2020-01-26 - Jessica's Impromptu Birthday

Currently Grace and Kim seem to be sitting and enjoying some drinking after Hera ran off. Talking and relaxing some. Probably a little bit of time having passed since Hera left. The blush on Grace's cheeks probably having just settled moments ago though. "So, what else fun have you been up to?" Asked of Kim.

Hera finally heads back to join her friends and manages to find a bottle of wine. This one is peach and muscadine though and, assuming that they are both at Vivid Dreams, Queso decides to make an appearance. He purrs a little and goes to nuzzle Kim's foot if she's close by. Hera only snickers a little and says, "He seems to like artists though, Maggi is his favorite."

Kim taps her cheek "I'm not sure you want to know my idea of fun. But I did manage to just beat A20 on all classes in Slay the Spire." she says proud of her achievement and she knows enough not to go too much into her geek stuff around most people. Their eyes just sort of do that glaze over. "How about you?" she replies to Grace. And there is neko-kun rubbing against foot. Reaching down she gives him some pets. "Maggi's a artist? I didn't know that. Couldn't sleep Hera?"

Grace smiles and nods to Kim, "I've heard of that, but not too familias." She admits. Not seeming to mind the geek stuff. She knows that she often geek out over her own stuff after all. "Oh, just the usual. I did manage to do a corkscrew shooting star press though. And looking forward to Royal Rumble." Stopping there as well though, no need for too much details. snickers at Hera's words. "It seems like it." A small smile offered to Queso as well. Letting Hera answer Kim's question. "Are we being too loud? Or just felt like sitting a bit longer with us?" She asks, shifting to let Hera sit. And also to offer some petting to Queso. If able to.

Hera shakes her head and says, "No no, you both are fine, perfectly fine. I just had a lot of things going through my head, no big deal. I think Hans will stay upstairs for the time being though. He seems to like getting into the bed with me. Sometimes Queso does, sometimes he doesn't." She shrugs and replies, "Well, her boyfriend Leon definitely is. For whatever reason Queso just picked her as his favorite. She does ask though, "Slay the Spire?"

And the cat is in a happy mood. He purrs and purrs and purrs some more and then, even if Grace smells of Winston, he brushes against the pro wrestler for some petting.

Kim ahs "Well it's not for everyone. Which is fine. We all get our own thing. My hobbies just tend to be all over the place." she nods to Grace having no idea what the corkscrew thing is, but it sounds impressive. Rpyal Rumble she say at least heard of "So you are on the card...eh ticket then? That is so cool." she looks over to Hera "Too many thoughts about Rebecca?" offering a guess as to what is running through the red head's mind. "Oh StS is a roguelike card game. Video game that is. Known for being pretty hard even on easy levels and...yeah just that." clearing her throat "So we were thinking about going out on the town for drinks. You maybe want to come?" because the last time Hera and her went drinking went so well.

Grace smiles at the cat, offering scratches and attention to him for the time being. "Anything we can help with?" She asks Hera, "Company, drinking and gossip if you want." She offers a bit playfully. Nodding about Maggi and Leon, "And he is quite skilled. Or am I getting people mixed up?" Gesturing towards the lighthouse picture. A smile and nod to Kim, "I'm not against it, just haven't tried it." She assures her. "Nah, just watching. Haven't really gotten enough experience to work for them all." Shrugging. "In time perhaps. But a lot of other fun promotions around." Looking between the two women. Nodding about their plan. "Indeed. If you feel up for it, would be fun for you to join us." She says to Hera, echoing Kim a bit.

Hera purses her lips for a moment and says, "Sure, I wouldn't mind such a thing. I do have to admit I kinda wish Jessica was coming with us but she has to work. There's always news going on in this town. What do you think I should wear? One thing I will not do is use that stupid miracurl thing again, that's for sure."

Again Kim putting her foot in her mouth. Giving Grace a apologetic shrug "Sorry I shouldn't have assumed things. I have ever confidence you'll get there though and maybe my friend will come through. I bet the Rumble is pretty interesting to watch. I haven't myself but I know people who it's really their thing. You'll have to tell me about these other promotions." turning her attention back to Hera "Maybe Jessica can join us later? You have great taste in clothes so whatever you want will be great!" oh the mention of the miracurl makes her frown and close her eyes for a bit. After a short and uncomfortable silence she speaks up again "I'll do your hair for you if you want." just focus on the normal.

Grace beams, "Something cute." She offers, seemingly wanting to dress up for once. "What happened last time?" Asked about the miracurl, in case she missed something. Shaking her head at Kim's words, "It's okay, promise." Smiling to her sweetly. Nodding about Jessica, as well as Hera's taste in clothes. Looking between them but not pressing it.

Hera snaps her fingers as she looks over toward the door leading to her apartment area. "Hmmm" she asks, "I wonder if I should not do the black dress bit. I think that's a good standard look but, maybe something a bit more, colorful? As far as what happened last time, my hair got caught in this device, I had to be rescued."

