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Three years ago, when Jack had first moved in here, this had been a weird, confusing thing to be dragged into - this communal gathering in a living room on the fourth floor, open to anyone who didn't have a place to land on Christmas. But by now, it was tradition.

By now, he and Dane showed up early, before dinner and before the party, to help set everything up. Trent would arrive later. Lana, hopefully, would be here soon too.

But for the moment, there was a nice, friendly quiet. Helping Dane with the sound system. Helping mrs. Zhang pull out the table and set out the plates. Watching mrs. Zhang's kid fumble with the Christmas decorations.

It was nice. And they hadn't even started yet.

As more people poured in and they sat down for dinner, Jack pulled out his phone and texted Lana the apartment number. Yeah. Yeah, this was nice.

[[ expecting one, but open for texts and calls as always ]]

Date: 2024-12-25 03:46 pm (UTC)
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Lana showed up bearing a large box with an assortment of Viennese pastries. She was wearing jeans and, in a nod to the holiday, a red sweater with just a little bit of sparkle to it. She waved to Jack and Dane as she headed over.

"This looks very festive. Merry...actually, do either of you actually celebrate Christmas?" She realized she had no idea what religion Dane was.

Date: 2024-12-25 06:16 pm (UTC)
unusual_sith: (adult - grin)
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"Merry Christmas culturally, then," Lana said, laughing. "I'm not judging, only curious. And yes, the pastries and their courier made it." She passed over the box. "There's another box wrapped up in front of your door downstairs, so you won't need to stress about sharing."

Date: 2024-12-25 07:26 pm (UTC)
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"But I so rarely get to be the nice one!" Lana protested. "I've been well," she answered Dane. "Just finished my last class of traveling around the world, and things are going suspiciously well at home. How is it being back in New York?"

Date: 2024-12-25 07:56 pm (UTC)
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"Well, yes, but I haven't been back here since then," Lana said. "Music busy or other things?" Lana asked.

Date: 2024-12-25 08:07 pm (UTC)
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"So, playing other things and branching out?" Lana asked.

Date: 2024-12-25 08:27 pm (UTC)
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"Ah, so support work." Lana nodded. "I've been doing a bit of that myself, though it's less manning merch booths and more scowling at politicians."

Date: 2024-12-26 05:57 am (UTC)
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"Depends on the politician," Lana decreed. "Some of them richly deserve it and I'm happy to supply it."

Date: 2024-12-26 02:41 pm (UTC)
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"Are you saying there aren't any politicians you'd like to terrify?" Lana asked, raising an eyebrow at him. She was calling bullshit on that.

"No Jill today?"

Date: 2024-12-26 03:22 pm (UTC)
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"Oh, dear." Lana laughed. Then she grinned as she followed. "Need a drummer?"

She was absolutely not good enough. It didn't mean she wouldn't offer.

Date: 2024-12-26 04:16 pm (UTC)
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"See if I don't," Lana challenged, still smiling. In an undertone to Jack, she added, "Any neighbours I need to look out for?"

Date: 2024-12-27 02:42 pm (UTC)
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"The one that isn't you, you mean?" Lana asked, smirking.

Look, she'd seen you lurking in corners at more than a few parties.

Date: 2024-12-27 03:51 pm (UTC)
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"All right," Lana agreed. "I may be amused, but I do appreciate the advice. You go do your thing, and I'll find a place for these," she hefted the box of pastries, "then mingle." She waved to Trent.

Date: 2024-12-27 03:58 pm (UTC)
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Lana gave Trent a wave and a questioning look back before heading over to offer him a pastry. "Merry Christmas if you celebrate it," she offered. "Otherwise, happy Wednesday and have a pastry."

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