This is not a holiday to glorify the gods of Asgard! [Open]

[nibelungvalesti]

Who: Meril and Open, Friends, and Band Only
What: Meril tries to prepare for a holiday
When: 2/10
Where: In town and specified locations
Warnings: None expected



1.

With her sleeping problems diminished and her attentions turned to matters beyond terror, Meril ventured out into the world more frequently these days. Two large, menacing men in suits constantly trailed behind at a respectful distance, but by the keyboardist's request, remained uninvolved outside of preventing altercations. For Meril had a mission, and it was one that she couldn't accomplish in a bubble -- she had to figure out what to do for Valentine's Day.

So in a dress that looked nothing like her usual garb but nonetheless suited her quite well, Meril walked down a commercial street, frowning at the window displays in the various shops. Ought she to buy flowers, for this? To present at a dinner, or to present with her request of accompaniment? Would one of these books offer a clue, or were they simply commercial? Chocolates -- were they overdone?

The girl let out a frustrated sigh. "This is needlessly complicated."

Uncharacteristic as her dress was, Meril couldn't hide her hair, either in color or length, so those who knew what to look for could recognize the Defying Atmosphere keyboardist easily enough.

2.

Those who Meril trusted -- those who, strangely, she considered friends -- received a request by text or email with a simple request: meet with her. Wherever and whenever was convenient, so long as it was soon.

And for those who agreed, then wherever they met her, they found the same Meril --oddly energetic, somewhat agitated, and with both hands slapped onto the counter, table, or what have you to emphasize her point.

"I need your aid. I apologize for the imposition, but I simply must make this an excellent Valentine's Day!"

Defying Atmosphere only.

Any of the band who might be overly sensitive to things that go bump in the night might be alarmed by the noise that came from Meril's room. Just a faint sound, half a ripple and half a low thrum, but all alien.

...And then it didn't take an alarmed person to wonder what the heck was going on when a heavy thud came from behind the door. Apparently near the ceiling, no less.

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[gunslingerqueen]

"Wow," Nariko had barely taken her seat before those surprising, and rather amazing words spilled out of her friend's mouth. When she'd gotten the text asking to meet of course she'd answered, Meril had done just the same not too long ago, and Nariko wasn't going to ignore her best friend in a time of need. Although it's apparently much less serious than what she'd thought.

"I didn't think you were the Valentine's type! What do you have in mind?" A pause, and then she added: "And this isn't an imposition, friends ask friends for help, all of that. But, seriously, what are we doing!"

It was important to state the obvious with someone as hardheaded as Meril, but even though Nariko hadn't planned much for herself she could be excited to help someone else!

[nibelungvalesti]

"I am not the type," Meril said wryly, "but if Greg and are are... well." Actually saying it out loud still was no easy admission for her, and she -- of all things! -- colored faintly. "I would like him to be happy and this seems like a good way."

[gunslingerqueen]

"So, are you guys going out on a date or are you just wanting to do something nice for him?" She's a little confused, so the question isn't laced with suggestion.

[nibelungvalesti]

"It will definitely be a date. I am not certain if anything we have done yet truly qualifies, but this one will leave no doubt at all." Meril nodded with an unusual firmness. Girl was fired up.

[gunslingerqueen]

... What in the world had happened between the first time they opened this topic and this very moment? It seemed as if Nariko had missed not just one or two, but several whole developments in the Saga of Meril and Greg. But whatever, man, she gets to help plan a Valentine's Day Date! And that pretty much makes up for not having one of her own.

"Okay, so, what does he like? It's best to find something you both like to do and make a night of it."

They can focus on clothes and little details later on, the meat of it is where, when, and how.

[nibelungvalesti]

Meril was profoundly relieved that Nariko took to this news well, with fervor rather than jealousy. She had been a little worried, and with that worry now gone she herself showed an uncommon amount of animation.

"Well, he does love to perform, of course. We sang karaoke once or twice, and he quite enjoyed it. Is that romantic enough, do you think? That is not a terribly classy date..."