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

[rekindledtitan]

She sure doesn't look like any trouble Blaze has encountered before, so she gets a polite nod when she gets close. Ghost spins nervously when addressed, however, and his Guardian's gaze falls on the young woman once again. The little bot is shy by nature, and he's been especially so in recent months.

"Uh... thank you."

[sweetcandygirl]

"Are you both keeping an eye on things?" She smiles brightly.

[poetwarrior]

It is not in her nature to be selfish or greedy, so Chanath does not hesitate to offer the human a pastry from her plate. "There are many good-smelling foods here today. These are my favorite I have tried." She does not know what a peach is, but the fruit filling is sweet and soft, satisfying in both taste and texture.

[losthunter]

"Thank you." Hunter grabs a napkin for the pastry that she offered.

"Peach. I love peaches."

Bigby Wolf | The Big Bad Wolf

[big_bad_sheriff]

You'd better hope there are a lot of sausages, because there is a wolf the size of a truck planning to raid the breakfast buffet. Sure, he could take human form and make use of having actual hands, but people tend to stare or scream when a naked guy shows up and he doesn't feel like going back home to find his clothes.

But damn, it's hot, and black fur isn't the best thing to have in summer. Hmm. Wonder if the Nexus winds will obey him, here. He huffs and puffs, and doesn't quite blow the house down, blowing just enough to command a breeze to settle in across the area of the gathering.

[big_bad_sheriff]

That sure doesn't look like a mundy, and Bigby is immediately intrigued. He cuts an intimidating figure above much of the crowd himself, padding closer to investigate, the smell of fresh fruit easily reaching his highly sensitive nose.

"Wise lady," the massive wolf says, looking over the spread the green man's carrying. He's not much of a fruit or veggies guy, himself, so he doesn't take anything. "Manners're what keeps people from doing some pretty stupid shit."

[big_bad_sheriff]

Bigby smells him long before he sees him, and what an interesting smell that is. A lion that's practically dripping with magic, an almost wild scent that reminds him of the Homelands. Maybe a Fable, maybe something else, but definitely not a glamour.

"I'm gonna assume you're not an escapee from the Farm," the giant wolf says.

[jarheadclan]

Hey, two of Jake's favorite things in one place. "Hey, Alec," the Na'vi greets him with a broad grin, snagging one of the dragonfruit on offer, not that he has any real idea how you're supposed to eat it. "Wow, that's a hell of a spread. You throw this together last minute?"

[houmaprotector]

It's a talking wolf. For one moment Alec thinks Buddy? but of course not. He'd sense the Red's avatar. This is no avatar of the red but a part of it all the same.

Hmm.

When he mentions Manners There's a bright sense of shame and the grass under his feet yellows slightly. Manners like not breaking a man into bits? This guy wasn't there. He couldn't have been talking about that. Unless he was the guy in the red and blue?

"People like me have to watch...ourselves." He shrugged his massive green shoulders, "Step wrong and people will...be scared. Rightfully so."

He hesitates before nodding, "I'd offer a hand but I don't know how that might work. I'm Alec Holland."

[jarheadclan]

Jake chuckles in amazement, watching that shit grow right before his eyes. Wild, man. "That's awesome. Bit big if anyone wants to sit with me though."

[houmaprotector]

"Jake." This guy gets it. The words of that girl echo in his mind. There are people who get it. This man is potentially one of them. He knows the shock of being thrown into another place, finding a place in that other place.

Several people around the party pause and gasp in wonder as the grass brightens and Alec looks abashed, "...Is it a party foul if sudden plants pop up? Never something I had to worry about."

You know. Before.

"I did. I tried to think of as many fruits as I could and paired that down by...a lot to stuff most human beings and living creatures eat. Want me to open that for you?"

Most of the time fruit wants to be eaten. Vegetables too. While trees and other plants have grand notions of themselves and their place in the green, the things that human beings grow and consume accepted ages ago their role in the circle of life and were even proud of it.

[thewiselion]

"I am glad that we had a chance to see each other again." Aslan nods.

[thewiselion]

Aslan sniffs the air as an interesting scent reaches him, long before Bigby reaches him. And he is curious about the Beast that approaches.

"I am not. And you are not one of the Lieutenants loyal to the Witch either."

[mudblood_andproud]

Hermione sits herself on a chair still her size, and casts the Engorgio spell to make the legs grow taller, so it reaches the table easily.

"Not with the right spell in place."

Re: Blaze-37 and Ghost

[houmaprotector]

Alec isn't the most social creature either. Even with other beings who look different. Still, there's something comforting about more people who are burdened with glorious abilities then himself.

This is what he needs. It's a reminder. So he can have one foot in this and one foot in the world he feels far more at home in.

When he spots Blaze and the little ghost he approaches cautiously, pleasantly, "It's good to see you back so soon."

Re: Faris and Chanath

[houmaprotector]

"Chanath."

He no longer runs over to say hello or smiles easily but he has his own way of expressing pleasures. Small vines creep up the tables and startle a few guests as the air fills with the scent of flowers and earth. The warrior and her partner are two of his favorite people he's met so far.

"I brought you both a gift."

[aribustenolupum]

"I want to say thank you for helping me earlier. Things didn't go so well and I -" He bites his lip, "I reacted stupidly. I'm sorry for it."

He picks up his plate again, chewing thoughtfully, "How are you?"

Re: Bigby Wolf | The Big Bad Wolf

[aribustenolupum]

Well that's nice. It's a nice cool breeze and Kyle relaxes, easing back - nearly knocking into the big black creature that makes his eyes go wide.

"...Sorry. About that."

Please don't eat me.

"Sausage fan too huh?"

[to_the_wolves]

"I was actually going to apologize to you. To be honest, I was really hoping the information from your cell phone would've been enough to reverse track your door." Marie glances down at her plate in thought, hoping her next set of words are taken in a positive manner. "We're still trying, for what it's worth."

As for the question about her own well being..."I've been doing okay. Things are getting somewhat better with the boyfriend." It's a step up from last time, but Marie happens to catch sight of his hand and the blister.

"Kyle...what happened to your hand? Did you burn yourself?"

[boldygoing]

Clearly, she has good taste. Zunar's tail curls up high and he perches right on the edge of Jim's knee, leaning in her direction and batting a paw at her. Look at how cute I am. Get over here and pet me, please.

"Yeah, I can tell." Jim's still not quite sure what to make of her, but he nods towards a nearby chair. "Seat's not taken yet."

[thecompanyman]

"Huh? Oh, right." Rhys clears his throat and looks down at himself as if he'd forgotten what he was wearing, and brushes some imaginary dust off his shoulder. "I figured if I was gonna be CEO of Atlas, I should look the part. I've been pretty busy getting it off the ground."

[sweetcandygirl]

Harley takes the offered seat. And then reaches over to accommodate the offer of petting the kitten.

"Thank you for the offer."

"It is good to see you again."

[losthunter]

"CEO of Atlas? Wow you have been busy." Hunter smiles.

"Is that why you haven't been around for a while?"

[aribustenolupum]

"That's good! You've..." he sighs, "You've been kind to me and I really hope if you need anything you can like...talk to me."

He blinks, "My hand?"

He frowns at the blister, the boil is getting bigger and he frowns, "It just sort of happened. I think I'm allergic to something here."

[sweetcandygirl]

Oh wow! That is one big wolf.

And is there is a slight wind now? Neat.

"HeyYa! Do you need help with getting food?" Harley grins.