Caritas | Saturday Evening

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Chuck was doing an excellent job blocking out the chittering of annoying teenage girls. Basically it took a lot of scotch and knowing that if things got too annoying he could go back into the office and lock the door. But for now he was sitting behind the bar, watching what was going on out of the corner of his eye and smacking Tino with his cane if he refused to do something Caroline or her redneck-voiced little friend asked him to do.

Tino looked miserable. That made the party worth it already.

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Band

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Sing. That's what you're there for.

Bar

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Or drink 'cause that's another reason to be at a bar.

Lounge

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Or sit around.

Re: Lounge

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Caroline (http://pics.livejournal.com/puppywithatutu/pic/0000551e) had found herself a spot in the lounge that offered a good view of the establishment so she could sit back and enjoy a drink while she watched for people to arrive.

And order Tino around. That was so totally worth whatever smell the zombies were giving off. Nevermind she'd sprayed them down with Febreeze first thing, that stuff never seemed to last like the bottle said it would.

At least she looked hot and summery in her yellow dress, far from weather-appropriate, but screw that. Beauty was totally worth a little pain.

Re: Lounge

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Miley had also gone with the summer look (http://www.promgirl.com/_img/PRODUCTS/320/PromGirl-545998309.jpg), so Caroline definitely wasn't the only one. Shirley Temple in hand, she slid into a chair next to her friend.

"Looking good so far, right?" she asked. "Bartender seems kinda grouchy, but other than that..."

Re: Lounge

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"A little grouch is necessary. If anything, it gives us something to talk about besides how good we look. You know, since some people will just brand us shallow." Caroline sniffed at Miley's drink and sighed. So very Disney. "Saving the cocktails for after your song? Seems a little out of order."

Re: Lounge

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Miley was also in the lounge, looking immeasurably proud of herself for co-organizing what was sure to be an awesome party. An awesome party in which Caroline might persuade her to actually drink, even.

For now? She had a Shirley Temple. Childish, but delicious.

Re: Lounge

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Strangely enough, the scent of Caritas had improved. Mostly because it seemed the leeches had moved to another bar in town, which only left Jake having to ignore the zombies. Which would be why he could be found in a booth as far away from the stage as possible. Maybe it'd even help him ignore any bad singing.

His black jeans and blue button-down shirt were only not weather appropriate because he'd failed to bring a coat.

Re: Lounge

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It was only right that Caroline take Jake a drink in an attempt to coax him onto the stage for her amusement. Of course, if he wasn't going to drink it, well, that would just be another for her.

"I hope you weren't trying to hide from me," she remarked, sliding into the booth beside him. "If so, you might invest in like, a trench coat and hat to blend a little better with the shadows."

Re: Lounge

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"If I wanted to hide from you, I wouldn't have shown up," Jake pointed out. He didn't scoot aside to give her more room, but he did lean back and subtly rested his arm on the back of the booth.

Re: Lounge

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Jeremy had a martini in hand as he sat in a good spot in the lounge, people watching.

... Okay, at this very moment it was more like zombie watching. He couldn't help it, those guys were freaky.

Re: Lounge

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"Hi!" Miley chirped, sliding into the seat beside him. Still holding her Shirley Temple. Sigh.

"I'm Miley. I... have totally seen your face somewhere, sorry."

Re: Lounge

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Jeremy smiled widely when she showed up next to him. It may have been an automatic reaction to girly presence, but it also looked pretty genuine. "Jeremy Darling," he said, offering his hand to her. "So, you're Miley? I didn't know you'd be so pretty."

Re: Lounge

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Quinn was wearing a fuzzy sweater over her dress (http://www.modcloth.com/Modcloth/Womens/Dresses/-Bubblegum-Poppies-Dress) and tights under it, but the spirit of it was what was important. That spirit was: It should be real summer, not summer in Antarctica.

She ordered a soda and found a seat where she could watch the crowd.

Re: Lounge

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Oh how the non-alcoholic beverages were going to destroy Caroline's soul, but Quinn's dress was adorable and totally deserved a compliment!

"Hey! I'm glad you made it, you look so cute! I'm so totally refusing to admit it's cold outside because it's freaking July, but I might try to steal your sweater if a blizzard starts." Caroline winked, totally messing with her.

Re: Lounge

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"Fine, but it doesn't count if it starts snowing inside the bar," Quinn returned. (It was Fandom. It seemed so very possible.) "And you look amazing too. Did you find those shoes on the island?"

Re: Lounge

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"Oh my god," Miley said. "I cannot tell you how thrilled I am to not be the only one who isn't drinking." She held up her drink. "Shirley Temple. Comes in a glass, but totally safe."

She was quoting her dad there. Shh.

Re: Lounge

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"I think I overdid it with the toddies the other night," Quinn confided. "I was in bed with a headache the whole next day. I'm off drinking until I forget the pain."

She eyed the Shirley Temple. "My grandma used to make those for me. What's even in them?"

Re: Lounge

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"Hey," Jake greeted, starting to see a theme here in the girl dresses. "I'm starting to think you, Caroline and Miley might just have to do a song together."

It'd cheer him up.

Re: Lounge

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"Yeah?" Quinn asked, with a smirky raise of her eyebrows. "Did you have a particular song in mind?"

Re: Lounge

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Karaoke parties weren't really Nathan's scene but what the fuck ever, he could get pissed and sit on a bar stool and shout for encores of people whose singing voices would be used to make skunks mate.

He'd already grabbed a drink when he made it back to the lounge and flopped down in an empty seat, feet up and drink already being brought up to his lips.

Re: Lounge

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Caroline thought she'd heard Nathan had been uninvited, which she thought immediately explained why he was there. Amused, she headed over, believing a greeting was required, whether he wanted to talk to her or not.

"Planning a great performance tonight?" she asked, taking a seat beside him.

Re: Lounge

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"Noooooope," he said, enunciating that last syllable as emphatically as he could. "I don't sing. I only dance when properly motivated. I am here to drink and encourage."

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