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[controlledvariable]

[Despite everything that's happened in the last few days, Steph looks positively cheery as she comes onto the screen, dressed in civvies with her hair pulled back into a loose ponytail. She might not have worn the particular suit for a couple years now, but she's all Robin, all grins and charm, because she doesn't have the energy to be anything else.]

Hey, guys, I know this is kinda last minute, but there's been a change in plans with the whole cookie thing this month. [She holds up a hand as if silencing comments that aren't actually going to come, because this is pre-recorded.] I know, I know, I'm not exactly the regular guy that does this, but don't adjust your sets, Jesse's just come down with a hell of a cold, so I'm gonna run things this time 'round.

For those of you who don't know, I'm Steph, hi, I don't bite very hard.

[Steph pls]

Since Jesse's sick, we figured it'd be best not to cook in his kitchen, 'cause I'm sure we don't wanna give the newbies the sniffles when they first show up. If anyone who's normally involved would like to volunteer their kitchen to be the base of operations, I would love you forever, but if not we can just use my place, 104.

[And a briefly apologetic look because she hasn't actually asked her roommates. Sorry guys.]

We'll still be doing it on the 31st, starting early and hopefully finishing early so we can all head over to Ella's party, and the tent will be set up at the same time on the first, you'll just have me co-ordinating things intead of Jesse.

If anyone has any questions or concerns, now's the time to voice them, if not, I'll see you on the 31st, either at mine, or I'll update this if we get a volunteer.

Thanks.

[A lazy salute, and the feed cuts.]



[[OOC: Same ooc stuff applies; there won't be a log for this but feel free to say characters participated! The thread in the welcome log will still go up and everything will go the same, it'll just be Steph instead of Jesse wrangling things c: ]]

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[reconnaissance]

( Excuse you. She sees this, and sticks her head into the kitchen. )

We're doing what?

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[controlledvariable]

I did mention I was taking over the whole cookies thing.

[Sorry.]

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[crocodilesmiles]

Hey Steph! Can I help at all? We could use our kitchen. Gilbert will survive the heart trauma. (He's a nervous man!)

And uh... which sort of sick is Jesse?

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[controlledvariable]

hey, coll, thanks. if you check that your roomies are cool with it, having another kitchen to use would be a great help.

and he's the kind of sick where it's not really my place to talk about it.

[Considering the way Collette asked the question, Steph figures she knows more than most people do, but she doesn't want to say too much.

She doesn't want to say he tried to kill himself]

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[hyanaimne]

Ah . . . it is a shame to hear he is sick. I hope he feels better soon.

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[controlledvariable]

I'm sure he'll be back on his feet in no time.

[No she's not, but she can smile and sound like she means it.]

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[legal_eagle]

[Her voice is bright, because she knows what happened with Jesse, and she only gets bright and perky like this when she's lying.]

Oh, that's no good. Is he okay? Does he have a fever?

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[controlledvariable]

[She doesn't want to deal with anyone associated with Saul right now, but it's not really Sonya's fault, so Steph swallows her annoyance.]

No fever, and he's not doing too bad, we just figured it'd be better if he wasn't handling food and took the time to rest, instead.

[She's not the world's best liar, but she can tell them easily enough when it's necessary.]

[Voice]

[speakveryclearly]

Ill? Are you sure?

[The fifteen-year-old girl on the other end of the line isn't questioning Jesse's condition out of skepticism - she's clearly bought the entire story hook, line, and sinker - but rather concern.]

I knew we'd gone too long without attracting the ire of the United Earth...

[Voice]

[controlledvariable]

I'm sure, but I don't think it's the UE's doing, just a common cold. He'll be fine in a few days, we just don't want him getting anyone else sick.

[Why do so many people like that piece of shit?

Questions she'll never stop asking herself.]

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[french]

I spoke with Jesse earlier. I told him I would help - I have experience working in kitchens. [ And she's pretty good at it. ] I'd be glad to help, I need a distraction plus I'm new here, so... You know.

[ She sighs. She doesn't really know where she's going with this. Social talks. Urk. Awkward French lady. ]

Is there a particular hour we should gather?

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[controlledvariable]

[Oh no this lady seems really sweet.]

Hey, I'd really appreciate the help, thanks. I know what you mean about distractions.

[It's part of the reason she's still doing this, despite the fights and delightful revelations.]

We'll start at about ten, but you can show up any time during the day that works for you.

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[lar]

I'll be sure to show up to help make cookies as fast as possible.

[ It makes sense to her don't worry. ]

And thanks for the publicity, I owe you one.

[ A piano, maybe. ]

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[controlledvariable]

You worry me.

[But she sounds more amused than anything.]

No problem, I figured you could use the plug.

PRIVATE and video and also I can edit if this doesn't work for ye o/

[crossbearing]

You're going to be cooking?

