beautiful stranger

Emmy Kiania. 24. Dancer at Disneyland.

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[emmykiania-a]

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“So basically all of the latest holiday movies on Netflix, huh?” Dominic added with a light laugh. “They’re terrible. I’ll put on Netflix and suddenly I’m bombarded with her face, snowflakes and romantic and intense gazes. I wasn’t the biggest fan of her, really ever, but because of her new move to Holiday movies, I’m definitely not a fan.” He was rambling, but that’s what he did when he wasn’t nervous and wanted to shift conversation topics. 

“Pretty much. They are so cheesy. I just don’t like how all the Christmas movies have a happy ending. It’s not really my thing,” the Latina gave a shrug. She didn’t really understand why people were so obsessed with them. It just wasn’t her thing. “You hungry? I am craving Chinese and I could use a friend with me.”

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“Like you said, men in general.” Sutton gave her a small smile, understanding all too well, how it felt to be stood up. “Well fuck whoever that loser was. You’re drinking with me now and I’m far better.” She said confidently as the drink finally arrived. “I was hoping to do some damage tonight. Wanna go out around the city with me? You might end up on TMZ.”

“Yeah, whoever it was. Cause I don’t even know. So, I guess I’m lucky then,” she smiled softly as she took a small sip. Emmy paused for a moment at the mention of TMZ, her brow furrowing at the woman. “What do you mean, TMZ? Only famous-Should I know who you are?”

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Well, that certainly wasn’t what Dominic was expecting. He never knew what an appropriate response to dead was, thankfully never having experienced it for himself. But instead of stare stupidly at Emmy while he desperately thought of a response, he simply replied with, “Shit Emmy, that sucks, I’m sorry.” He let his hands dig into his hoodie pockets as he shifted his weight from one foot to the other. He wasn’t quite sure what to say for the conversation had taken a darker turn he was vastly unprepared for.

“Don’t apologize. I was six. That was twenty years ago. I just don’t like the holidays because of it. But I’m fine. Really,” Emmy reassured. This was something she dealt with and handled years ago. Now it was just a pesky little anniversary that she will never be able to ignore. “Plus most Christmas movies are so cheesy. It’s always a happy ending. How can you fall for cheesy movies like that?” The Latina gave a shrug. “Especially those Hallmark movies. Small town life. Guy meets girl who doesn’t believe in love anymore only for this supposed guy to be the one she was looking for all along.”

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“Well if his boss told him that, then his boss needs to be fired. I’m not even that drunk.” Sutton shook her head at the thought, even though she did have quite a few drinks in her. A smile quickly formed on her lips when she agreed to buy her another drink. “I knew there was something special about you, when I first saw you, and trust me I noticed you. You don’t seem like you’re here just for a drink though.”

“They never want to admit they are wrong. Men in general,” she gave a soft roll of her eyes. Emmy tilted her head as she looked at the redhead, giving a small smile. “I was stood up. I finally gave in to a friend’s choice in guys and he never showed up, so I am just kind of stayed here to drink it off. No biggy.”

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“But Christmas time means Christmas essentials. How can you go through December without watching Elf or Home Alone? How do you even get in the holiday spirit? With no snow on the ground and no holiday movies, it’s just impossible. It may as well me an afternoon in April.” Christmas was easily Dominic’s favourite holiday, and he hd just spent his first one away from home. He saw pictures, of course, and his family facetimed him during their family dinner. And while it was cute, all it really did was make him miss Toronto even more than originally. 

“Ah, like I said, Dom. Christmas isn’t really our thing. My mom died before Christmas and after that, the holiday just isn’t special anymore. We do gifts, but that’s it. I lost the holiday spirit a long time ago,” Emmy gave a small shrug. With her mom’s death and her dad in prison, holidays aren’t really that big. In fact, she usually asks to work those days. Gave her an easy excuse. “Although, I do love the Christmas parade we do. They have these adorable snowmen that are so chubby and I just love them. If I ever wanted to decorate for Christmas, I would find them in a stuffed form.”

[emmykiania-a]

What Disney character do you think you'd be?

Personality wise or looks wise? I always connected to Rapunzel. I love the arts and I love her positive personality. If we also consider Star Wars to be Disney, I think I’m basically Rey in a nutshell. So a Rey/Rapunzel hybrid. I don’t think I look like a Disney character, though.

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Favorite experience from DCP?