Kim opens her eyes again. A relieved expression crosses her face at Grace's reassurance. "Can't go wrong with a black dress. If you are looking for something different we could see if you could fit into one of mine?" she says and then thinks about it while looking over Hera "You know probably not. My longest would be like mid thigh on you not to mention the bust. Oh what about that floral dress?" Kim just nods along to the brief recount, yep that's all that happened.

Grace ahs and nods, "I hope it didn't get too bad?" About her being caught in the device. "Black works, as does floral. Or you can go bright if you have anything." She suggests. Snickering about Hera using one of Kim's. "Well, she would be able to show off I guess. If she manages to slip into it." She jests.

Hera giggles at the mention of something floral and says, "Actually I think I have something in mind, I do. I'll be right back." She goes on up to her apartment area and then, after a few minutes, she comes back down. What is wears is somewhat floral but, even though it covers her, it definitely looks sexy. "I was going to wear this on my next date with Jessica but, no reason why I can't try it out on the town, eh? What do you two think? It it looks bad I really need to know. I need to impress my girl and all."

"I managed to get the curler off her. It is terribly broken though and I was able to fix up her hair." Kim comments to Grace "So her date got saved." taking an another of the wine. She does want to save most of it for when they head out. "Yeah I didn't think that one through enough. Still she'd look hot as a gothic loitia." talking until Hera comes back. Kim's eyes go up and down the dress and gives it a thumbs up "You look amazing. You'll definitely knock your girl off her feet in that."

Grace smiles and does give it a big thumbs up. "You look great." She assures her. "I think you'll make a great impression wearing this then." Applauding Kim as well. "Well then, Kim. The saver of dates." She offers with a playful wink. Nodding agreeingly to Kim's comments. "I need to run home briefly as well now. I am too under dressed." Rising to brush herself off. "I will see if I can match your floral style perhaps."

Hera grins and twirls around, as if she really likes showing herself off in this guise. "That's the plan." she says. "She and I have, well, taken off so well. In a way it's moving so fast I didn't really think it would happen. She is, total bliss." Then when Grace goes off to get something to wear she waves. "We will be here."

Kim blushes at the comment and wink "As good title as any...so we're meeting here and going out?" glancing at her plain street clothes "Alright I need to get changed as well, do my make-up, and my hair...eh after I do Hera's hair." Giving a smile to the artist "I am so happy for you. Really and truly you deserve it." getting up herself to first help Hera out before getting herself ready.

Grace smiles and nods, "See you all here in a bit then. And need me to help with anything before I leave?" If yes, she will help out. Then poofing to go get changed. She does live quite close so she won't be gone too long. Hopefully.

Hera grins as she looks back over to Kim and says, "She's a good friend. On Christmas Eve I didn't have anyone to spend it with and she came by to check on me. That really meant a lot. You, think she's pretty don't you?" Of course she asks this after Grace left the room. No need to see just how much Kim could really blush.

Kim ohs "That is really nice of her. She does seem like a good friend and easy to get along with." what Hera says next hits her like a bombshell and her cheeks do redden again. "I mean I do. I told her so myself after warning that I can get flirty after drinking, but we are both sorta seeing people. At least that was my impression. So I don't know. My life was easier and simpler back in Portland when all friends where behind a screen with sometimes meeting IRL." she ends with a shrug.

Hera ohs a bit and says, "I didn't realize she was seeing someone. I guess I'm a bit more bold and obvious about Jessica. No offense but I hope it's not that long haired guy who keeps putting his ass on my window. I'll still be her friend even if it was but, she's way too pretty and she's got way too much class for that. Just keep such a comment between us girls though ok? I can't help but be a bit protective of her, she is a good friend of mine and all but, if she's happy and safe, that's what matters to me." But gossip abounds and she asks, "So who is she seeing?"

"I honestly don't know who it is. We didn't talk about who we were seeing. We probably would have gotten into it then you came back down. I'm fine with keeping it between us. Believe me with butt boy I'd love to shove my boot so far up his behind he'd be tasting leather, if I was the violent type. Which I'm not." Kim quickly adds after that imagery "I think you are in the right to want to look after her. All that really matters is that she is happy and safe, as you said."

Hera sighs a bit at the thought of it, "I just really really hope it's not that long haired asshole. With the way he grabbed her hips like that, I really don't think he has much respect for women. He hasn't been around too much lately. I guess we should schedule a class before he comes back."

Grace is probably gone for a bit. Changing clothes, doing her makeup and hair, so on. Missing a conversation or two. Whoever it is the butt stuff probably didn't get any points. When she does return she is in her own floral dress. A bit tighter fit, and darker, but hopefully being a nice fit with Hera and Kim. "Hi! How is it going?" She asks as she smoothes out her dress.

Kim ahs "He actually came by twice today and didn't do anything. Well he waved the first time. Wait he grabbed her hips?" and then subject dropped when Grace comes back in. She looks over the nice dress that she has chosen "A sugoi. You look great! That really suits you...and I'm still like this. Alright this time I am really going to go change." oh wait Grace said something "It's going. I shouldn't be too long." as she starts to head out. Where does the time go.

