Fall Feast Part 1

Oz is in here relaxing in his chair watching the room slowly fill up.

Jake makes his way into room, Starlight and Bastien following him, Bastien runs ahead and into the room and Starlight stays close to Jake.

Bargynn went quiet as he resumed his juggling, pausing for a moment to rub his bandaged arm, grunting a little as he did so.

Oz looks up as Torry runs and frowns as Bastien runs too “No running please." He says in a simple tone, he closes his eyes and leans back in the chair.

Jake grins as he looks around the room “Lot here wot wot, this should be fun."

Torry squeaks, and stops as quick as he could before he collided into someone! Yeah, that beast was probably cursing him under their breath now... "Sorry..."

Bottlebrush grins towards Jake, "Oi! A hare has arrived! Hide the food or there'll be no tuck for the other Abbybeasts, wot?" His imitation of a hare is..passable.

Benar grins at Jake and waves his tail at them, "Ok time to hide the food and booze and make sure none of it goes astray, come join us Jake before you get tempted to steal something form the table as they are setting up. You'll only bring down the wrath of Zoomy if you touch anything before he says we can"

Jake pouts and shakes his head. “Goodness why would I do that?"

Oz opens his eyes and watches the others getting ready, he stands slowly and tends to a couple dibbuns trying to sneak into the kitchens.

Bottlebrush smiles, "I've been inside Salamandastron; I know how the hares can to pack away good food and the Abbey has the best!"

Torry looks around the room, and pouts. Not seeing Oak anywhere, he decides to try to sit in someone else's lap, going up to Benar with his arms held out.

Jake chuckles, he looks down at Starlight as she stays close to him and glances at the other dibbun, Bastien and smiles as he watches him jump up and down playing.

Benar reaches down and picks up Torry and settles the lad into his lap and strokes his ears gently and smiles at Jake, "As Bottlebrush says we've all seen how hares can scarf down the food if we do not watch them." He then smiles across at Oz and grins as he deals with the children.

Torry smiles happily at Benar, feeling content now. "Today's gonna be fun! And yummy!"

Jake smiles "I know to behave Benar, don’t worry I can wait till the feast, then will eat a blooming lot!"

Bargynn pauses his juggling after a moment, sighing as he sets the apples down and crossing his arms over his chest.

Benar just grins at Jake and winks "I was joking my friend and ah.... erm" He watches a trifle jiggle past his chair being carried by a trio of mice dibbuns. "Erm... Bargynn could you rescue that? My lap is full of Torry here..." He shakes his head and watches it head purposefully toward the door.

Oz makes sure the couple dibbuns stay in the room and finds something for them to play with that won’t make noise or roll around, he sits back down in his chair.

Torry smiles happily, blissfully unaware of most things happening - even the trifle, which he probably would have thrown a Zoomy-like fit over had he seen it. Working with the Friar did funny things to a dibbun's personality!

Bottlebrush leans his chair back on two legs and looks up at the ceiling with a happy sigh.

Lorimis comes walking into the feast smiling as he makes for the main chair.

Flicktail Dressed as a Badger walks in from the breezeway.

Jake looks over at Bastien as the dibbun jumps around more “Calm down B..no bouncing" The dibbun stops and nods.

Oz nods to the abbot, “Greetings Abbot" He says quietly.

Lorimis says, "Good say Oz, I am glad your here" He smiles as a tumbler does a back flip over a large caldron of warm spiced cider.

Bottlebrush smiles to Lorimis, "Father Abbott."

Bargynn nods and stands, moving over to the dibbuns and gently retrieves the trifle from them, smiling down at them and making a "tsk tsk" motion with his fingers. "Now now, little ones. Not until later!", He said, moving to place the trifle back onto the table.

Benar says, "Good day Lorimis," He stares at Flicktail's costume and sighs settling deeper into his chair "Oh dear... I forgot it was a costume party..." He grins and waves a paw at the rat, "Thanks Bargynn," He grins down at Torry "So how are you liking working with Zoomy?""

Flicktail looks at Jake "How do oi look Me lad?”

Bastien giggles and jumps up and down.

Starlight stays quiet and beside her father.

Oz simply nods as Lorimis speaks, he has yet to smile "I will be here for a little while anyways.."

Lorimis smiles to brother Benar his walking staff with him as he makes his way up " Hello there Brother Benar”

Torry smiles happily up at Benar at his question. "It's fun! I get to learn how to cook all sorts of things! I made an apple pie for the feast!" he said happily, before tilting his head a bit. "A ferret taught me how to make bread, too..."

