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"We should totally ask. I'd be surprised if they didn't," she admitted. "It's such a popular flavor after all! I mean I saw they had cookies and cream, so red velvet has to be there."
"I think it being a popular flavour is my concern. What if they've run out?" Jack asked, shaking her head slightly, "Oh, I hope so. Now I'm craving it."
"That's a relief to hear, I won't lie," Val chuckled when she was assured that she wouldn't charge more like some people would. "It also helps that you love what you do like you said. Makes the job all the more worth it."
"Yeah, well I was always taught to do what you love, follow your passions," Jack smiled, "I only do it for the money I need to get by, the rest is because I love it."
"I certainly did a lot more of it in my youth but I still find myself doing it every now and again," Gabe admitted. "It is. And let's make sure the both of us have it in spades, yeah?"
Jack made a face, "God, don't say in my youth like you're actually old. What does that make me?" she nodded, "Now that I can agree on."
"Hurt myself? I never knew you cared so much about my wellbeing." Roman held a hand to his heart and let his lower lip pop out a little in an effort to act touched. "Exactly. I'm glad you've come to see sense. Not easy for you given you are so bull-headed." He added with a smile. "I have no doubt in your ability to aim however. But I'm afraid I can't make any promises. I'm having too much fun teasing you."
"People I tolerate are hard to come by," Jack replied, shrugging and rolling her eyes simultaneously, "Maybe I'm just tired of being pestered," she retorted, not commenting on what he called her. She started packing up her tools, "It's bordering on offensive," she continued with no actual hurt in her voice, "What time is this thing anyway?"
"There's so many beautiful people here," she answered without really answering, in typical Trinity fashion when it came to these sorts of things. "But I don't have my sights specifically on someone, no. Since I know that's what you're fishing for."
April pouted slightly, "Fine but you have to let me know if you change your mind," she responded, "Because I really don't mind playing wing woman."
"As are you, April," she beamed in return as she only embraced the woman tighter. "I know you're right. I think the person judging me the most right now is myself– I just need to trust that I'm doing what's best for everyone involved. And I'm beyond lucky to have a good support system around me."
"Well, everyone's their own harshest critic or so I've been told," April replied with a smile, "And you are. You always know what's best for you, you're the best person to make that decision. You can make the same decisions for your daughter."
"Overthinking it so much is only a testament to how much you care," Charlie told her softly. "Go with your gut instinct. Like I said, it made you the happiest. And it seems like you have good instincts anyways."
"You're very wise, did you know that?" April replied with a soft laugh, "Thank you. For the advice and the reassurance, I really appreciate it."
"Really? You would think that PlayDoh would be the kind of thing to continue through the ages. Still, I suppose that depends on the type of little person she's becoming." Lucie said with a smile at the thought. "It must be something to watch her figuring out who she is though."
"I mean, she might come back to it but her arts and crafts tend to involve more glitter and stickers these days," April admitted. She nodded, "Oh, it's the most beautiful thing. She really is her own wonderful person and I love seeing who she grows into."
"Or we should do anyway." Some people didn't enjoy it and they still played because they had a talent for it. He couldn't imagine that though. He was who he was because of his love of the sport and because he chose it every single day of his life. "I can't promise I'm not competitive off the field but it's at least used in a constructive manner." He admitted with a little chuckle.
James laughed, "I suppose I meant Quidditch competitiveness, I'm not gonna hold it against you that you play for the wrong team but if you challenge me to some other game, I make no promises."
"I am not sure if that is comforting or not." Elijah admitted but he supposed it was better than the alternative. "No, they aren't being too cruel. I think they find it to be just a joke. They can be infinitely worse but I think I get off pretty lightly."
"That I didn't notice? Surely it's comforting. I've got keen eyesight," James replied, "Yeah, but just joking can be quite cruel in the end."
"Is it really so bizarre? I love bike riding, it's a great form of exercise actually," Frank shrugged at the other with a chuckle. "But definitely, you should get back into it because I'm sure they're going to love it."
"It's not bizarre, I guess, but it's not the first thing that comes to mind when you suggest hanging out," James pointed out, chuckling with him, "It's not a bad form of exercise either, I could get farther than my runs, and you're right. The kids would love it."
Lily nodded lightly, not trying to confirm more. "Something that it so unlike Normal Alice," she replied. "I barely know what the conditions were," Lily said. "I would assume so, but she's trying so hard to push me away. I don't know how to help her. I'm also scared that if she manages to get back to work, they'll think that Dad pulled some strings."
"People who are struggling tend to do that, you and I both know that," James replied, reminded of his own experiences and also hers, "You know dad would never do that and anyone who thinks he would do that, shouldn't be working for him," he paused, "You need to be there for her, like you were for me and I was for you. No matter how much she pushes you away."
"Nah, man, I'm good," he replied, knowing that the meds would kick in and he would be. "I just need to take off my prosthetic for a while. I don't mind sitting on the floor. I'll probably just grab some water and then wrap it for a bit.
"No, honestly, take it. I might stop in the kitchen on the way, to help nan. You might as well take it before someone else does," James said with a smile.
"I have to hope for that, yes." And in this case, it really did feel that way. It was lucky for her that Ronnie felt similarly as it was rare she would walk away from anything but even Clara had limits. "I assume you'll be joining me?"
"Of course, I'll be joining you. I will never say no to coffee, do I look insane?" Ronnie asked with a laugh, "No time to waste."
"Yeah, platonic love." But Mason was laughing despite that fact, because he really didn't mind. He was swift to whip out his phone at the mention of photos of their pups though, immediately flicking through to show Ronnie the most recent ones they had taken. "See, we make an awesome team with all four of us don't we. Look at our little Toad."
"So? Platonic love is still love," Veronica replied, grinning, "Oh Merlin, these are so cute! The absolute best team ever, for sure."
Vera sipped from her glass after their toast, looking to Ronnie with a softened gaze after hearing her out. "You're not dampening the mood. Are you in touch with those that are taking care of her?"
Veronica sighed, "I am, constantly. They have my personal mobile number. My dad's too but he's... not coping well with it all."
Frank's heart sank at the confirmation from Ronnie. He had a feeling but sometimes he worried it was just him being overprotective. "Have you got any sage advice on how I can give her the help she needs right now? Without pushing her further away in the process? I can't seem to do one without risking the other."
"I think you just need to stay, make sure she knows you're there when she's ready to come back to who she is... or come out as a new person," she paused, "You don't even need to do anything. Professionals are there for that. She needs help, some of that you can't provide."
