Communications

>> They had to use the Countess didn't they.

( Invitations Arrive to All Friends of Lara and Sam! )

OKay so do you remember when I talked to you about that ancestor who was called a Sun Queen, who had the power to manipulate the weather?

Because uhm... for the last few weeks I forgot about my dream world completely, but the whole time I've had this feeling like I'm doing this. The snow. It's coming from inside ME. I can feel it, now, I think I was ignoring it before but I can think I'm doing this. And if it's what I think it is Lara's gonna kill me so I can't be doing this...

>> Guess who I just picked up from the airport?
>> You'll never guess.

( Invites mailed to EVERY single friend of Rogue's, if you've ever expressed interest in her cooking, cafe etc, you got one, either by snail mail, email, etc, so you know like everyone? )

( Phone Call from Huntington Beach PD )

>> I dozed off for some reason
>> But I dreamed..
>> There are these four artifacts. We nearly lost Jonah.
>> And you're in danger, I just know it.

Delivery for: Neena
[A box of assorted candy, about five pounds worth - chocolate covered this and that, liquor varieties, cold steak in a separate container, and the note: ~ Here try these out. I think I'm done making candy for the week, back to baked goods. I'm going to gain twenty pounds eating all this! But they've got different liquors in them. Here's to your first day as Rogue's Official Taste Tester! ~


Delivery for Sam N.
[A box containing nutella cheese cake, nutella brownies, Reeses' cake bars, and chocolate covered cherries with a batch of chocolate covered blueberry bars. And the note: ~ Enjoy Sam, we'll get together soon and catch up. Here's to you, Lara and the blueberry. ~

>> I finally dreamed about after Yamatai.
>> I was in the hospital.

>> So uhm.
>> I was cleaning out the spare room.
>> So that we can make it into a nursery!
>> And I found...
>> Do you remember that pistol you gave me?

Hey there, fashionable lady!

I know it's been a while since I checked in with you, I was all over Japan and other wedding planning things, but how is the dress doing?

Also, I'm a little worried that a month or so isn't going to be enough time to lose all the baby weight, so... is it possible to take it out if we need to?

And finally, now that the cat's out of the bag... what are the chances that you're free to rescue me from the horrible fate of ugly maternity clothing?

>> If you want to say it, go ahead.

>> So I picked up this book, I think you'll appreciate the title.
>> How To Grow a Kid

(Pretend this was sent at a more reasonable hour)

Hey, Awesome Baker Guy!

Are things ready to roll on the fourth? I can pick all the stuff up on the third if you want, so that you have the weekend free to do your own stuff!

Hey, Mr. Fancy-Pants Baker Guy!

Me and Lara are doing some kind of big barbecue thing for Fourth of July. It's kind of short notice, but I'm wondering if you and your amazing baker fairies can make us something delicious!

maybe a cake that says 'lara we're pregnant on it, it's totally okay to break the news via cake right!?--

It's Lara's first time celebrating American Independence Day, so I figure - might as well go crazy with the desserts?

I trust I find you well this morning. I'd like to talk about your tests.

>> Omg you know the best part.
>> About having a fractured ankle.
>> Is the part where we get to board the plane first.
>> You're still going to Japan with me.
>> Right, sweetie?

>> Laraaaaa
>> Come outside, Lara...
>> I was sliding around on the ice out here.
>> Snowball fighting with some kids.
>> And I fell
>> And there is pain.
>> My dignity requires a starbucks run!

>> And maybe an x-ray.

>> I may have bought myself a little present
>>

>> Hey, you two...
>> I'm going to cook you guys a feast this weekend.
>> Because I have news.
>> And you're not going to like the news.

>> Come downstairs, I have your mother on the phone.

>> If you're not still mad at me
>> Want to go hiking this weekend?

Sam Nishimura

>> Are you bored today?

>> Cinco de Mayo.
>> Fajitas aren't mexican cuisine and I'm not latino.
>> But I'm using it as an excuse anyway.
>> I've been marinating chicken and beef all day.
>> We're having a feast!

Thalia

>> I've some more pictures to send your way.

Sam

>> Hon, what is that monstrosity that just arrived by UPS? It isn't another gift from your mother is it?

>> Did you ask her yet?
>> You didn't ask her while we were in Malaysia did you?
>> OMG I WILL NOT FORGIVE YOU IF YOU DID.

>> Hey Lady!
>> Super surprise trip to Malaysia.
>> Can you watch Lucas and Renji while we're gone?
>> Lucas is in the main bedroom.
>> Renji is in Renji's old room.

>> Laraaaa
>> Everyone's getting pets.
>> I want a pet!
>> So I went searching for rescue pets!
>> LOOK AT THIS ADORABLE KITTEN
>> JUST LOOK AT HIM
>> HIS NAME IS LUCAS
>> http://www.dreamanimalrescue.org/animals/detail?AnimalID=6421227

>> Does Renji have any next of Kin?
>> They still haven't found him.

>> Laraaaaa
>> There's Darkspawn, Lara.
>> You can smite them if you want.
>> But I am totally staying home.
>> I've PLAYED those games.

>> I realize you're probably very busy
>> But when you come up from your editing
>> There's some sweets for you in the kitchen.

>> OMG LARA
>> KILI IS IN THIS BAR
>> I'm not drinking okay don't yell
>> I'm talking to TAURIEL
>> This ship is sailing, Lara.
>> So sailing.

>> Do you want a new camera?
>> For our expedition?

>> Laraaaaaaaa
>> Omg Laraaaa
>> Your hair is so fost lara
>> I love youuu

>> Those of us not on vacation
>> I want to get some extra training in on Monday.
>> Maybe I'll go easy on you ladies.

>> OKay so
>> Lara's birthday is on the 14th.
>> I'm gonna do a small party.
>> So I hope you and Dani will show up!
>> Maybe you could do your own v-day stuff on the thirteenth instead?
>> Also I need some present advice.

>> So uhm I've been sitting on this for a bit.
>> But Shepard asked me to move in with her.
>> I don't want to break us up and she's right down the street.
>> You know I'll still come over and cook.
>> Is anyone going to be pissed at me?

>> Sam
>> Samantah
>> I uh.
>> I need a ride

>> Italian tonight? Or do you think Dani has something planned?

( Note left for Sam )

(ooc note: pretend this was sent at a reasonable hour of the morning, like 10am or something)

( Hello There, Awesome Fashion Lady! )

>> Still in flight but
>> Uhm
>> Jubilee put an idea in my head and
>> I didn't want to steal thunder from you or Dani but
>> Anyway you're really active and stuff and
>> If this was yours
>> Would you wear it all the time without being scared of breaking it?
>> Or snagging it.
>> picture.jpg

>> Your mother is driving me nuts.

>> OMG you guys.
>> Warning warning
>> My parents showed up at our door at 9am.
>> I have no idea how long they're staying.
>> Probably longer thanks to the SNOW.

( cut for nsfw image )

>> FILM HO!
>> I HAD THIS AWESOME IDEA WE SHOULD DO

>> We're doing a real tree, right? We haven't done a real tree in... ever. I haven't since I was a girl.

( To Lara )
( To Shepard )
( To Renji )

>> A friend of mine needs fashion advice.
>> She promises a pony.

>> Sam I'm so sorry
>> That came out wrong

>> So how does this Thanksgiving thing work?
>> Because we should do it, if you don't have other plans.