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Bazinga · 10-10-2014, 02:12 AM

SPOILER!!: Mariel

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Originally Posted by emjay

Mariel smiled again, glancing down as she ran a hand over a belly. "Thank you." Of course, she thought this stage of pregnancy rather suited her too, but she was glad others thought so too. Her eyes did snap up and widen a bit at Vic's next words. She was aware of how big women could get later in pregnancy but she'd rather not think of that just yet. "Well, to be fair, you did have two.. and I'm sure I'll get plenty big besides." She chuckled a bit. "Let's just hope I don't resemble a beached whale." So far she was pretty lucky with her shape and she hoped it would continue that way.

She did really love to feel her baby move. It was a bit to odd to think about a growing person kicking inside her belly, she supposed, but it was miraculous and amazing at the same time. And somehow made her feel like everything was going to be alright with the baby. As Vic asked about Jorge, Mariel smiled a bit wider thinking about how sweet he was with everything. "Oh he's wonderful, really.. I can tell he's excited for the baby, maybe a little nervous too, but that's normal. I'm nervous about things too.. He calls her our princess.. and takes really good care of us." She could admit to herself that she wasn't completely sure how he'd be as her pregnancy developed, even though she knew he wanted them to have a baby when they were planning for one. And maybe he'd still freak out a bit once the baby was here. But he really was so wonderful about everything and she could see that he was really happy which just made it all that much better.

Mariel completely lost her train of thought about baby names and nursery themes, especially when there was a shiny rock in her face that hadn't been there before. She grabbed Vic's hand as she held it out to examine what was clearly an engagement ring. That was certainly something she hadn't expected nor the words that soon followed. She lifted her eyes to her friend's face, smiling a bit as she recounted the story. It did sound awfully romantic.. "Next week?" Mariel blinked as she took a moment to process. "That's so sudden.." In fact, she didn't realize the two of them were that serious to contemplate marriage. But she soon smiled widely and got up to hug Victoria. "What I mean to say is, that's wonderful news.. just caught me by surprise, is all. And congratulations! Of course I'll be your matron of honor."

Sitting back down, she was still smiling as she looked across the table to Victoria. "Alright.. small is doable. We'll do some shopping today, maybe dresses first? Then what else will you need help with?" Maybe this was the perfect time to do it since they were off work and had time to spare to prepare things.

"I did have two, but bed rest killed me. I think it's what made me grow more." She chuckled, even though she was feeling very emotional about giving up the baby stages she couldn't say she missed that pregnancy. No, she'd rather let her children grow then do bed rest again. "You will not, you will be beautiful the entire time. You are one of those lucky ones." She wasn't, but that's alright her girls were worth being huge.

Okay so an aww came from her lips. If we was being that sweet and calling the baby princess, then maybe he will be a keeper after all. The journalist was getting brownie points at the moment. "Well he should. You should be treated like gold during this time. It's hard work." She knew all too well what Mariel was feeling. So it was nice to know she had someone being good to her.

She was shocked, well.. that was to be expected. Victoria was still shocked, shocked and freaking out. "Well I know, but really with my divorce and failed engagement and this will be his third marriage, we don't need to do all that elaborated planning and have something huge. So two weeks isn't that bad." Was it? Maybe it was, maybe they were being crazy, but she didn't care it was what she wanted. Was Mariel happy for her, she wasn't fully sure, but she hugged her friend and beamed that she would be her matron of honor. "Oh thank you. I'm so glad you will be. I couldn't have anyone else." No this was a best friend job. She was going to be the only one really standing for her, so this was very important to Victoria.

"Dress shopping would be great. Since it is small I don't need anything fancy, just pretty." It might not be her first time down the aisle, but she cold still feel pretty doing it a second time. "I'll have to figure out some flowers and a cake for a little reception after. Cossy said he wanted to do it in Scotland and was going to look at a place, so he will take care of that." So much was going through her mind at once, she needed to take a deep breath and relax.

emjay · 10-11-2014, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Bazinga

"I did have two, but bed rest killed me. I think it's what made me grow more." She chuckled, even though she was feeling very emotional about giving up the baby stages she couldn't say she missed that pregnancy. No, she'd rather let her children grow then do bed rest again. "You will not, you will be beautiful the entire time. You are one of those lucky ones." She wasn't, but that's alright her girls were worth being huge.

Okay so an aww came from her lips. If we was being that sweet and calling the baby princess, then maybe he will be a keeper after all. The journalist was getting brownie points at the moment. "Well he should. You should be treated like gold during this time. It's hard work." She knew all too well what Mariel was feeling. So it was nice to know she had someone being good to her.

She was shocked, well.. that was to be expected. Victoria was still shocked, shocked and freaking out. "Well I know, but really with my divorce and failed engagement and this will be his third marriage, we don't need to do all that elaborated planning and have something huge. So two weeks isn't that bad." Was it? Maybe it was, maybe they were being crazy, but she didn't care it was what she wanted. Was Mariel happy for her, she wasn't fully sure, but she hugged her friend and beamed that she would be her matron of honor. "Oh thank you. I'm so glad you will be. I couldn't have anyone else." No this was a best friend job. She was going to be the only one really standing for her, so this was very important to Victoria.

"Dress shopping would be great. Since it is small I don't need anything fancy, just pretty." It might not be her first time down the aisle, but she cold still feel pretty doing it a second time. "I'll have to figure out some flowers and a cake for a little reception after. Cossy said he wanted to do it in Scotland and was going to look at a place, so he will take care of that." So much was going through her mind at once, she needed to take a deep breath and relax.

Mariel allowed a faint smile to form on her lips and she nodded as Victoria spoke. She really did hope that she would not be required bed rest, especially after things her sister had told her, but she knew she would do it if she had to. But she smiled a bit wider as she continued. "Well, thank you.. It's gone well in that way so far, I do hope it stays." She thought she had been pretty lucky in the shape she was and no stretch marks so far. Perhaps the daily application of cocoa butter could be attributed for that.

