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"That's growing up for you..." Though it was more said for her own benefit than to ease Axel. "I understand that more than you know. It seems to me though, that the two of you have had changes for the better so even if it's hard sometimes, we should be glad of them."

"I know that it's all a part of life but it kind of sucks," Axel pouted with discontent. "I know that there will still be times when we all get together but I hate change. Big change like this. I often find myself missing how things used to be."

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"Maybe. I'm a little too attached to my tea shop though. Unhealthily so perhaps. Maybe taking some time away would be a good thing for exactly that reason." Though the idea of going alone wasn't exactly filling her with excitement. She was someone who enjoyed company. "Sleeping in would be a joy even if the after effects don't last all that long."

"If you can allow yourself to then you totally should," Chloé encouraged when the woman spoke about taking a trip someplace to change her surroundings with someplace sunnier. "I always feel like a new person after a holiday. It usually doesn't last longer than a few days as it goes hand-in-hand with the come-down from a fun getaway, but it's still a nice feeling even if shortlived."

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"You wouldn't owe me anything. This is my own decision after all. It's not like you've forced me to choose anything." Lucie pointed out with a little laugh. "Though if I do like it, I might have to take your suggestions more often."

"I can't blame you, they're solid ones. Especially if you're going for a fruity flavor," she agreed. "I highly recommend it if you haven't. Maybe you'll end up really liking it," Lucy urged lightly with a smile. "And if not well... then I guess I'll owe you one you actually enjoy next time."

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"Really? You would think that PlayDoh would be the kind of thing to continue through the ages. Still, I suppose that depends on the type of little person she's becoming." Lucie said with a smile at the thought. "It must be something to watch her figuring out who she is though."

"Well actually, the Play D'oh is coming up less now as she gets older but she's still very much into Frozen and princesses. I love doing those things with her but I'd like to take my mom had off for a bit."

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"Ah I see? I thought I had some sort of interesting thing going on in my life that perhaps I hadn't noticed or appreciated." Lucie laughed warmly when Theo clarified. "But thank you, I also prefer myself alive." She agreed in good humour. "I'm happy to hear I don't have to worry about you trying to kill me off any time soon." At the others confirmation, she nodded her head. "I will wait down in the lobby for you if you like. It seems perhaps a more appropriate space." Given all his work was in here, she probably should have been a bit more considerate.

"Oh I uh, I just meant that I quite like you being alive, so you don't touch any deadly plants," Theo explained, a light blush covering his cheeks, "Of course, I have time for you. I'll just pack up and lock up and then we'll go."

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"I should hope not." Because Lucie didn't even want to think about the idea of Aiden not being happy to see them. Whilst it was unlikely, he had his own life and probably had built something for himself when apart from them. It felt strange not to have him around like she was used to. "I know... I miss being able to do things together but I suppose everyone has their own thing now..."

"I'm sure he won't have any protests about it though, even if we do spring it upon him," Axel considered with a chuckle. "It's been so long since we all last got to really spend time together so it'll be well received I'm sure. And if not I'll just tease him about it."

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"That sounds like a pretty good way to spend an evening to me, but then again, I don't have a child and so I don't have the pleasure of those on a regular basis. I can completely see why that might become too much if you have to do it regularly.

April laughed, "It's not that hard. Just stray away from Frozen, princesses and play-doh food and I think we'll be okay," she joked.

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"You quite like my life? I'm curious as to what you think it involves." How did people see it from the outside? Perspective was always interesting. "But yes, lunch sounds good if you have time for me."

"Well, it's more like the same book split into two but I suppose you're right. It could be worse, I could have writer's block," Theo replied, laughing, "I quite like your life too. What do you say? Shall we get lunch or something?"

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"And I suppose that is fair enough. I'm more of a water baby though. I've always loved the sea and sand, jumping off boats and things like that." She admitted, recalling the trips they'd taken in the past. "That sounds idyllic though right now. Especially with the weather we have in England. I need to take a trip somewhere hot and relaxing."

