Time for a big ol' Nexus Block party

[sumarusfinest]

On a sleepy summer morning a wonderful smell begins to waft throughout the Nexus. For those familiar with this place there can only be one explanation but for those new faces to the nexus this may be a strange thing: seeing so many people flocking toward the sweet and savory scents perfuming the Nexus.

There are a few tables set out this morning in the Plaza in front of a small cafe loaded with several carafes of coffee, a myriad of pastries from more than a few different worlds and cultures, and a large pan of eggs and sausage kept warm over a chafing dish. On either end of the table are disposable plates, cups, and cutlery as well as a few welcome pamphlets in a small container. Along the front of the tables is a hand made banner.

Meet and Greet

Manning the tables is Katsuya Suou, red apron on and a cup of coffee in hand. He looks far too cheerful for how early in the morning it is. It's always satisfying to put one of these on and see the throngs of different people stuck in line together to get their food and find a place to sit among the tables and couches nearby.

"Right then, is anyone hungry? I've got more than enough here for everyone so please mingle among yourselves or feel free to ask me anything you'd like."


((OOC: This thread is ALL ABOUT threadjacking and hopping. I encourage folks to tag on each other's comments and mingle rather than to reply only to me. This is a huge opportunity to have your characters interact with people they wouldn't have talked to before. Branch out! Meet new people! Scheme new schemes! Steal the last chocolate croissant!))

Comments

[thewiselion]

"I need not to see them." Aslan reassures the Summer guardian. "It is good that you brought gifts for those hosting an event, during this time of year."

[juststeverogers]

"Let's just say I'm ready for some no trouble gatherings for a while. If this is what it takes to ensure them, then I think it's worth it. We don't mind, either. Much less so when I see a friendly couple of faces here."

Steve reaches up with one finger and gives Ghost a tiny boop to one of his points with a soft smile. He feels a lot better seeing the two of them here together.

"I've been good, Ghost. How goes the hunt on your ends?"

[houmaprotector]

"Alec Holland. Some call me the Swamp Thing." He can't eat but his toes do extend slightly, unseen, to root in the sunshine. Watching the meat makes stare passively. The one thing he doesn't miss is steak. A good juicy steak...

He shakes his great green head, "I tend to keep to the forests...out of town. Apologies in advance. They've become swamps at this point."

[poetwarrior]

Faris has been compared to a dragon so many times that he has begun keeping watch for an opportunity to meet one, and he catches a glimpse in his peripheral vision before the creature abruptly vanishes from view. The K'da swiftly moves forward, hoping he is not too late.

He turns his head this way and that, and sees no flash of scales. Perhaps someone else knows which way they went? "Excuse me," he says politely, "have you see a dragon recently?"

[houmaprotector]

"My mother was a good hostess." She took to being a southern hostess well, "Years ago, but I still remember. I was hoping to make things...

I was hoping to make a positive impression."

[thewiselion]

"Impressing who?" Aslan looks around. He knows that people can be hesitant to approach a Season spirit. Especially one that does not have a human form.

"You are who you are."

[juststeverogers]

"Art's a good thing to have. A reprieve for the soul and a way to busy the hands."

Steve gets it. His sketches were all he had of some people for an awfully long time. Are all he has left of people long dead and gone now. He's glad Hunter hasn't lost his abilities there.

"Investigating...well, that's a start. Cna't fix it if you don't know what's happened."

[houmaprotector]

"I'm frightening. It's important I hold onto my humanity knowing that...and I miss people. I was human once."

It feels so far away.

[juststeverogers]

"What'd I do this time?"

The teasing lilt is easy to hear in Steve's voice. He waits for Harley to continue while sipping at his coffee. They make a really strong brew at the cafe but not overly bitter. Steve's a big fan.

Ah, that's an interesting question.

"Jim? I know him. He and I work out together and train sometimes. Good man." Steve nods. "There's a place around the Nexus that makes some pretty tough bags. Might be good for you."

[houmaprotector]

"I hurt someone."

A few people scatter as he moves to stand beside her. His fingers and toes take root and he closes his eyes in rapture before looking at her, shamed, "Trees are easier to understand then people but far...far crueler then people realize."

[juststeverogers]

"You need a hand with any of that?"

Steve starts to reach out with both hands but stops himself from jsut invading someone else's personal space.

"That seems a bit precarious."

