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[closerift]

This is Inquis - ah, Cecily Trevelyan. Old habits, you know. Anyhow, I thought we could all use a bit of a break from the fairly consistent dread, and... having family and friends just up and vanish, so I've decided to have a bit of a get-together. Wicked Grace, a few drinks, conversation... that sort of thing. So long as we're all decided, for the entirety of the event, to maintain a kind of happy ignorance of the dire situation we're all facing.

[ It's not too much to ask to have one evening of not worrying about the horrors that might soon wander out of the caves, right? Right?? ]

Let's say... four days from now, at the end of the week. Come to the second spiral, 1502. No one is allowed to be morose.

[ What else? ]

Mm... right. You don't need to respond if you'd rather just show up, but it'd be helpful to at least have some idea of how many to expect.

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[blessedmaiden]

Count me and my friend in, if I can drag him there. I'm also avaiable for cuddle-therapy if people need it, because there's nothing like hugging a total stranger while drinking, am I right?

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[closerift]

Cuddle therapy? [ Well. That's a new one. ] I imagine some people might not react well, but I'm all in favor of the concept.

[blessedmaiden]

Hey, I'm not forcing anyone to hug others. I'm just saying... there's plenty of people too stubborn or proud to hug and look for physical affection [just hugs and cuddles, what were you thinking?], it's easier when you can pretend to be drunk.

I have two empty beds in my appartment, maybe we could bring the mattress there and just have a comfort zone? Or a giant pillow fort.

...

I'm sorry, it's probably a silly idea.

[closerift]

If you're so inclined, you're welcome to try and fit the mattresses, though they may not make it through the door.

[ The idea is hilarious, though. ]

It may be easier for you to bring pillows and try for the fort.

[blessedmaiden]

Hey, a mattress is supposed to pass through a door! And a mix of determination in having a cuddlefest and boredom will be the key!

[She crosses her arms, shaking her head] Why not both? Maxi pillow fort..

[nonscriptum]

Drinking and denial. It's...got a certain poetry to it.

[One he can wholeheartedly support, given the circumstances. What else are they supposed to do, wait everything out and not attempt to live a lie for the duration?
This isn't amateur hour.]

Is this a "bring your own beverage" situation or are you footing for the booze?

[closerift]

The sweetest poem in the world.

[ To someone who is often either drinking or in denial. Or both! ]

I can offer the humble collection I've gathered from the old bar and the new one, but I can't say how long it will last, given that I don't know how many are coming.

[nonscriptum]

Good point.

[Both is good.]

Where do you- I mean, how do people get alcohol anyway? Someone running a potato still I don't know about?

[closerift]

There was a bar gifted to us by Delight - the god, you know. After that was blown up, someone began a... Speakeasy, I believe she calls it.

[ A totally normal series of events to describe to someone. ]

As to where it comes from... I think someone may be making it, but I can't say for sure.

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[fadeling]

[Cecily, they literally just had a party :| too bad Cullen isn't around to lose all of his clothes]

Is this one different?

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[closerift]

[ But that wasn't HER party. Don't be a stick in the mud, Cole. ]

I don't recall ever inviting the general population into our home before.

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[fadeling]

[That's basically his whole job]

They just had one. [Right? Or is he forgetting again?]

It will be loud again.

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[closerift]

[ SHHHshshshhshhhh ]

I can host it elsewhere, if you like. It isn't only my house.

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[rehashing]

[ It's been a week, but hasn't it been for everyone? As it is, Elena always goes on. She doesn't sit back, she doesn't wallow. Her world doesn't stop because of some guy, or because her aunt dies, or her guardian.

It's hard to be as enthusiastic about this, because Elena thinks the Seven Days of Hadriel accomplished a break from the consistent dread, dread Elena now knows well, but when things were falling apart around them, Elena and her friends found time to make the moments count.

Even if she won't be inviting Caroline, something she would've easily done only a week ago.

She's testing her limits, which is why she addresses Cecily from atop one of the structures. Stefan brought her to the top of a ferris wheel once upon a time. Behind her, the expanse of Hadriel, and a spire in the distance. ]

I'll go. I knew Emily, and I know about losing loved ones. And, I promise that's the last I'll mention it. Moroseness ends here. [ She even attempts a smile, her lips coming together. It's the weight of feelings that presses down, that forces her to reach out. And the few drinks are what attracts her, too. ] Should I bring anything? [ She'd offer outright but she doesn't know Cecily. And her parents taught her to never arrive empty-handed. ]

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[closerift]

I'm not sure I knew her - Emily - really, but I've lost friends of my own.

[ So many, over the year and a half that she's been in Hadriel. It still stings, keen as the days they all left. One by one. ]

Don't feel as if you have to. [ Cecily replies, flapping a hand. ] I wouldn't turn down any offers of drink, though, especially as my own meager stores may not last the night.

[ She has only a vague idea of how many people are coming at this point, after all. ]

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[rehashing]

[ Selfish, Elena's assumption in a similar loss, but knowing they have that in common - that she has that in common with everyone will hopefully salvage this. ]

Well, seeing as I was taught to never show up empty handed, I'll bring something. Do you like anything in particular? My tastes tend toward aged on the rocks. [ Though she does like her vodka and beer, when there's beer. She's not choosy beyond Damon's bad bourbon influence ]

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[closerift]

That sounds excellent. [ Her preferences, in order, are wine, and then all other alcohol. More or less. ] I appreciate the contribution. And, as I think I said, bring whoever you like.

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[circumitus]

Think there'll be enough room in that spire to hold many people?

[voice]

[closerift]

I s'pose we'll find out, won't we? [ beat ] Does that mean you'll come?

[voice]

[circumitus]

Sure, why not.

You need anything? Can bring whatever from the Speakeasy or casino.

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[closerift]

Only if you don't mind. We may need a little extra to drink, given that I don't know how many will be here...

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[unitas]

Wait, I'm not allowed to be morose? You know that's my go-to move at any gathering. [ She'll come by, even if the idea of being in close proximity to (virtual) strangers and acquaintances gives her the nerves. ]

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[closerift]

You can be whatever you like, so long as you show up.

[ C'mon, Sharon. Do it for your friend! ]

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[unitas]

Like I would let you throw some party without me around! [ Someone needs to be there to protect Cecily from possible bad decisions. ]

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[closerift]

[ um pls, she makes the best decisions ]

And I would never throw one without inviting you.