She smiled proudly hearing the aww. Some of the things he said or did made her melt at times, especially when it was about the baby. She knew he was going to make such a great father and sort of couldn't wait for it though she was enjoying this part very much. He spoiled her and she loved it. "You're right.. it is hard work creating a new human being. I think he realizes that too." She could admit that she thought she deserved a little spoiling during her pregnancy and he did a really good job at that.

Mariel was still a bit shocked by the revelation, though she wondered if she really should be. She had eloped herself, though granted her own engagement had been a smidge longer.. but she knew how romantic such a thing could be. And that was exactly what this sounded like. The brunette nodded in understanding as she listened to Victoria explain. "Oh that makes perfect sense.. and Jorge and I planned ours in a day, I'm sure you can manage with two weeks," she added with a chuckle. Of course, they invited no one so it was perhaps a little easier to do it on no notice. Even if there were just a few guests, it would take a little planning, she thought. "Well, I'm honored that you've chosen me and of course I will help you with anything you need."

And most definitely that would include dress shopping. Smiling, Mariel said, "Well, you should get what you want. If you want fancy, get fancy. This is your day and it shouldn't matter if it's small, get the dress that is perfect for you." She nodded as her friend continued. Good.. the location would be taken care of, but she could help with the rest if needed. "It might be easier to arrange the flowers and cake in Scotland as well though.. unless you can find someone who wants to deliver there." It was possible, but she figured it would be easiest to find someone local. "Have you thought about colors?" She'd need a dress too.. and one that would complement her shape.

Bazinga · 10-13-2014, 12:58 AM

SPOILER!!: Mariel

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Originally Posted by emjay

Mariel allowed a faint smile to form on her lips and she nodded as Victoria spoke. She really did hope that she would not be required bed rest, especially after things her sister had told her, but she knew she would do it if she had to. But she smiled a bit wider as she continued. "Well, thank you.. It's gone well in that way so far, I do hope it stays." She thought she had been pretty lucky in the shape she was and no stretch marks so far. Perhaps the daily application of cocoa butter could be attributed for that.

She smiled proudly hearing the aww. Some of the things he said or did made her melt at times, especially when it was about the baby. She knew he was going to make such a great father and sort of couldn't wait for it though she was enjoying this part very much. He spoiled her and she loved it. "You're right.. it is hard work creating a new human being. I think he realizes that too." She could admit that she thought she deserved a little spoiling during her pregnancy and he did a really good job at that.

Mariel was still a bit shocked by the revelation, though she wondered if she really should be. She had eloped herself, though granted her own engagement had been a smidge longer.. but she knew how romantic such a thing could be. And that was exactly what this sounded like. The brunette nodded in understanding as she listened to Victoria explain. "Oh that makes perfect sense.. and Jorge and I planned ours in a day, I'm sure you can manage with two weeks," she added with a chuckle. Of course, they invited no one so it was perhaps a little easier to do it on no notice. Even if there were just a few guests, it would take a little planning, she thought. "Well, I'm honored that you've chosen me and of course I will help you with anything you need."

And most definitely that would include dress shopping. Smiling, Mariel said, "Well, you should get what you want. If you want fancy, get fancy. This is your day and it shouldn't matter if it's small, get the dress that is perfect for you." She nodded as her friend continued. Good.. the location would be taken care of, but she could help with the rest if needed. "It might be easier to arrange the flowers and cake in Scotland as well though.. unless you can find someone who wants to deliver there." It was possible, but she figured it would be easiest to find someone local. "Have you thought about colors?" She'd need a dress too.. and one that would complement her shape.

Victoria sat happily waiting for the server. So many positive things going around it was just so exciting. She grinned at her friend, she knew Mariel was going to be beautiful all through her pregnancy. She was just glowing and that glow would keep with her. She was also thankful she was having better pregnancy then she had with the twins.

“Well that’s good, he should realize that. Too many men don’t and expect you to be just the same. Jon never understood when I was pregnant with Bart. He expected me to do everything as always even though I was exhausted most of the time.” She rolled her eyes thinking about it, she should have noticed his true ways even then. “I’m so glad you two are getting along so well though.” It was great to see Mariel so happy.

Seeing the server Victoria ordered her meal and let Mariel order hers. Then she turned her brown eyes back on her best friend, “Well I hope so, because we are doing this whether it gets all done or not.” She was laughing like she hadn’t in a long time, she was very giddy over the entire ordeal, it was just so crazy even for her. She knew she jumped into things, but this, this was something she wasn’t wanting to think twice about. Her smile grew even more when Mariel said she would be her matron of honor, “Oh thank you. That makes me so happy, I wouldn’t want anyone else. You have been with me through so much.”

She chuckled thinking of a dress. A dress, Victoria Maroon thinking about wedding dresses. This was just so exciting. “I think I want something simple, I had the super big and fancy once. This is a new start, the last one I will do.” Yes she would be forever with Cossy and if not she wasn’t doing it again. “Maybe we could do a day in Scotland and figure things out. You would be able to go, right? I’m sorry, I know this is your break to relax and now I’m asking all this.” It was probably wrong, but Mariel wouldn’t mind too much she hoped. “I have actually, I was thinking since it’s so close to Christmas why not red.” It would just be so pretty.

emjay · 10-13-2014, 05:20 PM

SPOILER!!: Victoria

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Originally Posted by Bazinga

Victoria sat happily waiting for the server. So many positive things going around it was just so exciting. She grinned at her friend, she knew Mariel was going to be beautiful all through her pregnancy. She was just glowing and that glow would keep with her. She was also thankful she was having better pregnancy then she had with the twins.

“Well that’s good, he should realize that. Too many men don’t and expect you to be just the same. Jon never understood when I was pregnant with Bart. He expected me to do everything as always even though I was exhausted most of the time.” She rolled her eyes thinking about it, she should have noticed his true ways even then. “I’m so glad you two are getting along so well though.” It was great to see Mariel so happy.

