002 ✽ Come back! Even as a shadow, even as a dream

[giglio_madonna]

Who: Everyone stuck in Virgo HQ
What: This happened, and now we're all stuck here.
When: Nov. 1 - 5
Where: Virgo HQ
Warnings: Honor system, I'm trusting everyone to put warning in the subject lines if it comes up in their threads!

So.

Press events? Not happening. Concerts? Cancelled. Going out at all? N o p e.

Everyone- well every newbie- is ball and chained to Virgo Entertainment's headquarters for the time being. What's the emergency? No one knows, but you're all stuck here regardless.

> What will you do?

Comments

[panspermia]

[ Greg's smile has gone a bit sly. He leans back in his chair. ]

What a good guy. No one can get upset about expanding your repertoire. I'm betting it's all very informative.

[giglio_madonna]

Oh, absolutely. The compliments and stargazing with me over coffee are just lovely bonuses.

[Extremely lovely bonuses.]

When things aren't so hectic, I'd love to introduce you to him sometime.

[panspermia]

Yeah! I wanna meet whatever guy can keep up with you.

[He then pauses.]

Or, wait. Should I be playing the protective brother type? [He waves an accusing finger, trying very hard to look stern.] Don't you go hurting Luce, you Pride scum you, grrr.

[giglio_madonna]

[Seeing Greg try to be mean and intimidating makes Luce giggle again.]

There won't be any need. Now, if I was dating someone like- I don't know, Xanxus, then you'd have cause to be concerned.

...Although, I apologize Greg, but I don't think you could intimidate someone like that. You're like a fantastic warm muffin- very good for comforting and making people feel cozy, but I wouldn't take you to a fight.

[panspermia]

[ He can't help but chuckle at that, even though it's a bit awkward. ]

Yeah, guess I've proven myself not too useful there. I'll take it as a compliment. Rather be a warm muffin than a rotted grapefruit, or something.

[ As much as he wished he'd held up better against Jin, he'd still rather be liked than powerful. ]

[giglio_madonna]

Everyone has their place in the world. [She laughs a little and shrugs, gesturing to all of her.] I mean, I'm no better, right?

[panspermia]

To be fair, I'd hate to find out what it's like to be on your bad side.

[ Even if he can't imagine what it'd be like, he's sure it would be a bad time. ]

[giglio_madonna]

Oh come on! [Luce laughs.] What could I do?

[panspermia]

Let them know you're not mad, you're disappointed. Make 'em tuck their shirts in. These are deep, ingrained fears you can play on, Luce.

[giglio_madonna]

[She's trying so hard to not laugh so hard she spills all the tea everywhere.]

I think that only works if they're younger than me.

[panspermia]

[ Don't expect him to let up. ]

Don't sell yourself short. Your Mom Aura is truly staggering.

[giglio_madonna]

Oh, is that what I have? A Mom Aura?

[This is going onto Twitter. No doubt about it.]

[panspermia]

[ No matter how hard he tries to nod sagely, he can't get rid of his big stupid grin. ] You exude maternal essence. It's a true gift.

[giglio_madonna]

Well, I suppose I should count myself lucky. Although it's not my fault- so many people around here need some sort of parental presence in their lives.

[panspermia]

[ His smile simmers down to something a little more weary, but no less genuine. ] Yeah, no kidding. Seriously, shirt-tucking or whatever aside, I'm glad to have you on my side.

[giglio_madonna]

[Leaning over, she presses a kiss into his mess of hair.]

And I'm glad to have you as a friend, Greg. There's no one sweeter or more understanding.