giglio_madonna: (Within our limitations)
Donna Luce ([personal profile] giglio_madonna) wrote in [community profile] interstellar55552016-03-14 06:33 pm

007 ✽ Bubbles in the Wine

Who: Luce and practically anyone that's had CR with her
What: On another side of town, it's a different mafioso's birthday.
When: March 14, in the evening
Where:
Warnings: None planned

Since the start of the month, those who know her even faintly will find themselves contacted one way or another to let them know that they were invited to a birthday party on the 14th. There's no pressure, of course, and there's no need to bring gifts.

Luce finds that she'd be perfectly content just seeing all the people she hasn't been able to see for ages now.

Today is finally the day, and the location? The top floors of the exclusive hotel Sol, which is quite an impressive feat. When the invitees step inside, they'll see why. It's taken Luce constant persuading for this for months now, inbetween everything else she's had to do lately, but goodness knows if she isn't willful. On various tables that are kept carefully restocked, one can find various rice and lamb dishes, plus plenty of piping hot bread including some that's stuffed with all manner of delicious things. Fortunately for Luce's continued existence, she didn't make all of it.

...Besides the cookies. Those she made. And the cake? That'll come later, of course.

There's more than just food and conversation, however. Everyone who comes in will be invited to participate in a little game. Somewhere hidden in the party are various small golden eggs. If you bring one to Luce, you get a prize of some sort. Feel free to note that "bring" is the key word and not necessarily "find". Take that as you will.
i_am_not_cute: ((manga) to say any way but lightly)

[personal profile] i_am_not_cute 2016-04-06 04:11 am (UTC)(link)
[This gets a giggle out of Pao-Lin.]

You could say that's my other talent too. What's your favorite food, then?
lightthedarkness: (Usagi) (This is so exciting)

[personal profile] lightthedarkness 2016-04-06 04:14 am (UTC)(link)
Oh I could never choose, but I suppose my friend Rose's cooking, whatever she makes, is my favorite. She's an amazing chef! She wants to open her own cafe one day.
i_am_not_cute: (let me be your augustine)

[personal profile] i_am_not_cute 2016-04-06 04:30 am (UTC)(link)
Rose, huh? With a name like that you'd think she'd open a flower shop instead.
lightthedarkness: (Serenity) (The moon's shining light)

[personal profile] lightthedarkness 2016-04-06 04:56 am (UTC)(link)
OH! She loves those too, she's a master of both! That's why I went to work for a florist, because of how much she's taught me about flowers. Even now, working for a florist for a few months, she'd still know way more than me. I wish you could meet her.
i_am_not_cute: (MOEBLOB AHOY)

[personal profile] i_am_not_cute 2016-04-06 05:17 am (UTC)(link)
If she loves flowers and cooking? I'd love to meet her too!

[A wistfulness descends on Pao-Lin then, like a soft fluttering veil.]

Flowers and food can both have so much meaning... Where I'm from, we eat dumplings on New Year's to symbolize wealth and noodles for long life.

[As for the significance of flowers, well...one just has to look at FoB's official website to learn about that.]
lightthedarkness: (Usagi)(Luna) (Cheer up Luna!)

[personal profile] lightthedarkness 2016-04-06 09:44 am (UTC)(link)
Ah, sadly she doesn't live in Vista City, but if she ever comes to visit, I'll be sure to let you know.

Ah, that's the same for me as well! Toshikoshi soba right? [She smiled wide.] And on March 14th, boys give girls return chocolate.
i_am_not_cute: ((dragon kid) silly me)

[personal profile] i_am_not_cute 2016-04-06 05:25 pm (UTC)(link)
[Nodnod.]

Yeah! ...although I never really got a lot of chocolate from boys until I got famous.

[Blame this on a sheltered, homeschooled upbringing spent mostly at home or in the hospital.]
lightthedarkness: (Usagi) (Now now none of that)

[personal profile] lightthedarkness 2016-04-07 07:55 am (UTC)(link)
Well, that's too bad, because you're amazingly sweet. They didn't know what they were missing out on! And now they just have to know they could have made a really kind girl super happy.
i_am_not_cute: (i feel pretty)

[personal profile] i_am_not_cute 2016-04-07 07:19 pm (UTC)(link)
Aww, you're pretty sweet yourself to say that! I bet you have lots of admirers from where you are.

