Party at the Nexus Stables! ((Open to everyone!))

[simply-ellie.livejournal.com]

Ellie had rushed over from work, and had been delighted to find that Mr. Dobson, Nat, and Jinian had already begun setting up for the party. The old cowboy had already fired up the grill in preparation and the girls had set out bread baskets and salads to start. There were tables with hurricane lamps set up near the house, and some additional ones down by the pond. And with clear skies, it was going to be perfect for stargazing even if you never left the table.

Several of the horses were frolicking in the paddock, and she wondered if any of their guests might like to go riding. She was definitely game, and had decided to try riding Bucky this evening. He was a beautiful Palomino, but also quite mischievous too. She was still getting to know the horses and Mr. Dobson had helped her choose which horses would be best to introduce to their guests.

While she waited for Michael and the others to arrive, she climbed up onto the fence of the paddock and watched the horses play.

((Thanks for playing with them! Simon-mun and Ellie-mun need sleep, and will be back to keep playing tomorrow if y'all like!Back!))

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[master_simon]

Michael has changed. For fun, he's wearing the jodhpurs and riding boots he got while they were in Indiana, with a very light t-shirt. Grinning and waving at Jake and the girls, he sneaks up behind Elise, wraps his arms around her waist, and plants a kiss on the back of her neck.

"Everything looks fantastic."

[simply-ellie.livejournal.com]

Caught by surprise, she squeals and giggles! Turning to look at him, she's glad to see that he's decided to wear the riding gear they'd picked out in Indiana.

"Thank you! And so do you! Is it comfortable so far?" She has jodhpurs on too, along with a polo shirt.

[master_simon]

"It is!" He grins and gives her another kiss. "We'll see how it holds up, but I figure tonight we're not going to be doing any really demanding riding, so it's as good a time as any to start breaking it in."

[sixtyonereasons.livejournal.com]

Donna is dropping by to see what's what, fairly cheerful.

[simply-ellie.livejournal.com]

Ellie waves to Donna! "Thank you for coming over!"

[sixtyonereasons.livejournal.com]

Donna beams! "Hey."

[master_simon]

"Wonderful to see you, Donna!" He smiles and gestures at the well-laden tables with a variety of foods. "Feel free to grab some dinner with us."

[nosnackforyou.livejournal.com]

Nathan has gone with Donna! Because really. No one who knows her trusts her to stay out of trouble at a party of any sort on her own.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_robin_go_boom_/]

Jason tries to be sociable and waves over at Donna as well.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_robin_go_boom_/]

Jason's showing up - and not in Robin gear.

Well, sort of. His shirt is actually a t-shirt with the 'R' logo in the right spot, and he's wearing a full set of jeans that end in green and black Converse. And he's got his mask on still!

"Nice place - clear. Well, farm-clean at least."

[simply-ellie.livejournal.com]

"Great to see you, Robin! Going to give riding a try, or would you like to eat first?" She sure hopes he is, and there will be absolutely no laughing. Unless they're having fun, of course!

"Thank you! It's Michael's actually! I think he kinda caught the riding bug."

[master_simon]

"Glad to see you made it." Michael grins. "Semi-civilian garb, I see. That'll definitely work for riding, though."

Smiling, he gestures around at the place.

"I'm going to do some renovations, I think... Jake was really running out of money and had to cut back a lot in the last few years, but now we can really make something out of the place."

[starsescapist.livejournal.com]

Jill wanders on in a little later, buttoning up a fitted jacket. She's got jeans and boots on as well, plus her ever-present S.T.A.R.S. beret.


She tucks her thumbs in her pockets and flashes a smile when she sees a familiar face. "Hey, Ellie!"

[simply-ellie.livejournal.com]

"Hi Jill! Thanks for coming over!" Seeing how she's dressed, Ellie's glad Jill looks like she'll be giving riding a try.

"How've you been?"

[master_simon]

Michael smiles at the newcomer, who he doesn't doubt is one of Ellie's friends.

"Welcome to our stables. I'm Dr. Anders."

Kangaroo on the wrong continent

[kangaroochamp.livejournal.com]

Booga saunters in, wearing a cowboy hat, an unbuttoned white shirt, and blue jeans. He's whistling Ring Of Fire and smiling.

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[simply-ellie.livejournal.com]

"Hey Booga! Glad you could come!" Now Ring of Fire is in her head too.

"Would you like something to drink?"

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[master_simon]

Michael has been told several times that he needs to get to know Booga. He smiles and holds out his hand to him.

"Hi there. Michael Anders. You must be Booga, right? Thanks for coming to the party."

[what_if_alice]

*She wanders over and stops in her tracks. She'd only meant to come and visit with Horse and she's stunned to see so many people where there was just the grumpy old guy before. She wonders if she can make a quick get-a-way before anybody notices she's here so she starts backing away.*

[simply-ellie.livejournal.com]

Ellie waves! "Hi!" I think I met her a while back... her name is Alice maybe? Or am I thinking of Anne?"

[master_simon]

Michael's seen Alice in the Nexus a few times, although they've never really talked for very long. He smiles at her now.

"Hey there! Thanks for coming to the party." He assumes she's one of the people Ellie invited, but she wouldn't be any less welcome if he knew she wasn't. "Grab a plate and some food when you're ready. Did you have any trouble finding the place?"

[tricksothetrade.livejournal.com]

Lawrence wanders in very very fashionably late, with his two roommates in tow. He's dressed relatively normally! Which is to say he borrowed something of Edric's, as he didn't see the point in owning regular clothes until he wanted to go to Dr. Anders's party and not look like a ho. Imagine that.

He gives the horses an uneasy look, and will be staying far away from them, kthnx. But Elise gets a smile and a wave!

[themasterswill.livejournal.com]

Edric trails along behind, hands stuffed in his pockets and looking around with wide, wary eyes. He's covered pretty much ever inch of skin with a plain brown shirt and jeans that are a bit too big. His hair is hanging down over his eyes, shielding much (but not all) of his nervous expression from the world. He keeps a good bit of distance between himself and anyone aside from Simon and Lawrence, both of whom he stays within a few feet of if at all possible.

The wariness disappears at the sight of the horses, however, replaced by utter delight and a bit of wistfulness.


((What she said. *eyeshift*))

[master_simon]

"Lawrence, I'm glad you could make it!" Dr. Anders smiles at him; he wouldn't have been bothered if Lawr had shown up dressed in his usual style. "Would you like something to eat?"

((LOL, no problem. At all!))

[simply-ellie.livejournal.com]

Ellie waves back! "Hey Lawr! It's great to see you!" She likes him very much, and hasn't gotten to see much of him lately.

"Would you like something to eat? Or drink?" Her smile widens when she sees he's brought his friends, too.

((No problem! :D Glad you could make it!))