Ladies don't start fights, but they can finish them!

[littleladymarie]

@vanderquaack​

Marie had grown quite fond of Webby in the short time they had become friends. Webby was very intelligent and she talked a lot, but Marie was quite patient at times. Sometimes she had to tell Webby to take a breather when she got too excited about something, but was never one to discourage her friend. She knew her and Webby had grown up in very different life styles. Hell, Marie grew up in an entire different country. Still, she was in Walt Grove now and that’s what mattered. Currently, they were in the mall food court. Marie was snacking on a hot pretzel with all of her shopping bags sat neatly beside her while Webby was having her own snack. The two had only been silent for a few minutes but Marie grew bored easily. “Do you know which store we didn’t go into?” Marie brings up. “A shoe store. How on earth could we not have gone into a shoe store? Webby, no offense, but your shoes are very wintery and it’s nearly spring. They’re very cute, yes, but it’s time to start looking for something new. Only a few more weeks and people will give you odd looks for wearing those.” Marie nods and picks up the drink she had and takes a sip through the straw. “I say these things because I care.”

[littleladymarie]

Marie Bonfamille’s Winter Wonderland Ball look.

[littleladymarie]

{berlioz}

Of course she was denying it. Berli would think she was stupid if she didn’t deny it. But now his mind was panicking a different way and he just wanted her gone, but knew she was not going to just up and leave. He ran a hand through his hair as he tried to think. He just needed a second to think. “It’s nothing. it’s fine. I don’t need your help. I just need to clean my room and maybe it will show up again. I’m sorry, okay?”

Marie hesitantly nodded. “It’s okay. No need to apologize. Everyone gets upset, Berli.” She was babying him again and she knew she shouldn’t be, but she couldn’t help it. “Do you want help cleaning it? I could help you with laundry or something. I know I wouldn’t really want people being all up in my business in my own room, but the offer stands.”

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{amelia}

The girls jaw was on the floor. Had she a bucket of popcorn, she would have destroyed it taking in everything Marie was saying. “Ew, just ew.” She stated shaking her head. “Also, next time I see your brothers I am going to be giving their ear a tug. They should know to answer, what do they have a life or something?” Clicking her tongue she pulled out a sticky note and wrote her number down for the other. “How you don’t already have this is beyond me, but if you are ever in the situation again - call me. I will kidnap you for a good night that doesn’t involve slobfest himself. See I would have got his venmo or something to request that money and then leave a note calling him out for everyone to see.” She stated with a small laugh and a shrug of her shoulder. “Also please.. never do that again. Get in a car when you can smell that.. I mean it, Marie.” 

“Ew is right!” Marie scrunched her nose up. “You should. Well, at least Toulouse. Berli is...well, I’ll give him a free pass this time.” That’s all she was going to say on the subject of her younger brother. Marie took the sticky note and stuck it in her purse. “Well, I got a new phone not too long ago. Maybe your number got lost in the transfer. That makes the most sense at least.” Marie sighed and nodded. “I should have, but I was already so upset that I didn’t think of asking him to pay me back. I just wanted to go home and didn’t even care about the losses at that point.” She glances up at the older woman and nods once. “I won’t. I promise.”

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{berlioz}

Berlioz’s room was a mess. He had been going through it, looking for his shit and couldn’t find it anywhere. For some reason hearing Marie knocking at his door and being super sweet to him had him convinced that she had gone in there and took it. Toulouse would have been on his radar if he was ever around but he hadn’t been recently and his mind was spiraling so fast because he couldn’t find his crap that he turned on his heels and opened the door so fast he was sure it hit the wall loudly. He didn’t even flinch, he just looked at his sister pissed off. “Did you go into my room while I was out?” was the first thing he said to her, his chest moving fast as he tried to keep up with his breathing. “It looks like you did. Why the fuck did you do that?”

