2020.11.13:A Fortunate Gathering/Text
Scene: Setting
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Food: The big bay doors of the machine shop have been opened and tables set in the openings laiden with food. Large aluminum pans of mashed tatters, corn, biscuits are set up to cater to whatever sized group shows up. The main attraction are the wide selection of main dishes. Everything from vegetarian curry to barbequed pork, grilled salmon and steak with some whole, rotisserie chickens - juicy and herb-flavored to whet the appetite. Drinks: At the end of the line are a mixture of different coolers, each one filled with ice and drinks in a set up where people take what they want and move on. Selections include beer, water and a few brands of soda for those interested. Tables: Sheets of plywood have been set up on saw horses to create long tables for people to sit and eat at before taking their comfort around the fire. Fire Ring: Chairs, benches and everything in between have been set in a large circle around the central fire where the flames are kept moderately high to provide light and warmth for the crowd. See also: .details/firepit for additional information. |
Scene: Welcome
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Welcome & Introductions
The young, bearded theurge smiles at the kinfolk's assistance and clears his throat with a faint smile. "Hey folks, for those who are new to the Gathering, let me first welcome you all here. I'm Jay Bergin, called Foe Hammer by the People but most people know me simply as Bergin or Berg." He smiles and looks around the gathered crowd as folks still continue to arrive and grab their food to settle in. |
"As you can see we have plenty of food and drink for ya tonight and you're welcome to take your fill." He takes a sip from his beer and smacks his lips with an audible 'Ah' in enjoyment. "But, since there are some who are either newly arrived to the community or it's their first time at the Gathering, I'd like everyone to introduce themselves so we might get to know you a bit better."
Spotting Journey of course Erin goes to give him a hug moving away from Stan. Erin smiles up at him then she goes to actually find a spot as she waves "Erin Harrison, Kinfolk to Mother Ananasa and related to the Fae" she then flops down into a seat as she seems to want to just rip the bandaid off.
Lyric peers over at Killigrew as she mentions an injury and then gives Journey a nod. He gravitates in the Elder's general direction, pausing as Bergin starts to speak. He glances around slowly, then once a few people have spoken, he does as well, his voice accented with a Middle Eastern sort of lilt, voice almost as pretty as the man himself. "Lyric. Bastet."
Tabi takes a sip of mead and steps forward. "Tabitha Danes, Tabi to my friends and Jumps-through-Fire to Family. Daughter to Bear, I am a Kovi Kieh born on two-legs." She raises her mead bottle in greeting. "I heal and I cleanse, for those that need my services."
Journey gets hugged by Erin, looking to the center of the gathering as Bergin kicks off, looking around and nodding to Lyric, and, looking back to the gathering, "Journey Farshi, Shaderunner of the Silent Striders. Elder Theurge of Homid birth, Alpha of the Zephyrs Hand pack, mated to Vesta Farshi of the Silent Strider Kinfolk, Father of Stephen Farshi, deednamed Baconcaller."
Gogh looks at people as they introduce themselves, and rubs the back of her neck self consciously. She steps towards the fire with stiff joints, and glances to Erin, to the others who introduce themselves. "Van Go Quickly. Most people call me Gogh" She says. Her voice is rather high, light, keeping with the look of her. The firelight gleams on her cheap white shirt "Here for work. Skulker of Mamma Rat, looking for short and long term contracts among the others" She says, taking a deep breath and shifting back from the fire, eyes bright and hands shaking "If you want to contract with me, let me know. Not money - looking to work for goods, mundane or other."
"I am Zoe Killigrew, daughter of Mist-Walker, grand-daughter of Shatters-the-Throne, great-grand daughter of Death-Sings-Loudest, great-great grand daughter of Voice-in-the-Silence, great-great-great grand daughter of Patriarch's Bane. Black Fury kinfolk, shapeshifter and enchantress." The kin finds a spot on the west side of the fire and makes sure there's room for her European shadow. Riding a pleasant buzz from the mead, she sets the bottle between her feet to let it settle.
And also, he's been offered Food, whether directly or indirectly, so Lyric looks between Journey and the food and ... bypasses Journey in favor of deliciousness. It's a slow meander in that direction, and when Gogh speaks, he upnods in her direction and reaches for something upon which to start piling food.
Brooke arrives just a bit into this, with a gadget in her hand she seems to be working on. Once she gets closer to them all, she slips it in her pocket and pats it once. She waves a hand, "I am Brooke Spencer, rited Hushed Blaze, Elder Galliard Glass Walker born on two legs, packed with Zephyr's Hand, member of the Random Interrupts, Master of the Howl for the Sept of the Enduring Spirit." Then she smells the food, but waits a bit to see if there is anyone new tonight.
