John Matthew Ghardian
*Heading out early to the gardens so, I can make sure all the preparations are in place. I hope this turns out the way I envision it to be, but knowing my brothers, I’m sure they will have a few ideas of their own. Either way Nalla is going to have a new place to play, for a little while at least and that’s all that matters. I see Fritz has been busy with the food and drinks. He told me earlier that the Chosen got together this morning and helped to make some of the food. I see cookies, cupcakes, muffins and caramel apples. Well, everything looks good. I hope it tastes good too. Maybe Rhage will leave a little something for the rest of us. Turning as I hear the crunching of foot steps in the snow as Tohrment approaches.* ~asl~ Glad you could make it dad. I only got a few replies back about who could make it, but I think we should be able to knock this out in no time.
Tohrment Ghardian
No problem, kid. Sounds like fun. *I survey all the work John's done beforehand organizing this little venture for Nalla. I can see the general outline of the fort, and it looks as though someone--probably Fritz--has thought ahead to have the doggen start creating the stones.* So, you know who all is coming to this shindig? *He shakes his head no, and then indicates some of the square snow stones.* Good deal, we'll start laying the foundation and see who shows up.
Autumn Ghardian
*Pulling my coat a little tighter as I head out into the cold. I head towards where Tohrment and John Matthew are standing and looking around. Tohrment seems to be doing a lot of pointing. They both turn as I walk up.* What are those looks for? You both really thought I wouldn't get in on this fun? *I head with Tohrment over to some large blocks of ice.*
Vishous Ghardian
*Walking from the Pit, chatting with Cop about why exactly I couldn't bring my goose out here. Shaking my head as he tries to use Nalla against me.* This is -for- her man, she won't be here. *Looking around I spot Autumn, Tohrment and John Matthew already beginning work on what looks like blocks. Making sure my leather glove is on securely on my left hand and nodding at Tohr and Autumn. Hearing a whistle from JM and looking over as he begins instructing Cop and I to make some more blocks. Grumbling* Why are -we- on block duty? *Shoving Cop as he makes some comment about them not wanting my ugly mug to distract them from laying everything out. Barking out a laugh as he goes flying into a pile of snow*
Payne Ghardian
*Walking out to the Gardens and seeing all that are out here already, I walk over and stand by Vishous and Butch, seeing that my twin doesn't really want to be here and Butch going over into the snow, seeing all the others standing around, I say hello to them all as we all try to stop the laughter* Brothermine, twas not very nice. *Then letting myself laugh out as he gets back up and pushes Vishous back a little, knowing this is going to be a fun night.* So do you need any help from thee or are we just to stand around all night, like these two. *Staring at Vishous and Butch, seeing them both go to object.* Tis for Nalla, correct? *Seeing them nod at me sheepishly.* So get working then, help out.
Qhuinn Ghardian
Yo, what's doing, family? *I approach everyone, grateful for the heavy jacket and gloves. It's cold enough to freeze a male's nuts off and my teeth chatter a little* So we ready to get this fort built? *I nod at V and Tohr, already starting to pack some snow and playfully tug on Payne's hair* I'm ready for that rematch whenever, true? *I chuckle as she throws a snowball at me and trudge over to John* Where'd you need me, Bro?
Butch O'Neal Ghardian
*After hearing Payne order V and me to do something, we walk over to the pile of blocks and pick up one each* Anywhere JM or somewhere particular *He points to the spot* Okay my man *Walking over to the spot and putting down the block I have, then suddenly shouting out as V drops his on my hand* FUCK!!! FUCK!! FUCK!! You asshat, you did that on fucking purpose *He just smirks at me and walks away, grabbing some snow and rolling in my hand, I throw it at him, hitting him square in the back of his head*
John Matthew Ghardian
*Building the bricks higher and higher. I stand back and survey the work so far. Looks about right. Even though Vishous and Cop, can't seem to stop playing around and get much accomplished.* ~Whistling loudly to get everyone's attention.* ~asl~ Hey, don't forget about the snacks that the Chosen worked hard to make this morning for us. Qhuinn ? Yo brother. Layla told me to tell you she wants you to try the caramel apples and the muffins. Looking good everyone. Nalla is going to love it. Now back to work! *cracking a huge smile*
Tohrment Ghardian
*I look over at Autumn and shake my head when John signs about the treats.* No, sweetheart, don't do it. Rhage was involved. *She nods like the very smart female she is and continues to help form some more bricks. I help for a minute and then I look for Qhuinn with two plans. One, I want to get him away from the poisoned apples, and two, I've got another idea.* Hey, Q, got a minute? I need to run something by you, bro.
