Attleton Guardian Team Office Party!

[melodiouspacifist]

WHO: Attleton Guardian team, any official healers or really anyone who happens to drop by.
WHAT: There's been some staffing changes, they need to mingle and get to know each other.
WHEN: May 4th
WHERE: Attleton Guardian Office


Presumably, Dorothy went home, or wherever it is people go when they're no longer in Genessia, and while that was sad, the vacancy had to be filled.

The idea of spending time getting to know one another was probably more appealing than really, really boring paperwork, and so it wasn't too hard to convince people to do that.

There was a small selection of juice and water, maybe even soda on a table and a few pastries, cookies and chips. A space vegetable platter may have gone mysterious missing, so it looked like there was only junk food around.

Music was playing from an mp3 player through some speakers, thanks to Demyx who was putting his Christmas gift to good use, however one could expect the music to swing from classical to rock on a dime, his tastes were a tad eclectic.

All in all, it was probably the best day to visit the Guardian office in Attleton.

Comments

[amygreycastle]

[Have a relative newcomer peeking in the door when she heard the music. She'd been out exploring all the cities once she'd gotten settled in, and was honestly curious about things.]

Hello? I heard the music and felt like cheking things out and all....

[k2so]

[A face K2So doesn't recognize but if the woman needs help they can't ignore their duty, party notwithstanding.

The 7ft tall robot approaches moves to the door, shoulder slightly hunched.]

Hello. This is the Attleton's Guardian office. Are you in need of assistance?

[amygreycastle]

[And cue Amy jumping back fast enough she loses her balance and falls on her butt outside the door, staring up at Kay with wide eyes.]

Wh-what are you?

[Forgive her, droids don't exist where she's from.]

[k2so]

[If Kay had eyebrows, he would be raising them.]

One of the deputies, K-2SO.

[He's used to surprised looks and extreme reactions by now. Kay offers her a hand.] And you are? Besides of nosy.

[captain_by_the_book]

[ Soon, there's another man approaching her, a glass still in hand. ]

Hello, I see you've been talking to K-2SO already, but is there anything I can help you with?

[melodiouspacifist]

[Demyx flashes a grin at the newcomer.]

You like music?

[He may or may not have a vested interest in that.]

[priceofmagic]

Huwah! So much food!

[Satou is awestruck. She took the job expecting a strict environment, so this is unexpected... But in a good way. Her empathy is 'off' to avoid being overwhelmed, since her own emotions are enough of a handful right now. Just seeing all of that junk food and realizing she can eat it is making her emotional. She's spent so long being neglected, ignored, and treated like she doesn't exist.]

... Ah. I didn't bring anything to contribute!

[k2so]

[Kay's joltik, a tiny yellow creature named Startdust, had managed to find his way towards the table and is now sitting there munching on a piece of cake when he heard the girl.

He makes a chittering sound at her, as if to say that all the food is free and it's fine she didn't bring anything. Not like that's easy to understand when all Stardust can say are variations of joltik!.]

[priceofmagic]

[Maybe she can't understand words or direct meaning, but Satou understands the jest of what Stardust is communicating. She relaxes, though still red in the face with embarrassment.]

You think so..? I've never been to a party like this before. [She plays with her hair nervously. Maybe it's unfair to Joltik, but Satou has no shame being honest around Pokemon.] No one even knew I existed before. This is so amazing, I-I hope I'm being noticed properly..!

[k2so]

[Stardust nods his tiny head and makes another chitering sound before munching on the cake. K2So, who wasn't exactly near but posses audio receptor that can pick sounds at a certain distance, turns to look at the table form his position at the other side of the room. A few minutes alter, he's by Satou's side.]

Sorry, is he bothering you?

[captain_by_the_book]

There's no need for that, I believe Demyx has been quite happy to take charge of the snack selection.

[ Cassian is, indeed, eyeing the table, and his lips twitch a little as he takes in the suspicious absence of the vegetable platter he'd brought just to make Demyx pout. ]

Turns out he has strong opinions on proper party food... You're welcome to it. [ It's kinda her party, after all, but the girl looks overwhelmed enough so he chooses not to point that out. ]

[priceofmagic]

[Satou flinches at first, not immediately responding... Then remembers that oh right, people can notice her here! She turns to smile, though she's still caught between being shy and overwhelmed.]

