Topic: Narcisissm and Newcomers: The Week in Review!

Darien Fenner

Date: 2011-05-29 15:06 EST
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Narcisissm and Newcomers: The Week in Review! May 29, 2011

I'll credit you this much, RhyDin: This time around I received quite a few more surprises than I was expecting when it came to checking my inbox this morning! It's a step in the right direction, but keep up the drama! And, as always, keep me informed!

First things first. Apparently Lelah's got the whole town cooking with this movie business. When beautiful women aren't threatening to produce an expos" about Jon Granger (P.S. We would totally pay to see that, FYI) the chatter mainly pertains to what the cast is up to and how far along A Murder of Crowes is in the movie-making process. It probably has something to do with the fact that that's all Lelah EVER talks about, but I guess the price of good promotion is sounding like a broken record. And apparently falling head over heels for your own reflection.

Anyway. So remember Daniel Tej" The one who hates when we gossip about him' Well, gossip gossip gossip. Apparently the stud is back and was spotted having a nice conversation with the leggy, lovely (albeit somewhat licentious) Lelah about " go figure " her upcoming film. Regardless, Daniel seemed to be in pretty good sorts and even had a laugh or two at her expense. It is a little refreshing to see that the guy has more than just a severe side. I guarantee you won't make it through your golden years if you take yourself too seriously. Live a little.

And speaking of sides" Jon Granger has a naaaaughty side! From what my sources tell me, he has been lately in some mood where every other word is a sex joke (use your imagination' or don't) and it is absolutely hysterical. You know a person is in a good way when he isn't afraid to make fun of not only his friends and those around him but himself as well. It reminds me a little of how the Ex-Constable Hotstuffs used to be before Ri-Lo was all atwitter with wifedom. At the very least Ri-Lo still seems like herself for now but the instant she starts hosting Tupperware parties or cutting coupons I am OUT of here.

From what I'm told Ed Batten may or may not have been putting the moves on the Lieutenant of Gubernatorial Document Facilitation. I've decided to call Erin that because "assistant' seems just too puny a title for someone who is supposed to be so important. But I have some news for you, boyo. While the "Yeah, I've been shot before" line most definitely probably turns some women on in this town (as much as actually shooting people does, I'd wager), telling a woman "Yes, I am shot at all the time" might not improve your chances. Living dangerously kind of loses its appeal after the fourth time you're mistaken for your hubby in a dark alleyway and have to visit the doctor to have that slug removed again. Then again, it's kind of hard to pass up a billionaire playboy with a Cajun accent and bullet scars. What are you waiting for, woman' Give him your phone number!

You know" I don't think I had ever seen Victor smile before Monday night. While my sources didn't catch much wind of his and Anyanka's conversation, word has it it was pretty jovial " albeit tinged with their usual brand of mischief. Anyanka has always struck me as the kind of woman who would smile beatifically as she gutted you with a pair of scissors, and that's probably what is so hot about her " not the gutting part, obviously, but the fact that you never know what that sharp-toothed minx is thinking behind that goddess-like visage of hers. My previous impression was that her man Victor was cut from the same cloth, but these days I'm beginning to think that Anyanka is slightly more devious than he " and that is saying something. Looks like he'll just have to do something especially wicked to change my mind.

Speaking of things I never expected to happen" I never expected in a billion trillion years to begin my ramble about Reap and PJ with anything but distaste. Imagine my surprise when I received news about them hanging out in the Inn Tuesday and I felt nothing but fondness for them. I think my enemies must have discovered where I get my lattes and are spiking them with happy juice. Anyway, apparently PJ and Reap were talking about throwing livestock off a roof or something " traditional RhyDin speak " and just seemed exceptionally comfortable in each others" presence. I never thought I'd say this, but I am happy for them. Reap may be a bit of a bastard at times and PJ might not ever be the kind of woman who is spotted in an art gallery, but I'd say the two of them have been through enough crud to merit something even remotely sane. Then again, this is Reap and PJ I'm talking about, so putting the two of them in the same room and expecting sanity might be reaching.

With Gem's devilish side, I have to admit I'm a little disappointed with the vanilla way she behaves with Ezekiel. She has only been back for a short amount of time (all things considered) and I have yet to see her really go nuts! Usually it takes a certain amount of testosterone to trigger that kind of a reaction, so here's hoping that Ezekiel is up to the task. From what I'm told the fabulous Gem caught up with old pal Tenacity and introduced her to Mr. Haagen-Dazs, who apparently can cook. Tenacity reportedly wasn't terribly impressed until she began drinking, and even then kept her cool while Ezekiel permitted the charming Gem to stuff her charming little face with charming foods. Words to the wise, dude: after your chick, the first person you need to impress is her best friend, and I don't think playing soccer mom is the surest way to get there.