[juststeverogers]

Steve's going to town on his own omelette when there's a bit of a clatter and a shower of pork smatters over Steve. He's going to smell like bacon for the rest of the day. He tries to keep it from falling all over the ground and gives the overloaded man a wry smile.

"A bit, but I'll live. You aren't limited to once through the line, you know..."

[sweetcandygirl]

"Was it on purpose?" Harley asks.

"What happened?"

[sweetcandygirl]

"Ya'know… just be the handsome man that you always are." Harley grins in reply to the teasing lilt. She can tease him back.

"I think I worried him, when I asked about joining in your bro running time." She laughs.

"But a good punching bag would be nice. A good way for me to vent."

[houmaprotector]

How can he even explain? "The green called for my help. I was summoned to protect it. I found it covered in webbing and a man pinned to it. I freed him and a hero stepped in to stop me."

There's a very long pause, "The green was a voice in my head. It said kill him. Kill all of them."

"Before I could complete that, the green of this dimension overpowered me and cut off my abilities. A good thing too."

[aribustenolupum]

"there's a couple of really good ones back there but they're kinda in seedy places."

He spears 3 sausages on his plate with a grunt, "I try not to visit too often though. I'm stuck here and my wife's back home. Any moment she's...she's...I want to be ready you know?"

"...Fuck these sausages are good."

[sumarusfinest]

"There's nothing wrong with a bit of domesticity, you know."

Huff. There's no real reason to take the bait though. It's a practical piece of clothing and he hates getting his good clothes dirty. It's the best solution for the problem. And it doesn't look bad, exactly. Just, domestic.

Majima has a point there.

"I put these on every now and again when I see lots of new faces in the Nexus. It helps people to find common ground and meet people who might be in similar situations. And well, it lets me give back to the community. Sometimes food isn't so easy to come by for certain worlds as others."

[aribustenolupum]

"I know. I just-" He might be a bit red, "I've been eating like a hog since I ended up here. I don't know where I'm putting it to be honest but I've been stressing out."

He pauses, "...Can I get you anything? A towel? I feel really bad man."

[gorogorogoro_chan]

"Ya wound me!" Majima dramatically takes a step back and gasps. "Helpin' a poor blind guy, and then cuttin' him down with cruel words."

He shakes his head and crouches down, setting his coffee and plate on the ground so he can give the kitten a gentle scritch on the head. "This little asshole's got himself a real appetite."

[to_the_wolves]

A wolf will certainly get the attention of another wolf in disguise, as Marie can't help but notice Bigby. She's also observant of the Nexus visitors who seem scared to approach the buffet in fear of invoking the wrath of a wolf. It takes some major convincing from Ice Bear to let her grab a plate full of meat, with the promise that the wolf won't cause any trouble. Hopefully he doesn't...

Marie walks over to Bigby, setting the plate down in front of him, then takes a seat across from the wolf.

"You've got serious guts to come here in that form."

[mudblood_andproud]

"You were the one picturing me as the old-wives tale witch." Hermione chuckles.

CJ butts his head at the scritches. "He is a growing Kneazle."

[turningcolors]

"I don't mind the heat or the cold so much but when it gets too much in either direction I really start to get annoyed."

Her season isn't known for extremes, after all. She can handle a wide range of temperatures, but they're usually fairly temperate on one end of the scale or the other.

"Mm." She's chugging that coffee like a champ. Sweet, sweet caffeine in her veins. "You've got a point. Plus, you can try out all different kinds of foods."

[to_the_wolves]

"I've been there before. Years ago, I would've killed for someone to help me out, so I understand the feeling." She takes a sip of her mimosa, a surprised look crossing her face upon hearing Kyle's words.

"Geez...You should get that looked at. I have a few addresses of some local Nexus clinics that I can refer you to. Don't let me forget to give them to you." She pulls out her PINpoint. "You have one of these, right?"

[sweetcandygirl]

Webbing? A hero?

"Oh. So you almost hurt Spiderman? Alec... he is just a kid." Harley pats his arm. A little worried about him.

"Do we need to find you a safe zone, where you can vent those feelings?"

[primelogic]

"I am usually to be found with my Bondmate, but he is not always available. I will be sure to inquire on your availability in such situations."

Spock has spent too long without his Bondmate at his side already to willingly be apart from the human when they could otherwise be together. Some company for when Jim cannot come with would not go amiss, however.