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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[folklorist]

[ Helios for his contribution is bringing popcorn. Not just any popcorn but chocolate drizzled, caramel coated, and of the cheese flavored variety. Also, you know, regular too. He also has some beverages tucked under his arm, soda mostly and a few bottles of water. He's not...really sure why he was invited because this seemed like a more congenial thing than anything else, and he was the reason for most of it. So he is awkward and otherwise staying as far back as possible. He'll muse about the food table for awhile before he tries to make his exit back home. He should probably go because movies are something he was never good with and he's rather worn out as it is. Stress upon stress these last few weeks has left him incredibly tired and there's a small cough from him, probably the beginnings of a cold or something else, he's not sure. There are faint black circles forming under his eyes too. Guess who isn't sleeping a lot?! Luminair gives a worried, happy, little chirp though as he wags his tail. He really wants to go play! Helios gives a small airy little laugh. ]

Alright, alright. Y-You can go say hello to everyone. I know how much you m-miss them.

[windandrain]

[Saori walks over to Helios, blocking his path so he can't leave. She doesn't want him to leave without thanking him for his help]

Helios, how are you feeling?

[folklorist]

[ Gah! Saori you blocked his escape route. Helios stops in his walking and gives her a small smile. Luminair will rush over to Saori and give her a happy chirp, tail wagging as he looks up at her. Pets please? ] O-Oh, um, I'm quite alright. And h-how about yourself? Y-You look loads better, if you don't mind my saying.

[windandrain]

[Saori bends down and holds out a hand for Luminair to climb up on. She'll pet you all you want if you climb up.]

I feel quite a bit better. Thanks you everyone helping me.

[folklorist]

[ Luminair pauses, sniffing at Saori's hand before chirping happily. He'll put one little clawed paw on her arm and then another. Another questioning chirp as he looks back at Helios. Helios nods and smiles. ] Go on Luminair. Saori doesn't mind. [ A smile. As he then climbs up fully onto her arm. ]

It-it was no trouble, really. I-I mean it was the least I could do. I'm glad you're f-feeling better.

[windandrain]

[Saori lifts her arm up and reaches down to gently scratch the little dragon. He was such a lovely little creature, after all]

I still appreciate it. You make wonderful soup, Helios.

[fleurdesel]

Soleil!

[It's soft and fond from where Adele's making her way over to Helios. She'd invited him, and hoped he'd wish to stay. She won't force the issue, it's not hers to do so, but she will ask him to at least see a little bit of the Movie. She thinks he'd enjoy it. And Luminair always enjoyed spending some time on the sandy beach. It's easy enough to scoop up the frolicking little dragon on her way to Helios' side.]

I am glad you came.

[folklorist]

[ He wasn't sure about staying the entire time but he could stay for a little while, if to just let Luminair out and about. Luminair will squeak when he's scooped up, tail wagging as he happily licks Adele's face. Helios laughs a little as he watches the baby dragon. ] Th-thank you for, um, in-inviting me.

[ He looks a little uncertain as he takes in the surrounding area. Another soft cough as he covers his mouth with his hand. His voice a bit raspier then when he speaks, before he clears his throat. ] Wh-what movie was it again?

[fleurdesel]

I thought you would want to see this- and I wished to invite everyone I care for. My friends and family. And I do consider you family, Helios.

[enough to consider asking something a bit personal. But that could wait until after she's cuddled the small dragon a while longer.]

Superman.

...

Helios...what are your thoughts on a romantic relationship in the village?

[folklorist]

[ Helios gives her a warm smile as Luminair chirps and cuddles against Adele even more. ] F-Family, r-really?

[ Helios looks a bit surprised at that but it quickly turns into curious look. ] R-Romantic relationships...

[ A pause and a thoughtful hum. ] I don't think it's a bad thing to, ah, h-have here. [ Giles and Ginia certainly got along fine. ] Wh-why?

[ Though he is somewhat gaining an understanding of where this is going. ]

[fleurdesel]

Really. I look at you and see a brother.

[She scritches Luminair's chin, taking the time to phrase her words very carefully.]

I...am considering starting one. If Ben's of a mind. I'm just not certain how to go about speaking to him of this.

[thebellthatbinds]

[Guess who's just spotted you and is bringing over a cup of tea? Truth be told it had taken a little convincing for Sabriel to come to the meeting as well but to see everybody bustling about smiling and laughing in the sun was rather peaceful if bitter sweet.

And speaking of sweets...]

Those treats look delicious Helios. What are they?

