[OPEN] Down to the last cup, we keep it boiling hot

[canadian_lily]

Who: bakerst_doctor, canadian_lily, and YOU!
What: CLASSY TEA PARTY
When: Today the 24th, sometime in the afternoon?
Where: The Gardens
Warnings: Bad news; The tea is hot. Good news; We have a doctor on hand should you burn yourself.

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[dr_kiriko]

Had Kiriko been able to see, perhaps he would have admired the love and effort his sister had put into her little tea party. But only knowing Yuri was having something of a gathering that day, Kiriko currently roamed around the gardens, hoping he would eventually come across her and her guest.

He hoped he wasn't intruding, but to be perfectly honest, the Doctor had dearly missed his sister. Seldom did he have an excuse to spend time with her. He wondered, if he finally admitted to her he had given up euthanasia for a time, if that would change...

[canadian_lily]

[It wasn't typical of her to go to this much trouble for something that was usually mundane, but hey, Watson here is a classy fellow so it's time for some classy tea. C:]

[Also who's that she spies passing close to their table?]

Kiriko! What are you doing here?

[Not that's she's not happy to see him, she's just a little surprised about it.]

[bakerst_doctor]

[It had been a rather surprising suggestion on Yuri's part to have tea in the park, though considering the rather dour mood back in the apartment it had been hard to refuse. With John gone both Sherlock and Holmes were rather morose.]

[It had been pleasant, talking of things that didn't pertain to data and theorems or the probability of wormholes returning the other Doctor Watson.]

An acquaintance of yours, Yuri?

[dr_kiriko]

[Kiriko turns with a delighted smile, glad his sister spoke up instead of keeping him away. He nears the table tentatively, careful to judge the distance between him and the table as to not crash into anything.]

I thought I would stop by and see how things were going is all.

[And now he turns to the other voice.]

Ah, her brother, sir.

[The voice is unfamiliar to him, so Kiriko gives a sort of formal nod as introduction.]

It's Kiriko. And you are?

[He's dropped the "Doctor" from his name, at least for some time.]

[curious_copycat]

[Polly is never one to miss a tea party--especially not one in which she gets to see Yuri again. And so it is with a decided bounce in her step that she enters the gardens, Alice in toe.]

[canadian_lily]

[Well there's a face Yuri hasn't seen in a while! :D]

Polly!

[She gets up to meet her and Alice, and everyone gets a great big hug~]

How have you been?

[curious_copycat]

Yuri!

[Overjoyed, Polly returns the hug fiercely, Alice prancing around the two, yipping excitedly.]

I've been alright! I've missed you!

[canadian_lily]

Ah, I'm sorry for dropping off the map like that. I think I worried a lot of people...

[She smiles sheepishly. It wasn't her fault that a random wormhole had scooped her up, but that doesn't mean she can't feel a little bad about it.]

[Wait! I don't think Yuri's met Alice before!]

And who's this cute little thing?

[maraihi]

[Kiriko had invited Maraich, and of course he was going to go since the man was still blind. He had to make sure he didn't have a great tea accident.
So Maraich dressed up in his finest tea-wear and showed up shortly after Kiriko. As a matter of fact, he might have been stalking Kiriko. It's not like he knew his sister well or had good directions to get there.

He wasn't sure if he should introduce himself, but Kiriko might be able to recognize the sound of his footsteps as he approached.]

[dr_kiriko]

[Kiriko hears the clicking of Maraich's heels not far behind, and suddenly straightens up, a bit nervous. He and Yuri didn't exactly get off on the right foot, and so he hoped to introduce them properly to each other...]

Ah...

[Of course, Kiriko is not about to admit he invited a guest without asking his sister first - he didn't even let her know he would be coming himself! Hopefully Maraich doesn't blow his cover.]

Hello, Maraich...

[maraihi]

Is this the place?

[Maraich had no idea about Kiriko's devious plans. He mostly want to make sure Kiriko was safe, and possibly have a nice drink.
He'd even brought a small basket with him full of desserts.]

[canadian_lily]

[Heeeyyy that new person looks somewhat familiar, like she's seen them around the ship somewhere but she doesn't remember meeting them face to face. :l Where oh where has Yuri seen you before...?]

Kiriko, may I ask who your friend is?

[aerial_laser]

[It had been some time since Natalia had been to a tea party, but that didn't mean she couldn't recognize one when she saw one. One glimpse and she smiled, suddenly nostalgic. It reminded her of home - home and Father.

Well, perhaps this was an intimate occasion and she should not intrude, but perhaps it wasn't. Surely it wouldn't be so bad if she merely tested the waters.

Still smiling, she approached.]

My, what a lovely tea set you have.

[canadian_lily]

Ah! Thank you!

[What's this, a newcomer to the party? The more the merrier! Yuri smiles back at her before inviting her in.]

Please, join us if you'd like! I'm Yuri.

[aerial_laser]

That's very kind of you.

Well, if you're sure you don't mind...

[canadian_lily]

Of course not! Please, come sit down~

[maple_syrup_can]

[Canada walks by, and does a double-take! Tentatively he comes over and waves shyly.]

Hello, Yuri! I'm so glad to see you in person again.

[Relief is evident in his face. He then turns and nods to the doctor, holding out his hand for a handshake. (Canada recognizes him from his introductory post that... he might have stalked a little. He's glad that Holmes has his Watson back.)]

Nice to meet you. I'm Canada.

[canadian_lily]

Canada! I'm so happy to see you!

[So many people are stopping by today! :D She finds a chair for him and brings it over.]

Please, do join us.