I'd rather walk alone than play a supporting role

The name is Ivy Castle, though I need no introduction. You may have seen me in a movie or two. I wouldn't be surprised if my face was familiar to you, darling.

[tempestinferno]

Sister!

[tempestinferno]

I haven’t told him yet. I know it might seem wrong, but I wanted to tell you first. I don’t know why.

[castledreamer-blog]

I wouldn't say it's wrong, darling. I'm absolutely thrilled for you. And I'm sure he will be happy too.

[tempestinferno]

Sister!

[tempestinferno]

Oh fuck it, Ivy… I think I’m… No, I don’t think, I know that I’m…

[castledreamer-blog]

Are you serious? Oh Blaise, this is... This is wonderful! [Hugs her tightly] What did Blake say?

[supernovastorm-blog]

castledreamer replied to your post

tumblr’s being a bitch lately

no but really wtf is this? who wants this?!

[castledreamer-blog]

omfg I didn't even know they re-added that. STUPID

[tempestinferno]

Sister!

[tempestinferno]

Thank you, Ivy the Fortune Cookie. And…no… Okay, maybe. What do you think the chances are of a blonde and a redhead having a redheaded baby? Hypothetically.

[castledreamer-blog]

Who cares about the hair color. The chances of that baby having the best aunt is 100% guaranteed. Hypothetically, of course.

[tempestinferno]

Sister!

[tempestinferno]

Oh no, no reason at all. Just…curious.

[castledreamer-blog]

Curiosity killed the cat, you know. Anything else you're curious about?

[tempestinferno]

Sister!

[tempestinferno]

That’s true, I suppose. Grandma seemed to be a lot more loving than them, not to mention, Aunt Abby is nothing like Jane. But still, if someone has never really seen anything other than semi-bad parenting, do you think it affects them when it comes to their own children?

[castledreamer-blog]

Not necessarily. You're awfully curious about parenting. Is there a reason?

[tempestinferno]

Sister!

[tempestinferno]

Do you think being a bad parent is hereditary?

[castledreamer-blog]

No. I believe parenting skills is more behavioral than anything. And look at you. You got away from our parents as soon as you could.

[tempestinferno]

Sister!

I have…a question.

[castledreamer-blog]

I may or may not have an answer.

[tempestinferno]

How many times can I tell you I'm proud of you?

[tempestinferno]

[Rolls over onto her stomach and looks at Ivy] Yeah, you’re right, I guess. I haven’t done anything lately, though.

[castledreamer-blog]

That's alright. You can't force art. You'll figure something out soon enough, I'm sure.

[tempestinferno]

How many times can I tell you I'm proud of you?

[tempestinferno]

[Wrinkles her nose] You look better on camera. Besides, cinema needs more gentle souls like you.

[castledreamer-blog]

You underestimate yourself. But at least the world gets a wonderful artist in you, hm?

[tempestinferno]

How many times can I tell you I'm proud of you?

[tempestinferno]

[Groans again, falling onto Ivy’s bed] Feed me, Seymour.

[castledreamer-blog]

Perhaps you should have been the actress in the family. [Falls on top of her]

[tempestinferno]

How many times can I tell you I'm proud of you?

[tempestinferno]

I’m hungry, Ivy.

[castledreamer-blog]

And you're fully capable of feeding yourself.

[tempestinferno]

How many times can I tell you I'm proud of you?

[tempestinferno]

[Pouts] You’re just being mean.

[castledreamer-blog]

I'm never mean.

[tempestinferno]

How many times can I tell you I'm proud of you?

[tempestinferno]

I have to wait to see it? [Groans] Ivy!

[castledreamer-blog]

[Laughs] You do. It's like a wedding dress. I'm marrying Oscar.

[tempestinferno]

How many times can I tell you I'm proud of you?

[tempestinferno]

You’re right, that’s true. But have you found a dress? I’m sure you have, right? And Ellie says congratulations and I’m sure she’ll be over with cookies for you in no time.

[castledreamer-blog]

I have, but you'll have to wait to see it. And you'll have to thank her for me. Or I'll thank her when the cookies come. She's a sweetheart. 

[tempestinferno]

How many times can I tell you I'm proud of you?

[tempestinferno]

As long as you don’t find a handsome stranger to take my place.

[castledreamer-blog]

Now really, would I ever take a stranger to the biggest night of the awards season? Regardless of how handsome he may be.

[tempestinferno]

How many times can I tell you I'm proud of you?

[tempestinferno]

Oh, Ivy, you’d be a lot of places. They just wouldn’t be as fun or vibrant. You deserve everything you’ve received and might receive, darling.

[castledreamer-blog]

You're sweet, thank you. I hope you'll be my date to the Oscars as well.