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{ vanessa }‌:

“Of course not, there’s never room for argument,” Nessa said as they arrived at the bounce house. Quickly unzipped her boots, she glanced at Gemma to make sure she was doing the same, “no shoes allowed.” Her voice took on a childish tilt to it, she was clearly excited about bouncing in something that was created for kindergartners to enjoy. 

“Of course there isn’t,” she mumbled, but didn’t disagree as she followed after her protegee. As soon as Vanessa started taking of her shoes, Gemma followed suit and started unlacing her boots. “How long have you been trying to get me to go in a bounce house?”

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{ cassandra }‌:

Monster Jam was louder and busier than any of the other events that Hollow Grove hosted. Far more supernatural’s came from around the world to take part in the festival. It meant a countless amount of overwhelming new sounds and smells. Even though she was certain that her control wasn’t about to slip the original hybrid still needed to take a moment to try and refocus. She wasn’t paying attention to a thing that was happening, instead trying to tune everything out, and then Gemma was beside her. A small smile spread across her lips. “I’m enjoying the moment. Living in the present. You know, the thing everyone is telling us to do these days.” 

“Well, enjoy the moment by moving your hips a little, darling!” Gemma laughed, placing her hands on the other girl’s hips and trying to get her to at least start swaying. “Stop getting in your head and actually have some fun! It’s a supernatural concert, after all--most people think that some of these guys are dead, and we get private concerts? We have to enjoy them!”

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{ mina }‌:

“Nah, you go ahead,” Her brother, Edward, told her, making Mina roll her eyes. “Ignore him,” she shook her head and grabbed a beer. “Come on so we can see Lizzo and Cardi B,” she told as she started to walk. “He can be a grump sometimes, I’m so sorry about him.”

“I can be a grump when I’m sober too,” she said with a small laugh. Gemma picked up an unopened beer and followed after the other. “How can you even have fun with a grump--be happy you’ve found me to go to the concerts with you.”

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{ arthur }‌:

Arthur shrugged. “It seems like it’s doing just fine as party without me,” he said. He’d been walking around collecting interviews for his show as he usually did, and now he was just watching the revelry. Where he was perfectly comfortable remaining. 

“It’s doing fine,” she repeated, rolling her eyes. “But think about how much better it could be if you were actually having fun!” Gemma moved closer to him, poking his arm as she continued dancing. “What could be more fun than this?”

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{ kip }‌:

Kip was enjoying watching the bands, but he definitely preferred to do it from the side - not get in the crowd. Not without someone he knew to pull him there, anyway. If there was no one to talk to about what was happening, why bother taking up a spot near the front where others could enjoy it more? However, when someone called over to him about standing there by himself, he chuckled a bit, shrugging. “Who made up that rule?”

“I did--I made up that rule!” Gemma smirked, starting to dance again, laughing as the alcohol in her system made everything seem like more fun than it probably was. “Why come to a festival if you’re not going to have any fun?”

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{ dylan }‌:

Dylan tilted her head to the side, making an intrigued face when the nickname left the other’s lips. “Does everyone not remember what happened the last time this place had a big party?” It’s mostly meant as a harmless joke — though there’s not joking about it. Apparently, as Dylan learned, safe haven’s were pretty much danger magnets. “At least the consistency helps with returning performers,” she mused, moving on. “Can’t imagine Elvis is a new act for this thing.”

“We remember,” she said softly. However quickly she remembered it, she also shook her head. “We remember,” Gemma said again. “But worrying about it and not living your life won’t help anything. It’s better to enjoy this secret Elvis concert than lock yourself up in your house.”

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{ leo }‌:

He tutted loudly and shook his head at the blonde. “You young folk, no respect for your elders,” Leo joked, batting away her hand from his shoulder in an overly-fussy manner. “Hey! I was having fun. This is a very personal experience for me, and one day when you’re all grown up you’ll have one too. All those flooded memories of wasted youth and - shit,” The vampire trailed off, not too sure where he was going. “Anways. Wanna go dance? Or do some shots or whatever?”

She just scoffed and said, “I don’t think I’m as young as you think I am.” As soon as he mentioned dancing, she slouched, as if it was the best thing he’d suggested so far. Gemma pretended to think for a moment before nodding. “Shots, then dancing. Sound like a plan?”

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{ ezra }‌:

Ezra snorted at the nickname, which wasn’t entirely unfamiliar. “Jeez, you haven’t started?” he said, but he was grinning. He started dancing as the next song began. In reality he wasn’t that bad – he at least had rhythm, although he wouldn’t be competing on a talent show any time soon. 

“It’s called tough love, bud.” She only smirked, but as soon as he started dancing, it quickly turned into a grin and she joined him. “Why come to something like Monster Jam if you’re not gonna let loose and have fun?”

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{ helena }‌:

“Yeah, yeah, let me just finish my drink first! Unless you want it to end up all over both of us.” Helena had never been the most coordinated of people–despite attempting dance and sport lessons as a kid–especially not when she was already a little buzzed. She downs the last of the water she had grabbed before taking Gemma’s hand and moving closer to the stage. “God, I’m going to go deaf like this! Even if I had human senses this would be loud.”

“Chug it,” she said with a laugh, starting to dance again. Or, well, starting to jump around again. Once Helena took her hand and the moved closer to the stage, there was no getting rid of the smile on her face. “Live it up, Helena!” Gemma yelled over the music, still dancing. “Who knows how many more events like this we can attend!”