Darien Fenner

Date: 2011-05-29 15:16 EST
Unfortunately my sources only caught sight of him on their way out, but would you believe that GREM is around again? GREM! GREEEEEM! He reportedly caught up on a few things with Shy, Erin, and later the impeccably dazzling Kazzy (whom I need an update from ASAP) earlier in the week and seemed as quiet as usual, but I just have to say that it is certainly a relief to know that RhyDin hasn't lost some of its most redeeming, handsomely mismatched qualities.

I don't know what Viki was on Wednesday night (probably high off her own crazies), but my people tell me that she was doing acrobatics in the Red Dragon Inn " presumably to impress Mesteno. I must admit that for the first time, I am inclined to disbelieve my sources" Not because Viki was doing acrobatics (for that is nothing new to her), but why she would ever want to impress Mesteno. Mesteno is never impressed. Fio Helston or someone equally important might suddenly explode into rainbow flower petals and reform into a six-pound diamond while singing the Russian national anthem (in chorus), and I guarantee you Mesteno would still give them the same attention he does to his fingernails. I'm not saying that's a bad thing. All I'm saying is if there is a strategic way to his heart, we sure as heck haven't found it. Let me know if jumping jacks do it for him.

Is it just me, or do Risa's shifts always have the craziest patrons" I'm going to start categorizing customers by barkeep. Keaton's and Risa's shifts always seem to attract the weirdest folk, Scotty, Harold and Lilli attract the most playful, Eless and Tucker the old standbys, Amber and Johnny the most chill, and so on and so on and so on. But the reason I mention this is apparently Risa's shift was interrupted by some psychotic dentist shoving calipers into people's mouths. You know, of all the issues RhyDin deals with on a daily basis I never expected cavities to be up there" but then this is RhyDin, so I guess that shouldn't surprise me. Who better to rely on in situations of exceptional oddities than Icer, though, who spared nary a blink when the raving tooth master raced around the Inn screaming about impacted wisdom teeth. I'd like to see him try to take on someone like Monster Dragon Mama with nothing but a dental drill. Something tells me he'll wish he hadn't passed on the dessert cart.

Speaking of interesting-yet-partially-harmless-monster-like creatures (and I mean that completely innocuously and inoffensively)" the furry cat things have been multiplying. And I don't just mean the Kirn. But is it just me, or do things with fur bond better to each other than things without' No' Just me" Well I don't care. I think Andrew and Yina would have really cute kid" er" kittens" Those two need to branch out of their usual social circles, if only for the sake of making beautiful I.Y.P.H.M.L.C.'s.

NEW PEOPLE WATCH! While Daigh has been around for a little while " seen mostly in the company of bombshell Quinn - word has it a bubbly cute thing with a striking resemblance to him named Mealla was spotted with Daigh Thursday night. None of my sources could tell if they were related, but Daigh was definitely giving off that fun-loving, devoted vibe while she and Quinn talked about shopping. And while I'm not crazy about the idea of going on a spending spree with Quinn (seeing as the only colors in her wardrobe are perky pink and black like the angst-ridden depths of my tarnished soul) the two definitely seemed to completely hit it off. Whether or not Quinn ends up completely corrupting the poor girl, at least their heads are in the same place and they all seem to have the same energy level. I fully expect to hear craaaaaazy stories coming from their end of the bar in the future.

Did you know that Dill, of all people, is actually an O.K. guy' Word has it he intercepted a verbal tirade by Raye recently when Harris refused to give her any of his food. Dill! Who rarely says anything! As it turns out he's not only friendly, but he's very charming and funny as well. And while we don't know a thing about what his connections are with Raye and Clover (whom he seemed to get along quite well with), I have decided to make a point to watch him more obsessively now. He should consider himself flattered.

This is what happens when I go on vacation. I leave for a week or two, and when I come back RhyDin's Sexiest Woman Eless is even more googly-eyed about another Not-Kalamere guy. How long will Eless keep battling her true feelings" Honestly! I'll admit that my fabulous beach trip to the Outer Rings has left me a little out of the loop, so I can't tell you exactly how long Eless has been this googly-eyed about the investigator dude named Luke. What I can tell you is Not-Kalamere Luke is a pretty stand-up fellow and seems to match Eless in terms of mischief. But then he is an investigator, so he probably has had the opportunity to brush up on what makes our Sexiest tick....And honestly, that makes me a little suspicious. All's I'm saying is we're watching you, hot shot, so take care of our Eless!

That's all for now, so you stay sassy RhyDin!