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[samahl]

WHO: Anyone who wants to come!
WHAT: Cyril plans a surprise party for Sam and Kirk
WHEN: This Saturday
WHERE: Sam and Kirk's home
NOTES: This is the party Cyril started planning here. I'm going to include two header comments for prep before the party, and for Kirk and Sam to come home so everyone can enjoy the 'Surprise!' moment, otherwise, please treat this like a normal mingle post, put in your characters enjoying the party and tag around!

Cyril was pleased with how many had wanted to help with this party. Christine had offered to distract both Kirk and Sam. Adasse had put together some tasty potatoes. Korrin had arrived to help arrange furniture to use the space better for a crowd and had brought spiced wine and sweets. Anders had helped with decorations.

They had done well, even with the food shortage, and the house smelled inviting thanks the the work of everyone coming together.

Comments

Prep - Before the Party

[samahl]

[Before the party, Cyril and those willing to help have to clean and decorate for the party. Feel free to use this space for everything before the party - No need to keep it to one thread.]

Surprise! - Kirk and Sam arrive back home

[samahl]

[Please keep this one to one thread, to give everyone a chance to surprise Kirk and Sam once they come back home!]

Sam and Kirk Will Respond Separately Beyond This

[universal_charm]

The muffled sound of voices could be heard on the other side of the door, somehow making their way out between the sounds of enthusiastic kissing. A sharp bump against the door suggested one of the outside party had been shoved against the wood, warm laughter following.

"Okay, okay, let me get the door..." said one, perhap Sam.

Fumbling, the jiggle of a handle, finally the click of a lock, all accompanied by the press of kisses to skin - loud, lewd, and unasahmed.

"Kirk, really, people will see..." Definitely Sam, though he laughed, even moaned, at the attention Kirk was paying him.

The door creaked open at first, then slammed as Kirk shoved Sam inside, clutching at his jacket and holding the mage close, ravaging his mouth while his foot reached back to search for the door and kick it shut. Both of them blissfully unaware of the others waiting - and now being treated to a most scandalous sight.

[samahl]

Cyril probably should have guessed that Sam and Kirk would come into the door with their hands all over each other. Usually, when ever he was witness to them kissing or touching it filled him with an indescribable warmth and pleasure, but in this moment? All he could think is how embarrassed Sam might be to have their friends all see.

"Surprise!" he called out, trying to shock them both into letting go. Hopefully others would join in too.

He'd remember to apologize later, and offer some way to make up for it once the guests were gone.

{ locked to Sam and Jim }

[aceso]

Christine had told Cyril she would distract the birthday boys so others could have the time needed to decorate their place, but she needed a good reason for the pair of them to leave the warm, inviting house to venture out far enough away that they couldn't swing back around home to fetch anything. In the end, her excuse wasn't the most brilliant bit of subterfuge she's ever done, but it's worked well enough.

"Hm, no... I do not think that will do," she says, a knuckle curled against her chin in thought. The three are standing in her office in the Gallows, and the men have just moved her heavy wooden desk across the room... for the third time.

"I feel the window is not shining enough light on the center of the desk now, but it must face out towards the door and I cannot have my body block the light when I am seated." She points to another spot. "Maybe over here at the opposite angle?"

[el_tybs]

It's a good thing he likes you, Christine. It was very tempting to say 'no' and not leave the warmth of their home. Not to mention that Jim had just had his nameday and Sam was looking forward to spending some quality time. Not that they didn't already do that. But he does like his Orlesian based almost sister, so he'll help.

Which he's starting to regret, because how many times does one need to move a desk?

"You know the light is going to change angles through the day..."

[universal_charm]

"For a medic, you sure are trying to find ways to make me put out my back," Kirk grumbled, leaning against the desk and giving Christine a rather unimpressed look.

He had never thought her quite this fussy and demanding before. This felt like the antics of a spoiled brat rather than the more pragmatic and empathetic Christine he knew, which had little bells in his head ringing. He couldn't say quite what he thought was going on, but something smelled fishy.

[crowncitizen]

There was no way Prompto was missing tonight. He likes all three men a great deal; they've all been good to him and helped him out in the ten months he's been here. He wishes he could have done more to help, but he did manage to wrangle a bottle of whisky in, along with his gifts to Kirk and Sam.

A) He's in an elated mood, to say the least. There's a perpetual smile on his face as he mingles, sampling the food and drink and chatting up people he knows - or maybe even someone he doesn't. There's a bit of bravado to him that's not usually there. If you're a friend, he'll come up and nudge you and say hi. If he doesn't, he'll likely open up with a greeting and a question, "How do you know Jim or Sam? Or are you here for Cyril?"

B) Eventually he'll meander his way up to Sam and or Kirk, holding out his presents for them. "Happy Birthday! Or uh, name day. Whichever one you like!" He grins, hoping they his gift. Inside they'll find photographs of Jaylah and the cats, taken by Prompto and with frames made by Cyril.

[samahl]

Cyril overhears Prompto asking people about their relationships to the people who live in this house and finds the idea terribly amusing.

Eventually, he slides over to Prompto. "I'll have you know, if anyone was here for me a lot of the men would be far more undressed."

