Fourth Floor Common Room: Saturday evening

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

Karal was happy. Really, truly happy. He was back in Fandom, to stay, this time, and everything in his world was going well.

There was really nothing to be unhappy about! So, in minor celebration, he was participating in an uniquely Fandom activity: Pizza and television.

There were a number of pizzas, because he'd determined those were the rules if you brought pizza to a common room: you always brought enough to share, and Karal was sitting on the couch, slowly flipping through the channels as he tried to work out what everything was.

Altra was sprawled across the back of the couch, contributing snarky commentary. Luckily, only Karal could hear it, though anyone watching might wonder about his apparently random moments of laughter.

[ooc: it's a common room, so of course it's open, and there are moddable pizzas for all!]

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[ambassadorinara.livejournal.com]

Inara was on a quest for honey for her tea, but wasn't having much luck. She abandoned her search entirely when she spotted Karal, lounging on the couch with Altra. "Karal! You're back!"

Thank goodness.

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

"Inara!" Karal jumped to his feet and hurried over. Altra, being a cat, stayed where he was, but he did lift his head to look at Inara. "I am, I returned yesterday," he explained, reaching out to hug her.

[ambassadorinara.livejournal.com]

She hugged him back, tightly. "I was worried you wouldn't make it back. You're well?"

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

"That was a worry we shared," he admitted. "But it all worked out! Everything fell into place and all is well and--" Karal laughed lightly. "There's much to tell you," he said as he leaned back.

[ambassadorinara.livejournal.com]

"I can't wait to hear all of it!" She sat down near Karal, but close enough to scratch Altra's ears should he be so inclined. "I'm afraid I don't have as much to tell you."

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

Altra, as it turned out, was so inclined and he lowered his head. :You could pat me since you're just sitting there,: he added for good measure.

"Altra! Inara may not want to pat you, did you ever think of that?"

[ambassadorinara.livejournal.com]

"No, that's fine," she laughed, reaching out to scratch between his ears, then began petting him in long strokes. "I was hoping he wouldn't mind, but it seemed intrusive to just assume."

[itsjustlanguage.livejournal.com]

Hoshi was hungry and she could smell the pizza all the way down in room 423. "Mind if I grab a slice?" she asked.

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

"Not at all! Please, help yourself," he replied, smiling in welcome. "I believe it's one of the rules of the common room: pizza is only permitted if there's enough for all."

[itsjustlanguage.livejournal.com]

"Thanks!" said Hoshi, grabbing a slice of cheese pizza. "I'm Hoshi, by the way. I don't think we've met yet."

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

"I think you're right. It's good to meet you, Hoshi. I'm Karal, from Karse, and this," he nodded at the large cat lying on the back of the couch, "is Altra." Altra inclined his head before turning his attention back to the TV. "His manners are somewhat lacking."

[itsjustlanguage.livejournal.com]

Hoshi was more of a dog person, but she'd never met a cat with any sort of manners before. "What a nice kitty! Hello Altra," she said, letting the unfamiliar name roll over her tongue. "Karse? Where is that?"

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

Altra's ears went flat and he glared at being called a 'nice kitty.' "Umm, he's actually not a cat," Karal said quickly. "He's a Firecat, a person, just shaped like a cat." He chuckled as Altra's glare was suddenly turned on him "You are," he told the 'cat, before turning back to Hoshi. "And Karse is a different world, but I'm not certain where it is in relation to here."

[solo_sword]

Jaina hadn't wanted to stay in her room, and she'd been able to pick up where people were, which was why she ventured up a floor to the common room. "You went all out," she said, taking a seat on a sofa.

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

"I believe it's a rule," he replied, smiling at her. "Pizza must be shared. I'd hate to get in trouble for bring only enough for myself."

[solo_sword]

"We'd have had to kick you out," she said, only half-trying for serious. "Did you find anything good on?"

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

"I'm not sure." Karal offered her the remote control. "I'm not familiar enough with any of it to decide! Would you like to choose something?"

Altra chose that moment to drop down off the back of the couch and present his head for scratches. "You can ignore him," Karal said, rolling his eyes.

Altra looked smug. :No you can't. I'm persistent.:

[solo_sword]

"Hi, Altra," Jaina grinned, obediently scratching between his ears.

"You probably don't want me choosing the programming," she told Karal. "I'm known for movies where things blow up and in one instance, an entire afternoon of watching something called Monster Garage."

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

Altra started to purr, pushing into Jaina's hand. "No danger of boredom at least!" Karal laughed. "I'm not sure how I feel about television, yet, but it's hard to look away from." He shrugged. "How has your Saturday been?"

[bruiser-in-pink.livejournal.com]

Molly eventually came down and smiled at Karal when she entered.

"Find anything to watch?" she asked as she sat down next to him, automatically reaching up to pet Altra.

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

Altra purred a greeting and Karal smiled happily, stretching out a hand to her. "Molly! And no, I think I'm still in the learning about the television stage. I'm not sure about liking any of it yet."

[bruiser-in-pink.livejournal.com]

Molly slipped her hand into his and scooted a little closer. "Have you found anything interesting at all or are you still just flipping channels 'cause that's fun too sometimes."

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

"I have been working through the channels." He nodded behind him. "There is pizza, as well, if you're hungry," he said, then looked sheepish. "I wanted to do something that was wholly Fandom."

[bruiser-in-pink.livejournal.com]

Molly grinned. "That was nice of you." She gave him a kiss on the cheek and stood up again to get a piece of pizza. "Do you want one?" she asked.

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

"I have had more than enough," he replied, turning to watch her. "It was very nice. Have you enjoyed your day?"