Hera groans at the mention of Everette and says, "Doesn't surprise me, not at all. I told you that he grabbed my ass one time and I pounded his foot so hard he limped the entire evening, right?" Yeah, who could forget /that/ story. "Like I said, no class." It seems like the girls are ready for a night out. Grace left and returned wearing a lovely dress and Hera is wearing one that, while long, may leave little to the imagination if she would strike the right pose https://fsb.zobj.net/crop.php?r=HkMC3EAbYPYr4rt_Oh1LSxEvpW7GZ85j_i1P03BWKTgoCk3UUS6ZIrrcozqVhR3qtNzoIshERuu3C9us93KNrGz7PReQ25vqUcZl1zhWOfrvSC8GabR5Mt-l1Pbb7Kvzok5VI8d5KcPVcq95. "Oh Grace, you look great, you really do! So, where exactly are we going for drinks?"

Grace smiles and nods to Kim, "See you soon." a bright smile before looking to Hera, brushing some hair aside. "You look great." She assures Hera again. "Did I miss anything?" She asks before shrugging a bit. "No idea. Depend on what we want to do as well, other than drinks." She does wear heels as well, so at the compliment she does do a bit of a spin. "Thanks!"

Hera shakes her head and says, "No uhm, nope but." She sighs as she admits there's something that is on her mind. With a bit of a sheepish tone to her voice she asks, "Are you dating that guy with the long hair that's a wrestler? You know, the one who I threw my shoe at? Look I'll be your friend whether you are or not but, I'm just curious."

Grace sighs shrugging a bit at Hera's question. "Complicated. He's not a wrestler though, just helping me out." Pondering for a moment. "I was thinking about it, but doesn't feel like he wants that. Even if he tries to say that he does. And after the butt thing, I'm not talking to him." She admits. "So... Yes? No?" She says and sighs. Clearly on the fence. Studying Hera some, nodding. Smiling. "Thanks. And as I said, I don't know. He's been a jerk lately, so not really feeling it though." Shaking her head again, "Sorry. Tonight should be a fun night out, I shouldn't ruin it." Giving Hera a hug in thanks though.

Jessica got the call and, even though she is trying to track down those at the explosion, drinks with her girlfriend and her friends sounded like a good idea. The reporter is rather smitten and, dammit, she is going to make an effort with this amazing woman. A floral theme? She can do this. Somewhere in the back of her closet will be a floral dress...hopefully it still fits.

Jessica's old VW bug making its way to the meeting spot at the Gallery. She knows the way quite well now. It sputters to a halt outside and Jessica dashes in from the drizzle, coat over her dress until inside. "Hey!" she greets with a smile. "Hope I didn't keep you all waiting." She stares at Hera for a long moment. Mouth open in awe. "Wow. You look incredible." Quickly adding for Grace, "You look great too." But then she is all eyes on Hera again. (https://i.pinimg.com/originals/bc/84/a4/bc84a4ed6af742942693a2f47ddf99a0.jpg)

Kim comes back after awhile and ready to go out. Dressed in her go to gothic loitia style. How many of these things does she have? Sooo many. Red and black dress with frills with lace and long. Black hat with a rose holding a feather. Red gloves and black stockings. Hair done up in pigtails <https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/10409359_10153734803179070_8788656173249316621_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&_nc_oc=AQm5bWp9KjFw4FaHYbdUR7S5RvOBmx6xLwEb-En2_zUL-sdKyWzezBFbZeK598tVRLh2qzzDr5tNNSYJIzM9POCe&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=574e4555951222de2258715fb95d5c77&oe=5E2E8931> Coming into the store and doing a twirl for all those present. "So do I look fab or drab?" ending it putting a gloved finger up to her painted black lips and doing her best I know I'm so cute face. Ready to catch up on the conversations and get those much need drinks.

Hera tries not to frown when Grace mentions it's complicated and she is able to maintain her polite demeanor. "You just...." she can't help but sigh a little. Grace is just too damn perfect but she just couldn't verbalize it. When Kim steps in she grins, "You are so good at doing hair, really, it looks wonderful, really." But then Jessica steps in and Hera immediately stares at her. "Stop the press, seriously, oh wow, that's a true vision of a heartbreaker." Yeah her face gets on that wistful look and she stares at the dark haired beauty, "You might need to call the medics. I think I might stop breathing. Have either of you ever seen a woman so beautiful?"

Grace snickers and smiles to Jessica. "You look great." She assures her. A glance to Hera though at the sigh, raising a brow. "What? Be honest." She tell her, perhaps feeling a bit silly. Though then stepping aside. Letting Jessica oogle Hera for a bit, and the other way around. A small smile on her lips, quite happy for her friend. Her own hands clasping in front of her as they wait for now. Smiling at Kim, "You look quite cute." She offers and smiles. Grinning at Hera's reaction. "I mean, she does look amazing." She offers her support before ending up standing next to Kim to let the other two catch up. "Ready to head out?" She asks Kim with a glance and smile.

