LOTF Special Events Thread

[Sarenium]

Maria poured the fourth shot, looking at Jillian who gladly took the fourth round, "in this family, we drink one for every member of the immediate family, one for yourself, one for your husband, one for each kid. I think we're going to five aren't we?"

"How unfortunate," chuckled Jillian.

"Fourth for you, Kim?" Maria asked.

"Well, let's see...mother, father, estranged son, are we counting stepchildren?" Kim asked, breaking into a grin when Linda hustled over.

"Lil ol' me, life of the party? Not at all," Kim grinned, "that's gotta be Jillian here. The goal is to get her drunk enough to vote for Nate."

"Mike," Mike said to Linda with a smile, shaking her hand, "and I already know you're Linda Lazare. You've been giving us a headache over on K Street lately."

"Lets get you drunk enough to vote for Nate, and then we can worry about me," Jillian smirked taking the next shot.

Maria extended a shot glass to Linda, "you must catch up!" she grinned.

[Louisianan]

Maria poured the fourth shot, looking at Jillian who gladly took the fourth round, "in this family, we drink one for every member of the immediate family, one for yourself, one for your husband, one for each kid. I think we're going to five aren't we?"

"How unfortunate," chuckled Jillian.

"Fourth for you, Kim?" Maria asked.

"Well, let's see...mother, father, estranged son, are we counting stepchildren?" Kim asked, breaking into a grin when Linda hustled over.

"Lil ol' me, life of the party? Not at all," Kim grinned, "that's gotta be Jillian here. The goal is to get her drunk enough to vote for Nate."

"Mike," Mike said to Linda with a smile, shaking her hand, "and I already know you're Linda Lazare. You've been giving us a headache over on K Street lately."

Linda chuckled at Kim's joke, before turning to Mike, "I'm trying to change my modus operandi from a sudden and abrupt headache to silent, mental assassin."

"Well, let's see...mother, father, estranged son, are we counting stepchildren?" Kim asked, breaking into a grin when Linda hustled over.

"Lil ol' me, life of the party? Not at all," Kim grinned, "that's gotta be Jillian here. The goal is to get her drunk enough to vote for Nate."

"Mike," Mike said to Linda with a smile, shaking her hand, "and I already know you're Linda Lazare. You've been giving us a headache over on K Street lately."

"Lets get you drunk enough to vote for Nate, and then we can worry about me," Jillian smirked taking the next shot.

Maria extended a shot glass to Linda, "you must catch up!" she grinned.

"Shots!" Linda said as she took one and sipped it, "I wish y'all could have seen me in college. I could've downed one of these, and ran to San Antonio." she attempted to down the rest of it, which was successful but caused a slight coughing fit, "Again, that was bak in college." she laughed,

[Gordano and Lysandus]

"I think he's already of the opinion we fund ISIS madrassahs," Jillian replied with a smirk.

---

"Ah yes, wannabe slightly less controversial Arnold Wolf," smiled William.

Senator Merriam

"That wouldn't surprise me, honestly." She smiles, rolling her eyes. "I'm looking forward to watching politicians attempt comedy."

Zachary Prendergast

"He's not a bad guy, really..." Zachary said with that sort of imploring tone of someone who didn't much like talking about their relatives, shaking his head and taking another sip of his beer. "At least he's not expected to speak at this thing. Does your mom... do humor?"

[Alozia]

Frankston Ranch Party

Having been invited weeks prior, Anne Caldwell arrived at the Frankston Ranch wearing a navy blue pantsuit with wide leg trousers that color-matched with her grandson's suit. Henry, as usual, stayed behind in Washington, not one for fancy politician parties. She began to meet up with her old colleagues from the House, before the attention of everyone present turned to the newest arrival - President Richard Tawney. Joined by the First Lady, Richard stepped out of the armed limousine and began to mingle with the crowd.

[Greater Arab State]

Having exchanged a few pleasantries with the Frankstons, as well as finally managing to deposit his gift with them, Thomas proceeded to excuse himself from Torrie and Sadie in search of his old friend and, in the past, endorsee, Governor Prendergast. Having finally found the Governor after a brief walk, Thomas walked over to the man.

“Jonah, it’s great to see you. I don’t think we’ve spoken to one another in a while now, how have things been over in the mountain state?”

