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@ask-penelopepen
Rules
"Oh, hiii! Can I offer you a quote?"
// Mun speaking - Blog is 18+ due to the nature of Date Everything - NSFW asks are allowed - RPing, Magic!Anons, and chatter are allowed - Anons who have identifiers will be kept track of - Remember there's a person behind the screen Stay respectful!
does it at all bother you that i use office supplies to draw instead of work?? also you're very very pretty and soo cool and interesting im a huge fan (≧▽≦)
"Not at all! Drawing is a perfect thing to do with office supplies. I'm glad you haven't abandoned using them!"
The only wrong idea you could get its that I dont like you. Wich yeah I do like you
"Oh..oh gosh. Office Romance Magazine told me this might happen. Thank...thank you!"
You are very... Uh...
Yeah I aint spelling that
"I...I thank you! But if you keep telling me things like that I might get the wrong idea!
Your loving fans need to know: do you know you’re cute?
"That's a funny joke, but be careful! If people keep saying that, I might get the wrong idea."
how do you feel about Mac making you obsolete?
"It's okay Penelope, deep breaths" "It's not Mac's fault! But there are also people out there who haven't abandoned office supplies!."
*hands you a puppy and runs away*
Penelope looks frazzled at the dog being shoved into her arms. "W..wait! I don't know how to take care of it!"
Penelope smiles as she sees Barry, her excitement palpable.
“Barry, hey!”
She greets, walking up to him. Her arms gripping the pink pages of the post-it-notes.
“You’re just who I was looking for! You see, office romance magazine has this quote-“
She clears her throat.
“”The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is extra” - the Pebble” She recites.
“It always knows what to say. Except, I don’t know what about me is extra, kinda just ordinary, so I was thinking ‘why not work on your appearance Penelope’” She pauses with an awkward laugh, before continuing in an equally frantic tone
“Ah, then I thought of you and you showed up, and well..” She laughs again in a pause, still awkwardly
“Do you have any tips?”
@ask-penelopepen
[Barry brightens, hearing Penelope's voice. He's been told before that she has a similar energy to him, though he's not sure in what way. Regardless, nothing makes him happier than being of service to his fellow inanimates.]
Penelope, darling! Hello, hello! Firstly, love, just look at you already! As if you could be anything less than absolutely extraordinary!
If you're looking for appearance altering, that's certainly my lane! Happy to help however you may want, though you're already stunning, darling! I'm happy to dabble with your make-up, of course, but the root of that remains: confidence in yourself! There is nothing more appealing than confidence! Even if we may struggle with it...
Penelope pushes up her glasses at Barry's comments towards her appearance. "Ah ha ha...that was a good joke." She says in response to him, laughing.
"But this quote from the Motivational Office Quotes Calendar, one of my favorites, from Albert Feinstein says, "Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value."" She pauses, "And well, I was thinking, what do people Value? And how to not be a complete and total disaster...and I realized that physical appearance was one of those things! Things that I lack..." "So.. how do you look good?"
[Barry's face does not falter, though an eyebrow quirks slightly at Penelope's words.]
My dear, there was no joke! You're stunning - I'm not one to lie about that! Your eyes? Beautiful! Your smile? Enchanting! Your hair is perfectly done, colorful and expressive just like you are! You're splendidly put together, how could anyone not appreciate your beauty?
I suppose people do place a lot of value on physical appearances... generally, I try to take care of myself and my appearance as best I can! Proper skincare and haircare, hygiene and cleanliness - any added make-up is for fun and flair, after all! A way to express yourself and your creativity, to turn that into confidence! Shimmer to bring out your eyes, colors to make your lips pop! They're all ways to draw attention to the gorgeous looks you already have - I don't make people look good, I make people feel good, I like to think.
Penelope is unsure as to how to respond to the news that Berry was not joking. She freezes.
"O..oh! I..I don't know about that."
"And, well, how do I do I feel good then? And not be such a disaster..." She fiddles with her papers, her demeanor having shifted from bubbly and a little frazzled to something a bit more downcast. She's sure she must have a motivational quote for something like this, and yet she isn't looking for one - waiting earnestly for Barry's response.
