The Perk, Monday afternoon

[fates_jaye]

What Jaye is trying to do is sit down and be at least the slightest bit organized for once. She's got a notebook open and a pen, and is meaning to write down stuff she might need for this whole stupid Thanksgiving thing.

What she's actually doing is writing down possible excuses to give her family to explain her absence. Ones like There was a terrible accident are likely to make them show up here, and ones like I sprouted horns will probably get her taken out of school. So far she's leaning towards Finals were scheduled early, AT Thanksgiving, I know, it's insane, right? but it feels too lame to be believable.

Occasionally she'll look up at the little lion figurine looking all blank at her on the table. Yes, she brought it with her. Yes, she has a sickness.

[Open, especially for anyone who might want Thanksgiving invites.]

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[x5-alec.livejournal.com]

Alec sits down at Jaye's table with something that vaguely resembles coffee with a lot of sugar and whipped cream. "You look like you're trying to work," he says suspiciously.

[fates_jaye]

"I would never do such a thing," she says innocently. "Well, okay, that's a lie. I attempted work, and now I'm planning lies."

[x5-alec.livejournal.com]

"Ooh. Need help? What's it for?" He peers over, trying to read whatever she's written.

[fates_jaye]

"I'm supposed to go home for Thanksgiving, but I got conned into running the whole freaking thing here, so now I have to figure out what to tell them about why I'm not there," she says. "I might just say I didn't wanna look at Sharon."

[x5-alec.livejournal.com]

Alec mulls that over a moment. "Causeway's uncrossable? Terrible storms?" He offers her his cup. "Peppermint chocolate thing?"

[socksofcool.livejournal.com]

Seely wandered down to the Perk in search of caffeine. "Afternoon."

[fates_jaye]

"Hey, Seely," Jaye greets him. "Can you cook?"

[socksofcool.livejournal.com]

Seely blinked. "A little."

[fates_jaye]

"How are you at side dishes?" she goes on. "Or like, appetizers? I have no idea if you're supposed to have appetizers but now I'm craving mozzerella sticks."

[socksofcool.livejournal.com]

"Okay, I guess..."

[threeweapons.livejournal.com]

Alanna, sin cat, came into the Perk in hopes of not hearing radio later that evening. It made sense in her head.

[fates_jaye]

Jaye waves to Alanna and calls, "How is your cooking ability!"

[threeweapons.livejournal.com]

"I can make poisonous oatmeal and rock-hard anything!" Alanna informed her cheerfully. "If you want it ruined, call me!"

[fates_jaye]

Dammit.

"...Can you pick up rolls from JGOB?"

[threeweapons.livejournal.com]

"And buns, cupcakes, brownies, and any other type of pastry." Alanna paused. "Um, why?"

[kawalsky.livejournal.com]

Charlie grabbed a caffeinated beverage and made a beeline for Alanna. He bounced on his heels. "Uh, hey. Can I sit down?"

[threeweapons.livejournal.com]

"Sure." Alanna's lips twitched at his bouncing.

[kawalsky.livejournal.com]

He quickly took a seat and cradled his cup of coffee. "How you doing? I haven't seen you around for a while."

[threeweapons.livejournal.com]

"Sick. I did the posters about your birthday." Alanna took a sip of her drink.

[willbedone.livejournal.com]

Willow wandered in in search of coffee. Or hot chocolate. Then she decided she could split the difference and go with mocha.

"Hey, Jaye," she said when she saw her.

[fates_jaye]

"Hey," Jaye greets her. "How's it going?"

It's really kind of sad that she can look at someone now and try to assess them for Thanksgiving dinner purposes.

[willbedone.livejournal.com]

"I met a dancing penguin," Willow said. "I think my life is complete. You?"

[fates_jaye]

"Dancing penguin?" she repeats, frowning.

The lion twitches its head at her and opens its mouth. Jaye puts her finger over it.

[willbedone.livejournal.com]

"Tap," Willow added helpfully. "He was very nice. Even had a bow tie to go with his tuxedo."

[http://users.livejournal.com/weissguy_/]

Weiss was just coming in for coffee. Really. Then he saw Jaye. And he figured, well, hey. Time to begin anew with the friendly vein.

"Hey, stranger."