["I'll go wherever you want to go," Stefan replies, as his presence is not required by anyone. "Damon seems to be staying here, but that doesn't mean I have to." And Buffy is quickly becoming the anchor and main consideration for his day-to-day life.]
If you do decide to stay in New Orleans, I think that would make even more interesting color. But I'm sure quick visits could be just as exciting.
That's us. We bring the excitement. I do like the city, though! I'm just... more small town girl? We moved to Sunnydale when I was sixteen and I think that part kind of stuck.
["Can't complain. Realizing I may know more people at this wedding than I originally thought."
Benny nods because fair enough.]
Personally, I'm on your side. Small town with a lot of trees is generally my preferred place to settle down, though working with the Underground, you spend more time moving around than you do standing still.
( Faith does NOT give good parent, and that will be a discussion. But, she shakes that feeling off and Buffy beats her to a reaction. Thank you, Buffy.
"Most of us on the slayer side of the fence have are very low contact with our family. Or, no contact, if we're talking about Hank Summers who may or may not still be in Italy with his secretary.
The supernatural isn't easy on anyone. But I'm from a family of werewolves, so it makes it a little easier.
[He was born, not cursed, more akin to Scott McCall than Tyler Lockwood. But that doesn't mean he isn't all too aware of how the supernatural can complicate things.]
And it sounds like if that's where he'd rather be, you're better off without him.
As they're catching up with the rest of the Slayer crew, Felicity slips into the space on Brogan's arm. She's not, for some reason, expecting to see Laz and Lucia - more to the point, to make eye contact with Laz dead on.
This is not good. Well, it's not bad, but ... complicated. Let's go with complicated.
She gives Brogan's arm a squeeze, because she knows meeting his family is coming but before they get too far down that road, she knows she needs to deal with hers.]
( Brogan kisses her cheek, finding his parents and nieces, first.
Laz leans forward, exchanging pleasantries with Stefan. Smiling when he looks back, he freezes, because, no, he isn't expecting her to be here. She was in one very high profile picture, unnamed, which is sloppy for people like them. But, Connie outed her in the previous months.
He stands, and steps in front and by the people in his row, meeting her by the end. )
I'm going to have to bring him to dinner now, aren't I?
["I mean, I would have brought him to dinner with Connie before I attended his brother's wedding, but you do you." Lucia flashes her a smile and Felicity wrinkles her nose at her.]
She likes his music, so you have that going for you. ( She asked Laz to get his records. She actually meant his records. She's big on vinyl. ) Have you spent all this time with him?
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If you do decide to stay in New Orleans, I think that would make even more interesting color. But I'm sure quick visits could be just as exciting.
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( The L.A. in her definitely took a step back. )
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[But it does feel a little less like you know everyone around.]
I'm sure you'll find the right place to settle.
["We have plenty of time to figure it out," Stefan agrees, knowing that Buffy would like to set down roots sooner or later.]
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( This coming from Faith who takes a seat behind Buffy, Stefan, and Freya. Next to her date, the narration assumes. )
Me, I go where the action is. Hardly ever leave it one place too long.
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It's been months since Halloween, but Freya does remember Faith. She's rather hard to forget.
In the meantime, Benny does settle next to her, offering Buffy and Stefan a smile and a nod.]
Nice to see you both again. Thinking about moving to New Orleans?
[Stefan shrugs. "More like keeping our options open."]
Nothing wrong with that either.
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( Very fond memories.
"There are, currently, too many options as opposed to not enough. But, we'll get choosy," Buffy helps. )
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Benny nods because fair enough.]
Personally, I'm on your side. Small town with a lot of trees is generally my preferred place to settle down, though working with the Underground, you spend more time moving around than you do standing still.
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( She relives one steamy memory, but sits back and bumps shoulders with her guy.
Faith refers to the old commercial with a smirk. )
See, Mikey gets it. This is why we work, Ben.
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["I take it you started somewhere with small town and trees?" Stefan asks, and Benny nods.]
I did. Family's still out there, though it's been a minute since I've seen them face to face.
[He's looking forward to an upcoming opportunity, though he hasn't discussed it with the woman next to him yet. He's waiting for the right moment.]
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"Most of us on the slayer side of the fence have are very low contact with our family. Or, no contact, if we're talking about Hank Summers who may or may not still be in Italy with his secretary.
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[He was born, not cursed, more akin to Scott McCall than Tyler Lockwood. But that doesn't mean he isn't all too aware of how the supernatural can complicate things.]
And it sounds like if that's where he'd rather be, you're better off without him.
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( "He tried for exactly one year after he and my mom split. And then he stayed out of the picture. That is no longer a scab I pick at," Buffy admits.
Not the time to mention her mom, though, as Jeremy and Dawn make their way into the same row as Faith and Benny!
"We're not late, are we? The Uber got lost in the hotel's parking lot?" Jeremy says, frustratingly. )
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Lucia and Laz are not far behind Jeremy and Dawn, sliding onto the Slayer side of the aisle and flashing them all a smile.]
Don't we all clean up nice.
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( "Managing," he confirms with a smile. Willow and Giles, after a small hug at the back of the church, join the proceedings as well.
"Lucia!" she says, sliding in and over and pulling her in for a big hug.
"Hello everyone. Lovely day for a wedding," Giles says. )
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As they're catching up with the rest of the Slayer crew, Felicity slips into the space on Brogan's arm. She's not, for some reason, expecting to see Laz and Lucia - more to the point, to make eye contact with Laz dead on.
This is not good. Well, it's not bad, but ... complicated. Let's go with complicated.
She gives Brogan's arm a squeeze, because she knows meeting his family is coming but before they get too far down that road, she knows she needs to deal with hers.]
I'll be right back.
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Laz leans forward, exchanging pleasantries with Stefan. Smiling when he looks back, he freezes, because, no, he isn't expecting her to be here. She was in one very high profile picture, unnamed, which is sloppy for people like them. But, Connie outed her in the previous months.
He stands, and steps in front and by the people in his row, meeting her by the end. )
Felicity.
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[She shifts slightly so that she can see Laz's wife around him.]
Lu. Fancy seeing you here. Can we just ... not tell Connie about this?
[Lucia smirks as she leans forward. "Oh, babe. She already knows."
Felicity's eyebrows go up and she looks back at Laz to confirm.]
... No.
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You landed in a magazine. Your picture's up on the fridge.
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[She wrinkles her nose as she processes that.]
I'm going to have to bring him to dinner now, aren't I?
["I mean, I would have brought him to dinner with Connie before I attended his brother's wedding, but you do you." Lucia flashes her a smile and Felicity wrinkles her nose at her.]
Don't make fun of me.
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( She can't be surprised. )
She likes his music, so you have that going for you. ( She asked Laz to get his records. She actually meant his records. She's big on vinyl. ) Have you spent all this time with him?
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[And some of it was Avery stuff, though that's still in progress.]
But sort of, yeah. He invited me to come out on tour with him.
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( And he's impressed. )
What's he like?
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[She pauses as she glances back over her shoulder to where Brogan is standing and considers before shrugging.]
... unexpected, I think. I definitely didn't see him coming.
[He saw her though, and that's something she's still trying to figure out how to feel about it.]
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( He's upper echelon. He smiles, finally, and brings her in close for a hug. )
You look good, Felicity.
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So do you. It's good to see you.
[She then pulls back with a smile.]
I see you later at the reception. Right now I gotta go ...
[She waves a hand in the direction of Brogan. Time to be asked lots of questions by the family. She'll be fine and appropriately vague.]
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