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omg_fmaWho: OOC!Alfons, OOC!Psiren, IC!Ed, A!Wrath, OOC!Roy, npc:Darren, npc:Mr. Li, npc:Dr. Carter, npc:Dingus McCattleprod, npc:Squirrel Army
When: 06/23/07
Rating: PG, I think
Category: Misc Happenings, Event
Summary: A small gathering in the park. There are hillbillies, explosions, armies of squirrels, and magically bad cooking. So, really, your average party. Also contained within this log- Ed, Roy, and Hei: MEN OF ACTION, abject embarrassment, abrupt illness, and Words that Darren Hohenheim Does Not Understand. Part II.
Darren: *glances over at Clara, smiling shyly and still kind of blushy*
IC!Ed: *proceeds to finish off the cake happily*
OOC!Roy: *grinning, more delighted than is probably normal that someone liked his cake*
Mr. Li: *chews as he mulls this idea over, stroking his chin thoughtfully* This is not a bad idea....
OOC!Alfons: *wiggles his eyebrows* Fast and affordable~
IC!Ed: *watching the current on-goings of the party with an amused grin on his face*
OOC!Psiren: *glances at Darren again, blushing slightly* Um... enjoying the food? *smiles*
Mr. Li: You have courier service, Hei Xian Sheng?
Darren: *smiles back, trying not to look as shy as he feels* Yes, very much! Your cooking is always wonderful. *OH GODS blushes again*
OOC!Alfons: I do!~ I work for a company down town- *whips out a business card from nowhere* We're always looking for new clients, and there are a list of discounts here on the back. *shows him*
OOC!Roy: *helps himself to lemonade, wondering if it's going to rain later*
OOC!Psiren: *blushes slightly MORE* Oh, thank you... I'm glad you like it....
IC!Ed: *now blissfully full and content, leaning back in his seat and letting out a satisfied sigh*
Darren: *blushes even more at her blush* Oh, you are welcome! *takes a hasty bite of pork bun*
Mr. Li: *takes the business card, nodding with a serious frown on his face* Yes yes, very reasonable... I will think about it, talk to Mrs. Li... we can talk business when you visit my shop, yes?
Mr. Li: *waves the card* I can keep this, yes?
OOC!Psiren: *wishes her face would behave, eats some potato salad*
OOC!Alfons: Yeah, yeah, of course you can keep it! *victory!!!* I'll come by after work this week and we can talk. *nods, feeling very professional*
Darren: *wishes the same as he finishes his bun and wonders what on earth Clara is eating*
IC!Ed: *grins, happy for Hei making a business deal, and then gets up to grab a celebratory glass of lemonade*
Mr. Li: *nods, beaming, pocketing the card* Yes, I will make tea, we will talk!
OOC!Roy: *to Clara* Thanks again for organizing this ... I wasn't a lot of help, I'm sorry - but I appreciate it.
OOC!Alfons: *very excited* Great! Thanks! ...So are you enjoying the party?
OOC!Psiren: *smiles* You're welcome, Roy-chan... and you did your part, you brought the cake! In any case, it's just nice to relax and chat with you and everyone else. I'm glad you could make it.
IC!Ed: *blinks at Roy in surprise* Going already?
OOC!Roy: *deep sigh* I'm afraid I will have to be off ... I'm sorry.
Mr. Li: Yes yes, it is very good party, good food. I like meeting new people. Friends of friends are good to know. How did you meet Smith Xian Sheng?
IC!Ed: *smirks a little* Got a date with your piles of paperwork?
OOC!Psiren: ...Already? Oh that's a shame.... If there's cake left, would you like me to bring it by for you later? I can swing by your office, or your home, if you still live in the same place....
OOC!Alfons: *laughs* Tell me about it. Um, I met Clara... well, basically through friends of friends. I met her once and then saw her a few weeks later and we started talking. She's very easy to talk to.
OOC!Roy: *frowns* Well someone had to do it, Edward ...
Mr. Li: *beams* Yes, she is very nice girl, we are always talking a long time when she visits my shop. She is my best customer!
OOC!Roy: Yes, I'm sorry, Clara ... Uhm, well, if there's lots left then ... you could maybe take it, if you want? I mean, it's just, with you having more people living with you ... I couldn't manage to eat it myself ... *laughs*
IC!Ed: *laughs* Yeah, I guess that's true. Gotta make up for the guys who don't do their paperwork.
OOC!Roy: *nods at Edward* Yes, exactly. *mutters* After all, there are so very many of them ...
IC!Ed: *raises eyebrows* "Them"?
OOC!Psiren: *smiles* That's true, I suppose... well, thank you. I'm sure everyone there will appreciate it. But feel free to take a plate of food with you! We have so much....
OOC!Roy: People who don't do their paperwork, I mean ...
IC!Ed: *grins sheepishly* Oh right!
OOC!Roy: *beams at Clara* Thank you, I will. I really hope everyone enjoys it ...
OOC!Alfons: Yeah, that doesn't surprise me. *laughs* With all of us she has living with her, I'm not surprised. *points to Darren where he's perched on a chair, eyeing the potato salad with morbid fascination* He's the newest addition.
OOC!Roy: *to Edward* Sorry ... My fault, I shouldn't mutter thing like that ...
Darren: Oh, it was very nice to meet you, Mr. Mustang!
IC!Ed: Huh? *laughs, waving a hand dismissively* Nah, don't worry about it.
OOC!Roy: *piles a few sandwiches and cookies onto a plate; turns to Darren* It was lovely to meet you too, Darren! *beams* I hope we bump into one another again soon!
Darren: Yes! Come and visit for tea perhaps? *glances at Clara for permission to invite someone to her house*
OOC!Roy: Oh, that would be really nice! Um, if it's OK with Clara ...?
Mr. Li: You live in big house with Smith Xiao Jie too? *looks over at Darren* Yes, she told me he is living in big house, too. ...He has very strange accent, what country is he from?
OOC!Psiren: Oh, yes, please do, I would love to have you over! *beams*
OOC!Alfons: I do. There are about seven of us now, believe it or not. *glances at Darren* Uh... he's from somewhere in another dimension. Yeah, I've never heard his accent either.
Darren: *smiles happily, nodding*
OOC!Roy: *beams back* Well then, I'll make sure to come over. Thank you very much for the invitation! ^^
IC!Ed: *grins over at Roy* See ya around, Roy.
Mr. Li: *smiles* It is very happy thing, to have a full house like that. Too many empty rooms is too much quiet! *strokes his chin thoughtfully* He is from another dimension? Very interesting. Maybe I will ask him about it.
OOC!Alfons: *glances over* Oh! Are you leaving? Later, Roy! I'll see you around!
OOC!Roy: Goodbye Edward, and you Hei.
IC!Ed: *waves goodbye in a friendly manner*
OOC!Roy: Oh, and Mr Li - it was nice to meet you. *smiles politely*
OOC!Psiren: Wonderful, I look forward to your visit then. Take care!
OOC!Alfons: *chuckles at Mr. Li's comment* You should. He actually doesn't seem to mind talking about it. I agree, though. It's a huge house. Having it empty would be downright creepy.
OOC!Roy: Bye! *waves over his shoulder as he makes his way out of the park*
Mr. Li: *bows his head* It was good to meet you, Mustang Xian Sheng. Again I will see you.
IC!Ed: *turns back and sips at his lemonade, wishing he wasn't so full so he could keep eating*
Mr. Li: *back to Hei, nodding* In Xing, Mrs. Li and I lived in a big house, with all of family Li there. It was very good, big houses need many people. Here we have small house, only two of us, we do not fill many rooms.
OOC!Alfons: *frowns* You miss being in Xing? It's sad you had to leave everyone behind.
OOC!Psiren: *finishes her plate, getting up* I'm going to get some dessert... would anyone else like anything while I'm up?
IC!Ed: *smiles at Clara* Nah, I'm good.
