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[anti_altruisms]

It has been brought to my attention that some among us are concerned that the dead and undead may be a grave threat to those who reside in this city. [ He's a brat so he sure did link that article. ] Since that is the case, I thought I would propose a truly terrifying event that will strike fear in the hearts of all who live here.

[ INSERT DRAMATIC PAUSE HERE ]

A potluck.

[ A potluck, Archer?? ]

For those of you unfamiliar with the custom, it involves bringing your own favorite dish to a gathering and everyone sampling the food provided.

If you are dead, undead, or of supernatural origins, and would be interested in such a thing, let me know, and I'll be more than happy to organize it.

[ And with that, he cuts the feed. ]

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[tigerpoet]

I would love to attend! I can bake cookies, and if anyone has any dietary needs I can try to do some gluten-free ones too?

I'm not sure what sort of undead has dietary needs, but I wouldn't want to exclude them.

[anti_altruisms]

Cookies would be fine. If you're concerned about dietary restrictions, you could always make a batch and mark it gluten-free.

[battlefrenzy]

A potluck.

[What the heck, Archer.]

[anti_altruisms]

Did I stutter, Lancer?

[ Yes, a potluck. ]

text. un: dracula.

[goneforawalk]

i suppose i can follow a recipe or two

my tastes are awfully particular though so perhaps i should just bring wine

[anti_altruisms]

[ Looks at that username. Well, why not? ]

You can bring anything you like. I would hope anyone who falls into one of the three categories I mentioned won't be surprised by unusual flavors.

[dies]

I can't eat alive people food.

[ :c ]

But I like looking at it. Can I show up and just not eat anything or would that not be scary enough. I can rattle some chains around if that would make things spookier.

[anti_altruisms]

Even if you can't consume it, the idea is to bring something.

[ Food isn't exactly nutritious for him, but he can cook it and eat it anyway. ]

If you want to chase any party crashers away, I certainly wouldn't object.

[resenting]

An undead potluck.

[What a terrible idea. Like, it's seriously the worst idea he's heard in weeks.]

[It's hillarious and he loves it.]

Well, I think I'm still alive but I'd b happy to cook for it.

[anti_altruisms]

[ Thank you, he'll be here all week. ]

Would you? What kind of food do you make?

[sheisthewind]

[She appreciates the trolling.]

What a charming idea. I'll bring something.

[anti_altruisms]

[ It's a hard job, but somebody's gotta do it. ]

Much appreciated.

[ He rather likes the idea of this potluck now, actually. ]

I suppose I'll have to send out invitations whenever I decide to have it.

[ringlette]

I think that is a charming idea! I would be really curious to know how many of us are around!

[ It's a voice message, but the sparkles all around her can be somehow felt from the other side. ]

[anti_altruisms]

[ Marie, those sparkles of yours are deadly. Be careful with them!! ]

I'm a little curious myself, actually. Perhaps it will generate a sense of community.

[ He doubts it, but he might as well sound slightly positive. ]

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[moonlightalter]

A 'grave' threat? Really?

[The puns, they slay him.]

[anti_altruisms]

Is there a problem?

[ It was a great pun, okay. ]

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[dereban]

Oh nooooo, the most terrifying thing to all of living-kind: a potluck. Truly terrifying.

[ Her voice is dripping with sarcasm. ]

I'm not undead, but if you need an actual journalist to cover it, let me know. People just love images of food porn.

[anti_altruisms]

I'm glad you understand.

[ Two can play that sarcasm game. To the other point, though.... hmmm! ]

Honestly, I'd hadn't considered it. Tell me a little about your credentials.

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[tactically]

How foolish. Everyone dies. Some may even die multiple times. [Not that... he's speaking from experience or anything!!!] It has nothing to do with villainy.

[All of this probably sounds so fake coming from Gilgamesh's mouth but here we are.]

This sounds horribly mundane, but if it makes people uncomfortable, then so be it.

[Okay, that sounds more like him.]

[anti_altruisms]

Indeed.

[ He's sure you don't know anything about dying, Gilgamesh. Not even a little.

He hums quietly at that pronouncement. ]

So the king will grace us with his presence. [ Color him surprised. ] A potluck is a rather mundane tradition, it's true, but perhaps those attending can make it more interesting.

un: assassin...if only to match hahaha

[painalty]

Don't worry, Archer. I'll think of something truly fearsome to bring.

I hope the undead like French food.

[anti_altruisms]

The more fearsome, the better, I'm sure you know.

If they don't like it, it's their loss.

video; un: deathweaver

[respired]

[Is this what that other post was talking about? This is just Koltira backreading in agitated confusion; it's fine.]

Food is in ash in my mouth. Is that not the case for you?