It's okay if you aren't sure about that. Know that I am - and it's my business to be right about, too.
[Barry softens at Penelope's uncertainty, affably squeezing her arm with a smaller smile.]
The first steps to feeling good, hmm... they all circle back to taking care of yourself. Eating enough, sleeping enough, drinking enough water, doing enough activity... but no matter how good our bodies can feel, I know how hard it can be for our minds to follow. It's about... learning to have confidence in yourself, loving yourself in every aspect you can manage - that comfortability in your own skin is what promotes feeling good.
Amir says that if you don't think you're pretty, it can be helpful to simply state it into the mirror, anyways. Little things - I have nice eyes, my hair looks nice today. By saying those silly little affirmations, we force our brain to listen as much as we can. If you can't think of anything positive, darling, starting off neutral is good, too. But there are so many positive things about you!
You keep things organized so well, and you have a mind like a steel trap! I adore your quotes, Penelope, it's so impressive how many you can remember, and so easily! You're amazing in that and so many other ways, love. Really.
Penelope takes notes as Barry speaks, furrowing her brows as she does so. She repeats each things she writes down softly to herself. "I..I can try these!" She says after she finishes, adding, "I knew coming to you would be the right move. You always look your best and you know so much about this! It's so impressive. I wouldn't know where to begin with make up and looks and-" She sighs as if she is overwhelmed at the thought of it all.
[Though flustered, Barry is warmed by the idea that he's been able to help. He gives her an eager side hug, careful not to disturb her many notes.]
Well now, I can hardly believe that, you lovely thing! That's the secret, darling, to make-up - it's okay if you're a beginner with it, there's only ever room to improve the craft, and all it does is make things aware of pre-existing beauty! I admire you greatly, Penelope, I do hope you know.
Penelope blinks. "You...admire me?" She says in disbelief. She looks at him, "I really do admire you and all your knowledge around make up. All I have are these quotes, but... I'll try your advice too."
Of course I admire you, darling! You're so on top of things and well organized, you can recall any quote you need at any time - those are practically superpowers, as far as I'm aware! People like you, think you're sweet - if anything, I mostly annoy those who get stuck with me!
But if - if you're sure I've been of service, darling, well - I'm happy!
Penelope blinks, not entirely sure how to react. After a brief pause she speaks in a soft voice.
“I..I don’t know what to say…” she admits, before adding in a firm voice, “But I don’t think you’re annoying."
Penelope smiles as she sees Barry, her excitement palpable.
“Barry, hey!”
She greets, walking up to him. Her arms gripping the pink pages of the post-it-notes.
“You’re just who I was looking for! You see, office romance magazine has this quote-“
She clears her throat.
“”The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is extra” - the Pebble” She recites.
“It always knows what to say. Except, I don’t know what about me is extra, kinda just ordinary, so I was thinking ‘why not work on your appearance Penelope’” She pauses with an awkward laugh, before continuing in an equally frantic tone
“Ah, then I thought of you and you showed up, and well..” She laughs again in a pause, still awkwardly
“Do you have any tips?”
@ask-penelopepen
[Barry brightens, hearing Penelope's voice. He's been told before that she has a similar energy to him, though he's not sure in what way. Regardless, nothing makes him happier than being of service to his fellow inanimates.]
Penelope, darling! Hello, hello! Firstly, love, just look at you already! As if you could be anything less than absolutely extraordinary!
If you're looking for appearance altering, that's certainly my lane! Happy to help however you may want, though you're already stunning, darling! I'm happy to dabble with your make-up, of course, but the root of that remains: confidence in yourself! There is nothing more appealing than confidence! Even if we may struggle with it...
Penelope pushes up her glasses at Barry's comments towards her appearance. "Ah ha ha...that was a good joke." She says in response to him, laughing.
"But this quote from the Motivational Office Quotes Calendar, one of my favorites, from Albert Feinstein says, "Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value."" She pauses, "And well, I was thinking, what do people Value? And how to not be a complete and total disaster...and I realized that physical appearance was one of those things! Things that I lack..." "So.. how do you look good?"
[Barry's face does not falter, though an eyebrow quirks slightly at Penelope's words.]
