( 11 ) video ✶ let's make the most of the night like we're gonna die young

[unparental]

[ jenna's spent so long being constantly afraid, pressed under the weight of klaus' compulsion, the ever-present threat he represents; not just to her, but to the people she cares about.

knowing he's gone is almost hard to process at first-- then it hits her like a wall of giddy relief, heartrate sped up and almost anxious with it. part of her wants to curl up in her room and not leave for a while, until the too fast, overwhelming feel passes.

the rest of her just wants to let it out, and not by hitting someone. violence is a part of her life now, but that doesn't mean she has to let that dictate something as important as marking this.

luckily, justin is a sweetheart and brian doesn't know who grows her weed and can't get any for himself.

the face she turns to the network is happy, and genuine; but it's tinted manic, not easy. ]

All right, you know what? At the risk of being blamed for jinxing us, we're pretty much due a catastrophe any day now, and I'm ready to take a break in just waiting around for it.

So. With permission from the owners-- because one of them is a sweetheart and the other one is a cold, ruthless businessman who completely expects a favor back, I know, I know-- tonight at Space Babylon I'm having a party.

I'll bring music and extra booze-- [ and she stockpiles, it's a thing. ] and if you want something else, food or anything like that, that's nice for you but bring it yourself.

...no prior acquaintance necessary, just go ahead and show on up. The more the merrier.


( ooc | now with the worst cop out of a log ever. )

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[northerner]

[ when robb speaks, his tone is cautious, much less certain than a king should sound but. ]

Is there an occasion for merriment?

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[unparental]

Robb, hey.

[ jenna's smile softens into something a little less determined for him. ]

I got some good news, actually. It's kind of personal, but the good mood can be public.

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[northerner]

Then I'm glad for you. It's such a rare thing we must treasure it when we have it.

[ the unspoken question is what, what happened? but she hasn't volunteered, and robb isn't sure this is something he can press. ]

We shall attend, of course.

[abrahamic]

Are minors allowed?

[ Not going to ask if you're why you're throwing a party, because that's probably none of his business and it also seems pretty killjoy-ish to even ask. ]

Is it your birthday.

[ Or just make assumptions, why not. ]

[unparental]

Absolutely. In fact, if you don't put in an appearance I'll be disappointed.

[ isaac she wants to squish your face between her hands, because you're precious and klaus can't touch you now. ]

Nope, just got some good news.

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[constructum]

Sometimes you worry me, Jenna.

[ a joke, but whatever. stop enabling people to have somewhat fun ;) ]

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[unparental]

Only sometimes? I'll take it.

[ ariadne she loves you bb ]

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[faderbroderson]

Celebrating?

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[unparental]

Oh, god yes.

[rebelled]

[well guess who's just going to...turn up. unannounced. right behind you, jenna. seriously, what is personal space here between...passing acquaintances?]

It seems strange to want to celebrate the idea of something negative happening. Though it has happened before, of course. Dean and I- And then at Bobby's home- [a shake of his head. that isn't what he wants to think about right now] Would people really blame you if something bad were to happen now?

[unparental]

[ HOLY GOD WHAT. jenna will just be jumping out of her skin like she's not a blood drinking creature of the night in her own right and press a hand to her chest, over her heartbeat. (fast, for a vampire because what the hell. ]

Oh my god you can't just... do that! There are laws-- okay, there are manners. Or warnings.

[ but ugh castiel she can summon up a smile and be polite, fine. ]

When did you get back?

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[talkstoengines]

Can we dress up?

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[unparental]

Not only can you, but any and all people dressed up immediately get extra from my stash.

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[ownership]

[ Blankly: ]

Why?

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[unparental]

[ . . . ]

...for fun?

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[coffeeking]

I've heard worse ideas. Do you mind if I run a betting pool?

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[unparental]

...I don't like you anymore.

[ lies. ]

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[ringbearer]

[ oh miss jenna. bless u. this actually makes him smile. ]

I happen to be quite fond of parties.

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[unparental]

[ now, there's a smile that eases the frantic energy behind jenna's own. ]

So I can expect to see my favorite resident of the Shire there?

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[cons]

Perfect timing.

[ somebody just got out of the medbay. she's in a sling and probably shouldn't drink, but damnit, she'll still bartend. ]

Count me in. And parties are always good to go at Babylon, but you can pretend I asked Justin and Brian if it's cool for you, if you want.

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[unparental]

Permission already granted from those two, but I'm going to keep that in mind for the future.

[ beat. ]

How are you? [ because wichita's not one of her kids, so to speak, but she's familiar and that post was... what it was. ]

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[mathematically]

Stress causer gone?

[ lydia stop no that's not a proper question. ]

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[unparental]

[ oh, baby girl. ]

For now. Want me to take on yours? I'm feeling particularly butt-kick ready tonight.

...that is, if you had one. Which you don't, because the stress causer is your friend's hypothetical.

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[dilemma]

You've jinxed us.

[ hey look it's that asshole you're forced to be friends with. at least he looks to be in an equally good mood. ]

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[unparental]

Funny.

[ no she apparently thinks it is a little. ]