Bargynn smiles and nods at Benar as he moves back to his seat, wincing as he sits down and placing a hand on the bandaged portion of his torso, sighing as he finally settles in.

Jake grins "Like a fox trying to be a badger."

Flicktail says, "an OTTER Fox Jake"

Benar says, "Bread is a difficult thing to make, I am no good at it myself I always do it wrong. I think you are going to be an excellent cook Torry." He glances back at Bargynn and smiles "How are your wounds holding up?""

Torry giggles and blushes a little bit from the compliment, before looking over to Bargynn... When did he get all of those bandages on?

Bargynn grunts as he adjusts himself again in his chair. "Oi, they're doin' good. Just thankful I didn't get cut any deeper than I did.", He said, smiling slightly.

Bottlebrush looks towards Lorimis, "How have you been, Father?"

Lorimis smiles and stands watching the sights of the feast, a moist tear in his eye he then takes his staff and pounds it on the floor Firmly for attention

Jake looks over at a group of dibbuns and chuckles. He looks over at Lorimis.

Benar blinks at the pounding and places a paw atop Torry's head as he looks over at the Abbott, waiting to hear what he has to say.

Oz looks up as Lorimis calls for attention.

Bottlebrush straightens up and falls silent.

Lorimis smiles to bottle brush "Well good fox I am well" He waits for silence.

Torry looked over at Lorimis, tilting his head curiously.

Flicktail moves to stand to the right of and behind Father Abbot...motioning Oz to stand to the father's left one step behind.

Bargynn glances over at Lorimis as he waits for the others to fall silent.

Oz nods at the mentioning of standing up front and slowly stands and stands to the left of Lorimis as Flicktail had asked and waits to see what is going on.

Jake makes his two dibbuns sit quietly beside him and looks over at the others.

Lorimis smiles gently "Gentle beasts" He nods to a number of Vermin in the back, Weasels, foxes and rats all from Ferraaville "Welcome to The Abbey October feast, I trust the October ale meets with everyone's approval?" He smiles.

Benar listens quietly, getting comfortable in his armchair, watching and listening to the abbot.

Bottlebrush nods in reply, not wanting to interrupt the Abbott.

Lorimis says, "I want to take the time now to Apprise you of some events" He smiles "After being held by Bloodcaw, the healers have said I must take a..shall we call it a Pilgrimage, to regain my strength and health, as Such I have decided to leave the abbey, till this time next year, Fear not, I shall be near, I am traveling to Ferraville. The Village is being resettled and both the Priory and the Abbey are sending beasts to assist...But I cannot leave the Abbey without an Abbot.... So I have considered all the service of the Order till now, The Beast I choose will be completely Father Abbot until my return...A beast I have complete trust in...."

Pike walks out of the kitchen where he has helped make some HOT hotroot stew and grins as he nods to everyone from the kitchen doorway, he raises an eye brow at the going on and listens by the doorway.

Jake frowns but doesn’t say anything and stays quiet and listens.

Benar coughs on his drink, staring over the head of Torry in his lap, he sets his tankard of ale to one side and shakes his head. Glancing around the room to see what everyone else is thinking or how they are reacting.

Bottlebrush leans forwards, ears perked to listen to the Abbott fully.

Torry blinks and tilts his head. A new abbot?

Oz blinks, he listens carefully.

Bargynn remains perfectly silent as he listens.

Lorimis smiles with great mirth around the room, he seems to be having more fun than he has in years. He clears his throat, "Excuse me, FATHER Benar...would you join me up here?”

Pike looks between Lorimis and Benar and simple listens as he walks slowly into the room and sits down.

From the back of the room the verminous beasts whistle and applause. Making a big fuss smiling.

Benar sits up in his chair, almost dropping Torry onto the floor, he stares across the room, "Wh... what did you just call me!"

Flicktail moves down to Benar's right and stands ready to escort the Abbot up.

Lorimis asks, "I'm sorry my voice is weak would some of your Beasts out there answer Father Benar's question?"

Bottlebrush grins and applauds, "Congratulations, Father Benar!"

Pike goes to get Torry and nods to Benar “I got him go ahead."

Oz stays where he is and waits beside Lorimis.

Lorimis smiles to Oz "old friend" He whispers

Jake smiles a bit"Hey..Father Benar, hmmm that take getting used to,"

Benar stands up and stares at the room then lifts the hem of his habit and walks toward Lorimis and Oz, he frowns at Flicktail and prods him "You knew about this didn't you! This is why... oooh" He walks over and bows to Lorimis and the Badger Father. "Lorimis... are... you certain this is wise?"

