[ 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

[holyshihtzu]

"Well, it's definitely not all bad. I mean, I just found out Santa is real. That's exciting, right?"

It's one of the highlights of her week, if she has to be honest, and she's not sure what that says about her new life here.

"I'll remember that. I know we haven't known each other very long but I really do consider you to be a friend, Misty."

[twirlier]

Misty goes wide eye at that, nodding. "I never thought about that until this party, but in Fableland, he has to be real, and he is a powerful Fable. That's the coolest thing I've ever heard. Okay, beyond being here and having a second chance."

"Good! Because you are definitely one of my tribe, Juliet, and tribe is always there."

[holyshihtzu]

"If I have to be honest, there is a lot about this place that is just amazing. And I love learning about the kinds of worlds people are from. Being here isn't all bad."

That comment receives an affectionate smile. Juliet had been making a tribe of her own, with Lassiter, and Shawn, and Gus. To have one here already, it makes things a lot less daunting.

"I'll hold you to that."

[twirlier]

"All we can do here is look at the bright side of things. Even when it's bad. Doesnb't do us any good to look at it any other way," she says, which might be a naive way of surviving this place, but it is the way Misty feels she has to handle it.

[holyshihtzu]

Juliet wouldn't call it naive, just optimistic, but maybe that's because that's the same thoughts she has about it as well.

"While we're looking on the bright side, how about some drinks? It'll be a good place to start." She gestures Misty towards the drink table, which has plenty to keep them busy for the rest of the night.