Amalya Ghardian
*Walking outside, I shiver from the chill in the air. 'Tis truly a cold night, though the laughter from mine family makes me warm. The white powder crunches beneath my feet as I make my way towards them, my breath clouding up before my face. Deep male voices mix in with the feminine tenor of the females, a pleasant combination that fills the night air. Stopping beside Autumn, I smile and give my greetings, shrugging deeper into my coat.*
Autumn Ghardian
*Smiling wide at Amalya.* Hello Sister, *Looking around as I speak* Such a change from the far side is it not. *The sight of her smile as she nods warms my heart.* Watching as Butch picks up and apple that is quickly knocked from his hand by a fast snowball I let out a laugh.* Great to be a part of such a wild bunch. Nalla is such a powerful young to bring such playfulness and love out of them all. *I continue to work in the snow.* Now if they will stop the playing and get it finished.
Vishous Ghardian
*Getting an evil smirk as Cop turns his back to me. Grabbing a handful of snow and shoving it down his pants. Booking it away as he yelps and does an odd little dance before I grab another block and take it over to John Matthew, asking where he wants it. Following his point and placing it down as I watch Cop nail Payne with a snowball, smirking to myself as I make my way back to grab yet another block. Damn, fort building is an awesome workout....might add this to the trainee's workout schedule tomorrow.*
Payne Ghardian
*After getting hit with a snowball by Butch, I turn and glare at him and see all that is going on, and seeing how happy everyone is, even when they are bickering with each other, I hear Amalya remind us that Layla had asked for us all to help ourselves to a caramel apple, she had made especially for us, I walk over and pick one up off the tray.* These do look delicious, truly. *Taking a knife to it and slicing it in half like I do for Glory, smiling to mineself as I think about her and how she enjoys her apples, biting into it and enjoying the flavor.* These truly are delicious, I wonder if Fritz helped her make them. *Then stopping to think about it for a while about how he reacted earlier in the day.* Actually I wonder who did help her, when she mentioned them earlier, Fritz was not aware of them at all.
Qhuinn Ghardian
*Packing snow, my phone vibrates and a quick look tells me Layla wants to come out and play with everyone.
*txt* Make sure you have something warm on, baby girl. It's really cold and I don't want you to get sick. Be there in a few ~etxt*
I gotta jet and get Layla, everyone *I dust off the white powdered snow and pocket my phone. No mention of those dam apples, feel me? She's all excited but Rhage was involved and it's him I don't trust.
*I flip off JM and his smart ass comment about how screwed I am, and walk over to Tohrment* What did you need? *I start chuckling when you fill me in for your plans and I slap him on the back* I'm in. I'm so fucking in! Give me a few to go get her and I'll be back.
Butch O'Neal Ghardian
*Watching as Qhuinn quick foots it back into the Mansion for Layla, I see Vishous is slightly distracted with Payne and telling her to put the apple down, they are arguing over it. I quickly grab some more snow and hurl it at him, hitting him in the side of his head. Seeing his diamond eyes glaring at me, and Payne's too* Oh fuck, this is so gonna get ugly *I turn quickly and start to run, suddenly seeing two snowballs fly past me "Fuck, that was close" Just as I go to turn, I get slammed with two in the back, turning to see them both high fiving each other, suddenly hearing a shrill whistle, we all look over at John Matthew and Tohrment, who are both pointing at the fort* Okay, okay, was only trying to lighten things up a little, jeez, keep your panties on.
Layla Ghardian
*Smiling as Qhuinn carries me to the garden and as wwe get closer I point to the table of treats.* Over there Qhuinn. Good evening everyone! It looks beautiful. You all will make Nalla a very happy little girl! *Nodding and waving as everyone greets me.* Hey, you all do know there is food over here right? Why has it hardly been touched? Qhuinn, here's the caramel apples I was telling you about. ARe you ready to eat one now?