My dear, there was no joke! You're stunning - I'm not one to lie about that! Your eyes? Beautiful! Your smile? Enchanting! Your hair is perfectly done, colorful and expressive just like you are! You're splendidly put together, how could anyone not appreciate your beauty?
I suppose people do place a lot of value on physical appearances... generally, I try to take care of myself and my appearance as best I can! Proper skincare and haircare, hygiene and cleanliness - any added make-up is for fun and flair, after all! A way to express yourself and your creativity, to turn that into confidence! Shimmer to bring out your eyes, colors to make your lips pop! They're all ways to draw attention to the gorgeous looks you already have - I don't make people look good, I make people feel good, I like to think.
Penelope is unsure as to how to respond to the news that Berry was not joking. She freezes.
"O..oh! I..I don't know about that."
"And, well, how do I do I feel good then? And not be such a disaster..." She fiddles with her papers, her demeanor having shifted from bubbly and a little frazzled to something a bit more downcast. She's sure she must have a motivational quote for something like this, and yet she isn't looking for one - waiting earnestly for Barry's response.
It's okay if you aren't sure about that. Know that I am - and it's my business to be right about, too.
[Barry softens at Penelope's uncertainty, affably squeezing her arm with a smaller smile.]
The first steps to feeling good, hmm... they all circle back to taking care of yourself. Eating enough, sleeping enough, drinking enough water, doing enough activity... but no matter how good our bodies can feel, I know how hard it can be for our minds to follow. It's about... learning to have confidence in yourself, loving yourself in every aspect you can manage - that comfortability in your own skin is what promotes feeling good.
Amir says that if you don't think you're pretty, it can be helpful to simply state it into the mirror, anyways. Little things - I have nice eyes, my hair looks nice today. By saying those silly little affirmations, we force our brain to listen as much as we can. If you can't think of anything positive, darling, starting off neutral is good, too. But there are so many positive things about you!
You keep things organized so well, and you have a mind like a steel trap! I adore your quotes, Penelope, it's so impressive how many you can remember, and so easily! You're amazing in that and so many other ways, love. Really.
Penelope takes notes as Barry speaks, furrowing her brows as she does so. She repeats each things she writes down softly to herself. "I..I can try these!" She says after she finishes, adding, "I knew coming to you would be the right move. You always look your best and you know so much about this! It's so impressive. I wouldn't know where to begin with make up and looks and-" She sighs as if she is overwhelmed at the thought of it all.
[Though flustered, Barry is warmed by the idea that he's been able to help. He gives her an eager side hug, careful not to disturb her many notes.]
Well now, I can hardly believe that, you lovely thing! That's the secret, darling, to make-up - it's okay if you're a beginner with it, there's only ever room to improve the craft, and all it does is make things aware of pre-existing beauty! I admire you greatly, Penelope, I do hope you know.
Penelope blinks. "You...admire me?" She says in disbelief. She looks at him, "I really do admire you and all your knowledge around make up. All I have are these quotes, but... I'll try your advice too."
//: looking for a specific character's ask blog? *cracks knuckles* here's a very much non-exhaustive alphabetical list... where I could find them. Please reblog/comment/shoot me a DM if I've missed anyone, I did my best, but I'm 100% sure I've missed a few (as we all know, Tumblr's search engine SUCKS, and I won't have found everyone naturally)! They'll be added!
