Party Rocker in the house tonight

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WHO: The Youths, perhaps interlopers.
WHERE: Lilybell Kitchen Bunker
WHEN: day 26, evening

[ It’s not that that anyone is trying to hide from shepherds. If they were ,they certainly wouldn’t do it here. But it is a little more relaxed with no adults around. So the Lilybell Teen Squad has called their friends to do a Youth Hangout. There’s not really enough of anything for it to be a real party, per se, but enough of them still have their Doki Doki champagne to get a few people buzzed.

Perhaps others have brought snacks? Perhaps others have brought Activity? Who can say. ]

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[axingnicely]

[ melody is setting out some generic snacks for people but after that she'll be wallflowering with a bit of champagne, smiling politely to anyone who approaches ]

[chasseurdebeaute]

[Rubato has borrowed board and card games from the rec center in order to lure Aides out. Surely there will be an opponent here that is worth playing against?]

[hardpity]

[ cryptid-ly peeking from around the corner ]

[spinebuddyandme]

[ Ananke has provided a tray of sliced fruit (entirely peaches) and veggies from Lily's spot in the community garden, and has secured himself a spot at the table to sip at champagne ]

We should plan ahead for better party food next time.

[heavyliesthecrown]

Oh? Are you planning to play some games, Rubato-senpai? I would love to play with you if you are searching for opponents.

[spinebuddyandme]

[ Leaning over to peek curiously ]

What games have you got?

[heavyliesthecrown]

[ Crescendo is, for all intents and purposes, being something of a wallflower. It is not that he doesn't know almost everyone here. But he is also not sure how to engage with them in this sort of setting, despite having thought it might be fun.

What do people his age talk about? Or like to do...? When they have no other reason to gather than to hang out.

For some reason, he feels a little anxious and pops a couple of blueberries into his mouth. He wishes there was music or something that he could distract himself with.]

Having fun?

[heavyliesthecrown]

I agree. The Hors D'oeuvres are not exactly party quality. But at least what we have is better than nothing.

. . . Although I confess I am not much of a chef.

[chasseurdebeaute]

[prey spotte--]

Roi du Chemin--we are in need of an expert! I picked up a variety of games but I'm afraid I am not particularly familiar with what might be suitable here.

[spinebuddyandme]

[ Nodding ]

I'm not complaining, just sayin' we deserve better than just the basics.

I heard Melody knows how to cook, and I can make simple stuff but I'm working on learning more while I'm here.

[chasseurdebeaute]

My family didn't often play board games when we had our gatherings growing up, so I'm afraid it may take me time to learn the rules, but I thought some here might enjoy something like this!

[heavyliesthecrown]

I am not sure that I know many. I can play chess. As for the rest, I do not mind being taught. Perhaps we can figure them out together?

[heavyliesthecrown]

I am dabbling in the same. As well as learning how to clean.

[ He never had to do that before... apparently. But listen to what he has learned. ]

I have even learned how to wash laundry.

[spinebuddyandme]

...You never cleaned before?

[heavyliesthecrown]

The servants handled that sort of thing. Since I never had a need to know how to before, you can imagine that I had a rude awakening upon arrival, here.

[chasseurdebeaute]

Hmm, I'm afraid I don't know what might be 'standard' at a party--I simply cleared off a couple shelves at the recreation center and hoped that some of us here might have a suggestion for which to pick.

[There's definitely normal playing cards, Uno, sheep-themed Monopoly, sheep-themed Pictionary, Codenames (sheep themed???), Settlers of Woolietown, a tile game called 'Azul'...]

[spinebuddyandme]

—Servants?

[ Said with all the surprised confusion of a lower-middle class boy who has never heard anyone call a maid a servant before ]

Oye, just how rich is your family, ese?

[spinebuddyandme]

I think we're in the last place anyone should be worrying about what's standard or not.

[ Considers the array of options and picks up Azul ]

I haven't seen this one before, but it looks pretty simple to understand.

[heavyliesthecrown]

I still have very few memories. But I do have a little regarding home. We do well enough, I suppose? To be honest, I believe we are something like the wealthy poor. Our family is steeped in tradition with a good deal of land. We are old money versus the newer families who might have gotten lucky more recently.

[chasseurdebeaute]

Ah! I brought that one along because myself and Aides-kun have a schoolmate named Azul! Fufu, I thought it might be fun to play that game in his honor since he is part of our school's board games club. Let's see how it's set up, then!

[chasseurdebeaute]

Fufu, are you usually shy at parties, dear Melody? [HERE TO BOTHER]

[spinebuddyandme]

[ Pulling out the rules to read over ]

—Wait, you're from Aides' world too? Are there any more of you here?

[spinebuddyandme]

[ The wealthy poor... Is this what rich people who aren't Batman are like??? ]

I... That's pretty incredible... I just lived in a regular house in the suburbs.

[heavyliesthecrown]

I am very proud of my family, but it isn't anything so incredible. Right now, it has been to my detriment in this place. Being well-read or versed in tea ceremonies and other classes and activities does not help us find food here, cook it, or get the barn clean.

As someone with a more common background, you have acquired many skills and experiences that I lack.

[strateelgic]

[There is an eel?? At this party??

Things might have been rough recently, but Pond Fiend is pleased as punch to have been invited to this get-together. It's rare for him to be asked to come to a party on his own, especially one that hasn't been planned by Azul.

So he's brought food! There's chips made from dried apple, some not-quite-pork jerky, a few candied mint leaves, a covered basket of what appears to be dried and seasoned crickets (for those with that sort of taste...), and two (2!!) apple pies. In his opinion this isn't nearly enough for growing teens, but it's at least something of a contribution.

There's space to put all this, right?]