A Very Nexus Reception

[smartass_captain]

To all the friends of the happy grooms, PINpoint messages have already been sent weeks ago inviting them to expect quite the street party arranged in the commons of the Nexus. Guests have been invited to bring an appetite--both for food and for a social adventure. Nirnish weddings are public affairs, after all. While the ceremony has had to be somewhat sequestered for the sake of keeping the existence of Other Worlds a secret, neither Felix nor Jim would want to leave out their interdimensional friends entirely. Having a reception party arranged in the Nexus became the natural plan of action.

Overnight large sections of the Commons are transformed via diligent craftsmanship and quite a lot of magic from those who’ve volunteered. Lanterns representing the Divines are hung along every lamp post, bringing at least the idea of warmth even if the flames are too small to heat their surroundings alone. Bardic tunes carry in the air as readily as the scent of food and drink. Past banners of red and black, blue and white the people gather.

For both grooms this is nearly a continuation of the day before. They’ve had the chance to sleep off the nerves of their ceremony. Today is entirely for celebration--uninhibited celebration at that. No more minding what is said and isn’t. No more pretending to be anything other than who they are. Jim’s traded out his Nirnish finery for a suit and tie, garments he’s much more familiar with. Felix is staying with his native clothing; though he may have dressed down a little from his wedding clothes, the conjurer’s dressed in fitted breeches and his best fur-trimmed coat and boots, the soft hide dyed blue to match his tunic. By their side sits the conjurer’s spectral wolf familiar, ears pricked at the gathering.

As the guests find their ways over it will be easy to spot their friends amidst all the decor along with many other avenues with which to enjoy themselves….

Greetings
Food and Drink
Music and Dancing
Bonfire Entertainment
Party Games

((Links to all relevent wedding Prose can be found Here!))

Comments

[conjuredskies]

"I dread to think where you'd cook it, love," Felix murmurs beside him. He saw that look Jim gave him and he knows this conversation is going to come back to haunt him. But that's a problem for later- and if he can distract Jim enough, maybe his husband will forget about Felix neglecting to inform him of Shenanigans. More importantly, he won't find out about the real shenanigans that led to trivial matters like giant spiders amok in the Nexus.

"There's a Loki helping with your smithing?" he asks, desperate to pursue that conversation if it moves them on.

[readvondaniken]

Palmer doesn't have a picky appetite, but giant spiders aren't on his personal menu, and too much talk of eating them will ruin his dinner. He obliges Felix, though, seeing how he's trying to move the conversation along.

"Yes. I sell more than just repairs now. I'm growing a kind of plant that we smoke in my world. Loki's magic gives it special temporary effects, a little extra punch. My assistant's named Cassian Andor. He can't go back to his world, so he works for me and helps out when I can't be in the shop."

[rebelscumfather]

A man standing just outside the reception hall can be seen blowing a lance of smoke into the air. It was no small puff and what made it seem all the more impressive coming was the fact that it came from a man that was beyond what most would call middle aged. Missing from his hand is the expected lit joint or cigarette, though, and instead is a small vaping device about the size of a marker. The sent coming from the device was oddly sweet and ... chalky, like the smell of old-fashioned bubble gum.

At some point, the door to the hall is opened and Han lets himself in while the door swings open. The vape gets tucked into the inside pocket of the fitted blazer he’s wearing as he starts to weave himself into the event, heading directly to the bar.

[mudblood_andproud]

CJ immediately leaves the side of his witch when Tiber is close enough to see and smell. Now this is a sight for kneazle eyes. The oldest brother prances up, and gives a chirp of a meow in greeting. Where is the fun brother? Please show me.

[adadlyfellow]

It's early yet, and the bar hasn't gotten too busy, making it all the easier for Han to find a prime spot to catch the bartender's attention. Actually, even from behind there's something familiar about the nondescript man stretching up to get more glasses... and then he turns around and why, it's Han's old buddy!

His moustache curls in surprise before he waves a wine glass at Han, burbling bubbling with pleasure to see his fellow dad here. Long time, no sea see!

[rekindledtitan]

Kaolin looks the man over, jerks his chin in a nod. In the shadows nearby his Ghost glances over, spinning the bronze points of her shell.

"Name's Sorn." He reaches into a pocket and withdraws a handful of shimmering, crystalline white chips. He sets them in a heap on the table. "They play Liar's Dice or Ship, Captain, Crew where you're from?"

[chiron_survivor]

Before taking part in any of the festivities, Adia makes sure to pay a visit to the newlyweds first. Caspar is with her, as always, although his attention is divided between them and keeping an eye on Anastasia, their now fully-grown kneazle.

"Congratulations, you two." Adia is smiling, nearly beaming. She has witnessed Jim and Felix through their ups and downs (some very serious downs, at that), and could not help becoming personally invested in their happiness. It's a testament to love that they have passed through all those hard times and come out all the stronger for it. "And thanks for giving the Nexus a chance to celebrate."

"Yeah, congratulations," Caspar echoes distractedly. His gaze is on Anastasia, watching her the way one might a toddler who is hovering too close to something breakable. The kneazle meows up at him innocently. "The actual ceremony go well?"

