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blacksheepfms:

“Six sounds perfect! I’ll be there right on time.” Maia said with a big smile. Dinah meant a lot to her and she really would trust them with her life. So spending time with them was always something Maia would never turn down. “Oh you’re going to spoil me, I see. Well at least you know I’ll be eating fairly healthy with the leftovers.”

“Well someone needs to make sure that you have a full stomach.” Dinah teased.

That evening, Dinah had everything set up. Food laying in wait on cutting boards, ingredients measured out where necessary, pots and pans at the ready. It felt good. Dinah had gotten so used to making food just for themselves, that the idea of cooking for even just one other person made them, and the kitchen, feel more lively. They had even put on some music, and were humming along to it. Truly, a rare sight.

#dinah convo: maia (1)

solarflcre

CAP ( 2/4 ) !

[ starfox roadside diner. ]

“If you think about it, the concept of Easter celebrations is weirder than Christmas. It’s not just an old guy coming down the chimney, it’s a guy in an Easter bunny costume breaking into your house. Or so you tell your kids.” The co-owner frowned to himself as he peeled the adhesive bunny decorations for the diner’s windows from their sheets. Dustin wasn’t religious, nor did he celebrate any of the month’s religiously-inclined holidays; however, the galactic-themed diner wouldn’t hurt for kid-friendly, cutesy decorations and coloring pages when tourism picked up — maybe throw in a couple different selections for those of different religious backgrounds coming in, otherwise, innocent, furry little spring creatures to color were more or less harmless. Now that he was back on his feet, he was trying to make himself useful outside the radio station and college courses, and naturally chatting up the nearest patron. “And I just think that’s weird. It’s definitely not going to be my son ‘cause it feels like the equivalent of a Ring camera getting hacked and talking to him. Besides, the only good stuff that comes out of Easter chocolate is the robin eggs. Except for that time I swallowed one whole and choked —” Smoothing one of the stickers over the windowpane, he smiled at the pastel pink bunny rabbit cheekily winking to outside patrons. “…But bunnies on their own are kind of cute, right? You know, just in case they… don’t come off the window…”

bttmoftheriver

“I find it all rather sweet.” Margot said with a smile, sipping their milkshake. “I like rabbits. I had one as a child.” Dear little Liza. A shame that whatever had gripped Margot had gotten to her as well. “And the colour palette is calming, at least it is to me. My parents were more traditional with it so I didn’t have any chocolate, but I’m making up for lost time now.”

#margot convos: dustin (1)#animal cruelty implied tw #just in case

if anyone needs me i’ll be eating biscotti, watching ‘house of gucci’, and thinking about icon legend star julia fox

#salemooc

blacksheepfms:

“Yeah no one really knows anything so you know the rumors are going overboard.” Maia said with a sigh, not knowing what to believe anymore. “Well they found this jacket and this weird riddle? So people are just trying to figure out what it all means. A few days ago is when they went missing but they just released some of the details today.”

Margot furrowed their brow. A riddle? Why on earth would someone leave a riddle behind? Is this some kind of game to them? “Do you know what the riddle said? What’s everyone thinking about it right now?”

#margot convos: maia (1)#event: alimjan sisters (margot)#margot tag

I HAVE BISCOTTI BAKING IN THE OVEN AND LITTLEKURIBOH HAS A NEW VIDEO OUT CAN THIS DAY GET ANY BETTER

#salemooc

blacksheepfms:

“Oh latkes and brisket sound delicious I’m excited for that.” Maia laughed trying not to scrunch her nose too much at the thought of cabbage. “While I’m not a huge fan of cabbage I am willing to give it a try. But I hope you know how much you mean to me just to even consider eating cabbage for you.” She laughed, shouldering Dinah in a playful manner.

Dinah chuckled, patting Maia on the back. “I appreciate the vote of confidence, I really do. Come over to my place at six yeah? I’ll have everything set up.” Usually Dinah would insist on driving Maia themselves, but they knew that Maia was smart, so their anxiety wasn’t as intense as it might have been with others. “And be prepared for a lot of food.”

#dinah convo: maia (1)#dinah tag #dinah 'portion control whomst?' katz

sin-tentional:

she’s unable to think logically. her emotions are spiraling, she hasn’t slept in weeks, and she’s running on fumes. she’s told herself that she WILL not FUCKING rest until she gets AT LEAST a text message from one of her sisters. even then– that wouldn’t be enough. Josie would have to grin and bear a hug, and Dollie would get so many cheek kisses, and as the eldest sister, she would take it upon herself to be even MORE annoying about seeing them– canceling dates with her own girlfriend, Magda, and carving out a big chunk of her time for family. this was a wake up call she needed, and despite how much she wanted to go back in time and fix things so that this would have never happened– she knows she can’t. she has to listen to logic. she’s trying not to snap at the other– hurt people hurt people, and all. “A crime scene…?” that thought hadn’t yet crossed her mind, not fully. the words numb her. “ Maybe I should have listened to more of my sissy’s podcasts…” her shoulders shrink as her ankles grow even weaker in her ankle booties.

Dinah’s expression softened, and for a split second, they saw their mother standing in front of them. “Right now the best you can do is look after yourself. Burning out and running yourself into ground won’t do you or your sisters any good. I know this is a difficult time for you, but you have to be kind and patient with yourself.” They looked the woman over again, unable to shake off the sight of their mother. “Do you need me to call someone for you?”

#dinah convo: charlotte (1)#event: alimjan sisters (dinah)#dinah tag

hey quick question can you use pumpkin soup instead of pumpkin puree? do i need to thicken the soup?