When the door flew open and slammed against the wall Marie flinched and took a step backwards. “I-- I didn’t...” she said softly. He was scaring her and she was concerned for her brother. “I wouldn’t do that. I have no reason to. What would I gain from going through your room?” Marie glanced over his shoulder to see the wreck that was now his room. “What happened, Berli? Are you alright?” He clearly wasn’t, but she still had to ask. Was he...was he doing drugs again? Marie feared the worst but she wanted to give him the benefit of the doubt and wasn’t going to ask. Not yet at least. “It’s okay. I can help. Just tell me what you need. Or, maybe take a deep breath. I made dinner. I even used vegan ingredients for you!”

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{amelia}

It was taking a great deal for Amelia to keep her lips shut, but she did casually. Biting down on her bottom lip to keep it shut as she listened to them spill their thoughts out. When they finally stopped she just smiled and nodded, reaching for her drink for a small sip. “Everything you’re feeling? Totally, valid. All our feelings are. Second, don’t ever give them the power to make you feel this way past this moment, alright? You’re a beautiful sunflower, and hold all the power! But… I mean.. how exactly did it all come to this?” 

Marie had dipped her toes into the dating world once again. She went on a god awful Tinder date that began and ended horribly and was dishing out all of the details to Amelia. Marie quite liked Amelia. She was older than her and much wiser when it came to these things. She also wrote stellar books! “Ugh, it was just so awful!” she all but screeched. “He picked me up smelling like beer. I should have never gotten into that car. Then, we get to the restaurant and he orders the most expensive bottle of wine. I was like, oh okay, nice. But I knew he shouldn’t be drinking more. At that point I planned on calling my brother to pick me up after the date. Then, when it’s time to pay he said he forgot his wallet so I had to pay! Amelia, when I tell you it was atrocious, it really was. He only talked about himself and whenever I tried to talk he interrupted me. Zero out of ten. I blocked him and called an Uber because my stupid brothers don’t answer their phones!”

[littleladymarie]

@berlibonfamille​

“Berlioz!” Marie called to her brother outside of his bedroom door. “It’s me. Your favorite sister!” She giggles softly to herself. “Well, your only sister. Um, I’ve made some dinner. I don’t know if you want some or not. Oh, and cookies! Christmas ones! I know you’ve always liked those.” Talking to her brother since the move to Walt Grove and his stint in the hospital seemed to be such a chore. She loved him dearly and wanted nothing but the best for him, but sometimes he made it so damn difficult. She bites on the inside of her cheek when she doesn’t hear an answer. “Er, well, maybe you’re asleep! In that case I don’t disturb you.” Still, she lingered outside of his door, hoping that he might still answer her.

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{charlotte}

“It’s the most excitin’ time of the year! And I need a whole new set of red heels to march around in’. I think I’m gonna just go all out with dressin’ for the holidays. They make so many cute accessories and earrings for them. Have you seen the little turkey ones? Ooo, I’m gonna be better then then the turkey it’s self. Are ya’ doing anything for the holidays? We can always turn Daddy’s place into almost like a bed and breakfast and just host the time of everyone’s life.” She added with a small laugh. “I think it’d be grand.” || @littleladymarie​ 

“It truly is!” Marie agrees with a bright smile. “Joyeuses Fêtes! Happy Holidays! We do not have Thanksgiving in France but, if it’s not too much to ask, perhaps we could celebrate? I’ve heard of Friendsgiving. Can we do that?” Marie asked Lottie, her smile still shining. Perhaps she could even convince her brothers to join in. “I’m sure I will do something with my brothers. Well, mostly force them to at least.” She nodded and her eyes light up to match her smile. “That sounds like so much fun. We can’t do that without your shiny, new, red heels though. Shall we go shopping?”

