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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[starsescapist.livejournal.com]

"Hm? Oh, hi! Thanks for the warm welcome." She says and offers her hand for Dr. Anders to shake.

"I'm Jill Valentine."

[master_simon]

He shakes her hand and, because he's someone who doesn't actually play video games, or see many horror movies, just takes the name entirely at face value without any inconvenient associations.

"It's a pleasure to meet you. You're friends with Ellie, I assume?"

[starsescapist.livejournal.com]

How fortunate for them both; Jill doesn't really know she's part of a video game franchise.

"Oh, yes. I met her in the Nexus awhile ago at the dinner party thing." She smiles, and looks around her.

"So, nice place you've found here. Granted, I don't know the first thing about horses or anything, but hey. Looks like fun."

[master_simon]

"That's right. I'm afraid I didn't do a very good job of socializing that night, but now I remember. Ellie does a wodnerful job organizing things like this." Oh yeah, someone's got it bad. "And thank you. I love this place. We have several really gentle horses here, too, that are great for first-time riders."

[starsescapist.livejournal.com]

"Oh, don't worry about it. I didn't do much socializing either. Parties never really were my thing." She smirks a little when Dr. Anders mentions Eliie.

"Yeah, she does do a great job. Heaven knows I wouldn't have the patience to organize these events. It'd result with me getting out a gun and harping at everyone to sit down, shut up and eat." Jill laughs at this, although abruptly stops when she realizes Dr. Anders probably doesn't share the same humor, being a doctor and all.

[master_simon]

Dr. Anders actually does laugh at that; his best friend, Ryan, is S.W.A.T. and has expressed similar opinions.

"It's definitely its own unique talent. She's a natural at it. Mostly I just... make sure she has everything she needs, and let her go to it, like making sure an artist has enough paint."

Is someone a little cow-eyed? Heh. Probably!

[starsescapist.livejournal.com]

Jill looks immediately relieved when Dr. Anders laughs. She chuckles as well, crossing her arms. So the guy has a sense of humor. Good. She also catches on to his excessive praise of Ellie; it's sweet.

"Like I said, undying patience. It's an admirable trait. And I'm sure she's glad to have you to help out."

[master_simon]

"I hope so," he chuckles. "I'm trying not to get too much in the way until I learn more about how farms work. This is definitely her natural element. Did you want to try riding, this evening? Jake's brought out several horses that are great with beginners."