Laughing, Shaggy started at the plate he had uncovered to show off his new toy, to let them know what he had brought out for options. Spreading his hands out to show the horde of yummy things he and Scooby had made for them.
"Ok, ok... Starting here, is a set of cream cheese pinwheels. The outside layer is a flour tortilla coating in a thin layer of cream cheese and then I like' layered for you guys some deli meats. I added some roasted chicken, honey ham, and a roast beef for Fred."
Pointing out each flavor and each of the plates where they sat. Not against mixing flavors, but it was better to savor each option individually than cramming them all on one plate. That was saved for more professional pallets like him and Scooby to be able to identify all the delicious flavors without sacrificing the space.
"And the green tortilla ones are a veggie option for me but feel free to take if you want some. Then over here I made some cucumber sandwiches, tuna salad, creamy vegetable, egg salad and chicken avocado spread. There are two different chips in this bowl, and I brought out a French onion dip and some salsa. And a plate of some carrots and celery, that also could be dipped. And finally, we have Lemonade in buggy proof cups!"
Making grand gestures to the bounty provided, Scooby made sure they took it all in before giving the command. Wanting to start himself, so theatrics were only so long before the dog gave in to his hunger.
"Rig r'in!"
With plates being handed out, the Gang slowly picked and choose from the collection of tasty grub that the guys had brought out. Toothpick sabers nabbed, and drinks were passed out. Not taking very long for each member to load up their dishes and letting the ladies settle on the chairs on either side of the main bow window on their porch, and the guys plopped down either next to the door on the floor or at the edge of the stairs.
Sipping and snacking, they broke into loose conversations on the porch.
"How was the Mystery Machine, Fred?"
Curious on how their other member of the gang was doing, Velma looked over at the man sitting on the stairs. Waiting till he scarfed the finger sandwich he was working on before responding.
"She is doing well. Nothing major but was just checking her air filter and fluid levels. I needed to add some coolant, but overall she was doing pretty good." Munching on another cucumber sandwich, Fred chewed it a bit before asking the ladies how they had been out in the front.
"Well, nothing much really." Daphne replied, getting up to pour herself more lemonade in her MLP cup that no doubt belonged to her best friend and current My Little Pony fan. Thankful she got that one, over Fred's He-man cup... Since he would have been sulky to not get it, compared to Velma's indifference for someone enjoying her cup. Being less possessive than the silly leader man and his love for the 80's cartoon. As he was sipping on it, awaiting their comment to his question.
"We did some weeding, and a few small flowers were added to the front. Since we lost some perennials in this weird up and down weather we have been having." Velma added, snagging a pinwheel from Shaggy's plate from where he sat beside her. Stabbing at it with her toothpick and plucking it from below and popping it in her mouth to sample. Trying the veggie version and nodding at the pleasant flavor.
"..."
Narrowing his eyes at the steal, Shaggy pulled out one of the swords from his plate and held it accusingly at the woman beside him. Wiggling a red colored toothpick in her general direction.
"How could you?! You dare steal from my plate, En-guard! Defend your honor with thine plastic! Forsooth and other like' Shakespearean words!"
Staring at him for a second, Velma processed the accusing taunt that had at first sounded more serious ten what came before. And the silly thrusts of the tooth pick for what it was... Just Shaggy goofing around, and he wasn't serious or upset at her stealing his snack from his plate. He was just being overly dramatic to be a ham about the theft. She just was surprised at first at the 'how could you' before realizing it moved on to be accosted by a three-inch piece of plastic in demanding for the snacks honor.
So, who was she to back down from a challenge?
"Have at thee, cur! I challenge you to a duel!"
Wielding her own tan toothpick saber, she leaned over the arm of the chair she was sitting on to cross swords with Shaggy. Tapping the little pieces of plastic together in a mock combat in the span of inches. Lots of little wrist flicks and wiggling at each other. Hitting the two swords together, occasionally poking at one another past the colored toothpick's defense. Tongues out to one side, as their focus was on the battle that they were engaged in.
"Oh brother..." Sighed Daphne, watching the battle unfold one chair over. Even to the point that Scooby wanted to join in and swung at Fred with his own toothpick. Fred's blue sword clashing against Scooby's black one. Leaving the Red head, the only one not being attacked... not that she wanted to add to the outrageous display unfolding in the porch. Shaking her head at it all.
...Though it did leave her the only one to be able to indulge in the snacks unhindered.
"Isn't there something better to do with your time?" Daphne sighed, pushing back the small part of her mind that wanted to join in to the fray. Duel wielding a tooth pick in each hand and positioning herself between the two groups to show them both how to properly do it! But she didn't give in, taking the high road that was paved with hassle free snacking. Chewing at the end of her white toothpick and using it for its normal purpose.
What? She had been working hard in the garden and deserved some uncomplicated cream cheese snacks. Nothing wrong with that!
"Ah!"
Thrusting up his sword up in the air like the Sword of Omens, Shaggy's one word drew the attention of the other duelers. All stopping their fight to look at what he wanted to say. Only being interrupted as a car lazily drove by, rumbling off in the street in front of the house. Making it to the corner before disappearing and leaving the road empty as they waited for Shaggy to add to his exclamation. All eyes staring in wait for what he had to say.
"Let's play a game!"
Looking at each other, the rest of the gang wasn't sure what to make of it. It wasn't the first time that he had offered a game idea, but they had worked most of the day. So the gang really didn't have the energy to play another intense game of tag.
Stabbing another pinwheel, Daphne quickly munched on it before finishing it off to speak.
"As long as I don't have to move, I am up for a game." She mainly said wanting to be lazy and enjoy the snacks that the guys had provided. Not that Velma had worked her hard in the garden, but it sure did murder on her back and knees. So less moving, the better. And the seat she was on was comfortable.
"Yeah, depends on the idea Shag." Fred agreed. He had been just loafing around the house and watching TV just minutes ago, but he was enjoying just sitting around and enjoy the rest of the gang's company. So, he didn't want to break the setting.
"Hm..."
Not to tell the gang or anything, but Shaggy didn't actually have an idea when he so confidently thrust the sword into the sky. More that he wanted to enjoy their company more, and thought a game might be fun. twitching his mouth and goatee off to one side, he played with the sword as he noticed yet another car roll by their house.
They weren't on a main street, but one was close enough that cars did pass by from time to time. Staring between the car and his toothpick, an idea finally hit him!
"How about a Car game?"
