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'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?"

[what_if_alice]

*She shifts her attention away from the woman then blinks! Words, lots of words, I remember this man!*

... Hi, guess welcome? Is food? *she shakes her head a little* Noooo, can't eat Horse's food.

[master_simon]

He chuckles and shakes his head, pointing to the table covered in different trays of food. "No, we wouldn't make you eat horse food. We have lots of good people food tonight, from several of our favorite restaurants."

Over at the table, Nat is getting herself a small piece of vegetarian lasagna. And Jinian is sneaking a carrot off of a plate to offer to an odd rabbit-like creature that's hiding behind her ankles. He watches for a moment, smiling, before turning his attention back to Alice.

"What would you like? I can get you a plate."

[what_if_alice]

*She peeks over the word man's shoulder when she notices him looking away. Happy people getting food, could be a good or bad thing, depends. But... there really is food over there! She makes an attempt to look as if she's not peeking or licking her lips.*

Huh?

[master_simon]

His grin broadens. "Would you like some of the food?"

[what_if_alice]

Can have, no price? *slight smile*

[master_simon]

"That's right. The food's free to everyone here. No price." He smiles back.

[what_if_alice]

*head tilt* No calls either?

*she doesn't mention that she thinks everything has a price, just sometimes the cost is tricky and hides. Then a person won't realize how high the price is until it's too late.*

Maybe hamburgers?

[master_simon]

"Well, the farm has a phone, but it's up in the house." He grins, and walks over to the grill. "How do you like your hamburger cooked?"

[what_if_alice]

*she follows along behind him, after all it's food! Before remembering to respond to questions she starts poking at the grill. It's like a game, if fast enough only little hots on the end of her fingers, not big ones. She starts chuckling as she looks over at the man with a bunch of words.*

Doesn't matter, is food!