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{wendy​}

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At this point, Wendy assumed that the rumors were true: girls seemed to be the nicest in the bathroom. At least, in her experience, this was the case; Tinsley had been nothing but kind to her after the fight, and she was certain her outfit garnered many compliments during the rave as she took a breather and splashed her face. This time was no different, as she approached the sinks to see a blonde in a cape and a basket nearly identical to her own. “Oh, I love your costume!” she exclaimed, looking at the girl through the mirror. “Aren’t these baskets so handy? I feel like I can bring home snacks in them and no one would notice. Or, I could’ve brought my own. I suppose it’s a bit too late for that one, though.”

Marie had stopped to just freshen up and fix her makeup. The bathrooms weren’t ideal in a forest, but she was thankful there was something. There was a kind girl around her age there and when she struck up conversation Marie was quick to respond. “Oh, thank you!” she said kindly. She glances at the other’s basket then back to her own before looking back up at the girl, a smile on her face. “I think it could be a fashion statement. They’re cute and handy, as you said. “I have a few essentials in mine. Phone, makeup, wallet. They may not be as practical as a purse but I do quite like them. And your costume is so cute. Dorothy is such a classic.” Marie had felt a little self conscious in her outfit earlier, but as the night had gone on she grew to love it and felt great wearing it. “I must admit, I felt weird being in costume earlier in the night. I’ve quite grown to like it! Despite how itchy the skirt of my dress is.”

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Marie Bonfamille as Red Riding Hood for Halloween 2021.

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{sophie}

to say that sophie was most in her element tonight and well…throughout all of october in general would be a terrible understatement. the girl was always so excited for halloween and all that it had to offer, it was the best time of the year and now that she actually got to celebrate it with everyone else she wasn’t going to waste a single second, all decked out in her october look of the day looking every bit the witch that she was as she softly sang along to the song playing through the speakers, bopping her head a bit as she looked through all her paints and brushes, not even noticing the person that came up to her booth for a moment, looking up with a bit of a surprise but an easy smile curving her lips all the same. “oh! hi! happy halloween! i didn’t even see ya there, sorry. uh, you lookin’ for a glam halloween look? or a more spooky face paint vibe? i can do either.” she assures, gently brushing a strand of hair behind her ear, before a thought comes to mind and the girl perks up a little, gasping in a small fit of excitement. “or both! that could be so cool…” the last bit is trailed off as she more says it to herself than the person in front of her before bringing herself back. “…it’s totally your call!”

Halloween was very different in France. Marie grew up with the holiday never being a huge deal. She’d never gone trick or treating and can only recall a few times that she actually dressed up for the occasion. Walt Grove seemed to thrive on the holiday though. It was almost as if they spent the whole year planning for it! Marie thought it to be strange at first, but after some thinking she grew excited to celebrate with the townsfolk. Marie hadn’t dressed up for the fall festival, but she did paint her nails black with little ghost decals instead of a classic French manicure or a light colored polish like pink or nude. It was a small thing, a step out of her comfort zone, but cute nonetheless. She had been walking around the festival, trying some fall treats, and had even braved the haunted corn maze herself. (That was not something she would ever do alone again.) As much as the girl was coming to love Halloween she didn’t quite understand the thrill of scaring oneself. There were so many booths to try but all the lines seemed so long. Then she spotted one with no line at all! Marie walked up and smiled at the girl who took a moment to realize she was there. “Hello,” she greeted. “Oh, um, I’m not sure. I don’t really understand all this Halloween stuff, if I’m being honest.” Sure, she knew enough about the holiday but felt a little overwhelmed with how many different aspects to it there were! “Why not both? I do love makeup, but I’m afraid I’ve never done much Halloween makeup aside from the time I dressed up as a cat.” Marie giggled a little bit. “You seem so eager and excited though! Go crazy and do what you’d like to my face.”

