THE BABY PARTY

[afineknight]

WHO: everyone!!
WHERE: The Rec Room
WHEN: Day 33, around lunchtime

[ Since it is a Daffodil rite, the Daffodils (at least, the ones that are not children who have no idea what they're doing and therefore aren't Tart, the best baby shepherd ever) have set up a little party in the rec room for all the kids and their poor beleaguered adults!

They've set up snacks and pulled out a few games as well as some pillows from the library for naptime and books — including picture books — nearby before putting the word out to others to stop by the rec room around lunchtime. And hey, if they have anything they can bring along, all the better! ]

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[afineknight]

[ As the designated Daffodil adult, Crois is hanging out near the snacks so he can direct people, giving them a grin.

yes, he finally got some sleep last night. ]

Ah, hello, my friend! Welcome!

[apothekitty]

[ someone has been in and out of Daffodil all morning, coming back with buckets and baskets full of Things from the beach every time, and every time, she has to ask Crois just in case: ]

Are they still small?

[afineknight]

Oh yes. They are still quite small.

[apothekitty]

Aha.

I hear the ocean calling.

[afineknight]

By all means! Please continue to be on water duty.

[apothekitty]

Once I'm done, I'll see about boiling it down for salt... don't let them get too rowdy in the kitchen when I do.

[afineknight]

Oh, I won't. They shouldn't go anywhere near it.

[ He pauses, considering something and rubs at his chin. ]

And, ah . . .

[apothekitty]

[ she also pauses, cocking her head ]

Yes?

[afineknight]

. . .

After this, when you have a moment, I would like to take a look at what you have in your workshop. I have a few ideas for— a medicine. For Charon.

[arrowace]

[ Mute looks is back in their frog hoodie, with the hood covering most of their face. This isn’t something all that new, they like it that way when they’re in a mood. But the stiff way they move, the walking stick- that’s new. They lean heavily against the wall. They tip their head at him. ]

Just who I was looking for.

[afineknight]

[ well that's not a baby. ]

Who, me?

[arrowace]

Afraid so.

Find me when the children are settled, would you?

[afineknight]

Hey, we can talk now if you would like. The nice thing about a flock running a party is that I am not the only one left holding the bag.

[arrowace]

It’s not a conversation for little ears.

[afineknight]

Then we can go to the library.

[ He points to the door. ]

[arrowace]

[ nods and starts heading that way. Slowly. Not regular old person slowly but like they are trying to navigate the world with some vast and invisible weight strapped to every limb, and more on their back besides. ]

[afineknight]

[ wow i feel like i will probably need a nap after this conversation.

But soon enough, he follows, closing the door behind them. ]

[electricflock]

[peeps!]

Welcome!

[afineknight]

Welcome! Would you like some snacks?

[electricflock]

Eep!

[afineknight]

[ that sounds like a yes.

here, have some fruit, baby bird. ]

[electricflock]

[puts the piece of fruit in his sleeve]

Eep!

[:D?]

[afineknight]

All good?

[electricflock]

Eep eep eep!

[afineknight]

[ . . .

here have more fruit baby muffin. ]