Topic: Girl's night in...

Ducii

Date: 2012-07-20 16:53 EST
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Duci was all prepped for a night in of playing catch-up with Katt! Make-up, nails, and sweets...They were in for a treat!

Katt Batten

Date: 2012-07-20 22:43 EST
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Wow coming back to this place brought back some old memories.

Some pleasing...

Some painful...

Tonight was going to be more pleasing. One of their girlie times together like they use to do. Probably watch a really girlie movie while talking and doing who knows what. Regardless of the fact she brought sleepwear and her carrier filled with an assortment of sweets for them to chew on or for her to leave with the blonde bombshell.

She had been standing at the door for almost ten minutes before finally raising her hand and..

*Knock. Knock.*

"Um..Duci..It's Katt..."

Okay awkward feeling filled here.

Ducii

Date: 2012-07-21 00:35 EST
Duci had found 'How to Marry a Millionaire' starring a blonde woman who looked similar to her, named Marilyn Monroe, on the visionary box in the living room just moments before Katt arrived. The floor was littered with assorted make-up paraphanelia and nail polish for the DIY manicure/pedicure kit she had recently acquired. Cupcakes were on the counter and the blonde was already in her nightie and bumblebee slippers.

"Coming!" she called out, hastily getting up off the floor. In the process, she nearly toppled over the bowl of popcorn and definitely set off a domino reaction with the perfectly aligned nail polish. She stopped a moment to look back, but then shook at it dismissively, hurrying for the door.

Mez, of course, recognized the scent, and went bounding for the door....practically toppling Duci over. "Gah, Mez!" She was short of breath by the time she finally pulled the door open, grinning ear to ear. "Hiya Katt! Come on in!"

Katt Batten

Date: 2012-07-22 18:49 EST
She heard familiar thumping and the first thing that came to mind was the teddy bear of a polar bear. Mez. Oh my. She was going to be slobbered on before the night was over.

Duci was given a smile in return, carrier held up. "I brought goodies." And with that she passed the blonde bombshell, nearly bowled over by Mez's greeting. Or was she trying to get to the goods? She had barely made it two steps in before she was on the ground, pat pat to Mez's head with one hand while the container was held off to the side. "Hi Mez.."

From this angle she spotted..Fuzzy yellow and black. "Oh..hey cute slippers."

Ducii

Date: 2012-07-23 15:59 EST
"Mm, goodies! What kinds did you bring?" Trying to get a good look at the sweets before Mez intervenes. Before she knew it, Katt had gone down. Looks down at Katt's admiration. Grins, wiggling her toes inside the slippers. "Thanks, they're new!"

Mez sniffed Katt a few times before giving her a few good licks after she bowled her over. Satisfied, the polar bear lumbered off to finish her fish.

The blonde rolled her eyes at the departing bear. "Yeesh, sorry Katt." Bends over to help her up, holding a hand out to her. "I have a girly movie on and some popcorn and I brought out my new DIY manicure set. I'd looove to try it out on you!" She was talking fast in her excitement.

Katt Batten

Date: 2012-07-24 19:41 EST
She took the offered hand and pulled herself up to her feet with a blink. "DIY?" Manicure....She hadn't had one of those since she had moved out of Duci's place. The first time was a nightmare. Something about cuticles..

"I..Um..okay. And I brought truffles, cookies, macaroons, a few pieces of different cakes to try. Just a bit of this and that.." she explained while trying to remove the slobber from her hair. Well..no need for hair gel now! Her hair was standing straight thanks to slobber a la Mez.

"Should I go change now or wait till later?"

Ducii

Date: 2012-07-25 01:12 EST
"Sorry, I've been in acronym hell the last few weeks with a new client...'Do It Yourself,'" she clarified. Being nosy, she checked out Katt's fingers as she helped her up. "How are you cuticles doing" Have you been taking care of your hands?" Duci asked as she briefly examined.

Momentarily distracted, she grinned. "Mm, cake." She loved caked, if you couldn't tell. She might have been mildly drooling. Gives Katt's hair a sympathetic look. "Perhaps you should change now...so you can...you know..." Gestures to her friend's wild 'do. "Or I can do rollers!" angelic face brightening at the thought.

Katt Batten

Date: 2012-07-25 15:19 EST
She offered the carrier to Duci but blinked at the look she was giving her hair. "Is..Is something wrong?" She never did seem to place much into her hair.

Slowly nodding she collected her bag and started off to the room that use to be hers. Unless the place changed and the bathrooms were elsewhere! "Rollers" What are....no..um..Yeah I'm going change!"

She stopped at the door and winced. "Um..is it okay if I change in here?"

Ducii

Date: 2012-07-25 15:54 EST
Greedily nabs the carrier, preparing to raid its contents before Katt's inquiry. Freezes, like she's caught red handed. "Um, well.." Stammers, "I'd just uh...take a look in the mirror if I were you.."

