where the willows grow

willow chui. 25. they/them. 

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“Ooh yes please, lots of cream thank you.” Rebecca practically survived by popping into the different places in town to get a coffee whenever she could. Multiple jobs and looking after her children meant she was always busy but at the same time she made sure to chat to everyone, really everyone but especially the serving staff. She grimaced at the idea of putting anything else in her coffee and reached for the cream. “God no its far too early to for healthy substitutes. But thanks for offering that really is very sweet.” 

Willow did as requested and poured as much cream as they could spare into the woman’s coffee in front of them. It was something they morally objected to but what else was there to do? They were a server so they had to serve. Besides, Willow knew they couldn’t just yuck someone’s yums. It was a statement that could be taken so literally not just with kinks. “’Course. Just doin’ my job. What brings you in this early?” Willow knew there were some people who enjoyed small talk and if they could start a persons day off with some nice conversation than they wouldn’t complain. This was the first in a long time they’d awoken before the sun to actually work and not just run to class, so they were curious. Obviously many of the patrons had jobs they were getting to but not all of them were the same. Everyone had their own story. There was nothing Willow loved more than a good story.

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hotgrlxdani​:

Pushing the cheetah print sunnies into her smoke infused, tangled messy bun, Daniella thanked herself internally for the last line of coke she did. If not for her last little snorting session, she was sure she would be projectiling all over her usual corner booth. Daniella followed the voice, looked to them beaming with nearly all black orbs at this point, “Don’t tell anyone, but I am a firm believer that if your body is allergic to milk of any sorts, it’s natural selection working it’s magic.” she shook her head as if to clear her rambling and restart the conversation, “you got any festive creamer? peppermint bark?”

Willow couldn’t help the snort that escaped them at the blondes choice words. It sounded similar to what her father would have said had he been around. “That and gluten,” They stated without a care if someone could hear them. “I’ll let the nut allergies slide, I suppose, but they’re on thin ice.” Willow smirked just a bit then. They knew they weren’t a comedic genius but they could tickle their own funny bone from time to time and wasn’t that a success all on its own? Besides, it wasn’t as if they would ever be able to impress someone like the patron in front of them. Women like her were just out of Willow’s reach. They weren’t cruel - Willow was too conventionally kind and pretty to have them be cruel if that was even a tendency of theirs - but they also were in a world of their own. Willow was just lucky to be in their orbit for a minute or two each day and then it was onto the next. That was just life. “I don’t think we do but I can check the back. I know we’ve got peppermint and some cranberry stuff. Not to mention the usual caramel and chocolate. If we don’t have the creamer, think I could just mix some shit up and you’d be alright with that? You can trust me. I’m a scientist.” Willow was, in fact, an environmental scientist but people usually liked that line when she gave it to them late in the evening so why not use it now?

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“Cream and sugar?” Willow asked the patron in front of them, holding up both in each hand. Most people would have hated the morning rush at the Diner but it was new for Willow. A rarity. They were so used to the truckers and travelers of the late night shift poppin’ in for a bite to eat as they made their way to who knows where that the breakfast club was a new thing for them. It should have been one of those days that they had all to themselves, just them and their textbooks, but they’d been contacted about picking up an extra shift and the forty-seven dollars in their bank account was aching for some support. So, here they were. Despite the stress, a smile on their face and a willingness to meet the people of the town they still felt they knew so little about.  “If you’re lookin’ for healthy substitutes or non-dairy options, we haven’t had those restocked for weeks. I keep tellin’ them that they need to help out the intolerant crowd but, well, I think its all about money or something. I don’t know. Between you and me, I like coffee black anyway so I don’t get the whole ‘war on milk’ or whatever it is.” They set the cream and sugar down and left it for the patron to decide on. 

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Is that JESSIE MEI LI? No, that’s WILLOW CHUI. THEY are TWENTY-FIVE years old, and have been a resident of Hendricks for ONE YEAR. Don’t they live in RUSTYS CORNER? I hear they can be SPONTANEOUS but also INDEPENDENT. But that’s up for you to decide.

- Currently working their way through school, they have taken longer than most to get through it. Left orphaned at the age of 17, Willow has had to be productive with their time. There’s no ability to slack off. They started working as soon as they could and has been working ever since in the hopes that they can get through college debt free.

- Currently they work at the diner late at night so they can take early morning classes. 

- If you can get them alone, they are incredibly chaotic and playful but thats a very rare sight to see. Unless you get them with their best friend, then, all bets are off.

