lydiascreams | [015. They say "you're a freak" when we're having fun.]

[Video - Public]
[She has debated making this video not public for the entire Barge. Mostly, she'd debated whether or not to filter out the damn vampire. But as far as she knows, she's safe to just make it public without risking leaving someone else out, too since he's still at the infirmary. Besides, he'd be really damn stupid to try something when most, if not all of the Barge is up there.

Lydia's face is brighter than it's been when she shows up on video. Mostly because of what she's planning on doing after her public announcement but also because she owes it to Needy to make this amazing. She deserves to have a great party and Lydia will so everything in her power to deliver her just that. She is known for throwing the best parties in Beacon Hills after all.]

Hello Barge!

I know we've had a couple of rocky weeks with a flood and lots of drama, but that's not what this is about.

I'm sure most of you have met Needy by now. She has a birthday coming up and we're celebrating it! This will be a full on party, there will be drinks, food and music. We're still deciding on a location*, but I will let everyone know as soon as we pick one.

The party is happening on the 19th, that is this coming Friday and we are getting started around eight.

I expect to see everyone there. Don't make me send people to come drag you from your cabin because I will! [And that might be especially for you, Peter. And maybe a few others who might need nudging.]

[*OOC: The party will be on the CES, I won't make another post to announce this, but assume your characters got a notification about it later in the week!]

[Private Video - Blight]
That includes you, Mr. Powers. Even if I have to talk to your warden myself.

[Private Video - Stiles]
[She switches the feed off and takes a deep breath. She's not nervous so much except-- she kind of is? It's a lot of pressure considering what she's about to do, who this is and the fact that she basically never had to do this before. Guys usually just come begging her for dates and eventually, she says yes if she feels like it. She's never had to ask someone else out. Not that she's asking so much... she really doesn't think she needs to.]

You heard that, right?

[Spam - Jerry and later Bucky]
[She has a lot to do. She wants the party to be absolutely perfect and she still needs to find a location for it. So far, she's considering the deck because of view, but she knows not everyone appreciates a reminder that they are out in space, so she is also considering the CES.

Right now, it will all depend on what she can find in the CES the day of the party and if it's doable or not, but she fact that it's locked and inmates like Jerry would need a Warden to let them in and she knows no one would willingly. They are all wardens for a reason, right?

Right now, she has notes on her phone of what she needs to get and what she needs to do, and she's checking them over and adding materials to make lanterns. Either way, she will need them. She might check what she can find in the art room with Ben. She might have to just request something from the Admiral.]

[Video - Pack Filter]
[OOC: Later in the day, after she is attacked by Jerry.]

This is mostly for Scott, Isaac, Kira and Erica. I just want to give you guys the heads up that I had to draw a Mountain Ash line on my door so if you wanna come to my cabin, let me know first so I can break it. I don't want any of you to get hurt.

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

[Ben is uncertain about the severity of the threat tacked onto the end of Lydia's public message, but ultimately he decides it isn't a threat of the classic kind. He's still anxious about speaking up because guess who does not handle parties at all well, but. It's Needy, who has been his friend simply because she wanted to be.]

Do you require any further assistance with executing a menu for your party, Lydia? [Food, he can handle. Two years of experience working in the Barge kitchens, one of those supervising, are good for this kind of social wedge.]

Ben! Yes, please.

[She smiles brightly. Coming by the kitchen to check with him and the others about what they could do is on her list. She figured worst case scenario she'd just ask for simple things like vegetables and fruits and a couple different dips, but since he's offering...]

I was planning on coming to talk to you guys. I think since it's a little later, people can snack, or have dinner before. But I'd like to have some food at least so no one is drinking on an empty stomach. Do you have any suggestions?

[The logic is, of course, straightforward; so is that she would ask him, especially after his offer.

Less straightforward is the fact that he has no experience with this particular type of event. Riddick handles the majority of such requests, and Ben is only required to follow orders. He hesitates.]

Hors d'oeuvres would be appropriate for what you are planning, correct?

I can research a few different recipes, and ask the opinion of my staff. I am not... skilled. With such activities.

Hors d'oeuvres, definitely! We can go for something simple like veggies and dips, and fruits and dips. I can find recipes for you, if you like?

[She doesn't really expect him to know and she is more than willing to help.]

Could you bake her a cake? I can bake it myself if you don't have time, I'd just need access to the kitchen.

That would be extremely helpful, to make certain I understand your intent.

[He hesitates again when she asks about the cake, but it isn't blatant lack of understanding this time. Instead he's considering, like double checking the edges of interlocking puzzle pieces to make certain they truly align with one another.]

I have time. Is it meant to be special in some way? Is it more appropriate for a cake for such a specific reason to be constructed by a specific individual?

Needy is my friend. She is important to me. Is that sufficient?

I can definitely do that.

[She gives him time as he hesitates then smiles with a nod. There's a lot about Ben she doesn't really get still, but she does understand he seems to genuinely care about people.]

There are no rules. Making it special for her because she is important to you is more than enough. Are you comfortable making it on your own?

Yes.

[This is a relieved but confident agreement. Yes, he can make it, between Anya's requests from him for assistance and his own assistance with Riddick's efforts he has managed to pick up enough for a basic cake.

It will not be terribly fancy, nor terribly creative, nor a culinary work of art, but it will be something tangible he can do not only because he was asked, but because he wants to; and it will be compliant with every definition of a birthday cake he is aware of.

He nods, satisfied.]

I will have it ready for you the morning of the party. I will make myself available to you at your convenience for the rest, outside of meal service times.

Thank you, Lydia.

[015. They say "you're a freak" when we're having fun.]

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