Way to make Jessica self-conscious, Hera. She blushes furiously at the praise, as welcome as it is. "You should look in the mirror, Hera, then you'd see one more beautiful." A little laugh. "And I think you're biased too." Quickly covering the distance between them as quickly as she can in heels and tight dress to hug her girlfriend and plant a passionate kiss on her lovely lips - it's been far too long. When it does break, reluctantly, she gives Kim a warm smile. "You look fabulous, Kim. That look really suits you?" An embarrassed look at Grace with her compliments. "Thanks. I did mention how good you looked, right? Where are we off to for drinks?"

Kim tips her hat to Hera "Thank you." and when all of her attention goes to Jessica, well that's just normal. She has to suppress a little giggle but adding her own voice to the compliments to Jessica "You look very good." smiling to Grace "You are too kind for someone who looks so cute themselves. Yeah I'm all ready. Where is good to get drinks in this town?" tilting her head towards Jessica "I think so as well. I do so adore being able to dress up. But heap loads of compliments to the pretty Hera. You know she wore that dress with you in mind?" not trying to embarrass Hera, just meaning the looks is for Jessica mostly.

Hera is still in /her/ gallery so a bit of public affection wouldn't be all that public, right? Doubtful she would keep her feelings at bay when it comes to Jessica anyway. "Well, some bias is ok sweetheart." Yeah, she's tempted to let her emotions get the best of her and she playfully tugs at Jessica's lower lip with her own teeth. It's a sensual and playful nip, and with a happy giggle she looks back to her friends. Grace did ask a good question though so, she better not avoid it, "It's just...Grace, you can do better, so much better than him. He's a serious jerk and, he doesn't respect women at all. I mean look at you, you're young, kind, you can do better than that...oaf."

Grace does blush a bit at the compliment from Kim, "Thanks." Shrugging about where to go. "One of the bars? Or the firefly club? I'm still getting used to this town." She admits. Grinning at Kim's words about Hera dressing up for Jessica. It's true, but still amusing. Eyes do widen a bit at Hera's words, lowering her head and nodding. Probably agreeing that he is a jerk though. Then a small smile offered to Hera. "Thanks." She did want her to be honest. Worrying some at her dress, but trying to move on then. "Then let us go out and have fun." A wider smile then. A smile and nod to Jessica as well. "You did, and thanks again." Seeming grateful for the compliments though.

Running up to the door of the gallery with her thigh-length dress coat over a dress in a dark hue -- yes, there are a few flowers! -- Harper pulls the door open and breezes inside with an abrupt look of relief. Her cheeks are flushed. She may or may not have run a couple of blocks in those heels, concerned she might have arrived too late. One final exhalation and she heads up to Hera and Jessica, giving each woman a kiss on the cheek then doling out smiles to the other women present. "Hi. I'm Harper."

"She wore it for me?" Jessica asks Kim before taking in Hera's dress once more with a sigh of longing. "She knows me pretty well already." An arm wrapping around Hera's waist while discussions are made about... "Who are we talking about? Sorry, none of my business. Sure, The Firefly Club. Two If By Sea. Since we're dressed up so nice, I guess the Club?" Though Jessica is a local, she was never the clubbing type - to no one's surprise. "Harper! So glad you could come!" Jessica gives her BFF a hug and a kiss to the cheek in return. "You look incredible" she sighs before looking at the group as a whole. "Seriously, ladies, this town is about to have its world rocked. Let's party!"

Kim gives a sly wink to Grace at the sight of the blush. Turnabout is fair play after all. "I'm getting used to this town too." when the townie adds her opinion that's good enough "The club it is then. I could go ahead and...nah we're all dressed up and ready to get our drink on. But ah yeah she did." glancing over to Harper "Yeah I didn't catch your name the last time I saw you. I'm Kim. You look great by the way." and not about to touch what Grace and Hera are talking about.

Harper has no idea what Jessica is asking about, but she came in on 'she wore it for me'. "Of course she wore it for you." Harper snaps her fingers a few times up near Jessica's face in a teasing gesture. "Earth to reporter." Harper's words are laced with her laughter. "You look incredible, Hera." Harper pulls out her phone and unapologetically takes a few photos of Jessica and Hera: their own personal paparazzi. "Don't mind me. Documenting my triumph. As you were." She tucks her phone away and reaches out to squeeze Jessica's hand and scans the other women present. "Hi, Kim. Right back at you."

Hera blushes like mad now. One, she took a bold move and was up front with Grace about what she thought about her 'dating' choices and two, the secret is out, she did get the dress to try to impress her girl. "Thank you, thank you so very much. I tell you, I doubt I could forget such lovely compliments." She does sigh a little and tells Grace, "Sorry if I overstepped but if he hurts you, I will be so pissed."

