The Magpie Emporium; Friday, 08/19.

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To say Graham was enamored by the new giant space hamster plushies in the store that day was a bit of an understatement. Not so much for himself, of course, but, zounds! Triumph was going to love these things! As a...slightly gianter version of his own species (although Graham didn't think Triumph was from space, but anything was possible!), surely he would appreciate some other equally adorable larger versions of other rodents, too!

Of course, the process of trying to just pick one new plushy friend for his faithful steed and best friend in the world was quite the task, and if Graham didn't have some prep to do for his game that evening, he would have probably spent the majority of his shift flip-flopping back and forth until he finally reached the conclusion to get as many as possible. After all, Triumph probably got pretty lonely there in the stables whenever Graham couldn't stop in, the more friends he had there, the better, right?

He was already starting to give them names, this was dangerous....

Magpie Emporium is open!

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Browse on your Own - 08/19.

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Every purchase of a giant space hamster plushy is a purchase toward ensuring that Graham doesn't.

Shop with Graham - 08/19.

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He is there to work, after all, and not just daydream about filling the dorm stables with animal plushies so his capybara is not lonely.

The Game Lounge - 08/19.

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Grab a game, grab a table, grab some friends (or giant space hamsters!), and have some fun!

Graham's Table: Pre-Game Chatter - 08/19.

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It's always the largest table for Graham's group, if only to make room for all the snacks.

Re: Graham's Table: Pre-Game Chatter - 08/19.

[outofthequiver]

In an admirable attempt to keep at least a few healthy snack options at the table, Libby showed up with some cut vegetables to munch on, although she was already feeling pretty sure that most of those cut veggies were going right back to dorms with her later.

Or at the very least maybe she could ask Graham if Triumph would like them, too. And not just because it would be kind of adorable to feed Triumph a bunch of carrot sticks and celery stalks.

Mostly because it would be adorable, sure, but not just.

Re: Graham's Table: Pre-Game Chatter - 08/19.

[pun_king]

"Aww, hey, Libby!" said Graham, beaming happily at what Libby had brought, and, in another one of those odd moments where it seemed as though he and Libby shared some kind of brain, or something, declared, "carrots are some of Triumph's favorites!"

Re: Graham's Table: Pre-Game Chatter - 08/19.

[guillermothegreat]

Since Guillermo had his date date with Graham tomorrow having a marathon empanada making session, Guillermo decided to make a few different snacks this session. So while he did still have a lot of empanadas, he had also decided to make churros this week as well.

“Hi,” he grinned as he arrived, carrying his several containers that had a large selection of snacks.

Re: Graham's Table: Pre-Game Chatter - 08/19.

[pun_king]

Like Graham was one to turn his nose up at the likes of churros, either!

"Hey, Guillermo." He grinned at him as he gave a wave of his hand, then considered the containers was a certain knowing, clandestine, and all too excited sort of smirk before asking, "Practice round for tomorrow?"

Re: Graham's Table: Pre-Game Chatter - 08/19.

[guillermothegreat]

Guillermo beamed at that, “it is, I thought maybe just having a smaller selection tonight would be good preparation for tomorrow, so there can be plenty of empanadas for tomorrow,” he said shyly, “but I did also make churros,” he added.

Re: Graham's Table: Pre-Game Chatter - 08/19.

[pun_king]

"Oooooh!" Graham's eyes lit up with approval...and hunger. "I do love a good churro, too!"

And in case anyone was wondering why all of his stuff was going to end up with a light dusting of cinnamon over it by the end of the night...well...now you knew!

He chuckled a little, more at himself than anything. "Or several good churros, actually."

Who ever had just one churro, anyway? Really, now.

Re: Graham's Table: Pre-Game Chatter - 08/19.

[onlyajones]

It seemed that Jo’s father had taken her one off request for sweets as well as chocolates meant that it was now a regular thing to send her and Jo had found herself with another package full of chocolates and sweets this week but she didn’t mind because it just meant that she had more to share.

“Hello,” she smiled as she arrived carrying her box of treats.

Re: Graham's Table: Pre-Game Chatter - 08/19.

[pun_king]

Anyone who minded more chocolates and sweets was someone who should not be trusted!

"Hey, Jo!" Graham met her greeting with one of his own, a grin, and a wave of his hand. "Ready for more exciting adventures this week?"

Re: Graham's Table: Pre-Game Chatter - 08/19.

[onlyajones]

"I am," Jo nodded with a smile, "I enjoyed last week's session, I'm looking forward to seeing what happens this week," she told him.

