GIRL'S NIGHT

[can_fight_ugly]

WHO: Anne
WHERE: Anne's House
WHEN: Tonight
OPEN TO: OTA/Mingle
WARNINGS: Drinking, will edit as necessary

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[The video opens to show Anne's living room with a subtle glowing decor of candles and greenery and red berries (though, to note, care has been taken so the two elements are not intersecting). Anne herself is sleek-haired and smiling, with a little kitten perched on her shoulder. She's got one hand up to steady him as he's the inquisitive type, trying to lean in to sniff at the device she's currently talking to.]

I received two surprises today. Little Lynn on my shoulder, here, and an obscene amount of wine. So, I am declaring Girl's Night. 'Girl' is up to your interpretation. If you want to hang out and enjoy some wine, you'll be welcome. Just, BYOG; bring your own glass. House 53.

Private to Franklin

I was gifted with way too much wine for one person, and am throwing a little get together at my house. You're more than welcome to come, and I also wanted to know if you want me to set a bottle aside for you?

Private to Tony

Bottle of wine with your name on it if you want it, as thanks for helping me deal with Eddie and Venom.

At The House

Anne has pulled out a selection of eight bottles and set them in the living room. She's stashed two for herself and the rest are in the kitchen just in case they somehow run through the first 6,000 millileters. She's not sure how much interest there will be or how many people will show up, but she's also aware that what she's got could be considered a hot commodity.

So why not barter with it, Anne? Why not trade it for favors, labor? She asks herself, but the answer is too bare and ready; I'm lonely. The idea of filling her house up for one night for something that's not related to survival, surrounding herself with friends, will make the truth she's facing a little easier to bear.

Hadn't those been the best Girl's Nights? Either sharing a celebration or gathering to commiserate? It's not something Anne did often - she wasn't usually the one organizing it - but with everything that's been happening lately, she'd felt she was in need of a little release and what a perfect sign it was to find the 'Crazy Single Cat Lady Starter Kit' on her doorstep. At least she can have a sense of humor about it.

She's got a dry red opened and a glass poured for herself as she waits for people to arrive.

Comments

[ombranera]

"And I shall take my repayment in knit goods and charming conversation." He huffs, reaching across to pat her hand. "If you wish a demonstration, I could massage your hand? It is something I normally do while offering a manicure."

[can_fight_ugly]

"You're going to keep me busy all winter, I just know it." Which wouldn't be a bad thing; when it's cold and nasty outside, it's comforting to be able to curl up by the fire with a skein and a couple needles and just work your way through the day.

She reaches a hand out to him, the one not busy with the wine, of course. "So, who have you been flirting with?"

[ombranera]

He takes a moment to smooth his palms with oil, notes of jasmine and clove, not overly strong on either point. Taking her hand between his he begins to roll out her wrist, gently working the tension from her palm and fingers. "Aside from your very fine self? Elektra, Shiro, Thor, Steve, Foggy, Elektra, Peggy, Hawke, and Bull."

[can_fight_ugly]

Oh, that feels nice. Anne's been doing a lot more manual labor since she's been here, and this is definitely a nice treat. She pulls ina breath and lets it out in a sigh as she listens, before chuckling

"Someone certainly got your attention enough to be listed twice."

[ombranera]

"...I'm a few cups of wine in, Anne, give me a break. I think she is entangled with someone? At least from what I've seen of her wanderings. But she is marvelous to look upon and...reminds me, somewhat, of someone from home." Someone he lost but he's not looking into that, not today.

[can_fight_ugly]

"Aren't we all? I mean, that's the whole point of tonight, isn't it?" She's certainly had more than she'd planned. It's easy to forget how much you'd already had, when everyone is laughing and jovial and the energy is high. You just notice at some point your glass is empty and either fill it up or someone else fills it up and you're off and going again without much additional thought.

Oh, Anne, you should really have some water next.

She smiles, letting Zevran work a little longer in silence, "Do you have anyone here from your home?"

[ombranera]

"To drink, to enjoy company, to forget our troubles such as they are?" He crackles with warm laughter, working her wrist, her finger joints, her palm. Slowly massaging the tension out until her hand is loose and relaxed and easy.

"People from my world, yes, but no one I know. They are not even from the same time I am." A decade past- how strange is that?

[can_fight_ugly]

"Everyone's got troubles here, it's the nature of the place." Her hand is starting to feel as loose as her head is right now; nice and loose and relaxed and warm.

She gives a thoughtful hum. "That's odd. Although, I haven't stopped to check when people are from, in relation to myself. Maybe it's not so odd at all." It's a weird thing to think about, and somehow it was a weirder concept to her to meet someone from an earlier or later date in her own world than to meet someone from a new world entirely.

[ombranera]

"Alright, next one." He wiggles his fingers, gesturing to her other hand. Better to work them both out than to let her feel lopsided.

"You could worry about it- or you could not. I have chosen not to ask more than to know that I am apparently known for my heroics even a decade after." And they included the fact that he is an elf. Which is a marvel if he ever heard one.

[can_fight_ugly]

Anne switches her wine from one hand to the other, relishing in the loose and new feeling of it.

"You're right, it's probably best not to make a big deal about it. There's not much I can do with future knowledge or clarity into the past that will help here." She takes a sip, watching him with a grin, "So? Tell me about the heroics."

[ombranera]

"Well, I was a member of a merry band of misfits that saved the world from a Fifth Blight. Which- is worse than it sounds, and it does not sound all that pleasant, does it?" He huffs, working on her hand.

[can_fight_ugly]

"No, it doesn't, not even one blight let alone five. I think congratulations are in order; it's no small feat saving the world." She raises her glass towards him in a toast.