busy_fists: (Cake)
Dad Egbert ([personal profile] busy_fists) wrote2011-12-13 04:42 pm

3rd Hat

[Phone; drone filter]

Well... looks like we're all going to have to do a little cutting back this Christmas.  But you know, even if there's no power and not as much food, at least we've all still got a good, solid roof over our heads.  If you look at it that way, the town's been a lot kinder to us for Christmas than they were for Thanksgiving.  I'm sure this is nothing we can't weather if everybody pitches in and helps each other out.  Maybe we can set up a food bank or some sort of shelter.  It's times like these when a community really needs to come together, after all.

[Early evening; door to door]

[True to his earlier sentiment, Dad is going to pitch in and do his part to make sure his neighbors are at least able to have something to eat during these rough times.  He's always been a firm believer in preparedness, and thank goodness, because by now he's built up quite a stock of cream pies.  There's probably a few hundred of them safely captchalogued away in his trusty wallet modus, so he figures he can spare a few here and there to feed his hungry neighbors.  Dad will be going around knocking on every door in town on the first day of the event, hoping to share the wealth.]

Knock knock, neighbor!
ooeeooahah: (smile)

[personal profile] ooeeooahah 2011-12-14 10:18 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Ilsa takes his hand in a firm handshake. ]

Good to know - and if this clears up anytime soon, maybe we can have everyone together for dinner. Got to keep celebrating, or they win.

[identity profile] busy-fists.livejournal.com 2011-12-16 12:13 am (UTC)(link)
Sounds good. I'm pretty handy in the kitchen, so I can bring the cake.
ooeeooahah: (smile)

[personal profile] ooeeooahah 2011-12-17 02:40 am (UTC)(link)
I'll be sure to let you know when, then.

[identity profile] busy-fists.livejournal.com 2011-12-17 03:31 pm (UTC)(link)
So, in the meantime... what kind of pie do you like?

[Wallet's back out.]
ooeeooahah: (Hm)

[personal profile] ooeeooahah 2011-12-17 10:21 pm (UTC)(link)
[ She tilts her head, curious. ]

Chocolate.

[ No need to wish for mocha silk... ]
Edited 2011-12-17 22:22 (UTC)

[identity profile] busy-fists.livejournal.com 2011-12-18 02:37 am (UTC)(link)
[Dad reaches into his wallet, and out comes a chocolate cream pie.]

There you are.
ooeeooahah: (Seeing)

[personal profile] ooeeooahah 2011-12-18 02:52 am (UTC)(link)
...Thank you...

[ She takes the pie, watching the wallet. Ilsa's eyes seem to glow blue for a moment. ]

... that was... is that a tesseract or a temporal shortcut?
ooeeooahah: (smile)

[personal profile] ooeeooahah 2011-12-18 11:43 pm (UTC)(link)
Something outside my experience, and I couldn't follow that. Amazing things this place has brought together. If it weren't for the madmen at the wheel, it could be enjoyable.

[identity profile] busy-fists.livejournal.com 2011-12-19 09:29 pm (UTC)(link)
Ain't that the truth.

[He takes a few more pies out of his wallet and sets them aside for the rest of the family before folding it back up and putting it away.]

Well, I'd better be going. I've got lots of these to deliver. Can you do me a favor, though?
ooeeooahah: (Hm)

[personal profile] ooeeooahah 2011-12-19 11:52 pm (UTC)(link)
I will if I'm able.

[identity profile] busy-fists.livejournal.com 2011-12-20 12:49 am (UTC)(link)
That regular whipped cream one there...

[He points.]

Next time you see John, throw it in his face. Make sure he knows it's from me, but I'm pretty sure he'll know without you having to say anything.
ooeeooahah: (What?)

[personal profile] ooeeooahah 2011-12-20 01:12 am (UTC)(link)
Y'all have some special traditions, don't you?

[identity profile] busy-fists.livejournal.com 2011-12-21 12:42 am (UTC)(link)
John and I are part of a long, proud line of pranksters.
ooeeooahah: (smile)

[personal profile] ooeeooahah 2011-12-21 01:10 am (UTC)(link)
I'll consider myself warned, then.

[ She gestures to the fireplace, where there's a kettle near the fire. ]

Can I get you some tea before you go, to warm up?

[identity profile] busy-fists.livejournal.com 2011-12-21 11:27 pm (UTC)(link)
I think I can spare a few minutes for a cup of tea.
ooeeooahah: (smile)

[personal profile] ooeeooahah 2011-12-26 11:28 pm (UTC)(link)
[ She pours for both of them, and wraps her hand around her mug. ]

While I'd rather families could stay together here, Mayfield has other ideas. Is there anything I should know about John, like allergies and such?

[identity profile] busy-fists.livejournal.com 2011-12-27 05:29 pm (UTC)(link)
That's all right, I'm sure John's doing just fine. And it's not like he can't come over and visit anytime he wants.

[Dad blows on his tea a little before taking a sip.]

He's allergic to peanuts.
ooeeooahah: (Hm)

[personal profile] ooeeooahah 2011-12-27 11:02 pm (UTC)(link)
Ah, just peanuts, or would tree-nuts be included in that?

[ Very serious, but not panicked. ]

[identity profile] busy-fists.livejournal.com 2011-12-28 03:49 am (UTC)(link)
No, just peanuts. Everything else should be fine.
ooeeooahah: (smile)

[personal profile] ooeeooahah 2011-12-29 12:07 am (UTC)(link)
I'll make sure to keep him out of the peanut butter. At least peanuts aren't as prevalent in this time as in mine.

[identity profile] busy-fists.livejournal.com 2011-12-29 05:13 am (UTC)(link)
I appreciate it. Let me know if he causes you any trouble, but he's a good kid, so I'm sure you won't have too many problems.
ooeeooahah: (smile)

[personal profile] ooeeooahah 2011-12-30 12:45 am (UTC)(link)
I doubt he'll give me much trouble, considering the vibe he gives off.

[ She smiles as she sips her tea. ]

[identity profile] busy-fists.livejournal.com 2011-12-30 04:19 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah, I think it'll be fine.