redjacketthief | 12th Turn [Voice/Action]

Hey, guys.

[His voice sounded weary but oddly content and calm. For the first time in a long time, he felt like he was starting to understand something.]

I was thinking about something, actually. A couple of somethings. It's getting to be winter and, by my count, there's going to be a few holidays coming up for many of us. I know not all of us celebrates them the same way...but, at the same time, many of us can't celebrate them as we used to. We don't have the same traditions around here, or the same people.

...What I thought I would do was try to arrange a fun get-together in a few weeks for people who just want to relax and have some fun. There won't be any rules or ties to tradition, but there will be people. Tis the season to be with people you like, right?

Right.

[At this point he pauses to throw on a filter, just to tease someone:]

Filtered from Fujiko: 98%

My other thought was to throw a surprise party for my girl. Mine Fujiko, for those who know her. It doesn't need to be anything big or fancy, but I want it to be special. She's been here for a long time.

I'm still trying to figure out how we're doing the food and finding our venue, but I'd love to hear any ideas that you guys have. Cake should be involved here. Seriously. Otherwise, I'm completely open to any idea.

Thanks ahead guys.

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[While the sun is still out, Lupin decided to head out into the town to check for some better winter gear in the various shops. He's not picky. Later on he can be found enjoying a hot drink at the bakery before he returns back to his apartment in Community House 1. He is keeping an eye out for both Grell and Gambit during this time.

He needed to rework plans with them.]

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...Yeah, I see what you mean. Oh well, it's the company that matters, right?

That's too bad. But, you know, a holiday party isn't really complete without fireworks.

We can do fireworks. [Both the traditional way and with the help of a friend, if no one minded watching tableware burst into sparks.]

We can always do fireworks. It's a great way to top off an evening spent with great company. Friends are important, and we want to make it a night that they won't forget anytime soon.

Exactly. My friends back home love stuff like that.

[Which was his whole reason for suggesting it.</small.] Do you know how to make 'em?

Well. You saw my work in January!

[He laughed.]

I can make fireworks with no problem. Don't worry.

[He chuckled at the memory.]

Great.

[He's not about to try tinkering with stuff like that.]

Are you gonna need any help with food? I could make a somethin'.

Hmm...

[He thought about that for a moment, curious about how this was all going to work.]

You know, I've got Gambit on board for that...but, this is a lot of food. I think I have an assistant for him, but we really don't know how much food we need right now. If you want to talk to him about helping, or even give him a few ideas, you're more than welcome to.

...it might be good to vary the menu a little bit anyway. Gambit...specializes in cajun cooking.

Gambit's his name? I'll ask him if he needs any help.

[Firo'd feel bad not contributing anything.]

Cajun cookin'? What's that like?

[That's why Lupin left it open. He wants to allow as many openings for people to assist as they please (and then give himself less work to do, of course.)]

Cajun cooking? It's spicy, Firo. Very spicy with lots of seafood, but it's also very homey.

Yeah? I've never tried anything like that. Do you like it?

Of course I do. It's got a kick!

Sounds worth checkin' out. And maybe I can offer somethin' to the people who don't like stuff with a kick.

What else do you need?

You could? That'd be awesome. I was thinking about maybe having a few pies available too, in case we do get some overflow from people who want to do Thanksgiving.

Otherwise...depending on the venue, I might need a hand getting set up.

Yeah? Then maybe I'll see if I can try makin' a pie to bring, too. Never tried it before, so I make no promises.

I can definitely help set up.

I'll let you know when I've got the rest of it settled then. Any help is appreciated.

That sounds great, thanks. Good luck gettin' this thing all together; it looks like it'll be fun.

Oh, trust me. It will be fun. But thanks, I'll need all the luck I can find.

[He chuckles.]

I'll hold you to that.

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