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Verity Willis ([personal profile] brave_heart_verity) wrote in [community profile] nexus_sages2016-02-07 12:35 pm

Sibling Rivalries: Chili Edition



Flyers have been going up around the Forum and Commercial District for the last week or so. This morning,the lights in the VSW Meadhall came on. By noon, anyone getting close enough to an open door would know: chili's on!

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?

View Answers

Clint--Avengers Assemble!
3 (42.9%)

Truthfully? Verity.
4 (57.1%)


The fire pits are lit, the food is waiting, and there are games in want of players. What are you waiting for?

((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.))
romeoinabox: (by lj user tiptoetwirl) ([Gentleman])

What a terrifying thought

[personal profile] romeoinabox 2016-02-08 03:14 pm (UTC)(link)
"If you can get me an address and directions, I would be happy to come and get you." It means he can find more peonies for her and not have them awkwardly sit at the table between them while they eat. "The fresh air and exercise will certainly do me some good."
romeoinabox: (by lj user sodamnreckless) ([All dressed up])

Thanks. =P

[personal profile] romeoinabox 2016-02-09 05:56 am (UTC)(link)
"You're most kind," he says with a smile as she begins drawing the map for him.

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?"
romeoinabox: (by milliemay1981) ([Subtle Smile])

[personal profile] romeoinabox 2016-02-10 04:31 am (UTC)(link)
He's not a kind person either. He just happens to like Verity.

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."
romeoinabox: (by milliemay1981) ([Subtle Smile])

[personal profile] romeoinabox 2016-02-11 01:49 am (UTC)(link)
"I'm not sure I'd make a very good teacher," he admits as he takes the map from her, "but the hats I can get behind. They're very fashionable, and keep the head very cozy in cold winters like this." And when he chooses them? They're nice as all hell, too.
romeoinabox: (by milliemay1981) ([Subtle Smile])

[personal profile] romeoinabox 2016-02-11 02:25 am (UTC)(link)
He'll figure it out, and leave extra time to get to her place just in case. "Any time of year, if you're me. But it's mostly about the fashion in my case. I really just like the hats." He can't help but grin a little with that wink.
romeoinabox: (by lj user tiptoetwirl) ([Gentleman])

[personal profile] romeoinabox 2016-02-11 04:30 am (UTC)(link)
"I'm so glad you think so," he chuckles. What fun company she is.

"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?"
romeoinabox: (by milliemay1981) ([Subtle Smile])

[personal profile] romeoinabox 2016-02-11 05:03 am (UTC)(link)
"Seven sounds perfect." He gives her another large smile. "Until tonight, then. Good luck with your contest."