would have looked the very image of a cat. No wonder her pupils were so big as she peered up at whoever just came by.]

Oh hello. Welcome to the party? I've never hosted a party before.

[She's enough of a cat that she's flipping lowkey high.]

PIZZA

[And thus supplies or cene have been thrust under her nose. She made a soft noise, and her tail curled over itself, before she said:]

What kind of pizza toppings would you like?

Wildcard

Anything else? Lemmie know! ping me on plurk or on discord!

catdrugs~

[eluci]

[Noctis is there...semi-willingly. Prompto thought it would be a good idea to go, and he was too tired to say no, so there he was.

He looks like he hasn't slept in at least a day and thus took a token cup of tea, but has so far spent more time staring warily at it than drinking it. Hopefully Caren doesn't mind if he joins her--he's going to anyway, adding a blanket to whatever she has piled up and is just going to flop down nearby. After setting down the tea so he doesn't spill it.]

It's...not bad? Fluffy.

[Is he talking about the party or his pile of bedclothes?]

[showsnopiety]

[Prompto was well meaning and he was a very good boy.

And really, right now, Caren doesn't mind the company-right now she doesn't really mind anything. And seeing him flop down next to her had her smile, and move a wing out of the way so he doesn't accidentally get whacked or lay on top of it.]

A fluffy party? That's the first I've ever heard of one.

[Sorry Noctis, she's teasing. Gasp. ]

[eluci]

[Prompto is a very good boy. Young man. Whatever. He's two months younger than Noctis, he can totally call him a boy.]

No, it's...shut up, I'm tired.

[It's worth noting that he's not actually trying to nap or anything. He wants to, but...doesn't want to at the same time.]

Guess that's why I'm here...stuff smells good, but it doesn't make me want to go to sleep any more.

catdrugs ahoy

[futhark]

[ Caster arrives with a large bag of supplies. It wasn't even his idea to come to the party— see, coping mechanism of staring into the city while fish bite has been always the best one. On the other hand, she was his Master once somewhere, and that puts her on a list of people to "check how they're doing". So while he might have various ideas about what can he find here. Winged (high) cat wasn't on the list. However, he takes it in stride— ]

Hey— Direct me to the kitchen, so I can drop this stuff. [ He holds the bag up. And then after a beat he adds ] You look... different.

[ No shit, Sherlock ]

[showsnopiety]

[He was trying to be a good bean. And Caren knew that not everyone wanted to fish in order to chill out. Some people needed the safest place possible to relax like this.]

I'll take you there.

[She sways, but after a single wings beat she straightened out. They were lovely and white- and if she hadn't wrapped them around herself, they would be in the way.

Thankfully she doesn't look too much the part of a drunken bumble bee.]

You've missed a few full moons Caster. I don't blame you-I'm sure you were caring for your nearest and dearest.

[futhark]

[ Nearest and dearest, hah. What that could be truly for a Servants. Aside for the Master- in this world Bonded come closest to that. ]

Mmm, yeah, one to be exact. I saw your wings on the summons. [ But they didn't got to talk there, or even meet up close. People here change quickly, that's a given. ] I was talking about your clothes.

[ And since he's been following her, he closes the distance to pull at the tiniest, fluffy feather at the very base of the wing ]

Cat Drugs~

[ishisstrength]

[Justine has taken Caren up on her offer of spending both the day and night within her friends home. It's large and seemingly foreboding for someone to live in alone and Justine believes that Caren might need the company as much as she does.

She brings over a vast collection of blankets and sets them in the main family room for those who need to find a blanket but don't want to look very far.

She walks over to where Caren is sitting and smiles. Justine is dressed for a day of comfort and lounging around.] You're doing a lovely job. Please let me know if you need any help and also. [Justine holds up what looks like a little cat toy.] This is for you. It's enchanted to return back to you when you throw it. I have made something similar for Connor and I thought you might like it. Especially during the full moon.

