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

[magnetite_plz]

"You and Blaze are always so particular about titles. I will endeavor to remember that, Jesse."

As ever, her expressions are slight enough that they could easily be missed, but she is smiling ever so slightly when she flutters down to let her feet touch the ground.

"I am faring well. Without any instructions from yourself to adhere to, I have become rather invested fighting with Blaze on her home world. I hope that is not upsetting to you. I knew you were someone else, but without being called upon I had no way of reaching you."

[notalldead]

Oh wait. Waaaaait. It's clicking now. The wings really should have been a giveaway, but the rest of the changes, armour, no straps or chains, was dramatic enough that he didn't connect the dots. Jesse looks around for a place to put his muffin, eager to stand up and greet her properly, but upon finding none, just shoves it into his duster's pocket. Hands free now, Jesse hefts himself up onto his boots, dusting off his hands on the front of his shirt.

"Aw, heck, izzat you, Angel? I ain't seen y'all in a dog's age! Y'look great! The tin can look suits ya." He offers a hand for shaking! "And naw, naw, don't you worry none. I got mixed up in some stuff back on the yonder homestead and had to make a break fer it. Ain't no place for the heavenly host t'begin with."

[magnetite_plz]

The light of familiarity in his eyes has her standing a bit taller. Eager to show Sir Jesse just how strong she's become in her quest to be useful to himself and to Blaze. Though her time has been mostly spent with the Guardian, she has not forgotten the other half of her contract.

"One and the same. I even have a name, now. Blaze was gracious enough to provide me with an identity as well as a place on her firing squad." She leans forward and grasps his hand in both of hers. Even through the cloth gloves her hands are warm to the touch. "My name is Nike. I will always come when you or Blaze calls upon me."

[notalldead]

"Nike!" he repeats excitedly as he gives her hand two small shakes. Her having gloves on makes maintaining contact much easier. Were it skin on skin, he'd have pulled away at the first chance. "I know that one. Ain't it mean victory? In greek or latin or summat. Suits y'all just as good as the armour does. Always know yer gonna come out on top when y'got heaven's own on yer side." He gives the angel a wink before finally taking back his hand.

"Learnin' t'shoot too? Always a good skill to have under the belt and that's the god-honest truth. I try an' make sure all my gang at least knows their way around a .22 or a 9 mm. Mind, I'd love a time where we don't gotta consider that important t'know, but until then..."

[magnetite_plz]

"I was honored that someone so low ranking as I would be bestowed with a name befitting a goddess. It has given me much to keep in mind while I try to earn that name."

She lets Jesse pull away when she will. Honestly, having his approval as well as Blaze's decree in the first place fills her heart fit to bursting.

"Yes. My magics are useful to Blaze but they are not indefinite. Firepower is much easier to maintain in a prolonged assault." That Jesse also approves just makes Nike that much more sure of herself. "Until then I will fight to keep everything you and Blaze hold dear safe. You need only call. I will not hold you back."

[notalldead]

"Ain't ya'll already earned it? Near as I can tell, all fights you've thrown in with always had yer side winnin'. 'Sides, you may be rank 'n file in Heaven, but down here amongst the sinners, yer lofty as y'all can git. Don't go sayin' yer not worthy of nothin', cuz y'are." A nice cowboy peptalk.

"I'll keep yer aid in mind too. I dunno how much I can git away with callin' you back in Castlegar. Seein' an angel would start riots fer sure. At LEAST two gangs would prolly start torchin' things and kickin' up a fuss. And if two get goin', ain't long a'fore the rest start feelin' the heat." Politics are complicated back where Jesse comes from.

[magnetite_plz]

Oh, well now that explains quite a lot about the time they've been apart. If her arrival on a scene would cause more harm than good then it's no small wonder why he hasn't called on her for help for so long.

"I have a purpose helping Blaze with her missions, so I will keep busy either way. I do not wish to have my presence do ill to you or your world. I...only wanted you to know that my skills are always there for you to call upon if you would need them. Even in another world, it's your soul I'm bound to. Also Blaze gave me a peculiar device to traverse dimensions without being summoned through my contract. It has proven quite useful."