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Tweak says, "and shepards we shall be."

Susannah 'Sookie' Sully (sookie_sully) wrote in spinningcompass,
@ 2019-01-12 15:43:00

Entry tags:

fitzwilliam darcy, jake sully (big/kid), kelan, sarah sully, sookie sully, tom sully jr, ~ash sully

Who: Sullys, their SOs and very close friends, SOs of missing Sullys, all other extended Sullys, and anyone else that might want to join the party.
When: Saturday Afternoon and evening.
What: Family get-together! Open to threads, sub-threads, anything.
Warnings: Could be some sadness over missing people and the door closing. Otherwise, no warnings.

With Kelan's help, Sookie had set out tables for the potluck, set the main dining table and set up a few smaller tables. She counted the place settings again to make sure there'd be enough. With a shrug, she moved the coffee table closer to the couch, just in case. There was a chicken pot pie in the oven that would be ready in time for dinner. There also a dessert pie made - from a type of fruit she'd encountered during her space travels with her family and had happened to find in one of the island shops. The fruit pie was already on the buffet table, and she couldn't help but notice how empty the table looked. No worries;the guests would arrive soon and she figured they'd bring more. If it came to it, they could always sweet talk Lacey and Isabel. Or slice the pies really, really thin.

Sookie turned on some music at a low level so people could talk over it and placed a few games and decks of cards out. There. All she had to do now was wait for everyone to arrive. There was a sign outside the apartment that read 'C'mon in, it's open.'

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tom_jr
2019-01-13 12:48 am UTC (link)

Tommy showed up soon enough. He didn't bring food, but he did bring a pretty big bag of excellent coffee, which was pretty much the only thing he was good at making. He also brought Rawm, as usual, although it always seemed like the odd dog just was wherever Tommy was, rather than Tommy making him go anywhere.

"Sookie? I have the coffee for later!" he called out as he let himself in.

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	sookie_sully 2019-01-14 10:48 pm UTC (link)
	"Great!" Sookie called out with a smile and waved him over. "Follow me." She led the way into the kitchen and showed him the counter space she'd cleared for it. There was a regular coffee machine and one of the fancier space station ones. "You can put it down right here. And then tell me if you got a cool station gift this Christmas." (Reply to this) (Parent)

Younger Jake and ???

txopuluke
2019-01-13 01:08 am UTC (link)

Jake had been baking. He'd been glad of the party, for all manner of reasons, but the fact that he got to do baking for an actual reason rather than just "I'm making a cake now" was pretty great (not that there was anything wrong with that reason). Sookie had taught him well, and even after all this time, he still remembered her lessons. And so Jake had made three different types of cookies, some more pies (sweet and savory) and a cake. And he'd cooked a ham and glazed it with marmalade and whiskey.

He'd gone on ahead of Sunila and the boys, the food all floating along behind him as he limped along with the help of his walking sticks. His legs were so much better now, and he didn't always need both sticks, but he was wary of the snow and the cold wasn't helping his back at all.

Soon enough, he was at Sookie's, so he let himself in by nudging the door open with a stick, and then let the food go in first. He had no idea where to put it all, so he set everything on the table, and then just stood where he was and let his legs get a bit of a rest.

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Jake and Adele

namedaftergran
2019-01-14 11:29 pm UTC (link)

Adele had loaded up a cart with foods that she thought would have had her mother's approval. There was a blue crab lasagna, fried chicken, fried catfish, and a salad. She had desserts too, pecan pie and banana cream pie. It wouldn't be a Sully party without the pie. Rather than walk through the snow and risk messing up her outfit, she teleported herself to the party, appearing in a quiet corner of the room. Once she found the buffet table, she added her contributions to the meal. She couldn't resist checking out what others had brought. She then moved the now empty cart back to the corner, out of the way.

As soon as she saw Jake, she grinned and walked over. "I figured you were here. I could see my mama's influence in the food. How are ya feeling? Can I give you a hug or will that knock you on your ass?"

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	Jake and Adele txopuluke 2019-01-17 10:26 pm UTC (link)
	"Hey, Bug," Jake replied, grinning back and standing up straighter. His back complained at the movement, but it complained when he stayed still as well, so he ignored it for now. He leaned one of his sticks against the edge of the table, and then held his arm out towards her. "Come here. If you think I'm passing on getting a hug, then you're unbelievably wrong." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Jake and Adele namedaftergran 2019-01-21 11:29 pm UTC (link)
	Adele wrapped her arms around him and hugged him tightly. She pulled back slowly, watching for any sign that she had hurt him. She kept from checking his thoughts, giving him a bit of privacy from her fae abilities. "How have you been? How are those babies of yours? It feels like forever since I've seen you." (Reply to this) (Parent)

A little later in the afternoon

mrdarcy_
2019-01-13 01:14 am UTC (link)

It had been a bit of an odd morning, but in a way it was probably good that they had already RSVP-ed to the Sully gathering. It gave them a distraction, and sometimes just getting on with things, and surrounding oneself with family was the best thing for it.