Able:
Airyn:
Amir:
Arma:
Artt:
Barry: @asking-barry-styles
Bathsheba:
Beau:
Ben-Hwa:
Betty: @ask-betty-the-bed
Beverly:
Bobby:
Bodhi:
Cabrizzio:
Cam: @ask-yourtrashcan @into-the-junkyard @trash-cameron
Captain Jacques Pierrot:
Celia:
Chairemi:
Chance: @the-lucky-die
Connie:
Curt & Rod: @doubleshadeaskz
Daemon: @thebuginthebeaker
Daisuke: @daisuke-dishware
Dante:
Dasha:
Diana:
Dirk: @yourdirtylaundry
Dishy:
Dolly: @lingerie-lectures @ask-dolly-the-dust-bunny
Dorian: @imjustadoor @ask-the-door
Doug:
Dunk:
Drysdale: @ask-drysdale
Eddie & Volt: @ask-breakerbox-boys @askthebreakerbox @ask-eddie-and-volt
Fantina:
Farya:
Florence:
Freddy:
Friar Errol:
Gaia:
The Hanks: @ask-the-hanks @askthehousehomies @into-the-hectorverse
Harper:
Hector: @hectorvalentino @hectorvalentinoairnesto @yandrehector @self-aware-hector-askblog @into-the-hectorverse @circus-animal @conversingwiththegrates @vented-frustrations @spider-in-the-vents
Henry Hoove:
Hero Hime:
Holly:
I, Ronaldini:
Jean Loo: @askjeanloopissoir
Jerry: @trinket-keeper
Johnny Splash: @johnny-splash-official
Keith: @key-ith
Keyes:
Koa:
Kopi:
Kristof:
Lucinda: @ask-lucindal
Luke Nuke'm:
Lux:
Lyric: @ask-the-golden-tome
Mac: (me :D @pocketpc-asks)
Maggie:
Mateo: @ask-mateo-manta
Memoria:
Michael Transaction:
Miranda Dulce Tostadora:
Mitchell Linn:
Monique:
Nightmare:
Parker: @parkers-unearthly-delights
Penelope: @ask-penelopepen
Pheonicia:
Prissy:
Rebel:
Reggie: @belovedbyrejection
River:
Rongomaiwhenua:
The Sassy Chap:
Scandalabra:
Shelly: @shelf-stable-asks
Sinclaire:
Skylar:
Sophia:
Stefan:
Stella:
Stepford:
Teddy:
Telly:
Textbox Chan:
Timmy/Timothy: @ask-timmy
Tina:
Tony:
Tydus:
Tyrell:
Vaughn: @snaptrapvaughn
Wallace:
Washford: @washcyclequestions
Willi:
Wyndolyn:
xxXShadowl0rd420Xxx / Skips: @questioningshad0ws @xxxshadowlord420xxxasks @ask-the-shadow-lord
Zoey:
Misc/Multi Character Blogs
@incorrect-date-everything-quotes
@high5specs
@ask-everything
@random-dateable-askblog
@headcanon-everything
@askthedateables
@askthedateablez
@date-everything-hcs
@100-questions-w-the-dateables
@talk-to-everything
@de-spicy-asks
@date-everything-hotel-edition
@ask-date-everything
@date-some-things
OC blogs
@fantasticredshirt
@my-musess (Washford, Drysdale, OC)
@cilebailey
@duct-bugs (Hector, OC)
@ashers-hector (Hector, OC)
@hectors-ambrosia (Hector, OC)
@reduce-reuse-resse-cycle
.... half my tags broke. does tumblr have a cap on how many people you can tag that i didn't know about :narrows_eyes:
Penelope walks through the doors of the Breaker Box. She smiles at Volt and Eddie; a little awkward, but happy nonetheless.
“Hi Volt! Hello Eddie.”
She says softly, seeming no more frazzled than usual. It wasn’t a common sight to see her there. She sits down at the bar.
“What drink do you recommend?”
Eddie gives a little nod. After finishing with some other patrons he heads over to Penelope. He hums in thought. "If you like sweet and fruity I recommend a cosmopolitan... If you prefer something more simple there is whiskey... My favorite is the whiskey sour, but I don't think many like it all that much." He waits intently for her answer, and seems rather annoyed even if it's an obvious front if you know him well enough. She may not see past it.
Penelope pushes up her glasses, which always seem to be falling down, as she considers the options. She is a little intimidated by Eddie's annoyance, but doesn't let that hamper her bubbly attitude - even if she is a bit more awkward than usual. "Oh! I, uh, I think a Cosmopolitan!" She says before pausing, "I'm trying to get out more - the motivational quote of the day is "strangers are just friends waiting to happen!" and it's never been wrong..." "I'm rambling again, aren't I?"
