comparative_insanity: (We don't like children anyhow)
Fai Flourite ([personal profile] comparative_insanity) wrote in [community profile] stormaktstiden2013-12-03 09:04 pm

All the world seems in tune on a spring afternoon~

Who: Fai and Feliks, Timo and Björn
What: NOT a double date, okay? Definitely not. It's not as if they're couples, or dating, they're just two couple of best friends hanging out together. Yep.
When: Sometime toward the end of the term, post game closing.
Warnings: ...copious amounts of awkward?

***


The end of the term approaching had always felt strange to Fai. On one hand, previous years it had meant that he was soon going to get to see Yuui, since they always went to Italy to see the family for as long as possible, but at the same time it had meant having to deal with... well, his parents. And it hadn't always been easy. This year, of course, Yuui hadn't been an ocean away while during the term, so there wasn't anything like that to look forward to, but on the other hand... well, things were getting better. After all the excitement during the year, Fai had a feeling that perhaps their parents were revaluing certain things. He couldn't know for sure, of course, but.... well, there was hope.

The point regardless being that it was full of mixed and confused feelings, especially since it now meant parting from the kind of friends he'd never had before in his life. And so, with just a few weeks left, he wanted to feel like he was making the most of them.

How he had decided on who to rope along for this little outing was a bit unclear - there wasn't so much thought in it as feeling. And Timo was pleasant, easygoing company, he had a sense of humor, and he was fun to be around. Björn... admittedly wasn't very extroverted, but Fai had found that the two of them, despite seeming so very dissimilar, got along incredibly well. Even when he said nothing, Fai found his presence calming, once you got past the way he always looked like he was scowling at the world. And Feliks was Feliks, no explanations really needed. Now that he was no longer convinced that Björn was a ghost, Fai figured this was a mix that wouldn't go sour easily. Not too big a group, for both Feliks' and Björn's sakes, but a bit less awkward than a one-on-one outing.

And it was a picnic because Fai liked picnics. He'd asked them all to make something to bring along, which should result in an interesting mix of food. He had himself (with substantial help from Yuui) thrown together a number of small Italian dishes, and a batch of cannoli to boot. He had no idea what people ate on the Swedish side of his own family - imaginiation suggested bear - but perhaps Björn and Timo would make something? Or maybe not, it hardly mattered what they made as long as they liked it.

Smoothing out the spread over the soft green grass, Fai turned to beam at his friends, gesturing at them to sit down.

"This is the best kind of contact with nature in my mind. Way better than old Jackrum's horrible lessons, that's for sure."
moimin_papa: (wave)

[personal profile] moimin_papa 2013-12-03 11:24 pm (UTC)(link)
It certainly wasn't a double date. Not at all. But that hadn't stopped Timo from going overboard. Because it had been a long time since he'd been on a picnic with friends and he was excited (more excited than normal) and, well. Any excuse really. Besides, he was eager to show Feliks and Fai some of the specialities from home, other than his ever present and beloved liquorice, and for the excuse to make some of his favourites.

So the bag that he carried was heavy, full of food for them to share, but it would be worth it. He sat down easily, beaming at Fai as he set the bag down and started to unpack it. It wasn't just things from home, he'd also tried his hand at making some things that were more universal, cookies and some sandwiches as well. "It's much easier to enjoy it without someone shouting at you." He agrees with an easy laugh, shifting to make a space for Björn between him and Fai and then looking up at him with an inviting smile. He wants him close so he can use him as a back rest, because what's the use of having a big cuddly bear as a best friend if you can't use them as a cushion?
scares: (considering this)

[personal profile] scares 2013-12-04 12:16 pm (UTC)(link)
Björn will follow the lead, sitting down so depending on how Timo shifts he can lean against his side or move to sit between his legs and lean against his front. Both will partially immobilize him, but both also mean some added security in a social situation. And also it's just nice to cuddle with Timo.

In a completely broshippy way, of course.
niepokonany: (Only because I was eavesdropping!)

[personal profile] niepokonany 2013-12-04 02:15 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, look, if people are going to be (totally platonically!) all up in each other's personal space, obviously he and Fai are going to go with it, too. It's like they invented bromantic cuddling, so they shouldn't be left out, right?