[Dentali]

Governor Jack Chambers made sure to be at the Frankston Ranch. He wasn't going to be the one making to big speech, a fact that stuck in his craw a little. His massive ambition had been thwarted quite a bit. He had a few things to take care of before jetting off to Texas. He had to supervise moving the government of Nebraska back from the temporary capital, Grand Island. He had to deal with the fallout of the failed Porterite raid. He had received assurances that everything was alright. To have to face so many lawsuits so fast was quite a shock. He fired all the advisers who assured him the raid was ok. He chose to settle out of court with the ACLU and the others. The lawsuit was humiliating and gave that guy from New York a victim card. After being subjected to a "random search", Chambers made it on to the ranch. Chambers made a beeline straight towards Governor Richardson.
"Hello, Nathaniel. Good to see you."

"Good to see you Jack, how are you doing? Things seem a bit tense up in your state."

[Dentali]

Frankston Ranch Party

Having been invited weeks prior, Anne Caldwell arrived at the Frankston Ranch wearing a navy blue pantsuit with wide leg trousers that color-matched with her grandson's suit. Henry, as usual, stayed behind in Washington, not one for fancy politician parties. She began to meet up with her old colleagues from the House, before the attention of everyone present turned to the newest arrival - President Richard Tawney. Joined by the First Lady, Richard stepped out of the armed limousine and began to mingle with the crowd.

"Mr. President, Mrs. Tawney its good to see you both" Richardson and his wife walked up to the President to greet him, "I think you have met my wife Amanda in passing?" Amanda spoke with a slightly stronger accent than her husband "Its a pleasure to see you both again, and out of Washington... Things are so tense right now, its good to relax a bit."

[Kargintinia]

Sadie Volker, Frankston Ranch

Sadie had arrived with her parents right on time. She was unsure of who exactly she would spend time with, with most of the individuals present being much more advanced in age than her. She decided to approach the individuals she identified as the children of Governor Prendergast and Senator Dayton respectively. She was a bit older than them, but certainly much closer to the two of them than most of the congressional fossils present.

[Alozia]

Frankston Ranch Party

Having been invited weeks prior, Anne Caldwell arrived at the Frankston Ranch wearing a navy blue pantsuit with wide leg trousers that color-matched with her grandson's suit. Henry, as usual, stayed behind in Washington, not one for fancy politician parties. She began to meet up with her old colleagues from the House, before the attention of everyone present turned to the newest arrival - President Richard Tawney. Joined by the First Lady, Richard stepped out of the armed limousine and began to mingle with the crowd.

"Mr. President, Mrs. Tawney its good to see you both" Richardson and his wife walked up to the President to greet him, "I think you have met my wife Amanda in passing?" Amanda spoke with a slightly stronger accent than her husband "Its a pleasure to see you both again, and out of Washington... Things are so tense right now, its good to relax a bit."

"It really is." Caroline Tawney responded.

"How are you Nate?" Richard asked. "Hope all is well?"

[Dentali]

"Mr. President, Mrs. Tawney its good to see you both" Richardson and his wife walked up to the President to greet him, "I think you have met my wife Amanda in passing?" Amanda spoke with a slightly stronger accent than her husband "Its a pleasure to see you both again, and out of Washington... Things are so tense right now, its good to relax a bit."

"It really is." Caroline Tawney responded.

"How are you Nate?" Richard asked. "Hope all is well?"

Nate's face betrayed a bit of pain and Amanda lightly squeezed his hand "Its... my home is hurting badly right now... I feel helpless for anything beyond moral support right now.... "

[Lavan Tiri]

"Well, let's see...mother, father, estranged son, are we counting stepchildren?" Kim asked, breaking into a grin when Linda hustled over.

"Lil ol' me, life of the party? Not at all," Kim grinned, "that's gotta be Jillian here. The goal is to get her drunk enough to vote for Nate."

"Mike," Mike said to Linda with a smile, shaking her hand, "and I already know you're Linda Lazare. You've been giving us a headache over on K Street lately."

"Lets get you drunk enough to vote for Nate, and then we can worry about me," Jillian smirked taking the next shot.

Maria extended a shot glass to Linda, "you must catch up!" she grinned.