Eddie takes note of the quote she gave him. "That's a nice quote." He's blunt, but he means well. He goes away and makes the drink, coming back a few minutes later. He bites the inside of his cheek slightly, though it's easy to miss. "You're fine to ramble or whatever." Again blunt, but him meaning well seems more obvious now even if still subtle. He sets down the drink before turning and helping some other patron, though he seems to be listening.
//omg hiii another blog to follow hehe. My Eddie being secretly a softie kinda <3 jus a smidge.
Penelope takes a sip of the cosmopolitan and smiles, pleased with the taste. "This is really good!" She comments, a little awkward but clearly making an effort to connect.
She mumbles under her breath, "Come on Penelope you can do this." before taking a deep breath. "I'm trying to make more friends. I figure it must be a numbers game, and I know everyone hangs out here or at the Tipsy Tumblr so..."
The bar area of the club seems to have calmed down now, so Eddie has returned over to Penelope. "I'm glad you like it." He pauses to think about the last comment. "Personally, it's about finding someone you click with. Not just meeting people..." He sighs and pauses again. "Just don't push yourself to be friends with someone who doesn't make you feel good is what I mean I guess." He turns back around to clean some glasses, though he's still listening. Maybe he's more friendly than he acts. He doesn't seem uncomfortable, just awkward if anything.
//hehe ty! I actually do not know Penelope's story (I did watch the storyline, but I don't remember the theme just the actions?) So I hope my writing of these two works well for her <3
Penelope takes another sip of her cosmopolitan. "Well, meeting people is kind of like a job interview for becoming friends, right?" She says, before rummaging through her papers. ""We meet people for a reason. Either they're a blessing or a lesson." from Motivational Office Quote Calendar." She recites, before adding, "There really is a motivational quote for everything."
Eddie seems to have to think harder about what to say. "Maybe in a sense... It's not a professional setting. Making friends should be relaxing and natural. Or whatever. In my opinion I guess." He sighs. "That quote is right though." He does not elaborate even if it's implied he knows it personally. "Quality over quantity I guess is how to put it..." He sighs as he moves to cleaning the counter. The bar seems to be emptying out now.
//hehe what does that line mean?
Penelope finishes her cosmopolitan, a thoughtful expression crossing her face as she thinks. "Quality over Quantity.." She mumbles to herself, considering what Eddie said.
She whispers to herself, seemingly trying to get the courage to say something. "Come on Penelope, you can do it!" She takes a deep breath before asking, "Could you help me with the whole friend thing. I mean, you've been natural to talk to - not that I....not that I'm asking to be friends...if you don't want to, that is."
Eddie seems surprised by Penelope asking for help with making friends. Eddie is turned around as he runs a hand through his hair and mumbles something. He turns back to Penelope. "I... I don't think I'm the best for helping making friends..." He seems a bit stunned and struggling to figure out what to say. "I uh... I don't mind being friends. I guess or uh whatever just..." He can't seem figure out what else to say.
//Hey! You've stunned Eddie. What's your next move?
Penelope panics a little at Eddie's stunned silence. "I..I mean, you don't have to! I was just thinking you knew so much about it, and I'm so not good at it, that maybe you could help. But..but you absolutely don't have to!" She rambles a little frantically.
She sighs and calms herself. "Office Romance Magazine says you can't hit a home run if you don't risk striking out. Obviously that's meant more for romance, and I definitely don't have good luck with dating either, but I think maybe it applies to friendship too? I thought maybe I'd just ask."
Im not joking Im deadass serius its just that when Im serius I sound like Im joking and when Im joking I sound serius I hate it
But I still love u my cute bean
"O-oh!" She doesn't quite know how to respond. "Thank..thank you!"
Penelope walks through the doors of the Breaker Box. She smiles at Volt and Eddie; a little awkward, but happy nonetheless.
“Hi Volt! Hello Eddie.”
She says softly, seeming no more frazzled than usual. It wasn’t a common sight to see her there. She sits down at the bar.
“What drink do you recommend?”
Eddie gives a little nod. After finishing with some other patrons he heads over to Penelope. He hums in thought. "If you like sweet and fruity I recommend a cosmopolitan... If you prefer something more simple there is whiskey... My favorite is the whiskey sour, but I don't think many like it all that much." He waits intently for her answer, and seems rather annoyed even if it's an obvious front if you know him well enough. She may not see past it.