#salemooc

bxllewvtch:

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They smiled gratefully, extending their palm to their new companion and repeating dutifully, “Dinah. That’s an awfully beautiful name for a gorgeous person like yourself.” Who said married meant they couldn’t appreciate amazing vanity when they saw it? Anka would prefer to boost others rather than bring them down. Brushing their daughter’s hair behind her ears, they laughed. It was unfortunate there wasn’t a restaurant nearby where they could grab a bite until traffic, foot and vehicular, cleared from the spectacle. “Well, why not? I guess she deserves a sugar rush from the scare. Honestly, I should be laying off’a the sweets when I steal the leftovers from my bakery but I can’t say no to butterscotch.” The displays where they would make the candy and cut it up were too enticing to resist. “What’s gonna be your poison? I think a person’s tastes in sweets says a lot about ‘em,” they mused, a grin brimming from their lips as they bounced their daughter, reluctant to return her to her own two feet for now.

Dinah blushed slightly at the compliment. “Thank you, that’s very kind of you.” They looked over the candy displays, glancing back at the small girl to see if she was still spooked. “As long as it’s sweet I don’t mind.” They said. “Especially anything strawberry flavoured. What about the little one?”

#dinah convo: anka (1)#event: alimjan sisters (dinah)#dinah tag

silvulpcs:

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It was somewhat ironic how there were those who would traipse over safety boundaries, like this one who’d remained in the supposedly perilous woods for days, but still manage to emerge out seemingly unscathed and yet the Alimjan sisters, whom the blonde hypothesized had stayed within the secured cusps of the town, would have to bump heads with the worst circumstances possible. Perhaps their analyzation was just amiss, despite having a somewhat similar profession that required them to busk about the social media realm, Sherry wasn’t necessarily close with the girls and their routines could have been out of the norm — that didn’t lower down the red flags this town seemed to hoist all over the place. “Yeah, the news has been breaking out everywhere. People are terrified.”

If they and Dustin hadn’t already learned how to defend themselves, mostly, there might have been a possibility for the former starlet to suggest transporting out of this pisshole. The urge had daunted them still, pondering if it would be unfair to just desert the establishment they had worked on. “It’s March 20th,” they replied with a slight nod, noticing their bewilderment. Interesting. Didn’t Verma make a return with absolute confusion as well? “The Alimjan sisters? I’ve heard of them, passed by a few times I’m sure, but nothing further than that. They’re planning to form a search party in a few days, I think.” They muttered. “Poor girls, I hope they can be found alright soon. There’s been a lot happening around here.” There was a light heave, recalling their own chagrin a few weeks ago. “I don’t think it’s safe to be wandering on your own. Do you plan on joining them, helping out these people, I mean?”

“March 20th, got it.” Margot made a note of that to themselves. Just three days, hopefully there wasn’t a lot of work left for them. And even if there was, they knew they could get through it quickly. “I don’t know if I would be much good in a search party. I mean I’ve been camping but I don’t know how that would translate to looking for people. I might be a hindrance rather than a help.”

#margot convos: sera (1)#event: alimjan sisters (margot)#margot tag

bxllewvtch:

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“There’s monsters an’ demons in the woods?” they asked, dumbfounded. Rumors were rampant about aliens stealing cows from the ranch, and they rolled their eyes and accepted it as their own personal tourist trap. If it helped them to keep their business flowing, nobody would hear them hoisting one too many protests. Nodding their head in agreement, their tattooed hand squeezed Claire’s, suggesting, “Every bit counts, right? The smallest clues can give the family hope.” They wondered, though, if there was such thing as too much hope, and being overly optimistic about the chances that the young women had survived. “I take it ya didn’t camp too close to the highway,” they said grimly, looking back to the feverishly worried people still milling around, “You don’t know any’a the Alimjan sisters, right?”

“I’ve heard stories about things living out there, but I haven’t found them yet. But I’m not giving up.” If Margot was anything, it was determined. “I don’t really know anyone around here really, I don’t get out much. And when I do it’s to go to the woods. Are you close to the family?”

#margot convos: anka (1)#event: alimjan sisters (margot)#margot tag

blacksheepfms:

“If it’s not too much trouble I honestly would love that!” Sure Maia had literally just gone grocery shopping, but between hanging out with Dinah and the fact she could put off cooking for just one day more Maia would jump at the chance to do so. “What kind of stuff do you usually like to make?”

“I think we should start with something simple like latkes.” Dinah replied, happy to see that Maia was so eager. “My mother also taught me how to make amazing brisket and cabbage rolls. I know cabbage doesn’t sound very appetizing but I promise you, it’s better than you think.”

#dinah convo: maia (1)#dinah tag

bxllewvtch:

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They chanced a sympathetic smile, but they weren’t going to push the offer if Efigenia was uncomfortable with the prospect of their boss driving them home. They tucked their hair behind their ear, shifting to hold their daughter against their hip with one arm and retrieve their phone with the other to text their spouse. “If you’re sure, tater tot, but if ya change your mind, I’m sure I’ll be here a bit longer.” Though striving to be a dedicated boss and treat their employees well, they comprehended that the apprehension could come from a place where the saying was your employer should never be your friend. Funny, the baker would honestly prefer if their little gaggle was family, a place of security and prosperity — yet, it wasn’t that simple. “If ya need some time off work with the scare, you just let me know. I want everyone to be comfortable right now.” Especially while their co-owner was away on their business trip, Anka had to take the helm with compassion for the events unfolding and others would be closer to the missing than others.

“Oh that won’t be necessary.” Efigenia said quickly, but firmly. “I don’t know either of the sisters so I’m not emotionally compromised or anything.” And even if they were close to both sisters, they would’ve given the same response. Acting out of emotion was unsightly, something they need to be careful to not do, since it can be so easy for those of their sex to do. “I’ll be at work the same way I always am, I can promise you that.”