Beach BBQ [Open]

[asharpertongue]

Levi's idea for a beach party had been a good one. After the past few weeks they both needed to blow off a little steam and Lara had taken to the idea like the proverbial siren to water, inviting all her employees and friends. Levi had put the word out at the police station and among his closer friends so between them a decent crowd was forming.

The tables lining the beach were piled high with food and drink, a DJ was already in full swing and people were drifting over to the large bonfire for warmth as the chill started to cut through the summer evening. A few of the Heart of Gold employees had brought their kids along for the festivities and a friend of Lara's was performing little glamours and tricks to keep them entertained. Large clusters of huge pillows were dotted about the beach just a little way from Levi's house and lanterns and firelight bathed the whole area in a warm glow.

Maybe Lara had taken it a little far but she liked to treat her friends and everyone could use a little R&R.

OOC: Levi and Lara's friends have been officially invited, but everyone else feel free to wander in at your leisure~.

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[ofcatsandfate]

Fabrice doesn't necessarily want to socialize, but Moira does have a good point when she shows up at his mother's doorstep and all but drags him out by the ear: he can't hide away forever. So while still not 100% himself, Fabrice follows Moira to Lara and Levi's barbecue, carrying a plate of whoopie pies his mother made for the occasion.

He dresses in as nice an outfit as he can manage, making sure to put some effort in at his cousin's assistance. Though subdued, he makes an effort in appearing pleasant enough.

"Thanks for having me," he says, holding up his plate of food. "Where should I put this?"

[jiyunnies]

She sees Moira has brought Fabrice along, and from what she learned about him at the wine tasting, Riley knows this isn't really his seen. She grabs a cupcake from one of the tables and hands it to Fabrice. "Hey, stranger," she smiles.

[ofcatsandfate]

"Hello," Fabrice grins, genuinely happy to see Riley again, especially when she offers him a cupcake, which he takes with obvious delight. "Thank you." He turns and steals a glass of Moira's homemade hard cider and hands it to Riley. "And Moira would kill me if I didn't ensure you got some of her cider," he says with another grin.

[jiyunnies]

She takes the cider with a mischievous grin because she knows exactly what it is. "Leave it to Moira to brew hard cider in her own little cottage." She sips the cider and makes a face. It's strong, as she'd expect. "This beach party was a good idea."

[ofcatsandfate]

"It's one of her many weird hobbies," he agrees with a chuckle, especially when he catches the look on Riley's face. "She made it extra strong tonight, I think."

"It is," he admits, feeling more at peace with his situation after several days of resting and thinking it over.

[jiyunnies]

"That's an understatement," she grins. "Might not be able to drink all of this and be able to walk home later."

[ofcatsandfate]

"I think that was Moira's intentions," he grins at her. "Though, if it helps, I'll probably be stumbling home as well. I can never resist her cider."