It turned out great! Demyx is so kind. I can't believe I get to work with such kind people. Thank you for letting me help out!

[captain_by_the_book]

[ Cassian takes note of the flinch, frowning slightly in concern. ]

Well, you are working for free.

[ Wait. Is that too blunt? Too rude? He takes a sip of his juice to distract himself. ]

What I'm trying to say is, we appreciate having you here. I'm sure you'll be a fine addition to the team... and I do pride myself on ensuring we work as a team.

[melodiouspacifist]

I hid the space veggies! [He grins proudly.]

If Cassian asks, it wasn't me!

[priceofmagic]

Ahaha! Where did you even hide it? It's so gone, I would think you magicked it away!

[melodiouspacifist]

Nah, my powers don't work like that.

[He grins.]

But I did use them to sneak it back to the house. I can walk through dark corridors.

OTA

[k2so]

Kay doesn't need to eat and drink and he's actually fairly sad that Dorothy disappeared. Because of all that, he's nowhere near the table, which is the place that seems to attract everyone, and instead he's holding his small Joltik, Stardust, in one hand and tickling his little belly with a finger.

Okay so, that's not exactly socializing or getting to know his co-workers but he will get to that later. Maybe. Probably. He sure won't ignore anybody who feels like coming near him or ask him anything.

Re: OTA

[captain_by_the_book]

Hey.

[ Cassian's not the best at being social either, and Dorothy has been so much more than just a co-worker for the two of them, so he doesn't hold it against Kay that he finds it hard to socialize. He joins him at the fringes of their small party, giving him a friendly shoulder bump. ]

It's strange, isn't it? People coming and going... There have been so many changes in less than a year.

[ Not unusual, with the high death rate they had in Intelligence, but then they didn't work day for day with these people before they disappeared. ]

[k2so]

Ey yourself.

[Kay's attention goes to Cassian and Stardust makes a small, chattering sound as well come before running up the droid's arm to sit on his shoulder. He's glad is Cassian because he doesn't have the energy to fake happiness and his boyfriend would understand that.]

Strange and unpredictable I tried to run calculations, make theories and I came up empty. I don't like it.

[captain_by_the_book]

[ Cassian hums a little in acknowledgment. His fingertips brush against Kay's elbow in a small gesture he hopes to be comforting. For whom? For both of them, in truth. ]

There's no... Things change so fast. Even faster than at home. And we can't do anything about it. Being good isn't enough.

[ He frowned. At home they'd at least some control over their fate. Be smart enough, be fast enough, be ruthless enough, and you could improve your chances to make it home again. Here... it's just roulette. ]

[melodiouspacifist]

"Hey Kay." Demyx greeted and slid up beside him to lean against the wall beside him.

"What's up?"

He thought that usually Kay would be a little more enthusiastic about things, but he couldn't pinpoint what was going on. Bothering him maybe?

[k2so]

"Ey yourself." It's good to see Demyx now that he's back to normal. it sure makes him easier to handle. "I'm not feeling all that social today. Dorothy went home."

OTA

[captain_by_the_book]

[ Cassian hadn't been sure how he felt about a party when it was suggested, but everyone seemed to like the idea and Demyx was enthusiastic about it and... Well, they'd never welcomed new team mates with a party before. He'd thought about it before but life got in the way. If his Deputies would make it happen for real, why stand in their way?

So now here he is with a glass of a rich sweet juice in hand - they are still on duty, after all - lingering at the edges of the get-together, but looking as relaxed and content as can be as he listens to the music and watches over his team. As so often in the office, Bespin the Swablu is sitting on his head like a giant cottony hat and Cassian endures this with all the dignity of a man briskly ignoring that he looks ridiculous. ]

[melodiouspacifist]

What do you think?

[It's got weird parts, but Demyx doesn't know that much about how parties work, he hasn't had all that much experience with them, and they never used to have them. Fun wasn't exactly standard where he's from.]

Uh, thanks again for letting me work here.

[captain_by_the_book]

[ Cassian gives him an arch look, though the warmth in his eyes betrays his stern face. ]

Well, you're the one doing the work, aren't you? I've just given you the opportunity. The rest's all on you.

[ He makes a point of letting his eyes wander over the party arrangements again, though he had inspected them and approved earlier already. ]

You did well. The party was a good idea. You've made Satou very happy.