GP - dreaming of a black christmas
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The repurposed railway arches that housed Beagle's bar and restaurant were decked in shades of black: black christmas trees glittering with sparkly and satiny black ornaments, black wreaths with perfectly tied bows, black garlands draping along the walls and bar, ribbons edging the long banquet benches in the restaurant dining room. A gentle snow seemed to fall from the ceiling, a specially designed lighting effect much more pleasant than the cold and wet that would've accompanied real snow. Christmas music played over hidden speakers, setting the mood without interfering with conversation.
The Kraken Black Christmas feast was a different spin on the holiday than you'd find most places, and yet, a christmas feast all the same. All the flavors of the season were there, both in the bar's specialty cocktails and in the feast itself, served banquet-style to those fortunate enough to get tickets - mulled wine, egg nog, roasts and stuffing and puddings, and so much more. Yet the food and drinks all shared the same theme as the decor, shades of black augmented with squid ink, charcoal, or black sesame seeds.
Guests had been encouraged to continue the theme with black festive attire, but it wasn't required, and spots of color could be found here and there along the table or mingling in the bar. There was one thing everyone could agree on, though. No matter how black the theme, the mood was anything but dark.
The Kraken Black Christmas feast was a different spin on the holiday than you'd find most places, and yet, a christmas feast all the same. All the flavors of the season were there, both in the bar's specialty cocktails and in the feast itself, served banquet-style to those fortunate enough to get tickets - mulled wine, egg nog, roasts and stuffing and puddings, and so much more. Yet the food and drinks all shared the same theme as the decor, shades of black augmented with squid ink, charcoal, or black sesame seeds.
Guests had been encouraged to continue the theme with black festive attire, but it wasn't required, and spots of color could be found here and there along the table or mingling in the bar. There was one thing everyone could agree on, though. No matter how black the theme, the mood was anything but dark.
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Date: 2016-12-10 12:43 am (UTC)"I hope he'll be able to join you before the evening is over, but I'm happy to keep you company until then."
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Date: 2016-12-10 12:50 am (UTC)"I can think of no one I would enjoy more." Bond leaned in to kiss her cheek. "Happy Christmas , Victoria . "
On Dec 9, 2016 4:43 PM, "show_me_something - DW Comment" < dw_null@dreamwidth.org> wrote:
[image: show_me_something: (Default)] show_me_something http://show-me-something.dreamwidth.org/profile replied to a comment you left in a Dreamwidth entry "GP - dreaming of a black christmas" http://londoncallingrpg.dreamwidth.org/70607.html. The comment they replied to was:
"I gave Q a ticket but he was waist deep in a project. I'm not sure if he'll come or not," Bond replied, a touch sad, a touch hopeful. "You know how it is with work. Free moments come when they come."
The reply was:
"When they come, usually far too rarely." It was one of the things about retirement that had taken the longest to grow accustomed to, as much as Victoria had.
"I hope he'll be able to join you before the evening is over, but I'm happy to keep you company until then."
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Date: 2016-12-10 08:12 pm (UTC)"I'll be sure to let Ivan know you didn't leave me to fend for myself tonight. He'll love that," she teased.
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Date: 2016-12-11 02:39 am (UTC)"I'm not sure I want to be on Ivan's bad side. Or his good side either, frankly," he tease, his eyes sparkling as he smiled.
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Date: 2016-12-13 08:41 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2016-12-14 09:17 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2016-12-15 08:13 pm (UTC)"I know how hard it can be with work, but tell me you have some plans for the holidays?"
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Date: 2016-12-20 05:10 am (UTC)"There are a few parties, and Q and I will likely trim a tree, but work rarely allows for plans. I wouldn't mind spending the holiday somewhere warm, though...work or pleasure, either way," he replied casually.
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Date: 2016-12-21 10:06 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2016-12-25 07:53 am (UTC)"A very good idea. I am quite looking forward to swimming, a good beer, and plenty of rest. I've got a feeling I'll be going to China soon to investigate the Em-drive business to see if there's any weight to it," he said casually, then sipped his drink.
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Date: 2016-12-26 07:32 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2016-12-29 10:29 am (UTC)"It is. It seems like it always has been," he agreed. "I don't mind. Appalling love for Queen and country and all..."