The Magpie Emporium; Friday, 10/21.

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Graham had been excited to see all the pumpkin work that Steph had been doing at the store, especially after getting to read about it on the radio, but when he finally came in, he found himself much more distracted by that sign declaring that Saffron was, in fact, cursed.

"....you know," Graham decided, as he looked down at Saffron, who was ignoring him as usual in favor of grooming and keeping herself clean and tidy, "that actually explains a lot."

So now, he felt, the real question was what kind of curse, because you couldn't even begin to start looking into what kind of spell you could use to break it if you didn't even know what kind it was, but he'd feel really bad, honestly, if he had the knowledge of a curse and didn't at least try to do something about it....

The Magpie Emporium is open!

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Mod your Shopping - 10/21.

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Never mind the allegedly cursed cat; she certainly won't mind you.

Shop with Graham - 10/21.

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He's tempted to start sorting through some game manuals for spell inspiration, but he knows those aren't real spells, they're just make-believe ones, and he should really get himself an actual spellbook, one of these days...

Re: Shop with Graham - 10/21.

[wildgalegirl]

"You visited me, so I thought it only fair that I visit you," Charlie said cheerfully. "And I brought donuts. Because it's Friday and I thought we deserved a treat."

Re: Shop with Graham - 10/21.

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"Those," Graham stated, grin bright and eager upon Charlie's entrance even before the donuts were brought into the picture, so you can imagine how it grew once they were, "are all excellent points of logic, Charlie, and I agree wholeheartedly with every single one of them. Although..."

He gave a small, somewhat sheepish laugh. "Triumph should probably get donuts, too, since it was his idea earlier this week, so one of us will have to make sure at least one of them gets to him."

Re: Shop with Graham - 10/21.

[wildgalegirl]

"There are definitely enough for Triumph to have one or two," Charlie agreeed, "I don't mind bringing them to him, but I'm not entirely sure where he is, so maybe you'd better."

She made room on the counter and hopped up before setting the box of donuts down. "I got a moddable variety for us."

Re: Shop with Graham - 10/21.

[pun_king]

"Oh, he's usually just chilling in the stables when he's not with me," Graham offered helpfully. "Unless he's been going on on grand adventures behind my back, but if that were the case, then he's been pretty good about bribing the squirrels not to tell anyone about it. I definitely don't mind bringing them to him, but he might be disappointed not to get to see you.

"And thanks," he said, beaming over at Charlie for a moment before his attention happily went to seeing what that box had to offer. "These are gonna be great!"

In fact, as if to prove it, he plucked one out and took a prompt bite, only chewing it a few times before he started to ask, "So what have--" Then cut himself off, remembering his manners, and covered his mouth with his hand as he finished chewing, and then swallowed, and then tried again.

"So what have you been up to today, Charlie?"

The Game Lounge - 10/21.

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Where hopefully you won't be cursed with a bad time if you pull up a table and get a game started!

Graham's Table: Pre-game Chatter - 10/21.

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The mystery of Saffron's curse might have to wait for another day, as it's time for the weekly DnD session to commence! And after a week hiatus due to France, they all probably have a lot of snacking to catch up on!

Re: Graham's Table: Pre-game Chatter - 10/21.

[outofthequiver]

Libby was there, of course, and eager to get back into playing the game (another thing, she reminded herself, that she'd probably have to give up if she did follow through on that courtship).

She'd also clearly stepped up her heathy snacks game a little beyond the snackable veggies because she'd also brought along some hummus. It had been on sale, apparently, at the T&C, due to some kind of special chickpea holiday?

Re: Graham's Table: Pre-game Chatter - 10/21.

[giveittoyoursister]

"Hey, Libs," Vi said. "Enough the trip?"

Re: Graham's Table: Pre-game Chatter - 10/21.

[outofthequiver]

"Hey, Vi," Libby smiled back. "I did, thank you."

She might have enjoyed it a little more if she hadn't spent the first half of it moping and worrying about sharing a room with Kurt, but some of that had been...productive moping.

"I took lots of pictures," she offered, "if you want to see them sometime. Mostly of the places we went to. How were things here? How long were you a cat for?"

Re: Graham's Table: Pre-game Chatter - 10/21.

[guillermothegreat]

Guillermo had spent most of the day cooking in preparation for the session that night. He didn’t want to run the risk that they were going to run out of food and so in addition to his usual several containers of empanadas, he decided to make four pies that week. He was going to go with three but he thought three was too risky. So this week the pies he decided to make were cinnamon pumpkin pecan and chocolate meringue.