Seeing the server Victoria ordered her meal and let Mariel order hers. Then she turned her brown eyes back on her best friend, “Well I hope so, because we are doing this whether it gets all done or not.” She was laughing like she hadn’t in a long time, she was very giddy over the entire ordeal, it was just so crazy even for her. She knew she jumped into things, but this, this was something she wasn’t wanting to think twice about. Her smile grew even more when Mariel said she would be her matron of honor, “Oh thank you. That makes me so happy, I wouldn’t want anyone else. You have been with me through so much.”

She chuckled thinking of a dress. A dress, Victoria Maroon thinking about wedding dresses. This was just so exciting. “I think I want something simple, I had the super big and fancy once. This is a new start, the last one I will do.” Yes she would be forever with Cossy and if not she wasn’t doing it again. “Maybe we could do a day in Scotland and figure things out. You would be able to go, right? I’m sorry, I know this is your break to relax and now I’m asking all this.” It was probably wrong, but Mariel wouldn’t mind too much she hoped. “I have actually, I was thinking since it’s so close to Christmas why not red.” It would just be so pretty.

Mariel sat thinking for a moment about what it would be like if things were different and Jorge treated her the way Vic's first husband treated her. Yeah, she wouldn't be putting up with that for long, but Jorge had always treated her pretty well so she wouldn't have ever expected that anyway. This extra devotion to her and the baby was certainly a bonus though. "Jon is clearly an idiot," she said, the hint of a distasteful look crossing her features as she took a sip of water. Really, Vic was better off without him though breakups of families were hard. But she didn't need to put up with his nonsense. This Cosgrach had better treat her better than that too. She smiled bigger as Vic continued. "Me too.. we are in a really good place." She supposed it helped taht they had similar personalities.. or something along that line. But they did get along well together and she didn't think she could be happier.

Oh.. and there was the server. Mariel supposed she should make up her mind and she grabbed the menu as Victoria placed her order. Deciding on a taco salad with extra cheese and sour cream, she turned her attention back to her best friend and her impending wedding plans. "It will get done and it will be perfect," she said with a confident smile. She would certainly help and see to that. "No need to thank me," she added, reaching for her hand and giving it a gentle squeeze. "I wouldn't miss this for anything.. of course I will stand up for you."

She nodded a bit, listening to her talk about her ideas for a dress. "Of course.. whatever you want to have is what will happen.." And it was a good attitude, she thought, to want it to be her last. She, for one, couldn't fathom doing it again. "We have time off.. I'm sure I could manage a day in Scotland to help you arrange things. We'll make a day of it, get everything done, have lunch, some shopping.." Maybe even baby things too if there was time, not that she could think of anything Scotland would have for baby that she couldn't get here, but that sort of thing seemed to be so prevalent in her mind. Oh, red.. Mariel smiled brightly. "I look good in red. I can do red. Maybe something with an empire waist.." That was flattering on many pregnant women.

Bazinga · 10-15-2014, 01:26 AM

SPOILER!!: Mariel

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Originally Posted by emjay

Mariel sat thinking for a moment about what it would be like if things were different and Jorge treated her the way Vic's first husband treated her. Yeah, she wouldn't be putting up with that for long, but Jorge had always treated her pretty well so she wouldn't have ever expected that anyway. This extra devotion to her and the baby was certainly a bonus though. "Jon is clearly an idiot," she said, the hint of a distasteful look crossing her features as she took a sip of water. Really, Vic was better off without him though breakups of families were hard. But she didn't need to put up with his nonsense. This Cosgrach had better treat her better than that too. She smiled bigger as Vic continued. "Me too.. we are in a really good place." She supposed it helped taht they had similar personalities.. or something along that line. But they did get along well together and she didn't think she could be happier.

Oh.. and there was the server. Mariel supposed she should make up her mind and she grabbed the menu as Victoria placed her order. Deciding on a taco salad with extra cheese and sour cream, she turned her attention back to her best friend and her impending wedding plans. "It will get done and it will be perfect," she said with a confident smile. She would certainly help and see to that. "No need to thank me," she added, reaching for her hand and giving it a gentle squeeze. "I wouldn't miss this for anything.. of course I will stand up for you."

She nodded a bit, listening to her talk about her ideas for a dress. "Of course.. whatever you want to have is what will happen.." And it was a good attitude, she thought, to want it to be her last. She, for one, couldn't fathom doing it again. "We have time off.. I'm sure I could manage a day in Scotland to help you arrange things. We'll make a day of it, get everything done, have lunch, some shopping.." Maybe even baby things too if there was time, not that she could think of anything Scotland would have for baby that she couldn't get here, but that sort of thing seemed to be so prevalent in her mind. Oh, red.. Mariel smiled brightly. "I look good in red. I can do red. Maybe something with an empire waist.." That was flattering on many pregnant women.

Ha! Victoria laughed at her friends comment, yes she knew her ex was an idiot that was actually an understatement. “He’s her idiot now, so it’s whatever.” She was honestly glad to be rid of him for the most part even if it was super hard at the beginning and it was still hard when it came to her son. “Weird how some people change so drastically over the years and others never change at all.” She had found herself in this thought so much over the years, but no need to think too much about it, it was done and over with between them. She was thrilled to see Mariel so happy and in love. It was always nice to see her friends like this.

She was getting married and it was all starting to fall into place, well at least the thoughts of it falling into place were and with Mariel being so confident about it, that just made her feel even more confident that it would be perfect. “Yes I do need to thank you, because with the pregnancy you certainly have important things to do and rest is one of them and now I’m trying to take you from that. Jorge might not be happy with him.” She couldn’t help but chuckle from the happiness she was feeling with everything.