[anti_altruisms]

[ The whole thing is kind of stupid, honestly. That's why he's out here trolling. ]

No. It doesn't sustain my body anymore, but I still eat it from time to time.

[ And cooks it, too, when he feels like it. ]

My circumstances are likely different from yours, though.

[whateternityis]

'Or of supernatural origin,' huh.

[gaveitaway]

I would think "occult" and "ethereal" fall under that category, wouldn't you say?

[Listen. This sounds fun, and also food.]

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[gaveitaway]

[This is the voice of one Very British Southern Pansy Angel.]

Oh, this sounds like a lovely idea!

Technically I was discorporated for a while, though not precisely dead. Had to possess a willing body, actually. She was very nice! It was a rather interesting experience.

...I don't suppose this might require one to learn how to cook?

[Can fruit salad count?]

[anti_altruisms]

[ Aziraphale for cutest angel ever. ]

I would prefer if people made something, naturally, but I do understand not everyone has an expertise in cooking.

[ He'll accept store-bought stuff but only if it's High Quality, okay. ]

Are you possessing someone now, or do you have your own corporeal form?

[ There is a distinction, and he is aware of the difference! ]

text; un: contender

[problemagus]

( Whaddup, son. )

I'd like to volunteer to organize.

( Kiritsugu, you're not undead. You barely even qualify as 'supernatural.' Is this just a shameless promotion for his hotel? You know he cannot cook for shit, right? )

[anti_altruisms]

[ S'up, dad. ]

Did you have something in particular in mind?

[ Or rather, somewhere. ]

[hero_of_her]

You know if the idea is to get people to realize everyone here is in the same boat and we shouldn't be suspicious of each other, it would make more sense to be clear if everyone is invited or not.

[anti_altruisms]

[ And here's Shirou, totally missing the point of this post. Why is he not surprised. ]

I made it clear who's invited.

u/n: tealeaf, text

[shadowonthe]

I mean, if we're figuratively and literally raising hell, then sure. I can figure something out to bring.

[anti_altruisms]

As long as at least some of us can eat it, bring whatever you like.

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[galatining]

Wonderful idea!

Food is the best bonding experience there is.

[Is he going to sharing his cooking? Yes. Yes he is.]

[anti_altruisms]

[ Yes, good. Bring us the knightly cooking, Gawain. ]

I'm not sure how much "bonding" will actually take place, but I expect it will be interesting nonetheless.

How have you been, Gawain?

[ They haven't talked in....a while, wow. ]

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[offshoots]

[Rita, the definition of TLDR.]

Halloween was a couple of months ago.

But, man, you're getting into the spirit too, huh?

[anti_altruisms]

And yet, even with Halloween passed, many of us are still quite dead.

[ Archer, pls. ]

Let's just say I feel a little more motivated than usual.

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[gwenhwyfar]

[ While Gawain going means Gwenhwyfar may be more open to going, she's nervous. ]

... Is this really a good idea?

[anti_altruisms]

I can assure you, anyone who tries to make it a bad idea will certainly regret it.

[ Wow, ominous much, Archer?? ]

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[howlmyrage]

A potluck? A spooky ghost potluck?

[ Jeanne Alter almost wants to laugh, but she manages to avoid it because there are better things to do than pissing where you eat, as it were. ]

Are you sure you wouldn't be happier cooking everything yourself?

[anti_altruisms]

[ omg Jeanne, you can't just come in here and call him out like this, hdu!!! ]

I'm not going to make everything.

[ That would defeat the purpose of calling it a potluck, gosh. He's still gonna make a lot, though. ]

If people want it to be spooky, I won't discourage it.

[ He's gonna look dapper af, personally, but whatever. ]

voice; un: athanasia

[trivialization]

If I were in the exorcism trade I'd be taking you up on this, you know.

Or be doing the inviting.

In any case you can mark me down for a jambalaya and wine.

[anti_altruisms]

I've not heard from an exorcists yet, but I would certainly hope to avoid any foolishness if one did decide to come.

[ He's pretty sure they have enough of a varied group, a wholesale exorcism would be a foolish enterprise anyway. ]

So noted. And you are?

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[coralroot]

Do I count if I got stuck in a time loop where I just kept dying over and over?

[anti_altruisms]

[ Welp. ]

If you'd like to come, that would be fine.

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[satanslash]

Do uh... do demons count? I ain't dead, last I checked, just... half demon.

[anti_altruisms]

That would fall under the supernatural category.

[ So yes, it counts. ]

[necroyalty]

I'm afraid I can't cook without the risk of setting an entire house ablaze, but I could use the company.

[anti_altruisms]

If you'd just like to bring a favorite wine, that's fine.

[ The point is to bring something, after all. ]

It seems as though there will be quite a few of us so company won't be lacking.