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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[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.

[sixtyonereasons.livejournal.com]

Donna is pretending that he is not there to keep her out of trouble.

[nosnackforyou.livejournal.com]

He is not suprised by this. Luckly, Nathan knows how to make it look like he isn't!

[simply-ellie.livejournal.com]

Ellie waves! "Hi!"

[nosnackforyou.livejournal.com]

ACK! Strage, happy....blonde woman. Waving!

...What? Why?

Let it be known Nathan is used to dealing with alien women. Except not. Because CLASSIFIED.

He blinks at her a little, then smiles. "Hey."

Let it also be known Nathan is IDENTICAL in every way to Donna's husband. Except the part where he isn't her husband.

[simply-ellie.livejournal.com]

"Good to see you again!" Yes, Ellie is completely fooled! "Would you like something to eat, or go riding?"

[nosnackforyou.livejournal.com]

Blink. Blink.

Lol alternates.

Nathan laughs a little. "Sorry. Wrong me. There're two of us. I'm Nathan."

[simply-ellie.livejournal.com]

"Oh my! Sorry about that! Nice to meet you Nathan, I'm Ellie!" Silently, she wonders if she might have an alternate hanging around somewhere she doesn't know about.

[nosnackforyou.livejournal.com]

"Ellie." He grins. "God to know. Hi."

[simply-ellie.livejournal.com]

"Would you like anything Nathan? We've got hot dogs and hamburgers on the grill, and drinks." Although drinking and riding is probably not a good idea!

[nosnackforyou.livejournal.com]

"No. Thanks. I'm okay for now. I'm actually just here to make sure Donna stays out of trouble."

[simply-ellie.livejournal.com]

"But... Donna never gets in trouble!" Okay, maybe only like five percent of the time. Or was it fifty?

[nosnackforyou.livejournal.com]

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"You don't know her very well, do you?"

[master_simon]

Michael -- who has only heard of, and not actually met, John -- smiles at Nathan. "Hi there. I'm Dr. Anders, and this is my farm."

No, he's not going to get tired of saying that any time soon, as the huge grin testifies.

"Welcome to the party."

[nosnackforyou.livejournal.com]

Nathan suspects owning property is something to smile about. Not that he owns anything....

"Thanks." Handshake? Yes. "Nathan Sheppard."

[master_simon]

"Good to meet you. Sheppard? So you're one of Donna's in-laws?" He shakes Nathan's hand good-naturedly.

[nosnackforyou.livejournal.com]

...Questions. He should have been prepared for questions.

"...Yeah. You could say that, I guess."

[sixtyonereasons.livejournal.com]

Donna is not laughing at him. At all.

[nosnackforyou.livejournal.com]

Nathan -- subtley -- pokes Donna sharply in the ribs.

[sixtyonereasons.livejournal.com]

Donna stands on his foot.

[nosnackforyou.livejournal.com]

Nathan wears steel-toed boots. He does not notice.

[sixtyonereasons.livejournal.com]

So she kicks him in the shin. Subtly! Really!

[nosnackforyou.livejournal.com]

This will probably end...childishly.

He sticks his tongue out at her.

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

Nathan also gets a friendly wave from Jason! Cause friendly waving is what Tiggers Robins do best.

Er, and fight crime.

[nosnackforyou.livejournal.com]

Jason gets a nod! Because John Nathan does not wave.