It's all smoke and mirrors, or is that what I -want- you to think?

[im2sexy4mysnark]

Hm! Well. I just now realized this, come the thirtieth, I'll have been in the Nexus for about a year.

Here's to more years of putting up with me, dears. ♥

And I have a few ideas for Halloween I might do, too.

Comments

[aureliaofarista.livejournal.com]

Congratulations, ma'am.

[im2sexy4mysnark.livejournal.com]

Thank you, sweet. ♥

[irkenickychips.livejournal.com]

"I'm certain I can find a MEANS to put up with you.

"And what do you have planned for Halloweening, hm?"

Voice

[im2sexy4mysnark.livejournal.com]

"A means to put with me, hm? I wonder what that could be."

"Oh, it's a surprise, dear Tak." Mwehe.

Voice

[irkenickychips.livejournal.com]

"Only that you're insufferable but you're MY kind of insufferable. I simply like being around you. And I rather like the way you dress."

Re: Voice

[im2sexy4mysnark.livejournal.com]

"My, I'm insufferable?" She chuckles, terribly amused, "And I'm glad to know my sense of style is Irken Approved. And you're fairly interesting to hang around yourself, sweet."

'Lita Tested, Irken Approved^TM.

semi-fourth wall

[gabriel-grey.livejournal.com]

"I've been here for almost three. It's the first year that's a stunner, but after that you become fully comfortable with the fact that you're a masochist and it's not so bad."

They met in that other place, just briefly (or perhaps moreso, handwavey). Mun has decided they might be acquainted here, because damnit she feels like it and her pup is just a lonely bastard. Awww.

[Voice] Semi-Meta is Semi-Meta--of course, there's times where she's more meta than she should be.

[im2sexy4mysnark.livejournal.com]

Actually, they have met once or twice in the Sanctuary, although how long it's been since they've talked sort of escapes Altalita's writer.

She chuckles, "Or, perhaps, it keeps us drawn here, addicted like a fine smoke or a fine drink." The grin's obvious in her voice, "Even so, being here for a year, and what a year it's been for many of us, hm?"

Gabe isn't meta. It's for his sanity. Seriously.

[gabriel-grey.livejournal.com]

"Well... part of it is Savannah, and part of it is the people, and..." He doesn't manage to hide a smirk, "part of it is that I'm horribly insane."

Well, 'Lita is understandably crazy, admits it, and /embraces/ it.

[im2sexy4mysnark.livejournal.com]

"A great many of us are, Mr. Grey. It's probably how we manage to survive here, with all the el-oh-els turning us into cats, swapping our genders, and what not." Amused 'Lita is Amused. "But, yes, the people certainly help." ♥

Gabe would embrace it, but his alternate (Mr. Grey) already does this enough for the both of them.

[gabriel-grey.livejournal.com]

"I avoid those blasted LOLs as much as possible, although I get to see them firsthand most days through my daughter. She's a vambbit at the moment."

He pauses, thoughtful.

"Never have swapped genders."

Well, 'Lita's crazy enough for a few folks too.

[im2sexy4mysnark.livejournal.com]

She chuckles again, "I saw her last night, a sort of Buniccula thing going on, hm?"

"Swapping genders is fascinating, at least I find it so. It's the only one I'll do willingly with some regularity."

Re: Well, 'Lita's crazy enough for a few folks too.

[gabriel-grey.livejournal.com]

He's obviously uncomfortable with this idea.

"I suppose at some point I should attempt it, if anything for the sake of ... nnh. Not sure I'm ready for that sort of thing. I like women far too much." He gives her a charming smile.

[im2sexy4mysnark.livejournal.com]

She shrugs slightly, "It's not for everyone, I'll admit, I find it fun, and I bet I could name three other people who'd be bothered by it."

"Not to mention it gives me an excuse to have more clothes." 'Lita, everyone should know by now, is an absolutely shameless clotheshorse.

