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Tweak says, "Tweakster's in da room"

elena gilbert (matter) wrote in marinanova,
@ 2014-04-07 10:48:00

Entry tags:

charlotte charles, elena gilbert, inara serra, kitty pryde (aoa), spencer reid, zatanna zatara

( day 266 ) open video.
[ here's a semi-smiling face you haven't seen on the network for awhile. ]

I kind of feel I need a change. Is there anyone who can give me a haircut?

OOC: this is the haircut the mun has in mind.

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	matter 2014-04-20 11:33 pm UTC (link)
	[ and now elena's breaking out into a smile. so clever. ] And confident to boot. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	notbabymagic 2014-04-20 11:45 pm UTC (link)
	The company I keep tends to help with that. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	matter 2014-04-21 11:58 pm UTC (link)
	Guilty. I can't help it. [ she pulls up her shoulders in a mock-shrug. ] Isn't that what big sister-types are for? [ oh wait. ] Or is it the other way around? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	notbabymagic 2014-04-22 01:37 am UTC (link)
	It's probably somewhere on the list. So, if you don't mind my asking, what inspired the change? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

matter
2014-05-02 03:30 am UTC (link)

[ it's a simple question, but it catches elena off-guard. so much has happened, so much zatanna doesn't know. elena's meant to keep it from her, to protect her - and maybe protect herself. (she's ashamed, either way. and she doesn't want to build walls.) her eyes soften and she hesitates. elena follows that stilted moment with a small smile. ] Things have changed. [ she brings her shoulders up. ] I've changed. I think I needed it.

[ she tilts her head to the side and adds lightly: ] Plus I've used that straightener enough.

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	notbabymagic 2014-05-02 03:32 am UTC (link)
	[The fact that it takes her so long to answer. The tone in which she does. The less than subtle implications behind those generalized words.] [There was definitely more to the story there.] Tell me about it. I could never get the hang of those things. Magically or otherwise. It was just easier to let my hair do what it wants. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	matter 2014-05-03 03:49 am UTC (link)
	[ the fact that zatanna notices? elena sees it. she blinks a bit too much before replying. it's a tell. ] I could do it for you. We could have a fun do-our-hair-like-real-girls day. [ don't tell her that's not tempting. ] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	notbabymagic 2014-05-03 03:50 am UTC (link)
	I have always wanted to be a real girl. [Tempting, indeed.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	matter 2014-05-03 03:58 am UTC (link)
	[ her lil sis is so witty. elena smiles. ] No really, we should. [ in not that, then something. her smile lingers, just as strong, but a hidden anxiety is detectable. her next words are a little weighted. ] I miss you. We should catch up. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	notbabymagic 2014-05-03 03:58 am UTC (link)
	I miss you, too, Elena. You can always come over. Anytime you want. The others won't mind, and I'm sure Robin Jr. would love to see you. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	matter 2014-05-03 04:07 am UTC (link)
	[ it's not until she hears the invitation that elena realizes just how much she needs that. she nods and tries to keep the ache from her eyes. ] I'm sorry I haven't been around. You know my door's always open to you too. [ she's always welcome. ] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	notbabymagic 2014-05-03 04:08 am UTC (link)
	I know. Maybe I could...come stay over for the night? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	matter 2014-05-03 04:28 am UTC (link)
	[ that's exactly what elena wants. ] Yeah, of course. Come over whenever you're ready. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	notbabymagic 2014-05-03 04:29 am UTC (link)
	[Good] I'll be over as soon as you have those styling products ready. I guess a new look couldn't hurt me, either. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	matter 2014-05-03 04:33 am UTC (link)
	[ she breaks out into a grin. ] I'll prepare the vanity station. See you soon. (action maybe?) (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	notbabymagic 2014-05-03 04:37 am UTC (link)
	((ooc: Action!)) [Even though it had been a while, Zatanna knew exactly the way to Elena's place. Half hour, if that, and she was at the older girl's door, knocking away.] Elena? It's me. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

matter
2014-05-03 05:05 am UTC (link)

[ half hour later and elena actually does have a bunch of hair products and instruments out in her room. she might have only been half-joking. plus hey, if zatanna's never mastered the straightener, elena can show her the tricks or at least do it for her.

she might have also been doing all this because she's happy zatanna's coming over. and because that's what elena gilbert does when she's anxious or worried: busies herself with menial tasks and/or household chores. (because catching up with zatanna means one big thing: telling her the truth.)

anyhow, she's opening the door and giving zatanna a smile. ] Hey. Come in.

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	notbabymagic 2014-05-03 05:06 am UTC (link)
	[Smile, nothing. Zatanna tried to move in for a hug--] [When a barking blur of black and white suddenly rushed through her legs, before making it to Elena's, giving her feet a good, long sniff.] Hey, easy, boy. Sorry about that, Elena. He gets excited. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

matter
2014-05-12 12:00 am UTC (link)

[ A hug is definitely preferable. Elena is only momentarily surprised by it - and then she falls into it. Even this kind of casual affection is something she's avoided for so long. Something she's missed, especially with Zatanna. She tries to cover her moment of grief with a smile as they pull apart, but Robin Jr. comes to her rescue. ]

Oh my god, don't apologize. [ she leans down to pet him and scoop him up. ] He's adorable.

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	notbabymagic 2014-05-12 12:08 am UTC (link)
	[The little puppy yelps for a moment when he's picked up, but once he settles into Elena's arms, he sniffs at her face for a moment before he starts to lick at her cheek.] He likes you. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	matter 2014-05-12 01:05 am UTC (link)
	[ Puppy kisses.♥ Elena giggles a little under them and scratches behind Robin Jr.'s ears. ] He better, because it's my table-food he'll be trying to score. [ She moves into the living room and places him on the floor. ] Do you want anything? [ water, snacks~? ] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	notbabymagic 2014-05-12 01:08 am UTC (link)
	Just water would be fine for now. [She follows Elena into the living room. As does Robin Jr, waiting until his "mommy" takes a seat on one of the couches before hobbling over to come rest at her feet.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	matter 2014-05-18 04:06 pm UTC (link)
	[ she'll be getting them both some water and bringing out a few snacks too, just in case. elena plops across from zatanna and reaches for a pretzel. ] So what has been new in the life of Zatanna? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	notbabymagic 2014-05-18 04:58 pm UTC (link)
	Sadly, very little. I'm starting to reach that point again where I'm almost wishing for something to happen around here. If nothing else but to break up the boredom. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	matter 2014-05-18 05:52 pm UTC (link)
	I'd be careful what you wish for. [ considering when something happens here, it's rarely good. ] It has been quiet, though. [ which might be worrying in and of itself. ] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)