[Open Rp] Birthday Party

[sweetsalome]

    The Collins house is a two story townhouse in mid-Manhattan.  It's location was chosen because it was closer to the office.  Liam Collins hated cars, and the less time he spent in them, the better he felt.  One of his constant worries was getting blown up in a car, or hit by one.  His paranoia was not unfounded.  It was a well furnished house, with thick carpets that covered hard wood floors, and padded the feet of over stuffed chairs.  

Before moving in, Liam Collins had the house professionally decorated, and it shows.  There were very few personal effects around the public rooms, there was a very real feel of this being some sort of display house, that no one truly lived there.  The feeling was not unfounded.

The feeling however was trying to be exorcised by the movement of strangers, of people setting up food, the bar and making sure things were generally in order.  Lights were added, music played, and slowly but surely the grim, empty feeling was driven from the house through open doors.  

Salome watches the movement from the top of the stairs with a rather detached interest, as if she was watching an ant farm behind glass, and not human movement.  She's not sure why she feels this way, except that it is not making her very happy.  Maybe it's nervousness, or paranoia, or a little bit of everything all rolled up into one ball that has settled very happily in her stomach.  

Either way, she forces herself from the top of the stairs and to the bathroom so she can fish getting ready.  

As her attention is turned away from the activity more people filter into the house, bringing balloons and various decorations to make it actually look like there is someone having a birthday.  It looks almost childish, but she didn't choose any of it, and she happens to like the balloons so she doesn't mind.  Ian, her father's right hand man, has arranged all of it, fussing over her as if she was his own child.  He has taken it upon himself to make sure she is well taken care of while her father is away.  

When she finishes dressing, he smiles at her and compliments her on her outfit, she thanks him and accepts a kiss on the cheek begrudgingly.  She's not sure if he sees the gold hoop that goes through her belly button, if he does, he doesn't say anything.  If he does, then she's sure she'll hear about it later.  

He tells her that she's grown into a very lovely woman and wishes her for the tenth time a happy birthday.  All of a sudden she wants to hit him, to shove him away, but she doesn't, she smiles and waits for him to leave.  When he does, she can breathe again.  

Feeling lighter then before, she grins to herself and walks down the stairs to find something to drink.  After drink number one, things begin to look a lot better.  So this is what it feels like to be an adult.

ooc:  I think this is the part of the play where I say something really general like: 'play nice' and 'bendy time applies.'  But I think you all are intelligent roleplayers and know the drill, so stating that would just be over kill . . . oh wait.  Feel free to bring in whoever you would like, the more the merrier!

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[nerdherdchuck.livejournal.com]

"I hope not either."

Chuck looked at her, a bit puzzled. "Why? He's married and has lots of elf workers nearby."

"But it's the truth."

[sweetsalome.livejournal.com]

"Just as long as they aren't evil aliens. They get NO muffins."

"Sometimes you can be surrounded by people and still be alone. Think about it, he works hard, and all he does is give. Then, after you hit a certain age you forget all about him and what he stands for." Shakes head slowly, "what's worse then being forgotten?"

"We'll see when we hook you up to the lie detector."

[nerdherdchuck.livejournal.com]

Chuck laughed. "That's right."

"But nobody forget him really. It's just that...you kinda outgrow him. Besides, he's supposed to help out kiddos not adults, you know?"

"Oh great...you got the home version of 'The Moment of Truth' here, huh?"

[sweetsalome.livejournal.com]

Shakes her head quickly. "No, you forget him, you forget what he stands for. I think Santa helps everyone, it's just seems like kids take to him because they still remember him. I think the world would be a better place if no one ever grew up and forgot Santa."

Grins broadly and pretends to hold up a microphone. "That's right, comes standard in every room of the Collins house, for those times you really, really need to know if someone is lying. Home Moment of Truth(tm) comes in four great colors, and is easily concealable no matter where you put it! With an easy to read display panel, you will never go wrong with Home Moment of Truth(tm)!"

[nerdherdchuck.livejournal.com]

"It would be nice if people were really giving like that."

Chuck gulped. "Okay...I don't think I wanna play that game..."

[sweetsalome.livejournal.com]

"Giving takes too much, costs too much for some people to do."

She puts her hands on her hips. "Chuck, it's not going to hurt you! I didn't even hook up the shock collar!"

[nerdherdchuck.livejournal.com]

"I guess you're right."

Chuck eyes go wide for a moment. "Okay...I know you're joking, but you're starting to freak me out."