Darren: *eyes the cake* Oh! I will get it for you, Miss Clara! ...If you do not mind? *CHIVALRY ATTACK OMG*
IC!Ed: *turns to Mr. Li, sitting up a little straighter, curious and attention fully on him* What's it like in Xing? I've read some interesting stuff about the culture there...
Mr. Li: Yes, Xing is very beautiful, always will be home. And we are very far from our children and their families. But Amestris is very good too, Central is good city, very good here! Good people, good business!
Mr. Li: *beams* Maybe children will visit, I will send them money for trip when I have enough saved.
OOC!Alfons: *laughs* Yeah, it's certainly gone way up commercially since the whole dimension thing started happening, you're right. It's like this weird tourist industry or something. You have kids?
OOC!Psiren: Oh! Um, if you insist... thank you Darren! If you wouldn't mind getting me a small piece of cake, and some sorbet, please?
Mr. Li: *to Edward* Xing is a very great country, very old... older than Amestris. *nods sagely* Very beautiful, big palaces and fortresses... beautiful forests and mountains... great and wise Emperor!
Darren: *smiles obligingly* Of course! *gets up and begins puttering around the desserts*
Mr. Li: *to Hei, with pride* Yes, I have five sons, and two beautiful daughters! Many grandchildren!
IC!Ed: *captivated, eyes wide* Wow... I gotta go there sometime and see for myself...
Dr. Carter: *has a couple of days off, is wandering through the park, pauses when she sees the party, wondering what's going on*
OOC!Alfons: *eyes widen* Wow! I heard that you guys have big families in Xing, but that's kind of... wow. *duly impressed* Yeah, I'd like to go sometime, too. It'd be fun.
Mr. Li: You will like it, very beautiful... good food! *grins* You tell me if you are going, I will wire eldest son, tell him you are coming, you will stay in our house!
Mr. Li: *beams at Hei* You too, you will stay in our house!
OOC!Alfons: Oh, I couldn't impose! ...Then again, if all the food is good as your bao... *grins*
Darren: *returns, handing Clara a plate of cake and sorbet, having gotten a similar plate for himself* Here, Miss Clara. *smiles*
IC!Ed: *excited for food* Then I guess I'll have to take you up on that offer sometime! I'll owe you one! If there's anything I can do for you, just name it.
Mr. Li: No no, is no imposition! *grins* Eldest son's wife is very good cook, almost as good as Mrs. Li!
OOC!Alfons: *smiles broadly* Alright, but as long as it's really no trouble, okay? That sounds fantastic.
Mr. Li: Thank you, Elric Xian Sheng, I will remember that, you are very kind. *bows*
OOC!Psiren: *smiles back* Thank you, Darren. *accepts the plate*
OOC!Alfons: *nods* Same goes for me. Any favors, just let me know.
Darren: *sits back down, nodding* You are welcome! This... sorbet? You made it?
Mr. Li: *bows to Hei as well* Yes, this is good, we are all friends now!
IC!Ed: *grinning, feeling a small ego boost* Don't worry about it. It'd be an equal trade.
OOC!Alfons: Yeah, exactly! *beams*
IC!Ed: *smiling, happier than he's been in quite a while* Yeah... Friends.
OOC!Psiren: Mmhmm. I've made it once before... I'm glad we had this party, I'd been wanting an excuse to make it in warmer weather.
Darren: *tries some before grinning* It is wonderful! Frozen! *says this like its a miracle*
Mr. Li: It is good to have many friends, always happy with many friends, never needing anything with friends to give and help. *nods*
OOC!Psiren: *smiles* I'm glad you enjoy it, it's a favorite of mine. And yes... the refrigeration coil is a wonderful invention. *eats some sorbet with a contented sigh*
Darren: The-- ...nevermind. *laughs sheepishly* It is very good. *tries some cake next*
IC!Ed: *smiling, not really used to having a lot of people to acknowledge as real friends and liking the change*
OOC!Psiren: *spots Dr. Carter a small distance away, blinks* ...Hei, isn't that Edward's doctor?
OOC!Alfons: *leans over to see better* ...Yeah, it is! *yells* HEY! DR. CARTER!
IC!Ed: *blinks* Edward's doctor? *worried frown*
OOC!Psiren: *laughs when Hei yells, waving at her* ...Yes, he manages to land himself in the hospital fairly frequently. Dr. Carter is the one who treats him, usually.
OOC!Alfons: Yeah, she's nice. In this sort of... stick-up-the-ass kinda way. *grins*
Darren: Woman doctor? *not really sure what to make of this, so eats more cake*
IC!Ed: *nods slowly* Ohh... *laughs at Hei's comment* One of those, huh?
OOC!Alfons: *nods* But she's not too bad. Has a sense of humor and everything. *laughs*
IC!Ed: *grins* Good thing to have in a doctor.
Dr. Carter: *is surprised to be yelled at, but recognizes Hei and Clara, wanders over* ...You are Edward Elric's friends. How are you today? *nods at everyone else by way of greeting*
OOC!Alfons: *smiles at her* Yup! We're having a picnic. You hungry?
IC!Ed: *nods back at the doctor* Dig in, there's plenty to eat.
A!Wrath: *returns, panting and dirtied. Goes to nearest person* May... I have..... something.... to drink?
Darren: *stares wide-eyed at Wrath*
Dr. Carter: ...Thank you. I'll have a little, if you don't mind.
IC!Ed: *jumps a little when Wrath speaks* Whoa! Hey, you okay? What the hell happened to you??
IC!Ed: *to Dr. Carter* Oh, I'm... Ed. By the way.
A!Wrath: *looks at Darren* You... ... hi..... water? Somewhere?
Darren: Ummm... Lemonade? *smiles nervously*
Mr. Li: My name is Li, called Li Peng. It is good for me to meet you. *bows*
A!Wrath: *to Ed* Shotgun... Raid... *throws arms up* ... fight for Justice.... I won...
OOC!Alfons: *glances over* Raid on what? *to Dr. Carter* Be careful of the cookies!
IC!Ed: *blinks, eyes wide* Uh... Congrats? *gets up and gestures to his chair in offering* I'll, uh, get you some lemonade.
Dr. Carter: Hello, it's nice to meet everyone. I'm Doctor Annelise Carter. *nods to Ed and Mr. Li, glancing over at Darren and Adventure Wrath*
Dr. Carter: ...Cookies? Thank you for the warning... dare I ask what's wrong with them? *raises an eyebrow at Hei*
OOC!Psiren: *to Adventure Wrath* Shotgun? Goodness! ...Was that you over there earlier? *eyes wide*
OOC!Alfons: They're kind of... burned... ish. Not too bad, but some are kind of like charcoal. Others are fine, though! *grins brightly*
IC!Ed: *laughs a bit as he comes back with a glass of lemonade for Wrath* They're not that bad. Roy seemed to like them a lot.
Dr. Carter: ...Ah. I will avoid the charcoal, then. *nods again, slipping over to the food table*
OOC!Alfons: *chuckles* Thanks. I guess I'm just nervous about anything I cook. *to Dr. Carter* Try the bun things!
Mr. Li: *stands, bowing to everyone, going over to get some dessert*
A!Wrath: *to Hei* Raid... on my face! pssssssssss ouch. *to Ed* Thank you... for supporting Justice.
A!Wrath: *to Clara* Yes, I was fighting with that man against a squirrel army, after rescuing him he turned on me and I defeated his shotgun of Injustice with my Sparkly Twig of Justice. That man has now become a petunia plant.
A!Wrath: *goes and drinks thirstily from the lemonade*
IC!Ed: That's why I keep away from doing any cooking. I don't trust myself to make anything... edible. *to Wrath* Heh, you're welcome...?