John Matthew Ghardian
*waving at Layla as Qhuinn carries here over to the table and can't help but laugh as I see Qhuinn try to hide the cringe about the apples. Placing another brick up and smoothing it out. I step back and am pleased with what I see. We are almost done. Just some special touches here and there. After telling Butch, Vishous and Payne whats next I jog over to where Qhuinn and Layla are. Picking up an apple an Taking a huge bite and smile at Qhuinn and Layla.* ~asl~ This is delicious Layla, thank you very much. Got to get back. Stay warm okay?
Tohrment Ghardian
*I take the opportunity of John eating one of those damned apples to grab Qhuinn's arm and pull him aside.* Yeah, let me give you a rundown on what we're doing here.... *He looks at me like I'm crazy until he realizes I'm saving his ass and getting him to help with the plan. I walk with him around the back side of the fort and then we make a break for it.*
Amalya Ghardian
*Laughing with mine sister, I move closer to Layla. She looks warm enough, but we all still worry regardless. Moving in behind her, I wrap my arms around her stomach gently, embracing her in a sisterly hug. Pressing my cheek against her fair hair, a smile stretches across my face. 'Tis not often I get to see mine sisters these days, and I worry about them being, though they have males that take special care of them.* Are you warm enough, sister mine?
Autumn Ghardian
*Seeing Amalya talking with Layla, who offers her an apple and the look of disappointment on her face as Amalya declines as well as Butch shaking his head frantically no. Realizing that Payne and Vishous both enjoyed their apples, I stand and head over to the food. Hearing Butch behind me telling me that its not a good idea, I pick one up and shove it in my mouth taking a huge bite. I chew once, twice and pff I spit it out in a hurry.* Ugh. *Rubbing my tongue with my hand to remove the taste as my eyes begin to water.* What..... No.... Wrong....*spitting again I am finally able to speak.* Layla, verily these are not good. That is no apple I have every tasted. Tis tangy and bitter. *I quickly grab a drink. And hear laughter behind me.*
Vishous Ghardian
*Shaking my head as I watch Autumn spit out her "apple" and I got back to wiring this fort. There...that should just about to it...now for a power source. Glancing around and noticing no-one is watching I quickly take off my lead lined leather glove and give the wires a bit of a zap. The moment my hand touches the wires the entire fort lights up, grinning at my handy work I put my glove back on and take a step back. Hearing the applause from John Matthew, Autumn, Cop and Payne and smirking. Nodding at them before grabbing Cop and Payne and speaking quietly* Let's take our leave before they make us eat another apple true? *They both nod and while everyone is admiring the fort, the three of us make our way silently yet quickly back to the PIT.*
Autumn Ghardian
*standing with Tohrment admiring the beautiful fort, knowing Nalla will love it, my stomach tightens. No doubt upset about the last attempt at food. I place my hand on Tohr's arm* I'm not feeling so well. I think I need to lie down. *After he nods we wish everyone well and head to our room.*
Layla Ghardian
*Watching everyone leaving and seeing so much food untouched, saddens me. I'm not sure why they didn't eat it. I've been sitting here for some time munching on everything and it's tasted very good. Frowning again as I watch Autumn leave and hold her stomache. Qhuinn walks up and asks if I'm ready to go? I shake mine head and pick up an apple and handing it to him and watching his face as he tries to smile and I can see that he doesn't want it. Taking it back.* You don't have to eat it. Just take me back inside please. It is getting terribly cold out. *John Matthew walks over and picks up another apple and smiles at me and nudges Qhuinn. Qhuinn reaches down and picks up another and as we all look at each other we all take a bite.* Mmmmmm....that's delicious. *Watching them both nod and chew and swallow and take another bite and chew and swallow. Squints and looks closer at their faces. * We better go inside, you guys are so cold your faces are red and your eyes are all shiney. Qhuinn picks me up and in a strange sounding voice says, "Lets get you inside baby girl." Oh! just a minute. Leaning over and picking the last one up.* We'll leave this one for Rhage.
John Matthew Ghardian
*Wiping the tears from my eyes and trying not to laugh as I watch them leave and shake my head. What we do for family! Taking a good look at the snow fort and chuckling to myself. Nalla is going to love it! I can not wait to see the expression on her face! Rubbing my hand down the side and smoothing out a rough spot. It didn't turn out quite as I had planned. But then, that doesn't surprise me. Not with this family. It turned out so much fucking better.~
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