Grace smiles and waves to Harper, "Hi. I'm Grace." Offered after Harper and Kim has offered their respective names. The other two seeming to know Harper already. Nodding to Jessica's question as well. "Either option works for me." Seeming happy enough to head on out with the others. Does grin a bit at the wink. Nudging her in turn. "I like the hat." She adds to Kim though. Snickering at Harper as she snaps a few pictures. Nodding agreeingly with Kim about Harper. "Indeed, I like it. You look great." She offers. Lastly snickering at Hera's words. Moving to offer one last hug to her. "Don't be. You're awesome." She assures her before turning around. "Let's go!" Pointing towards the door.

Harper smiles at Grace. "Nice to meet you, Grace. And now that I know your name, I can legally state that there will be no men hurting any women in my company." The librarian is just catching her breath and the group is ready to go. She checks her phone and taps a message.

Jessica looks rather alarmed at Harper taking photos but then just smiles and shakes her head at her friend. Rather than holding up her hand to block the 'lens', she happily gets into posing with Hera. There'll be a few kissing shots in there. "You're terrible, Harpo" she winks before off they go. A curious look at Harper's frequent texting. "You better not be posting those photos."

Jessica will take all she can in her little VW bug off to the Firefly Club. They are, undoubtedly, the hottest things to step through those doors. "So, do we do the slow-motion walk down the sidewalk?" she asks the others, having to park a little down the street. "We really need music playing while we do this. Work those hips, ladies. And, Hera, we're dancing tonight."

Harper flickers a distracted look up from her phone. "No. Not posting anything. Do you want me to? Because I'll happily seed all the internet tubes with pictures of the two of you climbing all over each other." Only someone who has known Jessica for as long as Harper has could get away with this shameless level of teasing. "I definitely want to dance."

Kim takes the nudge in good fashion and some red does show through her make-up. Before it is time to head out. Anyone who can't fit in Jessica's car or just wants to give her and Hera time alone is welcome to ride with her in her roomier Honda Accord to the Firefly Club. "Nah I just think that everyone will see us in slow-mo." music well Kim has that covered. Pulling out her phone and queuing up 'This girl is on fire' to play there own theme music for going in. "I think we'll all try our hand at dancing before the night is out."

Hera reaches for Jessica's hand and says, "I hope so, I really hope so." She then takes a deep breath and says, "I second that Harper, I really truly do." At the end of that topic she grins and looks around for her phone, "So, I guess I have a reason to upgrade my phone to a much better camera, eh? To good times!"

Grace does offer a thumbs-up to Harper at her reassurance. Opting to ride with Kim, both to give the other two space, but also so Kim doesn't need to ride alone. When they arrive she does snicker and nod to Jessica. "I suppose we should." Nodding about dancing as well, "Indeed. Dancing." Moving along to the music as they walk.

For her part, rather than giving the pair privacy, Harper stows away in the back seat of the vintage Beetle, cheerfully haranguing the new couple with questions and playful conjecturing about everything from their first kiss to who snores more to how much dinner they actually ate on that date. She's laughing when they reach the club, readily pushing through the doors to get inside (and past bouncers if necessary). "You know, Jessica just had a birthday, Hera."

Kim is happy to have the company on the ride over. She nods to Hera "To good times. I'm sure Harper will share pics until you get a better phone." this is the perfect distraction for her. Looking up to Grace "Great. Then I hope you wouldn't mind that I'm not the best dancer. What I lack in skill I make up for in energy though." just assuming they'll share some dances. There is some flush at her own comment. Drinks are in order. Hearing Harper's comment "Really? Okay that settles it drinks are on me tonight. For Jessica's birthday and to celebrate the new couple. No arguing and no slipping tips." entrance aside she can put her phone back in her purse and pull out her card. Ready to go to the bar and open up a tab for the five of them.

Harper looks over to Kim as they enter the club/bar. "That's incredibly generous of you, Kim. Thank you. And of course I'll share pics. The ones I don't use for blackmail, at least." Certainly Harper is teasing. Most people don't meet this iteration of the librarian. "I think skill is over-rated. Energy and connection are the keys to a really good dance." Harper meanders over to Jessica and murmurs something beside the petite brunette's ear with a sly smile.

Hera looks like she just hit a brick wall. "Huh?" she apparently needed to pay better attention to things. "Oh I..I can't believe I." With a sheepish look she turns to face Jessica, "I'm, sorry I, didn't realize." But the regret doesn't last long as she gets a bit of a mischevious look, "Will you, let me make it up to you?"

Harper executes a twirl beside Jessica. "If I can, you can." Drinks. There must be drinks now that a tab is open. Harper orders a rum and coke. Best for the lightweight to start ... light. "Are we toasting to something other than Jessica's big three-oh? To misbehaving? Or inducing salivation from these lovely patrons?" She gestures to the people all around the group. And she reaches for her phone again as it vibrates at her hip. She curves a slow smile. "I'll definitely drink to that." Which that she doesn't make clear. But she does take a large swallow of her R&C as it arrives, her gaze dragging from her phone to Hera's request of Jessica. Harper arches a brow at her bff.