OOC!Alfons: .....Riiiiiiiiight. *raises an eyebrow*
Dr. Carter: *glances over at Hei, then peers into the pot* ...Is that char siu bao? *actually pronounces that halfway decently*
OOC!Alfons: *blinks* You know what it is? Yeah, that's Char Siu Bao... I think.
Mr. Li: *grins over at her* You recognize! My wife make it, it is very good!
A!Wrath: Ahhh, *finishing lemonade* thank you sir Edward. Lemonade is truly the taste of Justice.
IC!Ed: *laughs out loud*
Darren: *trying to figure out what lemonade and justice have in common, figuring it's a colloquial thing that he hasn't heard yet*
Dr. Carter: *nods* I order it at Xiao Hu sometimes. It's one of my favorites.
Mr. Li: *beams* Zhang Xian Sheng's restaurant, yes! Zhang makes very good char siu bao!
A!Wrath: *wanders over to the cookies* I do wonder if the cookies taste likewise.
IC!Ed: *sweatdrops at mention of Hei's cookies* Hope he doesn't get a charred one...
OOC!Alfons: *snickers* You and me both.
A!Wrath: *bites into a deathly looking cookie and spits it out* AHH! Foul temptress of a sugary delight! Your betrayal cannot be overlooked! *pulls out sword and hacks the cookie to bits*
OOC!Alfons: *glances over* Uhoh. Bad cookie experience.
IC!Ed: *winces* Yikes.
A!Wrath: *recollects himself, sheathes his sword, tries another cookie* AHHHH! Brother of foul temptress! You shall see the same fate!! *more sword bashing*
Darren: *glances over nervously, not knowing what to think about Wrath*
IC!Ed: *watches, mildly amused again* ...Should we stop him?
Dr. Carter: *was going to sit down, is ubstructed by sword flailing, clears her throat* ...Young man! Kindly restrain yourself! And put that sword away. *severe look*
Mr. Li: *dodges sword flailing* Aya!
A!Wrath: *feels the weight of authority, resheaths sword, head down* yes ma’am.
Dr. Carter: ...Thank you. If you don't like the cookies, try something else. Okay? *small talking-to-a-kid smile, voice going slightly softer*
IC!Ed: *snickering a little*
OOC!Alfons: *joins in the snickering*
A!Wrath: *pointing at the cookies, tries to pass the blame* But they were... foul creations of Injustice....I had to teach them a lesson.
OOC!Alfons: *snickers harder*
IC!Ed: *doubles over trying to hide it*
Dr. Carter: ...Well, alright then, but you shouldn't wave swords around when there are this many people nearby. Someone could get hurt. Understand?
OOC!Alfons: *leans over to Ed, muttering* I made cookies of injustice! *more snickering*
A!Wrath: Yes ma'am. I shall take the fight elsewhere if needed. *Poutingly walks over to Ed and Hei, tries to punch each in the arm for making fun of him*
OOC!Psiren: *watches all of this with an amused smile, finishing her sorbet*
OOC!Alfons: *still laughing* Ow- hey!
IC!Ed: *takes the hit mid-snicker* Ow!
Dr. Carter: *gives him another small smile* Thank you. *raises her eyebrows as he punches Ed and Hei* ...Whose child is this?
OOC!Psiren: No one's, I think. He's a homunculus.
Darren: *eats his cake nervously*
OOC!Alfons: He just kinda showed up.
Dr. Carter: ............Is he, now? *pushes up her glasses with one finger, scrutinizing him more carefully*
IC!Ed: *still laughing a little* Y-Y'know, the cake's a whole lot better than the, uh, cookies of injustice.
OOC!Psiren: Yes, I think he's camping out in the park right now.
A!Wrath: I was protecting you from those cookies. You should appreciate my efforts, even if a bit misguided.
OOC!Alfons: *looks over at Ed a moment before doubling over again in laughter*
Dr. Carter: .......Hmm. *sits down, taking a thoughtful bite and watching him*
IC!Ed: *can't help but burst into silent laughter again*
A!Wrath: *Angry, storms away, comes back for some cake, then storms away again to sit in a chair*
Dr. Carter: ...I'm sorry, I've forgotten... Miss... Smith, was it?
Mr. Li: *figures it's safe to reapproach the desserts*
OOC!Psiren: *smiles* Yes. Clara Smith.
Darren: *sits close to Clara, not sure about all these odd people*
Dr. Carter: Is there some sort of occasion today?
OOC!Psiren: Hm? Oh no... a bunch of us just thought it would be nice to get together for a potluck.
Mr. Li: *comes back with his desserts, sitting and taking a bite of lime sorbet*
Dr. Carter: *nods, eating some more*
IC!Ed: *gets up with a grin, deciding he now has room in his stomach for a little more food* I think I'll go try my luck with your cookies again, Hei.
OOC!Alfons: *grins big* Don't let the injustice get you!
Mr. Li: Smith Xiao Jie! This is very good, very good, hao chi! All of the food, very good! You are as good at cooking as my wife!
A!Wrath: *mumbling to self* Now this cake tastes more like it has a benign purpose.
IC!Ed: *grin broadens* I'll do what I can! *salutes mockingly and then goes to get a cookie*
OOC!Alfons: *snickers, drinking some lemonade*
OOC!Psiren: *blushes slightly* Oh, thank you very much, Mr. Li. I'm glad you like it. I didn't make all of it, though....
A!Wrath: *sees Ed going for the cookies, can't resist the urge to fight Injustice* Nooooooo! *runs and dives to tackle Ed*
Darren: *nearly knocked out of his chair, ducks and watches, kind of amazed* ...Wow.
IC!Ed: *goes down to the ground in a fit of laughter* O-Oww!!
OOC!Alfons: *glances over at Clara* Uhhh...
Mr. Li: *beams, then turns his grin on Darren* Smith Xiao Jie is very good cook, she would make very good wife, I think. Yes?
OOC!Psiren: *blushes more, with another internal facepalm, busies herself with chocolate cake and wonders if there's a way to get Mr. Li to STOP DOING THAT*
Darren: Ah- *drops his empty plate in a fit of distraction, blushing fit to ignite* Er... *wants to say yes so as not to insult Clara, but also... well yeah... the obvious* ... Yes?
A!Wrath: Don't do that again! You cannot take chances with these cookies, they are like a thousand dark spirits decending upon your tongue to smite it with cursed pitchforks!
Mr. Li: *very pleased with himself* Yes, you are a very smart man to think so!
Darren: ...Thank you?
IC!Ed: *manages to give Wrath a weird look between laughs* They're not all that bad! Y-You just gotta pick the right one!
OOC!Psiren: *dying of embarrassment, SERIOUSLY WHAT IS WITH THESE XINGIANS?!* ...Mr. Li... please.... *bright red, trying to avoid looking anywhere in the direction of Darren*
Mr. Li: *grins widely at both of them* ...So! Hohenheim Xian Sheng... Hei Xian Sheng tells me you are from another dimension! *eats some chocolate cake with good humor*
A!Wrath: *sudden realization* Oh! Yes I see... *nod nod* Very sneaky of the cookies. I shall attempt to find and eat a cookie that does not burn with the powerful flavor of desolation. *Gets up and inspects the cookies thoroughly*
Dr. Carter: *ignoring the people near her, is watching the homunculus child with great interest*
IC!Ed: *gets up, brushes himself off, and also goes over to the cookies to find an unburned one*
Darren:*still blushing madly* Um, yes? I am from a very far dimension... before this time? *thinks about this*
A!Wrath: *watches Ed's mad skills*
OOC!Psiren: *THANK YOU GOD, A CHANGE OF SUBJECT... devours cake with gusto, ISN'T BLUSHING AT ALL, NO, DEFINITELY NOT*
Mr. Li: Before this time? It is a very long time ago?
IC!Ed: *finally picks one up that has no sign of blackness to it, inspects it, then takes a bite* ..Yep. Not bad. *now goes over to the cake*
OOC!Alfons: *glances at Clara, a little nervously* Yes, I think. I think... seven hundred years.
