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!))

Comments

[sixtyonereasons.livejournal.com]

"...you know, that's a brilliant idea." This is an evil grin.

[master_simon]

"Why thank you! I was rather taken with it, myself." He suspects there may be a good-natured hay-battle before the evening's out; he saw Nat and Jinian having one just the other night.

[sixtyonereasons.livejournal.com]

"I'm being babysat," she says, jerking her thumb towards Nathan, "so I suspect I will find sneaking off for kidnappings and hay bale shenanigans difficult. Or at least challenging."

A pause. A grin.

"Do love a challenge."

[master_simon]

"Challenges are good things... and maybe you can turn your babysitter into an accomplice? Why are you being babysat?"

[sixtyonereasons.livejournal.com]

"Beeeeeecause despite the fact I am apparently the petty dictator of the Sheppard-Crane household, nobody trusts me not to get into trouble at parties, and Nathan has tagged along with me."

[master_simon]

"Well, as long as nothing burns down or breaks a leg, we should be fine here." He winks and grins.

[sixtyonereasons.livejournal.com]

She grins. "I hope so! Otherwise I'm going to get a whole lot of 'I told you so'."

[master_simon]

"Well, Jake said he installed an A.V.F. field here, so that keeps mishaps to a minimum." His grin broadens. "You should be pretty safe, so definitely enjoy yourself."

Her interactions with Nathan, already, are pretty hilarious to watch; he won't mind more.

[sixtyonereasons.livejournal.com]

"I intend to!"

Donna's interactions with Nathan are pretty much a less R-rated version of her interactions with John. They are like this all the time.

[master_simon]

"Excellent."

This is part of why Michael/Simon likes Donna so much. He and his brother had very good-natured and very physical sibling rivalry, too. He heartily approves.

[sixtyonereasons.livejournal.com]

Donna is all about good-naturedly harrassing people.

[master_simon]

This explains a great deal about why they've become friends, yes it does.

[sixtyonereasons.livejournal.com]

Oh, one would most certainly have to agree with that.