Seven Bells: [ACTION/WRITTEN] Hat Day.

[simplestgift]

[Citizens of Luceti may see Archie Kennedy wandering around with a new hat today. It looks a little like something a magician would pull a rabbit out of, but he seems to be enjoying it. He'll be around town today--the library and grocery store during the day, and Good Spirits in the evening. In the afternoon, he'll sit at the fountain to pen a few words.]

I believe morale might improve if we had some sort of goodbye ceremony for those who were returned home. Not a funeral, mind you, just an occasion to remember them, celebrate their return, and hope to join them soon. Perhaps once a month or so, for everyone who left during the month. It's the little things that help one cope, sometimes.

Also, who left a note under my door? I'm afraid I can't read it, or indeed tell if it was even meant for me. I live in Building One, in the first flat on the first floor.

Comments

[herotypical]

[ a significantly mood-improved buffy will be passing by the fountain right about when archie's getting his penmanship on.

give her a moment to deal with that hat. ]

[simplestgift]

[He's completely oblivious.]

[herotypical]

Uhm, Archie?

[simplestgift]

Yes?

[action]

[tehoniongirl.livejournal.com]

[the warmer weather means she's spending more time outside, enjoying the sun, so she's out and about during the afternoon in plenty of time to see this.

She can't help but laugh when she catches sight of him, one hand coming up to cover her smile briefly]

What's the occasion, Archie?

[action]

[simplestgift]

[He halts on his way back from the library and looks a tad puzzled by her reaction.]

Nothing that I'm aware of.

[action]

[tehoniongirl.livejournal.com]

[reaching up, she'll tap the brim of his hat so that it tips down into his eyes]

[all7seas]

[At some point Jack will happen into Good Spirits, in a very cheerful mood indeed. He takes several steps back when he sees Kennedy in that hat.]

Kennedy...

[simplestgift]

...Yes?

[all7seas]

Hat.

[queenly-valiant.livejournal.com]

[Lucy is about to enter the grocery store when she sees him and his formidable example of haberdashery. She gives a cheery wave.]

Hello there, Mr. Kennedy! It's quite a nice hat you're wearing.

[simplestgift]

Why, thank you, Miss Lucy! [In response, he touches the brim to her as a playful salute.] You're looking lovely this afternoon.

[queenly-valiant.livejournal.com]

Is it new? [Since he didn't strike her as the hat-wearing type the last time they met.]

[written]

[paladinlost]

That sounds like an excellent idea. It would be a shame if we were to forget those who have returned home. Is there a list of the villagers who have disappeared previously?

[written]

[simplestgift]

Not that I'm aware of. I'm sure if we asked everyone, we could compile one, even if it isn't quite complete.

[written]

[paladinlost]

With so many people at all times, there must be a few that slip by unnoticed. But every name someone remembers would be helpful. Have you lost anyone since you arrived?

[hippocraticly.livejournal.com]

[ at some point in the evening, McCoy slinks into Good Spirits after a long period of avoiding the place. he just assumes the man in the hat must be some whimsical wizard from one of those ~magical~ worlds until he sees his face. ]

Good God, man.

[simplestgift]

Yes? Doctor?

[hippocraticly.livejournal.com]

I know I haven't been here for a while, but I severely doubt they've started throwing fancy dress nights. What the hell are you wearing?

[Written]

[consultmybooks]

That's certainly a thought.

Remembering things is very important to most of the people in this village.

[And after Willow and Xander, it's suddenly a lot more important to Giles.] What's brought this thought on, if you don't mind my asking?

[Written]

[simplestgift]

Someone I'm very close to here lost two friends very quickly.

Re: [Written]

[consultmybooks]

So did a friend of mine.

[A pause, before Giles adds.] So did I.

[A slight suspicion. He has to ask, just to make certain.] If you don't mind my asking, who where they?

voice; placeholder of desperate slowness but also love

[tothelibrary.livejournal.com]

That's actually a really amazing idea. Like a wake, only with less funereal underpinnings and more party.

[voice]

[simplestgift]

You think so?

[Hey cool, Dawn thinks he had an amazing idea!]

Nothing involving stitching anyone up in a hammock or anything, but...well, I'm not certain, but something could be done. Not everyone is lucky enough to say goodbye.

[voice]

[tothelibrary.livejournal.com]

I do.

[ archie, you could wear a bucket on your head and dance the lambada and dawn would find it cute. ]

It's a good idea, really. Do... remembrances, and food and maybe music? Concentrate on the good instead of the emo.