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[umbreon_blacky]

Hahaha. It seems the change in weather lately has me feeling a little, well, under the weather. I hope that's all it is, anyway. It's a shame I won't be gracing the halls with my presence much this week, but I'll be sure to make up for it later

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[pitticus]

Oh, Miss Blacky, you're sick? Please get better soon! That doesn't sound like fun.

It's good to know there are a lot of birthdays to look forward to this month. Can you tell me a few names ahead of time so I have them in mind?

[umbreon_blacky]

Ah, but it'll pass. It always does.

Hmm... Well, it seems young miss Nyx has a birthday on Halloween... and mine is on the 24th, though I nearly forgot about that!

[pitticus]

Halloween. I keep hearing about it, and I looked it up, but what is it exactly? What is it supposed to celebrate?

[umbreon_blacky]

There are tons of stories surrounding the holiday. The most popular one, if I recall correctly, is that the boundary between this world and the world of the dead is at its thinnest during Halloween night, and that all manner of ghosts and demons can slip into our realm at this time. People would carve terrifying faces into pumpkins to discourage these beings from entering their home, and dress up to blend in with them and... they must have left some sort of offering at their door too. I can't imagine where else the candy tradition would come from, aside from corporations inventing an excuse to sell things.

Hmm. That should be right. I'll have to double check.

[sicklypriest]

Oh dear. It is the sick season, isn't it? Ha, that doesn't expel me from getting sick year-round. If only there was a better way to prepare for it! I hope you get well soon. And now at least I can look forward to staying in bed next week for sure. What fun. Sigh...

[umbreon_blacky]

Ah, goodness... Have you tried eating rare candies? I'm not sure if it works the same for humans, but eating them throughout my life has strengthened my immune system, however slightly.

[sicklypriest]

Ah, no, I've never heard of rare candies. It sounds interesting, to say the least. Maybe I haven't seen one before because they're 'rare'? That could be it.

[umbreon_blacky]

Ha ha, perhaps! There are some places you can buy them from, but they get shipments in limited quantities and they're always so expensive. You could try finding them in caves, but come to think of it that's kind of gross. I can't believe he fed me those...!

[pedaltothemetal]

[This is Falcon in the parking lot

just kind of

staring at it

and wondering who on earth would buy a car in that shade of radioactive puke.

Though he kind of assumes that from the lack of plates and tags that it's Blacky's. So he might be pulling together some paperwork for her so it can actually...you know. Be driven.

Also permit test paperwork. YOU WILL NOT ESCAPE THE 1984 TOYOTA CAMRY.]

[umbreon_blacky]

[SHE'S COLOURBLIND OKAY ALL SHE KNEW WAS THAT ALL THE OTHER GREEN CARS WERE COVERED IN GRASS.

Okay Falcon let's go driving vroom vroom all of my dudes must molest your shiftstick at least once.]

[monotreme_101]

I'm sorry to hear you aren't feeling well, Miss Blacky - Is there anything you need from town while you're staying indoors?

And I'm looking forward to Halloween again this year - I still don't know what my costume is gonna be. (I'd wear my Superman costume again but I was told you're supposed to be something different each year.)

[umbreon_blacky]

I need... a loan. *SOB* Ah, I should be fine with what's available here. Thank you for your offer, though - I'll let you know if I think of anything.

You can wear the same costume more than once, but it's a little more exciting if you switch things up. Perhaps something will call out to you while looking through costumes... Would you like the keys to the costume department? I trust you won't destroy everything. ♥

[monotreme_101]

OK! I can get to and from the city center pretty fast so it's really no trouble if you do think of something.

And that would be real nice of you, thanks Miss Blacky! I'll be sure to leave everything in one piece. =)

[whitedeviljack]

[[Upon stepping out into the parking lot this morning to start his daily routine which involved making rounds in the golf cart, Raiden discovered a SHINY, NEW GREEN LAMBORGHINI parked REALLY CLOSE to his golf cart. He might of mumbled something about it being parked too close on purpose and what kind of arrogant, fat-headed douche would take up almost two spaces like that ect ect.

Then, later, the blonde janitorman checked his staff mailbox and oh! What was that? Someone put their car keys in his box by mistake? HOW PUZZLING. Oh wait, there was a note...?

I hope this is a better birthday gift than pink hair. "..." Blacky...?

It did not take Raiden's disbelieving mind long to put two and two together, and he ran back with the fury of a million excited, boyish [BUT TOTALLY BADASS] sparkles to the parking lot. If this was what he thought it was and from who he thought it was AND WHERE DID SHE GET ALL THAT MONEY FROM...

The keys fit. Into the shiny new, green Lamborghini. Surely this was some elaborate prank? Tentatively, he tried

[umbreon_blacky]

[[Oh man it was way too early in the morning day for this, especially when Blacky wasn't feeling at her best and whoever it was had better have the best excuse ever for dragging her out of bed like this or she would be grumpy.

She was likely to be grumpy anyway.

She didn't even bother tying her hair back or dressing up all nice in fancy. She pulled on her ~*~special Umbreon PJs~*~ and begrudgingly opened the door.]]

Whaaat.

[whitedeviljack]

[[It was the best excuse ever like you don't even know. Raiden is standing there looking entirely excited and calm it's almost frightening.

He looks super seriously excited and jingles the keys, ready to say something but his jaw hangs loose for a second before he so TACTFULLY points at her and her sleepy time attire.]]

...I never pictured you a pajama person. [[as a matter of fact.]]

[umbreon_blacky]

I'm not. I usually sleep in the nude. [WHOOPS TIME FOR A SUBJECT CHANGE! Blacky is just going to take notice of the keys and give the best grin she can manage while still out of it.]

It's an alright car, right?