Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros
Keme
Beloved School Healer
So many things I'd say if only I were able; but I just keep quiet.
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Post by Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros on Jan 30, 2011 19:48:19 GMT -5
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Ellie quirked her lips to one side and shuffled through the pile of fabric on her bed. Her brother had announced that he was kidnapping her for a week as soon as the semester ended and was taking her and Kemekin to a video game convention in southern California. This was followed by a ten-minute rant on the importance of cosplay and the entertainment benefits it provided in the con culture.
Ellie sighed. That meant that Kem would never let her live down showing up without a proper cosplay. She could always reuse her Tomb Raider costume from Halloween, which she was currently wearing for the sake of brainstorming, but the con was four days long, and she refused to wear the same clothes for that duration of time.
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Post by Hoshi Yogo on Jan 30, 2011 20:14:08 GMT -5
Hoshi paused in front of Ellie's door, shifting the basket in his arms so that he had one hand free before knocking. "Ellie!" he called out brightly, through the door. "You there? It's Hoshi."
Hoshi had nothing to do today, except grade a few essays on Poe from his freshmen because he realized about two hours ago that he was supposed to have those essays graded by tomorrow and oh right, he totally hadn't even started on them, and how better to do that than sitting in the floor of Ellie's suite? They'd been a little busy this past week, and it seemed like forever since they'd had some time to just relax together. Even if it was really more like four days.
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Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros
Keme
Beloved School Healer
So many things I'd say if only I were able; but I just keep quiet.
Posts: 503
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Post by Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros on Jan 30, 2011 20:27:14 GMT -5
Ellie looked up at the knock and smiled. "Be right there!"
She fiddled with one of the holsters strapped to each of her thighs. The black spray-painted water gun clattered to the floor and she only managed to remove the one before she gave up and walked barefoot to the door. The Tomb Raider getup wasn't exactly right, what with her curls and missing holster, but the costume was there to help her think, dammit, and it hadn't been much help.
Ellie chuckled to herself and opened the door with a grin. "Why hello there, stranger." She let the door swing back fully and stepped aside to let him in. She eyed the basket on his hip. "Need help with your homework?"
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Post by Hoshi Yogo on Jan 30, 2011 20:34:46 GMT -5
Hoshi opened his mouth to say something witty, then promptly forgot what he was going to say, because. Because, damn.
After a few moments of standing in the doorway and gawking like a moron, Hoshi let out a laugh that was somewhere between awkward and amusued. "You should have told me this was a costume party," he mused. "I'd have brought my Indiana Jones hat."
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Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros
Keme
Beloved School Healer
So many things I'd say if only I were able; but I just keep quiet.
Posts: 503
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Post by Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros on Jan 30, 2011 20:43:53 GMT -5
Ellie arched an eyebrow and smirked, giving him a playful slap on his shoulder.
"Hush, you. I'm looking through old costumes because my brother is dragging me to a con." She paused, and her smile widened. "But if you want to dress as Indiana Jones for the sake of fitting in, feel free. The rugged adventurer look would be quite fetching on you." She reached up to muss his hair and shut the door.
"You'll have to excuse the mess," she added as she walked through the open doorway of her bedroom and kicked the stray toy gun aside. "I've been brainstorming."
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Post by Hoshi Yogo on Jan 30, 2011 21:41:48 GMT -5
Hoshi chuckled. "You forget who you're talking to. I haven't seen my floor in years." He grinned back at Ellie. "Your place looks immaculate."
He held up the basket and dangled it in front of his face on two fingers, showing her its contents. "I brought about forty papers analyzing the various works of the literary genius known as Edgar Allan Poe, which I have sworn to have graded by tomorrow," he said brightly. "I also have in my possession two grilled cheese sandwiches, two cups of butterscotch pudding, and a little culinary creation of mine I like to call Frankenstein Roll, mostly because all the wasabi makes it look completely green."
Hoshi gently set the basket on the bed, then plopped down next to it. "I thought we could have a picnic and you could help me grade some papers. Though..." He raised an eyebrow, the corners of his lips turning up in a thoughtful sort of smirk. "If you wanted, I could help you with your costume. I'm an an expert on cosplay."
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Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros
Keme
Beloved School Healer
So many things I'd say if only I were able; but I just keep quiet.
Posts: 503
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Post by Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros on Jan 30, 2011 21:55:39 GMT -5
Ellie laughed as she worked on removing the remaining holster and toy gun from her other thigh. Hoshi never failed to make her smile. She bent to kiss his forehead and tossed the holster onto the pile of costumes.