A!Wrath: *attempts cookie choosing and eating, finds it to be a much improved experience* This is a good cookie. This is not of the type I had eaten before, very interesting.
OOC!Alfons: I have magic cookie skills. *shrugs nonchalantly*
IC!Ed: *grins at Wrath, returning to his spot with a slice of cake and his Approved Hei Cookie* Told ya.
OOC!Psiren: *nods* A looooong time ago.
Mr. Li: Seven hundred years! That is a very long time, yes. I was only a little boy back then. *winks, laughing*
Darren: *gets the joke, laughing brightly* It is very different here, but I do like it.
A!Wrath: *walks over with Ed* How is it that some cookies can be so bad yet others so... decent-ish?
A!Wrath: Why would someone who possesses the ability, nay, the magic to create cookies that taste so bad mix them in with edible cookies? Is there some trap?
Mr. Li: *grins, nodding* Very different, yes, I imagine so. What is it like in your country?
IC!Ed: *fights down a snort of laughter* W-Well, no, but... I guess you'd have to ask the master chef about that. *nods at Hei*
A!Wrath: *shock, to Hei* You have rendered these cookies so? I cannot comprehend, how have you created such burnt and terrible flavors? Why bring such things here?
IC!Ed: *smirks at Hei, interested to see how this will play out*
Dr. Carter: *still listening in on the cookie conversation, glances down at her plate, picks up a cookie, has a small bite. .......Hm. *raises an eyebrow slightly*
Darren: *strange look on his face, doesn't respond to Mr. Li*
Mr. Li: ...Hohenheim Xian Sheng?
IC!Ed: *noticing the look* ...Hey, you okay?
OOC!Alfons: *about to respond to Wrath, notices Darren looking kind of queasy* Hey man, are you alright?
OOC!Psiren: ...Darren? *worried*
IC!Ed: *moving haltingly toward Darren* ...He doesn't look too good.
Darren: *frowns, speaking carefully, as if it takes some effort* ...I feel... very not okay.... *sets his plate down*
Dr. Carter: *sets her plate down with a frown, standing and going over to him* Let me have a look at you.
Darren: *not sure what he thinks about being examined by a woman doctor, but nods after a moment*
OOC!Psiren: *WORRYWORRYWORRY*
A!Wrath: *looks at the ground* The cookies of Injustice, I could not stop them in time.
IC!Ed: Ed: *looks back at Wrath, showing a strained smile* I... doubt it was the cookies. *pauses, then turns to Clara and speaks quietly* He didn't eat too many of Hei's cookies, did he?
Dr. Carter: *feels his forehead with the back of her hand, then feels for the lymph nodes in his neck* How do you feel? Nauseous? Feverish? Aches and pains?
OOC!Psiren: I... I don't know. I'm not sure if he had any....
Mr. Li: *sits quietly, frowning*
IC!Ed: *lets out a small breath of relief* Yeah, it wasn't the cookies.
A!Wrath: *Wrath is concerned* Be there anything I might fetch to help?
Darren: ...Na.. nawshis? I... I feel... hot. Sick.
OOC!Alfons: Damn, I hope not.... *was prepared to feel guilty*
OOC!Psiren: Nauseous. Queasy... um, upset stomach? *rubs her stomach*
Darren: *puts a hand on his stomach, nodding* ...A little....
IC!Ed: *worried, even though he hardly knows this guy and... hasn't spoken to him at all* Maybe you should lie down or something...
Dr. Carter: *finishes her examination with a nod* ...Well, he doesn't have food poisoning. He has a fever, and his lymph nodes are swollen. He's caught some sort of virus. He needs bed rest.
OOC!Psiren: Oh dear... he must have caught it from Alfons....
A!Wrath: *now worried for another reason* Are we to stay away?
IC!Ed: *claps Hei on the shoulder, smiling a bit* Yeah, definitely wasn't your cookies.
Darren: *closes his eyes, feeling distinctly unwell*
OOC!Alfons: *stands, frowning* ...I can take him home....
IC!Ed: *nods slowly* Good idea.
Dr. Carter: *considers this* ...We should be alright, we've only had a brief exposure, and he's not coughing or sneezing.
Dr. Carter: Anyone who's going to be in close quarters with him for the next several days should be careful... wash your hands often and get plenty of vitamin C.
OOC!Alfons: *nods* Thanks, Dr. Carter. Come on, Darren, let's go back to the house. Can you walk okay?
Dr. Carter: *nods in acknowledgment, standing from where she had been kneeling next to Darren*
Darren: *nods carefully, getting slowly to his feet*
OOC!Psiren: *biting her lip, concerned* ...Should I come with you?
IC!Ed: *watches for a moment, then turns to the doctor* He won't need any medicine or anything, right? Just rest?
A!Wrath: *looking around for ways to help*
Dr. Carter: I don't think it's serious. Treat the symptoms, make sure he has plenty of liquids, vitamin C, and rest, and he should be fine.
OOC!Alfons: Naw, I've got him, you stay here. *flashes a smile at Clara, herding Darren gently in the direction of the street*
IC!Ed: *nods slowly in comprehension, but still somewhat concerned as he watches*
OOC!Psiren: *hovering anxiously* Oh... if you're sure....
Mr. Li: *calls after Hei* Ginseng tea! Give him ginseng tea, feel better for sure! *waves at him*
OOC!Alfons: *waves back* Thanks! And yes, Clara, I'm sure... I'll be back later to help clean up, okay? *leaves*
Darren: *leaves*
A!Wrath: *After a moment* Sir Ed, why would Hei bring food as such?
IC!Ed: *turns slowly and gives Wrath a "what the hell are you talking about?" look before realizing. laughs a bit, feebly* He... must not have realized how, uh, powerful his "magic" is.
A!Wrath: *nod* I see. I can comprehend that. There is plenty of good food here, why did he bring magic cookies?
OOC!Psiren: *sits down again, frowning, poking at her cake*
Dr. Carter: *finishes her food* ...Miss Smith, he really will be fine with some rest. *faint smile* ...In my professional opinion.
OOC!Psiren: *smiles faintly back* Thank you, Dr. Carter. I'm glad you were here.
IC!Ed: *looks over at Wrath* Well... He brought the cookies 'cause... *shrugs helplessly* It's a potluck.
Dr. Carter: *nods* Of course. Thank you very much for the food. ...I'm afraid I must be going.
OOC!Psiren: *smiles a little more* You're very welcome, please, take some with you. It was very nice seeing you, I hope to see you around soon.
A!Wrath: *intrigued* Pot... luck... ah, I see! Yes, bringing things, potluck, I understand. *nod nod. He definately has the wrong idea* I definately have the right idea!
A!Wrath: Thank you for this food. I must be off. *points to distance and marches away with purpose*
IC!Ed: *sweat drops a bit, wondering if Wrath has all the lights on upstairs as he watches him march off*
Dr. Carter: *nods again* Thank you... I will, if you don't mind. *faint smile* The food is delicious. *gets up, going over to the food table, making up a plate*
IC!Ed: *looks around the now near empty park, then to Clara* Looks like everyone's going... You need help cleaning up?
Mr. Li: *stands as well* I should be going as well, the weather may be bad soon. *points up at the clouds, which have darkened a bit since the party started*
IC!Ed: *frowns at the darkening sky*
OOC!Psiren: *glances up* Goodness, you're right! *glances over at Ed* Yes, Ed, thank you... we should probably try to get this packed up before it rains....
Mr. Li: I will help as well. *beams*
IC!Ed: *nods, and then, flashing a small smile at both Clara and Mr. Li, moves to start packing up*
OOC!Psiren: Oh! Thank you, Mr. Li, that's very kind of you.
