Third Floor Common Room, Saturday Afternoon

[vanillajello]

Kate had come out of hiding.

After several days of staying firmly in her own room, she was now in the common room, lounging on one of the couches. She was reading an old magazine and eating popcorn from a big bowl.

The magazine was fascinating enough, but she kept looking up towards the door and wondering whether she should go down the hall to knock on a random person’s door and drag them back to keep her company.


[Open! Come entertain her, so she doesn't go bother random people.]

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[stylin-wizard.livejournal.com]

Alex had spent most of the morning lazing about in her room. It was Saturday. Saturdays were meant for that.

Finally deciding she should find something to eat and people to hang out with, Alex wandered into the common room. Sometimes, she appreciated being able to walk out her door and have it be right there.

"Hey," Alex waved, offering Kate a smile.

[vanillajello]

That was exactly what Saturdays were meant for.

"Hi," Kate greeted the other girl back with a little wave and a smile.

[stylin-wizard.livejournal.com]

"How's it going?" Alex asked, in an attempt to make conversation. "I'm Alex by the way, I don't think we've met before?" If they had, she was going to feel a bit embarrassed.

[vanillajello]

"There's popcorn, so everything's fabulous," Kate grinned. This wasn't the moment for complete honesty, after all.

"Nice to meet you, Alex. I'm Kate."

[joan-notjane.livejournal.com]

"Hi, Alex," Joan said, waving at the other girl. "Have you recovered from the sugar overload yet?"

[stylin-wizard.livejournal.com]

"Hey Joan," Alex replied. "I think it's finally wearing off," she laughed. "How about you?"

[joan-notjane.livejournal.com]

"I think I'm all candied out for at least another week," Joan admitted with a chuckle. "Who knew that could happen?"

[new-to-liirness.livejournal.com]

Out came Liir, deciding to be a good boy and spend time outside of his room, and of course Makejoy was with him since it was the weekend.

"Afternoon," he said with a wave as he headed right for the kitchen.

[vanillajello]

"Hey," Kate waved back with a smile between handfuls of popcorn.

[new-to-liirness.livejournal.com]

"How are--" and he realized that might still be a sensitive question "would you mind if I did a bit of baking?"

[vanillajello]

It was still best to keep all questions about Kate's well-being to a minimum, yes. Even though she was a lot better now.

"Not at all," she said. "...Well, if it's muffins I might start to get a bit sick," she added after a pause.

[joan-notjane.livejournal.com]

Joan smiled and waved at both of them.

[new-to-liirness.livejournal.com]

Joan got a warm smile from Liir before he pointed towards Joan. Makejoy made her way over immediately looking for scritching.

[joan-notjane.livejournal.com]

"Hey, girl," Joan said, happily providing scritches. "Whatcha' making?" she asked Liir.

[joan-notjane.livejournal.com]

Joan wandered down the hall to the common room and opened the fridge to find a drink.

"Hey, Kate, how's it going?"

[vanillajello]

Well I just spent the week emoing in my room.

"Not too bad. I have popcorn," Kate answered, shaking the bowl at Joan. "How are you?"

[joan-notjane.livejournal.com]

"Pretty good," Joan said, finding a can of soda and going to sit down on the sofa. "Haven't seen you around lately. Been busy?"

[vanillajello]

"Yeah. Well, not exactly busy, but I just felt like it was nicer to lay low for a while," Kate said with a shrug. "Watch some movies and read some books."

[inthereflexes.livejournal.com]

Jack was out for a bit of a wander and found himself on the third floor. He waved and smiled...and the smile died a bit as he recognized the person.


At least nothing was spilled this time.

[vanillajello]

"Hey," Kate waved back, and the smile was relaxed enough. She had decided there was going to be any freaking out over anything today.

[inthereflexes.livejournal.com]

"How's your Saturday?" he asked, totally not standing next to the exit in case he had to bolt. Really.

[vanillajello]

"It's okay. I have popcorn," she told him, gesturing at the bowl. "Yours?"

[joan-notjane.livejournal.com]

Joan waved at the newcomer.

[inthereflexes.livejournal.com]

Jack waved back. He seemed a bit on edge.

[joan-notjane.livejournal.com]

"Want some candy?" Joan offered, noticing that he seemed kind of antsy.