Happy Birthday//Welcome Home!
Jul. 3rd, 2019 09:29 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
alittlehinkyThe garden is flourishing, a riot of blooms at one end, plants heavy with fruit at the other. The chickens are in place, over two dozen of them in an oversized coop at one end of the property. The barn is unfinished, but the moonshining shed is massive, shiny and new, with locks on the doors and storm shutters on the windows, in case of another winter like the last.
The house is not huge, a sturdy two-bedroom place built with thick stone walls. It contains single floor for living, a small attic, and a deep split-level cellar. The furniture has been moved in; it's all secondhand but repaired and refinished.
By Cricket's own standards, the place is practically a palace. He never dreamed he would own so much land--granted, this is the Nexus so the topography and acreage may fluctuate, his claim may be challenged legally, whatever--it belongs to him right now, he bought it with money he earned, and he's got the living space upon it arranged to his liking.
It's sunset, and there are fairy lights strung up on the porch and in the yard, tables with food and moonshine set out, and beneath the treeline off to the right of the house there are fireflies flickering. There's a radio playing music, and lots of blankets spread on the grass for sitting or watching the stars. It's meant to be a low-key affair, but enough people wanted to see Cricket's place he felt like a party was the right idea. A small one. A quiet one.
(This is the Nexus, and there are Lokis. There is always a chance small and quiet may not stay small and quiet.)
The cake, in case anyone wants to know, is vanilla with blackberry filling. There's no writing on it, but it's the centerpiece of the food table. Cricket's not in the habit of demanding attention on his birthday, but...blackberry cake.
[[ETA: Please feel free to assume if your character knows Cricket they were invited via text or face-to-face discussion. If your character doesn't know Cricket personally but you want them to drop in, feel free to PM me and we'll figure out a reason to get them there.]
The house is not huge, a sturdy two-bedroom place built with thick stone walls. It contains single floor for living, a small attic, and a deep split-level cellar. The furniture has been moved in; it's all secondhand but repaired and refinished.
By Cricket's own standards, the place is practically a palace. He never dreamed he would own so much land--granted, this is the Nexus so the topography and acreage may fluctuate, his claim may be challenged legally, whatever--it belongs to him right now, he bought it with money he earned, and he's got the living space upon it arranged to his liking.
It's sunset, and there are fairy lights strung up on the porch and in the yard, tables with food and moonshine set out, and beneath the treeline off to the right of the house there are fireflies flickering. There's a radio playing music, and lots of blankets spread on the grass for sitting or watching the stars. It's meant to be a low-key affair, but enough people wanted to see Cricket's place he felt like a party was the right idea. A small one. A quiet one.
(This is the Nexus, and there are Lokis. There is always a chance small and quiet may not stay small and quiet.)
The cake, in case anyone wants to know, is vanilla with blackberry filling. There's no writing on it, but it's the centerpiece of the food table. Cricket's not in the habit of demanding attention on his birthday, but...blackberry cake.
[[ETA: Please feel free to assume if your character knows Cricket they were invited via text or face-to-face discussion. If your character doesn't know Cricket personally but you want them to drop in, feel free to PM me and we'll figure out a reason to get them there.]
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Date: 2019-07-05 11:46 am (UTC)"I'm happy to hear that," Dr. Alma smiled warmly, "But if you need any shots or anything else; like maybe even someone to talk to, our doors are always open,"
Celeste smiled softly at him, her expression shy as well. A small blue blush crept up her face.
"It's nice meetin' ya too, Cricket," she greeted, "I don't mind havin' some moonshine. Is it some type of fancy drink?"
"Thank you, dear," Dr. Alma smiled as she nodded, "I wouldn't mind some wine,"
"Soda-pop for me," Mr. Slick nodded as he smiled, "Would ya like me to help ya, Cricket?"
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Date: 2019-07-13 07:38 pm (UTC)Aw, Celeste seems like a nice gal. "Um, well, moonshine is a kind of intoxicating drink? It's liquor, brewed from fermented grains and then distilled. I make it here--I'll show you the stills, if you want to see! But it's strong so you might wanna taste it first and see if you like it. If you ain't much for liquor you might want just a little mixed with some lemonade or coca-cola."
"The wine is dandelion wine," he says to Alma with a smile. "I made it. Hope that's a'ight. It's a little sweet."
"Yessir, if you'd help me, I'd appreciate it." He tells Mr. Slick. "Ladies, if you wanna sit down somewhere, we could bring you your drinks? Or you can help yourself to snacks."
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Date: 2019-07-17 09:35 pm (UTC)Celeste perked up, quite fascinated when she listened to Cricket explain what moonshine is.
I never saw moonshine before or tasted it, but I'll be mighty happy to see what it looks like," she smiled, "Oh, and to taste it,"
Dr. Alma looked impressed.
"You made the wine? I'm pretty sure it will taste splendid. I don't mind if it's a little sweet. I do have a sweet tooth," she gave him a soft smile, "Do you make all the different beverages as well?"
Mr. Slick gave Cricket a warm smile.
"No problem at all. I'm more than happy to help," he smiled as he nodded, "Please lead the way,"
"We'll be helping ourselves to some snacks," Celeste gave Cricket a warm smile, "We'll be nearby,"
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Date: 2019-07-22 01:44 am (UTC)He grins at Celeste. "I'll bring you some with a mixer, in case it's too strong."
He nods to Mr. Slick, beckoning him toward the table where the jars of moonshine, pitchers of lemonade, and other drinks are. "So you brought your whole family here?" He asks. "That must be nice, to have 'em all together."
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Date: 2019-07-28 08:14 pm (UTC)"Thank ya," Celeste smiled, her tail wagging, "I can't wait to taste it,"
Mr. Slick approached him, eyeing the various drinks on the table for a moment before he turned to Cricket.
"Yep," he grinned, "Celeste actually moved in with us a few days ago after she arrived in Nexus. It's mighty nice to have the whole family here; especially since we enjoy livin' here in Nexus and meetin' new folks. I want my sister to meet everyone I met and for her to make new pals,"