( She's teasing. And it's private because she isn't sure how to take that aggressive cheeriness. She knows Stephanie is chirpy, and yet.
Mostly the and yet is because of Sonya being a pain in the ass, and by the conversations apparent abrupt end, Helena's going to guess it became private. )

What's up.

PRIVATE and video IT'S GOOD

[controlledvariable]

Yeah, yeah, laugh it up.

[She'll fight you, Helena.

No she won't.]

Just some personal stuff, it's not a big deal.

[Screaming in the hallway of level five and roughing Saul up definitely aren't a big deal, right?]

video and private okay w/e;

[fishnetted]

[ Dinah looks a bit confused. ]

Are we baking cookies?

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[controlledvariable]

Sort of. We'll be using the kitchen but it's cool if you wanna hide in your room or head out for the day.

[You know what she'd like? To just faceplant onto Dinah and hug her forever, but that would require explaining what happened and she's just not up to that.]

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[vaccination]

Oh. That sucks. I mean, that he's sick. He owes me chocolate cookies.

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[controlledvariable]

I'm sure he'll make you some once he's better. Or I can add "chocolate cookies" to the list and send 'em your way.

[It's easy to be nice to kids.]

NOT HERE

[lazyinlove]

[But noted and noted. And staying the fuck away, thanks for the heads up.]

[devilsfruitdoctor]

[Oh, hey. Ibin's pretty sure he recognizes her. He'd... kind of like to start over, since they didn't exactly get along last time. Him being him, though, he's going to play it off like they've never met and flash a great big smile.]

Oh, I'd like to help! Um, Steph, you said? I'm Ibin!

[controlledvariable]

[She remembers him, but she's too tired to do anything but just play it the same way he is, like playing along with Sonya's cheer.]

That's me, and I could definitely use the help. Do you bake much?

[She doesn't mind either way, but she'd like to get an idea of what she's working with.]

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[kneecaptain]

Your salute's sloppy form.

[ But it's obvious he's teasing. ]

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[controlledvariable]

[hey dude]

I got kicked outta the girl scouts before I could learn how to do it properly.

[The most dramatic sad face; how could he mock her for such a tragic set of circumstances?]

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[hejhej]

[She's metaphorically circled this entry for a bit. A few hours have passed before Lisbeth finally replies to it.]

Thanks.

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[controlledvariable]

No problem.

[She still doesn't like Jesse, but she's not going be a dick to Lisbeth about it.]

How is he?

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[bodilesswarrior]

[Barbara switches straight to private, because she knows that type of cheer, frantically earnest and bright enough to eclipse everything else. Knows it from every Robin, really.

She doesn't bother to keep the concern from her face.]

You want to talk about it?

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[controlledvariable]

[She didn't really expect to get this past Babs, and it's different than with Helena, which maybe isn't fair, but... she's known Babs for so much longer. It's easier to talk to her.

She sighs, running a hand through her hair as that aggressively cheerful facade drops away.]

The people from that universe make my life extremely difficult.

[She thinks Babs is smart enough to know she means Jesse's universe.]

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[pixieboots]

So Jesse's the guy who does the cookies every month, huh?

[ It's a detail that's flitted around and he's seen the posts on the network, but. ]

If you need an extra set of hands I can help.

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[controlledvariable]

That's him, yep.

[He's a jerrrrrrrk]

I'd love the extra help. [Her smile there is genuine, warmer than the forced cheeriness.] Thank you.

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[khajidont]

[They haven't spoken in an age and a half and - well, Steph looks pretty good? Which is good. And if she's taking over this thing for a month, he'll drop on by.]

Aw, that's sucky. Hope he gets better soon.

I can't exactly offer our kitchens [Sorry, Helena's kitchens] but I can come and lend a hand with the whole cookie thing.

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[controlledvariable]

[There's probably been a session of crying-on-Babs between the original post and when Steph replies to this, but Steph's managed to compose herself again either way.]

He's pretty tough, he'll be fine.

[Nope.]

An extra pair of hands is more than enough, I'd be really grateful.

[And a genuine smile, because Jaime is a bro.]

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[implying]

[ video from the guy that exclusively uses voice is a little odd, but even odder is the tanktop he's wearing. sure is some metal and scarring, there. he looks just as cheerful as ever, though! ]

Lovely of you! This is such a quaint tradition he's arranged, and nicer still is to see it taken up when Jesse isn't feeling well.

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[controlledvariable]

[What.

She's just.

She's just gonna toss an encryption on this in case Vanadi has lost his mind.]

Thanks? [That shouldn't have been a question, but here they are.] What's with the sudden exhibitionist streak?

[Which is the nicest way she can word why aren't you wearing more clothes???]

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[followupquestion]

[Have a Renee who doesn't know whether to be amused or exasperated. Which you can see because she has her face currently]

You're having a cookie baking get together? And this is a regular thing?

[Steph, you cannot be real. How has the crime of Gotham not melted from the sheer concentrated force of your sunshine]

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[controlledvariable]

[Shush.

She makes a face.]

This is actually my first time participating, but yeah, it happens every month.