My Land, My Rules

This would be the first time people gathered here in the New Year, so Nell wanted to make it a little special for everyone. She had carefully handpainted and baked mugs for each person so they'd each have their own special one for when they were here.

Leaning into the plates of latkes that kept appearing, Nell had prepared various toppings and sides to go with them, including applesauce, a pomegranate and honey topping, and a cilantro mint chutney. She also had a curried butternut squash and apple soup simmering on the stove as well as a variety of pastries for sweets after dinner.

The kittens were mostly dozing, though they'd no doubt rouse themselves when company came in to get their petting and snuggling in.

Nell was rather tired after her day at work and then rushing home to get the orders from her own store ready to ship out in the morning. Which meant her food offerings were a little less involved than they might otherwise have been. Still, there was a stew and freshly baked biscuits as well as various nibbles and the usual offerings for dessert.

Once everything was all set out and ready to go, she settled herself in front of the gas fire with a book and a cup of tea. And, within seconds, she had two kittens snuggled in her lap as well.

Nell had added the basics for making a variety of nachos to her usuals tonight. Lana and the Detective had been handwavily notified of the date change and Nell hoped they'd be able to make it. She was also hoping Gladio would be interested in staying over again tonight since that would be just the perfect end to the evening.

The kittens were out and about being adorable and getting into everything.