Toga Party

[henry-jones-jr.livejournal.com]

Atop a long table in one corner of the bar sits a row of punch bowls containing ladles and various cocktails: from margarita to plain screwdriver. These are accompanied by several bowls of ice, some containing various bottles of beer. There are stacks of plastic glasses, paper plates, napkins, and a large pile of ivy wreaths at one end. The drinks are buffet-style at this party, so help yourself.

There are plates scattered over the residual tables in the area, some overflowing with huge bunches of grapes, others containing savory fare such as chicken legs, hunks of bread, olives, cheese or humus dips.

To try and give an impromptu impression of a Roman/Greco theme, the tables have been topped with white tablecloths and chairs and surfaces strewn with ivy. If there had been a way to fashion columns or import colonnades in twenty four hours, Indy would have tried it. But ivy will have to do on short notice. At least its not poisonous.

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[young_tmriddle]

Still, I'm glad to hear.

Although I was most distressed to hear the tidings about Ragnarok. Must you go?

[skjaldmeyjar.livejournal.com]

Svava blinks, good mood evaporating.

"Oh. Um. Ragnarok." She bites her lip. "When the call goes out for it, yes, I'm going. I don't know what that will be, though."

[young_tmriddle]

*Way to go Tom. Bring that party down.*

I'm so sorry, Svava. Please forgive my utter lack of manners. I was simply... overwhelmed at the news. It's been a difficult past couple of weeks.

[skjaldmeyjar.livejournal.com]

"Its alright." She manages a faint smile. "Its... Well, things happen around here already. And you just have to... not dwell on things you cannot change, otherwise that becomes all you think about, and you cannot enjoy even the smallest of beauties and victories."

[young_tmriddle]

Too true. Please, don't let me ruin your fun evening. I was only popping round a moment after seeing the notice.

Perhaps... perhaps no one is really truly gone from us. Even if they never return here.

But somehow they often do just that.

[skjaldmeyjar.livejournal.com]

Svava nods, biting her lip. Then hugs Tom quick.

"Never gone as long as others remember. So always do remember Tom, please?" She gives him a shaky smile.

[young_tmriddle]

You needn't worry about being forgotten because you will be here for a long time indeed, Svava. I'm certain of it.

[skjaldmeyjar.livejournal.com]

"So I hope. So many hope." A nod and faint smile. "Anything's possible."

[young_tmriddle]

And this is a night of celebration. Lead me to the food and drink, my dear Valkyrie - I have just enough time to raid the place for a midnight snack.

*He takes her arm and walks with her.*