Dinner

Adam Hunter · Man of Peace

Dinner

TegeneTau · African King

~The aromatic steam rising from the pot of stew was making his stomach roar like his beast, though in truth he had no reason to be hungry with as much as he had snacked on while cooking. Now that his stew was almost finished he supposed his stomach was only doing its duty by accomodating. Leaning over the pot he breathed in the scent, picking out each ingredient with that sensitive lycan nose. Before putting the lid back on he took a pinch of cinnamon from the spice rack and dusted it over the simmering stew. Tongue licked at those thick lips before he set the metal lid back on the pot to let it steam so the beef would be nice and tender.~

~Bending down he checked on the artisan bread in the oven, just opening the door a crack and feeling the heat like a slap in the face. Just a few more minutes there and the bread would be ready to come out. Before he could straighten up from his bend he heard the music coming from the living room. It just happened to be one of his favorite songs. With a smile spreading thick lips he turned to where his beautiful wife was chopping veggies for their salad and let his sunset hues rake over her lithe frame.~

*I've got so much honey, the bees envy me. I've got a sweeter song, than the birds in the trees....*

~Sidling up behind Ephony those thickly muscled arms wrapped around her willowy frame, pinning her arms to her sides as he swayed. Face nuzzled at the back of her neck, burrowing through the thick ropes of her dreadlocks as he sang. His voice was deep and clear, a handsome singing voice with a South African accent that added lovely lyric tones. Singing the lyrics to 'My Girl' he swayed with his wife in his arms, their warmth mingling as their beasts calmed.~

~Adam joining them was welcome though, there was nothing too private from their Khan. Looking up he slowly let his arms slip away from their hold on Ephony so she could finish the salad for dinner. With a face as serious as cancer he cleared his throat to speak.~

*May I suggest a muzzle?*

~It was a joke, well half a joke. If she called him Simba again he really would start something over it. She was a woman and should know her place. Or so he had always believed.~

*Why don't you get her something for that car of hers? She seems quite fond of it. Custom mats maybe? Or fuzzy dice for the rear view mirror.*

~Laughter started as he moved to take the bread out of the oven. That smell of fresh baked bread a signal to the others in the house that dinner was nearly ready.~

Gillian · English Actress

"I have an idea of what we could do....."

The calming feel of Gillian came along with her scent of wild rose, the first placement of her steps came to Adam as not only a brush to his cheek was given but also a kiss to his temple with her fingers brushed along his arm. Next was the greeting of her nuzzling cheek to Damon, whom she respects as much as her Khan and she backed him up the night Jacob denied him his lion, she was his witness and would do it all over again. Next was a greeting to Ephony, both her and Damon were such an asset to the Horde. It was because of them too and their her bond with them since Salem, that Gill knew in her heart to keep her loyality with Adam not too long ago when Ace felt the need to tear the Horde in half. Kylie was given a kiss to the cheek as Gilly Bean moved back near her Khan, just because he was closer and she loved the warmth he gave off.

"I'd say we make a day out of celebration. At the Resort. Do things like rent a boat for cruising and for waterskiing, use the jet skis or waverunners, also do a scuba diving tour, and then at night yes, have a Barbecue like Kylie just suggested but give Damon the night off.."

She had to add that in for she loved to razz him on taking time off, sometimes demanded he did only because Gillian knew him and could get away with teasing him. Plus it gave him more time to indulge with his beautiful goddess.

"...and with the privacy of the Beach we wouldn't be disturbed and have a bonfire. With music and well, yes.....? No?"

-- Edited by Gillian at 13:51, 2008-06-12

Hey Jude · Brothers Morrison

-Grass tickled against his bare back as he lay stretched out in the back. Hard to call it a back yard since there was no fence. The house was like something the Swiss Family Robinson built in the middle of the jungle. It was cool. Stretching out he scratched Jake who was laying in the grass with him. The big golden dog panted with friendly puppy eyes watching the house. Jude had his gaze turned up to the heavens watching the stars. Suddenly a flare of light streaked across the sky lighting a trail through the dark and he clenched his eyes closed and made a wish. A wish that they would always be safe here. Laughter echoed out from the houses open windows and doors along with the sound of music and with a whine Jake got up and trotting towards the house leaving Jude alone out in the jungle. Around him the noises of the wild mingled with the sweet distant sounds of his family. The smell of fresh baked bread tickling at his nose and reminding him that he was hungry. He'd go in in a bit.-

TsehaiTau · African Queen

~Large knife lifted and fell repeatedly chopping the cucumber and a few pieces of Lettuce. When Damon was close, Ephony's body already was reacting. Her heart beat sped up, lashes dropped in a dreamy look over her sunset golden eyes. The knife was set carefully even before Damon's arms were pinning her own. Hands raised lifting what part of her arms she could. His nose, lips and body so close, so tightly around her. A shuddering breath was released. Turning her head to smile up at him while hands roamed his forearms. Their skin only shades apart from each other.