"We're gonna need more alcohol for that," Kim said gravely, throwing back another shot along with Linda, "considering that I'm still pretty sure I could've beaten him in the primary if I'd stayed in."

She shook her head. "The only way this will be funny is if Tim Westra pops out of the lake and reveals he's been Arnold Wolf all along or some other buffoonery. No offense, Jillian."

Across the party, Wyatt wandered over to Prendergast and Volker, his old khaki pants gathering dust as he shuffled. "Tom, Jonah, good to see you," he called, shaking both men's hands warmly.

Jason and Marilyn, meanwhile, hustled over to where Howard and Suzette were talking. "'Scuse us, Senator," Jason said with a mischievous smile, "but did I hear dancing?"

[Sarenium]

Frankston Ranch Party

Having been invited weeks prior, Anne Caldwell arrived at the Frankston Ranch wearing a navy blue pantsuit with wide leg trousers that color-matched with her grandson's suit. Henry, as usual, stayed behind in Washington, not one for fancy politician parties. She began to meet up with her old colleagues from the House, before the attention of everyone present turned to the newest arrival - President Richard Tawney. Joined by the First Lady, Richard stepped out of the armed limousine and began to mingle with the crowd.

"Mr. President, Mrs. Tawney its good to see you both" Richardson and his wife walked up to the President to greet him, "I think you have met my wife Amanda in passing?" Amanda spoke with a slightly stronger accent than her husband "Its a pleasure to see you both again, and out of Washington... Things are so tense right now, its good to relax a bit."

Howard Frankston glanced over at the assemblage of dignitaries, and approached, "Governor, Mr. President," he smiled, "I hear the goal is to relax."

He gestured to the bartender who brought over a tray of shots, "I trust you will do me the honour of some shots."

He looked more at Nate than Tawney, for he knew Tawney better.

[Dentali]

"Mr. President, Mrs. Tawney its good to see you both" Richardson and his wife walked up to the President to greet him, "I think you have met my wife Amanda in passing?" Amanda spoke with a slightly stronger accent than her husband "Its a pleasure to see you both again, and out of Washington... Things are so tense right now, its good to relax a bit."

Howard Frankston glanced over at the assemblage of dignitaries, and approached, "Governor, Mr. President," he smiled, "I hear the goal is to relax."

He gestured to the bartender who brought over a tray of shots, "I trust you will do me the honour of some shots."

He looked more at Nate than Tawney, for he knew Tawney better.

Nate nodded and took a shot “thanks for the invitation Howard, I think I needed to unwind more than I realized… though the dress code isn’t the most helpful.”

[Sanabel]

Big Party, Frankston Ranch, Texas

Vice President Dietrich arrived in Texas on Air Force Two, separate from the President,, and pulled up to the party accompanied with a small motorcade. He entered the party with as low of a profile as possible, finding himself a drink and a seat. He waited for others to find their way over to him so he could hold court before making his toast.


The House Judiciary Chair, Representative Ibrahim Simpson, arrived at the party. As soon as he entered the crowded space, he kicked himself for making eye contact with Deb Feyrer, feeling obligated to speak to the woman.

[Sarenium]

Howard Frankston glanced over at the assemblage of dignitaries, and approached, "Governor, Mr. President," he smiled, "I hear the goal is to relax."

He gestured to the bartender who brought over a tray of shots, "I trust you will do me the honour of some shots."

He looked more at Nate than Tawney, for he knew Tawney better.

Nate nodded and took a shot “thanks for the invitation Howard, I think I needed to unwind more than I realized… though the dress code isn’t the most helpful.”

"When you're on the trail, you do what the campaign manager says," Howard poured a second shot, "when you're in this house, you do what the boss says," he gestured to Maria.

Big Party, Frankston Ranch, Texas

Vice President Dietrich arrived in Texas on Air Force Two, separate from the President,, and pulled up to the party accompanied with a small motorcade. He entered the party with as low of a profile as possible, finding himself a drink and a seat. He waited for others to find their way over to him so he could hold court before making his toast.
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The House Judiciary Chair, Representative Ibrahim Simpson, arrived at the party. As soon as he entered the crowded space, he kicked himself for making eye contact with Deb Feyrer, feeling obligated to speak to the woman.
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Deb who had been flirting harmlessly with Governor Bucknell gave a stony stare to Simpson, standing next to Wes, said nothing as he approached them.