That is Feliks's excuse as he drapes himself on the ground with Fai's leg for a pillow, absently adjusting his skirt length to be a little more decent lying down. It's also got a little to do with how seeing other people being close and intimate makes him need a little reassurance that he has a place, too, right here where they are.

"Oh my god, Jackrum's kind of a badass and all? But screw capture the flag in the rain. So gross."

He perks up a little, looking the picnic basket over. "So like, what did you guys bring?"
Edited 2013-12-04 14:15 (UTC)
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[personal profile] moimin_papa 2013-12-04 02:42 pm (UTC)(link)
"You brought wine? How did you manage to get hold of it here?" Timo asks, a little bit impressed. Not that he really drank at home, but it was a lot easier there with the drinking age lowered and his mother and grandfather generally all right with it as long as he was sensible.

"Ah, let me see, I have coffee, of course, and we brought sugar and milk for you two, and then there's pulla to go with the coffee and rye bread and some ham, cheese and salad to make sandwiches with, and I had a go at making Karelian pasties too but I'm not sure how well they turned out. I don't think they're as good as mum's. And cookies and some other sandwiches too. So help yourselves!" He points to each in turn, but the coffee flask is already in hand, and as soon as he pulls out two cups from his bag he'll pour a cup first for Björn, and then for himself, and then settle down with his back against Björn's side. As much as he'd like to settle in his lap, it's not really appropriate with friends, and besides, then he'd be in the way of Björn eating. Here he's still in the way of him getting to the food, but Timo can hand him anything he wants and at least he won't be eating over him.

"Was your coat still fabulous by the time we finished, though?" Timo chuckles, going back to the earlier line of conversation. "Last time my clothes were so muddy it took two washes to clean them off!" But he does tend to rather... throw himself into games like that.
scares: (considering this)

[personal profile] scares 2013-12-04 03:00 pm (UTC)(link)
Björn will simply start to unpack his own bag, which might just be the biggest of them all. Some things are self made, and some are imported goods, and generally there is a mix of Finnish, Swedish and Danish food that... may or may not look appetizing. He'll also set up a little gas cooker and put a pot on it, pouring a dark brownish thick liquid into it that will quickly start to give off a sweet scent when it warms up.

Never say that he's not going all out with this.

He just worries a bit that they won't be able to even try everything, and what should they do with all the leftovers...
niepokonany: (Yessir Captain Tightpants!)

[personal profile] niepokonany 2013-12-04 03:19 pm (UTC)(link)
"True fabness," Feliks informs Timo, trying and failing to affect the air of a sage, "totally can't be tarnished. And me and Fai have our ways, right~?" Between the two of them, licenses and age limits were more gentle suggestions than anything else.

He looked curiously at the assortment of food, sitting up a little bit to peer better before flopping right back down.

"I like didn't bring too much," he said, sounding proud of his pragmatism. "Just, like, some pierogi. And gołabki, and like, some paluszki for snacking, and like, some bread and smoked cheese and pickled veggies and kiełbasa. And makowiec, because like, if you don't like poppy seeds, we totally can't be friends." He paused, in thought. "...And a cheesecake."
moimin_papa: (<3)

[personal profile] moimin_papa 2013-12-04 03:40 pm (UTC)(link)
"If I'd know we were all going to make so much I might not have struggled to get the rye bread. But if there's left overs, I'm okay with that. I've been missing some of the food from home, it was a good excuse to make it." Timo says, happily. He's impressed with their control over their powers but hopes that they didn't get anyone in trouble. "Next time I'll leave you guys to bring everything and just be a nice cube machine for you all."

Snuggling back into Björn he looks at him with an adoring smile as he picks a plate for him. "What do you want, Nalle?" No one here will make wife comments (hopefully) so he feels free to dote on his friend. Besides, he's still sitting between Björn and most if the food.
scares: (wow what is that)

[personal profile] scares 2013-12-05 01:50 pm (UTC)(link)
"W' should cook together next time." At least himself and Timo, but maybe all of them - that would regulate the loads of food, and also be a lot of fun.

Not that he minds seeing all those different foods. And even less having Timo snuggled up to him in company that obviously cannot make any comments about being too close.