A day in Scotland it just sounded so fun! “Wonderful it’s set then we will go and check out the castle and figure out the rest of the planning, and baby shop.” She certainly would like to buy a few things for that little girl. “Oh it just sounds so fun even if it wasn’t to plan my wedding.” A day out with her best friend was exactly what she needed and having her help with wedding planning was certainly an added bonus. “It’s going to look fantastic on you with your bump.” She couldn’t wait to look at dresses!

emjay · 10-15-2014, 02:59 AM

SPOILER!!: Victoria

Mariel simply had to laugh as Victoria did. "Consider yourself lucky then. Someone else can put up with his nonsense." And she was sure she was better off. Mariel didn't know Cosgrach well, but she hoped he was a better man than Jon was. Certainly Vic would have learned from experience or she wouldn't be marrying him. The brunette nodded thoughtfully over her next words, knowing from experience that to be true. "Sometimes it's just a matter of growing up.." Something that not everyone did either. Her thoughts drifted momentarily to her own husband, knowing that in some ways he had changed from when she first met him, though much of his personality stayed the same. The very essence of a person didn't usually change much, though their behaviors and ideas often evolved.

Her hands on her belly again, she looked down and smiled. "Oh I know.. and I am getting plenty of rest. Jorge makes sure of that. But I don't think he'll object my taking a couple days for your wedding. This is important." And while taking care of her unborn baby trumped that, she did have some time off so she thought a couple days wouldn't be too much. And she was really starting to get excited about it the more she thought about it. Oooh and baby shopping on top of it! "Oh yes, it will be fun," she agreed with a smile. "Alright, pick a day this week and we'll spend the day in Scotland." Like a mini getaway, though she was sure it would be a full day. Smiling bigger, she added, "I hope so. I've really enjoyed some of the maternity dresses I've found. Hopefully there are some cute formal ones too." Because that was what she wanted as matron of honor.. and most of what she owned were casual to semi formal, but nothing for a bridal party dress.

Bazinga · 10-17-2014, 02:06 PM

SPOILER!!: Mariel

Seeing the food, Victoria sipped her water, [b] "Yes I've always been grateful for that. Especially when I realized exactly what type of person he truly was. "I just wish it wasn't with her. I don't like that she is still around. Someone that breaks up a family should not get to stick around." Though she was over the marriage, she didn't love Jon anymore she was still very bitter over that. It wasn't that Rebecca won, but it was a constant reminder. "Growing up would have been nice for him, but it seems he doesn't have to with her. She can't have children, so that's probably a plus. They can just be ridiculous with their money and come and go with no real responsibility." She rolled her eyes before starting to eat.

How couldn't she just beam with those words, Mariel was getting rest, which was good and her husband wouldn't mind Vic stealing her away for wedding plans. "I'm getting married!!" Okay so that was her teenager style excitement moment. It was just all so real now that planning had started, though it better be real since it was in two weeks. "Okay, well the girls will be at Charely's from Wednesday to Friday, so how about Thursday? I need to make a trip over to the Falcons and drop some paper work off that I said I would on Wednesday. " Yes it was their Holiday, but she was still working this shouldn't surprise Mariel one bit.

She was so glad Mariel was liking the maternity clothes. She had found that people either loved them or hated them. Her personally didn't mind them. They were comfy. "Oh they make maternity formal dresses, I had a friend who's sister was eight months at her wedding in Australia and had the prettiest dress." She looked so cute, but at eight months tired too.

emjay · 10-20-2014, 10:38 PM

SPOILER!!: Victoria

Mariel was thankful to see the food arrive and she didn't hesitate to start digging right in. This taco salad was delicious and just what she apparently needed at that moment, especially without the salsa. Nodding a bit as Victoria spoke of her ex-husband, she also frowned as she thought over her words. "No, it really isn't fair," she began. "Someone who is so destructive certainly should not be rewarded." No, really she needed to be punished.. not that that was really a task that was left up to them, but still. "Of course, you never know.. maybe being with him is punishment in some way that neither of us know." Perhaps the woman's life was actually miserable. Her attitude would certainly reflect that. She continued eating, lifting her green eyes at the no children revelation. "Oh I didn't realize that.." she mused aloud lightly. Maybe that was part of it already. She knew not everyone wanted children, but sometimes it felt like something was missing, especially as one got older.

She couldn't help the little laugh that escaped her lips as she observed Victoria's excitement. It was so nice to see her so happy, she really deserved this. Nodding, she thought over her words. "Yes, Thursday will work.." She did like having a little time off but at the same time it was a bit ridiculous and excessive in her opinion, exactly for the reason that Vic mentioned. "Sure.. I never did understand why the Ministry thinks we need to shut down for the entire month. That's great for everyone else, but Quidditch season doesn't stop for the month." Not that she completely stopped working during the month given her meetings and things, but there was often a thing or two that needed handled for Quidditch and it was just like the rest of the Ministry to not take Games and Sports into as much consideration.

"Oh good to know," she nodded, taking another bite of her salad. "I figured they would, just didn't need to look for one till now," she added with a grin. Yes, this was going to be fun finding dresses for both of them.

Bazinga · 10-22-2014, 12:49 AM

SPOILER!!: Mariel

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Originally Posted by emjay

Mariel was thankful to see the food arrive and she didn't hesitate to start digging right in. This taco salad was delicious and just what she apparently needed at that moment, especially without the salsa. Nodding a bit as Victoria spoke of her ex-husband, she also frowned as she thought over her words. "No, it really isn't fair," she began. "Someone who is so destructive certainly should not be rewarded." No, really she needed to be punished.. not that that was really a task that was left up to them, but still. "Of course, you never know.. maybe being with him is punishment in some way that neither of us know." Perhaps the woman's life was actually miserable. Her attitude would certainly reflect that. She continued eating, lifting her green eyes at the no children revelation. "Oh I didn't realize that.." she mused aloud lightly. Maybe that was part of it already. She knew not everyone wanted children, but sometimes it felt like something was missing, especially as one got older.