Pike sits down, he hmms as seems Torry is asleep and shrugs just watching the beasts up front.

Flicktail shrugs and grins, Staying on the Abbot's right side the whole time. Always the Abbot's right paw.

Lorimis actually laughs "oh by Martin's whiskers, not Abbot for more than the beat of a fly's wing and already Questioning. No need to Bow Abbot..." He Gets a Crook and hands into the New Abbot

Pike lets a brother of the order take the sleeping dibbun and can relax better as he watches the new abbot.

Benar accepts the bishops crook from Lorimis and then glances at the room, "Well... my friends I can't say I was expecting this to happen but... I will try to do you all proud and lead us well." He bows his head, "I guess..." He glances at Lorimis then back at everyone. "I will always be here to listen to your concerns, to help with our troubles and to hold up the ideals of our Order. So... I guess if this is the will of the abbey. I will take up this duty gladly and say... let’s eat." He eyes the table "Before Zoomy and his assistants hard work gets cold."

Flicktail waits for Benar to finish something Loirimis has asked him

Euna slowly makes her way down the stairs, a frown upon her lips as she nearly slouches into the great hall, her lids looking heavy as she is holding a large pile of scrolls against her chest, struggling not to trip over.

Pike watches still being quiet, he glances at the entering Euna and then back up front.

Bargynn continues to remain quiet as he listens to and watches the other abbey beasts, grunting as he rubs over his injured left arm again.

Benar still looks a little pole-axed, he nods to Flicktail and then smiles at the room, "Well don't wait on me... we can start eating now...."

Flicktail moves down to Confront Pike "Please accompany me to the Father Abbot Pike”

Euna looks at the others for a moment, not saying a word as she scoots over to Bargynn, plopping down by him and setting the scrolls down on her lap "Well, I'm a right mess aren't I?"

Pike starts to laugh and quickly covers his mouth, she mutters a sorry. He blinks and stands, he walks up slowly and looks to Benar "Errr.."He looks to Flicktail"Ok..here."He looks at Benar.."Umm..Guess call ya Abbot now huh." He smiles slowly.

Bargynn raised a brow as he looked over at Euna when she sat, looking slight bit gloomy but managing to smile at her. "Not as much of a mess I is.", He said, chuckling a bit.

Bottlebrush chuckles softly and looks around a moment before he holds up a cup, "To the health of the Abbotts, new and old?"

Oz looks over at Pike and sighs a little.

Flicktail marches Pike up Bowing to Benar "The victim you requested Father”

Euna stares at Bargynn for a moment, staring at him and patting his shoulder "...Remember, I'm here." she says, hugging him close for a moment "Egh...I hardly got any rest. But I think I have the song down and ready. Hopefully I won't embarrass myself."

Flicktail smiles to Oz and nods him over

Pike blinks "Hey wot I do?"

Oz walks over to where Flicktail and Pike is beside Benar.

Bargynn lets out a pained grunt as he's hugged. "Oi, not so rough, please.", He said, trembling a bit. The rat had obviously gone through something particularly taxing.

Flicktail's wooden claws rest on Pikes shoulder, as the fox made up to look like a Badger smiles to Euna.

Benar smiles at Pike and holds out his hands to him, "You have done nothing yet Pike but I have something I wish to offer you." He looks down at the sea otter, "I would like to invite you to join our order. I know it is your wish and we would very much like to call you brother and invite you to take up the rank of Novice."

Euna would blink for a moment, slowly letting him go "Oh, sorry. Didn't mean to...can't tell me own strength right now. I think I'm turning ill." she says, shaking her head as she slowly gazes across to Flicktail, smiling back and giving a little wave, her gaze averting to Benar and Oz in particular, curiosity sparking.

Pike smiles wide "r..really, ya mean it matey,errr..mean Father Benar..sorry" He frowns slightly but smiles again.

Bargynn looked up at Euna with a worried expression, shaking his head. "You, ill? I doubt that. You look perfectly fine ta' me.", He said, shifting a little bit in his chair.

Benar grins at Pike and inclines his head, "I understand, but I wanted you to know the offer is there for when you feel you are ready Pike."

Lorimis sits and begins enjoying a salad

Flicktail bows to Father Benar "Oi swear me loyalty to yer word Father, and oi ask yer blessing”

Euna looks down for a moment ,seemingly gulping something back "Best we talk about it after the feast. Let’s enjoy it for now. Maybe I'll even get to sing today." she says, pouncing at the opportunity to take her cup and have a little drink "...Maybe I can help you make merry."