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{ valentin }‌:

The only answer Val gave her was a simple nod-he didn’t like loud places like Monster Jam-the noises, sights and sounds were gonna drive him completely insane or worse. “Watching TV, walking around the museum, burying myself in work, locking myself up in my house so I won’t-” he stopped himself before he could finish the statement, not wanting to spill the details about his curse.

“Tell you what,” Gemma said as she stepped closer to him. “I’ll buy you a drink to help distract you from whatever you’ve got going on up there.” She pointed to his head, her eyes narrowing. “There’s no use worrying about things you can’t solve in a day--enjoy yourself while you still can, right?”

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{ vanessa }‌:

Vanessa waited patiently for Gemma, her patience being very thin made the wait feel longer than it really was. Nessa couldn’t stop glancing at the bounce houses that were blown up on one side of the stages, it was something she wanted to do but she wanted to drag Gemma with her. Turning back towards the enterance, Nessa’s eyes caught the blonde shine of Gemma’s hair. Rushing up to her, Nessa grabbed Gemma’s hand, “come on, we’re getting in the bounce house.”

@warricrwclf

It took a lot to surprise her. Gemma spent a good majority of her life looking over her shoulder and protecting herself, and that didn’t stop when she came to Hollow Grove. However, if anyone could surprise her, it was Vanessa. As soon as the other took her hand, it took her a moment to adjust before she was following the younger girl. “The bounce house?” Her gaze fell on the colorful inflatables ahead of them. “Do I even have room to argue?”

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{ leo }‌:

Leo had rocked up with a few vintage bottles of wine and instantly traded one for a cheap bottle of rum, saving the other for when Janis Joplin came on later in the night. He wasn’t not partying, so much as he was standing back and taking everything in. With all these people around, he felt strangely insignificant and he couldn’t decide whether he liked the feeling or not - though he didn’t get long to muse on it, as a tipsy girl brought him out of his head and into the present. “Wow, rude. I was having a moment of personal enlightenment there, and you’ve just ruined it,” The vampire said in mock-seriousness. “No more Nirvana for me when I eventually crumble to dust. Tragic,”

“Oh, boo hoo,” she said as she rolled her eyes. “You can have a moment of personal enlightenment while you move your feet.” Gemma reached out, poking his shoulder with one finger. “But now that I’ve got you out of la-la-land, can you actually try to have fun instead of looking like a debbie-downer?”

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{ valentin }‌:

Why, oh why, did he agree to go to the Monster Jam? He wanted he stay at home, but noooo, he had to come along to this…damned terrible thing. Dammit. “Oh yes it is!” Val huffed, standing on the side, glaring at everyone. He really wanted to go home and do normal things instead of being here with loud-ass music playing. “It’s a party I would love to leave right about now.”

Gemma rolled her eyes and stopped dancing, crossing her arms over her chest as she stared him down. “There’s plenty of fun things to do at Monster Jam and you’re just gonna stand there glowering?” She stepped forward and raised an eyebrow. “What exactly would you be doing that’s better if you left?”

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{ ezra }‌:

Ezra couldn’t help but laugh at the girl’s words, shaking her head. “I’m not a grump!” he protested. “It wouldn’t be a party if everyone was standing here, but I think I’m okay. Besides, I’m a really dangerous danger. You really want this flailing around?” he said, indicating his long legs.

She rolled her eyes at his words. “I’ve got fast reflexes, gumby, come on. Have some fun!” Gemma started dancing again to whichever artist was performing nearby, though she didn’t really check to see who it was. “Am I gonna have to bully you into having fun?”

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{ dylan }:

“This is…. kinda wild,” the young wolf admitted, eyes scanning the growing crowd of monster jam participants. While Nome had been a relatively lively safe haven, Hollow Grove was by far larger than her hometown. And twice as ready to throw an expansive party. “You’re telling me this happens every year?” 

Gemma wasn’t a particularly outgoing girl unless she had a bit of alcohol in her--which made Monster Jam the perfect place for her to drink and make friends. When she heard the blonde talking, she turned around. “Every year, young pup! It’s a big party, so you better start enjoying yourself!”

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If there was one thing Gemma enjoyed, it was a good party. If Monster Jam was anything, it was one big massive party. As soon as she’d arrived at the event, she grabbed a cheap beer from one of the stands and moved in the direction of whatever music piqued her interest. She was in front of one of the stages, dancing to her hearts content when she spotted someone nearby. “Come on, grump! It’s not a party if you’re just standing there!” So, maybe she’d already had a few drinks before showing up, but who could really blame her?

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{ patrik }‌:

The more time Patrik spent in Hollow Grove the more he seemed to reach out to places that he would never consider elsewhere.  Like the Hair of the Dog, which he would have straight up turned his nose up at three months ago.  It certainly gave a different glimpse of werewolves than what he was used to.  Watching as the girl at the bar got carded he couldn’t help but snort at the exchange.  When she directed her words at him he gave her a shrug.  “Maybe.  Good thing they go by actual ages and not age triggered or turned huh?” 

She snorted at his words. “If they went by age triggered, I’d have to resort to stealing just to get a drink.” Gemma sent out a silent thanks to the universe that such a thing didn’t actually happen. She wasn’t sure she’d be so happy with being treated like she was seventeen for that long. “Though, it did take a while to get used to the stupid looks when I tell people I’m twenty-seven.”