video;

[asoothingvoice]

[The video opens with not only one Reyes, but two, in the kitchen of Heropa 16. Both Bianca and Jaime are visible, and it's initially coming from Bianca's communicator.

Bianca begins to speak first. She at least looks more rested than the last time she had made a post to the network.]

Hi, everyone. I'm Bianca Reyes, and this is my son, Jaime. [In the background, Jaime waves dutifully at the camera, though he remains silent. Hi, imPorts!]

Thanksgiving is coming up, and we know not everyone is lucky enough to have family or friends from back home here.

[Something that certainly hit home for Bianca, last month when Alberto disappeared. She looks over at her son.

Now it's Jaime's turn to pipe up, though he's certainly not as skilled a public speaker as his mother is. He doesn't even bother stepping forward.]

So, I know not everyone knows what Thanksgiving is. It's got a long history with, um, pilgrims, and how America was founded, but that isn't really what it's about anymore. Mostly, it's about spending time with people you love, talking about what you're thankful for, and most importantly, eating a lot of food. A lot of food. [He has to grin at that.

Bianca turns a bit to glance at Jaime, with a smile, before returning her attention back to the camera.]

Because of that, we want to invite anyone who doesn't have anyone here or has never celebrated Thanksgiving before to come and celebrate it with us. We might all be stuck here for the holidays, but we don't have to be alone for them.

[Jaime glances over at Bianca a little uneasily because this is a big get-together she's talking about - come on, supervillains, give this one a rest - but instead of voicing those concerns, leaves everyone with a parting request:] Oh, and, uh, since we don't know how big this will get… please bring something if you're coming! We can potluck it up. How big is this grocery list going to get?

[Bianca looks back over, knowingly. They'll have this under control!] It might take a few trips, it'll be fine. [That's not fine at all!]

We'll make sure there's enough space for everyone. If nothing else, the weather will be nice here.

Comments

[mostlysunny]

[Thanksgiving plans. Kara's barely had time to think about Thanksgiving yet, but the only family she has here is Kal and she hasn't gotten around to asking if he's planning on doing anything. Now she'll need to ask if he wants to come to this, because this sounds amazing.]

I can bring pie! ...pies. Multiple pies. Pecan pie is required, it's already on the list, don't worry, and pumpkin pie, that's traditional, what's another kind you just need to have?

[asoothingvoice]

[Now that's some excitement. And if she's making those, that's automatically a million times better than store-bought.]

Well, apple pie is never a bad choice.

[khajidont]

[Aww, it's Kara! Gosh, he doesn't really know her much as Jaime, but... that's okay, he can wing it! Besides, he's happy to hear she'll be coming; he likes her, and it'll be nice for everyone to have a place to go to for the holidays.

Plus, she can bring one oversized reporter with her.]

Apple!

[He doesn't mean to echo his mom on that front, but he's a traditional boy with a fondness for traditional pies.]

If you want to, that is! You don't gotta bring three things. Just the one would do. Then again, I'm sure whatever you bring will definitely get eaten.

video.

[magnitudes]

( Hi, it's Sarissa, raising her hand dutifully as if awaiting to be called on... and then proceeding to not wait because it's a video feed, Sarissa, what are you doing. )

If I technically have people here and have technically done the Thanksgiving thing before, can I still turn up?

( After barely a moment she tacks on a follow up: ) Is bringing something not-traditionally Thanksgiving okay, or will I be shunned?

And, uh, hi Mrs. Reyes. I used to be Jaime's neighbour. He's a terrible influence, always doing things like helping with groceries and offering to fix my car. ( She makes a pained sound. Such a pained sound. ) Such a shame.

video.

[asoothingvoice]

[Oh, she remembers this name from Jaime.]

Hi, Sarissa. Jaime's mentioned you a few times. [She's the punchy one.] And he can be like that, can't he?

Everyone's welcome to come if they want, and if you want to bring something, anything's fine. Everyone does something different for Thanksgiving. You can bring people too, if they feel like coming along, even.

video.

[khajidont]

[Awww, Sarissa sounds so cute calling her Mrs. Reyes. She has manners in her! Who knew?]

Don't listen to her. We're gonna shun you so bad.

text

[lovestoys]

Are there gonna be fireworks, strippers dressed like sexy pilgrims and/or a balloon artist?

If not it sounds lame and it should be cancelled for ruining the holidays.

[asoothingvoice]

I generally don't celebrate Thanksgiving with fireworks, you should probably go to one of those clubs if you really want to see someone dressed like that, and I don't even know where to find someone who knows how to do balloons like that even if I wanted to.

Unless you're volunteering for any of those.

[She really shouldn't be encouraging him at all, but a bit of positive attention can't hurt that badly.]

text

[khajidont]

Dude.

Seriously?

video; (out of costume)

[deadkord]

So... Where are you guys hosting this?

Ted needs more clothes.

[asoothingvoice]

Mainly out of Heropa 16. If there ends up being too many people for just one house, we'll use Jaime's place as well.

[monster_san]

Oh, what a lovely idea, Mrs. Reyes! And Jaime-san, of course.

I did wonder about all the turkey pictures I've been seeing. I'll have to see if I can make one of my Japanese recipes a little more American....

[asoothingvoice]

Thank you, Fuu.

I'm sure you don't need to change it, there are plenty of people here who would probably enjoy it the way it already is.

video

[glitterateur]

What about cranberry sauce from a can? Is that okay to bring?

[Because complicated recipes are still beyond her, but by golly Mabel Pines can use a can opener.]

video

[asoothingvoice]

Totally fine. Cranberry sauce is important, canned or not. Besides, it's easier to serve that way.

text; comm tag is "Tadashi"

[tadeadshi]

[His first thought is "oh I knew someone would offer this" once he saw the date. His second thought is "aw Jaime has company that's good. His third thought though]

You're Jaime's mother???

