i'm leaving you my last curse

[bravebartender]

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[moralitypolice]

( She nods, she can see that. )

And, you didn't have to wait weeks for word of anything. Or anyone. You can go off on your own and check in and come back together whenever you want. Like for Thanksgiving.

[indurare]

Precisely. Wonderful invention.

[At least in her opinion.]

I'm sure it's certainly made your international travel easier.

[moralitypolice]

It's made staying in touch easier. You've heard of my international travel?

( Is she Bennett famous or does Damon not have anything better to talk about? )

So, you and Damon?

[indurare]

[Melanie raises an eyebrow, glancing to see where the man in question is in the room before turning back to Bonnie.]

What about me and Damon?

[AKA what are you fishing for, Ms. Bennet?]

[moralitypolice]

We're not as close as we once were, but I can see that - he likes your company.

( He she can do some good before disappearing again, especially for Damon - even though he doesn't deserve it - she will. )

[indurare]

We've been friends for a long time.

[Know someone for over a century and you get very comfortable in their presence.]

I've always enjoyed his, even at his most cantankerous.

[moralitypolice]

You don't get to be Damon's friend without the cantankerous. How long have you been Damon's friend? All of you?

( He knows them well, she guesses? How did he never mention them? )

[indurare]

[Oh, that is a question.]

Sometime after the Civil War, I believe. When we were living in Atlanta. I don't think I was truly aware of him, however, until after he turned Scarlett. I was also married at the time and Ashley did not care for him, so we didn't spend true time together until Scarlett turned me in 1873.

[moralitypolice]

Ashley wasn't my favorite character, if I remember correctly. The movie blurs together, to be honest. They show it every year in the square. There was a petition that went around last year to change the movie entirely.

( On the end of the table, Buffy takes a seat by Danny, momentarily distracted by Damon following her boyfriend into the kitchen.

No, she leaves brother things to the brothers, unless they need to bring her into it.

"How are you doing with everything?" )

[undermyfeet]

["It's what Ashley deserves, truly. And I, for one would thank them if they did."

Danny glances up at her, before giving a small shrug.]

It's ... a lot. Doing the job is hard, especially since I'm still a kid and a lot of them are still working on respecting me. But we're figuring it out.

[attainathons]

Heavy is the druid head?

( She can relate. )

Is it better having Bonnie and Isaac there with you? They were, weren't they?

[undermyfeet]

Yeah, it is. I can vent to them without it being venting to someone I'm in charge of.

[And there is definitely some venting with certain members of the community.]

Also when I need a gut check because I felt like I was losing my mind.

[attainathons]

Hard calls get caller. It isn't just your coven, is it? It's others? Across Europe or just in England? That's a lot to hold on your shoulders. You get how special this is, right? You're getting through it. It means something, Danny. On the hardest days. Remember that, okay?

( Okay? )

[undermyfeet]

[Danny nods, because he needs to hear it.]

Isaac's been helping me make allies with some of the other supernatural communities too. So we're not on our own anymore.

[attainathons]

You're building a network. You're leading.

( And then, because she's Buffy. )

And how's Lizzie?

[undermyfeet]

[And with that, he perks up considerably.]

Lizzie's great. I mean, time zones still suck, but we've been talking about her coming out for winter break to visit.

[attainathons]

I'm sure you're already planning activities. Gushing to everyone about her?

( Do boys do that? )

[undermyfeet]

[Sometimes they do that. When they have people to gush to. He's still working on rebuilding his local friendships.]

I'm trying not to plan too much in case she decides she wants to be spontaneous, but I'm making a list of options.

[attainathons]

Oh yeah, that is classic Lizzie. But, I hope she'd give you enough of a heads up.

( Buffy looks around, sees that a lot has been eaten so far. )

Do you mind giving me a hand with the desserts? We have a few trays in the oven and I only have these two arms. They can slay, but they can't carry four trays of brownies.

[undermyfeet]

Sure!

[He's grateful to have something to do, other than making small talk. He glances over at the plates before reaching for one of the platters.]

Should we take some of the food back in?

[attainathons]

I guess, if people are done. Sure. Let's clear. We can be two kinds of helpful.

( She stacks the empty plates she finds, or the ones that look the most finished. )

[prettyclothes]

[Danny will do the same, and they will head back into the kitchen with their spoils, Scarlett speaks up from the bar, looking over the bottles.]

Buffy, I do believe we may be in need of more wine.

[attainathons]

( Damon emerges as Scarlett mentions they need a replenishing, and she looks at the first two people as she's exiting. )

Damon, Westley. Can you guys grab a few more cases?

( Vampire strength can bring up a few at the time and the way they're drinking. She doesn't wait for a response and disappears into the kitchen.

Damon just locks eyes with Wes. Shrugs. He's not the one with the problem. )

[mojitos]

[Wes takes a breath before excusing himself from Faith and moving to join Damon.]

Lead the way.

[Scarlett flashes him a be nice look as he passes by her and she makes her way to the balcony.]

[unforgivably]

( He leads Wes back down the hallway and down the winding stone stairs. )

Lucky us, we get an assignment.