Chapter Twenty-Five [Accidental Video; Forward dated to noon 5/12]

[outsidehistory]

[Lavi's device falls off of whatever it was set on and clatters to the ground on its side, turning on. He's outside in the sun, shirtless, and working on cutting wood.

In the background there are pieces of what looks like will be tables and chairs at some point. But for now they're rough pieces.

Lavi takes a break after cutting a dozen more logs in quarters, looking for the device.]

I need a bag for you or something.

[He picks it up and dusts the wood shavings off.]

Anyone want to work on building some arm muscles? The planks I've got for the table and chairs are a bit uneven. I have a hand sander and a jack plane if anyone wants to help.

Rin, do you want any of this wood for your cooking? I can cut it finer but I was thinking of maybe having a bonfire after the solstice in June.

Comments

[bluedemonflames]

You're really building tables and stuff?! That's friggin' awesome!

I'm set for cooking. You cut that stuff so ya should do what ya want with it.

[outsidehistory]

Better than getting caught taking them over from Credinta. Besides, it's the only way we'll get a table big enough for everybody to sit at.

Alright. I'll put splinters and things aside for starting kindle if you need it.

[bluedemonflames]

Heh. We're gonna have to make a space for it. It's cool you can make them. You still want someone to sand?

Keeping a bucket of it in the kitchen would be helpful. Thanks. [He'll just save it for other people since he cheats.]

[outsidehistory]

The queen and I were thinking of taking one of the rooms next to the kitchen for it, I can't assemble the tables until they're in there anyway.

Yeah, I'd appreciate it if you've got the time.

I'll use my old "welcome" bucket. [...Bucket. Sob.]

[1mistress_nomaster]

[Oh god, not again. Of all the things she couldn't seem to deal with, this really had to be it. But at least this is over the video feed, and she does not have to deal with it in her physical presence.]

... A fire sounds nice.

[outsidehistory]

[But what if he wants to join you for tea? And has to get right back to work afterward?]

I do not think any of the rooms come with a fireplace, my lady. But there is a kiln out here.

[1mistress_nomaster]

No they do not. I miss them greatly. It's amazing how much time you can pass by a fire place.

[He can. She'll just be rather fixedly staring at his face. Or... not him. Shirtless, why.]

But having a fire outside sounds nice. [She perks up a little.] Perhaps we could... make a party of it?

[beanstalk]

Enjoying yourself?

[outsidehistory]

Yu! Come help! You can help me cut wood!

[beanstalk]

I'm guessing you want me to use Mugen.

video

[alma_karma]

Can I help?

video

[outsidehistory]

Of course~ I could probably use someone to go after Rin with the sander.

Re: video

[alma_karma]

Okay! I've never tried to build anything like tables before.

[azrthmtrnznthos]

Not sure how I feel about building up the arm muscles, but anything I can do to help anyways? I can probably help make the hauling around easier.

[outsidehistory]

I'll probably need a bit of help once they're sanded and stained to get them up the stairs without banging hands and feet. I-if you don't mind. That'll be a while off yet.

[azrthmtrnznthos]

[If she doesn't mind? She'd rather help..and it's not like it's bad practice.]

I don't mind. I can probably make holding them in configuration easier too, for you guys to assemble.

[counterintel]

Where are you?

[outsidehistory]

Just outside the building. [Suddenly a thought occurs to him.] Ah...am I being too loud? I can try and move things.

[counterintel]

Not loud.

If you need help?

[hebi]

Anything I can do to help?

[outsidehistory]

Alma could probably use some help with making the chair legs smooth if you'd like to help with that? [He's running out of things.]

[hebi]

Of course, not a problem. [That's a good thing, Lavi.]

[Video]

[a_box_of_cats]

I'm not one for physical activity, I'm afraid. But perhaps you might convince brother to assist you?

[Video]

[outsidehistory]

Brother? [Lavi's not quite made the Loki-Thor connection just yet.]

I think I have enough help right now though. Might seek him out [Whomever he is] for help with the awning.

[Video]

[a_box_of_cats]

Another new arrival, Thor. He's good with menial tasks and base labor, if it comes to you needing another hand.