She couldn't help the little laugh that escaped her lips as she observed Victoria's excitement. It was so nice to see her so happy, she really deserved this. Nodding, she thought over her words. "Yes, Thursday will work.." She did like having a little time off but at the same time it was a bit ridiculous and excessive in her opinion, exactly for the reason that Vic mentioned. "Sure.. I never did understand why the Ministry thinks we need to shut down for the entire month. That's great for everyone else, but Quidditch season doesn't stop for the month." Not that she completely stopped working during the month given her meetings and things, but there was often a thing or two that needed handled for Quidditch and it was just like the rest of the Ministry to not take Games and Sports into as much consideration.

"Oh good to know," she nodded, taking another bite of her salad. "I figured they would, just didn't need to look for one till now," she added with a grin. Yes, this was going to be fun finding dresses for both of them.

Chuckling as she watched a moment as her friend started to eat, she remembered that feeling of hunger when it wasn’t just her needing food, though she felt she never stopped having three including herself to feed. “I think the punishment might be on him for marrying her.” That at least put a smile on her face. Living with Rebecca couldn’t be fun at all. “They deserve each other.” She said as she ate more of her food. “Yeah, but I’m sure she’s thrilled about it. No one is more important than herself.” Rolling her eyes she just really didn’t like the woman.

So Thursday would work that would be great. “Wonderful, it’s a date then.” She couldn’t wait, there was just so much to do in such a little time, she was getting nervous about getting it all done. She was so excited, but the nervous were taking over. “Me either, they aren’t thinking about us on the Quidditch end, but I guess as long as a few of us are workaholics and stay working even at home it’s fine.” She chuckled knowing Mariel was just as bad as she was with the working.

Finishing up her meal she paid for both of them, “My treat” of course she was treating her matron of honor, it was the least she could do with all the excitement. “You are going to look so cute in red.” Waiting until she was done, Vic gathered her purse, “Shall we go shopping?”

Hera · 10-25-2014, 03:19 PM

It was that time of day, lunch time, and though she wasn't very hungry, she was most certainly thirsty, so it was a perfectly appropriate time to have a coffee date. After entering the small restaurant and securing a table, Olympia planted her shopping bags on the floor at the side of her chair and pulled out one of her fashion rags to peruse while waiting. Since when was burgundy and mustard trendy? She shuddered involuntarily as she flicked through a few pages ferociously, eager to avoid the hideous sight of burgundy tasseled tops matched with flowing mustard yellow skirts. It was like the middle ages all over again, only worse.

sweetpinkpixie · 10-27-2014, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by HeraLecter

It was that time of day, lunch time, and though she wasn't very hungry, she was most certainly thirsty, so it was a perfectly appropriate time to have a coffee date. After entering the small restaurant and securing a table, Olympia planted her shopping bags on the floor at the side of her chair and pulled out one of her fashion rags to peruse while waiting. Since when was burgundy and mustard trendy? She shuddered involuntarily as she flicked through a few pages ferociously, eager to avoid the hideous sight of burgundy tasseled tops matched with flowing mustard yellow skirts. It was like the middle ages all over again, only worse.

After having run a few errands, Kiera decided to stop and get a bite to eat before heading back to her apartment. Her teeth chattering just a bit as she strolled down the street, the blonde wet her lips and quickly ordered herself a café au lait and avocado and cucumber sandwich on rye. Holding both in her hands, and letting the steam from her cup bathe her face in warmth, she looked around for an empty seat and found one just beside a woman flipping through some fashion magazines.

"E-E-Excuse me," she whispered as she moved passed her, softly bumping the table with her hip before slipping into her own seat. Coffee and sandwich on the table, Kiera pulled out a magazine of her own, SOLE, and began flipping through its pages until she found the article she had been reading that morning over breakfast. She was quite smitten with the handsome magizoologist who had been dubbed the 'Unicorn Whisperer' by the publication and reading about his interactions and insight as he traveled from sanctuary to sanctuary dealing with all variety of heart-wrenching and bizarre behavioral issues. The particular article she was reading now practically had her dripping tears into her cup as she lifted it to her lips to take dainty sips.

Hera · 10-30-2014, 11:47 AM

SPOILER!!: Kiera

Sipping her coffee that arrived soon after seating herself, Olympia held her cup aloft as she continued to scan the pages that lay open on the table. Or at least, she did, until her table was bumped. No words escaped her as the blonde seated herself, but Olympia couldn't help but notice the woman's shoes. Nice.

She continued sipping and browsing through her rag as the woman did the same, but eventually she just could not leave well enough alone.

"Someone with hair like yours and a killer pair of shoes shouldn't be crying in public, just saying." Did she want to confide in a stranger? Olympia was all ears!

sweetpinkpixie · 11-04-2014, 05:20 AM

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Sipping her coffee that arrived soon after seating herself, Olympia held her cup aloft as she continued to scan the pages that lay open on the table. Or at least, she did, until her table was bumped. No words escaped her as the blonde seated herself, but Olympia couldn't help but notice the woman's shoes. Nice.

She continued sipping and browsing through her rag as the woman did the same, but eventually she just could not leave well enough alone.

"Someone with hair like yours and a killer pair of shoes shouldn't be crying in public, just saying." Did she want to confide in a stranger? Olympia was all ears!

Removing a pale pink handkerchief from her bag, Kiera began dabbing her eyes gently and swallowed on a bunch of air while she had also been breathing out as the woman adjacent to her spoke. Coughing, but also trying to cover her mouth while she did because that was the proper thing to do, she slowly turned her head towards the woman and then to her shoes.

"K-K-K-Killer?" she squeaked, dropping her handkerchief on the ground and stumbling forward to pick it right back up. "I, oh no, they certainly don't do that sort of thing!" Merlin's beard, did she give off that aura?! And what about her hair? She reached up with her other hand to tangle some of the fine stands between her fingers. "I was just...um...I was reading about this real life story about a boy, all grown up now, who had stumbled upon a unicorn foal in the words while lost. The two bonding instantly but were then separated later because of some Dark wizards looking to slay unicorns for their blood and then...and then...years later they were reunited and it's just so..."