[She's not trying to be flattering, she genuinely means this. Usagi's energy is infectious.]
lightthedarkness: (Usagi)(Mamoru) (Snow bunny)

[personal profile] lightthedarkness 2016-04-08 08:59 am (UTC)(link)
Oh haha, no no. But that's okay, I only need one. [Her special one.] My fiance would probably get upset if I did anyways.
i_am_not_cute: ((manga) le gasp!)

[personal profile] i_am_not_cute 2016-04-08 11:36 pm (UTC)(link)
Wow, you have a fiance already?! [She thought Usagi was her age, but maybe she's older? Or maybe she just got lucky.] What's he like?

[SHE WANTS TO HEAR ALL THE DEETS.]
lightthedarkness: (Usagi)(Mamoru) (You're so wonderful!)

[personal profile] lightthedarkness 2016-04-09 01:18 am (UTC)(link)
Ah yes. [And no, Usagi is more Rei's age, sorry Pao-Lin.] He's amazing! He's brilliant and wants to be a doctor. He even got into a top-tier college. He's always there for me, standing by me no matter what, and I do the same for him. He's reserved only in public.

I love him deeply, although we don't plan on getting married until we both get out of college.
i_am_not_cute: ((manga) that's what SHE said!)

[personal profile] i_am_not_cute 2016-04-09 02:08 am (UTC)(link)
Ahh, that sounds amazing! I haven't even had a boyfriend yet, or gone on a date...

[No one she knows really interests her, though. In fact, weirdly, as time has gone on, she's started questioning whether she's actually attracted to boys.]
lightthedarkness: (Usagi) (Leave it to me!)

[personal profile] lightthedarkness 2016-04-09 08:12 am (UTC)(link)
Well, you'll find someone you love and they'll love you too. But hey! I could take you on a date, nothing serious, but just something fun you know?
i_am_not_cute: (don't taze me bro)

[personal profile] i_am_not_cute 2016-04-14 05:19 am (UTC)(link)
Ah! I really appreciate it, but I meant like...a romantic date. 'Cause Rei took me on a date once for a movie and dinner! But she was dating someone else for real at the time too. [Pao-Lin laughs.] It's kind of a long story. Don't tell the tabloids!

[They probably already know though.]
lightthedarkness: (Usagi) (Tee hee)

[personal profile] lightthedarkness 2016-04-15 04:45 am (UTC)(link)
Ah... well... I'm sorry, I can't really... help with that. But I'm sure you'll find someone. [At the mention of the tabloids she zipped her mouth shut.] Don't even worry! Not a peep from me! I don't want either of your names dragged in the mud like they seem to keep doing.
Edited 2016-04-15 04:45 (UTC)
i_am_not_cute: ((manga) we're gonna make our own linlin)

[personal profile] i_am_not_cute 2016-04-21 10:08 pm (UTC)(link)
Hehe, thanks! It's really crazy what people can come up with... But even if what they say isn't true, it can influence other people in bad ways.

[Pao-Lin hasn't had it too terrible, as far as she knows, which she's grateful for.]
Edited (wrong icon) 2016-04-21 22:08 (UTC)
lightthedarkness: (Usagi) (Say aaaaah!)

[personal profile] lightthedarkness 2016-04-22 08:32 am (UTC)(link)
Well, having an in on rainbow bagels sounds AMAZING. [She grinned, unable to remember much else about Pao-Lin, but Usagi remembered most things regarding food.]
i_am_not_cute: (the very best like no one ever was)

[personal profile] i_am_not_cute 2016-05-07 07:56 pm (UTC)(link)
[Laughing.]

I wish that were true! I did get to do an ad thing for Nelsons Confectionery a few months ago though. That was great, I got to sample so much of their candy!
lightthedarkness: (Usagi) (This is absolutely amazing!)

[personal profile] lightthedarkness 2016-05-08 03:30 am (UTC)(link)
Aaaaaah that sounds amazing. I'm so jealous!
i_am_not_cute: ((manga) have you tried punching it)

[personal profile] i_am_not_cute 2016-05-08 06:09 pm (UTC)(link)
If you can, you should try their salted caramels. They're one of the less expensive things they offer and they're so delicious!

[Honestly companies could just pay Pao-Lin in food and she would be happy.]