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*Maria looks over and hands verdai a plate of mixed Christmas food and veg and a glass of wine*

You need to eat... You been through alot ...
Might feel better after a good meal. Marinalia thought you needed looking after....

*joins marinalia and Maria setting up a game of snake of ladders for fun and leave a free spot for anyone wanting to join*

...

*space wolves offer ales out and leave a bunch of tankards on the side*

Get ya ales whiles there cold! Finest ales ya can find!

Rita: It's a game with numbered tiles. Gotta get multiples of five, and that gives you points.
*She goes off, and somehow finds a domino set.*
Rita: It's really simple, don't worry.

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*Mason groans under one of bar tables, then slowly rises to his feet.*
*He grabs half of empty bottle of whiskey, and drains a portion of it.*

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*Jake leads Denny off to where the food is.*
*Oy happily follows.*

*Looks a bit hesitant, then shrugs, and clears some space*
Okay, go ahead and teach away.

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*Denny follows along silently*
D: ...
*Still covers her missing eye with hair*

*sits down and reaches for the nearest bottle*
Well, we might as well catch up.
*smirks*

*Santiago passionately kisses Joalia and stands up*
S: (I'll be right back.)
*smiles and heads off to Ork-mart*

*Boran cocks his head*
B: Daemonic coma? I wish I was here to help.

*Maiev rolls her eyes and smiles*
M: Sure, go ahead.
*Leans on Kara and closes her eyes*

~

*Joalia nods and sits back down*
*Cuddles her tail*

*Rita explains how dominoes work.*
*She smiles the whole time, and starts mixing the dominoes for a hand.*

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*Jake turns to Denny, and squeezes her hand.*
Jake: Excited for Christmas food?
*He hands her a plate, and takes one for himself.*
Jake: You okay?

*strokes Maiev's hair and drinks from the bottle*
You want some, Kadan? There's plenty of it.

*Santiago is searching through ork-mart for something he can get for Joalia*

*Waits for Rita to start, then plays very badly*

~

M: I might as well have a bit. This is the time to celebrate, after all.
*Kisses Kara on the cheek and opens mouth for the alcohol*

~

*Joalia continues cuddling her tail*
*Eventually gets up and hats anyone who doesn't have a hat on*
*Gets Boran*

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*Denny nods and takes her plate*
D: I'm fine, thanks.
*Starts putting very small amounts of food on her plate*

Rita: It's a little complicated, but you will get the hang of it. Have no fear of that.
*Rita is merciless in dominoes, but makes sure Izriel understands and knows the rules.*
Rita: You're doing well, for a beginer.
*Keeps smiling.*

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Jake: Just making sure..
*Jake nods to Denny, and gets his plate situated.*
*He smiles at the fact Denny is still wearing a santa hat.*
Jake: You look adorable with that hat on.

*smiles and puts an arm around the back of Maiev's neck, and uses her free hand to tilt the bottle into Maiev's mouth*
Drink up, Kadan.

*Boran nods his head to Joalia*
B: Hello Miss. How have you been?

*Izy is like me, cause I can't play dominoes for gak*
You are making this look so easy...

~

*Denny shrugs*
D: If I was to take it off, I would just get hit with one again.

~

*Joalia smiles at Boran and hugs him*
Joal: I have been good. How have you been!
*Lets go of the hug and just is happy*

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*Maiev drinks some, then giggles randomly, causing the drink to spill over her*
M: Oops. I just thought of how weird it is for me to be getting hand fed.

Yes.... daemonic coma. I'm not sure exactly what threats were present. Just that three Department agents who came in didn't come out again.

*Rita shrugs.*
Rita: Learned it at a young age, don't worry you will get the hang of it.
*She keeps playing, and tries toning down the merciless playing.*

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*Jake smiles.*
Jake: Yes.. well it looks good on you.
*He gives a bit of food to Oy, then heads back to the couches with Denny.*
*Jake then starts digging into his food.*

*Maria prods verdai slightly*

Eat...
You need to eat. Human bodies need sustenance.
You must be starving...

*waits knowing he not eaten anything and despite being verdai still needs food*

*marilania and Marla wait for Marias snakes and ladders turn*

*tuts and lifts the bottle to Maiev's lips again*
Come on, Kadan. That's not how you drink.

*Boran nods*
B: I've been well. Happy to be back for the holidays.

*Sighs and eats a few more meatballs*
I'm sure I won't starve...