[folklorist]

[ Ah Sabriel. It's been a week or so since he's seen her in passing. He looks up from his concoctions of popcorn to give her a smile. It too had taken him some convincing to be here. But, well, here he was for better or worse. A Luminair is just so very happy to see Sabriel as well. He'll bound through the sand with happy little chirps as he hurries alongside Sabriel. He won't tackle you yet Sabriel, he sees the tea in your hands. ]

Oh! These? They're just, um, a variation of-of popcorn in my world. There's caramel, chocolate covered, and cheddar cheese. Also r-regular buttered popcorn if you don't like the other three.

[thebellthatbinds]

They're all popped corn? Really? I never knew it could come in so many flavours.

[She sees you Luminair, don't you worry. Sliding the tea cup over the surface of one of the tables towards Helios as a way of silently offering it to him she leans down to scoop the little dragon up into her arms. It was getting easier to put the darkess of those few days behind her, and seeing Luminair certainly helped wipe the shadow from her mind.]

Hello Luminair! I hope you've been well.

[folklorist]

Yes that's right! All different flavors, they're quite popular in my own world. Especially the caramel and cheese varieties.

[ Helios watches with a wry smile, he notes how happy Luminair and Sabriel and that makes his own disposition just a bit brighter. He'll look over at the offered tea cup, knowing it was Sabriel's silent way of giving it to him. So he'll pick it up and take a sip at he continues to watch the two of them. Luminair gives a happy chirp as he licks Sabriel's face. A little contented purr erupts from him as he nuzzles Sabriel happily. ]

He's been a bit happy to get out. I've afraid I've had him cooped up a bit more than usual. [ Though they were still going on their afternoon and evening walks. ] He has quite the bit of energy lately.

[thebellthatbinds]

They sound delicious, you'll have to show me how to make them one of these days- oh- Luminair-

[Muffling a soft laugh as Luminair licks her face she can't help but hug the little dragon tight. He might not be able to speak just yet but he felt more like a baby brother than a true pet; he was just so sensitive to the people around him. Perhaps it was Luminair brightness that kept the memory of Apep's shadow at bay whenever she and Helios met these days. With a creature so happy and jubilantly alive so close, it was impossible for something so dark as the Chaos god to be near.

She was glad that Helios had Luminair for company. After all he'd been through, he could use more of that brightness in his life.]

I don't know if it's just because he's so excited but he seems bigger than I remember.

[averybadfeeling]

[He is not glaring. Not exactly. But he has been...

Eying you a bit.

Finally, however, he comes to offer Helios a small nod.]

"Hello."

[No praise of the sand castles today, I'm afraid.]

[folklorist]

[ Helios jumps slightly from his place of watching Luminair tumble and play in the warm sand. His own thoughts almost making him unawares of his surroundings to a startling degree. Green eyes turn back up to Obi-Wan's approaching figure. Helios manages a small smile and a light, shaky, wave of his hand. ] O-Oh, O-Obi-wan, g-good evening.

[averybadfeeling]

"I haven't yet had the opportunity to see how you fared since the... incident."

[He offers a smile- friendly, if not terribly warm.]

"Consider this a correction of that oversight. How have you been?"

[folklorist]

[ Helios shifts a little, uncomfortable? He is never! He returns the smile, if a bit shakily. Of course Obi-wan knew. He and Adele we quite close and at that revelation his heart hammers a bit faster in his chest. His stomach sinks a bit lower too. ] O-Oh. Th-thank you. I-I've been doing b-better. F-Fine now. Th-thanks to-to everyone.

[ He looks down at the sand before snatching another glimpse at Luminair. ]

[averybadfeeling]

"I'm relieved to hear it."

[He looks at Luminair as well, watching the little dragon frolic with a slight smile.

And then there was a silence. Of the most awkward variety.]

[redjacketthief]

[Lupin is cooling his heels in the sand with a cigarette as company when he spotted Helios through the dusky haze of smoke.]

...That's a lot of popcorn you have there, Professeur.

[folklorist]

[ Helios turns abruptly around when the other speaks to him. He gives Lupin a shaky little smile. ] It-it is a bit m-much, isn't it? I-I didn't know how many people would show up so I just...

[ a frown. ] I suppose I got a little, um, distracted. [ That is a slight understatement of course. ]

[redjacketthief]

No excuses.

[But there's a sly, if distant, smile.]

You were having fun.

[folklorist]

Ah w-well I s-suppose so, yes. I-I do enjoy cooking rather a lot. [ A small spread of that smile. ] It, um, h-helps keep me occupied.

[ And it calms the nerves. ]