The Bachelor Party

[very_anti_virus]

A soft and gentle wmv plays across Matrix's ears.  He knows it will change soon, but for now the bachelor party is getting started, not in full swing.  It will do well for the start at least.

Food and drink is set out on a large table, moved into the park for the occasion, along with mpeg viewers and large numbers of lights for later.  People should be arriving any moment.

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[mendanddefend_archive]

Is it bad form for the guest of honor to be the first one to show up?

Oh well. Bob's here now, and he's got a smallish, shimmering cube in his hand.

[renegade-enzo.livejournal.com]

Bob's there! This is good.

"Hey." Matrix claps Bob on the back. "Glad you're here. Want to get things started now... or should we wait for everyone else? You're early after all. Then again, you're here. That means the party could start... now."

[mendanddefend_archive]

Bob staggers a bit from the clap--Matrix doesn't always estimate his strength that well.

"We should at least wait until Ray shows up. He'll want to try out some of this." He lifts the cube up for Matrix to see.

[renegade-enzo.livejournal.com]

Matrix looks at the cube. It's shiny. "I'll bet he's not the only one that will want some."

Beat.

"What is it?"

[mendanddefend_archive]

"Liquid energon. Think really, really strong control flow. Optimus Prime gave it to me a few minutes ago, and I've been saving it for a special occasion."

[renegade-enzo.livejournal.com]

"Nice." Matrix walks over to the refreshments table and clears off a space on top. "It gets the new spot of honour. Lay it down, and we'll get things rolling."

[nofileext]

There's a slight whoosh, and a voice declares from overhead, "Perfect timing, looks like!" The surfbaud descends to ground level, and Ray deposits his passenger.

[nofileext]

"Aye, lad!" says Capacitor as he hops down from the baud. "Just in time to sample the provisions!" He eyes the glowing cube curiously. "And what manner o' thing is that?"

[mendanddefend_archive]

Bob smirks as he runs his hand across the top of the cube to open it.

"I'll give you three guesses."

[nofileext]

Ray's nose flares and his eyebrows rise. "And the first two don't count? From the smell, that there's the life of the party. What do we need this lot for?" he asks, wagging his head at Matrix with a smirk.

[renegade-enzo.livejournal.com]

"This lot is providing background music." says Matrix, not bothering to indicate himself in any way. "At least, the background music that's playing before that kicks in."

[nofileext]

"Oh, well," says Ray, sauntering over and clapping Matrix on the shoulder. "Always knew you were useful for something."

[renegade-enzo.livejournal.com]

Matrix turns to Bob. "So what does the man himself want to do first? We've got mpegs, we've got food, we've got what you've brought, and whatever the choice, we've most of the park to do it in."

[mendanddefend_archive]

"Food first," says Bob promptly. "Definitely food."

Keytool metabolism wot?

[nofileext]

Capacitor waves his hook at the table. "Well, then, what are ye waitin' for, Guardian?"

[mendanddefend_archive]

He's not, actually. By the time Capacitor is finished talking, Bob has already grabbed a bowl of chips and is in the process of pouring himself an energy shake.

[nofileext]

"Slow down, my son!" commands one of three ill-assorted figures crammed onto an approaching boogie baud. "You will do yourself an injury!"

Phong doesn't leave the PO much. He doesn't often witness Bob at mealtimes.

[mendanddefend_archive]

Bob glances over his shoulder at the approaching guests, his mouth still full of chips.

He wasn't aware that Phong was coming to the party...

[a1enzo]

"He eats like that ever since Glitch woke up," the 'pilot' informs the old sprite as he brings them in for a landing.

[nullofscience]

Gyro-stabilizers at 89%...good.

Okay, he wasn't going to fall off. Yes, Welman had come in the suit, mostly because it would be easier to reach tables and he wouldn't be mistaken - if ever possible - for another invading null.

"Eating for two...but do they have the same storage space? I'd imagine Glitch requires alot, considering the work he does."

Really, who does all the work? The Guardian or his keytool? Some would say it's equal, but then again...how many Guardians (besides Bob) change shape?

[mendanddefend_archive]

"Ish comfricabed." Bob swallows his mouthful of chips and tries again. "It's complicated. We share the same energy reserve, just like we share everything else. Hey, Enzo, are you sure you wanna be here while we're doing grown-up stuff?"

[a1enzo]

"It's your party!" Silly question. "And what's the grown-up stuff?" He looks around curiously, then sniffs and makes a face. "Besides the drinks."

[renegade-enzo.livejournal.com]

Matrix passes Enzo a control flow free drink. "And even that we have options for." For now. Later, when Enzo has left, anything they couldn't do with him there can start.

[a1enzo]

Enzo accepts the shake. "Cool, thanks." Enzo looks quizzical, though, 'cause he didn't really answer the question.

[nofileext]

Ray answers it for him. "The 'grown-up stuff' comes after we've 'ad some drinks."

[a1enzo]

Well, that's more of an answer. Enzo doubts they'll give any more detail if he presses the point; adults never do.

"Okay. What do we do 'til then?"

[renegade-enzo.livejournal.com]

With one mpeg behind them, and an acceptable amount of control flow in them, Matrix turns down the wmv player and works himself over to a position near Bob.

"Hey." He says. "Some of us got some presents for ya. Do ya wanna open them?"

[mendanddefend_archive]

"You even have to ask?" replies Bob with a grin.

[a1enzo]

"Mine first, mine first!" Enzo offers a flat package.

[mendanddefend_archive]

"Sure thing." Bob takes the package and unwraps it to reveal...

[a1enzo]

A file folder containing an assortment of guitar music, of both cyber and User origin. They're all love songs of some kind or other, but that appears to be the only common thread.

Knowing the mun, Skullcrusher Mountain may be hiding somewhere in there.

[mendanddefend_archive]

"Oh, sweet!" says Bob as he flips through the selection. "Thanks, Enzo!"

[a1enzo]

Enzo beams. "You're welcome!"