[crowncitizen]

Of course, Cyril does this when Prompto's in the middle of taking a drink. Which he nearly chokes on and coughs up at the remark, stuttering up a laugh as he coughs and tries to clear his throat. "You know what I meant," he said in between coughs and chuckles. "But hey, you've got a birthday sometime, right?"

[universal_charm]

Kirk smiled when Prompto came up, glad the other had come to the party - even though he had not been expecting a party at all, but still, it was appreciated. He takes the offered gift and opens it, grinning when he sees the contents.

"You have quite an eye, Prompto," he praised, laughing at one of Jaylah and the cats being cute together, Jaylah in the middle of it all naturally, prima donna that she was.

[crowncitizen]

"Thanks! Glad you like it." He figured it was a pretty good bet, but you never know. "Cyril helped out with wrangling them and getting them to pose."

[el_tybs]

"Whichever is good," he offers, chuckling lightly as Prompto wishes him well and hands him a present. He's still frazzled by the entrance that he and Jim made, but no longer looks like he's about to take flight.

"What's this?" Looking at the package, he contemplates possibilities before finally opening it. The look he gives is a cross between pleasant surprise and slightly perplexed. They were portraits, but none that he is used to seeing. "How did-"

[crowncitizen]

"They're photographs." Prompto grins widely, watching Sam as he regards the photos. "Taken with my camera. Cyril helped corral the critters so they'd sit still for the portraits."

[tar_minyatur]

Elros has only met Jim once, and Sam not at all, but he liked what he saw very much, and birthdays are meant to be celebrated!

He has no idea what to do for a gift, but he's brought something small, neatly wrapped in brown oilcloth to keep it dry on the trek through the snow. He'll be looking for Jim, mostly, but he's always happy to make new friends.

[samahl]

Cyril almost always finds himself distracted by the elves from Thranduil's world, especially the men. They're just all so beautiful.

Still, he tells himself he's going to manage not to trip over himself when he greets Elros. "Thank you for coming to the party. Can I get you any refreshments?" There, he managed not to stumble over his words or blush or anything! There's just a very pleased smile and a friendly offer to make Elros welcome.

He's so proud of himself.

[tar_minyatur]

Elros turns and grins at him.

"Thank you for inviting me! Elros, at your service. I'd love something, but please don't put yourself out of the way. Come and join me!"

[el_tybs]

Perhaps it is because it is a small gathering that Elros stands out so much, towering over many of their guests, including himself - he's in no way short, but even he needs to tip his head slightly to make direct contact. That and it appears that this person is looking for someone in particular.

"I take it you know Cyril... or Kirk?" he asks, taking a step closer. Knew someone who lived in this house at least to get invited is all he can figure, and it isn't him. Switching his drink to his other hand, Sam holds out his now free hand in greeting. "I'm Sam."

[tar_minyatur]

Elros turns at the greeting and smiles, bowing a little in greeting. He puzzles briefly over the hand before offering Sam a warrior's handclasp.

"Well met, Sam! And aye, I do - I met Jim on the ice, and we had a few falls, threw a few snowballs at each other... You know how it goes." He grins at him.

"But you're the other birthday celebrant! Forgive me, I had no idea what to even bring, so I fear I have no gift but well wishes."

[universal_charm]

Kirk is surprised when he sees Elros in the midst of the crowd, but he smiles all the same. He had enjoyed his meeting with the elf, and new friends were always welcome, especially the Rifter sort.

"Elros!" he called in greeting, walking over to the other. "I'm surprised to see you here! Are you enjoying yourself?"

[tar_minyatur]

"Jim!" Elros turns to wave, and offers him the small package - it's only a small bottle of the local high potency rotgut, but it tastes good, and Elros figures Jim will appreciate it.

"Aye, and more now I've found you in this crowd! Happy birthday."

[provenforce]

Rey feels kind of like she sticks out like a sore thumb. She's never been to anyone's life day celebration, and only really knows about them in the abstract sense. Hearing people talk and some observing at a distance. She knows gifts are something expected, but she only really knew Kirk. So she makes a choice, and the present she arrives with is a box wrapped in plain brown paper.

Eventually she'll approach Jim herself with the box to hand it off, but after that she'll be observing the party by and large. Anyone who approaches her she'll speak to, but she'll only approach someone if they happen to be near the food and she wants to get at it.

[samahl]

She might feel like she sticks out, but Cyril is going to make sure she feels welcome. Or at least that she knows that she is. He's very pleased to have her, even more so because she's a friend of Kirk's and a Rifter. He wants every Rifter to feel welcome around him - so long as they're not jerks. If she has Kirk's stamp of approval though, she's probably not that.

"I'm so glad you made it! Did you want me to get you anything? Something to drink perhaps?"

[provenforce]

Rey isn't accustomed to people offering to get her things, even though she's been to a few of the larger events the Inquisition has been invited to. She shakes her head at his offer, giving him a small smile.

"I'm okay right now, but you don't need to trouble yourself, I can get it myself."

[universal_charm]

"Enjoying yourself, Rey?" Kirk asked his friend when she came over.

He hoped he hadn't scandalized her to much with his earlier display with Samouel - which totally had not been planned. This is why he hated surprises. He wasn't sure he had even told Rey he was with someone, not that it mattered, but still. What a way to find out.