Prescribed Recreation part 3: Chillax'n with a Vengeance

[fleurdesel]

Who: House 44, House 46, House 3, Saori, Steve Rogers, and whoever wanders in
What: Movie night on the beach
When: September 9th, in the evening
Where: The Beach
Summary: After an unfortunate tussle with a Chaos God, work on a farm, a swarm of refugees and stress piled upon stress, sometimes all anyone wants is to sit back and watch classic movies.
Rating: PG for possible adult language
Something that everyone could agree on was this: the past three weeks had been several shades of stressful. What they needed, what they all needed was something mindless and relaxing shared in the company of those they care for in a neutral environment. The beach works well enough, and it's not that far a trip for anyone involved.

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[fleurdesel]

I haven't had one of those visions in...two days, now. I don't think they've gone entirely but they're coming further and further apart. [A beat, then her smile brightens, voice warm with gratitude.] It has, more than I can say. Since you've given it to me I haven't had any trouble sleeping through the night.

[It's easy to reach down and scritch the top of Luminair's head, the little dragon just lent itself to affection so well. Having the dragon pleased also helped Helios to smile more often, and that was something Adele was in favor of any day.]

Perhaps if the weather remains favorable you, Sabriel, and I could have lunch here one day? Nothing fancy, but it would be good for both of you, and I know Sabriel misses your company.

...It is. I think he also prefers Danish in the mornings, but not often. I shall sort it out later.

[folklorist]

O-Oh. [ He looks and sounds relieved at Adele's answer. ] That's...that's very good news. I-I'm glad to hear it. I'm glad that it could help you.

[ Helios smiles lightly as Luminair chirps happily from that pet. His tail wagging as he gives Adele's hand an affectionate little nudge. Helios is silent for a moment or two. ]

I-I think that would be nice. Before the weather gets colder, one last day on the beach would be lovely. M-Maybe we could take the MAV out into the ocean as well. I feel terrible for not t-taking her out lately. [ He looks over at the small schooner in the distance. ]

Danish, hm? I could teach you how to bake th-those if you wanted? Homemade danishes are absolutely delicious.

[fleurdesel]

I haven't been sailing since I joined the voyage for the Brittania- and with as tense as I was at the time I did not get the opportunity to enjoy it as much as I should. I'm certain Sabriel would enjoy it as well, if you're of a mind.

[She follows Helios' gaze to the schooner, remembering those that helped him sail it before with a pang of bittersweet memory. It's part of why she never asked, not really.]

Really? I would appreciate that a great deal. It'd be more personal that simply bringing him some from the cafe in the mornings.

[folklorist]

I wouldn't want to leave anyone out, of course. Sabriel is...more than welcome to joining us. Maybe staying out f-for the day would be relaxing. [ As long as they don't have any crazy weather. But Helios smiles as he looks at the schooner still. A bittersweet memory, yes. But it was a wonderful and happy memories that he has with the boat. And right now those are some of the most important memories one could have. ]

M-Maybe I'll...stop by the house sometime and, and show you? [ He's not sure if he should move back in or not. ]

[fleurdesel]

Not so far out as to worry about the weather, but far enough that we might fish...and if you are worried about the weather we might always request that Saori keep an eye on it for us. I'm certain she wouldn't mind it.

[It'd be a lovely way to spend the day, truly. The three of them, little Luminair, the ocean, such as it was.]

That would be lovely, Helios. I could make you some of those macarons as well if you like.

[He's welcome whenever he feels fit to return. Adele misses living with him, with Sabriel. It wasn't bad living with the Jedi but...House 44 was her home, and they her family.]

[folklorist]

True, true. Saori might actually enjoy coming along too.

[ The more the merrier after all. ]

Ah. I do love your macarons. That'd be lovely. [ Acceptable payment is acceptable. ] A-And I promise not to, um, use any m-magic this time around. [ A sheepish laugh as he runs a hand through his hair. ]

[fleurdesel]

I think it's possible to cook with magic, just...not wise when we've other means readily available. I don't know what went wrong that time, have you sorted it out? Because it was quite sudden!