But she could not finish her sentence as she squeaked and more tears came trickling down her face.

"The Unicorn Whisperer was able to help convey a message and...."

Teaaaaaaaaaaars.

Bazinga · 11-13-2014, 01:41 AM

To say he was thrilled was an overstatement, Alan knew his mother had filled out that form and was very surprised to receive the owl. Not being someone that could ever be rude he figured he would go along with it. Though telling his mother that he was going was probably the worse idea ever. So after what seemed like an hour of his mother nitpicking his clothes and his hair he kicked her out of his house and finally left for the restaurant.

Walking in he scanned the area noting that he did make it before the lady, so he got a table and sat to wait on his date. He had met many women in, but this felt awkward. A dating service, he was only thirty did he need a dating service to find a girlfriend. Either way he was there and he had brought flowers that he had grown himself.

Hey Ju · 11-13-2014, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Bazinga

To say he was thrilled was an overstatement, Alan knew his mother had filled out that form and was very surprised to receive the owl. Not being someone that could ever be rude he figured he would go along with it. Though telling his mother that he was going was probably the worse idea ever. So after what seemed like an hour of his mother nitpicking his clothes and his hair he kicked her out of his house and finally left for the restaurant.

Walking in he scanned the area noting that he did make it before the lady, so he got a table and sat to wait on his date. He had met many women in, but this felt awkward. A dating service, he was only thirty did he need a dating service to find a girlfriend. Either way he was there and he had brought flowers that he had grown himself.

Weeeell, Mandy had no idea what to expect, but she supposed meeting new people was never a bad thing. It was always at least a good character study she could do. People watching was a hobby, after all.

Arriving at the restaurant she had picked - since he apparently was an indecisive kind of man - the 28 year-old looked around, trying to spot her date. She noticed someone with flowers and immediately guessed that would be him. Who else would bring flowers to a restaurant if it wasn't for a date? Maybe she was wrong and that wasn't O'Donnell, but a random bloke that was waiting for another girl, but what did she have to lose? She could even try and strike up a conversation with him even if he was the wrong person.

The brunette approached the table and gave the unkown guy a warm smile. "Hello, I'm Mandy Macmillan." Expecting to see me or...?

Bazinga · 11-14-2014, 01:49 AM

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Weeeell, Mandy had no idea what to expect, but she supposed meeting new people was never a bad thing. It was always at least a good character study she could do. People watching was a hobby, after all.

Arriving at the restaurant she had picked - since he apparently was an indecisive kind of man - the 28 year-old looked around, trying to spot her date. She noticed someone with flowers and immediately guessed that would be him. Who else would bring flowers to a restaurant if it wasn't for a date? Maybe she was wrong and that wasn't O'Donnell, but a random bloke that was waiting for another girl, but what did she have to lose? She could even try and strike up a conversation with him even if he was the wrong person.

The brunette approached the table and gave the unkown guy a warm smile. "Hello, I'm Mandy Macmillan." Expecting to see me or...?

Alan hadn't been waiting long, but his hazel eyes checking the door every few seconds. When he saw a lady walk in and look around he thought maybe it was Amanda. She did say what she would be wearing and that did match the description.

As she approached he stood like a gentleman. "Nice to meet you Mandy, Alan." He handed her the flowers, "I hope you like them. They came from my experimental greenhouse." If she liked more dangerous he could have brought something from the flesh eating greenhouse.

Pulling out her chair for her to sit he had been raised with manners, but not really sure what to say was falling into his thoughts. "So do you come here often?" He had actually not been here before, though he had passed it a time or two.

Hey Ju · 11-14-2014, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Bazinga

Alan hadn't been waiting long, but his hazel eyes checking the door every few seconds. When he saw a lady walk in and look around he thought maybe it was Amanda. She did say what she would be wearing and that did match the description.

As she approached he stood like a gentleman. "Nice to meet you Mandy, Alan." He handed her the flowers, "I hope you like them. They came from my experimental greenhouse." If she liked more dangerous he could have brought something from the flesh eating greenhouse.

Pulling out her chair for her to sit he had been raised with manners, but not really sure what to say was falling into his thoughts. "So do you come here often?" He had actually not been here before, though he had passed it a time or two.

Hmm, manners. That was something Mandy didn't see that often. Aaand flowers! "Why, thank you, Mr" what'shisnameagainjustkiddingsheremembered "O'Donnell. Alan. They are lovely." She would go with his first name since he had introduced himself that way. ....She'd go with it even if he hadn't, actually. "Ohh, your experimental garden?" The brunette gave him a curious look as she took the seat he offered. Wow, that was almost overwhelming. Amanda was most definitely not used to all of this politeness. "So you're a botanist or?" The aspiring actress asked as she placed the flowers next to her empty plate.

PFFHEHEHEHEHEHE!!! Amanda knew he wasn't saying that as a pick up line - or was he?? lol -, but she couldn't help feeling amused at his question. "Not often, no, but I came here before and thought it was good." Besides, he had left it entirely up to her to decide what restaurant they'd meet at, so yeah. She wondered if she would have to pick a dish for him as well or if he could make some decisions.

emjay · 11-14-2014, 04:56 AM

Braith had to admit to himself that he was slightly nervous for the blind date that he was about to go on as he walked towards the restaurant and waited just outside the door. He didn't know why, though it might have to do with the fact that it had been a while since he had gone on any date, let alone a first one. And so he called his sister for advice.

Based on her suggestions, he dressed in a nice button down shirt and pair of trousers - not too dressy, but not so casual. And got a small bouquet of flowers because according to Sara Jane, that was the thing to do to make a good impression for a first date. Women liked that sort of thing along with the basic manners she reviewed with him over the phone. He also made sure to get to the restaurant a few minutes early to be there first. Lucie.. that was a cute name and she seemed like she had a decent sense of humor from her owls. Maybe he should have asked for a picture so he knew who he was looking for and didn't walk up to random women asking if they were Lucie.

