Parents Weekend Brunch, Sunday

[weirderthanthou]

'Twas the last day of Parents Weekend, and thus the last day to eat on the school's dime. Delicate little lanterns hung all around the park for whatever reason, casting their dim light on a truly impressive spread of brunch items. Catering to all dietary wishes and several time periods besides.

Enjoy. And try not to start any fights.

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Mingle! [PW 2025]

[weirderthanthou]

If you'd prefer to just hang out and talk in the park.

Re: Mingle! [PW 2025]

[thatsmysword]

'Twas the dawn of the third day of Hans's presence here, and Henry had quickly grown used to the sensation of waking up where he wasn't expecting to be, staring up at the sky. Though, in this case, the park technically wasn't where he'd woken up, just where they'd stumbled in the middle of the night after Sir Hans had abruptly decided that the beds at the hotel weren't comfortable enough, and--

Well.

Apparently the bloody grass in the park was comfortable.

"...Right, so let me get this straight," Henry was saying, even as activity picked up not far from where they were laying. "You don't care that we're in another time, in a strange land, with people from all over... but you mind that my roommate says he's a--?"

Re: Mingle! [PW 2025]

[theotheridiot]

"That's witchcraft, Henry," Hans proclaimed. The grass really was quite comfortable, thank you, and the morning dew a balm on his budding hangover. "You've got to be careful not to piss him off or he might... turn you into a frog or something." A pause. "I can hear you thinking, but I mean it! I'm deadly serious! You need to be careful!"

Re: Mingle! [PW 2025]

[thatsmysword]

"I don't think that's the kind of witchcraft he does," Henry pointed out. In fact, he had never as much as implied that it was. Erasmus, himself, had been quite clear about the kind of witching he was doing. Or whatever it was called. He wasn't sure. "And he's been friendly, for the most part. That makes sense. The rest of this place does not."

Re: Mingle! [PW 2025]

[sword_chocobro]

Compared to Ignis having to deal with the unexpected GateWatch and Prompto having family stuff to attend to, Gladio was having an incredibly quiet and peaceful Parents Weekend, and that was more than alright with him. Sure, it would have been nice to have Iris visit again, but he knew she was busy, and with the portals to Eos back up, he could pop in to see her whenever he wanted. And he did always find the different dynamics between people and their visitors interesting, so why not swing by the park that day to just sort of take it all in?

The free food certainly didn't hurt, either.

Re: Mingle! [PW 2025]

[intheeyeofthebeholding]

Jon had had a ridiculous Parents' Weekend, despite the fact he hadn't had any guests.

So he was absolutely going to hang out near Gladio in the hopes that his sheer bulk would ward off Liliana's "guests", yes.

He smiled at Gladio, and if it was a little strained, it was still genuine. "Good morning."

Re: Mingle! [PW 2025]

[sword_chocobro]

This strategy might work just so long as he and Gideon didn't cross into the space where their muscle-bound physiques would have no choice but to be orbitally drawn to each other's brawny gravity, at least...

Gladio gave Jon a smile back, sympathetic, because he could recognize that strain when he saw it. He nodded, lifted his mug of coffee in greeting.

"Morning, Jon. How's it going?"

Re: Mingle! [PW 2025]

[the_gatewatch]

You mean like Gideon wandering by right now, shirtless, intent on the food tables, and practically glowing with white mana righteousness?

Re: Mingle! [PW 2025]

[sword_chocobro]

Yeah. Exactly like that. Gladio squinted at the other guy a little, because something about him looked really familiar but he couldn't quite put his finger on it...

...or maybe he was just making him feel suddenly overdressed. With a shrug, Gladio set aside his coffee and shocked off his shirt, too.

There. Better.

Re: Mingle! [PW 2025]

[necromanticparents]

But was there sweet tea? Lydia was almost scared to look after Friday's disappointment.

At least she still had Erasmus to fuss over. "I have no hope of seeing your father before noon," she told him, and he just nodded, because he knew this. "Have you decided what you're going to do with that giant honking rock yet?" Nikodemus had been holding that one back as long as she'd known him. She remembered seeing it when there had been talk of an engagement ring, before they'd decided they were better off not being married, but she'd rejected it as, Too big, are you insane? You'd have to build an enchantment into it just to keep me from getting robbed.