- They are an environmental science major and have a focus on zoology and animals impact on the land. They love animals which is probably why they own so many damn pets. (Their favorite is their gecko named Rigatoni)

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Jessie Mei Li behind the scenes of 𝕾𝖍𝖆𝖉𝖔𝖜 & 𝕭𝖔𝖓𝖊 (2021)

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Things they definitely said aka incorrect Malina quotes: (1/?) [insp]

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(ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧

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JESSIE MEI LI Photographed by Wolf Marloh

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watch after your husbands tonight...

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lionshcart‌:

Kiara immediately ran up to the other woman, immediately excited by her energy even if her dancing wasn’t the greatest. "I’m loving your energy right now.” She laughed, quickly joining in with her own mediocre but exaggerated dance moves. She couldn’t bring herself to dance seriously to the Ghostbusters theme song. She was a little hopped up on sugar, she had a few too many pumpkin and apple flavored treats… she just couldn’t help herself! There were so many amazing bakers at the festival this year. “What do you want to do after this?”

Jen couldn’t help but laugh a bit as the other ran up to her. “If you’re loving it then fucking live it!” The girl was known for trying to motivate others into doing stuff that made them feel happier and dancing was no different. “You look hot, show off your moves.” Both of them, it seemed, were hopped up on sugar but it was Halloween. They were allowed to be a bit wild, right? “After this? After this I think I want to get a drink and go watch people get the shit scared out of them.” 

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slightlysawyer‌:

“Are you talking about me? You’d buy me another apple?” Slightly motioned to himself with a look of disbelief. “Cuz if you did, you’d be my favorite person today.”

“Yes I’d buy you another apple. It’s shitty as hell when you lose your food and this is a fun event isn’t it? Besides, I budgeted enough to feed two people this weekend. Why not get you another treat?” Jen smirked slightly and tossed her hair over her shoulders, “I’m usually people’s favorite person so what can I say?”

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blcndiegothel‌:

rapunzel watched in admiration at the other as she danced as if no one was watching. after years of being asked why she danced so wildly, it was nice to see that someone else let the music take over them. punz giggled and moved herself around as if dancing. “what’s this song? i’ve never heard it before.”

Jen stopped her movements for a moment to stare at Rapunzel in disbelief. “Seriously, you don’t know ghostbusters?! What have you been doing? Living under a rock?” She didn’t realize just how horrible she sounded. It was like Jen to say shit that made her sound like an asshole without realizing it. Jen began dancing around again, “Its an amazing movie. One you’ll have to watch later! Then you gotta tell me your thoughts.” 

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candicandle‌:

“That is…dancing?” Candi tried to smile, sound nice. She could hear Leena telling her that it wasn’t this girl’s fault she danced like a lunatic. “Umm….I don’t know if I like this song. But you keep going! You look…..like you’re having a good time!”

“It’s not really fun just standing and watching. You know people aren’t judging. Or if they are then fuck ‘em. I’m having fun.” She screamed a little in a ‘woo’ fashion just to prove her point. She knew girls like Candi. In fact, she was best friends with one but that still didn’t mean she understood what they were like. Why they cared so much about what other people thought or judged others. But, Jen gave everyone the benefit of the doubt. She was sure the other was kind. “I like your costume, by the way. And my flattery should get you to at least bust a move to the end of the song.”

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numbuhfcur‌:

“Joke’s on you if that was meant to be an insult ‘cause I don’t know what that means,” Wally responded with a smirk, heading toward the haunted house. “Right, you’re on, so you better have it with ya!”

“Wait. Seriously? God, I’ve found another Jude.” Jen shook her head softly. At least Jude didn’t feel like he had to prove how manly he was all the time. Either way, Jen had made a bet and she was going to see it through. “Why would i have the twenty when you’re the one going to scream first?” 

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princesslottic‌:

Laughing Lottie started jump dancing before getting to her, more jumping then dancing. She couldn’t help giggling at the looks they were getting and just all out cackling when she got closer. “Hold my hands hold my hands! I wanna spin!” 

Jen held out her hands without a second thought. There was nothing better than dancing in a crowded room except maybe dancing with a friend in a crowded room. “Spin, baby, spin!” Jen giggled and continued to sing along with the music. “You look a plus. This costume contest is ours!”

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“morphinominal!” / a jen masterson halloween costume

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numbuhfcur‌:

“This isn’t for me,” Wally emphasized. “It’s for the safety of the actors.” He’d been kicked out of haunted houses for multiple reasons in his life, most of them being harassing the actors back or breaking their stuff if he was bored. “I’m sure a little girl like you’ll piss your panties.”

Jen raised her eyebrows, “Fragile masculinity wins again. What, daddy never said you could cry? Get over yourself.” The girl might get scared but she’d never peed her pants. Not since she was like six. “20 bucks says you scream more than I do.”