[antarcticpilot]

"Howdy, Sorn. It's a pleasure. You're a Guardian, ain't you?" The chopper pilot gives a quick nod of respect as he settles down, admiring the chips. "From a fellow alien fighter, I've heard a lot about your people and what they do. So, what game do you want to play?"

Van Wall thinks. Both of the names he's been given sound intriguing.

"I'm more familiar with poker or Go Fish, but I'm an old hand. I can learn new games." Van chuckles. "Those sound like interesting options. Either your world or mine's fine by me. Maybe after the first game, I can show you how things were done back in 1938."

Runa and Viatorus

[volurofthehearth]

Runa has already been in contact with Stratos so by the time the party starts she is more than ready for it. Viatorus sticks close to her, and while he is able to wear a tailored purple three piece suit, Runa has chosen something more traditional. Not every mage has mastered warming the air around them, and she'd rather be comfortable enough to stand chatting for hours on end.

As soon as she spies the lucky couple, she bounds over, tugging at Viatorus' sleeve to follow. He's a little slower as he has to focus on magically bringing their gift along. Unburdened, Runa runs over and hugs Jim and then Felix.

"Congratulations! I'm so happy for you!" The way she beams there's no doubt about that.

When Viatorus catches up to her he's followed by a heavy black cauldron with a wreath around its neck floating along after him. As soon as they stop, however, it sets itself onto the ground. His smile may be weaker than his wife's, but that's more on account of being at a party than anything else. "Congratulations. I hope the wedding went well."

Runa claps her hands together. "Can I see your rings? Please?"

[smartass_captain]

It's alright Palmer. Jim's used to eating weird things thanks to a long time spent in the Nexus plus being part of a society that embraces culture from dozens of races and even he balked at eating 'land crab' the first time. Sometimes, food is just plain Weird.

"Aha. I think I follow." Recreational drugs are nothing new even in the future, but they've been pretty constant around the Nexus too in the time Jim's been around. "And...no one's had an adverse reaction I take it?"

[smartass_captain]

Tiber may have more energy than most of his siblings but he's no less of a gentleman cat for it. He's quick to trill in reply before offering CJ an affectionate butt of the head but he'll wait to lead CJ off a moment so he can go headbutt Hermione's leg as well, queuing up his purrbox to maximum affection.

Friends of Jim's are friends of his and this one is one they haven't had the pleasure of seeing in quite some time.

[ididntasktogetmade]

It's probably not good for either of their hearing to be this close to such loud speakers, but Rocket's mods haven't failed him yet, so that's not going to stop him from enjoying the tunes. His ears twitch a bit when he realizes someone's trying to talk to him, and he cranes his neck back a bit to look up at the young lady who looks like she's having a good time already. And isn't reaching out to pet him, like some people do.

"Oh yeah, this is his element," he calls back up to her, flashing sharp teeth in a grin. "He's been dancin' since he was this big," Rocket adds, holding his hands about six inches apart. "You the dancing type?"

[smartass_captain]

It's probably for the best Harley doesn't linger near any of the staff. They don't seem like they're struggling or anything but they're busy enough that she'd probably get asked for help if she lingered about too long.

It's the plate stacked high with honey cakes that draws Jim's attention first. He's honestly wondering if someone was making a plate to keep over here by the bar for people to snack from but when Harley turns he stops himself from reaching for one. Think fast, captain.

"If you're looking for sweeter drinks, I can mix you up something quick that's popular from my world." Nailed it.

[smartass_captain]

"Which? The bardic song or the classical music?"

A people have to be pretty far into the future to consider anything like the Beastie Boys classical music. Jim's first officer is a bit more bundled up than the rest of the crew are. His nice slacks are hidden by the warm jumper and long coat he's got pulled on, to say nothing of the pink knit cap and mittens he's donned.

"It's quite the cultural clash, isn't it?"

[ofcosmicrays]

"Both." Connant looks up to face the newcomer. He doesn't recognize the song, but neither Jaylah nor the bards are making any music he can identify. "In my time, people are more familiar with the likes of Gershwin or Porter. This is very, well, different. But I like it."

He figures he ought to introduce himself. It's only polite.

"Jerry Connant of cosmic rays at your service, sir." Connant nods in approval of the winter gear.

[conjuredskies]

"Adia, so good to see you! How's life on Earth been?" Felix winks at her before he looks up at Caspar. He can't tell if the Cylon's that afraid of their cat getting up to no good (it's a cat, that's what they're there for), or if Caspar's just that disinterested in the proceedings, which would be amusing for its blatantness.

"Everything went perfectly," he replies breezily. "I think Jim was surprised he survived it all, though." He nudges his new husband playfully.

[sumarusfinest]

"Ah, yes. It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance. Do...you prefer Joseph or Kinner?" Always safer to ask than to guess incorrectly. "I'm Katsuya Suou. I run the Crossroads. Considering how much effort it's taken to get back in working order after everything that's happened in the last year, I'm grateful you frequent it."

