Video - Grasshopper 20

[adregem]

[ The ICP comes on, broadcasting a message to all from the Library. Two figures stand side by side, one decked in elegant custom garb; the other in utilitarian Purple, with the standard coat that comes with their gear. Ladies and gentlemen, presenting Glorfindel to the left, his smile open and inviting; next to him is Roland, arms crossed against his chest, expression a bit more serious. ]



Greetings, all! For those who are new to the train, allow me to introduce myself. My name is Glorfindel, and this is a brief announcement for those on the Purple Team. And perhaps, for those who may just be interested in what we have to say, colors aside. [ There's a playful lilt at the end of his statement, but he continues with the broadcast. ] You are all cordially invited to the very first Purple Team Mixer, to be held at around Grasshopper 27 in a location to be announced, on the Train.

[ Roland nods and continues where Glorfindel left off. ]

That's right. My name is Roland for our newcomers onboard, and the purpose of this mixer is so we can get to know one another a little bit better. We've got a lot of new additions to the Team, and Glorfindel and I - [ He glances to his side. ] will be acting as two of Purple's Team Leads starting now, as well. We hope to work hard for your continued trust. [ He makes a fist with his right hand and emphasizes his point with a small pump in the air. Glorfindel dovetails after. ]

The mixer is quite simple really! Aside from mingling and gathering as one, we'd also like to discuss various topics of interest such as supplies, mission protocols, training opportunities, and how the two of us can help any one of you, in any way we can.

So it's a mixer and a Purple town hall, if you'd like to look at it from that perspective. If you have ideas on how to improve things, this is the time to come and share your thoughts. We welcome it, and we'll do our best to facilitate everything neatly and concisely so the right steps can be put into place for the betterment of all.

[ Both of them sound like they've done this before...The tone shifts slightly more pleasant now, a little more casually as Glorfindel lights up (not literally, not yet!) ]

Plus, there will be bar snacks. [ 'Bar' meaning yknow. He's trying to be subtle! There are children onboard!! ] Oh, and of course, non-alcoholic beverages too, for those who are underage or can't have alcohol! It's going to be fun, even if we'll be planning alongside the chatting!

[ Roland smiles with a side glance to his new work husband partner, and turns back to close off the broadcast. ]

Glorfindel and I are ready to be of service to the team. Purple is made up of a lot of talented folks, and with our combined efforts, I'm certain we can make our dynamic even better than it already is. We're looking forward to seeing everyone then. [ The two share a look before nodding to the ICP. ]

Thank you for your time. Over and out.

(OOC: either glorfindel and/or roland will be threadhopping to reply to tags on this post! for Purple-mates, the actual mixer log with top-levels will be on August 23 IRL, so after the beach episode. so we can all have fun first!! or potentially get memshare trauma, which is the best time to discuss work, right?? please use this as your IC channel to discuss things and we can assume that these 2 will be taking notes as they go! )

Comments

[laurefindil]

I look forward to being introduced once he is himself.

Are there any snacks you might be interested in?

[strawberryprotector]

I'd say takoyaki, but I know we haven't got any octopus in the kitchen, let alone the right kind of pan for it. But it is damn good stuff. Maybe the next time I have enough points to shop I'll get a takoyaki griddle.

[laurefindil]

Octopus? And a griddle? You have my interest. What kind of dish is this?

[strawberryprotector]

It's kind of a street food. You use basically a pancake batter, though not quite as sweet as an actual pancake, and you use a griddle that has little half circles set into it. So you fill the half circle with batter, and put a small piece of octopus in the middle. Once it's cooked about halfway, you use a thin skewer to flip the balls so the batter that's uncooked will fall down into the half circle and form it into a full ball. Then you top it with mayonnaise and bonito.

[laurefindil]

If you order this for the next Docking Day, I would be very interested in trying some, if you don't mind.

If you need points, hopefully I will have more by then, and can assist.

[strawberryprotector]

Oh, it's on the top of my list of things to order next time. Followed by maybe some catnip for the furball.

[laurefindil]

If your car has one of the custom planting containers, you could just grow some in that. That way there would be enough to share, and you don't have to keep spending points to drug your cat.

[strawberryprotector]

Huh, I'll have to take a look and see if we have any of those. Or spend points on a pot and some seeds so it can't take over a bed in the greenhouse.

[laurefindil]

With the number of felines now aboard the Train, you might want to put up a little fence, with a sign. Some of them can read.

[strawberryprotector]

That's a good idea. I'll have to make sure I budget for that in my points. Or make one. Who do I talk to about making a fence out of the bamboo in the greenhouse?

[laurefindil]

"As long as you don't bother the hummingbirds, take all you need," said Glorfindel the gardener.

[strawberryprotector]

I will be certain to observe the ones that the hummingbirds are in and avoid those.