Solstice Party: the bonfire :: milliways_bar

[jack_inthegreen]

As the sun sets and the evening grows colder, Jack lights a brand and stands on the dancing platform, near the bonfire.

"Everyone!" he calls. "Everyone. Can I have your attention, please.

"We're going to light the bonfire in a few minutes, but first I've been asked to say a few words. As many of you know, we have great sorrows in the bar today. Friends who are endangered, and the outcome is unclear. I have been asked to speak a blessing to the Universe to bring them safely home."

He pauses a moment, holding the torch high, and then speaks to the stars. "Father and Mother of us all, hear our plea. We have great fears tonight. Loved ones whom we wish to see and touch and make speech with again. See them safely home is our cry. Guide the warriors who seek them. Protect their champions. Bring them home to us that we may celebrate the lives we cherish."

He stands quiet again, and there is no sound but the crackling of the torch. Then he holds the brand to the bonfire, and in a moment it bursts into a great flame.

Comments

[not-a-surgeon.livejournal.com]

Bonnie just grinned, leaning against the seat, head tipped back, quite happy to stay right where she is. "Love you," she mentioned softly.

[prototype-karr.livejournal.com]

"Whenever you say those two words," KARR mumured, "I turn into putty for you. Complete putty."

[not-a-surgeon.livejournal.com]

She stroked her hand against his arm rest, then moved it to the wheel. "Hey, it's true. No use in denying it now."

[prototype-karr.livejournal.com]

"Still...mm...putty." Outside, his scanner sped up even more, moving in a bright blur.

[not-a-surgeon.livejournal.com]

Bonnie just... grinned, and sat up to lean her cheek on his wheel. "Up for some dessert...?"

[prototype-karr.livejournal.com]

"Dessert..?" He sound vaguely distracted-it was hard not to be, with her cheek on his wheel-but interested.

[not-a-surgeon.livejournal.com]

"I know there has to be some dessert of some kind around here... if nothing else, I know I can arrange for some chocolate-covered strawberries from the bar..."

She started to uncurl, to climb out, grinning.

[prototype-karr.livejournal.com]

He chuckled, opening his door for her. "It sounds like a plan."