Celebrate Good Times

[rygdea]

WHO: Fynn Izunia, Team Brandywine, Colleagues & Close CR
WHERE: The Outdoor Patio, Ardyn’s House
WHEN: 8/26 (Afternoon)
WHAT: Fynn makes good to throw a little cookout for his colleagues to celebrate their alleged victory. Of course, he sought Ardyn’s permission first before slapping this shindig together. There's not much in the form of decorations but there's plenty of food, drinks and ice cream to go around.
WARNINGS: Copious amounts of alcohol? Other than that, nothing really.



[The telltale aroma of meat frying on the grill is enough to entice anyone to visit the party out back. It's not so much of a party as it is a small gathering of friends and coworkers alike. It's rather low key event much to everyone's surprise since Fynn isn't someone you would describe as low key. The man's a loud and abrasive asshole even on a sunny day but be damned if he can't cook. Even with his right arm still sore from stitches and bandaged from the shoulder down, Fynn managed to get most of the food prepared for this afternoon. He's been working since morning to get everything set
Up but not without Ardyn's help here and there. Fynn might know how to grill but his take on potato salad is an acquired taste most wouldn't appreciate.]

Okay! The hamburgers are done![He yells over towards the others. Fynn Really shouldn't be drinking while grilling but he has a beer in one hand, and the cooking tongs in the other.] Better get them before the cat does!

[He's referencing the mischevious black feline that's literally stalking both him and the grill. Erebus, Ardyn's cat, is on the prowl. Either make peace with the fact the cat will beg you to oblivion for the food or offer it some. Either way welcome to the party and please don't spike the fruit punch Fynn made. There's plenty of sake, beers and wines to go around. The fruit punch and soda is meant for the younger guests who aren't quite twenty-one yet.

Don't even think about grabbing a beer, kids. Fynn has eyes on the back of his head and a sixth sense for that nonsense.]

(ooc: feel free to mingle amongst yourselves! I'll be popping in and out between threads. Characters are allowed to bring their own food & snacks too.

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Comments

[rygdea]

I'm not! Those evil little kitties just hyptonize me with their cuteness.

[So he claims while reaching over to scratch behind Erebus' big furry ears. Talk about the cutest kitty ever. Erebus is his favorite.]

You're not that good at poker, loser. [He says while showering the pesky cat with love.] I can beat you but I rather not go broke trying.

Though, I would get a kick watching you take Juzo to town. He lost a hundred dollars to me in a bet before.

[daemonized]

You're too overconfident, Fynn. I have a better poker face than you do.

[Or rather, his poker face is his usual expression; mildly amused, forever flippant. Difficult to read, because he makes it so.]

What was the best he lost?

[rygdea]

Yeah, yeah! Sure you do. Just because you beaten me that one time---

[He means "all the time" because Fynn can't be sneaky enough to play this game without giving himself away. The poor man is a little bit of a goof.]

He bet I wouldn't knock his block off in "Sock 'em Robots". In short, he didn't realize I was a complete nerd in grade school.

[daemonized]

More than just the once! [He's quick to correct, but honestly, he just wants to tease Fynn.] I'm sure I can think of at least five separate occasions. You need to work on your bluff, Fynn.

[But at the memory of a younger Fynn and his "nerdy" ways, he just huffs out a laugh.]

Ah, yes. I remember. You made me play that with you many times. Feels like a lifetime ago.

[rygdea]

My bluff is just fine, thank you

[Lies. He's just full of blatant lies here.]

It probably would feel like a lifetime to you, old man. [Fynn jokes as he playfully punches his brother's shoulder.] You're getting up in your years, Ardyn. I think you're getting dangerously close to forty.

Any early birthday wishes other than me finally getting out the house?

[daemonized]

Ha. I've still a couple of years. Don't pretend I'm quite one foot in the grave just yet.

[Stop fast forwarding him to forty!]

"Getting out of the house?"

[A brow raise. What's this now?]

[rygdea]

Hey, you're closer to the grave than I! I'm still in my twenties.

[He gives his brother a surprised glance. It seems he hasn't told him the news yet. Talk about late on his part. Fynn been meaning to tell Ardyn about the big move much sooner than this.]

Oh, well... [Fynn can't stop himself from grinning as he speaks.] I've been living here since February, right? Yeah, ever since I decided to buy a new sports car over a proper roof over my head.

I've been saving since then and last month prior to the disaster, I found a place.

[daemonized]

[Somehow he isn't surprised that Fynn had neglected to tell him this until the absolute last minute. But he isn't irritated, he actually looks pleased to hear it.]

Is that so? You should've told me sooner, Fynn. I would've congratulated you a hundred times over.

[Look at his little brother, being responsible. He's proud.]

It's almost a shame. I was only just getting used to you living here. [He teases.]

[rygdea]

I would've told you but we were in crisis mode! [Fynn says with a slight sigh.] Hell, I wasn't even sure if I would get the chance to spend the night over at my new place.

[He really didn't think he was going to survive August, not at all.]

It's a nice condo over at Chata, really classy place. I managed to buy it outright after meeting the board members. They liked the idea of having a "cop" there, so they gave me the condo for a really great price. I'll show it next week.

[Look at him, he's ridiculously proud of himself.]

[daemonized]

[Ardyn of course understands. Last month had been hell on earth in many ways, so the fact that Fynn didn't tell him is forgivable. As always, he merely teases, because that's what a proper older brother does.]

I look forward to seeing it. And I'm proud of you, Fynn. You've grown up quite a bit in these past fews months.

[He offers him a grin that's sincere.]

Are you in need of furniture?

[rygdea]

[Dammit, Ardyn! Fynn is trying not to get all sentimental here but he's glad that his brother is so proud of him. It's been a rough few months here and there but Fynn is finally getting his ducks in a row.]

Heh, you noticed? [Get that dopey grin off your face, Fynn, it's unsightly.] Considering I only have food money right now, furniture would be greatly appreciated.

[daemonized]

I'll see what I can do for you.

[He crosses his arms, considering.]

You may consider it a very generous housewarming present.

[rygdea]

Really?

[Fynn can't help but smile ear to ear at this point. Is his brother planning on dropping some actual cash for his new place? Oh boy! This is great. Very great.]

You're being too kind! Are you sure you're my brother and not a pod person?

[Tease, tease, tease~! Little bratty brother syndrome is a real thing.]

But thank you, I greatly appreciate it, Ardyn.

[There's that genuine smile. Fynn is just grinning up at Ardyn with such gratitude. He's happy. Very happy.]