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Sibling Rivalries: Chili Edition


Inside, everything's set up and waiting for the hungry and the curious: Clint's cooking in one corner, and Verity's in the other. Between them, tables are laid out with the necessities: bowls, plates, spoons, and plenty of napkins. There's beer and iced tea, some lovely tres leches cakes provided by the Nexus' favorite Japanese detective, and various toppings for the chili: bottles of sriracha and sweet Thai chili sauce, red pepper flakes, green onions and red, lime wedges, diced bell peppers and jalapeƱos, crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream. Cornbread and tortilla chips round things out.
Long tables with a mix of benches and chairs fill the hall on either side of the fire pits. One has board and card games stacked neatly at one end (they were neat when they were put out, at least). Another has two boxes, one wrapped in purple paper and one in pink, for depositing voting slips.
Poll #17301 1st Annual Chili Cook-Off
Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 7
Who gets your vote?
((There will doubtless be further Cupid-based shenanigans, but this weekend, it's all about the platonic relationships. Bromances, BFFs, and family ties rule the day! Let's celebrate! Threadhopping, tangents, games, and mischief are all encouraged. Just don't start a food fight or Verity will have to yell.))
Tomorrow, rise of the New Blogs: humans optional.
"Never hard around here," she agrees. "If you really want to work up an appetite, I could insist you pick me up at home. It's a bit of a schlep. Can't beat the view, though. Chao garden on one side, parklands on another, and far enough away from the neighbors to not hear them."
What a terrifying thought
I know. I apologize for my part in helping it come to pass.
More peonies will always make her smile, but they're not necessary. Getting to go out with a friend is more than enough to make her happy.
Just give her a minute to work on this map, it gets a little tricky at one point. "You're a very cheerful man. I don't know how people like you manage it."
Thanks. =P
He likes giving her flowers, so as long as she doesn't object, she's going to keep getting them. Never let it be said that he won't take 'no' for an answer if the word is actually put out there.
"People like me?" What a strange question. "What ever do you mean?"
It's the least I can do.
It's unlikely she'll ever say 'no', but it's even less likely she'll ever make demands.
"Cheerful people. You come to a place outside reality as you know it and you delight in it. Most people don't." There's a distinct trend in how people react to arriving in the Nexus, and she's noticed it. "It's impressive."
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He shrugs nonchalantly. "When life gives you lemons," he says with a chuckle. "Being petulant about the situation will get me no where. I'll either make it back to my world at some point or I won't. No need to waste precious time on wallowing."
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"Mm. That's a good way to look at it." Here, Red, have a map. And a smile. "Still, you could give lessons. Be a motivational speaker. Start a new fashion for hats."
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"Shall we adjourn for the time being, then? I shouldn't keep you from the other voters. Oh, and what time shall I pick you up this evening?"
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"Hmm. Seven?" She can be ready by then, if she hurries. After all this food, a run might be good for her--if Reynard hasn't been overly generous with the ice. "If that's okay?"
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