Answers for Harper in the car - it was wonderful; neither of us slept enough to snore; none at all. But once in the club - "Harper!" Jessica 'glares' at her friend at revealing the birthday. "Hera didn't need to know I got older. Let her imagine I'm still under thirty." A sigh as she admits to the others over the sound of the club. "Yes, thirty on the tenth. A whole new world." She leans over to kiss Hera on the cheek. "A much better one too. You don't need to make up anything." Still, that look from Hera has Jessica nodding firmly. "Yep, you can definitely 'make it up' to me."

A little blush at getting all soppy. "Let's get those drinks." A grin for Kim. "Good choice of our song too." A whisper from Hera makes her frown and give Grace a worried look. A whisper from Harper has her eyes pop open wide before a wry smile for her friend. "Done" is her reply to that challenge.

Hera looks back over to the group and slyly winks at Jessica, "You look like you're still in your 20s, don't let anyone else tell you differently. So, where is a good place to sit, and, sky is the limit on what we can order, right?"

Harper lifts her glass, the ice cubes clinking, "Three-oh, Jessica. You're glad. The universe was waiting on it to send Hera your way. I'm right. You know I'm right." Her voice lifted a bit to be heard over the music and the din of the other patrons, Harper takes another drink from her glass. "Kim's treating." In response to the sky being the limit. She toasts Kim and drinks again. Jessica will see the signs. Harper sways with a dreamy little smile and glances back at her phone. Tap tap-tap-tap. She laughs and slides it away.

"It's for my good friend and her girlfriend." Kim says to Harper, plus making up for Hera's freakout. "Well if you have some good blackmail ones, we can talk about trades." she jokes with librarian. "Ah well I think so as well. About dancing that is. Plus it's all about the fun." she does ah at all the sappy between Hera and Jessica "Just adorable. Oh thanks I thought it was good theme music for all of us." Ordering herself two long islands, because to hell with starting off slow. "Yep Hera go nuts. As much as my card has on it anyway."

Harper does a little sashaying dance up toward Kim and back away. "You said it, Kim. We'll definitely put our heads together about blackmail. Those two --" She points two fingers in the direction of Jessica and Hera. "-- blush way too adorably not to be tortured regularly."

Hera makes her way back over to Jessica if she ever left her alone for any moment. She moves in her nose to nuzzle Jessica's neck and whispers, "I can throw you a private birthday party that you would never forget. Just name the place and time. I'll bring the cake and, no clothes."

"Okay" Jessica stammers at Hera's birthday suggestion. "Oh, when is it your birthday? I don't want to miss it." A soft moan as she is nuzzled before she remembers she had domething to do. "I will be right back" Jessica informs Hera, followed by a kiss, before sneaking off to the bathroom. She isn't very long at all. Suspiciously not long before returning to the others and holding out her hand for Harper's phone. "C'mon, let me see what you've been up to, Hussy Harpo." To the others she happily informs, "I once made a 'Harper Hussy Hamper' for her. She used it all up by the end of that night." The deadpan tease a sign of how long these two have known each other. Jessica will order a bowl of lime margarita for any and all before snuggling against Hera.

Harper watches Jessica and Hera with a dreamy smile. Then she lifts her glass -- that's empty -- and announces, "It's about time." Jessica heads off and Harper watches after her, then tap tap-tap taps again. She mingles talking and smiling with the other women with all this. When Jessica comes back, Harper hesitates before handing over her phone to the woman. She snatches back after not very long though. "Give me that." She gives Jessica a slow once over, her brown-eyed gaze sliding down to her feet and back up again. "Much better."

Grace is there and does get drinks and such as well. Having let the others tale center stage. Mainly listening and moving some to the music. Snickering some as she listens.

The Hussy Harper Hamper announcement drags laughter from Harper. "Your heart was in the right place, darling," she tells Jessica. She arches a brow and looks pointedly to Hera.

Hera has forgotten wine and sure enough, someone thought that giving her some of the stronger stuff might be the best option. Well here comes a rum and coke with not much coke. Then comes another and another. "Whoa uhm, I think I am like, really buzzed now."

Kim just downs her first drink. She really shouldn't given how little she usually drinks. It doesn't take too long before she feels the effects. "Yeah they both do. Plus they are way too great together to not tease on a regular basis. It's nice for Hera. How long have you known Jessica?" she hhmmms "Hussy Harper Hamper?" and with Grace just there she shakes her head "Come on. It's party time cutie. What do you want to tonight? Or drink?" taking a moment to sip at the second. Problems now long forgotten.

"Oh, Harper, would you mind holding this while I dance with Hera?" Jessica seems to be slipping her friend a tiny ball of material? A very small handkerchief with lace trimming? She will make sure to get some dancing out of her girlfriend before the booze hits her too hard. After the incident at the LGBT night, Jessica is a little concerned, wrapping her arms around her girlfriend for some slow dancing. "You want to head home? Harper can get her boyfriend to pick her up...or his husband."

