(log) It's Thanksgiving Time!

[forethinking]

Who: Ren and You
When: Thanksgiving Day
Where: ADI's cafeteria
Summary: A little thanksgiving party for everyone.
Warnings: Alcohol, but other than that, none!



(It's finally the day! Ren's spent the day in the canteen, from the early hours of the morning with the help of Kate, until just close enough to the arranged time.

Several tables in the cafeteria are taken by the food, but there's still plenty of room to sit and spend time with your fellow ADI employees. After the previous month everyone has had, it feels much needed. Available is the following menu:

Deep-fried Turkey + Stuffing;
Ranch-Seasoned Roast Turkey + Stuffing;
Mashed Potatoes + Gravy;
Green Bean Casserole;
Cranberry Sauce;
Pasta alla Norma;
Sicilian Rice Balls;
S'mores Cupcakes
Pumpkin Pie;
Apple Pie;
Sweet Baked Potato;
Pecan Pie;
Roasted Vegetables;
Stuffed Mushrooms;
Squash Soup;
Garlicky Green Beans with Crispy Onions;
A selection of alcohol;

Ren's tried his best to recreate what the Internet and other folks have told him, and without him tasting the original flavors, some of the dishes might have an unexpected twist of spice. Kate has also helped with putting things together, and at the previously arranged time, Ren opens the doors with a smile from ear-to-ear.

Once everyone's settled, he'll ask for a moment to, gasp, speak:)

I'd like to thank everyone for coming today. I know it's been tough, but I'm still thankful we can spend good moments like these together. I hope you enjoy the food.

(And just like so, he'll bow, and hand plates to those ready to eat. Time to dig in!)

Comments

[forethinking]

Ah! No.

(He forgot. That's probably why the alcohol is going to completely wreck him later.)

But you worked hard as well! Thank you.

[bossyboiler]

You're very welcome, Ren but you still did most of the work.

[ She is concerned that he is going to work himself into exhaustion. Kate does not want that which is why she loops her arm around his in what she hopes is a gentle way to guide him to sit down. ]

Why don't you sit down and rest for a few minutes and I'll get you a plate of food?

[forethinking]

(Ren is usually so goddamn sociable that he doesn't bat an eye at the arms being looped together, and he wouldn't had he been more, you know. Not drunk. He does look like an abandoned puppy when she puts him to sit, though.)

No, no need. I'd rather you to enjoy the party.

[bossyboiler]

I am enjoying myself, Ren. I just want to make sure our host enjoys himself too. Is that too much to ask?

[forethinking]

But I a--

(God. Everyone in this place sees right through him, don't they? His difficulty with accepting help. To be seen.)

Alright.

[bossyboiler]

Thank you. What do you want to start with? Main courses? Desserts or a little bit of everything?

[forethinking]

Main courses.

(He really doesn't like sweets that much...)

[bossyboiler]

Okay. You sit here and I'll bring you some turkey.

[ Kate is gone a short while. When she returns she has a small sampling of all the meat dishes and savory treats. She has also brought him a bottle of water because she didn't know what else he might like. Is he old enough to drink? She wonders. ]

[forethinking]

(Definitely not old enough to drink. He just turned 18 back in September, staying very much just a kid. Said child smiles when she brings the plate, bowing a little in response.)

Thank you so much, Kate.

[bossyboiler]

You're welcome, Ren.

[ She then sits down across from him. ]

It's going well so far.

[forethinking]

And no evil turkeys.

(Just because it had been a concern. What if something inexplicably supernatural decided to crash?)

[bossyboiler]

[ Kate nods her head. She had an encounter with pumpkin monsters. ]

I think it was wise that we didn't put up many decorations. And if anyone thinks of starting a food fight, I may kill them.

[forethinking]

I think nobody would.

(Nobody so young to that point... But truthfully, it'd make Ren laugh.)

This kind of thing is important to me.

[bossyboiler]

How so?

[ Why is it important to you, Ren? Let's share! ]

[forethinking]

Mhm... I believe we're the best we can be when we're together. Unity is really important... It's good to share strengths.

[bossyboiler]

That's a really sweet sentiment, Ren.

[ It is really sweet. ]