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

[mudblood_andproud]

"A magical person can take a Muggle to Diagon Alley. My parents accompanied me for first-year shopping." Hermione notes. CJ finishes the bacon, giving Marie little kitten kisses.

"It is best seen in person. I could arrange a visit, if you would like."

[to_the_wolves]

"Are you serious? Am I allowed to visit and shop in the real Diagon Alley?" This day is simply amazing and Marie can't help but smile like a five year old on their birthday. But then, she remembers that Hermoine is extending this offer and it would be wise to offer something in exchange.

"What form of compensation would you like?" Marie finds her hand idly petting CJ, tapping on the plate to signify that he can take whatever he wants form her freely.

[mudblood_andproud]

"I am sure that you will spend a lot at the shops, and support our economy. Trust me, that is enough. Especially now that is the war is over."

CJ rubs up against her hand. And then bats a strawberry his way.

[to_the_wolves]

"Of course. I'll need to find a currency conversion shop in the Nexus, but if I can help by giving money to your world, I'm more than happy to do it." Now she's running through her travel checklists, listing them off vocally. "You'll need let to let me know what attire I should wear. What things are acceptable to say and vice verse. Any cultural things I should be mindful of."

She's done way too much travelling to different worlds and wants to respect them without disrupting the natural flow.

[mudblood_andproud]

Hermione smiles. Sounds like she and Marie have a lot in common.

"The biggest thing is that as a Muggle, you might have a lot of Wizards and Witches curious about you. During the recent War, it was not safe for Muggles to be in the Wizarding world. And things are just getting back to how they were before."

"But things are getting better." Hermione notes softly.

[to_the_wolves]

In terms of knowledge, world travelling is something Marie has needed to perfect over the years. Getting items people desire requires ample research and people who assume they'll find things on a whim can be greatly disappointed.

"That's fine. I figure as long as I'm polite and respectful of your world, the interactions will go peacefully. I don't wish to cause anymore issues, especially after war." Marie wants to make sure of that, as she pulls out her PINpoint, examining her schedule for the next few weeks.

"What day and time would work best for you?"

[mudblood_andproud]

Hermione reaches into her tiny beaded bag, and pulls out a large schedule planner. It should have not been possible for the large black planner to have even fit in her tiny clutch.

She opens it and flips through her own schedule -- written in black ink and by quill.

"Next Wednesday? The afternoon?"

[to_the_wolves]

What? The magical bag is definitely noticed, so Marie is trying not to stare while Hermoine addresses her. She recovers by pulling out her smartphone and quickly skimming through her schedule for next week. There'a small meeting scheduled in the afternoon, but thankfully it's with a client who doesn't mind rescheduling. Maybe she'll bring him back a souvenir as compensation.

"That day works for me. Where would you like to meet up? Let me also give you my contact number as well."

[mudblood_andproud]

"We should meet in the Nexus, so I can guide you to my door." Hermione suggests. She takes out her PINpoint so she can take Marie's contact number.

[to_the_wolves]

"Of course. We can meet here since we both know the location." Out comes the PINpoint and Marie eagerly gives up her personal contact information.

"Thank you once again for everything, Hermoine."