Harper is in absolute agreement with Kim. She demands Kim's number in a tipsy tone and programs it into her phone. "We'll have to plan some 'occasions' together, Kim. Now let's dance." She drags Kim out to the dance floor for half a dozen songs, the pair only returning when they're laughing and sweaty.

Harper slides her hand out to take Jessica's offering. "But of course. Now dance!" Jessica has the right of it. Either her boyfriend or her boyfriend's husband will likely pick her up.

Hera falls against Jessica a little as she leads her into the dance, "Actually, I do." she says, "I want to see you in all your glory and I doubt that I can see that here." It's then that she tries to whisper to her.

Grace snickers at Kim. "Hmm. Something tasty." She offers about drink, probably having started with something easier to drink first. Getting a long island for herself as well then. "Party time." She agrees and will drink quite a bit of it right away. Watching Harper dragging Kim along, moving to join in the dancing as well. A smile to Hera and Jess as well. Giving Hera a bright smile. Keeping an eye but letting her have fun with Jess for now. Grace moving to the music as he look around some. Cheering some on Harper and Kim as well.

Whatever Hera whispers to Jessica has the Latina's legs getting all wobbly. "We're going" she states firmly, eyes wide with excitement. "Thank you, everyone. You're all awesome." With Hera supported by a firm holding of her hand, it is time for hugs and kisses adieu to the rest of the party. For Harper, and added smile of happiness. "Yeah, you were right, Harpo. So wonderfully right." And then they're off.

"I'm always right," Harper announces, quite intoxicated and with a charming slur. "Go home and have all the sex." She gets a few glances from nearby patrons. She looks at them with a bewildered expression. "You're just jealous. Go find your own people. I'm not working tonight."

Hera winks at Jessica when she hears the whisper, "Good timing or rather good opportunity, and I'll definitely take that opportunity. If I have anything to do with it, you are not going to leave tonight." She waves at her friends and then is out the door. "Be safe ladies. I will see you soon."

Kim is about to answer when she is just dragged out to the dance floor and shaking her stuff dancing between Harper and Grace. True to her word she isn't great at it, but her bouncing and jiggling like nothing else. "What am I ever going to do? I'm just surrounded by two pretty girls. Mmm I just have done something right." holding her drink in hand. Thinking to the comment at bar "Something tasty huh?" giving a little lick of her lips. Seeing Hera and Jessica about to leave she waves to them. "Have fun. Do lots of stuff I'd do."

Grace waves to Hera and Jessica. "Have fun. Enjoy yourselves." Grinning at Harper and Kim. "Always so charming." She teases her. Smiling at Harper then. "Then party." She offers and cheers. Looking around the room some as she dances and sways some. Glancing to Kim at her words on something tasty. Snickering a bit. "You did warn me." She offers and grins. Drinking some more. Gaze shifting to Harper then. Grinning at her last comments to the leaving couple. "I am sure they will."

Harper continues to drink and dance and party with Grace and Kim with a carefree drunkenness that's both charming and probably slightly concerning. Her phone rings at some point and she says, "My ride is here. It's too bad. I was getting ready to take my clothes off." She kisses each of the women on the cheek and follows a winding, roundabout path toward the exit, waylaid here and there by men recognizing the intoxicated dance of a female of the species. Somewhere through the course of the evening, she found a ring and put it on her finger. So she just flashes it at the approaching men and they wander back away.

Grace grins and kisses Harper's cheek in return. Smiling brightly at her, "Take care, and have fun. It was nice meeting you. And would had been fun. MAybe some other time." Snickering some. Turning to Kim. "Nice movies." Swaying her hips and drinking some. "Seems we're the only ones left." She says and laughs a bit softly.

Kim giggles throwing the a V with her fingers "That's me charming. Until I mess up." Dancing and drinking wee she is having the fun she needs to. "I did didn't I? Don't you wish things were simple sometimes?" giving Grace a bump on Grace's hip with her's and dancing even closer. "Of course just flirting. Cause Kim is a good girl and if only she wasn't. Bah. Being me sucks sometimes." As Harper is saying her goodbyes she hugs the woman after getting her cheek kissed. "Maybe next time. Have a good night!"

Grace bumps her back and does dance close. "Of course, and I will respect it." She assures her, though drinking and finishing her first drink, getting a bit tipsy. Giggling a bit. "It's good that you're good. You're in a relationship after all, right?" She points out. Hearing the song she does sing along some and drop down when the song tells them to then rising up in an smooth almost rolling motion as she stand up again, sensual movement of sorts. "I think you're dancing pretty well." She assures her.