Ashley had made some sort of sensible dish for the pot luck, but Darcy had very different ideas from his wife about what one should bring to a party. Eventually she'd had to let him have his way, and so he had shown up and presented the host very proudly with a whole pineapple.

They'd mingled a little, talked to different people, and really for someone who was awful at social gatherings, Darcy had managed not to screw up or humiliate his dear wife even once. He was quite pleased with himself. Now he found himself without her at his elbow, and he could only hope that he didn't suddenly fall to pieces without her. He stuck to the sides of the room for now, and quietly sipped at a cup of Tommy's 'quite excellent' coffee.

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Sarah and Mr. Darcy

sarah_sully
2019-01-13 09:28 am UTC (link)

Sarah had worked all morning long on two dishes so both she and Miguel were covered as far as food went. Beef Wellington had been tackled. And she paired it with some creamy mashed potatoes, a big heaping serving. Enough to feed the abundant Sullys and their children. (Some were picky and would eat only mashed potatoes and 'chicken')

Which she had brought along her own, and Shepard's. Since her Sister-in-law had actually decided to sit this family gathering out. Shepard had been grateful when she left her. The four kids were playing with any added munchkins.

Sarah had one of the bigger mugs from the kitchen, heaped with coffee, because she was a coffee fiend. The giant cable knitted pink sweater, with fuzzy faux fur accents at the small v and sleeves, nearly swallowed her whole, reaching her knees, was paired off simple black leggings and fuzzy tan boots. She was well and covered enough that she wouldn't embarrass her nephew as she practically, without sloshing her coffee, bounced over to greet him.

"Hello, my favorite nephew named Darcy." Cheer dripping from her voice.

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Re: Sarah and Mr. Darcy

mrdarcy_
2019-01-13 09:57 am UTC (link)

The smile on Darcy’s face was absolutely genuine and unforced as Sarah came bounding across to him. His regency manners were as ingrained as his learned accent, and so as always she was given a bow as opposed to a hug or handshake.

“Hello, my dear Aunt Sarah,” he greeted her in return. Her cheer was contagious. “I have not yet congratulated you properly on your engagement,” he pointed out. “I believe it is customary to do so now. In my own time, I should only congratulate Miguel, since he should be considered to be the lucky one, you see,” he explained. “But to you I might say ‘best wishes’ or something like that. So... best wishes on your engagement.”

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Re: Sarah and Mr. Darcy

sarah_sully
2019-01-13 10:13 am UTC (link)

Sarah returned his bow with a slight curtsy, tugging the edge of her sweater out just a little. Her knee would allow it now. And she was definitely going to take advantage.

"Thank you very much. But I think you might agree with me if I said I was the lucky one." There was no hiding the love in her eyes when they found Miguel. And if it was possible the smile on her face grew bigger. "He's so... There aren't enough words in all the languages combined. He's my magicman." She lifted her hand so that he could see the ring. "Did he tell you, it was his Abuela's? And it fit perfectly."

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Re: Sarah and Mr. Darcy

mrdarcy_
2019-01-13 11:04 am UTC (link)

The curtsey pleased him more than he tended to admit. He always found it pleasant when people considered his own customs without any mockery. Sarah, like her fiancé, was one of those people who had never made him feel out of place.

He followed her gaze to find his friend, and then gave her a little nod. “I think you are both lucky,” he compromised. “It is always lucky to find someone who fits you just perfectly,” he agreed, turning back to her with a fond smile as she held out her hand. “Yes, he did. Then it must be fate indeed,” he agreed, admiring the ring. “It’s beautiful.”

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Sarah and Mr. Darcy

sarah_sully
2019-01-13 11:29 am UTC (link)

"I hope everybody feels the way he makes me feel, with their significant other. He makes everything bad go away just by being there. And then there's the added joy of finally having someone that understands my science jabber, other than my little brother." She could gush all day. And she did not doubt Darcy would listen. "It's more about what the ring represents than what it is, I mean, it could have been a piece of tin and a rock and it would be just as beautiful. To me anyway."