Penelope pushes up her glasses, which always seem to be falling down, as she considers the options. She is a little intimidated by Eddie's annoyance, but doesn't let that hamper her bubbly attitude - even if she is a bit more awkward than usual. "Oh! I, uh, I think a Cosmopolitan!" She says before pausing, "I'm trying to get out more - the motivational quote of the day is "strangers are just friends waiting to happen!" and it's never been wrong..." "I'm rambling again, aren't I?"
Eddie takes note of the quote she gave him. "That's a nice quote." He's blunt, but he means well. He goes away and makes the drink, coming back a few minutes later. He bites the inside of his cheek slightly, though it's easy to miss. "You're fine to ramble or whatever." Again blunt, but him meaning well seems more obvious now even if still subtle. He sets down the drink before turning and helping some other patron, though he seems to be listening.
//omg hiii another blog to follow hehe. My Eddie being secretly a softie kinda <3 jus a smidge.
Penelope takes a sip of the cosmopolitan and smiles, pleased with the taste. "This is really good!" She comments, a little awkward but clearly making an effort to connect.
She mumbles under her breath, "Come on Penelope you can do this." before taking a deep breath. "I'm trying to make more friends. I figure it must be a numbers game, and I know everyone hangs out here or at the Tipsy Tumblr so..."
The bar area of the club seems to have calmed down now, so Eddie has returned over to Penelope. "I'm glad you like it." He pauses to think about the last comment. "Personally, it's about finding someone you click with. Not just meeting people..." He sighs and pauses again. "Just don't push yourself to be friends with someone who doesn't make you feel good is what I mean I guess." He turns back around to clean some glasses, though he's still listening. Maybe he's more friendly than he acts. He doesn't seem uncomfortable, just awkward if anything.
//hehe ty! I actually do not know Penelope's story (I did watch the storyline, but I don't remember the theme just the actions?) So I hope my writing of these two works well for her <3
Penelope takes another sip of her cosmopolitan. "Well, meeting people is kind of like a job interview for becoming friends, right?" She says, before rummaging through her papers. ""We meet people for a reason. Either they're a blessing or a lesson." from Motivational Office Quote Calendar." She recites, before adding, "There really is a motivational quote for everything."
Eddie seems to have to think harder about what to say. "Maybe in a sense... It's not a professional setting. Making friends should be relaxing and natural. Or whatever. In my opinion I guess." He sighs. "That quote is right though." He does not elaborate even if it's implied he knows it personally. "Quality over quantity I guess is how to put it..." He sighs as he moves to cleaning the counter. The bar seems to be emptying out now.
//hehe what does that line mean?
Penelope finishes her cosmopolitan, a thoughtful expression crossing her face as she thinks. "Quality over Quantity.." She mumbles to herself, considering what Eddie said.
She whispers to herself, seemingly trying to get the courage to say something. "Come on Penelope, you can do it!" She takes a deep breath before asking, "Could you help me with the whole friend thing. I mean, you've been natural to talk to - not that I....not that I'm asking to be friends...if you don't want to, that is."
I love u ur so cute u make my lesbian side come out of my soul
thank you
"I..I, oh-" Penelope seems surprised, "If you joke like that I might think you're serious"
Penelope smiles as she sees Barry, her excitement palpable.
“Barry, hey!”
She greets, walking up to him. Her arms gripping the pink pages of the post-it-notes.
“You’re just who I was looking for! You see, office romance magazine has this quote-“
She clears her throat.
“”The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is extra” - the Pebble” She recites.
“It always knows what to say. Except, I don’t know what about me is extra, kinda just ordinary, so I was thinking ‘why not work on your appearance Penelope’” She pauses with an awkward laugh, before continuing in an equally frantic tone
“Ah, then I thought of you and you showed up, and well..” She laughs again in a pause, still awkwardly
“Do you have any tips?”
@ask-penelopepen
[Barry brightens, hearing Penelope's voice. He's been told before that she has a similar energy to him, though he's not sure in what way. Regardless, nothing makes him happier than being of service to his fellow inanimates.]