Re: Mingle! [PW 2025]

[stringstothesoul]

"Mistress Vess suggested a pendant, and I think that's probably the best option," Erasmus told her, unknowingly echoing her thoughts as he continued, "It's too big for a ring."

Like mother, like son.

Re: Mingle! [PW 2025]

[deathsmajesty]

"Hello," Liliana said to the woman she was assuming was Erasmus' mother with an impish smile. That smile had nearly slipped when she'd gotten close enough to her to notice her resemblance to Annika, but Never let 'em see you sweat was not just a mantra but a lifestyle. "Ms. Boone, am I correct?" The smile deepened, dimpled. "I was wondering if I would be able to interest you in a magical bear trap to take home."

Re: Mingle! [PW 2025]

[calico_jack]

Every time Jack had found this park, it had been filled with food. Jack was quite pleased with this park.

Once he found mimosas, he would be even more pleased with this park.

Re: Mingle! [PW 2025]

[sinamor]

Well. Namor had yet to actually speak to the Williams girl, or put eyes on whatever she was up to now.

Still, he had to admit he had had worse weekends, and there was still every chance she might show up at this...gathering.

Why was there always so much food?

Re: Mingle! [PW 2025]

[mindofageneration]

Well, someone had some sense of self preservation. Most of the time. Which was why she'd put on her big girl pants and waited until it was very public.

Because he couldn't kill her in public like that, right? Diplomatic immunity didn't cover that, right?

"Hey, she said, taking a seat in front of him.

Re: Mingle! [PW 2025]

[stykera]

Stark, eventually, made his way to the park.

There might be other people he wanted to see, after all. Maybe. And much as the idea appealed they couldn't have all stayed in bed forever.

If he still had a slightly dazed expression on his face, well, he was allowed.

Re: Mingle! [PW 2025]

[girlofgrey]

Unlike some people, Chiana wasn't at all dazed. Chiana was just having a great time on Earth, okay?

And now she could look around some more, admire some views, and eat some more. There could be time for an awkward goodbye later but for now she was ready for today's entertainments.

Eat And Drink [PW 2025]

[weirderthanthou]

Or avail yourself of that incredible moddable spread.

Re: Eat And Drink [PW 2025]

[theotheridiot]

Well, as long as Henry was ignoring him, Hans would be over here, stacking an increasingly large amount of wild game onto his plate.

Would there be any wine...? His head hurt.

Re: Eat And Drink [PW 2025]

[thatsmysword]

Why had he assumed Hans would take any of his troubles seriously? The man had never been anything but oblivious, Henry fumed, as he tore through a stack of sausage rolls on the table.

He was only occasionally eyeing Hans as he did so.

Re: Eat And Drink [PW 2025]

[theotheridiot]

It bought him about half an hour's worth of peace.

Then-- "Henryyyy, I don't understand half the food here, will you come over?"

And-- "Do you know what this thing is?!" Click clack click. "Come now!"

Finally, right by his ear-- "Hal, will you please stop pouting and talk to me already?" Pause. "Hal."

Re: Eat And Drink [PW 2025]

[somethingwithturquoise]

Food that wasn't cupcakes that she didn't have to pay for or make herself? Yes, please. Summer was absolutely (eventually...lately...very, very lately) coming down to thr Park to load up on food and really get the most out of that last-day people watching and maybe meeting.

Well, the most out of what remained of that last day, anyway.

Re: Eat And Drink [PW 2025]

[the_gatewatch]

Gideon had spent a lot of the weekend getting the lay of the land, and had woken up this morning to go out for a run. Because of course he had.

Several laps of the island later, he was veering into the park for brunch. His shirt was off and slung around his neck as he made himself a plate.

Don't be mad, Ignis. Chandra still hadn't gotten her hands on a magic rectangle, so he hadn't heard about brunch at the apartment yet. Don't worry, though, he'd still eat.

Tables [PW 2025]

[weirderthanthou]

If you want to be weird and actually sit while you eat.

OOC [PW 2025]

[weirderthanthou]