Dr. Carter: *waves, taking off*
OOC!Psiren: *waves at Dr. Carter, moving to help Ed*
Mr. Li: *also with the cleaning up*
When: 06/23/07
Rating: PG, I think
Category: Misc Happenings, Event
Summary: A small gathering in the park. There are hillbillies, explosions, armies of squirrels, and magically bad cooking. So, really, your average party. Also contained within this log- Ed, Roy, and Hei: MEN OF ACTION, abject embarrassment, abrupt illness, and Words that Darren Hohenheim Does Not Understand. Part II.
Darren: *glances over at Clara, smiling shyly and still kind of blushy*
IC!Ed: *proceeds to finish off the cake happily*
OOC!Roy: *grinning, more delighted than is probably normal that someone liked his cake*
Mr. Li: *chews as he mulls this idea over, stroking his chin thoughtfully* This is not a bad idea....
OOC!Alfons: *wiggles his eyebrows* Fast and affordable~
IC!Ed: *watching the current on-goings of the party with an amused grin on his face*
OOC!Psiren: *glances at Darren again, blushing slightly* Um... enjoying the food? *smiles*
Mr. Li: You have courier service, Hei Xian Sheng?
Darren: *smiles back, trying not to look as shy as he feels* Yes, very much! Your cooking is always wonderful. *OH GODS blushes again*
OOC!Alfons: I do!~ I work for a company down town- *whips out a business card from nowhere* We're always looking for new clients, and there are a list of discounts here on the back. *shows him*
OOC!Roy: *helps himself to lemonade, wondering if it's going to rain later*
OOC!Psiren: *blushes slightly MORE* Oh, thank you... I'm glad you like it....
IC!Ed: *now blissfully full and content, leaning back in his seat and letting out a satisfied sigh*
Darren: *blushes even more at her blush* Oh, you are welcome! *takes a hasty bite of pork bun*
Mr. Li: *takes the business card, nodding with a serious frown on his face* Yes yes, very reasonable... I will think about it, talk to Mrs. Li... we can talk business when you visit my shop, yes?
Mr. Li: *waves the card* I can keep this, yes?
OOC!Psiren: *wishes her face would behave, eats some potato salad*
OOC!Alfons: Yeah, yeah, of course you can keep it! *victory!!!* I'll come by after work this week and we can talk. *nods, feeling very professional*
Darren: *wishes the same as he finishes his bun and wonders what on earth Clara is eating*
IC!Ed: *grins, happy for Hei making a business deal, and then gets up to grab a celebratory glass of lemonade*
Mr. Li: *nods, beaming, pocketing the card* Yes, I will make tea, we will talk!
OOC!Roy: *to Clara* Thanks again for organizing this ... I wasn't a lot of help, I'm sorry - but I appreciate it.
OOC!Alfons: *very excited* Great! Thanks! ...So are you enjoying the party?
OOC!Psiren: *smiles* You're welcome, Roy-chan... and you did your part, you brought the cake! In any case, it's just nice to relax and chat with you and everyone else. I'm glad you could make it.
IC!Ed: *blinks at Roy in surprise* Going already?
OOC!Roy: *deep sigh* I'm afraid I will have to be off ... I'm sorry.
Mr. Li: Yes yes, it is very good party, good food. I like meeting new people. Friends of friends are good to know. How did you meet Smith Xian Sheng?
IC!Ed: *smirks a little* Got a date with your piles of paperwork?
OOC!Psiren: ...Already? Oh that's a shame.... If there's cake left, would you like me to bring it by for you later? I can swing by your office, or your home, if you still live in the same place....
OOC!Alfons: *laughs* Tell me about it. Um, I met Clara... well, basically through friends of friends. I met her once and then saw her a few weeks later and we started talking. She's very easy to talk to.
OOC!Roy: *frowns* Well someone had to do it, Edward ...
Mr. Li: *beams* Yes, she is very nice girl, we are always talking a long time when she visits my shop. She is my best customer!
OOC!Roy: Yes, I'm sorry, Clara ... Uhm, well, if there's lots left then ... you could maybe take it, if you want? I mean, it's just, with you having more people living with you ... I couldn't manage to eat it myself ... *laughs*
IC!Ed: *laughs* Yeah, I guess that's true. Gotta make up for the guys who don't do their paperwork.
OOC!Roy: *nods at Edward* Yes, exactly. *mutters* After all, there are so very many of them ...
IC!Ed: *raises eyebrows* "Them"?
OOC!Psiren: *smiles* That's true, I suppose... well, thank you. I'm sure everyone there will appreciate it. But feel free to take a plate of food with you! We have so much....
OOC!Roy: People who don't do their paperwork, I mean ...
IC!Ed: *grins sheepishly* Oh right!
OOC!Roy: *beams at Clara* Thank you, I will. I really hope everyone enjoys it ...
OOC!Alfons: Yeah, that doesn't surprise me. *laughs* With all of us she has living with her, I'm not surprised. *points to Darren where he's perched on a chair, eyeing the potato salad with morbid fascination* He's the newest addition.
OOC!Roy: *to Edward* Sorry ... My fault, I shouldn't mutter thing like that ...
Darren: Oh, it was very nice to meet you, Mr. Mustang!
IC!Ed: Huh? *laughs, waving a hand dismissively* Nah, don't worry about it.
OOC!Roy: *piles a few sandwiches and cookies onto a plate; turns to Darren* It was lovely to meet you too, Darren! *beams* I hope we bump into one another again soon!
Darren: Yes! Come and visit for tea perhaps? *glances at Clara for permission to invite someone to her house*
OOC!Roy: Oh, that would be really nice! Um, if it's OK with Clara ...?
Mr. Li: You live in big house with Smith Xiao Jie too? *looks over at Darren* Yes, she told me he is living in big house, too. ...He has very strange accent, what country is he from?
OOC!Psiren: Oh, yes, please do, I would love to have you over! *beams*
OOC!Alfons: I do. There are about seven of us now, believe it or not. *glances at Darren* Uh... he's from somewhere in another dimension. Yeah, I've never heard his accent either.
Darren: *smiles happily, nodding*
OOC!Roy: *beams back* Well then, I'll make sure to come over. Thank you very much for the invitation! ^^
IC!Ed: *grins over at Roy* See ya around, Roy.
Mr. Li: *smiles* It is very happy thing, to have a full house like that. Too many empty rooms is too much quiet! *strokes his chin thoughtfully* He is from another dimension? Very interesting. Maybe I will ask him about it.
OOC!Alfons: *glances over* Oh! Are you leaving? Later, Roy! I'll see you around!
OOC!Roy: Goodbye Edward, and you Hei.
IC!Ed: *waves goodbye in a friendly manner*
OOC!Roy: Oh, and Mr Li - it was nice to meet you. *smiles politely*
OOC!Psiren: Wonderful, I look forward to your visit then. Take care!
OOC!Alfons: *chuckles at Mr. Li's comment* You should. He actually doesn't seem to mind talking about it. I agree, though. It's a huge house. Having it empty would be downright creepy.
OOC!Roy: Bye! *waves over his shoulder as he makes his way out of the park*
Mr. Li: *bows his head* It was good to meet you, Mustang Xian Sheng. Again I will see you.
IC!Ed: *turns back and sips at his lemonade, wishing he wasn't so full so he could keep eating*
Mr. Li: *back to Hei, nodding* In Xing, Mrs. Li and I lived in a big house, with all of family Li there. It was very good, big houses need many people. Here we have small house, only two of us, we do not fill many rooms.
OOC!Alfons: *frowns* You miss being in Xing? It's sad you had to leave everyone behind.
OOC!Psiren: *finishes her plate, getting up* I'm going to get some dessert... would anyone else like anything while I'm up?
IC!Ed: *smiles at Clara* Nah, I'm good.
Darren: *eyes the cake* Oh! I will get it for you, Miss Clara! ...If you do not mind? *CHIVALRY ATTACK OMG*
IC!Ed: *turns to Mr. Li, sitting up a little straighter, curious and attention fully on him* What's it like in Xing? I've read some interesting stuff about the culture there...