He had spent so long cooking that he was pushing to make it to the session on time and was rather breathless as he arrived, “Hi, am I late?” he asked as he arrived carrying all the containers of food that he had.

Re: Graham's Table: Pre-game Chatter - 10/21.

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"Hey, Guillermo!" said Graham, almost with a sigh of relief, because he'd been worried there would be a distinct lack of both vampire and empanadas and pies at today's session, but clearly, his concerns were all for naught!

"Not at all! I was just going to get us started soon, though. How's your week been? Can I take some of those empanadas off your hands?"

And into his stomach?

Re: Graham's Table: Pre-game Chatter - 10/21.

[onlyajones]

Jo was definitely excited to get back to the game and she had brought along her normal boxes of chocolates and sweets.

"Hello," she smiled when she arrived.

Re: Graham's Table: Pre-game Chatter - 10/21.

[pun_king]

"Hey, Jo!" Graham greeted her with a wave and a smile. "Welcome back to the table! And, zounds! You really weren't kidding about some of those French pastries last time, were you?"

Re: Graham's Table: Pre-game Chatter - 10/21.

[giveittoyoursister]

Vi had a cheese platter. She hadn't even known cheese platters were a thing before about half an hour ago, but she was all for them.

Saffron apparently was too, since she was ignoring her curse in favour of begging cheese off Vi in addition to pets. "Hey."

Re: Graham's Table: Pre-game Chatter - 10/21.

[pun_king]

"Ooooooh, a cheese platter!"

Graham was, clearly, very impressed and excited, assuming there'd even be any left if Saffron was successful in all that begging.

He then grinned and wave a hand. "Hey, Vi. How've you been? A little sad, not seeing you out on the school trip."

He hoped it wouldn't be a sore topic for her, but it was true, he did feel that way, and he wanted to let her know as much.

Re: Graham's Table: Pre-game Chatter - 10/21.

[furrybluefreak]

Kurt came in a little late that night but he hopped the load of goodies he brought with him made up for it all!

"Hey, Graham! Sorry I'm late. I come bearing gifts though!" he said with an apologetic grin as he out the large container of German chocolate brownies down on the table.

Re: Graham's Table: Pre-game Chatter - 10/21.

[pun_king]

Graham was just about to reassure Kurt that it was alright, but then gifts entered the picture. So he stopped, switched tracks, and his acquiring and forgiving smile was replaced with a Very Serious Face, Really.

He squinted his eyes thoughtfully at Kurt. Judiciously at the container. A pause for dramatic effect, and then he nodded sagely.

"The Dungeon Master finds your offering an acceptable payment for such tardiness, and will doubtless enjoy consuming them immensely."

And then the smile was back.

"How are you, Kurt? Hopefully nothing bad held you up?"

Graham's Table: Gameplay - 10/21.

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"Okay, everyone," Graham said, calling the table to order after they'd gotten their snacking and chatting out of their system, "let's get into it. When we left off....aaaages ago!...we were mostly just killing some time before meeting Lady Debora at the rendezvous spot to begin our journey to city of Mount Freeland far in the northwest of the continent as an escort for her brother Lord Donovan. I know Amenken found himself a nice new dagger from a charismatic adventurer with a penchant for sharp knives and tall tales, but was there anyone else who wanted to look for anything in particular before we head off on our voyage? Or are we ready to hit that dusty trail on the next step in our adventure?"

Re: Graham's Table: Gameplay - 10/21.

[outofthequiver]

"Well," Libby ventured ahead, especially when it seemed like no one else had something they wanted to jump into immediately, "I think someone might have to drag Esthrana out of the curiosity shop. She's definitely distracted by all the trinkets and baubles and especially the dagger man and all his stories."

Re: Graham's Table: Gameplay - 10/21.

[furrybluefreak]

Kurt had to give a small laugh at that as he thought for a moment and then nodded.

"Amenken notices Esthrana is also mulling around the shop after he makes his purchase and secures his new dagger to his belt," Kurt said slowly, looking over at Libby with a small smile.

"He walks over to her and asks if she is ok and if she needs any help, making sure to give a glance to the stranger in case he was giving her a hard time or trying to cause any trouble."

OOC - 10/21.

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Re: OOC - 10/21.

[drumsticksandd20s]

I just want you to know I've been laughing myself to tears at this gif for ten solid minutes now.

Re: OOC - 10/21.

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KQ is so rarely giffed that I cherish every single one, but any about Gywdion/Alexander vs Mannanan's cat are PARTICULARLY loved.

I am super glad it's being appreciated <3