dunhaven; ic community.

It's summer, so make sure you get your cars checked out and all that stuff.

I should probably hire someone for promotion, because even I know just how much that was lacking. But, you know, you should still come down if you are worried. The last thing we want is for you to break down when it's sweltering.

NADIA

We did some moving around of stuff in the garage and I've got this big old white wall open right now with nothing on it at all, if you know anyone that might be interested in changing that.

( instagram post! )

WHO: Romy Waters & Mehdi Khan
WHEN: Friday, March 13, 2020; Evening
WHERE: Their house
SUMMARY: Mehdi decides that the perfect moment to propose doesn't require a lot of pomp and circumstance.
WARNINGS: Cuteness??

( But it's the quiet moments that I love most. *PLACEHOLDER* )

Because I'm a romantic, we've got a BOGO on oil changes right now at the garage, so why not bring your sweetheart's car in for a tune up?

(I'm very much just kidding. Please don't get your significant other an oil change for Valentine's Day, unless they're into that kind of thing or asked for it. But do bring your car in, before we get another winter storm or god knows what else.)

NADIA

I have a job for you, if you choose to accept it.

EMBRY

I got my shipment from the Wine of the Month Club if you want to share a bottle before the excitement really begins.

Also, we were right. I don't know whether or not we should high five ourselves.

MEHDI, added later

I know we talked about wanting kids one day and that we're on the same page where that's concerned. When you imagine it, though, when do you imagine it?

I know that it wasn't all that long ago that I coaxed everyone into talking about sappy things, but it's Valentine's Day month and I saw this, so I really can't help myself:



Though she talks about her husband in the tweet, "a person you love" is definitely a much wider scope than just a significant other or partner. So while you're more than welcome to talk about someone like that, I also want to hear lovely things about friends and family members or even pets. You could even talk about people in your dreams, if that's something you want to express. Be public or anonymous, whatever you're most comfortable with. Spread some love, Dunhaven.

Now that I have unpacked my (admittedly meager) belongings into the (much too large for one person but much better reviewed than the smaller option) flat I've rented out, and considering that I have been gifted a casserole (which seems to be the go-to welcome for America), I've been told that I ought to more properly introduce myself (at least, in such a way that doesn't start off with disbelieving profanity).

If you couldn't tell by the sheer number of parentheticals above, this isn't precisely my strong suit.

My name is Laz. I'm British (and... French and Italian, but raised in the UK), but I'll be living here for the next six months. I'm still working for my firm in the UK while living here, on their business hours, so I expect that I'll become quite well acquainted with the town purveyors of caffeine. Cheers to you, in advance.

And, somewhat inexplicably, I'm dating Laila Khan. What a wonder.

hi. i have a lot of feelings so someone should send me pretty, distracting things until i'm okay again.

ESTHER

OH MY FUCKING GOD. you have to tell me if aurae is like...ALIVE. because otherwise i refuse to draw you anything but rosaline making out with drystan. and probably james, too. and then my LITERAL HEART BREAKING, YOU MONSTER.

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note to self: when you run around the park with your dog for four hours, he's going to be totally useless for the rest of the day. i'm pretty sure he hasn't woken up since we got home.

SORA

HEY. would you maybe want to hang out?

Lacking vacation time to leave town but looking for a romantic getaway for Valentine's Day? I know everyone's groaning about the candy already being out, but it's not too early to plan something romantic. Cozy Cottage B&B has availability for the night of Valentine's day and through the weekend! We have add-on Valentine's day packages that include chocolates, flowers of your choice, champagne or wine, your room decorated... We offer breakfast in bed and total seclusion, and our walls are thick enough that you won't disturb anyone else. 😏

No need to leave town when romance is right here! Book ASAP for best rates 😘🥰

FRIENDS AND FAM

😭

( Instagram Post! )

FILTERED TO KHANS & FRIENDS & LYON FAMILY

I did something kind of rash and maybe stupid but very me and now I need help please.

I bought a plane ticket. For tonight. Red eye to London. Lucy, I'm going to woo your cousin.

Attempt. I might come back with just a few pictures of me in front of Big Ben instead and I know this phrase is out of date but fuck it - YOLO, right?



Only that I'm an adult with responsibilities and I need some help for people to make sure the Cottage doesn't burn down. I have two employees but they can't be here all the time and I could use some coverage so I can go be a romantic idiot??? I'll pay you! Even if you're related to me! I fly back in the middle of the night on the 29/30th because I couldn't afford anything else.

MARAUDERS & SIBLINGS

Hi, is anyone available tonight to come feel sorry with me and sit and drink hot cocoa in our PJs and watch horror movies and eat ice cream?

Tall British tree turned out to be my dreamer soulmate* and it went back home to plant roots in the UK. I expected it, but I'm still sad and don't want to be sad alone.

*Snape's opinion doesn't count.

TEXTS TO MEHDI, DAN & ELI

-- im never drinking again
-- how stupid was i last night
-- dan i was stupid

NOT SENT:
TEXTS TO EFFIE

-- jesus I am so sorry
-- fuck me i'm an idio

Petition for Bingo & Taco night to be a thing weekly. I am great at Bingo, I'm already looking forward to my future days in a nursing home.

Also, you guys should come to the Salazar Gala and bid on things for a good cause. Heard a rumor that one of the items up for auction is a romantic helicopter ride over the coast for two, with some champagne and the handsome pilot serenading you if you want.

EFFIE

So, I won tickets to the Nutcracker thing coming up.

[Friends?]

Anyone willing to bid at the charity auction on my behalf? It's too late in the evening, I can't leave the kid. Call me a philanthropist in my old age.

[ooc | he needs friends, if we talked on the intro that he'd get along with someone via Preston or otherwise, feel free to assume? Help a brother out <3]

hi, dunhaven.

does anyone know if anyone is hiring? i have experience in cleaning houses, being santa's elf, candy sales, and tattooing. also, i do art. my portfolio is on the big wall in the lobby of k auto.

[KHANS + FRIENDS]

MAYDAYMAYDAY a very hot man just checked in at CC. Coming in for the Lyon wedding?

He's British. He has an accent. It's lovely. HE'S lovely. I want to climb him like a glorious tall teak tree.

KHANS

I just spoke with Mehdi and he wanted me to let you all know that he and Nadia landed safely. Also, they did make it to Nadia's mom's house and it [...] went about as well as expected. He and Nadia will be flying back in tomorrow and Nadia will be staying in Dunhaven, presumably on a permanent basis. He said that he sincerely appreciates how everyone has rallied around Nadia and himself in such a supportive way. He's on his way back up to their room now, so I'm not sure how accessible he will be until they're back home, but he wanted to make sure to check in since he knows everyone was waiting for news.

Love you guys. If you need anything at all while Mehdi is gone, I'm here, even if it's just some quiet company and a really good glass of wine.

CASSIA

My heart feels so heavy tonight, Cass.