MAKE ME HAPPY / potluck preparation

[michael t.]

ALL I FOUND THE SPACE BETWEEN THE SPACES
STANDING IN THE NOTHING, AND TIME RECLAIMS YOU

When Michael had given Goldie his "gift" of Derya, he had wanted her to have an ever-present sense of companionship. Even though he tried his best to provide her with his own company and protection, he couldn't be around all the time. Neither could Roxie, or Diya. It was because of this that he had thought Derya would be a good companion. Initially, he had considered giving her one of Princess's little babies, but had ultimately decided against it. Goldie seemed much more like the parrot type, not only because of her status as a former captain, but also because parrots could be rather talkative pets. He figured she would like having someone to chat with, whenever she wanted to. Even if she was just venting out about her day to Derya, it seemed as though they would be a comfort.

He had been a little worried about how the pair would get along, but it certainly seemed as though things were going alright. Pushing through the front doors of the tavern, Michael paused upon seeing Goldie standing there, with Derya perched in front of her. He grinned at the sight, moving over to Goldie's side and briefly pressing into her fluff as he spoke, "Hey, Goldie! Nice to see you and my little gift getting along... such a pretty bird." He raised one of his dark paws to brush over Derya's feathers, pulling it back before they could peck at him. He then added with a casual hum, his nub of a tail moving back and forth behind him, "Anyways... I brought some drinks for the potluck! I can even help with mixing them when the time comes." He turned and headed back towards the front doors, grabbing the small bag that he had put aside upon walking in. He then moved to dump the bag out on the bar counter, propping the various bottles of alcohol up in a line.

Listening to what both Marianas and Danny had to say, a soft snort left the thieves throat. Turning towards the two of them, he addressed Marianas first, "Fuzzy nuts on the trees? You mean coconuts? Just uh... be careful, alright? Climbing palm trees isn't exactly very easy." He had only tried it once before, and it had hardly gone very well for him. That wasn't exactly surprising, considering his usual lack of balance. The male then turned his mismatched gaze towards Danny, saying with a hum, "Not every party needs a reason! Besides, not like we don't have plenty to celebrate anyways, considering our captain's recent wedding." Their captain, and his sister. He couldn't be more happy for her, considering he had been watching her and Diya's relationship develop from the very beginning.

— Reggan