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stcviewren‌:

availability: open to anyone  location: funkytown thrift time: late afternoon @slchat​

“okay, so i’m thinking this top,” she says, holding up the eccentric floral pink and orange top to her chest with one hand, “and this headband,” she adds, holding a flower crown to her head, turning slightly toward the mirror to take a look at herself, unable to help the grin that spread across her face at the ridiculousness of it all. “what do ya think? is it carole baskin-esque? do i look like a murderer? i need to get this costume spot on.” 

“Stunning,” Holly mused with a grin, thinking the style reminded her of someone else she knew closely. But she could easily see the resemblance to the intended character. “Showstopping. Fantastic. Groundbreaking. Can I ask, why? And do you have a Joe Exotic lined up or am I just supposed to get in line?”

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emiliasmr‌:

“You don’t have to beg, I’m gonna have to insist on introducing you,” she assured her, beyond happy that someone matched her excitement about her Son. She was pretty sure she felt the exact same kind of pride that parents felt when their human kids graduated from an Ivy or something. “I mean Leo is a human cat, kinda. Isn’t he?” Emilia mused on that for a moment, trying to decide on the criteria for that. “He has a younger brother, but he’s not really mine. He’s my roommate’s kitten and he’s also adorable.” Of course she had to pull out her phone and show Holly, she didn’t even have to ask. ”His name is Fresh cause we only choose the best names at our house.”

“In that case, I’d be beyond honored to.” Holly chimed with an over enthused nod. Besides, she couldn’t help but wonder -- realistically, was there anything better than meeting a new cat or dog? Probably not, no. “Damn. You’re right. He’s social only on his own terms, can sometimes be moody, and has to be the one who calls the shots. Sorta brings new meaning to his name now.” She chuckled before letting her mouth fall open yet again in awe over photos on Emilia’s phone screen. “Oh my god. He is adorable and his name is Fresh! God. Please let them know I would die for both of them. -- Okay, but if I get a cat of my own can you please help me name them? I feel like all of my ideas leading up to this moment are just inadequate as fuck now.” 

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roelias‌:

“Jesus,” he nearly chokes on his coffee at the idea of him making a TikTok, shoulders lifting as he tries not to spill any of his drink and sets it down on the table between them. “I ain’t got the stamina,” he jokes; as a former Marine, he has more than just stamina, but it takes a lot more than that to make a TikTok video, he thinks. “Do you?” He wouldn’t be surprised if she did. She seems like the kind of person who would.

“Well, not with that attitude, you don’t.” Holly couldn’t help but counter with a quiet laugh. However, then when he’d prompted the question, she appeared in deep thought with knitted brows as she eyed down at her cup for a moment. “Between you and me? I might be guilty of making a few ridiculous TikTok videos. Recklessness needs an outlet, right?” Only her recklessness had many.

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“I’m gonna go with yea, because dream interpretations are way more important than the credit they’re given.” Holly’s brows furrowed as if she were prepared for Lucas to commence into the dream context. As she listened, she tilted her head in thought. Really, there was a lot of material for a lot of different meanings. “You know, if you think about it, maybe subconsciously you felt like Steve Buscemi might’ve been a better choice than David Schwimmer, and you’re valid in thinking that. Or, ooh. Maybe it means something in your life is feeling new, or unfamiliar, or even -- Steve is a representation of you feeling like the Ross in your Friends meta-scape? Or if we’re going in the Freud direction, it could be you’re suppressing something you’re confused about in your everyday life that you might feel anxious about.” 

“Dream interpretation – yea or nay?” He posed the question with a pensive look, only waiting half a second before launching, “Because I had this super weird one recently and I still can’t shake it. I’ve got no clue why or how, but in the dream I was casting Friends – y’know, that 90′s show? – and I picked the same actor for everybody… except for Ross. I chose Steve Buscemi.” Lucas gave a dramatic pause to really let that information sink in. “I think it’s gotta mean something big. Buscemi always means something.” @slchat​

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Holly held her latte in one hand, and her phone in the other as she scrolled to pass some time through her Instagram feed, almost feeling like she was spacing out, she was quickly snapped back into reality when she heard the blonde speaking in front of her. In an instant, she nodded her head before she could even get the words out. “Are you kidding? Of course, take a seat. Should we like... keep an eye on him just in case or call someone? I just got done listening to a true crime podcast on the way here, and I don’t trust writing this off.” She said under her breath as she scanned her eyes over to the guy in the corner. 

