A Modest Proposal [open to Sasha and Mortimer]

[vicioussweetie]

Alison had never been a particularly sneaky person. Oh, she tried from time to time to surprise people, but she hadn't the patience for much long-term planning of presents and delights. The fact she'd managed to keep mum about Sunday night's dinner plans for more than a day was a great testament to her determination

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[jumpyspringy]

*Mortimer comes down early dressed in black slacks and a dove grey silk shirt. He fidgets slightly whenever he tries to stand still.*

Everything looks great. Especially you.

[vicioussweetie]

"Thank you, darling." Ali holds a hand out to him. "You look wonderful."

[jumpyspringy]

*He takes her hand and squeezes it.* Thank you.

[chill_whispers]

Sasha comes down a little while after Mortimer, at the usual time for dinner, dressed as nicely as usual for dinner, though not nicer; this time, she will be genuinely surprised. Even the spiders have opted for discretion in this. So it is with pleased surprise that she notes the splendor of the meal that has been prepared, and of her darlings. "Oh... my... this is lovely. Is this a special occasion?"

[vicioussweetie]

"Today's supposed to be a happy day, love." Ali smiles brightly. "What's better for a happy day than a nice meal?"

[chill_whispers]

"Few things of which I know, I grant," she answers with a smile. "Is all of this your work? Truly, it is a marvel."

[vicioussweetie]

"I had help. It's really a joint venture." She grins mischeviously for a moment. "Would you care to sit?"