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]

"You have no need to worry. You are not from my world, so I do not expect you to know the customs or traditions. You can not misstep around me."

Aslan chuckles. He places one of his giant paws forward. "I am very real."

[alittlehinky]

Cricket bets he could find a way to misstep, if he tried hard enough. He's not going to, though, and it sounds like honest mistakes are acceptable.

He smiles tentatively, eyeing that paw, which is probably bigger in diameter than his rib cage. It seems like kind of an offer to shake hands, though, so he takes it in that spirit and puts his own hand over it.

"...wow." Lion fur does not feel like he expected. It ain't like petting a cat. The individual hairs are bigger, to match the rest of the Lion, and somehow still pretty smooth and soft, and warm.

It takes him a second to recover and pick back up his end of the conversation. "So, d'you live here? Or are you stuck or just visiting?"

[thewiselion]

Aslan had offered his paw to Cricket in the sense to comfort the young man. And so he nods when Cricket puts his own hand over the paw.

His paws are quite bigger than Cricket's hand. Aslan takes great pride in the softness of his fur.

"I am exploring. I do not get the chance to leave Narnia often."

[alittlehinky]

Well, Aslan may be stuck having his paw petted for a couple minutes, here. Soft fur is nice to touch, and he seriously doubts he'll ever have another chance to pet a lion. Unless, of course, he sees Aslan around again and he's amenable. It seems like it would be rude to ask for cuddles, though.

"On account of your responsibilities? So this is like a vacation, then?"

[thewiselion]

Aslan does enjoy the company of humans. And he is the one lion that would enjoy cuddled. The High Kings and Queens hugged him all the time.

"An opportunity to explore a new land and make new connections. Not quite a vacation, for I might find some way to benefit my land."

[alittlehinky]

He nods his understanding. "Is there something your land needs? I mean...I guess I got nothing to give you if there was, but I'd keep an eye out."

He pauses a second, sheepish, then asks, "D'you like fish? Only I found a couple spots around to fish in, and the lady I'm living with doesn't eat meat so I don't want to bring fish home out of respect for her. So if you wanted sometime, you could come along and split my catch."

[thewiselion]

"It is always good to learn new things. So if you think you could educate me on something I might not know... it would be a great honor."

Aslan twitches his tail. "Fish are a favorite food of mine. I would enjoy sharing a hunt with you."

[alittlehinky]

"Not sure I know much that a lion would find useful...I 'spect you wouldn't want to drink moonshine, and drivin' wouldn't do you no good. I could tell you stories, I guess."

And catch fish! This sounds like a fun outing to Cricket already. "I'd want mine cleaned and cooked. Probably fry 'em up over a fire. But if you wanted to just eat 'em right out of the water, I wouldn't mind."

[thewiselion]

"Moonshine is a favorite drink of some of the Satyrs I visit. If you had any that I could bring them, that would be appreciated."

"I do not mind a nicely cooked fish."

[alittlehinky]

"Satyrs, really? I'll give you some to send 'em when it's all made up. I reckon they'll have a hire tolerance than a human person, so if I get it a little too strong to start with, maybe they'd like it anyway."

And fish is a given. He'll come looking for Aslan next time he has time to make a catch.

[thewiselion]

"Sounds good to me. Good fortune." Aslan bows his head.