I know this won't make a difference in the long run solely due to the nature of the intended recipient, but hopefully this statement will quell the bit of guilt I feel every time it happens, so...
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Dani: Don't be like that. You love Karaoke, we all love Karaoke, and we all love a happy Rachel.
Santana: *sighs, grumbles, nods her head* Fine. But I get veto on Rachel's first three song choices.
Rachel: What? Why! I have exce-
Tamsin: *clears throat, raises hand* Not that y'all shouldn't have that conversation, but can we maybe focus on why we're all here right now? Especially given how long it's been since the last time we did anything together. *looks pointedly in Mun's direction*
Mun: …
Everyone else: *stares at mun*
Mun: Tamsin's right. We should focus on why you're here today *mumbles "and definitely not me"*.
Tamsin: *crosses arms over chest* Mmhmm *turns back to the rest of the group* Anyway, as I was saying-
Mazikeen: Can we move it along already.
Tamsin: Not how I would have put it, but yes. I've got cupcakes in the oven and they'll need to come out any minute if everything is going to be ready for tonight.
Aurora: *takes mic from Quinn. gives the group a quick bow then, in proceeds in a clearly practiced voice* And what is happening tonight
Jade: I've seen Vega give a more believable performance
Distant voice: Hey!
Tamsin: *ignoring both as she turns to Aurora. Speaks into the mic* I'm so glad you asked. Tonight we're having a house party to kick off Pride Month!
Hannah: WOOHOO! Go Pride!
Tamsin: That's the spirit! Go Pride!
Hannah: Will there be Jello at this party?
Tamsin: Yes.
Hannah: WOOHOO! Go, Jello!
Melody: Hannah, Sweetie, Focus.
Hannah: I am focused.
Lennox: On something other than your stomach.
Guinevere: Well there be Jello shots?
Melody & Lennox: Not helping
Angela: Says you. I too would like to know the jello shot status of this party.
Tamsin: There will be drinks and snacks or all kinds, and I sent you all a menu for review a week ago so if there's something you want that isn't on there it's your own fault. *brushes her hair back behind her shoulder before giving a sharp "Shush" to quite the several grumblers in the background, then nods at Aurora*.
Aurora: *picking up as if the interruptions never happened* Pride month is a great reason to celebrate. Don't you agree? *Looks off to the side*
Mal: …
Aurora …
Aurora: *under her breath* That's your cue
Mal: …
Tamsin: Mal?
Mal: Why did I let you drag me into this?
Tamsin: Because we're family, and you love us
Mal: No, seriously.
Aurora: Because Evie heard us trying to convince you and she said it sounded like a great idea and you caved because you love her and would do anything to make her happy.
Mal: …
Mal: *heavy sigh* fine. But I'm doing this for Evie, not for you two.
Tamsin: Don't care.
Aurora: Still counts. *clears throat* Pride month is a great reason to celebrate. Don't you agree?
Mal: *in a monotone* You've got that right. *sees the looks from Tamsin and Aurora, sighs again. Smiles then repeats herself with much more enthusiasm*You've got that right! *grunts as she's immediately embraced by Tamsin and Aurora*
Santana: Wow. That was-
Rae: More than you for Pride?
Mazikeen: Are we done here?
Selina: Not going to stick around for the party?
Mazikeen: Like I said, I have people to do.
Aubrey: Don't do anything I wouldn't do.
Mazikeen: Where's the fun in that? leaves
Angela: Can we circle back around to the shots question?
Rebecca: Come with me. We'll make some together. *heads off to the kitchen with Angela*
Tamsin: Oooh, I'll come with. Got to check on my cupcakes. *follows Rebecca and Angela towards the kitchen*
Hannah: Dibs on the extra frosting! *follows Tamsin*
Lennox: Do not let her have more sugar! *follows Hannah*
Melody: I better go and keep Lennox stays away from the knives *follows Lennox
Selina: I'm going to get a quick little catnap in before the party *heads to her room*
Rachel: I'm going to pick out my song list for Karaoke--Without any vetoes! *Rushes off to her room, with a protesting Santana fast on her heels*
Dani and Quinn: *look at each other, shake their heads and, smiling, follow Rachel and Santana*
Jonathan: I should pick out something to wear for tonight. *heads to his room*
Lucas: Same.
Guinevere: Maybe shave off that beard while you're at it.
Lucas: What's wrong with the beard? I think it makes me look distinguished.
Guinevere: I makes you look like you don't own a razor.
Rae: I like it. I think it's sexy.
Lucas: *points to Rae as he heads for his room* See. Sexy and Distinguished.
Guinevere: *Laughing as she pushed Lucas towards the hall, looks back over her shoulder and shakes head at Rae*
Rae: *following behind Guinevere* I can't help it. I like scruffy. It's Genetic!
Jade: Was that a werewolf joke?
Raven: Probably. Mun has a lousy sense of humour.
Jade: Is that why you only got one line?
Raven: shrugs
Jade: You weren't kidding. *stands and heads for her room* I've heard better jokes out of Vega.
Distant Voice: Hey! Again!
Aurora: *looks around the nearly empty room, then lays head on Mal's shoulder* Well it was fun while it lasted.
Mal: Was it?
Aurora: Oh shush, you know you love us. And Evie will be here any minute for the party. We're going to have so much fun tonight. *dances away towards the kitchen where the sounds of several arguments can be heard*
Mal: There is no we. You and the other one are staying ten, no twenty feet from Evie at all times.
Aurora: *laughs*
Mal: *drops down onto couch* And they called me evil. *feels her phone vibrate and pulls it from her pocket. Smiles at the text from Evie confirming her arrival time for the party.
Mal: Beware, foreswear, Love is love everywhere.
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A post? An Apartment verse post? With everyone (Sorry Raven)?
I know, I'm as shocked as you are. And apparently extremely rusty.
Anyway, Happy Pride month to all. Love *is* Love, everywhere.
Putting this here instead of the notes for reasons:
I think Quinn would want to do the driving, but Rachel would insist on sharing. I also think Rachel would be so extremely cautious in her driving (in large part because of Quinn's accident) that it would drive Quinn insane until they eventually agree to take the train/plane for anything longer than a 2 hour drive (3 tops, and only if there are rest stops, and Quinn primarily drives for those.)
we need to bring back anon kink memes in a big way. no one is horny enough anymore. the other night i found a fic on an old kink meme from 2009 that was so well-written and also so raunchy and foul (affectionate) it could have stripped paint off my car. there is something about truly unapologetic filth that can be transcendent and tender and marrow deep and maybe if we all leaned into being anonymous depraved little weirdos again we'd learn how to have more fun.
So I started the year off with a crap cold that I'm still not 100% over.
Nevertheless, I still plan (fingers crossed) to get this blog (semi) active again asap, so if you have any muses that want to play with mine, or any questions for them (because I love answering those way more than I should). please slip me an ask and I will do my best to respond in a timely manner.
