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[hardboyled]

Gobble gobble gobble!

[Here's a grown man in a turkey hat looking ridiculously proud of his headwear choice and his high pitched turkey gobbling, at least the stupid voice only lasts for those initial three words before he's addressing the camera on a rather more serious but bright note.]

Turkey Day is right around the corner, a day for family and friends alike to come together and share what they're thankful for over some of the best dang food around. I, for one, am thankful for being a part of this awesome community of imports- you guys are all great, by the way-, plus I'm doubly thankful for having my bestest buddy, Jake, show up this month so I could share and enjoy that awesomeness with him. Hey, Jakey! [Excited wave at the camera!]

I'll be cooking up a feast this Thursday, and I'd like to send out an open invite to any of you out there who might otherwise be spending the day alone or just with limited celebration plans. It's not easy being away from home and missing your folks back there, so lets band together and enjoy what we have here: a community of bad ass super heroes who always have each other's backs.

Doesn't matter if we've never met, there's no better place for an introduction than around a Thanksgiving spread, and there's no need to bring anything but yourself. Alcohol is always welcome though.

In the meantime, what are you thankful for, network?!

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[storyseeker]

So if I show up, does that count as a villain crashing the party?

[hardboyled]

Well, I did say open invitation to all. That includes villains, so long as you promise to behave for a whole day.

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[flightforfreedom]

[Poe is in space so his hair, while still perfect, is floating a little more than usual. As is Poe.]

Hey, buddy!

Sorry that I'm missing out on the food but - what's this I hear about your best friend?

[hardboyled]

[Woo, he got called buddy by a cool dude! Best of days.]

My best friend! Jake! He showed up here earlier this month and I couldn't be happier! You guys totally need to meet, you'd really get along.

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[hadthehighground]

Turkey Day? I take it that’s a local holiday?

[hardboyled]

[Oh my goodness, it's the finest man in all the history of ever right here on his video screen. Forgive Boyle's smile growing even broader.]

Yuh-huh! In America we give thanks for the blessing of the harvest, which means we can all sit around and eat a crap load of turkey. It's awesome. Most holidays are awesome, but they're especially so when they celebrate food!

[phoenixleader]

What's turkey day?
Do people throw special feasts for it?

[ Why do people here have feasts for everything?! Why is there so much food? ]

[hardboyled]

[Because food it awesome!]

Yeah! It's a great reason for people to get together and feast to their hearts content, while being really thankful for it. Don't you have any holidays like that?

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[onlydoubts]

There's an entire holiday dedicated to Turkey?

[hardboyled]

Basically, yeah! The eating of it, anyway. It's just such a good sized bird to share around.

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[versusseeker]

frnds

[hardboyled]

That's so awesome.

Friends are literally the best

and family

and dogs

i mean they're all great and I'm thankful for every single one

Have you made loads of friends here?!

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[cognitivism]

I'm afraid I still don't understand the concept of Thanksgiving. Is it a harvest celebration or...? Is it simply a national holiday of thanks?

American have so many holidays, I can't seem to keep them straight.

[hardboyled]

Yes! [To both. Yes to all of the things.]

We do like our holidays, not gonna lie. Isn't it great?! There's always something to look forward to and spend all our hard earned dollars on.

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[viced]

[ Gosh how did he not get eaten alive at the NYPD? ]

Shit, I'm honestly curious about your cooking.

Anyway, if you're asking, I'm forever grateful for the opportunities afforded to me by the people of Virginia.

But I bet that sounds hokey, doesn't it?

[hardboyled]

[Mostly just by never letting the abuse get him down, ngl.]

Then you should come over and give it a try. If you're busy I can always save you some left overs.

[He will go to any length to get Mitch fed!]

And no! It doesn't sound hokey at all. It sounds like you genuinely appreciate the time and patience given to you. It's real great to hear it from anyone involved in politics. When you forget you're doing what you're doing for the people, then that's when it's time to stop.

[slightlyoffchilt]

I'm invited.

[hardboyled]

You absolutely are!

Is that what you're thankful for too?!

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[9544]

You know how I usually feel about - [ There's a brief pause before he begrudgingly says: ] - Turkey Day. But you know what? New city, new leaf!

I can even make the pie. I do that now.

Bee tee dubs - where did you get that hat?

[hardboyled]

Oh my gosh, yes! We're gonna need a hella good pumpkin pie, and you're the man for the job! This is so fantastic, Jake, you can't even imagine how hard I've prayed for a day when you and I could cook a Thanksgiving meal together and serve it to a table full of super heroes. Literal dream come true.

Oh, and do you like it?! I can totally get you one too.

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[exceptionalthief]

[At the moment, he's thankful he has other plans ngl.]

