All the Whos down in Whoville...

[beforethewar]

Who: All the Whoniverse folks, and their plus ones
What: Eight is a bit Christmas crazy, and is inflicting it on his "family".
When: Day 378
Where: Thor 104 (Who House 2)
Rating: PG

A week before, everyone in the Doctors' makeshift "family" is sent a simple message:

Come to Thor 104 in one week's time for a Christmas get-together.
Bring a friend if you like.
No, this is not optional. Don't make me come get you.

When they arrive, they're greeted by a festively decorated house, twinkling lights and all, still covered in snow from the day before. The door is, as usual, unlocked so that everyone can filter in as they please. Once inside, the house is full of the sights, sounds, and scents of a huge family holiday gathering. A fire in the fireplace makes the house warm and cozy, and a decorated tree holds pride of place.

Grab a glass of cider or mulled wine, wander the house, find a conversation to jump into, or get some fresh air in the back garden.

But beware, Eight has been quite liberal with his use of mistletoe. Chances are you'll find yourself under some at some point in the night.

(ooc: Prose or action bracket thingies, whichever is fine.)

Comments

[sheloves]

[She takes a moment to wrap him into a warm hug. Her voice is a whisper.]

Thank you. [It's not about the hair, or the kiss. It's about everything else.]

[comeonthensexy]

Mm.

[ He shakes his head, presses a kiss behind her ear. ]

Thank you.

[sheloves]

[She hums, pleased. Her soft most welcome tucked into his chest.]

I couldn't have done any of those without that first hug of yours. Just a hug, and look at all of this, now, mm?

[comeonthensexy]

Imagine that... Nothing greater than hugs.

[sheloves]

Absolutely not. They change whole universes, whole lives, they do.

[comeonthensexy]

Obviously they do.

[sheloves]

[Her hands are on his cheeks as she grins up at him, kisses his nose and lets her hands slide away.]

That's why we give them in such abundance, clearly. [And then she switches gears abruptly.] So. Tea? Is it time for tea? Or cider, which is lovely.

[comeonthensexy]

I suppose I ought to try the cider.

[sheloves]

It's just spicy enough. I might get myself a second mug.

[comeonthensexy]

Well. Come on, then.

[ He offers his arm. ]

[sheloves]

[She takes it with a soft laugh, easily tucking herself to his side. Cider does sound perfect. Warm, too.]

This holiday, I do think I enjoy it ever so much.

[comeonthensexy]

It's brilliant, isn't it? My favourite.

[sheloves]

It is, I haven't enjoyed a holiday this much in ages. It's a lovely thing to look forward to on a yearly basis.

[comeonthensexy]

Isn't it?

[sheloves]

Quite. If it's this,/i> much fun, I don't even mind what the celebration's about. It's family, after all, family and friends and celebrating.

[comeonthensexy]

That's the main point of it.

[sheloves]

Good. Then it's most definitely my favorite holiday.

[comeonthensexy]

Join the club.

[ Cider! Let's have some. He'll pour a cup for her. ]

[sheloves]

[Most acceptable. It's hot and lovely and makes her warm, which is a good thing because she was getting to the point where she was chilled again. It warms her fingertips and then her palms and she can't help but lean into Eleven with a contented sigh.]

Perfect.

[comeonthensexy]

Mmm, quite.

[ He gets a cup for himself and turns to face away from the table, looking out at the room. ]

Looks like basically everyone showed up.

[sheloves]

[Ril follows his glance after taking a proper sip and absently licking a stray drop from the rim of her mug before it gets away. It's sweet and spice and absolutely lovely.]

That's perfect, then. Just what family ought to do. I warrant if they didn't Eight might have hauled them bodily in. No was not in the response options.

[comeonthensexy]

[ Chuckling. ]

Yes, I think he would have.

[sheloves]

All well and good, that, [Ril says this around another sip.] or some folk wouldn't show at all. And I do enjoy everyone in one spot.

[comeonthensexy]

Yeah... So do I. It's... amazing.

[ He's surprised by how much he's enjoying this, considering. ]

[sheloves]

It's happy energy. [And it makes her smile so much, it does. She leans into him a little, watching the rest of them mingle. There's laughter and cheer and it's perfect. It's what they all needed]

We've all needed that of late. The more of it the better. It really was a fantastic idea, gathering everyone.