Cassirin · 11-14-2014, 11:09 PM

Lucie was on time, which was frankly a miracle considering the hazy ignorance of clocks that her employee was struck with. Today must be a lucky day, what with the weather being clear, her being on time, and her date agreeing to food. Food was a priority on a good date. Good food was a must on an excellent date.

She paused at the door and eyed the man standing there. Might be the chap, but then it might be someone waiting for someone else entirely. No sense waiting for a sign that wouldn't come. Lucie smiled and extended her hand. "I hope you're Braith, or else I'm going to be so embarrassed." He had a nice face. A quiet sort of charm with plenty of character. Or maybe that was projecting?

emjay · 11-15-2014, 01:56 AM

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Lucie was on time, which was frankly a miracle considering the hazy ignorance of clocks that her employee was struck with. Today must be a lucky day, what with the weather being clear, her being on time, and her date agreeing to food. Food was a priority on a good date. Good food was a must on an excellent date.

She paused at the door and eyed the man standing there. Might be the chap, but then it might be someone waiting for someone else entirely. No sense waiting for a sign that wouldn't come. Lucie smiled and extended her hand. "I hope you're Braith, or else I'm going to be so embarrassed." He had a nice face. A quiet sort of charm with plenty of character. Or maybe that was projecting?

Braith wondered just how hopeless he looked standing at the door of the restaurant holding his flowers, looking up at woman after woman as they passed by, wondering if it was the one he was meant to meet today. Yes, a picture would have been helpful but there was nothing to be done about it now. He just hoped that the right woman would turn up eventually. And it wasn't as if she were late just yet, he just happened to be early and so it felt that he had been waiting a while as many women crossed his path that were not the right one.

Or at least he hoped. It would probably be worse if Lucie had walked by, took one look at him, and kept going. Of course, he'd never know, not knowing what she looked like, but he hoped that wasn't the case. Braith had never been all that insecure, but maybe he was just working himself up with nerves. Deep breath.

And then along came a woman who eyed him in the same way he had been eyeing women the past 15 minutes. He hesitated a moment, then opened his mouth to speak, quickly closing it and offering her a relieved smile as she spoke. "Indeed I am Braith," he said, his Brooklyn accent certain to be apparent, as he clasped her extended hand to shake. "I guess that would make you Lucie," he added smiling a bit wider. "It's very nice to meet you." She was, well, rather stunning, he thought, and it took him a moment to remember what he had in his other hand. Flowers, yes, right. "And these are for you." He held out the modest bouquet to her as he pulled the door open with his other hand for her. "Shall we?"

Bazinga · 11-15-2014, 03:13 AM

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Hmm, manners. That was something Mandy didn't see that often. Aaand flowers! "Why, thank you, Mr" what'shisnameagainjustkiddingsheremembered "O'Donnell. Alan. They are lovely." She would go with his first name since he had introduced himself that way. ....She'd go with it even if he hadn't, actually. "Ohh, your experimental garden?" The brunette gave him a curious look as she took the seat he offered. Wow, that was almost overwhelming. Amanda was most definitely not used to all of this politeness. "So you're a botanist or?" The aspiring actress asked as she placed the flowers next to her empty plate.

PFFHEHEHEHEHEHE!!! Amanda knew he wasn't saying that as a pick up line - or was he?? lol -, but she couldn't help feeling amused at his question. "Not often, no, but I came here before and thought it was good." Besides, he had left it entirely up to her to decide what restaurant they'd meet at, so yeah. She wondered if she would have to pick a dish for him as well or if he could make some decisions.

So she liked the flowers this was good. Once she had sat down he sat across from her. She certainly was pretty, he just hoped that the evening would go less awkward then he felt at the moment. "Yes we have two actually. One that is for simple flowers and the other is for the more dangerous." He preferred the latter, but both were useful. With a grin he nodded, "You could say that. My family has owned their own greenhouses and Herbology business for years. My grandparents were the founders, my parents took over after them, and now I own half the company along with them." Only child privilege is one day he'd have all of it.

He took a sip of the water that was on the table before picking up his menu, "I've never actually been inside, just past as I've stopped into the ministry. I've taken plants to their Environmental department a few times." Glancing back towards the menu he thought about how he almost took a position there. Not that he didn't love the family business, but working with the ministry could be beneficial for at least a few years.

"So what do you do Mandy?" He was wanting to learn about his date, so why not ask the questions.

Cassirin · 11-15-2014, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by emjay

Braith wondered just how hopeless he looked standing at the door of the restaurant holding his flowers, looking up at woman after woman as they passed by, wondering if it was the one he was meant to meet today. Yes, a picture would have been helpful but there was nothing to be done about it now. He just hoped that the right woman would turn up eventually. And it wasn't as if she were late just yet, he just happened to be early and so it felt that he had been waiting a while as many women crossed his path that were not the right one.

Or at least he hoped. It would probably be worse if Lucie had walked by, took one look at him, and kept going. Of course, he'd never know, not knowing what she looked like, but he hoped that wasn't the case. Braith had never been all that insecure, but maybe he was just working himself up with nerves. Deep breath.

And then along came a woman who eyed him in the same way he had been eyeing women the past 15 minutes. He hesitated a moment, then opened his mouth to speak, quickly closing it and offering her a relieved smile as she spoke. "Indeed I am Braith," he said, his Brooklyn accent certain to be apparent, as he clasped her extended hand to shake. "I guess that would make you Lucie," he added smiling a bit wider. "It's very nice to meet you." She was, well, rather stunning, he thought, and it took him a moment to remember what he had in his other hand. Flowers, yes, right. "And these are for you." He held out the modest bouquet to her as he pulled the door open with his other hand for her. "Shall we?"