[Please don't let Jaime have told her some of the crap they've done.]

[khajidont]

Yup. That's her. The one and only.

Surprised?

[beneathbluerafters]

They were called Puritans, not pilgrims.

[ He wears 21st-century clothes now, but puritan stuff is still a sore spot for Klarion. Puritan clothes are totally normal dangit!! ]

[khajidont]

...well, I was always taught they were called pilgrims. Why's it matter? That's not what you guys are, right?

video | id reads "karen starr"

[boobwindow]

If you're inviting the whole neighborhood you may need the space for it.

video | id reads "karen starr"

[khajidont]

That's what I was saying! We do have two houses for it, so between those and our backyards, we'll probably be okay, but... depending on the turn-out, it might be a tight fit.

Still, it's a nice idea, having everyone in one spot. I didn't celebrate Thanksgiving for the past couple years -- did you, Karen?

video

[catchacold]

[He knows Bianca, is familiar with Alberto and now he's met the young one too, so he might as well comment on this.

Mostly with logic.]

How big is your place?

Re: video

[khajidont]

We've got two places. But that's what I'm worried about too. With both houses and the backyards, though... it should be enough.

video;

[trigeminalheadache]

This is such a great offer.

[ Caitlin looks vaguely relieved to know that Thanksgiving won't be just her. Or just her and Barry. ]

If you get an idea of what you may need more of, call me. I've done turkey a few different ways, run the gamut of sides, and I'm fairly adept at dessert.

video;

[khajidont]

Hey, thanks for the offer! I think bringing whatever you like and however much of it you wanna is a pretty good way of doing things. People won't complain if there's too much of any one food, y'know?

Anything special you usually like to make for Thanksgiving?

[audio]

[devoutish]

Here, is this one of those holidays where all the shops are gonna close for the day?

[Alfie only has the vaguest of ideas of what Thanksgiving is - his thick London accent might be a clue to that - but these are good things to know.]

[audio]

[khajidont]

Some yes, some no, depending on where you live. Basically, most of the big shops will still be open. You know, malls and grocery stores and stuff. But the smaller Mom and Pop shops will probably be closed so they get a chance to celebrate too.

video; private (id reads green lantern)

[aviate]

[Huh. Seeing Jaime now makes him realise he's been really wrong in a really big way for a really long time. Hal's wearing his mask and everything because his mother doesn't need to know who he is and hopefully Jaime will keep his mouth shut so she can't hunt him down.]

Ma'am, this isn't related, but I wanted to apologise to you for how I treated your son earlier. I didn't have all the information at the time and ran in half-cocked.

[He's still working his way up to addressing Jaime although he doesn't doubt that he'll be able to see this too.]

not here

[khajidont]

[He's not responding yet, but rest assured that Jaime is internally screaming in the background. His mom doesn't know!

HAL, EVEN WHEN YOU'RE BEING NICE, YOU'RE FUCKING UP.]

video; UN: Clark Kent

[andaway]

I wouldn't miss thanksgiving for the world, it was my favorite holiday back home.

Is there any food in particular you know you may need?

[khajidont]

We don't even know who's coming yet! So, um, anything would probably be nice. You got any culinary specialties you've been keeping secret?

video

[empetre]

[Amazingly enough, the description Jaime's giving of Thanksgiving is exciting enough that Fluttershy's not going through her 11 step process of debating whether or not she should respond.

Whiiiiich is why there's suddenly a wide-eyed yellow pony staring up out of the screen.]

Thanksgiving? Oh, what a lovely sounding holiday. It must make everypony so happy!

Do you put on a pageant for the founding?

[It's the wrong seas for Hearth's Warming, but man if this Thanksgiving doesn't sound a lot like it.]

video

[asoothingvoice]

[Yellow and pink talking pony. That's a new one. But staring for too long is rude, and defeats the point of being welcoming, so, here goes nothing. Or something.]

It's one of the holidays we have where families get together. And, sometimes? The elementary schools usually do something, I think. There are always parades, at least.

[Video]

[caduceusvalkyrie]

I haven't celebrated Thanksgiving in years, I always enjoyed it when we had the chance. [Being in a team with people of so many different nationalities, she's gotten the chance to celebrate so many holidays.]

It would be wonderful to be able to celebrate it again. I can bring over a few dishes.

[Video]

[asoothingvoice]

[One of the benefits of America, too, when it comes to multicultural backgrounds. Combine everything!]

Well, you're always welcome to join us for it. I'm guessing you don't get to celebrate it often?

voice;

[sassguard]

If there's food, you know Kaidan and I are going to be there. [ He pauses.

We can help with the heavy lifting, if you need it. Kaidan and I don't really know how to cook much that would be good for sharing.

Re: voice;

[khajidont]

C'mon, you underestimate yourself. You know you taught me how to cook, right? Kind of, anyway.

[The blind leading the blind... which is par for the course for Shep and Jaime.]

Perma video

[snowpointvictor]

While I'm not used to the time difference as this holiday doesn't actually exist where I come from and before I got here it was October... If you need someone to handle some baking, I've got experience Miss Reyes. And what exactly is the custom traditional food for this holiday?

[khajidont]

Well, I'm not Miss Reyes - and it's Mrs. Reyes, actually - but I can answer your question! If you guys have Christmas, a lot of the food's the same. You got turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, pie, sweet potatoes, maybe some brussel sprouts... that kind of thing.

But we've got people coming from all over the place, so if you want to come, you can bring whatever you like!