Let the Festival Begin [Day 143 | Day 144]

[bastionmods]

Who: EVERYONE
Open: Open
When: Day 143 & 144
Where: All over the Bastion
What: The first two days of the Harvest Festival
Format Any
Warnings: None

For the past week or so, it may feel like to some that the Bastion is gearing up for something. And not anything bad, either. Something good and oh so needed. It's not just the people, the Caels and the Ura that are aware of what the coming days would mean if the world was still intact. It's like the very Bastion itself has suddenly gained new life, and there's a power over it that's greater than any person, creature or Core.

Anyone who is still awake as dawn breaks over the Bastion may find themselves inexplicably tired for no reason at all, and unable to give in to an intense need to close their eyes, just for a moment.

When everyone wakes, and I do mean everyone, the Bastion will be transformed. Decorations, lights strung across every angle, wreaths, tables with colorful cloths over them, streamers and banners and so much stuff just seemingly out of nowhere! The entire Bastion, suddenly a vibrant, beautiful place for a celebration. And not just any celebration.

The Harvest Festival!

Comments

[wayofvoice]

I will admit crimes being committed against me did indeed never once cross my mind.

[Pizza crust? Okay, sure, he'll just let you do what you wanna do, Colin. It looks like you're having fun, and Paar is getting fed, so he really has no objections here.]

[freedom_engineer]

Sorry, sorry, I'm rambling. I've never actually studied the logistics of dragon-sized meals before. I'm having to think of things that I know are in the right scale.

From there, it just becomes a matter of preparing them properly. ... You're gonna want Rin to do that. I can do many things, but cooking is NOT among them.

[wayofvoice]

Then perhaps a show of teamwork is recommended. Both your skills combined should accomplish the goal you have in mind.

[freedom_engineer]

My thoughts exactly.

[Mammoth flank steaks piled high, surrounded with cheeses, and topped with barbequed pulled pork. Open wide, Paarth! Before this really makes my player hungry! Too late you little punk.]

Rin and I still have our clashes to work out, but we can work together decently enough.

[wayofvoice]

Then I look forward to it-

[Oh hey more food. Paarthurnax takes it in, and then gives a pause as he focuses on this taste a bit more. Huh. Barbeque. This is a very new experience. And not the mun projecting on a desire for pulled pork at all.]

[freedom_engineer]

You liked that last one? Yeah, that's Barbequed meat. An ancient cooking technique coupled with modern experimentation to create some fantastic flavors.

[Colin's a little smug about that one. Even if he can't cook, even if he doesn't like meat, he STILL appreciates a good barbeque. Barbequed corn, if nothing else, is AMAZING.]

[wayofvoice]

It is delicious. I have not had many seasonings on most of my meat, but this I believe I could appreciate.

[freedom_engineer]

Well, there we go. Now I have an idea what to steer onto your plate.

It's quite an amazing process, really. The smoke itself adds flavor to the meat, and then the spices and seasonings further bring it out. And then there's the sauces...

[Barbeque. The dragon likes barbeque. Looks like Colin knows what to tell Rin to cook towards in the future.]

[wayofvoice]

[Colin, you have probably figured out by now that Paarthurnax will listen to whatever rambles you want to get out. He listens and nods.]

It does indeed sound fascinating. Rin's skill must be further appreciated, then, if she is capable of such things.

[freedom_engineer]

[And Colin does indeed appreciate it. So few people do listen, and he has to remind himself constantly that his rambles are usually unwelcome around other people. Usually after he irritates someone.]

I'm sure she could show you how to do it. Barbequed mammoth actually sounds like it would be a great tasting meal, to the carnivores in our midst.

With your flame, and her knowledge, I bet the two of you could set up a giant barbeque grill.

You want me to grab you a few more platters? I can't imagine I've managed to fill you up yet.

[wayofvoice]

Yes. You are welcome to leave them here as you go to speak to her. So long as they are not on the table, I should manage well enough.

[He might eat a platter, but that's alright.]

[freedom_engineer]

Consider it done.

[Colin immediately starts loading up a few more platters with assorted meats and cheeses. He's paying special attention to barbeque stuff, but he'll grab a little bit of everything so Paarth is free to experiment. He sets the platters out before Paarth, and he gives the dragon a beaming grin.]

There you go. Enjoy! I won't be far if you need me.

[As if the Bastion is all that large anyway.]