It got a little creepy. This guy who has been staring at her as soon as she got in the coffee shop was starting to make her nervous. Instead of getting her own table once she got her iced coffee, the blonde found someone sitting alone, standing at their table. “Hey, so this is awkward, but the guy in the corner has been really creeping my out and I don’t want to sit alone because I don’t feel safe enough to. Is it okay if I sat with you?” @slchat​

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holden-alexander‌:

He smiled, content at the thought of his dogs. They were great and loyal companions. “Thanks,” he said, smiling at her. “They can be rambunctious but they’re a lot of fun. They’re gentle with my daughter too, who’s three years old, so that’s definitely a good thing,” he mused. “Yeah it’s kind of hit or miss whether or not cats and dogs get along. I’m more of a dog person, but cats are cool too.” He paused for a second. “Name’s Holden, by the way.” He held his hand out to shake hers. 

“Are you telling me they’re both rambunctious and they’re smart enough to be gentle with your daughter? That’s all the proof I need to know dogs are pure and too good for this world because that’s so precious.” Not that she doubted it to begin with, if anything even angry dogs were just misunderstood. “I hear that. I’ve got a soft spot for both, but I haven’t had a dog since I was a kid, it’s just the experience of walking them, and hanging out with them, it really solidifies the bond, you know?” Reaching out to shake his hand in response, she smiled before letting out a small laugh. “Holden, nice to meet you. I’m Holly, and thank you for indulging me.” 

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billie-g‌:

“Probably means something less unappealing in German,” Billie said as she pulled out her phone, unlocked it, and scrolled up her camera roll to find the photos in question. “There,” she said, and swiped in slow succession a series of pics of an orange pomeranian. There were pictures of him from a distance, zooming closer and closer, he looked happy, and the last two were of him being held by Billie, a selfie where it seemed both dog and girl were making faces for the camera. “He’s a yappy little shit but I love him. I’d steal him, but being on poop duty is too much responsibility for me.”

“You’re probably right.” Not that Holly actually had the extensive knowledge of knowing for sure. She couldn’t help but perk up when Billie pulled the photos up. Leaning over the other girl’s shoulder, she let her mouth drop agape. “He’s even cuter than I imagined, dammit. -- Are you sure you wouldn’t mind it? I can’t help but notice that you two look more acquainted than you writing him off as a yappy anything.” Holly teased before shrugging. “Although, I get it. They’re a huge responsibility, plus when you get attached to anything, you know like really attached, it can be a hellscape.” 

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Holly was used to her best friend feeling the immense social pressures of the concept of virginity, but hell, she felt for him. Especially when he was this sweaty, or looking like he might snap. “Benji.” Holly sighed as she placed both hands on each side of his shoulders. “Repeat after me. I’m not just a snack, I’m an entire meal, and anyone who can’t see that, can fuck right off because they don’t deserve to get this hot ass, now say it.” She insisted with a gentle shake. 

“at this rate i’m bound to   STAY  a virgin and forever just be single.  it’s fine.  i’m fine.   EVERYTHING IS FINE.”  everything totally wasn’t fine and anyone with a low or high iq could tell benji was about to have a   BRITNEY SPEARS BREAK DOWN.  bald moment?  maybe,  just maybe.

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marlene-bregman‌:

“I was counting on that being your feelings,” Marlene replied back, a grin crossing her face. “Well, even if you just gave it to me, I’d be obligated to buy you a drink anyway. Out of the kindness on my heart,” she said jokingly. She slid onto the stool, letting out a sigh as she dropped an elbow onto the bar, glancing at the time on her phone. “It’s because friends don’t have that need to impress, you know? Not that that’s a bad thing. Just the truth. To be fair, I was about ten minutes late, so she’s about…twenty at this point? We’ll see. That’s within the tolerance in LA.” 

“Lucky for you, I’m almost always in them.” Holly responded jokingly, although she wasn’t wrong. She practically lived there. “You know, with that attitude you’re gonna be my favorite person in this place. But also I’m obliged to thank you, because I know how pricey these things can get.” She gestured as she shook the glass in front of her. “You’re right, since when did it become socially normal to not have friendships that are just as important as dates or relationships? Impressing dates is overrated anyways. -- Valid point, especially when parking is just as much of a nightmare.” 

