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abraxaslogs2024-10-08 01:54 pm
cointosser) wrote in abraxaslogs2024-10-08 01:54 pm
OPEN - Grad Celebration / Free Cities Mingle!
Who: Jaskier, Nadine, and friends!!
When: Sometime in early October
Where: The Sarstina Inn & Tavern
What: A small graduation party and open mingle
Warnings: None!
Open Invitation
One desert-warm autumn night, The Sarstina Inn & Tavern suddenly has a sunflower wreath hanging from its front window.
The most enticing signal though is a sign that says:
A party to celebrate the graduation of the esteemed Doctor Cross.
Free drinks for all visitors!*
*Limited to 3 if you're a drunkard.
That's right, drinks are on the Free Cities' illustrious bard and local philanthropist for the night. But tonight is not about Jaskier at all. Tonight is about Nadine Cross whose recent graduation from the Academy is in celebration. Friends and passersby alike are invited to join!
Inside, you'll find more sunflowers, lilies, and foxgloves in various bouquets and arrangements around the tavern. There's also a floral chair on one side of the tavern for the woman of the hour. Decorated in pink and ivory roses, it's possible it references something special of Jaskier and Nadine's time together. Fellow gods who visited them on one of their spring solstices may recognize the arrangements.
Free Booze! (& Food)
You won't have to pay a dime for your ales and cocktails. Try drink in moderation, however; if you make an ass of yourself, you'll be asked to leave. Not by Jaskier, obviously. He doesn't do that sort of thing. That's why he's got very muscular friends (or a small yet intimidating innkeeper). While a white-haired Witcher lurks in the background, chances are Mag will get there first if things become too rowdy.
If you're hungry, there's an array of delicious baked goods (pies of the minced meat and fruit varieties, bread, and poppy seed rolls), some meat and cheese to pick at, and a pot of rabbit stew courtesy of Mag herself. Help yourself to anything you want, or ask for assistance by the somewhat haunted looking girl behind the table, Quille, a regular employee at Jaskier's plant store. The tavern's also running as usual, so you're free to buy an old favourite off of Mag's menu!
You can also bring something to share yourself. Anybody familiar with Nadine, Jaskier, or Geralt would've had a heads up for the party and anyone passing by can bring in what they've got on hand.
There may be a surprising lack of pierogi, and that's simply because the bard refuses to become a stereotype.
Weaving among the party goers is a toy gryphon who will approach most people for a scratch under the chin or around his ears, and duck under tables for dropped scraps, and who otherwise rides Jaskier's shoulders in between performances.
Towards the end of a night, a modest floral cake will be brought out for all party goers, with Doctor Cross being the first to receive a piece.
Entertainment Hour
Drinking and eating's mostly the point, but there's a couple of things that go along with the night:
OOC Notes
Feel free to mingle whether or not you have an explicit invitation. If you normally drink at Mag's or you live in the inn and you're just stumbling into this party on your way home, come join! New folks totally welcome. You don't have to know anybody here.
Threadjacking encouraged or do whatever! Just don't destroy the Sarstina and keep things pleasant or Mag will kick you out on your ass.
When: Sometime in early October
Where: The Sarstina Inn & Tavern
What: A small graduation party and open mingle
Warnings: None!
Open Invitation
One desert-warm autumn night, The Sarstina Inn & Tavern suddenly has a sunflower wreath hanging from its front window.
The most enticing signal though is a sign that says:
Free drinks for all visitors!*
*Limited to 3 if you're a drunkard.
That's right, drinks are on the Free Cities' illustrious bard and local philanthropist for the night. But tonight is not about Jaskier at all. Tonight is about Nadine Cross whose recent graduation from the Academy is in celebration. Friends and passersby alike are invited to join!
Inside, you'll find more sunflowers, lilies, and foxgloves in various bouquets and arrangements around the tavern. There's also a floral chair on one side of the tavern for the woman of the hour. Decorated in pink and ivory roses, it's possible it references something special of Jaskier and Nadine's time together. Fellow gods who visited them on one of their spring solstices may recognize the arrangements.
Free Booze! (& Food)
You won't have to pay a dime for your ales and cocktails. Try drink in moderation, however; if you make an ass of yourself, you'll be asked to leave. Not by Jaskier, obviously. He doesn't do that sort of thing. That's why he's got very muscular friends (or a small yet intimidating innkeeper). While a white-haired Witcher lurks in the background, chances are Mag will get there first if things become too rowdy.
If you're hungry, there's an array of delicious baked goods (pies of the minced meat and fruit varieties, bread, and poppy seed rolls), some meat and cheese to pick at, and a pot of rabbit stew courtesy of Mag herself. Help yourself to anything you want, or ask for assistance by the somewhat haunted looking girl behind the table, Quille, a regular employee at Jaskier's plant store. The tavern's also running as usual, so you're free to buy an old favourite off of Mag's menu!