[sweetsalome.livejournal.com]

"I Honestly believe that when we talk it's like an episode of the Munsters or Addams' Family. You're the nice neighbor boy who freaks out when he sees the family interact."

[nerdherdchuck.livejournal.com]

"Yeah, that's kinda me. The nice boy next door. The nice boy next door who doesn't like to think of himself getting badly hurt. But has been shot at and smacked around a lot of late."

[sweetsalome.livejournal.com]

"Chuck, I would never hurt you! Look at me, I'm tiny, do you think I could even hurt you!? Have you been playing secret agent with bad men again?"

[nerdherdchuck.livejournal.com]

"All the same...I hope you'd never want to honestly. I mean...in general, I don't like people mad at me. Um...sorta? More like dragged around 'see if you flash on someone' guy?"

ooc: My boy been through a few brushes with his life. There's a video I saw on YouTube that's supposed to kinda highlight some of his adventures on but in some ways it's like...wow...poor Chuck. It's on the spoilery side (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noHS-yp-5M4) though.

[sweetsalome.livejournal.com]

"Oh, sweetheart, I'm not mad at you! I can't be mad at anyone, really, I swear. I just tease, but, golly I didn't know you felt like that! That doesn't sound like very fun, maybe you should find new friends to play with."

ooc: Awh okay, yeah he has, this was a really good vid. He and Sarah are so very cute together. Thanks for sharing I really liked it :3 Damn, now I feel bad for him.

[nerdherdchuck.livejournal.com]

"I know you're not. But in general...it's never good when people are mad at each other. For no real reason, I mean. Um...probably not gonna happen until I no longer have the Intersect in my head."

ooc: You're welcome.

I LOVE Chuck and Sarah together. :D

I have felt bad for him from time to time too. He pulls through, but still...*sniffle* poor guy. *pets Chuck lots*

[sweetsalome.livejournal.com]

"What if people are mad at someone for a good reason? What if someone is doing something bad and the only way you can stop them is by getting angry? Have you thought about getting it taken out?ooc: I really need to watch the damn first season. It's not like I'm super busy, just a lazy ass.

Good Lord, Yes, I mean he's been through a lot. No wonder he's jumpy!

[nerdherdchuck.livejournal.com]

"If people are mad at each other for good reason, it's understandable. I mean, I'd be a hypocrite if I said it wasn't. We've tried and so far no luck. "

ooc: Do you have access to it? The DVDs aren't out until next month but there are other ways to watch it.

He's shy and on top of that, he's in danger. So he's extra jumpy.

[sweetsalome.livejournal.com]

"Who have you been mad at before, and why were you mad at them? Try a plunger?"


ooc: Grrr stupid html, sorry about that. I think it's no netflix, so I could watch it online. If not, I'll just have to kill someone for it. *Whistles.*

One hell of a combination.

[nerdherdchuck.livejournal.com]

"Someone who I thought was my best friend who stole my girlfriend...among other things. No luck that way!"

ooc: It's okay, I saw the 'ooc' part. :)

Online right now is episodes 7-9 on NBC's site. But, there are other ways to watch the show. *eg*

[sweetsalome.livejournal.com]

"I think we talked about this piece of work before. She's a doctor now, right? Plunger to the ear, that's how we get pennies from Jonba's ear.."


ooc: Oooh what's that evil grin for?!

[nerdherdchuck.livejournal.com]

"Yup, her name's Jill. And that rhymed too."

ooc: Well, some of those other ways are legal. (Like paying for the episodes on iTunes.) And others...aren't. There are torrents out there for all of season 1.

[sweetsalome.livejournal.com]

"You should send her roses with a card attached that reads: 'Sorry you got stuck with the dud.' Wow, that wasn't nice of me. I'm being aggressive for no reason. I am a poet and didn't even know it!."

ooc: It's only illegal if you get caught XD.

[nerdherdchuck.livejournal.com]

"Well she's no longer with him. But that's a long story."

ooc: *whistles innocently*

[sweetsalome.livejournal.com]

"Well then, send the flowers to Sarah with a different card attached."


ooc: Y halo thar satan!

[nerdherdchuck.livejournal.com]

"I'd rather send Sarah flowers."

ooc: Hee!

[sweetsalome.livejournal.com]

"You should, big bouquets of flowers! Fill her apartment. How terribly romantic." She sighs.

[nerdherdchuck.livejournal.com]

"I don't have the money to fill her place, but...a nice bouquet would be nice to send her."