Sten bows his head to Journey in respect then starts his own introduction "I am Sten Blixt, Stormhowler, Alpha of Frostbite under Hildisvini, Adren Skald of the Fenrir, blessed of Nerigal, son of Eric Blixt, Ironheart, son of Johan Blixt, Starsinger, son of Torbjörn Blixt, Redsnow, Son of Olaf Blixt Stormhowler, born to Fimbul Winter sept." nodding to those present with a broad smile "I also invite anyone who wishes to Ravenscar, our lands, our Longhouse, to meet with Frostbite, to learn of our hospitality and if so wish learn from what we learned in our time here in Prospect"
Robert lets Paul do the driving today, as he's busy looking at pictures on his phone. "Well, I'm sure she'll get along fine with the cats, as long as they know that he isn't food..." he's saying as he steps out of the jeep
Dalibor joins in with the chorus of introductions. "Dalibor Gataric, rited as Burns-the-Night, Cliath Modi of Fenrir and son of the mighty Andrej 'Cleaves-the-Sky' Gataric."
Gogh slumps near one of the fires, clasping her hands together frantically, shoulders rounded, and shooting little suspicious looks around before nodding to Lyric as he joins her
Smiling at Tabi, Erin gives her a hug as she comes closer. She looks around as people begin to introduce themselfs and she gives a little wave.
A Polynesian wolf with a golden pelt slinks out of the forest with a sled in tow. The Maori duo slide into the yard from a rear entrance and pull up shy of the main crowd. The golden wolf watches as Kora is able to get the first clasp undone and gets herself free of the sled's bindings. He yips happily and turns in a few circles, waggling his butt.
Paul parks the Jeep and laughs at Robert, "I told them, but expect them to harass her to no end." He steps to the back and pulls out a cooler of smoked fish."
Lyric loads up his plate quietly and then moves over in Gogh's direction. When he spots Paul and Robert and lifts his hand in a wave as he takes a seat over by Gogh. He smirks at something said and replies quietly
Tabi returns Erin's hug and then gestures Brooke to a seat next to her. "Please."
Scene: News
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-The News-
"Also, to continue the tradition of the competition, this week its a combination of the previous two with a bit of a twist. See, /this/ week, you'll need to jump and climb over a series of old cars to get to the place where you'll throw an axe to hit the target. It's not like our enemies are going to just stand around and let us hit them." The bearded Get smiles and gestures to a simple obstacle course that's been put together off to the edge of the yard. Hopefully people came wearing old clothes - or at least those who heard from last week. "Also, just a quick bit of news from the Daughter of Mother Bear, she is still looking for recruits to form a team of Smokejumpers to help fight the fires that have raged across the lands. All those interested in helping should speak to Tabi here," he points to the blonde-haired woman gathered around the firepit. |
Robert gets himself settled as the crowd grows, taking a moment to show Erin the picture of a multicolored squirel.. "Our new houseguest. Don't let the panther eat her." he says with a proud wink before taking a seat.
Journey looks around, tracking Lyric, Gogh, nodding to Sten, and looking over as Paul and Robert show up, then the Maori siblings, considering as he moves over towards the sled and pair with it.
Erin smiles at the hug and looks to Brooke "Please" she smiles at her rather brightly and then waves to Paul and Robert. It's a good thing that Tabi is hugging her right now. She gets to see the picture and ooooos "He won't, he isn't that mean he just would play a little he knows how to be gentle" she grins and hugs Robert and Paul before they find their seats.
Paul waves to Lyric and the others that he knows, which is alot of the group. He grins at Erin, returning her hug before placing his tray down with the other food stuff and following Robert to sit down.
Brooke smiles and replies, "Thank you both." She sees the picture being shown and notes what is being shown. "Just be careful with them. Squirrels are highly intelligent and crafty creatures. Just ask Bronwyn. Or Lleutrim. Or Skully."
Taika heads behind a scrapped Chevy and shifts back into his homid form. As he walks back out he sees Journey coming his way and he nods, "Shaderunner-rhya. Kia Ora.". Kora smiles and stays silent for now as her cheeks twitch.
Paul nods to the ones by the firepit, "This is a great place to get materials for my fire-pits and statues." He looks to Brooke and grins at her, "Yes'm Miss Brooke, and this one is /really/ smart, and the most colorful squirrel you ever did see."
Scene: Storytime
Scene: Competition
Scene: Wrap-Up
