#softbrilliance

[halvhavfrue-blog]

Lise hummed to herself quietly as she finished wrapping her girlfriend’s gift and set off for the fey woman’s home. It was Erika’s birthday and she wanted to spoil her a bit as the two of them spent the evening together. She had already texted earlier that she was going to be dropping in after they both were finished with their respective jobs for the day and wasn’t sure if Erika wanted to go out to eat or spend the evening in. Either way, it was her birthday and she would be the one who got to choose.

She just didn’t want to go too far and overwhelm the younger woman. The most important thing in her eyes was spending the day with the person she cared about. Lise knew that Erika got flustered sometimes when she made grandiose gestures so she was trying to reign in her excitement. Would stopping to get flowers on the way be too much? She wasn’t positive but that was something that she wanted to do.

The half mer took a deep breath and nodded, ducking into a flowershop that was on the way to her destination. She emerged a short while later with flowers that were beautiful but still didn’t compare to the loveliness that was her girlfriend. At least in her eyes. But they would do for what she wanted them for. Lise resumed her journey and was happy to see Erika’s home ahead of her. She rang the bell and as she waited for the fae to answer the door, she adjusted her hold on the flowers and the wrapped gift that she had brought with her, a tender expression on her face.

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[natalia-the-pearl-blog]

"Well, I think they're drunk..."

“About time!” Natalia scoffed as she guided yet another kitchen employee from the outside tent to the correct location inside.

[theirishwix]

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“Excuse me, miss,” Peggy mumbled, softly, before moving around her, “I’m here to make sure that all the guests are alright- would you like anything? A drink?” 

Peggy was not about to be caught off slacking, not by anyone, not by Mann himself. She needed the wage tonight brought, so despite wishing to lull about the party, Peggy had gotten her foot out of her arse and kicked herself into some working.

[sabliermagique]

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Laura blinked as she spotted someone she thought had a familiar face in the corner of her vision and turned to glance in the other woman’s direction. If her hunch was correct... that might be one of the parents for one of her students. She hoped that her gut feeling was correct because at least there would be some common ground to discuss there because the other people she had spoken to had come off as pretty rude.

As she got closer she was able to confirm that she was right. That looked like one of Thea’s mothers. And she did not seem to be feeling all that well. “Um... excuse me. Are you Thea’s mother?” she asked, lifting her mask so the other woman could see her face. 

[halvhavfrue-blog]

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Lise had done some thinking about the poem as she made her way through the town towards the library. She had maybe a few potential candidates in mind for who her poem could be about but if she was honest with herself, she wanted a second opinion. Besides, there was one person she hoped would be the subject of her poem but she thought that it might be wishful thinking coloring her train of thought.

The reporter opened the door of the library and looked around to see if she could spot Erika. “Erika? Are you busy right now?”

[beintag-blog]

"Oh!--goodness, do you need some help carrying that?" Erika was familiar with stubborn people who refused help, but she was prepared to give a hand anyway, even if it meant being a little forceful.

Konstanze looked over her shoulder, raising an eyebrow. Did she... know this woman? Hm. No. She seemed awfully nice and all, offering help to a stranger. Why did she ask anyway? What would she assume Kon needed help wi-- Oh. Right.

In her arms, the taller blonde carried an impressive stack of boxes that looked to be packed with all sorts of things- Tools, rags, and other assorted items. The impressive part wasn’t necessarily that Konstanze was lifting the stack, but rather that she had managed to pile the boxes as high as she did without dropping any yet. It was heavy, yes, but not heavy enough to cause any trouble for her. She made it a few more steps, and sat the boxes down so they were out of the way. “Ah- I think I’ve got it.” She flashed a grin. Konstanze placed two hands on her hips, looking... well, down, at the other. “But! If you really want to help... there were a few more boxes back there that I didn’t dare add to the tower I was carrying- You would save me a trip if you can pick em up.” 

[incazzatto]

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“ I’m feeling sick to my stomach, too, but as I can tell you’ve been sick all night..? At least you’re not fucking staff or something, but it can’t be enjoyable ”     he said.     “ If you need anything else I can get you it. Not that I’m sure what else is in this house other than what’s in the kitchen tent. ”

“ I wish this night would come to a fucking end already, it’s not been the least bit enjoyable. ”

[tomorborjigin-blog]

tomorborjigin said: ❝ What brings me joy is…life. I think you can find joy anywhere in life. ❞

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She wasn’t totally sure what it was about her aura that made people want to open up; but Erika did find it nice sometimes that something about her just gave off comfort, apparently. “Agreed!” she nodded eagerly. “Life means moving, and progress. Living your life and doing what you want is movement; and it makes me very happy to see people moving along in their lives and making progress.” Was that abstract? She knew what she wanted to say technically, but sometimes there was too much to say to really sum it up neatly.

Well, the small faerie asked, and Sándor had no problem expressing himself. Being raised on Urga, he was taught that there was no shame in being open about one’s emotions.

“That’s right!” His eyes turned up in a pleased smile. “For me, I’ll be fine as long as I can continue doing what I love. Within reason, of course.”