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Post by Neo 5.0 on Jun 28, 2019 17:54:19 GMT -5
"Neither did I," Nora says, grinning from ear to ear and laughing. "But I believe that was the most fun I've had yet, and I was already enjoying myself before. You do know how to show someone a good time, my dear."
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Post by Vitsheep on Jun 28, 2019 18:54:33 GMT -5
Nora
"Glad to be of service," Alice says. She glances over her shoulder, then turns and nods at someone heading into the attraction. You look over in time to see him look confused, then nod back with a look of understanding on his face. When he looks over at you, he raises an eyebrow. The line moves up before he can speak to you. You didn't recognize him at first, not with a shirt on, but it clicks that was the male model earlier.
"That was Billy. Head of the occult club. He also helps in the art club sometimes... as you noticed. Now, what should we..." Alice stops mid-sentence and grins. "I hope you aren't on a diet," she says.
There's plenty of food to choose from, all being passed out complimentary for the night. Alice selects a funnel cake and a jumbo turkey leg, then finds somewhere for you to sit. She soon realizes there's no graceful, dignified way to eat said turkey leg, despite her best efforts. She doesn't restrain herself on the funnel cake. It's clear this is a personal favorite of hers.
A bright flash goes off while she's in mid-bite, and she turns red. "...Hi, Jimmy," she says, without turning to look.
"Hey, Alice!" The voice belongs to a dark-haired upperclassman with an average build and a camera around his neck. He's standing next to... ah, the doorman from Sunday. "Sorry to interrupt your meal, but that was too good a shot to pass up!" He seems to notice you for the first time. "Oh, uh, h-hey. Who's your friend? She's beautiful."
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Post by Neo 5.0 on Jun 29, 2019 10:09:20 GMT -5
Nora gives a charming smile. "Well now, thank you for the compliment... Jimmy, was it? I'm Nora. I recently moved here from across the big pond. Pleasure to meet you."
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Post by Vitsheep on Jun 29, 2019 11:35:35 GMT -5
Nora
"Oh, you're Canadian? Cool," Jimmy says.
"Slightly larger pond, Jimmy," Alice sighs.
"Oh..." Jimmy pauses in thought. "Je m'excuse. Appréciez-vous l'Amérique?"
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Post by Neo 5.0 on Jun 29, 2019 13:02:02 GMT -5
Nora's smile widens into a grin. "Je profite de l'Amérique jusqu'à présent, oui. Bien que je sois de Grande-Bretagne, pas de France."
She pauses, then says, "I do hope that was right. You'll have to forgive my rusty French."
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Post by Vitsheep on Jun 29, 2019 13:45:14 GMT -5
Nora
"Oh, that pond!" Jimmy exclaims. "Gotcha." He quickly raises his camera and takes a shot before you can stop smiling. "I'd love to stayand chat, but I'm supposed to document all this for the company website or whatever. I'll see you lovely ladies at school tomorrow!" Jimmy runs off. His dad stays back long enough to get a corndog before following at a leisurely pace.
"I'd forgotten how many of the students at Newvit High have parents working at Vitcorp... Look, over there, in line at the teacups. The man next to the girl in the lacy black dress. That's the head of logistics, Mr. Selig, and... one of his daughters. Probably Raine, the head of the gardening club. I can't imagine Freya in a pretty dress. Other than that, there's..."
"Hey, Alice," says a voice from behind. "Nora."
"...Mattea," Alice says, annoyed, under her breath. When she turns around, it's all smiles and friendliness. "Mattea! I was wasn't sure you'd come!"
"Oh, of course I did," Mattea answers. "Not to interrupt your date, but I just had to thank you again for helping earlier. It was so kind of you to agree to model with me."
"Oh, of course!" Alice says. "Anything to help out around the school."
"Oh, you've got such a lovely figure, too. I can't wait to see more of it." Mattea smirks.
Alice smiles back.
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Post by Neo 5.0 on Jun 29, 2019 23:59:38 GMT -5
More than just rivalry here, hmm? Well, I should be able to diffuse the situation by making myself the focus of the conversation.
Nora smiles, feigning obliviousness. "Hello, Mattea my dear. What a fortunate coincidence to run into you here. I had been planning to tell you tomorrow, but I've decided to addition for the school play after all."
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Post by Vitsheep on Jun 30, 2019 1:44:34 GMT -5
Nora
"Oh, wonderful news! I'm so glad," Mattea says. "Would you like me to assist you with your wardrobe? I'm already doing Alice's for her audition, so it's no trouble. Though I'll be sure to make your costume much less..."
"Humiliating?" Alice suggests.