Mr. Li: Yes, Xing is very beautiful, always will be home. And we are very far from our children and their families. But Amestris is very good too, Central is good city, very good here! Good people, good business!
Mr. Li: *beams* Maybe children will visit, I will send them money for trip when I have enough saved.
OOC!Alfons: *laughs* Yeah, it's certainly gone way up commercially since the whole dimension thing started happening, you're right. It's like this weird tourist industry or something. You have kids?
OOC!Psiren: Oh! Um, if you insist... thank you Darren! If you wouldn't mind getting me a small piece of cake, and some sorbet, please?
Mr. Li: *to Edward* Xing is a very great country, very old... older than Amestris. *nods sagely* Very beautiful, big palaces and fortresses... beautiful forests and mountains... great and wise Emperor!
Darren: *smiles obligingly* Of course! *gets up and begins puttering around the desserts*
Mr. Li: *to Hei, with pride* Yes, I have five sons, and two beautiful daughters! Many grandchildren!
IC!Ed: *captivated, eyes wide* Wow... I gotta go there sometime and see for myself...
Dr. Carter: *has a couple of days off, is wandering through the park, pauses when she sees the party, wondering what's going on*
OOC!Alfons: *eyes widen* Wow! I heard that you guys have big families in Xing, but that's kind of... wow. *duly impressed* Yeah, I'd like to go sometime, too. It'd be fun.
Mr. Li: You will like it, very beautiful... good food! *grins* You tell me if you are going, I will wire eldest son, tell him you are coming, you will stay in our house!
Mr. Li: *beams at Hei* You too, you will stay in our house!
OOC!Alfons: Oh, I couldn't impose! ...Then again, if all the food is good as your bao... *grins*
Darren: *returns, handing Clara a plate of cake and sorbet, having gotten a similar plate for himself* Here, Miss Clara. *smiles*
IC!Ed: *excited for food* Then I guess I'll have to take you up on that offer sometime! I'll owe you one! If there's anything I can do for you, just name it.
Mr. Li: No no, is no imposition! *grins* Eldest son's wife is very good cook, almost as good as Mrs. Li!
OOC!Alfons: *smiles broadly* Alright, but as long as it's really no trouble, okay? That sounds fantastic.
Mr. Li: Thank you, Elric Xian Sheng, I will remember that, you are very kind. *bows*
OOC!Psiren: *smiles back* Thank you, Darren. *accepts the plate*
OOC!Alfons: *nods* Same goes for me. Any favors, just let me know.
Darren: *sits back down, nodding* You are welcome! This... sorbet? You made it?
Mr. Li: *bows to Hei as well* Yes, this is good, we are all friends now!
IC!Ed: *grinning, feeling a small ego boost* Don't worry about it. It'd be an equal trade.
OOC!Alfons: Yeah, exactly! *beams*
IC!Ed: *smiling, happier than he's been in quite a while* Yeah... Friends.
OOC!Psiren: Mmhmm. I've made it once before... I'm glad we had this party, I'd been wanting an excuse to make it in warmer weather.
Darren: *tries some before grinning* It is wonderful! Frozen! *says this like its a miracle*
Mr. Li: It is good to have many friends, always happy with many friends, never needing anything with friends to give and help. *nods*
OOC!Psiren: *smiles* I'm glad you enjoy it, it's a favorite of mine. And yes... the refrigeration coil is a wonderful invention. *eats some sorbet with a contented sigh*
Darren: The-- ...nevermind. *laughs sheepishly* It is very good. *tries some cake next*
IC!Ed: *smiling, not really used to having a lot of people to acknowledge as real friends and liking the change*
OOC!Psiren: *spots Dr. Carter a small distance away, blinks* ...Hei, isn't that Edward's doctor?
OOC!Alfons: *leans over to see better* ...Yeah, it is! *yells* HEY! DR. CARTER!
IC!Ed: *blinks* Edward's doctor? *worried frown*
OOC!Psiren: *laughs when Hei yells, waving at her* ...Yes, he manages to land himself in the hospital fairly frequently. Dr. Carter is the one who treats him, usually.
OOC!Alfons: Yeah, she's nice. In this sort of... stick-up-the-ass kinda way. *grins*
Darren: Woman doctor? *not really sure what to make of this, so eats more cake*
IC!Ed: *nods slowly* Ohh... *laughs at Hei's comment* One of those, huh?
OOC!Alfons: *nods* But she's not too bad. Has a sense of humor and everything. *laughs*
IC!Ed: *grins* Good thing to have in a doctor.
Dr. Carter: *is surprised to be yelled at, but recognizes Hei and Clara, wanders over* ...You are Edward Elric's friends. How are you today? *nods at everyone else by way of greeting*
OOC!Alfons: *smiles at her* Yup! We're having a picnic. You hungry?
IC!Ed: *nods back at the doctor* Dig in, there's plenty to eat.
A!Wrath: *returns, panting and dirtied. Goes to nearest person* May... I have..... something.... to drink?
Darren: *stares wide-eyed at Wrath*
Dr. Carter: ...Thank you. I'll have a little, if you don't mind.
IC!Ed: *jumps a little when Wrath speaks* Whoa! Hey, you okay? What the hell happened to you??
IC!Ed: *to Dr. Carter* Oh, I'm... Ed. By the way.
A!Wrath: *looks at Darren* You... ... hi..... water? Somewhere?
Darren: Ummm... Lemonade? *smiles nervously*
Mr. Li: My name is Li, called Li Peng. It is good for me to meet you. *bows*
A!Wrath: *to Ed* Shotgun... Raid... *throws arms up* ... fight for Justice.... I won...
OOC!Alfons: *glances over* Raid on what? *to Dr. Carter* Be careful of the cookies!
IC!Ed: *blinks, eyes wide* Uh... Congrats? *gets up and gestures to his chair in offering* I'll, uh, get you some lemonade.
Dr. Carter: Hello, it's nice to meet everyone. I'm Doctor Annelise Carter. *nods to Ed and Mr. Li, glancing over at Darren and Adventure Wrath*
Dr. Carter: ...Cookies? Thank you for the warning... dare I ask what's wrong with them? *raises an eyebrow at Hei*
OOC!Psiren: *to Adventure Wrath* Shotgun? Goodness! ...Was that you over there earlier? *eyes wide*
OOC!Alfons: They're kind of... burned... ish. Not too bad, but some are kind of like charcoal. Others are fine, though! *grins brightly*
IC!Ed: *laughs a bit as he comes back with a glass of lemonade for Wrath* They're not that bad. Roy seemed to like them a lot.
Dr. Carter: ...Ah. I will avoid the charcoal, then. *nods again, slipping over to the food table*
OOC!Alfons: *chuckles* Thanks. I guess I'm just nervous about anything I cook. *to Dr. Carter* Try the bun things!
Mr. Li: *stands, bowing to everyone, going over to get some dessert*
A!Wrath: *to Hei* Raid... on my face! pssssssssss ouch. *to Ed* Thank you... for supporting Justice.
A!Wrath: *to Clara* Yes, I was fighting with that man against a squirrel army, after rescuing him he turned on me and I defeated his shotgun of Injustice with my Sparkly Twig of Justice. That man has now become a petunia plant.
A!Wrath: *goes and drinks thirstily from the lemonade*
IC!Ed: That's why I keep away from doing any cooking. I don't trust myself to make anything... edible. *to Wrath* Heh, you're welcome...?
OOC!Alfons: .....Riiiiiiiiight. *raises an eyebrow*
Dr. Carter: *glances over at Hei, then peers into the pot* ...Is that char siu bao? *actually pronounces that halfway decently*
OOC!Alfons: *blinks* You know what it is? Yeah, that's Char Siu Bao... I think.
Mr. Li: *grins over at her* You recognize! My wife make it, it is very good!