[Alozia]

Howard Frankston glanced over at the assemblage of dignitaries, and approached, "Governor, Mr. President," he smiled, "I hear the goal is to relax."

He gestured to the bartender who brought over a tray of shots, "I trust you will do me the honour of some shots."

He looked more at Nate than Tawney, for he knew Tawney better.

Nate nodded and took a shot “thanks for the invitation Howard, I think I needed to unwind more than I realized… though the dress code isn’t the most helpful.”

"I must say I just got here, but if you two gentlemen will join me I suppose there is no harm in it." Richard responded.

[Sarenium]

"I think he's already of the opinion we fund ISIS madrassahs," Jillian replied with a smirk.

---

"Ah yes, wannabe slightly less controversial Arnold Wolf," smiled William.

Senator Merriam

"That wouldn't surprise me, honestly." She smiles, rolling her eyes. "I'm looking forward to watching politicians attempt comedy."

Zachary Prendergast

"He's not a bad guy, really..." Zachary said with that sort of imploring tone of someone who didn't much like talking about their relatives, shaking his head and taking another sip of his beer. "At least he's not expected to speak at this thing. Does your mom... do humor?"

"Her humor doesn't really do social restraints, dad has been trying to tone down the nature of her jokes for tonight, we'll see if it worked, but," he shrugged, "most people laugh."

Sadie Volker, Frankston Ranch

Sadie had arrived with her parents right on time. She was unsure of who exactly she would spend time with, with most of the individuals present being much more advanced in age than her. She decided to approach the individuals she identified as the children of Governor Prendergast and Senator Dayton respectively. She was a bit older than them, but certainly much closer to the two of them than most of the congressional fossils present.

William did not recognize this new entrant, "um, hello," he said kindly.

[Sanabel]

Nate nodded and took a shot “thanks for the invitation Howard, I think I needed to unwind more than I realized… though the dress code isn’t the most helpful.”

"When you're on the trail, you do what the campaign manager says," Howard poured a second shot, "when you're in this house, you do what the boss says," he gestured to Maria.

Big Party, Frankston Ranch, Texas

Vice President Dietrich arrived in Texas on Air Force Two, separate from the President,, and pulled up to the party accompanied with a small motorcade. He entered the party with as low of a profile as possible, finding himself a drink and a seat. He waited for others to find their way over to him so he could hold court before making his toast.
(Image)

The House Judiciary Chair, Representative Ibrahim Simpson, arrived at the party. As soon as he entered the crowded space, he kicked himself for making eye contact with Deb Feyrer, feeling obligated to speak to the woman.
(Image)

Deb who had been flirting harmlessly with Governor Bucknell gave a stony stare to Simpson, standing next to Wes, said nothing as he approached them.

“Senator,” Simpson said curtly to the woman. “How are you this evening?”

[Sarenium]

"When you're on the trail, you do what the campaign manager says," Howard poured a second shot, "when you're in this house, you do what the boss says," he gestured to Maria.



Deb who had been flirting harmlessly with Governor Bucknell gave a stony stare to Simpson, standing next to Wes, said nothing as he approached them.

“Senator,” Simpson said curtly to the woman. “How are you this evening?”

"Good, thank you," she replied, resisting every urge to call the police.

[The Grand Duchy Of Nova Capile]

“Senator,” Simpson said curtly to the woman. “How are you this evening?”

Puffing out his chest, Bucknell took a step forward, staring Simpson down with cold, dead eyes.

"Senator Feyrer and I were enjoying a private conversation," he growled. "Why don't you jus' move along, sonny?"

[The Orion Islands]

Governor Jack Chambers made sure to be at the Frankston Ranch. He wasn't going to be the one making to big speech, a fact that stuck in his craw a little. His massive ambition had been thwarted quite a bit. He had a few things to take care of before jetting off to Texas. He had to supervise moving the government of Nebraska back from the temporary capital, Grand Island. He had to deal with the fallout of the failed Porterite raid. He had received assurances that everything was alright. To have to face so many lawsuits so fast was quite a shock. He fired all the advisers who assured him the raid was ok. He chose to settle out of court with the ACLU and the others. The lawsuit was humiliating and gave that guy from New York a victim card. After being subjected to a "random search", Chambers made it on to the ranch. Chambers made a beeline straight towards Governor Richardson.
"Hello, Nathaniel. Good to see you."