Amazing. That's the most incredible rendition of a turkey mating call I've ever heard.

[The fact that he's never heard one being beside the point.]

[hardboyled]

[He's missing out.

Also holy shit, look who it is. How is Jake not freaking out ab-- oh nevermind, Boyle's already getting texts about Hans.]

You really think so?! Thanks! Usually people just make fun of me for it.

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[functusofficio]

I've apparently been invited to Thanksgiving with my grandson, but perhaps I could drop by yours at some point as well. It seems Thanksgiving is important?

Your show has been very helpful.

[not actually here]

[photophobic]

[PANIC. PURE PANIC.]

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[h2no]

...Why are so many American holidays about eating a lot of meat?

[gross. anyway.]

I guess I'm thankful for getting another chance, but... I think about that every day. Not just one day.

[hardboyled]

Thanksgiving is about the things you're grateful for daily, it's just about having a day to really get it out there! Just like Valentines Day, where you love someone every day of the year, but that one day is a great time to continue to show your appreciation!

[acclimatized]

Nice hat.

As for being thankful, I'm glad I can remember things again. I was starting to get a bit worried.

[hardboyled]

Thanks!

Oh snap, did you get slapped with that memory issue people have been getting?!

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[photophobic]

You are Charles Boyle. Of the television show, 'Boyled Over'. Correct?
I understand you are an expert on this festival.

I require assistance. Can I count on your discretion.

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[hardboyled]

[Nothing like a barrage of multiple texts to make you regret ever contacting Boyle, right?]

You've heard of me?!

Omg

:D

hi

Sir, I would be honored to help in anyway i can!

And I will totally be discreet

I might tell my best friend

who am i kidding? i will definitely tell him

But he's very discreet and also my co-thanksgiving-captain

whatever you have to say will be kept quiet

also he is making the pumpkin pie this year

SORRY i got off track

go ahead sir, what can i assist with?

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[wizzardly]

So what I'm getting from this is there will be free food and no assumed responsibility for anyone who attends?

[hardboyled]

Exactly that. Sounds great, huh? Show up, eat some turkey, share what your thankful for, then maybe get drunk and play some charades. Responsibility unassumed!

[oddbod]

Lovely hat, Charles.

[The smile on her face is genuine. Atrocious as it is, the hat has a cheery sort of charm.]

I'll be putting something together with my wife and her sisters, but I hope your holiday goes well.

[hardboyled]

Thanks, Clara!

[At least someone appreciates it.]

You too! Sounds like it'll be a good one. Who's doing the cooking?

[am_i_a_monster]

I'm thankful to be alive and free.

[hardboyled]

Those are both two very important things. I, too, appreciate being alive, because the other option of being dead would totally suck.

[Video, private so no Rebel scum could threadjack;] /CRASHES THE PARTY

[directordisaster]

[ No, Krennic is totally not judging your fashion choices, Boyle. No, he's not looking judgmental. At all. Or is subtly giving you the stinky eye. ]

Oh, happy day, it's another bantha shit holiday. [ He rolled his eyes. ] Why are you wearing that hat? I know it's a holiday, here, in America, or whatever, but you could do without the hat. Unless you're blind.

[ But Krennic brightens up a little at what he's saying next. ]

I am, however, thankful for the destruction of Jedha and the successful first weapons test. And for myself, of course. I'm eternally grateful for that.

a true villain

[hardboyled]

[It's okay, he's honestly used to being looked at like that. It's easy enough to ignore with cheerful ignorance.]

It's just a bit of fun, to help spread the Thanksgiving cheer! [:D?]

I'm not so sure discussing destruction is really in the spirit of the holiday, though. Maybe try something a little closer to your heart? Maybe friend or family that your grateful for...?

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[handycapable]

Well, I'm thankful to actually have a place to go on Thanksgiving, for one thing... although no offense, but this offer seems sorta overambitious, don't you think?

[ That said, Ray's not about to offer to help cook. That sounds awful? ]

Ooh, but depending on the alcohol selection, I volunteer to help with bartending.

[hardboyled]

Overambitious? Pfft please, this is small scale compared to a Boyle Thanksgiving. Boyles breed like lemmings.

[And he sounds damn proud of that fact, for there's nothing more comforting than a mass of Boyles.]

Bartending would be great, though! I might not always be around the alcohol table to host, so any help there would be more than appreciated. You know your cocktails?

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[romancekiller]

Turkey day? Is that another name for Thanksgiving?

We don't have any holiday like that back home but it sounds like a nice thing to get together for.

[hardboyled]

Yup! It's the greatest! People you know and love gathering to share what they're thankful for, eat great food and just have dang good time!

It's kinda like Christmas. Do you have Christmas back home?!