Kim smiles "Thank you. And I respect your complex thing you have as well." she is thoroughly toasty at this point. "You think so? I mean it's not really a relationship, well it is a relationship as in a friendship. It's ah we are figuring things out. Seeing what can happen you know? I really, really like Mac. She's wonderful in like everyway. Except she just isn't into me like physically. I have no problem with that either. But I mean look at these small hands." holding up her hands "They can get so many hard to reach places. But I haven't had any chance for like ever, cause people I really like are not into my body. I'd rather have closeness doesn't mean I can't wish for more." unfiltered Kim at her best. Wait she is going on. "I'm sorry. You said things were complex for you too and I'm just blah, blahing." the smooth dance move doesn't go unnoticed "Oh so hot. Thanks but you dance really, really well." she is still doing her best dancing while going on. Again a thing she did warn she does.

Grace snickers and shakes her head. "It's okay. And thank you. Though I think Hera is right." Shrugging though. "I don't want to think about that now though." Nodding about her and Mac. "It sounds nice." Clearing her throat though at the details on what hands can do. "Want to something more to drink?" Winking at the compliment though. "Thanks." Not minding the talking it seems. "Dancing is fun." She offers and smiles brightly.

Kim tilts her head and gives a nod "Okay but whoever it is...they are just missing out. You seem great and if people can't see that then fuck'em." giving a smile "It is. And the things we have in common. I couldn't have wished for a better girl. I may just also be a little of a Otu...fangirl of her's." she hhmmms at the clearing of Grace's throat "Did I say something wrong?" thinking for a moment "Oh the hands thing. Yeah because what I...eh I'm about to make things worse and I'm going to stop. A drink? I'll pass I need to drive later. Booze hits me hard but I burn through it quick too. Have more if you want though. Yeah dancing is fun."

Grace smiles, "Thanks." Snickering though. "Well, I think fuck'em isn't much of a punishment. Sounds like a reward." She teases. Grinning at Kim. "You're fine, I promise." Only moving to get a coke for now, more thirsty than anything then returning to dance some. "You should be careful though. When do you need to drive?" She asks. If she allows she will try to spin Kim some, teasing her a bit as well with the dancing as she does dance a bit close, but doesn't seem to be on purpose, just wanting to be able to talk easily. "It's always nice to have someone with similar interests. Or at least that you can get along with easily." She offers with a bright smile. "I hope you two figure it out."

Kim blushes "I didn't mean that way! Oh, oh you aren't being serious." for a even deeper blush. "Okay. People say I'm more fun when drunk. I just speak my mind." she keeps dancing while watching Grace get a drink. "I am careful. Another drink or two then I'd stop knowing my limits. Maybe like a hour?" she starts giggling with the spin. Shaking hips just a little in the closer dance. "It is and you know you have things to talk about. I mean that isn't all. There are always other things too like a deeper connection." at the last comment she leans up to try to give Grace a kiss on the cheek "Thanks. I do too. So I've been a lot of talking tell me all there is to know about Grace." more of a request than a demand.

Grace smiles and grins at Kim blushing, getting to return the favor. "So far you have been fun both drunk and sober." She assures her. Letting her offer the kiss, blushing a little. But returning a kiss to her cheek. "Well, I have a twin, so careful when kissing cheeks." She offers and grins. "But also I did a lot of gymnastics and self defense, and soon I liked the wrestling stuff. But currently I'm just a waitress." Not really going into her past too much in detail. "How about you? I know that you like games, and some of your work, I don't remember incorrect. But not sure what else there is." Listening to her now. Moving in time to the music, brushing against her some at times, focusing on the ocnversation.

Grace seems to know how to keep Kim's blush going "Ah thank you. You know you are fun too. When we first meet I didn't think you liked me very much." she says simply. Smiling at the return kiss on her cheek, she's already blushing. "Are you kidding about a twin?" Kim isn't sure because of the grin. Listening to Grace talk about herself. Trying to keep to the beat of the music as the talk keeps going. "Promise you wouldn't hit me for saying so...but isn't all professional wrestling cartographed? I mean it seems like it's a beautiful form of gymnastics and strength." with a question asked of her well of course she answers "Other things. I am huge geek. I love nearly anything that has to do with computers. I adore learning that probably ties into being a geek. I like people who are odd and rather hang with interesting people than just boring normal folk. I'm pan...no I think I can be free here. I'm a pretty big lesbian and am into the LGBT culture. There are tons of other stuff I'm probably forgetting. I'm just Kim."

Grace blinks, "Oh? Sorry." Feeling bad now. Shaking her head about twin though. "Nope, it is true. Faith." She explains. Nodding. "It is. Like a fight scene in a movie. But a lot of bumps and hits to land, like chest chops or the occassional hit or bump to the back. So it is tough if you bruise easily." Not seeming to mind. "I think it is a mix between stunt work, acting and martial arts style." Smiling and nodding, "Fun!" She offers enthusiastically. "As I said, don't know a lot about all of that. But I do enjoy playing games, mainly fighting games or party games though. And I like brewing stuff. Coffee, tea, so on." She offers. Nodding some about the rest as well. "I like Kim, so keep being her." She offers and smiles. "And the blush is cute." Probably a bit more loose lipped with alcohol as well.