gloriouscurse: (; all my food is better than emma's)
It's 'Your Majesty.' ([personal profile] gloriouscurse) wrote2014-11-22 11:31 am
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If you are really thankful, what do you do? You share. [Thanksgiving Day in the City]

Never had Regina had an abundance to be thankful for. Henry, of course, she was glad every day for him. Under the curse they'd had this holiday together, though it had always been just them, and after it broke the holidays had fallen to the wayside as event after event happened in Storybrooke. Then there was the year spent back in the forest, and though everyone knew what it was, there hadn't been much to celebrate. Or if anyone had, Regina certainly hadn't taken part in the festivities. She'd had nothing but newfound vengeance. In her life before, there was no such thing as 'Thanksgiving' and the last large meal she'd had, the last grand gathering, had been the king's birthday and she couldn't have cared less if she tried.

This year is different. This year there's family and friends of the family and things to celebrate. There's Henry getting to have a holiday with all three of his parents, there's Robin and Roland and a happiness that has managed to settle into Regina's belly and slowly allow her to relax. She hasn't had a terrible dream in weeks, and maybe she's started to let herself believe that this could be how her life is. She finds herself wanting it, the warmth Cora's home never allowed for, the laughter she's denied herself, and so she works hard at it, cooking and baking. Henry's with her in the kitchen in the morning after spending the day before hunting wild turkey with Robin. There are appetizers out by eleven: parmesan and cream cheese pumpkin puffs, deviled eggs and veggies with homemade dip. The wine and drinks are flowing by noon, and at three, dinner is served with traditional fare: turkey and stuffing, mashed and sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, real cranberry sauce and everything in between. She'd urged her guests to bring food they enjoyed too. Dessert is during mid-cleanup and includes Henry's no-bake pumpkin pie, an apple pie, pecan, and sweet potato.

The dull chatter in the room, the occasional laughter and the noise of whatever people watched on television during Thanksgiving all lended itself to make her step back and watch for a moment, eyes suspiciously damp. She's truly thankful, because she never thought she'd have this.

[ooc: Treat as gathering! Lots of mingling and tagging one another.]
infamousdelsin: (hold on a second)

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[personal profile] infamousdelsin 2014-11-23 04:45 pm (UTC)(link)
"Hey, you need any help, say the word, okay?" he offers, holding up a hand. "I'll help any way I can." This is Henry they're talking about. He may not know the kid very well yet, but Emma adores him, and Delsin loves Emma like a sister. He'll do anything for Henry.
infamousdelsin: (heh heh)

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[personal profile] infamousdelsin 2014-11-26 12:30 pm (UTC)(link)
He laughs. "Sorry, I barely do dishes at my own place. I buy paper plates for that." Dinner, and the only cleanup is tossing it in the trash? Yes, please. "But I will gladly take home your tasty, tasty food. In bulk, if that's easier!"
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[personal profile] infamousdelsin 2014-11-30 02:18 pm (UTC)(link)
"There is no such thing as overboard with big holiday feasts," he assures. The Akomish may not have celebrated Thanksgiving, but that didn't mean the Longhouse wasn't filled to the brim with potlucks for other holidays. Delsin misses gatherings like this, and the food is damn good. He's not going to turn down taking it home!
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[personal profile] infamousdelsin 2014-12-03 01:09 am (UTC)(link)
"I grabbed a slice of pie for each of us when I grabbed our meals, but, uh, I'm happy to take more off your hands?" He grins winningly. Delsin seriously loves this food. He'll probably just take all of it home, if Regina would let him.

Well, maybe not all of it. He'd let Emma take some. For Henry.
infamousdelsin: (oh ho ho yes)

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[personal profile] infamousdelsin 2014-12-10 02:35 pm (UTC)(link)
Delsin's eyes widened. "Oh shit, the whole pie?" he asks. His voice is somehow both surprised and delighted, and he breaks into a grin as the surprise fades.
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[personal profile] infamousdelsin 2014-12-10 09:34 pm (UTC)(link)
She's totally right. "Not so much, no," he admits with a laugh. "I'm more of a microwave noodles or Poptarts sort of guy."
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[personal profile] infamousdelsin 2014-12-13 06:50 pm (UTC)(link)
"Hey, you did a great job," Delsin says sincerely. "I think it's safe to say you're a natural at hosting parties." He grins. Maybe he's trying to brown nose, get more food. Maybe.
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[personal profile] infamousdelsin 2014-12-19 01:55 pm (UTC)(link)
"Trust me, you'll probably be barren by the time I'm through here," he jokes, except he's not really joking. He grins, though, and gestures for her to lead the way out of the kitchen. He'll get back to mingling, too, if only so he doesn't abandon Liz for the entire party.