Mattea grins, then touches a finger to Alice's lips. "I was going to say risque. You've got nothing to be embarrassed about... Other than that spot you missed." She wipes a dab of chocolate sauce from the corner Alice's mouth, then licks her finger. "Mmmm... Sweet."
"'Like revenge,' I assume," Alice says through grit teeth.
"Why, whatever do you mean?" Mattea asks innocently, her thoughts betrayed by a sadistic grin. "I just want to make sure your outfit stands out. But your constructive criticism is so important to me. Let's see... Would you prefer fishnet stockings, black lace, or bare feet?"
"Pick whatever you want, Mattea. It doesn't bother me in the slightest." Alice's feigned indifference fades into a small grin of her own. "In fact, I think I'll try out for the lead role so we can spend so much more time together."
Underneath the smile, Mattea looks mildly annoyed at how well Alice is taking this. "What do you think she'd look best in, Nora?"
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Post by Neo 5.0 on Jun 30, 2019 2:09:20 GMT -5
And here I thought I would have a break from politics and social squables. How...mildly annoying.
Nora's own annoyance briefly shines through, but is quickly masked. "Between fishnet stockings, black lace, and bare feet? My dear, there are only two possible answers. Fishnet stockings should only be worn in the bedroom, or if you're a low class call-girl. As for what dear Alice would look best in... Hmm. I'll have to say lace."
She leans back in her chair, crosses her legs, and casually flicks a stray bang out of her face. "Now, as for my wardrobe, I do appreciate the offer my dear, but I'll choose my own outfit for the audition."
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Post by Vitsheep on Jun 30, 2019 3:49:21 GMT -5
Nora
"A shame, but hopefully I'll get to work on you in the show proper," Mattea says. "You are right about Alice, though. She'd look good in lace... Nothing it is, then."
Alice grimaces.
"Call it a handicap. It would be a shame if she stole the show from the up and coming star." Mattea pats your shoulder. "You clearly have wonderful taste. I admit I'm almost as excited to see you in your outfit as to see Alice in her lack thereof. Almost." Mattea waves goodbye and turns to leave, then pauses. "Although... if you want to see her in stockings, it can certainly be arranged. Hehe. See you at the trivia club tomorrow, Love."
Mattea skips off in a good mood.
Alice sighs. "The lace would have been fine... Ugh. Oh, don't worry. She knows how much I hate going barefoot in public, I'm sure she'd already made her choice and just hoped to get you implicated in it. I'm sorry about getting you tied up in our little fued. I should apologize for her, as well... She's not normally this worked up. Truth be told, I think this is her telling me she's glad I'm out of the hospital, in her own twisted way." She pauses and frowns, then shakes her head. "Why don't we go try our hand at the boardwalk? I'll win you a teddy bear to make up for just now."
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Post by Neo 5.0 on Jun 30, 2019 14:50:17 GMT -5
Nora smiles. "Don't worry about it too much, dear. I'm used to dealing with things like this. But I won't turn down a chance to spend more time with you and get a prize out of it."
Her smile turns to a grin as she stands up and stretches a bit. "Truly, Alice, I have had a wonderful time. Don't let Mattea get you down. Let's go enjoy ourselves, hmm?"
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Post by Vitsheep on Jun 30, 2019 16:20:59 GMT -5
Nora
"You're right. Whatever nonsense she has planned for me tomorrow can wait for tomorrow." Alice cheers up a bit.
That doesn't last long, as you soon find she is terrible at carnival games. Every ball or ring she throws goes off a mile wide. Trying to fill a balloon with a water gun ends up with her spaying herself. When she tries to lift a mallet to ring a bell, she ends up throwing herself off-balance, stumbles, and winds up on her butt.
She looks up at you from the ground. "...Ow... Sorry, but I don't think the bear is happening."
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Post by Neo 5.0 on Jun 30, 2019 23:50:09 GMT -5
Nora smiles and helps Alice up. "It's fine. I've never played carnival games before, but I think I'll give it a shot. Maybe I'll get lucky and win us both something, hmm?"
Nora will try her hand at the games.
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Post by Vitsheep on Jul 1, 2019 13:46:28 GMT -5
Nora
Nora does not get lucky. In fact, she finds that she's somehow even worse than Alice...
"Oh, my. Is that how I looked?" Alice covers her mouth and giggles. "Athletics don't seem to be our strong suit..."
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Post by Neo 5.0 on Jul 1, 2019 21:21:43 GMT -5
"It was never my strong suit, but this isn't exactly sports," Nora grumbles. She dusts herself off and straightens her hair and clothes. Her annoyance quickly fades and she laughs.
"Well, what now?"
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