Pike smiles "I would like to join the order..yes"

Benar grins gently and takes Pike's paws, "Then join us Novice Pike," He glances across the room, "I am sure you will make a fine member of the order Pike but for now... let us enjoy the feast." He touches FLicktail's arm and smiles at him the glances up at Oz. "I will be relying on you all to help me... erm settle into this new job"

Pike smiles "Thanks.."

Flicktail smiles to Oz and heads toward Euna and Barg, his fur pattern a spitting image of Euna's he strikes a pose "Grrr I'm a Baja" he smiles

A young hare levert dressed like Martin the Warrior steps up with a bag in front of Father Benar "Twick or Tweet! “

Oz nods to Benar"Congrats on new title. “He waits till its ok to sit down.

Bargynn smiled at this and nodded. "Aye, I suppose you're right. I am looking' forward to your singing'", He said, picking up a pair of apples from the table. "Been getting' better at juggling' meself, thanks to Claaer. She's been a lot happier after Tristan and I dealt with... That problem.", he said, starting to juggle both of the apples.

Euna stares at Flicktail for a full second, perking a brow at this before scratching the back of her head "Hmm...thinnest, foxiest badger I've ever seen." she says, winking playfully to him "Well since you're a badger, sure you won't mind wrestling me later on." she says, gazing at Bargynn next, giving a shudder as he mentions 'that problem' "Aye...good that you're getting better and all, chum." she says, her gaze finally dropping on Oz, feeling a tiny bit aching hearted as she feared going near him right now. She quickly reached for a scroll, opening it up and reading through it "Right...luckily this first one is short. Father thought it to me too. Simple one it is. Talks of sweet skies and the soft wind..." She says, giving a nervous chuckle "Ahh...hope me singing voice is still fine n' dandy."

Benar sits down and shoots Lorimis a look then turns and smiles at the leveret and loads candy into his bag "Happy Autumn my young friend." He glances around the room and settles back in his chair and smiles at Pike, "You are welcome Pike, I am happy you wanted to join the order and Oz.." he glances up at the badger, "I hope we can be friends and work together your advice and wisdom are always a treasure to the abbey please sit and let us enjoy tonight."

The Levert Grins "Happy Autumn Father" he says "WOT WOT!" and hurries off to hit the next beast up for a treat

Lorimis smiles beside Benar and pats his hand "You will do fine Benar, I am wise I am told and choose well”

Oz smiles a little now as he bows to Benar “Course." He then goes to sit down in a chair.

Pike nods and goes to sit down.

Bargynn chuckles and nods. "I'm sure your voice is fine, friend.", He said, smiling up at her for a brief moment before his expression turned somber once more. "The song sounds like it will be beautiful, it does. Can't wait ta' hear it."

The tumblers and performers start up again as Flicktail looks up "Euna, when will we ear yer song?”

An Abbey brother steps up to Pike "where you going you have chores Novice" He smiles

Euna gazes across at Oz once more, her attention quickly snapping on Bargynn "Aye, if this lot lightens up." she says, chuckling at him before turning to Flicktail, giving a light shrug "Wherever’s fine with you all ,lad!"

Pike shrugs "Maybe de kitchens, did make me famous HOT hotroot stew."

The Abby Beast begin chanting "Euna Song ! Euna SONG!”

Bottlebrush chuckles and holds his cup, the fox waiting to try his toast again once beasts are settling down.

Bargynn chuckles and looks over to Euna again. "Looks like they're eager to hear ya' sing, eh?", He said, continuing to juggle a pair of apples.

Mabel comes down the stairs with a spring in her step and a bright smile as she scans the many faces in the room. Dressed in all green, her straw hat is covered a swirl of yellow papers shaped like flower petals and she carries a bag with candies peeking out the top.

Euna would listen carefully to them all, giving a little giggle "Aye, they seem to!" she says, speaking up and loudly "Right then! Nothing helps digest the food in yer belly like a good song." she says, her gaze moving over the tightly "Ah...wait till you hear this one , Bargynn." she says, gazing across at him, smirking deviously "Though. There is one thing you and I have never done, after all these seasons."

Oz looks over at Euna and offers a smile and relaxes in his chair, he looks around at all the gathered beasts but stays where he is.

Benar smiles at Euna and refills his tankard and grins, "Yes Mis Euna, I would be greatly pleased to hear your song, I am sure we would all welcome a Badger Ballad."

