attempt number fifteen ♓ (action) (dictated)

[autophoenix]

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[luthored]

I've had to work on Valentines Day. It's not so bad, really, so long as you're in the right mindset.

[autophoenix]

What mindset's the right one to deal with a dozen mushy couples and an equal number of depressed, single bar patrons?

[luthored]

Being grateful that you don't have to put any effort into planning a 'romantic night'. Knowing you don't have to get all dolled up and no one will care.

[ by 'all dolled up' she really means 'shaving your legs' but that's kind of tactless to publicly say ]

Of course they're all excuses, but with the right mindset one can believe anything.

[autophoenix]

Now if only the Lux would start accepting sweatpants as part of the dress code, I'd really be able to appreciate the freedom to not get dolled up. [ sigh ] You're right, though. I just have to take deep breaths and think of all the reasons I'm happy exactly where I am.

[ ... she's happy? After the past month happy seems kind of foreign. ]

[luthored]

[ yeah that makes her pause. 'happy exactly where i am' are not the words lana would use, but she can go with it ]

Maybe it'll help if I take you up on your offer and swing by. It's at the castle, right?

[autophoenix]

Yeah, but I know you're not big on the whole castle thing. You don't have to if you don't want to get swamped with the lovebug.

[luthored]

I don't mind. I think I'm pretty prepared for this one, at least.

[ though tbh she has no idea what to specifically prepare for. she's just going to be keeping an eye out for cupid and arrows ]

[autophoenix]

Well, if it makes you feel better, aside from looking like we're stuck in a themed high school dance, I haven't noticed anything weird going on. No turtledoves in sight.

I'd like it if you came by, though.

[luthored]

Knowing this place likes to keep us on our toes, I wouldn't be surprised if it does nothing today to get us relaxed, then bombards us with something tomorrow.

[ tap tap ]

All right. Give me about fifteen.

[autophoenix]

All right, I'll be there. Trying to be a little more optimistic than that.

[ She'll beat Lana there despite her detour with Oliver, and will have ... a ring of some kind on that is nondescript at the moment by the time she's behind the bar, entertaining patrons. ]