Re: Graham's Table: Pre-Game Chatter - 08/19.

[pun_king]

"Then that makes at least two of us!" Graham noted with a chuckle, one that went a little sheepish as he rubbed the back of his neck. "Well...hopefully more than just the two of us. Hopefully, there's at least..." He took a moment to count in his head, and a little on his fingers. "...six of us excited, but, hey! If it's just us two, then that's at least a third, and that's not half bad!"

Re: Graham's Table: Pre-Game Chatter - 08/19.

[furrybluefreak]

Kurt showed up bearing gifts once again. A big bag full of containers with different types of cookies was held conveniently on his tail seeing as his arms were full of his gaming stuff.

"Hey Graham! How's it going? I brought dessert for us!" he said holding up the bag. " There's apple cider cookies, oatmeal raisin cookies, chocolate with chocolate chip cookies, sugar cookies, and lemon cookies."

He gave a smile to Graham. "I also have a batch just for Triumph too- carrot cookies!"

Re: Graham's Table: Pre-Game Chatter - 08/19.

[pun_king]

"Zounds!" Graham breathed out with appreciation, which turned into a laugh. "Cookies galore! Thanks, Kurt, these are going to be great! And I know Triumph will appreciate being thought of, too!"

Re: Graham's Table: Pre-Game Chatter - 08/19.

[furrybluefreak]

"Well, can't forget my friend's noble steed after all!" Kurt said with a grin. "You will have to let me know how he likes them!"

Re: Graham's Table: Pre-Game Chatter - 08/19.

[giveittoyoursister]

Vi had been marginally less distracted this week, and showed up with a box full of pastries.

Re: Graham's Table: Pre-Game Chatter - 08/19.

[pun_king]

"Hey, Vi!" Whatever her level of distraction, Graham would always be glad to see her. Doubly so, he would admit, when there were pastries involved. "I see you're ready to get another great game started!"

He meant because of the pastries, yes. He was pretty sure snacks were now just as crucial to D&D as the dice were, if not possibly more so, and his experience had yet to prove to him otherwise!

Re: Graham's Table: Pre-Game Chatter - 08/19.

[giveittoyoursister]

If there was one thing Vi had picked up from Steph, it was that snacks were vital to playing.

"That I am," Vi agreed.

Graham's Table: Gameplay - 08/19.

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Graham was realizing, as he sat there behind his screen with all the little pieces of what was about to go down in front of him, that he really should not have gotten so distracted by those plushies. But, either way, he had, technically, been prepared to go into this last week, but his plans to refine it before they got here was sort of out the window. But that was fine, he was...mostly ready, and so he cleared his throat before dipping into the recap.

"Where we last left off," he said, hands out as he lowered his voice to dramatically set the scene once more, "there was yet another commotion in this eventful tavern on this fateful night. Finally, the long-awaited Montague Silvertongue had taken the stage, in a dazzling, over-the-top performance that was sure to capture the attention of those eager to witness it...making it perfect for a few sticky-fingered goblins to sneak around and see what loose ends might be dangling out of unsuspecting pockets.

"Or so they thought, if it weren't for the keen eyes of our elven cleric Esthrana, who not only spotted the band of thieves, but boldly drew attention to their machinations with a burst of light and a mighty shout! The performance ground to a halt, all eyes now turned her way, and it was decided by the party, including Amenken coming in from the back alley, to do something about it. Which means...."

Graham trailed off a little, biting his lip for a brief moment as if that could contain the grin on his face before sweeping an eager finger in front of him. "It's time to roll for initiative!"

First combat! Tavern brawl! Let's goooooooooo!

Re: Graham's Table: Gameplay - 08/19.

[outofthequiver]

After taking a few moments to scramble around to check her notes and reminder herself exactly what that was, Libby found her d20 and rolled and looked pleased with herself as she proudly reported, "17!"

She felt like her rolls were going pretty well in general, and was starting to hope that she didn't lose that luck later when it would really count!

Was it weird to pray for good rolls in a D&D game? Well, guess they'd be finding out!

Re: Graham's Table: Gameplay - 08/19.

[guillermothegreat]

Meanwhile Guillermo was really not having much luck with his rolls, “oh I got an 8,” he said, sounding a little disappointed.

It was better than the 4 he had rolled previously but not a whole lot.

Re: Graham's Table: Gameplay - 08/19.

[furrybluefreak]

When it was his turn, Kurt grabbed the dice and made his roll.

"Got a 16!" he said with a grin.

OOC - 08/19.

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DAMMIT IT ALL, NOW I MISS MINSC.