*Still really gak at Dominoes, but getting very slightly better. Still will never ever win a game*

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*Denny follows Jake, and sits down beside him*
D: I wonder if there's going to be fireworks tonight...

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*Maiev giggles again very slightly, and spills very small amounts again*
*Continues drinking*

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*Joalia smiles happily*
Joal: It is good to have you back then! Everyone should enjoy 'Chris-mas' together!

*Maria*
Well that's a start...
*smiles*

You still look like you need a good meal... Feel free to join our game. We have a spare spot.. And kinda closest to family... Same planet anyway ..

*rejoins the family game of snakes and ladders and finds Marla found more wine and laughs*

I'm afraid I won't be able. I think I might be a bit anemic from having... massive internal bleeding due to shoggoth. It will be a while before the nanites give me enough blood to stand up without feeling faint.

*Rita finishes another game, and smiles at Izriel.*
Rita: You did really good last game! Well.. what you wanna do now?

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*Jake smiles and nods.*
Jake: I hope so, that would be fun to watch with you.. sure someone has something planned.
*He starts digging in.*

*smirks and eventually lowers the bottle*
Better. But your shirt is going to be feeling something too.
*giggles and drinks from the bottle again*

*Boran nods again*
B: I should go for now, I have some kindred to take care of. But I will be back shortly. Merry Christmas, Miss.
*finishes the contents of his flask and heads back to the three kroot*

[Benny slips away from the table, excuses himself to Bridget, and collects a tray of dinner from the kitchen]
[Heads to Perron's office] [Pushes the door open and walks in] You're missing good food, Perron.
...We're missing you.
[Perron is laying curled up on a sofa and barely looks up] ..Too many people.

[Benny puts the tray down on the desk] [Without any comment, Benny sweeps a handful of tiny pink diamonds off the sofa, sits down on the sofa next to Perron, and then scoots up] [Pulls Perron along, onto his lap] ..How about just one?
[Perron looks briefly frustrated but then nods] [Closes his eyes and allows himself to be petted]

[Benny looks down] ...Merry Christmas, Perron.

[Perron nods again, and tiny spheres of rainbow light gently float around like fireflies for Benny to watch]

I honestly have no idea. What do people generally do on Christmas?

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*Denny nods, and picks at her food*
*Doesn't eat much*

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*Maiev smiles at Kara and continues leaning on her*
*Starts folding napkins to make some origami gak*

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*Joalia waves Boran off, then returns to her chair after everyone is hattified*
*Cuddles her tail again*

*maria*

We have legs...
*smiles and brings over the board and sets up nearby verdai*

*Marla and marilania join in sparkly dresses with tiaras glittering under Santa hats*

*marilania *
Not many chances to dress up... And its Christmas.. So let us be kind...

*Marla laughs*
Snakes and ladders... Even with Half a blood stream its not complicated...

*Rita shrugs.*
Rita: Eat, drink, give gifts, play games.. stuff like that.

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*Jake finishes his plate, and notices Denny picking at her food.*
Jake: Whatever you don't want Oy will eat.. don't worry about it.
*He puts a hand on her shoulder, and gives it a light squeeze.*

*happily sips on the bottle and watches Maiev work*
What'cha doin'?

*Santiago walks back in the main room with three small boxes while smiling*
S: (I'm back.)

*Nods, then stands up*
I'll go get your gift then.
*Pokes Gharn in the nose*
You get yours later.
*Floats off to get Rita's gift*

~

*Denny nods, and gives Oy the entire plate*
D: I'm not feeling that hungry.

~

*Maiev pokes her tongue out in concentration*
M: Origami...
*Finishes a swan, and places it on the table*

~

*Joalia looks around for Santiago, finds him, then goes to tackle-hug him*
*Stops when she sees the boxes, and gently hugs him instead*
Joal: (Hello!)

*smiles and carefully inspects the swan*
It's pretty.
*uses an elbow to prop herself up as she watches Maiev work*
How'd you do it?

*Santiago kisses Joalia and smiles at her*
S: (Want to open your gifts?)

M: Lots of practice. I could show you, if you like.
*Smiles at Kara's smile*

~

*Joalia tilts her head confusedly*
Joal: (Gifts?)

*Rita nods.*
Rita: I shall get yours then!
*She runs outside to the waiting Rt, and grabs the present from his storage unit.*

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*Jake nods.*
Jake: It's okay.. don't worry about it..
*Oy looks up at Denny, and then at the plate. He then gradually starts eating.*