RP planny thing for feathersnspirit, for compiling later into Allergies Part 2
((Okay! I'm going to write the bulk of the post here, and leave off at certain points for you to add your input, which will be worked in to the growing posty thing. This doesn't need to go like usual RP/threads. You can just reply with a mun's note of what she would do, or write a narrative RP response. Whatever you're motivated to do to help keep it going. If, at some point, you think she'd say or do something in the middle of my ramblings, let me know, and I'll incorporate it. I am working off the assumption that Jody and co. are along for the ride, but it can be just the two of them if you like. Undetermined yet is what sort of restaurant it is, and the occasion. Also, somewhat unrelated, but before I forget: if Molly was born on September 1, then wouldn't that mean they got their drunk on at the beginning of December, not the end? Or am I Special Edwina?))
Always have a plan. It's like defensive driving. You may be the safest person on the road, but the other idiots out there can hit you all the same. When dealing with eating in a strange environment, be defensive, keep all options under control. Keep medicine on you and with companions at all times. Wear alert jewelry on the off chance that you are alone when something bad happens. But above all: remain calm. Remember that, if the situation is handled quickly and calmly enough, everything will be fine.
Of course, this is getting a little ahead of things. Any good defensive strategy begins with prevention. Avoidance being the key, followed by alerting those handling the food of special requests so that there is no contamination. Carefully prepared speeches ("I have a food allergy to various forms of shellfish. Please tell the chef that my food should not be prepared in the same pan, with the same tools, or on the same surfaces as dishes containing seafood.") and carefully chosen menu items is the best start. Being on the alert and having a strategy will ensure the best outcome if the worst happens.
And yet, things don't always go according to plan.
Marcus had learned many years ago not to worry about foreign environments. He always played his part, keeping medication handy and informing the staff, which was the very best he could do.
Sitting with his arm around his wife's shoulders, his thumb gently running up and down her skin, listening to the chatter at the table, everything was going along smoothly. ((This is the part where I might talk about why they're there, maybe we can work out some chatter for the group? My brain is sort of stopping right now, any ideas before I continue?))
Always have a plan. It's like defensive driving. You may be the safest person on the road, but the other idiots out there can hit you all the same. When dealing with eating in a strange environment, be defensive, keep all options under control. Keep medicine on you and with companions at all times. Wear alert jewelry on the off chance that you are alone when something bad happens. But above all: remain calm. Remember that, if the situation is handled quickly and calmly enough, everything will be fine.
Of course, this is getting a little ahead of things. Any good defensive strategy begins with prevention. Avoidance being the key, followed by alerting those handling the food of special requests so that there is no contamination. Carefully prepared speeches ("I have a food allergy to various forms of shellfish. Please tell the chef that my food should not be prepared in the same pan, with the same tools, or on the same surfaces as dishes containing seafood.") and carefully chosen menu items is the best start. Being on the alert and having a strategy will ensure the best outcome if the worst happens.
And yet, things don't always go according to plan.
Marcus had learned many years ago not to worry about foreign environments. He always played his part, keeping medication handy and informing the staff, which was the very best he could do.
Sitting with his arm around his wife's shoulders, his thumb gently running up and down her skin, listening to the chatter at the table, everything was going along smoothly. ((This is the part where I might talk about why they're there, maybe we can work out some chatter for the group? My brain is sort of stopping right now, any ideas before I continue?))