Lorimis's ears perk and he quietly munches his salad

Bargynn raised a brow at this. "An' what would that be, Euna?", He asked, scratching behind his ear.

Euna stares at Benar for a moment, only looking away to offer Oz a little smile before addressing him "Like I said, Brother Benar, any time you want! My voice is always at the ready. And I read through this so many times I have it memorized." she says. She stopped to turn to BArgynn, offering a smirk "Aye. You'll be dancing with me soon. Fling-dancing."

Flicktail says, "so come on Euna we be ready" He smiles.

Bottlebrush scoots closer to Lorimis and leans over, "Say, Father Lorimis..I have not heard of Ferraville. Being out of touch comes with wandering..can you fill me in?"

Bargynn blinked at this, and seemed to adjust himself in his chair nervously. "Not sure that's wise, given me current state. Moving' makes me ache a good bit.", he said, grimacing somewhat.

Lorimis says, "well bottle, there was this Rat called Blood claw, nasty sort terrible manners, and took me and Silverfangs captive..quite a sticky wicket"

Benar smiles at Euna, then back at Lorimis, "Actually Euna I think you missed the announcement, I appear to be Father Benar now... as Lorimis is stepping down for his health for a while. I would like to hear your song now if you fancy singing?"

Bottlebrush chuckles, "Most vermin’s have terrible manners. Even mine were bad back in the day! That much, I gathered. What about this town?"

Euna rolls her eyes at Bargynn, pouting "Ah, fine. Spoilsport." she says, jesting a bit. She turns to Benar for a moment, giving him a surprised look "Oh my. Congratulations." she says, grinning broadly "O-OH! Sing now? I could. Right...give me a moment!"

Pike looks up as the badger starts to maybe sing.

Benar grins back at Euna, "Your face looks like mine must have when they sprung this on me, caught me quite by surprise"

Oz smiles at Euna to encourage her to sing.

Bargynn offers Euna a smile of his own, eager to hear her sing.

Euna inhales sharply, gathering her courage as she would open the scroll, gazing upon it and speaking up, her voice having become a bit more melodic, a tiny bit more high pitched and hearty. "O' Gilded sky, o'er to the moon your light doth glow. Ah, great globe, heavens kissed by your light, of brightest hue - reflected within the dew. A wonton moment ne'er spent in the breeze, settling the ease within one's heart." she sings, having gone through half the song already, waiting to see their reactions before going on.

Flicktail's ears are perked as he listens quietly, a happy smile on his muzzle

Bargynn smiles as he settles back in his chair, enjoying the soothing sound of Euna's voice, sighing contentedly and crossing his arms.

Oz listens to Euna sing and it cheers him up some, he smiles a little more.

Benar smiles at the song, nodding his head along in time to it, watching the Badger maid sing, a smile lingering on his muzzle at her words. He looks round the room to check that everyone is enjoying the song

Mabel beams, seeming to enjoy the poetic words as she takes a chair and lights drops her bag of candies on the table beside her.

Lorimis Cleary enjoys the song.

Bottlebrush leans forward to listen to Eunas song with a smile.

Euna would smile a tiny bit more, motioning and adding emphasis to her words with gestures "The warmth of spring's eve, the nights of quiet reprieve, a day ne'er passed for anybeast, that was spent in naught. For warrior-born or field-sworn, yea, sweet spring's eve doth bring ye' peace." she continues, having closed the scroll by now, remembering the lyrics by heart.

Byronn walks into the hall, dressed as a gypsy-mouse. " Hullo" he says cheerfully, mingling with the other beasts.

Bargynn smiles and closes his eyes as he listens, the soothing tone of Euna's voice easing him, as well as the pain in his arm and chest, a great deal.

Benar smiles at Euna's words, sipping his drink softly, listening, enjoying the gentle words as she brings it to life

Euna clears her throat for a moment ,wasting no time "And now as night doth fall, peace settles in one and all. May pleasant dreams be on your lids and warmest warmth upon thine lips. As night doth take thee' with its air so crisp. And fade away - O' Gilded sky." she crescendo'd,finishing her song, a tear running down her cheek.

The entire great hall remains ghostly quiet as they all listen

Euna clears her throat, singing the last lyric once more, raising her voice to the high notes - or as close as she could go, as a little encore finish.

Benar starts to applaud, sitting up and clapping loudly, smiling gently "Oh my Euna... that was beautiful! Bravado I say,"

Flicktail stands and applauds

Lorimis politely stands his thin paws clapping.

Oz smiles simply listening to the song, he smiles at Euna.

Mabel exclaims, "Beautiful!"