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@berlibonfamille​

Marie was always concerned for her little brother. They weren’t that different in age, but she still considered him the baby. She knew how Berlioz could get and invited him to get dinner with her once she was off work. His choice, and his favorite place, was none other than Gusteau’s. Marie knew the place was pricey but she didn’t care. She knew he needed to get out and she needed something to do. When he finally met her there she didn’t even comment on him being late. She just smiled and said, “you look nice.” She didn’t try to hug him, feeling like he would likely reject the advance, so she just smiled again. “How’s your music coming along? I haven’t heard anything in a while.” She didn’t want to overload him with questions though either. “That’s alright though. You don’t have to answer.”

[littleladymarie]

{barbie}

Barbie’s attention immediately went to the shoes and she had to say she was very impressed. They were the cutest pair of pumps she ever saw and she was so happy to see one of her employees doing great work. “I love them. They would look really cute for a shoot I was planning. It’s a pretty in pink theme and I know no one understands pink as good as you do.” She grinned at the girl. “You have to tell me now….How are the other shoes in there? Was it hard to pick a pair?”

Marie was always happy when Barbie was, and impressing the older woman was always a plus. “Really? I am so intrigued now. You must tell me about this shoot and I absolutely would love nothing more than to be apart of it.” Marie picks up on Barbie’s grin and smiles brightly. “There are so many shoes. Hundreds of different pairs and styles to choose from! I should do the advertising for them because I know they would get all the business they deserve.” She giggled softly. “Not that I actually would because, like, that’s so much work. But I definitely recommend going in there to look at least. I was looking around, not really sure if I was going to get anything today but when I saw these I fell in love.”

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{candy}

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As understanding as Marie’s words were, Candy still found herself pouting a bit at the blond. If only it was as easy as she makes it sound. And maybe to people like Marie, it was. Candy was completely certain that Grenda would know how to not let other people get to her and even Mabel was better at doing so too. But Candy? Though she has learned to become much more confident in herself and ignore the comments of others, it would be a lie if she said that she still didn’t get easily effected. Especially when it came to those whose comments she found most important to her. Like her social media followers. Their opinions matter! “But, how do you do that?” Candy questioned, as she stared at the older girl. “It’s easy when there aren’t many people, but what about whenever the comments becomes too much? Too overwhelming? Too….negative?” 

Marie felt sympathy for Candy, she really did. She knew all too well how vile and cruel people could be with words full of toxins. “I...I don’t know.” She smiles sadly at Candy. “I don’t always. Sometimes I just pretend. I’ve found people are most cruel when they are behind a screen. It’s the only thing protecting themselves. Their anonymity. That’s besides the point though. You have to know you’re better than their untrue words and tell yourself positive things! It helps sometimes. Words break me down too though. I try not to let things effect me but some days it’s hard.” Marie lets out a sigh and tucks a blonde strand behind her ear. “I wish I had more answers, I really do. I’m sorry. Is...is someone being cruel to you?”

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“I just want myself back” - Lottie

“You really need to get over this man.” Marie scrunches her nose up. “He’s not worth it.” Marie had been trying to lift Lottie’s spirits for so long and wasn’t quite sure what else she could do. It was beginning to become exhausting. “Will a spa day cheer you up? I’ll buy you lunch too. It will be a girls date.” She smiled at her friend. “Cheer up. The one you’re wishing for on them stars will show up and sweep you off your feet when you least expect it. I just know it.”

@junebug-lottie

[littleladymarie]

“But you’re so unaffected, I really don’t get it” (Candy)

“It’s all about presentation. Though I may seem unaffected things do bother me, you know. I just can’t let other people know that. I just tell myself that I have to try harder and do better next time.”

@ccandycchiu

[littleladymarie]

“Their win is not my loss” (Minnie)

“That’s a very bright and happy way of looking at things!” Marie beams up at Minnie. She absolutely adores the older woman and looks up to her as a role model. “I should start looking at things with that mindset. Every time someone surpasses me I just get so angry! I have to be the best at everything. But, to tell you the truth, it’s exhausting.” Marie sighed and let her hair down from the pink ribbon she had it tied back with. “I wish I was as optimistic as you.”

@minervasouris