Penelope, darling! Hello, hello! Firstly, love, just look at you already! As if you could be anything less than absolutely extraordinary!
If you're looking for appearance altering, that's certainly my lane! Happy to help however you may want, though you're already stunning, darling! I'm happy to dabble with your make-up, of course, but the root of that remains: confidence in yourself! There is nothing more appealing than confidence! Even if we may struggle with it...
Penelope pushes up her glasses at Barry's comments towards her appearance. "Ah ha ha...that was a good joke." She says in response to him, laughing.
"But this quote from the Motivational Office Quotes Calendar, one of my favorites, from Albert Feinstein says, "Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value."" She pauses, "And well, I was thinking, what do people Value? And how to not be a complete and total disaster...and I realized that physical appearance was one of those things! Things that I lack..." "So.. how do you look good?"
[Barry's face does not falter, though an eyebrow quirks slightly at Penelope's words.]
My dear, there was no joke! You're stunning - I'm not one to lie about that! Your eyes? Beautiful! Your smile? Enchanting! Your hair is perfectly done, colorful and expressive just like you are! You're splendidly put together, how could anyone not appreciate your beauty?
I suppose people do place a lot of value on physical appearances... generally, I try to take care of myself and my appearance as best I can! Proper skincare and haircare, hygiene and cleanliness - any added make-up is for fun and flair, after all! A way to express yourself and your creativity, to turn that into confidence! Shimmer to bring out your eyes, colors to make your lips pop! They're all ways to draw attention to the gorgeous looks you already have - I don't make people look good, I make people feel good, I like to think.
Penelope is unsure as to how to respond to the news that Berry was not joking. She freezes.
"O..oh! I..I don't know about that."
"And, well, how do I do I feel good then? And not be such a disaster..." She fiddles with her papers, her demeanor having shifted from bubbly and a little frazzled to something a bit more downcast. She's sure she must have a motivational quote for something like this, and yet she isn't looking for one - waiting earnestly for Barry's response.
It's okay if you aren't sure about that. Know that I am - and it's my business to be right about, too.
[Barry softens at Penelope's uncertainty, affably squeezing her arm with a smaller smile.]
The first steps to feeling good, hmm... they all circle back to taking care of yourself. Eating enough, sleeping enough, drinking enough water, doing enough activity... but no matter how good our bodies can feel, I know how hard it can be for our minds to follow. It's about... learning to have confidence in yourself, loving yourself in every aspect you can manage - that comfortability in your own skin is what promotes feeling good.
Amir says that if you don't think you're pretty, it can be helpful to simply state it into the mirror, anyways. Little things - I have nice eyes, my hair looks nice today. By saying those silly little affirmations, we force our brain to listen as much as we can. If you can't think of anything positive, darling, starting off neutral is good, too. But there are so many positive things about you!
You keep things organized so well, and you have a mind like a steel trap! I adore your quotes, Penelope, it's so impressive how many you can remember, and so easily! You're amazing in that and so many other ways, love. Really.
Penelope takes notes as Barry speaks, furrowing her brows as she does so. She repeats each things she writes down softly to herself. "I..I can try these!" She says after she finishes, adding, "I knew coming to you would be the right move. You always look your best and you know so much about this! It's so impressive. I wouldn't know where to begin with make up and looks and-" She sighs as if she is overwhelmed at the thought of it all.
Penelope walks through the doors of the Breaker Box. She smiles at Volt and Eddie; a little awkward, but happy nonetheless.
“Hi Volt! Hello Eddie.”
She says softly, seeming no more frazzled than usual. It wasn’t a common sight to see her there. She sits down at the bar.
“What drink do you recommend?”
Eddie gives a little nod. After finishing with some other patrons he heads over to Penelope. He hums in thought. "If you like sweet and fruity I recommend a cosmopolitan... If you prefer something more simple there is whiskey... My favorite is the whiskey sour, but I don't think many like it all that much." He waits intently for her answer, and seems rather annoyed even if it's an obvious front if you know him well enough. She may not see past it.