"I'm sure we could do all three." She looked in the basket and smirked. "What's in the Frankenstein roll, aside from Wasabi? That's the best shade of zombie-green I've ever seen."
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Post by Hoshi Yogo on Jan 30, 2011 22:42:25 GMT -5
"Bacon," Hoshi replied immediately. "And some rice, and a little bit of avocado for texture. But it's mostly bacon and wasabi."
He folded his legs underneath him and gestured to the basket. "Why don't we start with food and discussion of costumes? If I grade on an empty stomach, I'm probably just going to make snide comments in the margins and assign letters at random. Plus, I'm pretty sure I nailed making those grilled cheese sandwiches." He grinned. "I might have had to throw away a few burned ones before I managed to get them perfect, but it's a process. I'm pretty sure I'm about halfway to mastering the toaster oven."
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Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros
Keme
Beloved School Healer
So many things I'd say if only I were able; but I just keep quiet.
Posts: 503
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Post by Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros on Jan 30, 2011 22:51:56 GMT -5
Ellie arched her eyebrow at the sushi contents. That could be either delicious or mildly traumatizing. But she had always been willing to take food-related risks. She laughed and took a seat. "Your perseverance is inspiring. Alright." She smiled, reaching into the basket to hand Hoshi one of the sandwiches, taking one for herself and giving it an approving once-over. "These are perfect!" She tore it in half and chuckled. "It even does the cheese-stretch thing they show in the Kraft commercials. I'm proud of you."
She took a bite and reached behind her with her free hand to poke through the costume pile. "I have quite a few here. Kem somehow got a hold of all my old costumes from high school and mailed them to me. There's enough fabric here to make costumes for the entire cast of Rocky Horror."
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Post by Hoshi Yogo on Jan 30, 2011 23:19:13 GMT -5
"I'm honestly not sure how I managed," he said, between bites. "I think it was pure luck." He looked over the pile of costumes, rifling lazily through the various ensembles.
"So, what are your options?" Hoshi set the sandwich down on a napkin for a moment and dug a can of Cherry Coke out of the basket. "Personally, I think you'd be great as Tifa Lockhart, but I don't know if she's even in the running."
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Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros
Keme
Beloved School Healer
So many things I'd say if only I were able; but I just keep quiet.
Posts: 503
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Post by Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros on Jan 30, 2011 23:28:49 GMT -5
Ellie shrugged. "I hadn't thought about that one. But I guess I do need more than one costume. Let's see..." She tucked her hair behind her ear and picked through a corner of the pile. "I'd prefer not to wear a wig, if that helps narrow things down. I couldn't really dye my hair black just for a weekend con." She twirled an earth-colored ringlet around her finger and let it spring back into place.
"Kemekin says that he and Sterling are going as Sora and Riku. And I'm pretty sure one of my brother's costumes is Pyramid Head." Ellie finished her grilled cheese and tapped her chin thoughtfully.
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Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros
Keme
Beloved School Healer
So many things I'd say if only I were able; but I just keep quiet.
Posts: 503
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Post by Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros on Mar 22, 2011 16:55:45 GMT -5
(( D8 no moar cosplay fun? ))
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Ellie wasn't sure what had woken her up from her nap. As a matter of fact, she wasn't sure why she had fallen asleep in the first place. All she knew was that when she finally managed to untangle herself from her blanket and roll off the couch, it was nearly ten o'clock at night and she was thirsty.
She raked her fingers through her curls and shuffled over to the kitchenette. She remembered having made jasmine tea earlier, and--
Ellie stared at the contents of her fridge. Most of the usual items had been shoved to the back, and at the forefront was a collection of bottles and cans. Malibu, vodka, wine, beer, Captain Morgan's, something that might have been whiskey...
Ellie arched an eyebrow and slowly closed the fridge door. She spent a few minutes searching for her cellphone and sent a text to one of the two people she was fairly certain had something to do with this. Or knew something about it.
Hoshi? My fridge is full of alcohol. Alcohol I didn't buy. And it wasn't there when I fell asleep earlier.
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Post by Hoshi Yogo on Mar 22, 2011 17:05:39 GMT -5
It sounds like you had a visit from the beer-fairies. Don't worry, it's perfectly normal. It used to happen to me all the time, but then my refrigerator broke.
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Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros
Keme
Beloved School Healer
So many things I'd say if only I were able; but I just keep quiet.
Posts: 503
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Post by Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros on Mar 22, 2011 17:07:52 GMT -5
Who are the beer-fairies? Because they apparently broke into my room while I was taking a nap. I need to know upon whom I should take aim when I start breathing fire.