With a little happy sigh, Sarah turned to him fully. "I was wondering, if you would help me plan the wedding. I don't mean like with money or any of that, but like with..." she stopped mid sentence, and anyone of her siblings would have wondered if she'd drift off, as she often did, sliding into her thoughts, but she simply took a different path. "You mean a lot to him. And I'd like to include you. I like to make the ceremony more about the man than about me. And he's number three, if anything happens, and please God in heaven it doesn't, there wont be anyone after."

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Re: Sarah and Mr. Darcy

mrdarcy_
2019-01-16 12:16 am UTC (link)

It really was quite adorable to hear how she spoke about her fiance, and he was struck for a moment by how wonderful it was that everyone on the station seemed to be free to marry purely for love and nothing else. He smiled, and happily let her talk away as much as she pleased. He was truly pleased for her. "Yes, I quite understand. But as it is, it both symbolises something beautiful, and it looks beautiful, so you're winning on two fronts there."

When she first started asking for help, Darcy was giving her a little nod before he'd even heard everything she had to say. "Yes, of course, whatever you need..." he started before she changed direction. It took him by surprise, although he wasn't sure why. Miguel was certainly his dearest friend on the station, he supposed he'd just ever considered that he might feel the same way. "Oh..." he sounded out first, just giving his head time to wrap around it. "Well, yes, I should be delighted, of course," he said with a proper smile now. It was clear in his expression that he really was 'delighted'.

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Re: Sarah and Mr. Darcy

sarah_sully
2019-01-16 07:11 am UTC (link)

Sarah had to restrain herself, both because Darcy didn't like too much affection from anyone but his wife, and coffee was hot. So she settled making a little soft squee noise. "I'll just mostly need your opinion. Because I want it to be somewhat a surprise for him. Of course he'll know it's happening and when, and where because surprise 'I do's seems wrong." She could just picture it, and she shied away from that image.

Her smile was once more wide. "And you don't have to worry I will not make you wear pink, I'll save that for my sisters, and Harri. Or maybe I will go with colors that look best on you, and then just make them deal with it." She did lean back a little, looking him over as if she were bringing up color palates in her mind. Before she shook her head. "I have to decide when before I go down that route."

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Re: Sarah and Mr. Darcy

mrdarcy_
2019-01-17 10:59 pm UTC (link)

"Then I shall be happy to give it," he assured her, giving her another little bow because he kept forgetting about his back until he moved in such a way that made it scream at him again. A slight ripple of pain crossed his face just for a second or two as he straightened up again. No more bowing tonight.

"Your enthusiasm is quite contagious," he told her, because he found that he was already getting swept along with her, and unable to stop himself from smiling rather too much. "Do you have a date in mind? Any special anniversaries or anything?"

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Re: Sarah and Mr. Darcy

sarah_sully
2019-01-18 07:27 am UTC (link)

Obvious concern slid the smile from her face. "You and Miguel played to hard." It wasn't a question, just an observation. She reached into the pocket of her sweater and pulled out a deceivingly small purse. From the purse, which was much larger on the inside than it looked, she pulled a corked Florence Flask from its depths. In the flask was a purple liquid, she handed the flask to Darcy. "Take this. It's a potion works specifically for pains in the back. It won't have any side effects, or clash with any medications you may be on. Drink it until you feel the pain leave your back. I'm not sure exactly how much you will have to drink because I make it for people that are a foot shorter than you. You can't really drink too much, but the muscles around the pain will feel a little tingly if you do. Does Miguel have a blood sample from you?" One would wonder if she paused for a breath at all.

Sarah's grin returned, when he commented on her enthusiasm. "Oh gosh, I don't. I kind of want to do it in the spring but that feels like it's too soon, and our first date was March 16th and that is way too soon. I might be better off picking colors and then picking when. I just don't want to do it on or around Halloween."

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Re: Sarah and Mr. Darcy

mrdarcy_
2019-01-18 08:55 am UTC (link)

“Yes, I am afraid so,” Darcy admitted, still feeling a little guilty about it. “Your fiancé is ridiculously agile,” he commented, which was certainly an understatement. He’d felt quite easily snappable in comparison. Darcy accepted the flask from her, but just stood sort of frozen as she started to quickly explain it all. He looked at the flask, swirling it a little to look at the purple liquid within. Did she mean now? He wondered if perhaps he should check with the medical staff first, but then that seemed rude. And he did trust her.

“Erm... yes, yes I believe so. From quite a while ago, but yes,” he answered, as she came to her question. Since he now had something in each hand, he placed down his coffee on a side table, and wondered about going to get a cup for the potion.

“Oh, I don’t think March is too soon. I think we planned in about .. 48 hours or something silly like that,” he admitted with a soft chuckle. That had been ambitious, but they had made it work after all. “Oh, yes. Certainly avoid Halloween,” he pulled a bit of a face. He hadn’t returned to the station, glad not to find out what he might have become.