[showsnopiety]

[She hadn't minded. There was a lot of cleaning she had needed to do before company came over and too...it was easy to throw her cares away with help from the tea.]

We may need to boil some more...

[Slightly baffled, she stared at the cat toy, before making a sound. It might have been a giggle.]

Did you fill it with catnip?

[ishisstrength]

I didn't but you should be able too.

[Justine smiles softly.]

I can prepare more tea if you need some.

Stretched out

[long_live_the_queen]

[Once again, Kaede had flowers crumpled into her hair and crest. And once again, they were honeysuckles. Nothing organized or carefully braided, though, and from the bits of green leaf stuck to Kaede's clothes she'd been busy elsewhere.

Now, though, she just looked down at Caren with an incline of her head, then deemed the place where she was standing fit to sit in. The antlered Chimera folded her legs and flicked her tail out of the way, her gaze absent and her posture oddly missing its usual tension. It wasn't entirely out of calmness, though.]

Can't say I have either. We're even.

[Kaede was in...a mood. One mostly there to cover up the aching sense of unease and lack of sleep, and silence the subconscious sounds of a rasping saw every time she closed her eyes.]

[showsnopiety]

[It looked as if Kaede was in the garden and-for a moment she almost leaned in and started to sniff. She managed to hold it back, watching as Kaede calm down to settle.]

Then double welcome to the party.

[She watched her though. There was something...not right.]

Kaede?

[long_live_the_queen]

[The reddish Chimera flicked her tail, staring somewhere distant. She scratched a feathered wrist where a dream had once laid heavy on it, not seeming to see Caren specifically once she sat down.

The scent of the tea stirred her out of whatever reverie she was in, though, and with a jerk of her head Kaede snapped back to the present.]

What?

Pizza

[wordsinthesoul]

[It is a very charming tail. Thancred gives her a thoughtful sound.]

A meat, perhaps- but what would you recommend?

[showsnopiety]

[It truly is! It's cute even.]

A chicken pizza with white sauce would go nicely if you don't like seafood.

For myself...I might go a little more basic with basil and cheese.

[wordsinthesoul]

Ah, well, if that's an option I believe I may just try it.

Simple but tasty! That sounds excellent. I imagien we can put that together easily enough.

Justine 💗 OTA

[ishisstrength]

Tea & Relaxing to the point of Accidentally Falling Asleep.

[Justine has taken Caren up on her offer of spending both the day and night within her friends home. It's large and seemingly foreboding for someone to live in alone and Justine believes that Caren might need the company as much as she does.

She brings over a vast collection of blankets and sets them in the main family room for those who need to find a blanket but don't want to look very far.

A few of those blankets join her in front of a window where sunlight splays in gleaming hues across the floor. Justine is sitting in a little nest of blankets with her bare feet covered for warmth. She's dressed for a lazy day around the house in lose comfortable fabric. Her dark hair gleams in the afternoon sunlight as she sips at her tea. It's very relaxing.

Too relaxing.

Justine's eyes flutter close and she drifts into a light sleep. Anyone sitting next to her might find her resting her head absently on their shoulder.]

Trying to Help.

[In between pizza, tea and impromptu naps, Justine can be found all over the house. She's either tidying up or cleaning up some abandoned tea cups. More than a few people have come and gone and Justine doesn't want to leave the mess for Caren to handle alone though she's sure that her friend likely wouldn't mind.

Cleaning is therapeutic for Justine and she uses that time to let her thoughts settle.

Hopefully she doesn't clean up any tea that hasn't been entirely forgotten.]

Wild Card.

[ooc: let me know if you want something with Justine since she'll be around Caren's for awhile. She likes having friends, it's weird.]

[runningscams]

[ Han had come for the food. They didn’t really have pizza where he’d come from, so he had to admit that he was intrigued by the idea of finding out what he was missing.