He seemed nervous, which on the one hand was endearing and on the other was just... exhausting from the outset. Would they be able to break down natural reserve and actually connect on a first date with nerves in the way? And why be nervous? If they had fun, then they did. If they didn't, no harm done. But maybe Lucie had an odd worldview, what with her fighting her own natural inclination to avoid change like a contagious disease.

"Braith. It's nice to meet you as well. I'm Lucienne Bones, but you can call me Lucie." She took his hand and shook it firmly before accepting the flowers. American accent, although she wasn't studied on the vagaries of them... east coast, perhaps? Something distinctive. She slipped through the door he held open and pointed out an open booth tucked off to one side. "Not a Londoner by birth, I take it? Do you live in the city now?"

Hey Ju · 11-15-2014, 09:25 PM

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So she liked the flowers this was good. Once she had sat down he sat across from her. She certainly was pretty, he just hoped that the evening would go less awkward then he felt at the moment. "Yes we have two actually. One that is for simple flowers and the other is for the more dangerous." He preferred the latter, but both were useful. With a grin he nodded, "You could say that. My family has owned their own greenhouses and Herbology business for years. My grandparents were the founders, my parents took over after them, and now I own half the company along with them." Only child privilege is one day he'd have all of it.

He took a sip of the water that was on the table before picking up his menu, "I've never actually been inside, just past as I've stopped into the ministry. I've taken plants to their Environmental department a few times." Glancing back towards the menu he thought about how he almost took a position there. Not that he didn't love the family business, but working with the ministry could be beneficial for at least a few years.

"So what do you do Mandy?" He was wanting to learn about his date, so why not ask the questions.

Ohhh, more dangerous? He didn't sound like he was that boring then. "What kind of stuff do you grow in those??" Mandy asked curiously. "I have an aunt that works with this kind of thing too! Marcy Campbell." Perhaps he had heard of her? Hm? Hm? Yes? No? "Impressive!" She nodded her head. He owned half of the business, eh? "You must be rich then!" Haha.

Merlin, this Alan bloke sure looked pompous. Hehehehe, how amusing. The brunette kept nodding as he explained how he had walked past the place a few times and the reasons why he did it. "So you provide some plants for the Ministry? Or were you getting them checked?" OOooOOOOoooOOOoooooo!! Dodgy plants, eh, Mr Alan Pompous??? This bloke would sure make an interesting character if ever written about, mmmhm!

"I work in the theatre world!" She exclaimed, gesturing around as if the restaurant was part of said world. Because really, it COULD be. Theatre was everywhere! The world was a stage! ANYONE COULD ACT sortofnotreally. "Both backstage and onstage." She added, with a firm nod and beamy grin. "Oh, and both Magical and Muggle." Eh.

Bazinga · 11-15-2014, 11:04 PM

SPOILER!!: Mandy

What did he grow? Now this was a question that made his eyes light up. "Depends on which greenhouse you are in. My mother decided it would be nice to be able to let school age children have a tour of the place. So she made a greenhouse just for that. Our safer plants like what you have in your hand are grown in there. We also have Scurvy grass, roses, Lily's, Honking Daffodils, roses, and the smaller things we've experimented on." Leaning forward a bit he was more excited to talk about his greenhouse. "Now in the other greenhouse we have Angels Trumpet, Hemlock, Venomous Tentacula, and some cross breeds I've been working on." Those were the best part. "The name sounds a bit familiar I think I have met her a time or two." He dealt with many Herbologist, so it wasn't uncommon for him to forget. A chuckle left him at her assumption, "I don't know if I'd say rich, but I live well." He was thirty and didn't have many bills, so he certainly got by.

"Both" He stated matter a fact, "We send over new creations for ministry approval and if they request something we will send that as well. At times we've hit an experiment that have given us issues so we've needed them to come in for it." He had worked well for the most part with environmental department.

Enough about him though, he was glad the conversation switched to her. "Theater, that's interesting. Have you acted in anything big?" He listened very impressed. He was on a date with someone possibly famous or close to being. "So you've been in movies for muggles or just theater?" Either was very interesting and he wanted to hear more. Seeing the server he glanced to Many, "Would you like some wine?" He sure was needing some to possibly calm his nerves.

emjay · 11-16-2014, 07:32 PM

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He seemed nervous, which on the one hand was endearing and on the other was just... exhausting from the outset. Would they be able to break down natural reserve and actually connect on a first date with nerves in the way? And why be nervous? If they had fun, then they did. If they didn't, no harm done. But maybe Lucie had an odd worldview, what with her fighting her own natural inclination to avoid change like a contagious disease.

"Braith. It's nice to meet you as well. I'm Lucienne Bones, but you can call me Lucie." She took his hand and shook it firmly before accepting the flowers. American accent, although she wasn't studied on the vagaries of them... east coast, perhaps? Something distinctive. She slipped through the door he held open and pointed out an open booth tucked off to one side. "Not a Londoner by birth, I take it? Do you live in the city now?"

Nice, firm handshake.. Braith appreciated that and his smile reflected the thought. You could tell a lot about a person given their handshake, he thought, and he gathered that possibly she was a fairly confident woman. He followed her into the restaurant once she had walked through the door he had held open, blue eyes falling on the booth she had pointed out, and he nodded in agreement. Was as good place as any to sit and he began to head that way.

Braith couldn't help but to chuckle a bit at her line of questioning. "I guess my accent gave me away," he said, the beginnings of a grin appearing on his face as he slid into one side of the booth. "No, I'm American. Born in New York City.. I tend to travel a lot, but yeah.. I live in London for the time being." He pulled one of the menus from the side of the table closer to him, though he had an idea of what he might order having frequented the restaurant a few times in recent days. "What about you? Grow up in the area?" Her own accent would indicate that perhaps he was correct in his assumptions, but his ears weren't attuned to the differences in British regions.

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