As there's been a time or three where Mokona got lost in her closet for days.

"But there's nothing wrong with liking women, dear." A lascivious wink, as, rather obviously, 'Lita is a woman.

[gabriel-grey.livejournal.com]

He matches her wink with a licentious grin of his own. "Oh yes. I know." But he hasn't wanted to drag anyone into his rather ridiculous life in years... and to be truthful, it's been so long since he's flirted, let alone looked or even dated, well...

But some feelings never fade.

"I have some of the tea that reverses age, though. I'm careful with it, but it can be a lot of fun."

He's still grinning.

[im2sexy4mysnark.livejournal.com]

"Oh do you now?" It probably wouldn't affect 'Lita, she's ageless, timeless as Fate itself by being one of its agents--although there are times Fate has a sense of humor and lets her be affected anyway, "I imagine that is quite fun, Mr. Grey." She smiles, and quirks an eyebrow, leaning forward to rest her chin against one hand.

Wondering, what, if anything, he implies.

[gabriel-grey.livejournal.com]

Gabe reddens--oh hells, was he flirting and he didn't know it? Again?

"It... can be. But I'd really rather prefer to stay as I am. Hindsight and whatnot. Besides, some women like older men."

What?!? Did he just say that? With NEXUS PEOPLE? What am I doing?

Funny, though. He seems relaxed and the smile doesn't falter.

[im2sexy4mysnark.livejournal.com]

She makes an amused sound, "And some of us, of course, are older than we appear." She winks playfully at him and smiles, though, amused at the blushing. ♥

[gabriel-grey.livejournal.com]

A few years ago, he would have reddened further. Now? It's like discussing the weather.

"Then I suppose I shouldn't be so hesitant on my own behalf, although you've aged much better than I have." By leaps and bounds, oh yes.

[im2sexy4mysnark.livejournal.com]

She chuckles, "Flattery, Mr. Grey, will get you everywhere." She grins again, and leans back, settled like she owns the place and is proud of this fact. "Although I've to say, you look good yourself." ^_^

[gabriel-grey.livejournal.com]

"Gabriel, please. I feel older than I already do when people call me that." And flattery, my dear, will get you more reddening.

"So, where are you from?" Small talk. IT CAN BE DONE. He'll just keep telling himself that, mkay?

[im2sexy4mysnark.livejournal.com]

Reddening amuses her, so it's all good, "Gabriel, then." A nod with a smile, "I live in Tokyo, currently, in the city. It's a lovely place, really, and I enjoy it."

And the weirdness she and hers tend to attract, but that's a story for another day.

[gabriel-grey.livejournal.com]

"Ahh, it is. Then what brings you here to this madhouse?"

[im2sexy4mysnark.livejournal.com]

"Originally, it was because this place was affecting my reality--now it's largely curiosity, the fascinating people and places," Then she grins, "As well as the free drinks."

Free Booze. Mmm.

[gabriel-grey.livejournal.com]

"I suppose if I had a differing vantage point, I'd find this place fascinating as well. The people can be most interesting," if you're careful, he mentally adds.

He smirks. "As beautiful as you are? You could walk into any bar in the world and have all the free drinks you'd want."

[im2sexy4mysnark.livejournal.com]

She beams again, "They can be at that, so many different people, ranging from the Greco-roman Aristans, the Victorian Sparks, and the superheroes, among others."

And she chuckles, "Flattery will get you everywhere, dear Gabriel." She smiles slyly at him, "Although it's probably true." ♥

[gabriel-grey.livejournal.com]

"And where, exactly, would that be, luv?" That part of his brain that was screaming at him WTFWTFWTF earlier? Is being ignored now.

[im2sexy4mysnark.livejournal.com]

"That depends," She leans forward, resting her chin on her hand again, smiling smugly and slyly at the same time, "Where do you want that to be, dear?"

Innocent at the day is long. Really. Honestly.

...

Somewhat.