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alwyn-jones‌:

                       “  aww!  poor  jelly  bean!  i  bet  underneath  their  tough  exterior  was  a  real  cutie  pie.  you  know?  if  i  ever  get  a  dog  ,  i’ll  send  you  as  many  pictures  as  you  want.  or  maybe  i’ll  be  like  one  of  those  people  who  creates  an  instagram  account  for  their  pets?  that  way  ,  you’ll  have  regular  updates  and  can  watch  their  story  unfold  before  your  very  eyes.  ”

“You’re probably right. For all we know Jelly Bean just had some trust issues. Very relatable. Okay, but do you promise? And I especially support your Instagram pet account. Who doesn’t love watching a dog’s day documented? Way more interesting than Instagram models or celebrities in my opinion. Do you ever watch that dog that skateboards on Instagram? I think her name is Rowdy Dachshund. She’s adorable.” 

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mackyeccleston‌:

Despite some people’s claims, Macky wasn’t a hostile person. Aloof maybe but certainly not hostile. Her roommate Montana was the polar opposite of her, she would make friends easily, she could chat with strangers without a worry. Then there was Mackenzie, who barely even talked to her own friends. When she met Holly, she was overwhelmed by how enthusiastic she was. While that wasn’t necessarily a bad thing, Macky struggled with the idea of having someone that bubbly around her. When she’d heard someone knocking the door, she expected Montana to answer but seeing how busy she was with her candles, she made her way to the door and opened it, only to have Holly standing in front of her. Well, that’s great.

Macky’s brows knit together, lips pressed. “All of them?” She questioned, surprised. “Thank you.” She smiled. Would it be too rude to take the basket and end the conversation there? Absolutely. After an awkward moment of silence, she parted her lips to speak again.

“Do you want to come in?”

Holly could’ve easily been written off as a persistent nuisance, it wouldn’t have been the first time, but to her surprise with Macky’s response, she nodded her head with a little too much enthusiasm. “Of course all of them, silly. I wouldn’t swindle you out of baked goods.” Holly’s carefully expression curved into a smile, and while she tried to pull it in, she just couldn’t help herself. “Don’t thank me yet, we should probably wait until you eat one.” She teased then she could sense the awkward moment of tension pass by, and while she wanted to fill the air with babble, she waited for the other girl to say something. And when she did, Holly’s eyes lit up at the offer. 

“I mean, I don’t wanna impose, I hope I didn’t catch you at a bad time?” And yet, she was placing the basket in Mackenzie’s grasp and stepping forward as if she were already ready to come inside. 

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alba-soler‌:

Her energy and smile were so contagious that she couldn’t help but match them. “Right? He is also the most loving dog ever! I’m so sure there’s no hate or negative stuff in his heart.” She could understand why seeing a photo of a dog could brighten someone’s day. They were goodness incarnated. “I’m sorry you had a shitty week,” Alba added, offering her a small smile before shaking her head. “No, I wish I had one but I travel a lot and don’t have time to take care of one right now. Why don’t you have one?”

“God, that’s why I love animals. They’re too good for this world, too pure. Especially Murray.” Holly gestured with an emphatic nod. “Hey, thanks. Life goes on, right? The best thing is to try and make it less shitty, even after many many attempts.” She joked with a small laugh. “That’s awful, but completely understandable. It’s too bad they don’t make it more accessible for dogs to travel without certifying them. My roommate has cats, and while I’m sure there’s a dog that might not mind that, I’m at work too much to find out the consequences of it. Who knows, though. Maybe fostering a dog might be a good test run.” 

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mattrusso‌:

“i’m seeing just exactly the right perfect amount,” matt said slowly, blinking again and watching suspiciously as the giant fish shadow morphed into something that looked more like the shadow of some lovecraftian nightmare. he found this curious rather than frightening. he kept reminding himself he was on drugs, but he still began to wonder if maybe this really was happening and he just happened to also be tripping. “oh my god, the dental floss,” he cut her off before she’d even finished the sentence, gesturing at her purse like she’d revealed it to be carrying gold rather than floss. “yes. yes, that’s perfect. you’re so prepared, thank god. thank god. let’s see it, we’re gonna catch cthulu with some floss, fuck yeah.” it was probably not cthulu, he decided, but he was very much convinced they were about to catch something. “do like a really long piece and then a shorter piece we can make, like…a lasso with, d’you feel me?”

