capeandcowl | text; 001 ☽

[She has been here a while; aquainting herself with public posts and then posts stored in the archives. She is disconcerted, but not put out. It is a surreal thing, to be here. It is more bizzare still to discover this is not her first time. Her memory must be failing her. Or time shenanigans are afoot. She isn't one to put all her eggs into one basket, but the latter is far more likely. She is quite certain she would remember being in a city like this.

Rose often thinks there will come a day that shenanigans will become tiresome. Today is not that day! She is opting for text: it is terribly predictable. Rose is feeling very predictable today. Sometimes being predictable is just a logical step to take, after all. It wouldn't do to do something outlandish and not be recognized.

Rose's pranksters gambit is, today, sadly lagging behind in last place. Priorities and the such, must be taken care of first:]

A story comes to mind. I have no doubt you will all be familiar with it. A girl falls down a hole and oh, the place that she ends up! I wish I could say I had the opportunity to follow a white rabbit, but such an adventure has eluded me. It does feel like a rather long time since I last saw a city that was so normal, however. Congratulations on that. Superb job. I am particularly fond of the architecture and the rather profound sense of nostalgia I am feeling. I can almost here the the inane chortle of a woman who would, by normal standards, be too inebriated to function. Alas it is my imagination.

My name is Rose, if you will pardon my momentary loss of manners. I have a feeling perhaps that some of you may know me. Just a moment ago I had planned to take a nap. I was hoping to meet up with some friends, even! Perhaps I *am* napping and this is a dream which goes beyond the norm? I simply just do not know. Perhaps you can help me, if you are reading this. I can see no white eyed people as of yet, but I am looking for someone. Or rather, someone's.

One is rather loud and has an intriguing habit of spying. Another is a tasteful sort, even if her ability to hold a grudge is something to marvel at. The last two you will know by one's ability to mumble to himself every chance he gets and the other's ability to lick and sniff every available surface she thinks may holds secrets. Or taste delicious. They are an odd bunch. If you know them please return them to Rose Lalonde immediately in one piece. I am quite fond of them.

With that out of the way; where am I? Why am I here? Is there decent coffee? Tea, even! At this present moment I am not choosy. I am also missing a pen and a large notebook, though I have no doubt I will acquire them later.

Thank you for your time.

-RL.

(ooc; to opt out of garish coloured courier, go here!)

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I suppose we could try intoxication.

[a wry smile. ~~oh no she totally has a type---~~. ]

I'm sure deep down he appreciates. He simply likes his space. Odd, given who raised him.

[ she cringes a little at the earlier suggestion. she and the drink have made their own prior acquaintances, if accidental each time. ]

Submitting him to soporific beverages may exacerbate the issue. Though under such effects tend to be far more often prone to poor judgement.

Though I must admit some amusement at the idea of him enjoying Space. His opinion seems to be somewhat mixed between those of us owning the aspect.

He is fond of Jade. But aren't we all?

[things rose would pay to see: kanaya drunk. she checks the time briefly, subtly rolling her eyes. ]

His time keeping, however, leaves much to be desired.

It leaves a great deal, in fact. But, to his credit, I don't believe I could tolerate an individual who isn't fond of her.

[ girl loves her bff after all. as for the drunkenness, rose is lucky in that it was pretty publicly broadcasted ]

[here lies rose lalonde. she died laughing with tears on her face. it was tragically beautiful. ]

A good philosophy.

They can be made to wear a notice as a warning, that others can also recognize that something in their character is awry. Perhaps a shirt labelled "I Dislike Jade Harley".

The back can be adorned with a target ring.

Kanaya, I like the way you think.

It's only proper that you should appreciate so advanced an intellect.

And who is more advanced than you, hm?

I'm sure at some point the future will offer an answer to this question. But the position as yet remains unfilled.

[ He's late because he hadn't dressed or showered and smelled generally rank, get off his case. ]

Shit, feels like I just wondered into the masturbatory ego snark-off.

[Award for most disgusting brother goes to ...]

Ah, speak of the devil.

[She is thrilled to see Dave. So thrilled. She is smiling, even! There is nothing sly about it. ]

[ leave her alone dave she has to at least pretend to be a clever young lady with some semblance of self esteem around rose or she'll be completely outmaneuvered ]

A devil in dark shades. He should much like to consider himself such, I'm sure.

Sure feels like I walked straight into a passive antagonistic showdown. Carry on, don't let me stop you. I mean, did you see that chick's purse?

[ don't let him sass he isn't good at it. ]

Dave, stop ogling the purses of unsuspecting women.

[Rose will be your sass master, young padawan. ]

You took your time.

[ kanaya pulls her purse a little closer, defensively ]

I'm sure we can find it within ourselves to forgive him, he must have had his reasons.

[ he had to get that necklace for her, after all ]

I'm a busy guy. Places to go, people to do. We aren't all just sitting around pleading for someone to ask us out.

You were bathing then, I presume. Wonderful. I'm gald you have picked up the habit.

[ well that wasn't a strike against her at all. he certainly didn't need any lessons in cattiness from where she was standing. ...which she decided to make a step closer to rose. ]

There is a distinct lack of a malodorous trail, so perhaps you're right. Though the somewhat pleasant citrus addition from our last encounter seems to be absent as well. A change in hygiene products, perhaps?

[ she takes out a compact and checks herself over quickly. ] Now that you're here, we can be going. I know a delightful tea room a few blocks away, we can fill you in on the details there.

[ haughty glare @ kanaya. don't expose his habit of stealing rose's body wash. ]

Alright, cool. Lead the way.

[She feels a bit like she is missing something. She lets it slide with a subtle raised eyebrow and an amused smile. ]

Alright. Should I ask for white napkins in case I have to referee between you both?

It can be arranged, though I doubt it will be necessary.

[ she plays her fingers in the air like she's looking for something. after two seconds, she pulls and there's suddenly a glowing thread in her hand, and as she pulls it an opening widens in the side of the room until the facade a a tea house appear.

she steps through to the other side and anchors the threads as she waits for the other two. ]

Well, come along then.

[ Sometimes he wishes he had a useful power. Time is a total cop-out. He shoves Rose through first, just in case, follows quickly after when she doesn't get disintegrated. ]

You must save a lot on cab fare.

[Rude, she thinks. But she trusts Kanaya. Mostly. Enough that she thinks she wouldn't kill her on purpose.

She casts Dave a look over her shoulder. ]

Your manners are still in-tact I see.

[ she looses the threads as they pass through, letting the portal snap shut behind them, then holds the door open. ]

My finances are directed toward more important matters, little need to waste it on unnecessary transportation expenses.

[ she could make some pretty sweet bank if she ever thought to charge people for ferrying them around, but it's never occurred to her. she's cool with bringing her friends places, it's just another duty.

she holds the door for them before making her way to the counter. she's paying, after all, but since she's the one with a job that should be obvious. they can find a table once they've gotten their drinks. ]

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