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WELCOME POTLUCK

Greetings, residents! Those more observant sorts among you may have noticed a large influx of very crowded ferries. In order to welcome our new residents en masse, Town Hall is holding a potluck in Town Square. Please bring a dish if you are able and make a new friend!

All of our newest arrivals need only bring themselves. We look forward to welcoming you all into our community, and may your lanterns always be lit.

This event is open to all! In light of our new influx of prospective players following the Great Sail Migration, we've decided to offer a small public event to tide everyone over until the TDM this weekend.

Comments

[immortaldemonsoul]

"Ishnu-dal-dieb," Ellarinne squeaks, the phrase perhaps an expression of gratitude or a ritual blessing from her tone. Her ears are bouncing slightly with anticipation as she takes the plate and snatches up a fork -- seemingly having no issue with either despite the covering over her eyes -- and digs in.

There is no other way to put this: she moans in sheer sensory pleasure. "Delicious! The pastry is so light and crumbly, and the eggs are so fresh! You said this came from your farm? You're doing a wonderful job out there sir, wonderful indeed." The only thing wrong with the quiche is that it's gone too quickly; despite Ellarine's attempts to stretch it out, her zeal works against her; it's not too much longer before the slice has been reduced to only a few small crumbs, and her ears are drooping with sorrow. Farewell, fair quiche. You will be remembered well.

[batteryacid]

"You're too kind!" Eddie says with a laugh. "But thank you for the praise. With a reaction like that, I feel like I ought to share the recipe with the cook at the Oak and Iron."

He reaches out and touches the back of her wrist lightly -- just a means to get her attention, and he didn't want to grab. "My name is Eddie Kaspbrak. And you are?"

[immortaldemonsoul]

"Oh, I wish you would!" Ellarinne sighs. "I know beggars mustn't be choosers, but they serve such simple things there...it's hard to resign myself to such plain fair, until such time as I can shift for myself."

She doesn't appear startled by the touch at all, immediately turning her hand over to clasp Eddie's and give it a gentle shake. "My name is Ellarinne. It's a pleasure to meet you, Mister Kaspbrak -- or may I call you Eddie?"

[batteryacid]

"Everyone here calls me Eddie," he replies, "I would be honored if you did the same, Ellarinne."

He shakes her hand as well, a firm if brief clasp.

"There's plenty of other foods for you to try! I think César made something with peppers -- I gifted him a plant from my farm -- and his sweetheart Magne has something fried going on. They're good friends to make, also."

[immortaldemonsoul]

"You cook with peppers here?" Ellarinne grins, her ears perking up. "It's been too long since I got to taste a good pepper dish. They're only popular in a few select places on my world. I think I'll be very happy to meet these friends of yours, Eddie. Perhaps you could point them out to me?"

Realizing how strange that must sound to an off-worlder, she sheepishly explains, "I'm not really blind, you see. Not in the literal sense. My blindfold is more something I wear for modesty, and the comfort of others."

[batteryacid]

"Magne is the tall lady with the auburn hair and the big shoulders. César is the guy with far too much pomade in his hair, who keeps looking at Magne like she hung the moon." Eddie points each of them out as he describes them, with a grin.

"And yeah, I grow peppers for my partner. Angel loves spicy food."

[immortaldemonsoul]

It's easy to find them with Eddie's help, and Ellarine smiles, committing their faces to memory. "Then I should go introduce myself," she decides, but then turns to press Eddie's hand a final time. "But first I must thank you again, Eddie, for your hospitality. You gave me a wonderful welcome, and I hope that once I've settled here you'll allow me to return the favor in kind."

Let her cook for you, Eddie. She loves cooking for people so much.

[batteryacid]

"You're very welcome, Ellarinne. And I'm easy to find -- E. Kaspbrak Farm, I spend most of my time there. There's a sign on the fence and a lantern by the gate, just in case." He gives a wink. "You know... 'always keep your lantern lit'."

A common saying on the island, and one that Ellarinne may have heard already. If not, she'll probably get the context of it soon enough.

"Now go make more friends."