The question about what he wants to eat, however, he will have to ponder for a bit, just looking at things. There is just. So. Much.
niepokonany: (Is ever gonna bring me down)

Sorry, work and game tags happened

[personal profile] niepokonany 2013-12-07 02:58 pm (UTC)(link)
Feliks made a sound that was at once a laugh and a squeal of protest, batting at Fai's hands for a few moments before resorting to a counter-attack on his sides.

"God--traitor, traitor, I totally thought we were partners in crime!" he choked out, hiding his face against his best friend as if he expected Fai to defend him from... Well, from Fai.

When he did catch his breath, he grinned over at the other boys. "I guess the kitchen at Xavier's is big enough for that. What do you think, kotku?"
moimin_papa: (With Sve)

[personal profile] moimin_papa 2013-12-08 09:24 pm (UTC)(link)
Timo's gaze is only fond, and in no way judging. How could he judge? Not when he has Björn and understands completely. He turns so he can nose into Björn briefly, affectionate and soft. Knowing that they can be themselves around each other makes him more relaxed, more loving, and more eager to show Björn how much he adores him. Wants Feliks and Fai to know how much he loves Björn.

And since Björn isn't forthcoming with what he wants, Timo decides to serve himself, pulling himself away enough that he can lean over and help himself to some of Feliks and Fai's offerings, eager to try both. He laughs at what Fai says, shaking his head. "Is that what our fusion cooking style will be called? 'Too many consonants'?"
scares: (thinking hard)

[personal profile] scares 2013-12-08 09:27 pm (UTC)(link)
"W' can help out with vowels." They could also help out with consonants, their number has a solid amount of both, but yes, it would work.

And while speaking he will reach over and steal some of what Timo is just taking for himself with the most innocent expression that he can muster.
niepokonany: (It's possible!For a poor country bumpkin)

[personal profile] niepokonany 2013-12-11 06:50 am (UTC)(link)
"Right, for sure--I'm pretty sure you two have enough vowels to even my stuff out. How about, like, 'oh my god what is that accent?' "

Giggling a little, and assuming that 'too many consonants' had meant 'Polish', Feliks grabbed a plate and started filling it up for Fai. "We could start a restaurant with a name that, like, nobody could ever pronounce, not even us!"
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[personal profile] moimin_papa 2013-12-11 11:42 am (UTC)(link)
"Nalle!" Timo whines, nudging him with his elbow. Only lightly, though, he doesn't want him to spill that all over him, thank you very much. Really, all he had to do was ask and he would have gotten him some. "Does that mean that this is what you want too?" He tries not to go pink as Fai copies Björn in a much more flamboyant way - really, now he just feels like he's watching something he shouldn't be and he quickly distracts himself, passing the plate he was going to have to Björn and loading up another.

"I guess including a pronunciation guide would ruin the point." He laughs. "You won't even need to charm the critics into giving us rave reviews, it sounds like the sort of place people would call 'trendy' and they'd be queueing round the block to get in!"
scares: (thinking hard)

[personal profile] scares 2013-12-12 12:04 pm (UTC)(link)
...Well, he might have to find a way to one-up Fai now. This totally is a contest of how no homo they can get with their boyest friends. Yep. Maybe not a conscious one, but still. For now he'll take the plate that is offered to him and carefully pick through the dishes, tiny pieces of everything, trying things out.

"Timo c'n design the place." Because he is really good at that, Björn has found. He really should go into that direction with his job. Maybe he can learn to control ice to the point where they can work at the ice hotel in the winters...
niepokonany: (But it is on occasion hilarious)

[personal profile] niepokonany 2013-12-12 03:42 pm (UTC)(link)
Yes, Fai can absolutely make him blush like that. And sort of stare a bit, briefly distracted by all the butterflies in his stomach--he's gotten used to ignoring a lot of things that Fai makes him feel, but that's really just unfair, isn't it?

So naturally the thing to do is pout a little, then resettle himself a little more comfortably in his lap. Victory? Well, at least he gets what he wants.

"Of course it would be trendy, with all that going for it," he boasts. "We could like, get Yuui to come and play sometimes, too!" And mess with people. It isn't his fault people were so fun to poke at, all right?
Edited 2013-12-12 15:42 (UTC)