Making an entrance
There's always a lull at the start of a LARP while some people try to get the last few bits of their costume together, read their character sheets, or wait to make a big entrance. I like to call this the "Lets Have Our Characters Make Awkward Small Talk" time.
Also, Happy 4th of July eve! Hope all you American Weregeeks have a good time this weekend. Stay safe! Don't explode anything but fireworks!!