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Re: Sarah and Mr. Darcy

sarah_sully
2019-01-18 10:09 am UTC (link)

"What exactly did it do to your back? Is it muscle damage or did you have vertebrae damage?" Sarah attempted not to giggle in a very silly very girlish way when he mentioned how agile Miguel was, but there was no resisting the blush that rose to her cheeks. Not trusting her voice at that given moment she just nodded. Not only did she know how agile he was, she had used that agility first hand.

"Your DNA profile should be in the computer then. I'll make some that is more you rather than Sully, and more suited to your height and weight and chemical balances, that will due for now, but something that is more scaled to you so maybe all you'll need is a sip when your back starts aching you." Because she'd been there with the pain. For a long while. "That is if I have your permission to use it, I know he had you sign some stuff when he first took the samples."

Sarah made a face. "That was mine and Harry's wedding anniversary. But also the time frame needs to be longer, I had used... magic, a lot of it and it had awakened something on the island, something bad. If I have longer to plan, longer to set up, hopefully that wont happen again." She paused for a second, though her explanation had not been as drawn out like the one for the potion. "I feel like I may have to backtrack a little because you didn't know I was a magic user."

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Re: Sarah and Mr. Darcy

mrdarcy_
2019-01-18 08:41 pm UTC (link)

"I dislocated vertebrae when I fell from my horse a few months ago. I have not seen a doctor today, but Lyla told us that I'd aggravated that particular injury again," he explained. He did just catch the blush, and tried to suppress a smile as he thought back over exactly what he had said and how it might have been interpreted.

Darcy nodded a little as she spoke, just to show that he was listening even if a lot of what she was saying was going over his head. He blinked a couple of times, processing it all before he properly responded. "Yes, you can use it, of course," he told her after a moment. "Only... while I do not wish to be in pain, I wonder if it doesn't have something of a purpose. The pain tells me when to stop and rest. If I remove the symptoms without allowing time for the underlying problem to heal properly, do I not risk over-exerting myself and worsening the long-term damage because I do not feel the warning?" he questioned.

"Ah. Well, yes, that is certainly one to avoid..." he started to say, and then she was off on another story that seemed particular complicated and raised a lot more questions than it answered. His brow was furrowed with a little confusion, but the main question was quickly answered, and he nodded in understanding. "I did not, although I am aware of your twin's magic, and your nephew's telepathy, so it is not such a shocking revelation."

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Re: Sarah and Mr. Darcy

sarah_sully
2019-01-19 06:06 am UTC (link)

"Oh!" Sarah swatted at his arm lightly, not enough to slosh the potion or his coffee."You need to be more careful. If the injury is not fully healed you could do some serious damage. I'll talk to Rachel or Miguel about getting you a back brace for when you two need to be boys. Being in a wheelchair sucks. I speak from experience."

She collected her coffee from the table she set it on. And took a sip before she shook her head. "I think you misunderstood, this isn't to prevent the pain, it's to stop it so you aren't layed up for the rest of the day, or flinching just because you bow. If you have to stop for a sip, you need to stop what you're doing to make your back ache in the first place." Her cheeks colored again. "Er, some activities may be okay to continue until you're finished." No she didn't think about those activities with him in mind, but she had paused more than a few times herself to have a sip and kept going.

"Yes, Rachel's is more plant based, mine is energy manipulation." It was hard not to giggle when he said 'shocking', but not being a person that could hide that sort of thing very well, very long. Especially when she was in a happy frame of mind, it was obvious that she wanted to. "I'm sure you've noticed the crystal pendant that Miguel wears, it's a left over from when he and I switched powers. It's an energy collector, because I tend to cause things to explode if I get to happy or too... anything without them, anyway, it has some of his, the blue, and some of mine, the pink. If you pay close attention when we're close enough it will glow." She realized she'd gone off on a tangent and crossed her eyes. "I'm sure you have a billion and one questions, feel free to ask anything you want. I really like answering questions."

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Later in the afternoon

ashleysully
2019-01-13 06:57 pm UTC (link)

Ashley had tried to talk her husband out of bringing the pineapple but he just looked so proud to have it she finally gave in. She'd made a pasta salad herself. It was easy enough.

She was glad to be able to socialize with her various family members. It had been a little while since they'd all been together for a happy reason. She couldn't shake the fear that her mother would show up, though. And she constantly watched the door just in case. Anyone who knew her would notice the tension in her shoulders. She kept a smile on her face, though, and enjoyed the very hood coffee.

She did stay very close to her husband but not so close that it would seem she was eavesdropping on the conversations he was having.

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