The voice that rumbled out of his throat sending the vibrations down her spine in a warm chill. Her body kept the pace with his own. They moved like two separate pieces of the same whole. Only did they stop moving when Adam joined them. Eyes fluttering showing that even after so many years together, Damon still held the power to make her simply forget where she was, what she was doing. Turning to face them, fingertips lingering on Damon's skin. It was more than a need to touch him. It was an addiction. He was not only her Rex. He was her soul mate, husband and other half. A small smile crept to her lips listening to Adam. Then Damon's response. Ephony laughed softly, quietly. Raine had said it only in a jest. When Kylie joined them, stealing a carrot slice, a hand reaching out to swat at her playfully.~

"We loved our present. Thank you."

~This was directed to Kylie a little before Gillian joined them. The 'we' was to express Damon and herself. Brushing Kylie's hair as she went on to set the table. When Gillian brushed her cheek against Ephony's a smile was given in turn. Listening to both options for Raine. Ephony returned to chopping vegetables.~

"A barbeque sounds like a nice idea. We should invite Sera along and her boyfriend."

~Everything was set in the bowl. Ephony poured the dressing and shook the contents. Damon's ideas were making her laugh. Walking to the back door. Ephony opened it in time to have Jake rushing in.~

"Jude! Jason come inside for dinner!"

silentpaws · Shy Kitty

No matter how many times she tried to fight the motion sickness caused by the rolling waves, she still couldn't remain on the yacht for too long. Maybe that was why she kept the room that Patsy'd moved her into at the Horde house. Or, maybe it was because Mayhem and Chaos didn't like the yacht. She loved her Nimir-ra to death, wanted to be close to her and the others, but she wasn't someone who did well out on the water. Nevermind that the yacht was anchored.

So, the smell of food drew her out of her room, leaving Mayhem and Chaos to their own meal. Fingers tunneled through her hair as she stopped just beyond the door, where she wouldn't be seen, to listen to the voices coming from inside the kitchen. One voice she recognized instantly and felt a little better about making an appearance outside the company of Patsy.

Head ducked, allowing auburn waves to hide her face before padding into the kitchen on sock-covered feet. Chocolate brown eyes peered out from the curtain of hair, a shy smile touching her lips.

"Is there room for me?" murmered softly. After all, she still felt like a guest in someone else's house. She didn't know any of the tigers or lions other than Kylie, and even then she was only just getting to know her. So, in effect, Val didn't really know anyone here.

It was the prospect of food that had drawn her, her stomach taking that moment to grumble at her for neglecting it this long. Teeth caught at her bottom lip, nibbling nervously as she waited to hear the verdict.

Jasons Song · Brothers Morrison

Jason looked like an old man hovered over the latest invention. Magnifying glasses resting on his nose, hunched over the tiny chip he was soldering. The metal made a perfect bead. Even the diameters were perfect. He had been whipped long enough not to make those mistakes again. Lifting the glasses to admire his work. It had to work this time. The chip was slipped ever so carefully into the slot of the small robot. Closing the latch it took the chip instantly.

Beeps and lights flashing about telling Jason that it would work this time around. Man was he happy it didn't blow up the shack. The door open to see Jason laying out in the grass with Jake. Then came Ephony's voice calling out to come in for dinner. They felt so much like a real family was supposed to feel like. Jason cleaned his hands and headed to the main house. - "Come on Jude." -He gave his younger brother a smile before leading the way.

Adam Hunter · Man of Peace

-Adams laughter came easily. Slipping free as he listened to the Horde laugh and jest across the kitchen to one another. Everything smelled so good that his stomach was rumbling. Setting aside the carrot stick he moved towards the table where Valerie was setting the table. Grabbing a handful of napkins he started folding them and setting them down by peoples plates.-

"Good to see you Valerie."

-Smiling as he helped her set the table Adam didn't invade her space, just that power of his like a warm prescence between them. He didn't know her well because she kept to herself alot, but the rest of the Horde was always there if she decided to come out and play.-

"Finished with school? Patsy mentioned something about taking you for a trip?"

silentpaws · Shy Kitty

Fingers tugged at the hem of her shirt, twisting it nervously into a loose knot at her hip before moving around the table. Gaze fixed on Adam, the hum of that warm energy against her, calming.

"Yes, sir. Once I get the time away from work, she's going to take me to L.A. and maybe Vegas. We're going to go shopping." The tone she used was respectful, but clearly translated the anxiety she felt at the thought of going to places that were so alien to her.

A faint smile was sent toward the two who were the obvious cooks. "The food smells great."

When the table was set, complete with napkins, she slid into a chair and pulled a leg up beneath her rear. No, it wasn't a polite way to sit at the table, but she was too nervous to keep that in mind. She did, however, remember to keep her elbows off the table. Chocolate brown orbs skimmed over everyone, memorizing faces and scents while hoping that she wasn't in someone else's seat.