“You are?” Holly couldn’t help but wonder if Matt was having a better trip, then again, he appeared almost frightened when she glanced up at him. She had bring back to mind to pay attention to the actual undertaking at hand. Which was... the oversized fish she was having a difficult time deciphering was real threat or not. The power of drugs. As if she already had a grip on her box of dental floss in her bag in preparedness, she handed it over as soon as she could get her arm moving in the air, which sort of felt like jelly, but that aside, she dropped it in Matt’s palm. “Of course, name one situation dental floss wouldn’t absolutely kill to have. You can’t.” It was truly just that versatile. “Oh my god, do you really think it’s Cthulhu? Now that you mention it...” She narrowed her eyes at the water. “It does sort of resemble the great old one.” Now the trip was really kicking in, apparently. “A lasso! Matt, you’re a genius, yes.” Reaching for the box of floss she just put in his palm, she pulled a long piece off, and handed it to him. Then grabbed a shorter piece to tie into a loop. “Okay, now tie your floss strand to this one.” 

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auggieflores‌:

“yeah,  my grandma   LOVES   knitting.   she knitted me, my dog, herself and wade matching sweaters last year for christmas.  it was   COOL.   she worked on them all year.  she also yelled at us not to gain too much weight or it would throw off her sizing even if she did go up a size for each except the dog.”   auggie merely laughed, keeping his thumb against the screen of his phone, scrolling through the pictures before pausing his action.  “hm?”  eyebrows arched up in curiosity now, but merely giving a shrug of his shoulder.  “he likes following my grandma while she cooks if that counts as a hobbie,  but  he does love going to the dog park.  he’s a   VERY  loving and friendly dog.”

“So great, my heart is melting right now. -- Are you serious, she was even prepared for ritual holiday weight gain? Go nana. I wish I could knit now. Sounds like maybe then I’d have my shit together.” Clearing her throat nervously, she continued to eye over Auggie’s shoulder. “Okay, well, I can’t fault him for that. I’m sort of sad that my grandma is back on the east coast now. Oh my god, does he do well? Sometimes the dog park is like watching dogs in social positions with the cool ones, the outcasts, and I always feel so bad for those ones. Then you just have the free spirit dogs that don’t really care if they fit in.”

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emiliasmr‌:

“He does,” she replied, completely matching Holly’s level of excitement even though she’d of course looked at her cat every day for the three years he’d been with her, “He also has a flower crown cause yeah, he is an actual prince.” Emilia was always thrilled when someone understood just how powerful Patton Oswalt truly was. “He hasn’t made it big yet but he’s kind of a private cat, so…” She scrolled on her phone to show Holly more pictures. “But someday he’ll get the recognition he deserves.”

“And he has a flower crown? You’re gonna have me begging to meet this actual prince someday.” Which she wasn’t above, really she’d beg to meet just about any cat, but this cat really seemed like an enigma now. “I get that, sometimes it’s always the private-mysterious ones that take more time to get recognition. I almost used Leonardo Dicaprio as an example, but I fully acknowledge my lapse in remembering he’s not a cat. Do you have any other pets, or is it just Mr. Oswalt?” 

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“It’s probably because you’re not landing on the goldmine of funny content yet. Want me to show you some good videos? Or are you more like into making content of your own?” Holly joked, although she was willing to actually show him, considering she was also obsessed with TikTok.

     "You know, I really don’t get this app,” he says, index finger jutting out towards the screen of his phone as he reluctantly scrolls through his new TikTok feed. Curiosity was what drove the former marine to download it into his device; he simply wanted to know what got his daughter locked up in her bedroom for hours at a time. Was that so bad?

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haley-morrison‌:

“Oh! I can show you tons of animal pictures. I don’t have a dog, but my sister does, along with a rabbit. I have a cat,” Haley gushed, yanking her phone out of her pocket and scrolling through her photos. 

With eagerness in her tone, Holly tried to contain herself in one place. “Oh my god, I’d love that. And I hope you know this means you’re now obligated to tell me your sister’s dog and rabbit’s names, and of course your cat’s.”