Penelope pushes up her glasses, which always seem to be falling down, as she considers the options. She is a little intimidated by Eddie's annoyance, but doesn't let that hamper her bubbly attitude - even if she is a bit more awkward than usual. "Oh! I, uh, I think a Cosmopolitan!" She says before pausing, "I'm trying to get out more - the motivational quote of the day is "strangers are just friends waiting to happen!" and it's never been wrong..." "I'm rambling again, aren't I?"
Eddie takes note of the quote she gave him. "That's a nice quote." He's blunt, but he means well. He goes away and makes the drink, coming back a few minutes later. He bites the inside of his cheek slightly, though it's easy to miss. "You're fine to ramble or whatever." Again blunt, but him meaning well seems more obvious now even if still subtle. He sets down the drink before turning and helping some other patron, though he seems to be listening.
//omg hiii another blog to follow hehe. My Eddie being secretly a softie kinda <3 jus a smidge.
Penelope takes a sip of the cosmopolitan and smiles, pleased with the taste. "This is really good!" She comments, a little awkward but clearly making an effort to connect.
She mumbles under her breath, "Come on Penelope you can do this." before taking a deep breath. "I'm trying to make more friends. I figure it must be a numbers game, and I know everyone hangs out here or at the Tipsy Tumblr so..."
The bar area of the club seems to have calmed down now, so Eddie has returned over to Penelope. "I'm glad you like it." He pauses to think about the last comment. "Personally, it's about finding someone you click with. Not just meeting people..." He sighs and pauses again. "Just don't push yourself to be friends with someone who doesn't make you feel good is what I mean I guess." He turns back around to clean some glasses, though he's still listening. Maybe he's more friendly than he acts. He doesn't seem uncomfortable, just awkward if anything.
//hehe ty! I actually do not know Penelope's story (I did watch the storyline, but I don't remember the theme just the actions?) So I hope my writing of these two works well for her <3
Penelope takes another sip of her cosmopolitan. "Well, meeting people is kind of like a job interview for becoming friends, right?" She says, before rummaging through her papers. ""We meet people for a reason. Either they're a blessing or a lesson." from Motivational Office Quote Calendar." She recites, before adding, "There really is a motivational quote for everything."
Penelope walks through the doors of the Breaker Box. She smiles at Volt and Eddie; a little awkward, but happy nonetheless.
“Hi Volt! Hello Eddie.”
She says softly, seeming no more frazzled than usual. It wasn’t a common sight to see her there. She sits down at the bar.
“What drink do you recommend?”
Eddie gives a little nod. After finishing with some other patrons he heads over to Penelope. He hums in thought. "If you like sweet and fruity I recommend a cosmopolitan... If you prefer something more simple there is whiskey... My favorite is the whiskey sour, but I don't think many like it all that much." He waits intently for her answer, and seems rather annoyed even if it's an obvious front if you know him well enough. She may not see past it.
Penelope pushes up her glasses, which always seem to be falling down, as she considers the options. She is a little intimidated by Eddie's annoyance, but doesn't let that hamper her bubbly attitude - even if she is a bit more awkward than usual. "Oh! I, uh, I think a Cosmopolitan!" She says before pausing, "I'm trying to get out more - the motivational quote of the day is "strangers are just friends waiting to happen!" and it's never been wrong..." "I'm rambling again, aren't I?"
Eddie takes note of the quote she gave him. "That's a nice quote." He's blunt, but he means well. He goes away and makes the drink, coming back a few minutes later. He bites the inside of his cheek slightly, though it's easy to miss. "You're fine to ramble or whatever." Again blunt, but him meaning well seems more obvious now even if still subtle. He sets down the drink before turning and helping some other patron, though he seems to be listening.
//omg hiii another blog to follow hehe. My Eddie being secretly a softie kinda <3 jus a smidge.
Penelope takes a sip of the cosmopolitan and smiles, pleased with the taste. "This is really good!" She comments, a little awkward but clearly making an effort to connect.
She mumbles under her breath, "Come on Penelope you can do this." before taking a deep breath. "I'm trying to make more friends. I figure it must be a numbers game, and I know everyone hangs out here or at the Tipsy Tumblr so..."