A!Wrath: Ahhh, *finishing lemonade* thank you sir Edward. Lemonade is truly the taste of Justice.
IC!Ed: *laughs out loud*
Darren: *trying to figure out what lemonade and justice have in common, figuring it's a colloquial thing that he hasn't heard yet*
Dr. Carter: *nods* I order it at Xiao Hu sometimes. It's one of my favorites.
Mr. Li: *beams* Zhang Xian Sheng's restaurant, yes! Zhang makes very good char siu bao!
A!Wrath: *wanders over to the cookies* I do wonder if the cookies taste likewise.
IC!Ed: *sweatdrops at mention of Hei's cookies* Hope he doesn't get a charred one...
OOC!Alfons: *snickers* You and me both.
A!Wrath: *bites into a deathly looking cookie and spits it out* AHH! Foul temptress of a sugary delight! Your betrayal cannot be overlooked! *pulls out sword and hacks the cookie to bits*
OOC!Alfons: *glances over* Uhoh. Bad cookie experience.
IC!Ed: *winces* Yikes.
A!Wrath: *recollects himself, sheathes his sword, tries another cookie* AHHHH! Brother of foul temptress! You shall see the same fate!! *more sword bashing*
Darren: *glances over nervously, not knowing what to think about Wrath*
IC!Ed: *watches, mildly amused again* ...Should we stop him?
Dr. Carter: *was going to sit down, is ubstructed by sword flailing, clears her throat* ...Young man! Kindly restrain yourself! And put that sword away. *severe look*
Mr. Li: *dodges sword flailing* Aya!
A!Wrath: *feels the weight of authority, resheaths sword, head down* yes ma’am.
Dr. Carter: ...Thank you. If you don't like the cookies, try something else. Okay? *small talking-to-a-kid smile, voice going slightly softer*
IC!Ed: *snickering a little*
OOC!Alfons: *joins in the snickering*
A!Wrath: *pointing at the cookies, tries to pass the blame* But they were... foul creations of Injustice....I had to teach them a lesson.
OOC!Alfons: *snickers harder*
IC!Ed: *doubles over trying to hide it*
Dr. Carter: ...Well, alright then, but you shouldn't wave swords around when there are this many people nearby. Someone could get hurt. Understand?
OOC!Alfons: *leans over to Ed, muttering* I made cookies of injustice! *more snickering*
A!Wrath: Yes ma'am. I shall take the fight elsewhere if needed. *Poutingly walks over to Ed and Hei, tries to punch each in the arm for making fun of him*
OOC!Psiren: *watches all of this with an amused smile, finishing her sorbet*
OOC!Alfons: *still laughing* Ow- hey!
IC!Ed: *takes the hit mid-snicker* Ow!
Dr. Carter: *gives him another small smile* Thank you. *raises her eyebrows as he punches Ed and Hei* ...Whose child is this?
OOC!Psiren: No one's, I think. He's a homunculus.
Darren: *eats his cake nervously*
OOC!Alfons: He just kinda showed up.
Dr. Carter: ............Is he, now? *pushes up her glasses with one finger, scrutinizing him more carefully*
IC!Ed: *still laughing a little* Y-Y'know, the cake's a whole lot better than the, uh, cookies of injustice.
OOC!Psiren: Yes, I think he's camping out in the park right now.
A!Wrath: I was protecting you from those cookies. You should appreciate my efforts, even if a bit misguided.
OOC!Alfons: *looks over at Ed a moment before doubling over again in laughter*
Dr. Carter: .......Hmm. *sits down, taking a thoughtful bite and watching him*
IC!Ed: *can't help but burst into silent laughter again*
A!Wrath: *Angry, storms away, comes back for some cake, then storms away again to sit in a chair*
Dr. Carter: ...I'm sorry, I've forgotten... Miss... Smith, was it?
Mr. Li: *figures it's safe to reapproach the desserts*
OOC!Psiren: *smiles* Yes. Clara Smith.
Darren: *sits close to Clara, not sure about all these odd people*
Dr. Carter: Is there some sort of occasion today?
OOC!Psiren: Hm? Oh no... a bunch of us just thought it would be nice to get together for a potluck.
Mr. Li: *comes back with his desserts, sitting and taking a bite of lime sorbet*
Dr. Carter: *nods, eating some more*
IC!Ed: *gets up with a grin, deciding he now has room in his stomach for a little more food* I think I'll go try my luck with your cookies again, Hei.
OOC!Alfons: *grins big* Don't let the injustice get you!
Mr. Li: Smith Xiao Jie! This is very good, very good, hao chi! All of the food, very good! You are as good at cooking as my wife!
A!Wrath: *mumbling to self* Now this cake tastes more like it has a benign purpose.
IC!Ed: *grin broadens* I'll do what I can! *salutes mockingly and then goes to get a cookie*
OOC!Alfons: *snickers, drinking some lemonade*
OOC!Psiren: *blushes slightly* Oh, thank you very much, Mr. Li. I'm glad you like it. I didn't make all of it, though....
A!Wrath: *sees Ed going for the cookies, can't resist the urge to fight Injustice* Nooooooo! *runs and dives to tackle Ed*
Darren: *nearly knocked out of his chair, ducks and watches, kind of amazed* ...Wow.
IC!Ed: *goes down to the ground in a fit of laughter* O-Oww!!
OOC!Alfons: *glances over at Clara* Uhhh...
Mr. Li: *beams, then turns his grin on Darren* Smith Xiao Jie is very good cook, she would make very good wife, I think. Yes?
OOC!Psiren: *blushes more, with another internal facepalm, busies herself with chocolate cake and wonders if there's a way to get Mr. Li to STOP DOING THAT*
Darren: Ah- *drops his empty plate in a fit of distraction, blushing fit to ignite* Er... *wants to say yes so as not to insult Clara, but also... well yeah... the obvious* ... Yes?
A!Wrath: Don't do that again! You cannot take chances with these cookies, they are like a thousand dark spirits decending upon your tongue to smite it with cursed pitchforks!
Mr. Li: *very pleased with himself* Yes, you are a very smart man to think so!
Darren: ...Thank you?
IC!Ed: *manages to give Wrath a weird look between laughs* They're not all that bad! Y-You just gotta pick the right one!
OOC!Psiren: *dying of embarrassment, SERIOUSLY WHAT IS WITH THESE XINGIANS?!* ...Mr. Li... please.... *bright red, trying to avoid looking anywhere in the direction of Darren*
Mr. Li: *grins widely at both of them* ...So! Hohenheim Xian Sheng... Hei Xian Sheng tells me you are from another dimension! *eats some chocolate cake with good humor*
A!Wrath: *sudden realization* Oh! Yes I see... *nod nod* Very sneaky of the cookies. I shall attempt to find and eat a cookie that does not burn with the powerful flavor of desolation. *Gets up and inspects the cookies thoroughly*
Dr. Carter: *ignoring the people near her, is watching the homunculus child with great interest*
IC!Ed: *gets up, brushes himself off, and also goes over to the cookies to find an unburned one*
Darren:*still blushing madly* Um, yes? I am from a very far dimension... before this time? *thinks about this*
A!Wrath: *watches Ed's mad skills*
OOC!Psiren: *THANK YOU GOD, A CHANGE OF SUBJECT... devours cake with gusto, ISN'T BLUSHING AT ALL, NO, DEFINITELY NOT*
Mr. Li: Before this time? It is a very long time ago?
IC!Ed: *finally picks one up that has no sign of blackness to it, inspects it, then takes a bite* ..Yep. Not bad. *now goes over to the cake*
OOC!Alfons: *glances at Clara, a little nervously* Yes, I think. I think... seven hundred years.
A!Wrath: *attempts cookie choosing and eating, finds it to be a much improved experience* This is a good cookie. This is not of the type I had eaten before, very interesting.