My roommates. They were so much fun. When we didn’t work, we were having a blast around the city.

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Why did you choose to work at Disney?

It was a place that my aunt always took me when I was younger. Kind of my therapy back then, so when I got older, I wanted to put magic into kids’ lives like they did for me back then.

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“Didn’t she also get her mother turned into a bear?” Dominic pressed, though he wasn’t sure if he remembered that from the movie, or was making it up right then and there. If he was being honest, the first and only time he. watched Brave was at the movies with a girl when he was 16, and they spent more time making out in the back of the half empty theatre than actually watching the movie. Why else would a 16 year old pay for a Disney movie? “Correct me if I’m wrong, but those aren’t exactly classic Christmas movies.”

“Minor details. And it was also her brothers. Cute little nuggets, actually. The little bear cubs. She still kicked ass. Almost made me wanna try archery,” Emmy shrugged as she thought for a moment. Taking a drink of water, she smiled at his comment. “I didn’t say we watched classic Christmas movies. We like Star Wars and we wanted to see the new movie, so we binged the last two and went to see the new one. Which is amazing, by the way. Wow,” she smiled, shaking her head.

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Dom: They’re really tall so I’m willing to test my luck Dom: You sure you don’t mind coming with me?

emmy: I think they would be fine. emmy: Are you kidding? I love that place. I’ll go again.

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Dominic: What do you think my rate of success will be if I try and sneak them in? The boys are 17 so just barely 18

emmy: they didn’t check id and I was nineteen the first time I went, so I thnk you might be able to sneak them in. I think it’s really just when it’s OBVIOUS that they aren’t eighteen.

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curled up across from her on the couch, cassia had to chuckle. “the sad part is the majority of parents that bring their kids to disneyland can afford it, meaning they’re rich and they look at you like a peasant,” she shrugged. “corporations, man. they’re absolutely ridiculous. i mean, how much money does disney really need? but i digress – i’m just glad you’ll be able to chill out a little more so i don’t have to have these little interventions,” cassia teased, shoving emmy’s shoulder gently. “you need to come down to the studio and see some of the stuff i’ve been working on… i think i’m really on to something.”

“These parents really are introducing their kids to be complete dicks. I dance because then I don’t have to talk to anyone. I dance, people like my dance and that’s that,” the Latina gave a shrug as she took a drink of wine. “As long as they pay me, I could care less. It’s so weird to work with Mickey though. And you have to act like you know what he’s saying to tell the kids. I just. Not my thing.” Emmy gave a small roll of her eyes in thought. “Yes. I really want to hear what you have going on. Give me the distraction and your talent.”

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“Completely overrated,” Dominic agreed enthusiastically. “They act like they’re the only two princesses to exist when it’s so painfully obvious that Mulan would kick their ass no problem. She saved all of China and what did they do? Bring back summer. Big deal.” Dominic leaned back in his seat and ran a hand through is hair. He hadn’t expected himself to get so heated from simply talking about Disney, but Anna and Elsa sucked. End of story. “Oh that sounds fun either way. What did you watch?”

“Or someone like Merida who doesn’t need a man to rely on. All these princesses fall in love within a day and then they act like they can’t live without them. Merida got shit done and didn’t need a guy to help her out,” Emmy smiled at him, nodding her head. “Mulan is also one that kicks ass and takes names. The others are just so wimpy. It’s pathetic.” The Latina smiled as she ran her hand through her hair, thinking for a moment. “We watched The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi and then went to the movies and saw The Rise of the Skywalker.”

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Dom: I bet you paid an arm and a leg for it though. But ok I guess if it’s worth it then it’s worth whatever you ended up paying 

Dom: she’s basically your sister then. 

emmy: it was like fifteen bucks. better than what i thought it would be. it’s a good rehearsal shirt now, though. emmy: pretty much. the only difference is our last names.

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Dom: Can you fake it? Or would they know? I’d do it if I didn’t get in trouble for it. Why buy an expensive shirt when you can get that for free Dom: I’m sure you were both complete angels

emmy: No clue on that end. I thought I was going to pass out, but I ended up being more intrigued than anything. Still got a shirt though. No one would believe me that I went if I didn’t have one. emmy: to other people, we were. not really to each other. i threw a hair brush at her before for stealing my shirt. we’re close in age and my aunt raised me since I was six, so we had our fair share of arguments, but i guess it was like how sisters would be.