Fandom Island Museum, Thursday Daytime

[hasaknightjob]

Thursday was just Thursday for Steven. He knew it was a holiday for others and he hoped those who celebrated were enjoying it. But for him it was a day like any other.

He also knew that there were those on the island who might not celebrate. Either because they weren't American, or even if they were they not want to acknowledge the day for any number of personal reasons. If so, a distraction might be welcome.

As such, Steven was happy to be at work, behind the Welcome Desk, ready for anyone who might need something to occupy their time, an escape, or just somewhere to be.

He did make sure to put a sign on the front door saying YES, WE ARE OPEN just in case.

[Museum is open, albeit with irl breaks for turkey and family]

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[pocketpretzels]

As far as Watts was concerned, they’d done Thanksgiving over a month ago.

Thus, the only thing he was celebrating today was his usual lunch date with his beau.

“Hello, you.”

[hasaknightjob]

"Hello, you," Steven said. He was still feeling the love and care from their date the night before, so he had an extra special smile when he saw Llewellyn. "My favorite person."

[pocketpretzels]

“Works out rather nicely, don’t you think?” Watts mused before coming over to the desk and leaning over to give Steven a kiss. “Since you are mine and all.”

[hasaknightjob]

Steven stood up to make kissing easier. "You're right, I am yours and all. Works out wonderfully."

[pocketpretzels]

“Glad to hear it,” Watts said fondly.

[hasaknightjob]

Steven put out the sign that said he was taking lunch. "Shall we? Been looking forward to this."

Time spent with his beau, that is.

[pocketpretzels]

The hat came off with its usual flourish and Watts held his arm out for Steven.

“Highlight of my day, personally.”

[hasaknightjob]

Steven took that arm gladly, smiling at the flourish with the hat. "And your day's been well so far? Not too overwhelmed with cooking I hope?"

Especially after all the work Llewellyn had put into dinner yesterday.

[pocketpretzels]

“What would you say had I brought us leftovers instead of cooking something new?” Watts wondered. That was not the case here, but he found himself curious all the same.

[hasaknightjob]

"That it was perfectly understandable," Steven said. "And tasty yesterday so no complaints on having it again today."

[pocketpretzels]

“Good to know,” Watts said. “It’s not the case, but I promise you I was not overwhelmed. In fact I enjoyed my efforts this morning.”

[hasaknightjob]

"The important part is that it's you," Steven said. "Whatever you bring is extra. But now you've got me looking forward to finding out what you enjoyed."

[pocketpretzels]

“I enjoyed making something for us to share,” Watts said, as they reached their usual spot and he pulled out Steven’s chair for him.

[mylandmyrules]

Nell bustled in early as usual with a still warm pie in a cozy.

"Morning, Steven, I know you don't celebrate Thanksgiving in England, but I wanted you to know that I'm so thankful to have you as a friend."

She smiled at him and set the pie down on the counter. "I know you and the Detective are doing a lot of baking these days, but I made you a pecan pie. A little fancier than usual, but still very tasty."

[hasaknightjob]

"Nell, good morning!" Steven said. "Oh that's thoughtful of you. Especially as busy are you are today, I imagine. Thank you. Appropriately enough for the day I guess? Being grateful."

[mylandmyrules]

"Oh I did most of my work the past day or so," Nell said, "and Gladio has been a good help. And yes, I suppose it is the day for that."

[hasaknightjob]

"Doing something at your place then?" Steven asked. "With Gladio?"

[mylandmyrules]

She nodded. "We thought about going to Hannibal's, but we both decided we just wanted to have a quiet day together. Nothing fancy, just some good down home cooking and together time."

[hasaknightjob]

"Can't imagine him wanting to say no to one of your meals," Steven said. "I hope he brings an appetite."

[mylandmyrules]

"He always does," Nell said fondly. "I'm sure we'll have a very nice day. And you? Do you have any plans? I know it's not your holiday."

[hasaknightjob]

"Nothing unusual," Steven said. "Llewellyn and I did Thanksgiving last month, since that's when it happens in Canada. As for today I'm happy to be here in case anyone needs something to do that doesn't involve the holiday. It can be hard for some people. Either it not being their holiday or having bad memories about it or - or any number of reasons."

Steven looked briefly distracted at the concept of bad memories but he shook it off.

"And of course the usual visitors are always welcome. You included. It's always nice to see friends, with or without pie."

[mylandmyrules]

"Last year - "

Or, no, not going there. Well, least said, soonest mended.

"Well, it's nice to have options here - whether it's a meal with a friend or broup of friends or a visit to a lovely museum," she said. "Back home it was just me and no point in making extra food or anything fancy."

[hasaknightjob]

"I did see Liz's doctor was doing something," Steven said, more than happy to change the subject from last year as needed. "That's kind of him, opening his house like that."

[mylandmyrules]

"Hannibal, yes, he's very kind," Nell said, "And an excellent cook. I've been to his house before when he's done things like this. I even considered it this year, but... cozy at home sounded better."

[hasaknightjob]

"Couldn't beat your cooking anyway I'm sure," Steven said. Not that he'd ever had Hannibal's food to compare but call it a hunch on which of the two he'd personally prefer if given the choice between Hannibal and Nell's cooking. "And nicer to spend time with someone you care about anyway. That's what holidays are for, yeah? Being with those who mean something to you?"