[ open ] for i've grown a little leaner, grown a little colder, grown a little sadder

[holyshihtzu]

Who: Juliet O'Hara + You
Where: Juliet's room
When: December 1st-4th
Rating: PG
Summary: Juliet is getting into the Christmas spirit early by hosting a little get-together at her place. Network video and party post below the cut!
The Story:

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Happy December, Wonderland!

[ Juliet offers a brilliant, if somewhat strained, smile to the network. The camera isn't directly aimed at her face at first--she's still getting used to video chatting--but she reaches out to adjust it quickly before continuing. ]

I know not everyone here celebrates Christmas or... Even knows what Christmas is, but! In the O'Hara household, Christmas is a big deal. I mean, I really big deal. All my family comes in and there are games, and arts and crafts, and a ton of food...

[ People probably get the idea, Juliet. ]

So! I know things always get really crazy during the holidays anyway and I wanted to get on top of things so I'm having a little pre-Christmas get together at my place. So whether or I know you or not, come by room three on the seventh floor anytime over the next few days and I promise we'll have a lot of fun. Open door policy.

[ She pauses. ]

Not literally. Knock first.

[ room 3, level 7 ]

Juliet has gone all-out for the holidays, as an O'Hara is wont to do. With no financial limits and no job to distract her, she's put everything into decorating her place. Anyone walking past room three on the seventh floor will be greeted immediately with an timely wreath and equally festive doormat.

The decorations don't stop there. Juliet has decked the halls to the point that they are bursting, having even extended her living room quite a bit to accommodate food, fun, and hopefully a lot of guests. Every wall is decorated with some kind of garland, wreath, or lights. She's even got a sprig of mistletoe hanging in the corner for any couples who visit that might be so inclined.

And, of course, there is the the Christmas tree in the corner of the living room.

Anyone who visits will also be greeted by an unimaginable spread of food from cookies, cakes, and various snacks to some traditional Scottish fare like mince pies. There's another corner table dedicated to just Christmas crafts, from cutting out paper snowflakes to sewing Holiday themed pajamas.

Maybe it's a little early to go full out, but Juliet couldn't wait. Christmas is her favorite time of year and she hopes that getting to it early will help her miss her family less - and maybe help her find a new family in Wonderland.

[ This is a party/mingle post! Feel free to top level and tag out with other people, or just thread with Juliet, or just respond to her network post if you so desire. Have fun and get into the holiday spirit before shit goes down! ]

Comments

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[eatsyourscience]

Do you need help with food or anything?

[Because Souji can provide food. It is basically his life.]

[holyshihtzu]

I would love help with the food! I have no idea how many people to expect, but I'd like to have a nice variety. What kinds of things do you like to make?

[eatsyourscience]

I can make most party foods. [Or learn to pretty quickly.] Which seems to be just a whole lot of appetizers in large amounts.

I can also make actual meals, though, if that's more like what you're looking for.

[holyshihtzu]

Oh, appetizers would be great. Then no one has to feel obligated to sit down for a whole meal. Back home we always had cookies and little meat pies and some cakes. Oh, and definitely a cracker and cheese plate.

[eatsyourscience]

I can definitely do all of that. It shouldn't be difficult.

[holyshihtzu]

I wasn't expecting anyone to offer to help, so this would be great. It's one less thing for me to worry about.

[ She has so much planned, it's a relief, really. ]

What's your name? I'm Juliet.

[eatsyourscience]

I'm glad to help. And I'm Souji.

How long have you been here?

[holyshihtzu]

Just a few weeks. All of this is still sinking in.

[ It still doesn't feel real yet, but it's getting there. ]

Have you been here for a while?

[eatsyourscience]

Seven years.

[Which sounds super foreboding, so he adds:]

Most people don't stay nearly that long.

[holyshihtzu]

I'm sorry, what?

[ Her brain already came to a screeching halt after that first statement. ]

Did you say seven years?

[eatsyourscience]

Yeah. Seven years.

[He's not really sure what else to say. He can't really promise that won't happen to her, even if it only rarely does, because it's Wonderland.]