He had stayed for the tea, though. The promise of relaxation in this place where he’d been able to do very little relaxing on his own, was just too tempting to pass on. So while he’s sipping from his mug of tea and becoming a little to relaxed himself ... he ends up falling asleep himself.

With his body pushed up against the wall and his head lulled back, he doesn’t even notice that someone else might have used his shoulder as a pillow. ]

[ishisstrength]

[His should isn't particularly comfortable but the relaxing tea and the warmth of the evening sun had lulled Justine into a light fitful sleep. Her legs stretch out along his side while her arms gently intertwine with his.

She moves unconsciously towards the warmth his body provides but in the process she shifts and her cheek slowly glides off his shoulder before abruptly dropping, jarring her from her sleep.]

Oh.

[She's groggy and it takes her a moment to realize what'd happened.]

[runningscams]

[ Now it is a bit of a surprise to have someone in process of really curling up to him, but he doesn’t mind all that much.

If nothing else been snuged up to like that, for Han, reminded him of being a kid again. There had been nights where the temperature had dropped so sharply on Corellia that you couldn’t help curing up to the next person for a little extra warmth. ]

Hey. Sorry if I moved.

Archer | OTA

[boneofsword]

Did anyone order pizza?

[Those who have seen Archer prior to his draconic changes are in for a surprise. Outer corners of his eyes are framed by snake skin with soft, reddish sheen. Same skin covers left side of his face from his temple at the base of red horn to his chin. His pupils are slightly elongated and turning reptilian.

Of course he brings a lot of food in typical Archer way.]

I am here to support making the pizza. I've been experimenting with local cuisine and I'm willing to lend my expertise.

[It's hard to say if it's offer of help, or a challenge. Either way he makes himself comfortable in kitchen. One person or two at once he can chat with, but the moment the crowd becomes too big and becomes a problem he won't hesitate to kick them out. And he is not against using some of the nearby Witches for their fire (Caster, if you think of slacking off, you're mistaken.)]

Wildcard

(( ooc: if you want anything else just hit me here or on plurk. Archer will be preparing pizza according to requests too.))

Pizza!

[showsnopiety]

You're making a more localized version?

[She's not surprised to see him here; she knew making food was something he couldn't resist. And she knew he couldn't resist the large kitchen either.

But still, it was startling to see how far his transformation had gone, and how muc he still looked the same.

Caren leaned against the counter, adjusting herself so her wins wouldn't be in the way.]

Clever of you- doing something like you would at home might be wasted on pizza, considering the prices.

[boneofsword]

[Archer prefers to present it as just a skill he happens to posses and can so convenently use sometimes. But it's true, old habits die hard, he has to hide how his eyes lights up at the sight of the kitchen.

Despite Cwyld, this place is still more peaceful than what he's used to, and the months here softened him. Or maybe it's the Bond... whatever.

He puts a few handwritten notes on table. Those are suggested combinations of toppings for the more unique local ingredients.]

Most of the vegetables here are different than the ones I know. While sticking to the familiar options is a sound strategy, finding the best composition with most accessible vegetables is more efficient in the long run.

[Also new tastes, new dishes to try out— shut up, it's not like he likes to cook.]

[showsnopiety]

[She breaths out a small 'hah' before she moves closer to peer at his notes. He's put in some effort for this and it's kind of cute...and she has to wonder too if she did this for himself, to show off or...for a particular sort of person.]

And it is less expensive too, that's for certain.

You've practiced in your own kitchen, or is this your new testing area? I don't mind, but I am curious. I know one person in particular that would be enthused with anything that's pizza based.

[Steven seemed about ready to cry, so.]

Pizza

[wordsinthesoul]

[Well- that's certainly a level of changes, but- with talons and sprouting wings, it's clear Thancred's been undergoing his own.]

I'd appreciate that. It sounds simple enough, but I'd hate to be the cause of any trouble when we've been allowed the space. Are we beginning from scratch?