[He is, in fact, doing just that. He's awkwardly sprawled across an arm chair, eyes fixed on the screen as he does his best to make quick movements to stay ahead and stay on track - as any good player should when showing their Mario Kart prowess.
He doesn't look up when he hears footsteps in the hall, because that would interrupt his flow. But he will, do the dumb thing and call out into the empty house.]
( she's going to have to school you. then again, you got an international education and she got one in mystic falls, a small town worth of a horror movie.
she unwinds her scarf as she steps down into the living room high ceilings. it's a house where everything echoes. far from the low ceilings of the Lockwood properties. )
Yeah, it's me.
( she remembers mario kart. she remembers matt and tyler being glued to mario kart. and jeremy and his video games. boys.
she perches on the arm chair, eyeing the television. )
When they let me, I liked being Princess Peach. I trounced them after that, though. Probably why they never asked me again.
[He glances up at her with a lazy grin as he crosses the finish line. He holds up the controller in her direction. He could use the opportunity to up his game.]
Yeah, enough time for dinner before the big meeting.
[He makes a face. He'll never be involved in the cloak and dagger before hand, being the spare, but he always does look forward to the solstice celebrations.]
Tomorrow'll be more fun. Today's mostly a bunch of waiting around.
[He nods, picking up one of the knives and goes to town. His knifework is not the greatest, but it's all going to the same place, right? Who really cares what it looks like?]
So how long are you going to stay after the solstice?
I like your mom. And dad. I wasn't raised in all of this like you. I think they balance it really well. Speaking of ( She raises a pretty dirty, spiced hand. ) any homework you need to do?
[It's definitely a case of senioritis as he's already been accepted to school so he doesn't have to put a huge amount of effort in to graduate, but he's not a terrible student.]
But I finished it all earlier in the week. I wanted to be free.
[Because what's the point of a holiday if you have to do homework.]
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He doesn't look up when he hears footsteps in the hall, because that would interrupt his flow. But he will, do the dumb thing and call out into the empty house.]
Bonnie?
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she unwinds her scarf as she steps down into the living room high ceilings. it's a house where everything echoes. far from the low ceilings of the Lockwood properties. )
Yeah, it's me.
( she remembers mario kart. she remembers matt and tyler being glued to mario kart. and jeremy and his video games. boys.
she perches on the arm chair, eyeing the television. )
When they let me, I liked being Princess Peach. I trounced them after that, though. Probably why they never asked me again.
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[He glances up at her with a lazy grin as he crosses the finish line. He holds up the controller in her direction. He could use the opportunity to up his game.]
Wanna play?
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I promised I'd do some of the sauce and meat prep, but feel free to keep talking.
( the kitchen with equally high ceilings? right there behind him. )
They said they'd be home around 7?
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[He makes a face. He'll never be involved in the cloak and dagger before hand, being the spare, but he always does look forward to the solstice celebrations.]
Tomorrow'll be more fun. Today's mostly a bunch of waiting around.
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She reaches into the freezer drawer of the fridge to grab the veal she's going to season. )
You know, sometimes waiting around can be fun. Ramps up the anticipation. Makes tomorrow even more fun like you say. Did you... want to help me?
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Sure. I'm always good for chopping things.
[And he'll wash his hands after making his way into the kitchen.]
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( She also stole some scallions for her breakfast. )
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So how long are you going to stay after the solstice?
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I don't know. I don't really stick to a schedule these days. I go where I'm needed. Or asked.
( It's a little like high school in that way, but she is at least free of borders now. )
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I'm sure that Mom wouldn't mind having you around. If you wanted to stay.
[And that definitely has nothing to do at all with the fact that Bonnie doesn't actively ignore him, unlike other visitors they've had in the past.]
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( she gestures back, rubbing the chicken. )
Or, are you graduated?
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[It's definitely a case of senioritis as he's already been accepted to school so he doesn't have to put a huge amount of effort in to graduate, but he's not a terrible student.]
But I finished it all earlier in the week. I wanted to be free.
[Because what's the point of a holiday if you have to do homework.]
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( She smiles, setting the chicken breasts aside, washing her hands. )
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Is that a bad thing?
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( her teenage years were much bloodier than his, but she still had some of the same principles. )
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[He may have learned that from experience.]
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( Sometimes, she had no choice. It was a wonder they all graduated. (It was compulsion.) )
Speaking of. Tonight. It's you and me, Danny. Whatever you want to do. After dinner.
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[He glances over to her with a smirk as he finishes chopping one of the scallions.]
Mario Kart. I will make you put your money where your mouth is.
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( But maybe he just really.. wants to play Mario Kart. )
Fine. But, don't blame me when I kick your ass.
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[And he knows what she meant, but they deserve to have some fun every once in a while.]
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( She comes around to sit in one of the stools. All that's left is for his parents to come home. )
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[And while they're waiting, Danny's phone pings in the background. He reaches for it and pulls it back over with a frown.]
Guess it really is just you and me. That's Bridget, and she says that she and my parents are just going right to the meeting.
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( And ovens and one pan bakes. So, she goes over to her bag and gets her own phone, Googling what she needs to find. )
How good are you, culinarily?
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I can prep ingredients but if it's something I have to sit and watch, it will burn.
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