"Good to see you Jack, how are you doing? Things seem a bit tense up in your state."

"Some morons in my office told me first, things would be horrible in Lincoln, and then that I could get away with shutting Brainless Bernie's operations down. Needless to say, a few people will not have jobs when I get back. How's Carolina?"

[The Orion Islands]

Everitt Colbert and his wife flew in from Utah. Apparently anyone who was important in Washington came, and apparently some of them got wild. He had heard many a story of Senators drinking themselves under tables. Everitt didn't know what to expect. He saw the motorcades and surmised that the current President and the next President and one big loser was here. Everitt and his wife went towards the bar, where he heard that a few members of his party were. He found old Kim Dunbar, Augusta Merriam, and someone who would be very important or a big loser.
"Hello, Senators. I hope none of you are driving tonight?"

[Sarenium]

Everitt Colbert and his wife flew in from Utah. Apparently anyone who was important in Washington came, and apparently some of them got wild. He had heard many a story of Senators drinking themselves under tables. Everitt didn't know what to expect. He saw the motorcades and surmised that the current President and the next President and one big loser was here. Everitt and his wife went towards the bar, where he heard that a few members of his party were. He found old Kim Dunbar, Augusta Merriam, and someone who would be very important or a big loser.
"Hello, Senators. I hope none of you are driving tonight?"

"Everitt," grinned Jillian, "come to party with the women?"

[Lavan Tiri]

Everitt Colbert and his wife flew in from Utah. Apparently anyone who was important in Washington came, and apparently some of them got wild. He had heard many a story of Senators drinking themselves under tables. Everitt didn't know what to expect. He saw the motorcades and surmised that the current President and the next President and one big loser was here. Everitt and his wife went towards the bar, where he heard that a few members of his party were. He found old Kim Dunbar, Augusta Merriam, and someone who would be very important or a big loser.
"Hello, Senators. I hope none of you are driving tonight?"

"Everitt!"

Kim Dunbar was white-girl wasted, as always, and she was a very giggly drunk. Michael shook hands with Colbert and his wife, grimacing wryly. "Sorry about Kim, she can't hold her alcohol at all, and Augusta encourages it."

"And I'm obviously dri-hic-ving," Kim said, "as soon as I can make my dead, shitty legs work!"

Kim cackled, and Mike shook his head. "You nearly died, angel, and here you are...trying to joke about it."

"Hey, I am joking about it."

"Well your jokes are almost as dead and shitty as your legs," Mike smirked, and dodged a thrown stress ball.

Wyatt Hagerty, seeing Everitt arrive, strolled over to the group. "Senators. Everitt," he rasped, giving the younger man a warm embrace, "glad to see you, son."

[Sarenium]

Everitt Colbert and his wife flew in from Utah. Apparently anyone who was important in Washington came, and apparently some of them got wild. He had heard many a story of Senators drinking themselves under tables. Everitt didn't know what to expect. He saw the motorcades and surmised that the current President and the next President and one big loser was here. Everitt and his wife went towards the bar, where he heard that a few members of his party were. He found old Kim Dunbar, Augusta Merriam, and someone who would be very important or a big loser.
"Hello, Senators. I hope none of you are driving tonight?"

"Everitt!"

Kim Dunbar was white-girl wasted, as always, and she was a very giggly drunk. Michael shook hands with Colbert and his wife, grimacing wryly. "Sorry about Kim, she can't hold her alcohol at all, and Augusta encourages it."

"And I'm obviously dri-hic-ving," Kim said, "as soon as I can make my dead, shitty legs work!"

Kim cackled, and Mike shook his head. "You nearly died, angel, and here you are...trying to joke about it."

"Hey, I am joking about it."

"Well your jokes are almost as dead and shitty as your legs," Mike smirked, and dodged a thrown stress ball.

Wyatt Hagerty, seeing Everitt arrive, strolled over to the group. "Senators. Everitt," he rasped, giving the younger man a warm embrace, "glad to see you, son."

"Oh, I am truly surrounded," Jillian mused, laughing to herself.