[folklorist]

It was just...a slip of my concentration, is all. It h-happens every once in awhile. [ They're all human after all. ] I-I admit that I won't be using magic to c-cook anytime soon though. So there's no need to worry. [ A sheepish laugh as he rubs the back of his neck. ]

[fleurdesel]

It was going fairly well up until that point. [Even if it had, quite literally, blown up in their faces.] Perhaps we could attempt it again some time in the future. Without molten sugar being involved.

[folklorist]

Fairly well, yes. I s-suppose we could try something else. Is there anything you would want to try and cook?

[fleurdesel]

...Pizza, perhaps? There's a particular comfort food I've yet to prepare here. I don't know if we could find everything for it but it would be interesting to try.

[folklorist]

There is a pizza shop. S-So I'm sure there's at least the basic ingredients. Homemade pizza sounds lovely though. It's always a fun endeavor to partake in. What kinds of toppings do you usually put on yours?

[fleurdesel]

Is it yet open? I have not heard much from it since I last spoke to Monsieur Jordan.

[She shrugs.]

A cream sauce, fresh mussels, a mild goat cheese and apples.

[folklorist]

I'm not sure actually. But, well, could always check to be certain.

[ Helios' eyes widen a little at that. ] That sounds delicious actually. I've never had a pizza like that, then again, I don't eat it very often.

[fleurdesel]

It's based off of a common dish in Normandy. Something my father made often whenever we spent the summers at the cottage. Perhaps I should try my hand at making the dish proper for you, you might enjoy it.

[folklorist]

[ Helios smiles at the word cottage. It's a sad but genuine smile. He and Elise had a cottage to which they used to go to as well. It was a good bundle of memories amidst all the bad. ] I'd like that Adele. It sounds like it would be delicious.

[fleurdesel]

Sometime next week, then? It will take me a few days to find the recipe in my personal journals, let alone recall the proper accompanying dishes.

[Cottage, yes. It had been a joy for her, a reprieve from the studying, the drills, the endless personal schooling. All her happiest memories of her childhood are bound up in that one, modest building.]

[folklorist]

That sounds fine. Whenever you feel, um, comfortable. I-I don't want to rush things, if you're busy. [ A pause as he munches on some popcorn. ]

What did your...cottage look like? Back home I mean. [ He sounds thoughtful and slightly sad as he asks that question. ]

[fleurdesel]

It is less of my being busy and more of my attempting to remember how. I'd rather not your first taste be a botched dish, Soleil.

[What had it looked like? Oh now that brought back a warm wave of memories. She takes a moment to find a stick and starts to draw out in thin lines what she remembers.]

It was an old building- very old. Updating the wiring and plumbing was a pain, apparently, but my father had most of that sorted by the time we were spending the summer there. It had three levels- a root celler where my father kept his wine, the main floor, and an upper floor that was partly an attic. It was made of worn stone and stained wood- the floor in the kitchen was a little warped but we learned to live with it.

[folklorist]

Oh, I'm sure it'll come out lovely Adele. I'm not worried about that at all.

[ He believes in your abilities Adele, he does! Now you just have to believe in him who believes in you. He gives a slight wave of his hand. He stops and listens to her words though. A small warm smile touching his lips. ] It sounds like it has a lot of history to it. I...own one as well, back home. From the way yours sounds it, it reminds me of it.

[ He has that with warm and a touch of sadness in his voice. There were a lot of good memories in that tiny little cottage. ] It's always the places you d-don't expect that have the biggest character a-and...and some of the nicest memories.

[fleurdesel]

[After all this time, she's come to have some measure of faith in her skills as a cook. She'll never be a gourmet chef but a simple, nostalgic dinner was no longer beyond her. Helios' instruction, his faith in her skill helped immensely. It's surprising what a little self confidence will do.] It did. I think it has been in the family for quite some time but I am not certain.

[Her father's father's father, perhaps? Or was it her mother's side of the family? She never could remember, there was a reason they had notecards and plaques about the manor when she was young. Like living in a museum, sometimes.] It was modest compared to the family home but...I loved how rustic it was. Some of my very favorite childhood memories come from it.