You can also bring something to share yourself. Anybody familiar with Nadine, Jaskier, or Geralt would've had a heads up for the party and anyone passing by can bring in what they've got on hand.
There may be a surprising lack of pierogi, and that's simply because the bard refuses to become a stereotype.
Weaving among the party goers is a toy gryphon who will approach most people for a scratch under the chin or around his ears, and duck under tables for dropped scraps, and who otherwise rides Jaskier's shoulders in between performances.
Towards the end of a night, a modest floral cake will be brought out for all party goers, with Doctor Cross being the first to receive a piece.
Entertainment Hour
Drinking and eating's mostly the point, but there's a couple of things that go along with the night:
- Live music! Thanks to Jaskier, Master Bard, the Free Cities' own Gem of the Phoenix. He'll be playing his usual set list, plus a special cover song dedicated to Nadine (suggestion courtesy of Dean Winchester). His performance is accompanied by a few brilliant lights and magical glowing birds that flutter through the inn, streaming sparkling lights behind them. When Jaskier is busy mingling, a familiar drummer and flutist (if you're a frequent visitor to Jaskier's concerts) take up the music in his absence.
- Party favours, specifically a modest selection of leafy greens and flowers, trimmed at the stems, that you can use to make your own mini flower bouquet to take home. It's not super fancy, but it's pretty adorable.
- Free Samples from Nadine's shop - sleeping potions, calming tonics, minor painkillers, tonics to ease withdrawal symptoms, sunscreen and sunburn ointment, relaxing bath salts and oils. A small sign states "further medicinals available on request."
OOC Notes
Feel free to mingle whether or not you have an explicit invitation. If you normally drink at Mag's or you live in the inn and you're just stumbling into this party on your way home, come join! New folks totally welcome. You don't have to know anybody here.
Threadjacking encouraged or do whatever! Just don't destroy the Sarstina and keep things pleasant or Mag will kick you out on your ass.
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There's no mistaking the voice approaching her from one side. No mistaking the shape of the guy who's stopped at her elbow, extending a hand in greeting. Even though he'd changed clothes for the occasion. It's not necessarily formal, but hey. Better than the usual getup he's been able to put together here.
"Seriously, congratulations, doctor."
He cants his head to one side with that lopsided half-grin of his. "I'd ask if you wanted to dance, but I hate to monopolize your time."
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Nadine flushes a little, from both the drink and the congratulations. It's a bit daunting, being the center of so much attention in normal life. But Garrus is right. She's a doctor. That's no easy feat, and the Academy of Medicine had been brutal and grueling in its teaching. But here she was.
"And don't be ridiculous, I'd love a dance. I always have time for you."
Strange as she'd found him at first, Garrus has become one of her dearest friends in this world. Even all the things alien about him - which is most - seem perfectly normal and ordinary.
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"In that case..." He holds out a hand to her. "Don't worry, I promise I don't have two left feet."
And he's used to people who are terrible dancers. Not that she is. Just that no matter what, this will be fine.
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Nadine imagines Garrus dances just fine, he's certainly physically coordinated. And she's never danced with an alien before, it would be a first. That seems fitting for tonight.
"I'll even let you lead."
She offers a bright smile as she takes his hand, gathering up her skirts with her other so she doesn't trip.
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With that, it's time to lead her out on the floor. It's nothing like a waltz or any real recognizable dance, but true to his word, he's pretty good on his feet. On beat and everything.
"So..." Oops, we're spinning her now. "What's next for the new doctor in town?"
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"Mostly the same, really. Only now the Cross Clinic will be Dr. Cross' Office. And I can do a lot more things openly now."
The sort of things she'd been doing for the Summoned ever since Viktor first contacted her to help with his procedure. She'd been doing a lot more than she was licensed for. But now it doesn't matter.
"And I'll be putting in some shifts at a hospital."
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They do, probably. Or advertisements. Something to brag about. He hasn't known many people who became doctors - all those he knows were already accredited when he met them.
"So we'll see less of you around here?" It's curiosity that has him asking. More than anything else.
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"But no, not too much less. I don't have classes anymore, or a ton of studying and school projects. I'll actually have some free time again."
Though she isn't too sure what she's going to do with it. She'll think about that later.
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It's a business, right? Right. You have to make a living, even if you're nonprofit. Something to keep the lights on and the supplies coming.
"Free time? What's that again?" Honestly, he wouldn't know what to do with it, either.
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"But it's been good, keeping busy. And it's fulfilling work."
God knows she needs to keep busy right now.
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He's grinning as he says it, but there's a note of definite pride in his voice. Nadine is a friend. A good friend. And he's damned proud to see her come this far. Achieve something like this.
"Normally, I'd say if you needed a hand, I'd be there. But I'm probably the last person you want working with nervous sick people."