♤ THAT ONE PIZZA PARTY THING

[deal_me_in]

(This here's a very free-form, very belated follow-up to the impromptu pizza party that Tony Cayde apparently planned, just for continuity's sake and if anyone was really angling for some pizza times.

So! Feel free to handwave, or if you want to thread anything out, here's a place for it to be back-threaded to your heart's content, as well as if you want some lighter fare alongside your slice of scary, event-wise.)

[Two hours- probably less by now- wasn't much time to make pizzas even if he knew how, that much, Cayde-6 was certain of. He already has a good idea of who's put him up to the task, although if there's any particular reason for it, he hasn't the slightest. It's just one of those dumb friend things, right? Put your pal on the spot by telling everyone they're hosting a pizza party. Sure!

With comms compromised, Cayde relied on his good ol' Hunter skills to track down Billy, an even better friend to have when one of your besties pulls something like this.

"Hey, can you do me a solid and magic up a crapload of pizzas cuz some idiot thinks he's having a hoot trying to tarnish my good name. Thanks, I owe you buddy."

...WHICH IS HOW those who have been drawn to The Deep End, either by false promises of pizza or curiosity or even doubt will come to find an amazing array of pizzas stacked along the counter with a kaleidoscope of dishware stacked off to the side for some self-service.

Grab a slice or three, take a seat, take in the fish, hey! Even ask for a drink. This here's a bar you know!]

Comments

[deal_me_in]

[Cayde brought a finger to his face in that conspiratorial way.]

Shhh! Can't give away any trade secrets.

[stitch_witch]

[Oh he's just so wonderfully charming.]

And you have one of those pizzas we talked about? The one with the diced tomatoes and the greens? Like we had in the city?

[deal_me_in]

Oh!

[Snap-pointing, he resumes his peeking into boxes and rearranging stacks.]

Should've labeled the thi- Ah-hah!

[stitch_witch]

[He wasn't even shocked that she was asking. So yeah, Lark definitely hadn't figured out it wasn't actually Cayde she'd been talking to. So she was just happy to keep going and talking to her friend.

And when she opened it and found the margharita pizza she made a delighted noise.]

You remembered. Oh thank you. Should I try a piece of this 'meat lover' as well?

[deal_me_in]

[He would not have been able to pull this off if he hadn't had some personal pizza experience to recount- not to mention someone who was well familiar with pizza pulling the magic act.]

If it's not too much of a mix for you! There's variations with less if you'd rather not overload. But now is the time to sample to your heart's content!

[stitch_witch]

Oh, I do wish to sample something new. Do you recommend it? You've made me feel confident in trying things before.

[deal_me_in]

Personally I think it's kind of an overload. You want a nice range of flavors that isn't just salt, then you stick with the ones that have some veggies thrown in with the meats. I even got one of those ones with pineapple for funsies!

[stitch_witch]

Well, then I'll try something that is vegetable and meat.

[He'd saved her life before. WHy wouldn't he save her tastebuds? And even she knew that too much salt was a problem. And probably not good for the body.]

Pineapple? I've heard of that.

[deal_me_in]

[With a waggle of his metal brows, he went sifting through pizza boxes again before coming up with one that included pineapple bits scattered liberally about with pepperoni and ham.]

[stitch_witch]

[Oh that smells wonderful. Sweet and savory and salty all at once.]

Yes, I do think you're right. I would like to try this very much. Thank you for being so wise.

[deal_me_in]

[He grins.]

I do try.

[stitch_witch]

[Lark smiled and nodded at the statement and happily took her plate.]

I shall go eat now. But I do remember my promise. I'll stay until it's time to clean up.

[deal_me_in]

Enjoy, enjoy! [He pauses at that before smiling a little more warmly.]

Thanks, Lark. Much appreciated.

[stitch_witch]

[She smiled and touched his arm briefly and nodded. Then she took her plate and headed off.]

If you need someone to talk to, or you have other pizza flavor suggestions, let me know.

[deal_me_in]

[The Exo offered her a salute at that.]

Will do!