Tsunami Kate

[William Brand]

The Kate is never too crowded. It is both a blessing and a curse, but those who remain have all gained a stone weight since Jenny started cooking in our kitchen.

Graaaaavy.

[Red Cat Jenny]

Aye William, but you'll work it off on the deck soon enough..even though you're Captain of course..

more gravy?

[William Brand]

No thank you, I think I've had enough Trypto...Trypto...Tryptophaaannnn...for...

THUD.

[Red Cat Jenny]

William lies in a pool of gravy ....

like some victim of gastronomic n'er do wells ..

but wait..

his smile is so peaceful....

Miss ashcombe leans closer, ah he is just enjoying the magic of the gravy fairies....enjoy yeh nap sah...

[Lily Alexander]

Lily enters the Kate for the first time and sits at a table not far from a man sleeping in his gravy.

May I see a menu, please?

[William Brand]

William stands up and mops himself up a bit before approaching the new customer.

"Good day, lass. Welcome to the Kate. My apologies for my appearance...just a bit of humor about the place. Now...pray tell, what is a men-you?"

[Black Syren]

Brownies and CHERRIES???!!!?!?!?...Please may I have extra cherries with mine..oh and some whipped topping? *Eyes glow at tht thought of such a decadent treat*

[Lily Alexander]

"No apologies necessary sah, the food here must be fine indeed to be wearing it so proudly"

[William Brand]

Ahhhh...a discerning wit. Give the lass a round on the house, and fetch her fare from the galley.

[BessFlint]

Did i hear a rumour there be choc brownies on the menu today. mmmm. Takes a seat whilet surveying the room.

[Lily Alexander]

Thank you, sah. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

I say, in all my travels I have never come across fare as fine as this.

[William Brand]

Thank you, sah. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

I say, in all my travels I have never come across fare as fine as this.

A gracious bow may be in order, but you are either over-flattering or under-traveled. The Kate boasts a great many foods, but surely you've had at least one finer food elsewhere.

[Lily Alexander]

Spoken with a sly sheepish grin, 'tis been a long time since I've tasted me fathers cooking. A toast to you, and your fine establishment.

[William Brand]

Most kind. We're rife with toasts of late. Let's empty a cask and call for a fiddler.

[Red Cat Jenny]

Aye.. but William..quite a few come from far and away to dine at the Kate

Tankards are brought outside as the evening begins

The main dining hall is set up for regular types

and as requested.....

MUSIC

[Lily Alexander]

Lily's heart dances with glee as the sweet sound of music fills the air.

"Would someone care to join me in a dance?"

[William Brand]

Aye...if you aren't partial to grace.

[Lily Alexander]

"I have a feeling you've done much dancing here at the Kate. I hope I can keep up with ya."

[William Brand]

I've hosted many dances. Aye. Hosted them.

[Lily Alexander]

With a smile like a cheshire cat, Lily gets up from the table and begins dancing with William.

"You're too modest William, you're a fine dancer indeed. Thank you for the dance. I've enjoyed meself immensly."

[William Brand]

Well, just wait until we can get Mister Tar in here, or some other gent.

[Red Cat Jenny]

The eve grows quite late..and the patrons have whirled, jigged, drank and laughed..only a scant few patrons remain.

...regulars. Some speak softly, their silhouettes jumping in the flicker of the hearth, as they weave stories past, of travel, riches... and death.

Some slumber at the common tables a hand still wrapped in the grip of their cup.

Here and there a cat is seen making wealth of leftovers under tables. Searching the darkness with careful steps and nimble paws, to retrieve a scrap from between shoed feet belonging to a patron lost in his own dreams.

Miss Ashcombe clears the oaken table in the back room reserved for Captains.

She heads to the wine cellar is search of a worthy vintage to accompany men who have sought to fill their pockets and souls upon the Sea.

As a shanty still plays softly from thruogh the walls of the Kate, and the fine scent of wood in the hearth blends with pipes and the occasional breath of brine through a shutter, she sets out a drink and some bread for those worthy of a seat at this repast.

Captains all..Some Tokaji "Wine of Kings" for ye Kings of th sea. I shall be in the parlor, with a single candle and my book should ye be wantin for more bread r wine.. but they bid her stay and she settles in the candlelight, fascinated with both the silence and the stories weaving a blanket over the night.

[BriarRose Kildare]

Well, Captain, ye did it again. You got me cravin' Bacon. So may I offer this dish to any who would like to share?

Tartiflette With Melted Cheese, Bacon And Thyme

[William Brand]

Divine incarnation of pork...I'll fetch some plates.

[Lily Alexander]

Good Evenin' William n BriarRose. How very nice to see you again. Mind if I join you?