[ 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

[givingback]

There's something about it. You can get lost in your own head, you know?

[ She starts working on one side of the paper, glancing up at him. ]

I didn't really start drawing until I was older, but I think it was always there.

[ Bree works quietly until eventually, there's a nice cabin tucked into the corner of the page, mountains in the distance. ]

Jamie told me about the cabin he built for my mother in North Carolina, how there's forest and mountains. I've never seen it, but maybe I'm close, here.

[ She sits back to inspect her work, one side of her hand dark with graphite now. ]

[captain_america]

Yeah. [ that's one of the perks. ] Its relaxing.

[ He watches her draw out of the corner of his eye as he doodles. ]

For a while it was pretty much the only thing I could do as a kid. I was sick a lot, but i could always use pencil and paper in bed.

[ He's impressed at what she drew. ]

It looks cozy. You're good.

[givingback]

[ Bree smiles a little and shrugs. ]

Apparently, my grandmother on my father's side was really good at art.

[ She does look at Steve curiously. ]

You're all right now though?

[ He looks okay, but appearances can be deceiving? ]