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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: ]]

Comments

perma video; private

[implying]

[ he pauses, then looks faintly concerned. ]

Ah. I've put it on video, haven't I? [ vanadi you are a computer, how do you fuck that up. he looks a little sheepish. ] Well, nevermind. The praise still stands!

[controlledvariable]

[Sir are you drunk?

Nevermind that she knows he can't really get drunk.]

You did, yup. I didn't even know you owned tanktops. [She tries to make it a joke, but she sounds more worried than she really should.]

[implying]

Well, perhaps I've torn the sleeves off of a proper shirt. [ he shrugs, careless. ] It's quite warm in this apartment, you know.

that fucking icon

[controlledvariable]

That is terrible for your shirts. [She's still a little concerned, but her smile is a bit more genuine at that. He's just messing around, right? So she'll tease him in response.]

he's a pretty princess and don't you forget it

[implying]

I've hundreds, I rather think I'll live.

So then, how is your project so far? Is your kitchen large enough?

how could I?

[controlledvariable]

Where do you even fit them?

[The apartments are nice and all, but she doesn't have an over abundance of space.

Maybe she could fit more stuff in her cupboards if she took out all the weapons.]

We're gonna split people between my aparment and Collette's, so hopefully things won't be too cramped. I'm a little nervous about the whole thing, but I'm sure it'll be fine.

[She's a little more willing to be honest about that sorta thing with Vanadi.]

[implying]

Oh, some have found space in Bucky's room, some others in Rin's... you know.

[ but terrible roommate habits aside ]

Nervous? They're only cookies! For what?

[controlledvariable]

I'm so glad I don't live with you.

[She loves you, Vanadi. But. yup.]

'Cause it's important, and Jesse's really good at it and I don't wanna mess it up.

[It might be that middle point that's sticking the most, the fact that everyone fucking loves Jesse even though he's a piece of shit.]

[implying]

Well, as I said, they're only cookies. Cookies aren't all so difficult, my dear.

[controlledvariable]

You forgot the part where I have to talk to people and be charming and likeable all day.

[The whole day.

Sometimes she can't even be charming and likeable for two minutes.]

[implying]

Oh, I'll help, if you're really all so worried about it.

Besides, comparing you to Jesse? You'll pass the charms expectations with flying colors.

[controlledvariable]

You sure you wanna spend that long out in the rain?

[Also :/]

See, you say that, but I'm pretty sure he has more friends than me.

[He's a jerk and he still has more friends than her.]

[implying]

Ah, but you have better hair.

And yes, it isn't as if I'll melt. And there's a tent involved, no?

[controlledvariable]

I do have pretty great hair.

[Nodding as if this is a very important point to consider, and just... acting like this whole thing isn't bothering her as much as it really is.]

There is. I'd love it if you could down for a bit. Ellie'll be there, but she can play nice.

[Steph hopes.]

[implying]

Fantastic hair, mind.

[ and to ellie, he just shrugs. ]

I rather think there are worse things out there than a misbehaving Ellie, but that's appreciated nonetheless.

[controlledvariable]

Flatterer.

[But her smile is actually genuine for a moment, because she appreicates Vanadi just... being Vanadi.]

Clearly you haven't seen her before her coffee in the morning.

[No Steph, that's you.]

[implying]

Well, not yet. You'll let me know when she feels up to a trio for the night, won't you?

[controlledvariable]

If you really think that's ever gonna happen, you're more deluded than I thought.

[so fond, tho]

[implying]

A man can have hope, can't he! Why, sometimes it's nearly all that keeps us going, yes?

[controlledvariable]

It's a hope that's probably going to get you shot by a cranky Australian one day.

[JUST SAYING]