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[implying]

Do you know, I've been here for a year now. Oh, how the time flies, or whatever other cliches you might like! But then with all of this time flying, I'll get straight to business and stop wasting it.

I'd like to suggest a celebration. I personally will be celebrating a year here, but I'm certain we can find a good handful of other causes, if you're in need of one to allow yourself a little food, drink, and dancing!

Ah, let's see… we might celebrate that the Initiative has finally come to its senses and realized the value of a therapeutic trip to the beach. Yes? Lovely, that one. I'm sorry to any of our new arrivals who've missed it! Or if you're not a fan, for some reason, of sun, water, and half-naked people, then maybe we might celebrate a favorite holiday from home. Calendars between here and our collective homes hardly match up, so it shouldn't be any trouble at all if it isn't the right time of year for it. Or if you're of a grimmer persuasion, perhaps we might simply celebrate the fact that, despite the United Earth's occasional brutal efforts, most of us are still alive.

So then. What do you think? Shall it have a theme? I've already done a masquerade in Versailles, it would be unsightly to do a repeat performance. I don't suppose there are any suggestions? Food requests may be delivered to Adrasteius, who I'm quite certain won't mind at all managing the banquet again. He's very agreeable like that.

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[wolfuncaged]

So I get to live in a different one? Wonderful.

[implying]

My point is, if you insist on thinking of this entire world as a cage, then you'll undoubtedly never be free of cages no matter where you go.

But perhaps that's a matter of choice. It's certainly not my place to shame you for your kinks, if that's the issue at hand!

[wolfuncaged]

[And lo, we hit on Fenris problem for his ENTIRE LIFE] I have been told similar before.

[That sure is a flustered sound over the tablet] It is not a kink!

[implying]

It isn't? Why, then perhaps you ought to look into finding and enjoying what freedoms you may. A much more pleasant line of thought, I assure you.

[wolfuncaged]

I am practised very little in such things. I would not know where to start.

[implying]

I've tried my hand with it once or twice. Perhaps I might help.

[wolfuncaged]

I-

[He is so used to fighting everyone and everything here. Perhaps it really is time he just...allowed others to help him, as he does Hawke]

That would be most welcome, thank you.

[implying]

It would be my pleasure. [ but of course it would be ridiculous over the network, so— ] Over dinner, perhaps?

[wolfuncaged]

[There's an awkward pause as he mulls this over. Oh how he hates making himself vulnerable in any way]

Perhaps I could manage that.

[implying]

And could you also manage tonight, around, say, 7?

[wolfuncaged]

...Yes, I believe I can manage that.

[implying]

My room is 703, and I'll have dinner ready.

[wolfuncaged]

Then I shall look forward to it.

would you like to log or action this?

[implying]

Until then, my dear!

I am cool either waaaay this needs to happen yes :3

[wolfuncaged]

No doubt.

well then i vote we just drop it and say this never happened

[implying]

[ If there's one think Vanadi will be perfectly timely for, it's a dinner that he's putting together. So come 7pm, everything is simmering, baking, and chilling as it should be, and he's settled watchfully nearby, tablet on hand for amusement when the making enters a lull. ]

gosh be that way

[wolfuncaged]

[And Fenris even shows up on time, he may be a lot of bad things, but at least he's punctual. He'll even knock the door and not barge right in, which he is more known to do]

and then they never spoke again

[implying]

[ Vanadi is there in just a few seconds, swinging the door open with a wide smile — but then he immediately disappears again, darting back into the kitchen. ]

Come in, make yourself comfortable! I'm just about done here.

and a great sadness went through the island

[wolfuncaged]

[Fenris falters at the door for a moment, before stepping through, somewhat awkwardly. He is terrible at all this social stuff. Why did he agree to this again?]

Thank you for having me.

[Just gonna...stand around. This is comfortable, honest]

[implying]

Why, it's my pleasure, of course!

[ He pops back into sight with a drink in hand (cranberry and vodka, in fact), pushing the glass toward Fenris even as he pushes the man toward a chair. ]

Comfortable doesn't mean standing about like a teenager at a party, but I must award points for effort.

[wolfuncaged]

[Fenris takes the drink before shaking Vanadi off, walking to the chair himself. You know, because that just SCREAMS friendship, good job, Fenris]

I was not aware this was a party. There seem so few guests. [Oh look, humour, sort of]

[implying]

[ Good enough for him. He disappears back into the kitchen, voice raised to drift out after him. ]

All it takes is two! [ Give him a few more minutes in here — from the sound of things, all the dishes clinking and such, he'll be making good on his dinner invitation any minute now. ]

[wolfuncaged]

[The promising sound of food!]

Two would make for a very quiet party.

i was going to describe the food but my mind blanked, this is use-your-imagination dining!

[implying]

Well! Am I going to hear any objections?

[ He reappears with two plates bearing full meals in hand and settles them both at the small table, set between junction of kitchen and living room. He invites him over with a nod, even pulls out the opposite chair for him. ]

my imagination tells me that it's delicious

[wolfuncaged]

[Fenris carefully makes his way over, sitting down, awkward as ever. Even years with Hawke has not made social interactions any easier for him. Well, except for the fact he doesn't try to murder everyone he sees now. That's different]

Not with food that looks like this, no.