OOC!Alfons: I have magic cookie skills. *shrugs nonchalantly*
IC!Ed: *grins at Wrath, returning to his spot with a slice of cake and his Approved Hei Cookie* Told ya.
OOC!Psiren: *nods* A looooong time ago.
Mr. Li: Seven hundred years! That is a very long time, yes. I was only a little boy back then. *winks, laughing*
Darren: *gets the joke, laughing brightly* It is very different here, but I do like it.
A!Wrath: *walks over with Ed* How is it that some cookies can be so bad yet others so... decent-ish?
A!Wrath: Why would someone who possesses the ability, nay, the magic to create cookies that taste so bad mix them in with edible cookies? Is there some trap?
Mr. Li: *grins, nodding* Very different, yes, I imagine so. What is it like in your country?
IC!Ed: *fights down a snort of laughter* W-Well, no, but... I guess you'd have to ask the master chef about that. *nods at Hei*
A!Wrath: *shock, to Hei* You have rendered these cookies so? I cannot comprehend, how have you created such burnt and terrible flavors? Why bring such things here?
IC!Ed: *smirks at Hei, interested to see how this will play out*
Dr. Carter: *still listening in on the cookie conversation, glances down at her plate, picks up a cookie, has a small bite. .......Hm. *raises an eyebrow slightly*
Darren: *strange look on his face, doesn't respond to Mr. Li*
Mr. Li: ...Hohenheim Xian Sheng?
IC!Ed: *noticing the look* ...Hey, you okay?
OOC!Alfons: *about to respond to Wrath, notices Darren looking kind of queasy* Hey man, are you alright?
OOC!Psiren: ...Darren? *worried*
IC!Ed: *moving haltingly toward Darren* ...He doesn't look too good.
Darren: *frowns, speaking carefully, as if it takes some effort* ...I feel... very not okay.... *sets his plate down*
Dr. Carter: *sets her plate down with a frown, standing and going over to him* Let me have a look at you.
Darren: *not sure what he thinks about being examined by a woman doctor, but nods after a moment*
OOC!Psiren: *WORRYWORRYWORRY*
A!Wrath: *looks at the ground* The cookies of Injustice, I could not stop them in time.
IC!Ed: Ed: *looks back at Wrath, showing a strained smile* I... doubt it was the cookies. *pauses, then turns to Clara and speaks quietly* He didn't eat too many of Hei's cookies, did he?
Dr. Carter: *feels his forehead with the back of her hand, then feels for the lymph nodes in his neck* How do you feel? Nauseous? Feverish? Aches and pains?
OOC!Psiren: I... I don't know. I'm not sure if he had any....
Mr. Li: *sits quietly, frowning*
IC!Ed: *lets out a small breath of relief* Yeah, it wasn't the cookies.
A!Wrath: *Wrath is concerned* Be there anything I might fetch to help?
Darren: ...Na.. nawshis? I... I feel... hot. Sick.
OOC!Alfons: Damn, I hope not.... *was prepared to feel guilty*
OOC!Psiren: Nauseous. Queasy... um, upset stomach? *rubs her stomach*
Darren: *puts a hand on his stomach, nodding* ...A little....
IC!Ed: *worried, even though he hardly knows this guy and... hasn't spoken to him at all* Maybe you should lie down or something...
Dr. Carter: *finishes her examination with a nod* ...Well, he doesn't have food poisoning. He has a fever, and his lymph nodes are swollen. He's caught some sort of virus. He needs bed rest.
OOC!Psiren: Oh dear... he must have caught it from Alfons....
A!Wrath: *now worried for another reason* Are we to stay away?
IC!Ed: *claps Hei on the shoulder, smiling a bit* Yeah, definitely wasn't your cookies.
Darren: *closes his eyes, feeling distinctly unwell*
OOC!Alfons: *stands, frowning* ...I can take him home....
IC!Ed: *nods slowly* Good idea.
Dr. Carter: *considers this* ...We should be alright, we've only had a brief exposure, and he's not coughing or sneezing.
Dr. Carter: Anyone who's going to be in close quarters with him for the next several days should be careful... wash your hands often and get plenty of vitamin C.
OOC!Alfons: *nods* Thanks, Dr. Carter. Come on, Darren, let's go back to the house. Can you walk okay?
Dr. Carter: *nods in acknowledgment, standing from where she had been kneeling next to Darren*
Darren: *nods carefully, getting slowly to his feet*
OOC!Psiren: *biting her lip, concerned* ...Should I come with you?
IC!Ed: *watches for a moment, then turns to the doctor* He won't need any medicine or anything, right? Just rest?
A!Wrath: *looking around for ways to help*
Dr. Carter: I don't think it's serious. Treat the symptoms, make sure he has plenty of liquids, vitamin C, and rest, and he should be fine.
OOC!Alfons: Naw, I've got him, you stay here. *flashes a smile at Clara, herding Darren gently in the direction of the street*
IC!Ed: *nods slowly in comprehension, but still somewhat concerned as he watches*
OOC!Psiren: *hovering anxiously* Oh... if you're sure....
Mr. Li: *calls after Hei* Ginseng tea! Give him ginseng tea, feel better for sure! *waves at him*
OOC!Alfons: *waves back* Thanks! And yes, Clara, I'm sure... I'll be back later to help clean up, okay? *leaves*
Darren: *leaves*
A!Wrath: *After a moment* Sir Ed, why would Hei bring food as such?
IC!Ed: *turns slowly and gives Wrath a "what the hell are you talking about?" look before realizing. laughs a bit, feebly* He... must not have realized how, uh, powerful his "magic" is.
A!Wrath: *nod* I see. I can comprehend that. There is plenty of good food here, why did he bring magic cookies?
OOC!Psiren: *sits down again, frowning, poking at her cake*
Dr. Carter: *finishes her food* ...Miss Smith, he really will be fine with some rest. *faint smile* ...In my professional opinion.
OOC!Psiren: *smiles faintly back* Thank you, Dr. Carter. I'm glad you were here.
IC!Ed: *looks over at Wrath* Well... He brought the cookies 'cause... *shrugs helplessly* It's a potluck.
Dr. Carter: *nods* Of course. Thank you very much for the food. ...I'm afraid I must be going.
OOC!Psiren: *smiles a little more* You're very welcome, please, take some with you. It was very nice seeing you, I hope to see you around soon.
A!Wrath: *intrigued* Pot... luck... ah, I see! Yes, bringing things, potluck, I understand. *nod nod. He definately has the wrong idea* I definately have the right idea!
A!Wrath: Thank you for this food. I must be off. *points to distance and marches away with purpose*
IC!Ed: *sweat drops a bit, wondering if Wrath has all the lights on upstairs as he watches him march off*
Dr. Carter: *nods again* Thank you... I will, if you don't mind. *faint smile* The food is delicious. *gets up, going over to the food table, making up a plate*
IC!Ed: *looks around the now near empty park, then to Clara* Looks like everyone's going... You need help cleaning up?
Mr. Li: *stands as well* I should be going as well, the weather may be bad soon. *points up at the clouds, which have darkened a bit since the party started*
IC!Ed: *frowns at the darkening sky*
OOC!Psiren: *glances up* Goodness, you're right! *glances over at Ed* Yes, Ed, thank you... we should probably try to get this packed up before it rains....
Mr. Li: I will help as well. *beams*
IC!Ed: *nods, and then, flashing a small smile at both Clara and Mr. Li, moves to start packing up*
OOC!Psiren: Oh! Thank you, Mr. Li, that's very kind of you.
Dr. Carter: *waves, taking off*
OOC!Psiren: *waves at Dr. Carter, moving to help Ed*
Mr. Li: *also with the cleaning up*
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Date: 2007-06-25 04:22 am (UTC)I like my influence on the party, it was pleasant conversation then blowing up trees and cookies of Injustice. Had a lot of fun stirring things up.
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Date: 2007-06-25 04:38 am (UTC)and yes, your influence on the party was fun times indeed.