"Underlying, not undying. But I suppose sometimes I can get a bit dramatic about it," she considered, snorting to herself. "It doesn't put me off swimming completely, but I certainly prefer a pool to the ocean," Chloé explained with a light shrug. "And yeah I love a boat. Just because I have a fear of what lives underneath the surface doesn't mean I'm put off water completely. Especially if that water's someplace beautiful like Mauritius or something."

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"Is that for positive reasons more recently?" She asked, not wanting to assume but getting that impression. "I don't think it really matters when the happy memories are from, as long as they are happy. I think that's supposed to be partly what the season is about."

"Yeah," Jordi agreed, though when he remembered childhood Christmases, it just made him sad. The happy memories with his parents were soured the day his father was arrested. "I think I definitely think about my later Christmases than my childhood ones, honestly."

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"Oh, most definitely but that didn't get me very far last year. I'm not sure why I'd try again this year. At least not with you." There was still a very good chance she might actually try it herself one of these years but at least she wasn't drunk this time. "I believe plenty of countries do it." Not theirs generally speaking she realised, but that didn't matter. "Would anyone turn down a little bit of extra luck?" Perhaps it was avoiding the question a little but she doubted Jesse really wanted a proper answer in the first place. "You're more than welcome to do it too. A whole punnet isn't required after all."

"I still feel like you're capable of asking me to jump into the freezing water with you, intoxicated or not," Jesse snorted lightly after her argument. "Is that so? I mean I've heard of it but I guess I didn't consider people actually did that," he admitted, looking to the grapes she'd held up. "Are you in need of some luck this year?"

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"It's good that you can think about a second book already. I think that's quite difficult for a lot of people and yet you have surplus information at your disposal." Lucie pointed out. "I'd rather I didn't touch anything deadly either so thank you for the warning. I quite like my life most days." She said with a laugh.

Theo shrugged, "I guess I need to consider two volumes or something," he paused and stepped toward her, apology dripping from his actions, "No, no. Lucie, you're more than welcome here any time. I just don't want you to touch anything deadly," he smiled warmly.

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"Well it's better to have too much than too little I would imagine, though figuring out what bits are less important is a difficult job in itself. It's all in the definition I suppose." Lucie mused as she took a step back again. "I'm sorry to have trespassed on your space however. I didn't realise."

"No," Theo chuckled, "Because they aren't just one thing. They can be beautiful and dangerous, living but very still and unbreathing, towering and frail..." he gestured with his hands that the possibilities were endless, "I've done a rundown on famous plants around the world, a section on muggle plants that can be used for magical potions and remedies and a chapter on rare plants so far. They're quite extensive so I will have to do some editing... or make it multiple books."

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🎉 - our muses run into each other at an nye party

"Oh shoot! I'm sorry!" Lucie responded when she managed to turn and walk straight into someone. As it happened it was very familiar someone. "On the bright side at least this year when you have come across me, I'm significantly less intoxicated?" She offered up apologetically as she stood holding the carton of grapes. "I was getting ready for the countdown. They're supposed to be good luck."

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"There are some things that are not mine." She stated, believing that she ought to give credit where credit was due. "Sometimes some of my employee's like to take a try and as long as they meet the threshold for expectations I see no harm in letting their talents flourish too." She stated as she moved behind the counter once more and put on an apron. Lucie washed her hands and put on a pair of gloves before fetching the others cake from the display cabinet, packaging it up in a small box. "Here you go. I hope you enjoy it."

"Not to do that. More that you've got talents in different domains. Clearly some of your talents are being wasted in the kitchen since you've not got to throw that much when you're baking," he joked. "Nobody can blame your biased. Everything in here is of your own creation after all."

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Lucie laughed softly at that. "Ah so you're the competitive type. Strangely, I've never picked that up off you before." The blonde admitted, perhaps because Theo had always seemed so focused on work or family. She'd not really given much thought to what he'd be like in such an environment. "It tends to depend on the competition for me."

"Yes, but they're all portable. On my belt or on my head," Theo pointed them out as he spoke, "You're right, it is about having fun. Still, I can't help but feel a little competitive," he admitted.