The room was still as Katt had left, perhaps a little dusty in her absence. "Alright, if you're sure....I'll be in the living room!" Grins, bouncing off that way. She stopped again, looking back at Katt. "Yeah, of course, why would you even ask? It's still your room." Waves a hand dismissively at her question, thinking she was being silly. "Stop being ridiculous and hurry up. You have so much to tell me!"

Katt Batten

Date: 2012-07-26 17:31 EST
She had this oddball feeling that by the time she came out all the sweet stuff will be gone and what Duci didn't like would be left. A few blinks later and she rubbed at her face. "Is there something on my face?"

She paused but did lean into the room...Her room' It felt weird claiming it as hers. She had a place now..With her brother. But if Duci said it was hers..

Her eyes drifted to the endless closet with a bit of longing before moving off to the bathroom to change. Looking at the mirror she blinked, tilted her head..saw nothing wrong. "Mrm?" Confused she scratched at the back of her head, effectively poofing it out. She just didn't see what Duci saw!

Oh well! She changed out of her clothes and into her shorts and top. Baby blue with white lace..and puffy cotton bunnies. They were soft which was the only reason she got it! Toddling out of the bathroom to join Duci she was..uh..barefoot and ready"

"Be gentle with me?"

Ducii

Date: 2012-07-26 17:46 EST
She didn't steal all of the sweet pieces...just one, or two, maybe. See" She could behave! Making herself back at home in the living room, she placed the sweets Katt brought on the coffee table with the cupcakes. Nibbling on a sweet, she sat down Indian style.

It was hers whenever she was there, and technically a guest room whenever someone else was there. Considering guests were hard to come by...

As if the blonde could read minds, her dulcet tones came yodeling out of the living room. "You know, that closet is still yours to raid!" As for the hair, it could be considered there's nothing wrong with it if you, you know, don't mind it standing up straight.

While she waited, she got the warm wax and nail care things ready, prepping to clip and file Katt's nails before the wax dip. Grins, nail file in one hand and clippers in the other. "I promise to be gentle!" The manic look on her face might not have consoled Katt's fears at all...

Motions for Katt to sit down, grabbing for her hands. "So, talk to me...What's the dealio, kitty Katt?"

Katt Batten

Date: 2012-07-27 00:36 EST
"Still..mine" But Duci I don't live here.." But the clothes..Le-sigh!

Moving over she reached out slowly to the woman's hands and sat down in front of her. Yeah there was no comfort in the look she gave! Torture...It was going to be a long night!

"Mrm..What do you mean?" Her eyes went to her hands. "You mean..what has happened while you were gone?"

Ducii

Date: 2012-07-27 16:06 EST
Sighs. "I know you don't live here, but you don't need to be living here to wear the clothes. They're still for your use, if you'd like." Smiles, taking Katt's left hand first and began clipping the nails. Carefully, mind you. When done, she'll exchange for the other hand.

Looks up at Katt, smiling. "Yes, that, too. Also, about last night' You were upset and the look you gave me told me you'd tell me about it later."

Pauses for a moment.

"I'm sorry, you know...for being gone...so long, and not...you know...calling," apologetically, making a face as she lowers Katt's hand a moment.

Katt Batten

Date: 2012-07-27 21:57 EST
If ever there was a time Katt was perfectly still it was now. Duci with clippers was like giving Katt a sword. Dangeroussss!

Her brows dipped and slowly relaxed. "It is okay Duci. It isn't like you owed me anything. Hell I owe you ..a lot..a real lot. You may not realize it but it was your kindness that set me on a path I ..really wasn't expecting."

She smiled a bit and dipped her chin. "I'm..sorry about what you may of witnessed. Janie is trying to..She has good intentions but she is trying to 'reunite' me with someone I have really strong feelings for. It is just one big mess really and I didn't mean you to hear any of it. Specially when you had no clue what was going on."

Where to start. "Well..those people you met at the hall" They basically ripped me emotionally apart and I've not talked to them since. Nor do I want to. Came to find out the girl who called me 'sister' has always hated me and was just pretending. Her reasons" I have no idea..nor do I care to think about it anymore. The boy.." Her eyes rolled and settled down to the ground, "He has always had feelings for her just..refused to admit it..to himself...and worse ..to her..and me.." There was a pain that still lingered and she was trying to hide it.

A deep inhale and she turned to Duci with a smile. "But I am better for it. I started up my own bakery. The Bon Bon Boutique..and I have someone who really does treat me like family. A big brother and I absolutely adore him. He has been great to me and a wonderful influence in my life. I think...no..I know..if it wasn't for him I'd still be dead right now."

Yeah Duci..you heard her. Still dead.

"I was Winterfest Princess.." She grew a little pink with admitting that. She was sort of surprised really. She never expected that like..ever. "Things are..different..for the most part. For me.."

Her eyes tipped to the woman. "Where..did you go?" She knew she shouldn't be asking but it was a question she really wanted to know the answer to.