He dips his head with a bit of a self conscious chuckle.

"Thank you. I'm something of the opposite, myself. I Can and do cook, but my skills with pastry are far better than my techniques elsewhere."

[rebelscumfather]

Han smiles a genuine smile. He hadn’t expected to run into anybody he knew at a wedding that he was crashing, much less someone he considered a good friend. He hasn’t seen his pal, Bob, in ages.

Yeah, his eyes are a little glassy, but he fits right in at a wedding, right? At a good wedding there isn’t a dry eye in the house. That’s his story and he’s sticking to it.

“Heya pal, didn’t expect to see you here.”

[boldygoing]

As weird as it is to be friends with himself, it's somehow even stranger to have met the other captain's crew. At least with himself, there's no risk he'll forget which one he is. But this Bones looks and acts practically identical to the one back on Jim's Enterprise, and he still has to remind himself at times that they're not the same person.

Close enough that, at least on his end, it's an easy sort of camaraderie to pick up on. "Of course I am. I would've had it yesterday if I could've gotten away with it." Prime Directive or not, it sure was tempting. But he wouldn't do anything to ruin the good thing they've got going by making a stupid mistake like that.

He claps McCoy on the shoulder, friendly-like. "Eventually, right. Good idea to have a peace offering over her not being invited." That wasn't the plan, exactly, but it's a nice perk regardless.

[smartass_captain]

"Hey, careful there. I'm the one holding the drinks--" Jim's quick to shift where he's standing so as not to spill anything in either of the glasses occupying his hands. "It was crazy, but we're both unscathed. It's really good to see you two."

Though he's quick to shoot a glance down toward the kneazle too. Yes, he sees you. Pretty thing.

"I know Tiber's around somewhere if she wants a playmate." Jim murmurs with reassurance to Caspar.

[sweetcandygirl]

"One of the grooms making me a drink. Yes please." Harley beams in reply. "The sweeter the better. I ain't found any alcohol that affects me, so don't worry about your selection."

"You look ravishingly handsome by the way. So nice to see two breathtakingly handsome boys hitched."

[pirateangelbaby]

Thor glances up from his cards, fanned out in the careful grip of his prosthetic left hand, and though there's still a shadow of sorts in his eye, the smile that comes to his lips is easy and unforced. A far cry from the last time they saw each other, certainly. "Yes, five-card stud. Stark taught me the basics several years ago, though I'm nowhere near as skilled as he was."

He sets the cards face-down on the table, so no one else can take advantage of his distraction and peek at his hand. "Congratulations on your wedding. I, uh, would've brought a gift but you already have a cat, and I didn't know what else would be appropriate." Damn. He'd been doing so well at not sounding awkward.

[smartass_captain]

"Runa! Viatorus!" Jim's been keeping an eye out for the Durants but Runa is even better at spotting her targets in a crowd. Before Jim can even take two steps she's there beaming up at the both of them. It's impossible not to return the grin with one of his own. He'll reach out and guide Felix closer with a hand gently at the conjurer's back.

Both eyebrows are making a mad dash for his hairline though when he spies the cauldron following in Viatorus' wake. He wants so badly to ask but the conversation doesn't slow in the least.

"I'm glad you two could make it." There's a touch of nerves left in Jim's laugh even now when he thinks back to the ceremony the day before. "I...I think it did. I don't think I screwed anything up too badly?"

He's only half kidding when he turns to Felix with the question.

[outpostcook]

"Tell me about it. Between the Long Winter and the battle against Thanos, we've had a rough year. I got off pretty easy, all things considered. Not everyone was so lucky." Kinner's well aware of that. "But the Nexus is peaceful, most of the time, and your shop is one of the best things about it."

He sips some from his own drink to chase the honey cake, enjoying the taste.

"Either one is okay, but Kinner's what I'm used to. I'd like to learn how to cook pastries sometime," the cook admits. "I run Kinner's Kippers in the Plaza. We sell seafood, mostly. Some imported from other worlds and some Nexus-caught."

[heirtothedragonsfire]

Isidor has been waiting on the periphery for Jim to be free. There are quite a few people seeking out the newlyweds to congratulate them, and as much as Isidor has no qualms about asserting her presence, she'd rather catch Jim alone if there was an opportunity. Besides, it gives her a chance to observe the guests and keep an eye on the many potential security issues.

That said, she's made she she's waiting with a drink in hand. It's been a tough few months and she needs the excuse to relax. She's working hard on loosening up tonight, but she's still eager to keep her personal space clear. Unlike her sister-in-law, she's chosen to rely on magic to keep her warm since, in traditional Durant fashion, her dress is based on style over practicality. On her world, flaunting your ability to combat pesky practical issues with subtle magical solutions is the aim of the game. Warding off the autumn bite is a minor inconvenience all things considered. Warding off anyone who might try to scavenge the heat around her if a far more worrying issue.

Or, even worse, staying away from a mage seeking you out. Isidor spies Felix, but she can't well snub him at his own wedding celebration. So she watches him and presses her lips into a thin line to stop herself from frowning. That said, she's not going to approach him either.