Also none of you are getting any of the Captain back.
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Post by Hoshi Yogo on Mar 22, 2011 17:16:02 GMT -5
Your name may or may not have been drawn as the host of our monthly late night faculty booze party. We may or may not be arriving at your apartment within the next ten minutes. (Veronique may or may not have already started drinking.)
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Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros
Keme
Beloved School Healer
So many things I'd say if only I were able; but I just keep quiet.
Posts: 503
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Post by Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros on Mar 22, 2011 17:19:42 GMT -5
Ellie laughed aloud when she read the text.
Fine then. But as the host I decree this get-together be a pajama party. No jammies, no drinks. Extra points if you wear the bunny ears.
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Post by Hoshi Yogo on Mar 22, 2011 17:21:18 GMT -5
I don't think I should wear the ears around Veronique when she's drunk. I can wear the bunny slippers, though?
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Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros
Keme
Beloved School Healer
So many things I'd say if only I were able; but I just keep quiet.
Posts: 503
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Post by Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros on Mar 22, 2011 17:24:19 GMT -5
Point taken. Yes, slippers count. But you're staying here after everyone leaves to help me clean up. So bring the ears anyway.
Ellie sent the text and looked down at herself. She was already in pajamas. Awesome. She walked back to the living room area and starting pushing the couch and chairs around into a more agreeable group setting.
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Post by Hoshi Yogo on Mar 22, 2011 17:54:34 GMT -5
Within about fifteen minutes, Hoshi was at Ellie's door. He would have been there sooner, but since Ellie demanded pajamas, he had needed to change. And Hoshi owned a lot of awesome pajamas. He had almost worn the Naruto jumpsuit, but in the end, he decided on the Green Lantern pajamas. After all, the Naruto pajamas didn't glow in the dark. Admittedly, the Green Lantern motif looked a little silly with the fluffy white bunny slippers, but hey - they were comfy.
He rapped out the first part of Shave and a Haircut against the wood of Ellie's door.
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Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros
Keme
Beloved School Healer
So many things I'd say if only I were able; but I just keep quiet.
Posts: 503
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Post by Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros on Mar 22, 2011 17:58:16 GMT -5
Ellie, who had been in the kitchenette making sure there was plenty of ice, skipped to the door and quickly thumped the last two beats on the door before opening it. Her pajamas were simple-- tan yoga pants and a white tank top. But comfort was comfort.
A grin curled across her features when she gave Hoshi a once-over.
"Do the bunny slippers have super suits, or am I not supposed to know about their alter egos?"
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Post by Smoke on Mar 22, 2011 18:11:18 GMT -5
Smoke strolled in at exactly the right time to get there after The Boyfriend (also known as The One With Her Apartment Key As Of Earlier), appropriately clad in black pajama pants and a cheap, rumpled sleeveless shirt.
"Good evening," he said cheerily. "Notice has been sent to the usual suspects, though I'm not sure Veronique understood 'pajamas'. I didn't want to ask too many questions."
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Post by Hoshi Yogo on Mar 22, 2011 18:19:47 GMT -5
Hoshi smirked back at Smoke. "She's already started on the tequila, so I can only imagine what horrors we're bound to witness tonight. If we're lucky, she'll be the first one to pass out, and we can continue the party without her."
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Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros
Keme
Beloved School Healer
So many things I'd say if only I were able; but I just keep quiet.
Posts: 503
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Post by Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros on Mar 22, 2011 18:22:22 GMT -5
Ellie was in the process of raising her arms to give Smoke a welcoming hug when tequila was mentioned.
"Vero's... already... oh dear." She bit her lip to hold back a laugh. "We should probably keep the door open until she gets here, then. To keep her from blasting it to pieces when she makes her grand entrance.
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Post by Smoke on Mar 22, 2011 18:40:50 GMT -5
Smoke returned the hugs. "Heh. That might be a good idea, especially if Himmel decides not to come. This is going to be interesting."
"Who picked the guest list this time, anyway?"
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Post by Hoshi Yogo on Mar 22, 2011 18:46:16 GMT -5
"Veronique. Who else?" Hoshi shrugged, plopping down in the floor of Ellie's living room. "I think she stopped inviting Rivienne because she kept lecturing Veronique about drinking responsibly. It kind of takes the fun out of it if you're not allowed to actually get drunk."
Hoshi stretched his arms over his head and leaned comfortably against the sofa. "Bolin was invited, as were a few other people, but I don't know who's actually coming."
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