Ducii

Date: 2012-07-27 23:12 EST
What are you talking about' Duci is a pro with clippers! Casts Katt a look as she looks up from clipping. "Of course I owe you, you're one of my best friends!" Interrupting, briefly, but her look softens as she finishes.

"Oh, I'm sorry.." Akwardly, not quite understanding how big a mess she meant. "I'm sure she only meant the best for you." Nodding earnestly. "Yes, I remember them..." Her smile slowly falters, turning into a frown at her words. She didn't like the idea that people were hurting her friend. Done clipping anyway, she takes both Katt's hands and squeezes them. "I'm so...so...sorry.." And she meant it, her heart bleeding for her friend.

Seeing Katt's smile causes her to brighten again, smile blooming. "So I've heard, I'll have to stop by sometime soon and raid your kitchens." Grins almost sheepishly, squeezing her hands again before moving to file them. "I'm so glad to hear you do have someone to count on, tho—..." Stops, staring.

"Excuse me" Still dead?" Hopes she means figuratively. Brows furrowed as she paused in filing to stare at her.

"Winterfest princess?" Grinning. "That's no surprise.." Giving her an up and down look. "Well, obviously you have changed. And for the better. Are you happier?"

Avoiding Katt's gaze while she files, she replies after a deep breath. Katt had every reason to ask. "I was...off world." Makes a face, looking up at her through a sheet of blonde curls. "We kind of...faced some legal issues in Ayenee. We spent several, long months stuck in Vaelo. The ruler there is very...ugh, she's just a demon. I was.." Sucks in a breath, not really wanting to elaborate. "It was just awful." You could see faint scars along her back where flesh was exposed.

Katt Batten

Date: 2012-07-29 20:36 EST
She didn't want to think too much on certain things like the people who had hurt her. She didn't tell Duci the details like how they said she was a horrible person and that they would make sure everyone knew it.

Some things....just hurt far too deep.

"Uh.." Her hand slipped from Duci's and she scratched at her head. "Yeah..Dead..that in itself is a story you don't wanna hear."

The hand lowered as Duci explained where she went and a frown began to curve her lips. This time it was her who reached out to give squeeze to a hand. "I'm glad you are back. Really. I was worried. I am sure others were too. You were missed." She nodded firmly and released her hand. "You should of told me though. I could of..I could of protected you ..." Or she would of tried. Granted..offworld made her all shades of nervous!

Ducii

Date: 2012-07-30 01:06 EST
Duci would have been out for blood had she known all the details. She may have been more rough with the filing than necessary, taking Katt's hands back as soon as she'd let her, but that was only because she was really frustrated that someone would be so cruel to Katt.

"I do want to hear about it, but if you don't want to talk about it, I won't pry."

Smiles at the squeeze, done filing for now. "I'm glad to be back, too," she replied honestly. "I didn't mean to worry anyone, you know, we just didn't have access to the outside world for six months after being imprisoned. They kind of..." Pauses, tilting her head side to side as she tries to think of how to word her thoughts, "Caught us by surprise was all...But we survived, and here I am."

Squeezes Katt's hands again. "I really missed you, too. Soo....enough about that..." Waving a hand dismissively in the air before grabbing two handfuls of nail polish. "What colors do you want' I'm thinking of doing zigzags on your nails. How does that sound?" Big, toothy grin.

Katt Batten

Date: 2012-07-30 11:12 EST
"Oh it isn't prying it is just..Meh." Yeah that is right. She said 'meh' because really she had no other word save 'insane' to replace it with and she didn't want to alarm Duci.

"Well you are back and that is all that matters, right' But I do have a question..." She looked at her nails trying to figure out what color she could tell Duci that wasn't pink. As much as she adored Duci her choice of the color pink..was not something they shared.

Reaching out she pointed to some metallic purple color. It was pretty. She didn't exactly wait for Duci to say it was okay to ask. She just..sorta did, "What is wrong with my hair..You keep giving it this really funny look."

Ducii

Date: 2012-07-30 13:49 EST
Squints at Katt, casting a dubious look at her. "Meh?" Blank stare. "Right, I am back," smiling again. "And you're alive again. So all is well!" Beams, squirming happily for a moment, looking between the polish and Katt.

"Maybe black and blue?" she suggested, thinking pink wasn't the right tone for Katt's skin color. "Oooh, purple!" she exclaimed as Katt pointed it out, the blonde dropping the others in her lap to pick it up. Holding it up toward Katt, she nods in affirmation. "Yep, perfect with your skin tone! Very pretty! Can I do black polka dots!"!"

Sheepish look overcomes her jubilant features. "Oh..." ducking her head as a blush begins to bloom, "Well, it looks a lot better now...But it was kinda...sticking straight up...after Mez tackled you. And uh..." Ever seen There's Something About Mary" That's what it made her think of. Motions with her fingers toward the top of her head. "It was kinda...stickin' straight up...you know? And uh...it just...um...yeah..."