2020-02-19 - Vivid Reality

Hera watches Everett and Kim for a moment and, for a huge change, he seems to be all sorts of charming and, for now, it really looks like he's telling the truth. "Well, she does have nice lips, not that I've been watching them or anything. She's a nice gal and a good artist." Well THAT was an interesting statement, yes yes, Everett coming in to make the day interesting and, what's even funnier is how she starts to think he might be a bit of a 'nice guy' this time. She must be in a strange mood as she asks, "Do you need a blanket or something? Running around in shorts might make you catch cold." Yeah, it wasn't long ago that she only wanted to cover him with water in the freezing cold when he tried to molest her windows.

It's a small distinction, but one he'll have to remember. He technically didn't SAY they kissed. When the truth comes out and he's getting pummelled, he'll have that at least. The small retch she makes his grin all the wider, his gaze turning towards Hera for a second. Is she paying attention? Good. "Oh, it was a night I won't soon forget. After I threw that rose to your table." He takes a step forward, the pitch of his voice drops, with the seductive tenor. And while he makes no attempts to reach out to Kim, Everett lays it all out on the table, "And then you started talking about your back door." #Taken*WAY*OutOfContext. But all absolutely true.

"So, look. Anytime you want to finish up what we were talking about that night," which was some other subject, "you just give me a call, alright, Dumpling?" Kim gets a wink, and he points a finger-gun at her. Yeah, he's going to be in so much trouble when the truth comes out. But you shoulda SEEN the look on her face. So worth it. Now to tell everyone.

With the same point to Hera, Everett shakes his head, "Thanks, but I'm just running down to the gym to," to Kim, "FEEL the burn." And back to Hera, Everett winks with his broad smile, "Thanks for the offer. See you another time." And away he goes.

Soon enough Grace is coming in. Missing Everett again. Odd how that work out. Humming as she comes in with Winston running next to her. The tiny dog almost feeling at home as he runs in to greet everyone there. First Kim followed by Hera, then his two animal friends. Queso probably harder to greet, but he tries anyhow. Grace gives a wave to those present.

Kim is just so could up in the thought that she could have she just misses what Hera says. She does remember saying backdoor in reference to her hacking. But was it? Damnit why did she let herself get that drunk. The more seductive tone of his voice just makes everything so much worse. "Huh? Yeah finish..." another gag from her small form. "I'm sure we'll finish whatever talk." 'Dumpling' and the finger-gun turn gagging to full on wretching. "Hera...I'm going to be sick." she manages to get out before trying to rush the bathroom. Not making it and having to settle for a trash can to throw up in. There has been a lot of vomiting in this place in the past few weeks.

Hans is likely to have need to suddenly perk up when the door to the gallery sees Thewlis entering in short order after Grace. He's not alone though - which should give Hans more reason for interest. A big shaggy golden retriever is at Thew's side, moving calm as stone, though his tail is wagging excitedly. The local gravedigger and movie houser with his hands jammed in his pockets, blinking owlishly at the sound of sudden vomiting in the room.

Gross!

Hera continues to remain oblivious for a change. "He seems to be in a very nice mood today." Maybe she's still starstruck from her trip to Paris? But, when Grace comes in she smiles, "Grace! Hi stranger!" She says as she goes over to offer the woman a hug, "I have missed seeing you but I know you have been busy. Come on in. Kim is helping me clean up."

And it's Hans' favorite dog buddy. He jumps to attention and with a playful bark, he goes over to greet his friend.

But Hera didn't miss everything, though it looks like she did. "Huh?" she asks Kim, "Why are you going to be sick?" Then there's another visitor and Hera goes over to greet Thewlis too with a hug. "Oh wow, what a wonderful time to see so many wonderful friends!"

Winston does wag his tail as he run around before looking at the golden retriever. The Yorkshire Terrier does try to study the other dog some. Moving towards Hans to let him help out.
Grace blinks at the sight, seeing Kim looking sick. "Are you okay?" Frowning as she hurries over. Though then smiling to Hera as well. "Hi! Sorry that I've not been around." After making sure that Kim is okay she will move to hug Hera. "Have you been doing well?" She asks. "I should still stop by." Moving back to Kim as Hera greet Thewlis. Grace wukk iffer a wave to him though.

Kim lifts her hands off of the trash can "Can't say or I'm going to be sick again." she replies to Hera. By now noticing Thewlis she gives him a wave. With Grace coming over to her she just wants to hug the wrestler. She isn't right after she's vomited though "Grace-kanojo just how badly did I screw up? I don't remember a lot at the bar...." probably not making a whole lot of sense. But not wanting to keep her from saying hello to people. "I need to get cleaned up and empty this can. I'll be okay...maybe." as long as she doesn't think about it too hard she isn't going to be sick again. With that she does at least go to the sink to wash her out far more than needed.

Hans wuffs a bit more and playfully licks his buddy Winston. Yes, the big dog loves the small dog but he gives the larger dog a funny look. There haven't been many reasons for Hans to be on guard too much when it comes to other canines, but he's curious. "I've been doing well." Hera tella Grace. But, it's strange that she has a funny look on her face and she goes to get some Pepto for Kim.

Thewlis goes momentarily rigid, pupils dilating and his his breath catching before he accepts the hug, shivering and managing to give a pat to her back as he looks like he was expecting to have the life beaten out of him, and not be greeted.

The retriever whines gently, wagging his tail at Hans before leaning up against Thew's hip, drawing an instinctive move to rough the dog's ears with one hand. "Hu-h-hi... Th-th-his is... Ah-Oscar." hearing his name the big lug of a dog makes a 'Uph!' sound pushing into Thewlis while looking next to the smaller dog, tongue falling out of his mouth. "I tho-th-h-th-... Fuh-figured Ha-h-Ans would luh-like him." he's still pale, and his eyes are overbright as if holding back wetness.

Grace does worry and furrow her brows. But ahearing Kim and letting her run off she will focus on the others. Winston sniffing and jumping a bit against Hans. But at the new canine Winston does stand under his friend. Following along to sniff. Raises a brow at the look at Hera, "Good to hear. Something that I've missed?" She asks her. Turning towards Thewlis and Oscar as well. "Hi." Offers as she squats down to offer a hand. Winston does slowly move and sniff more at Oscar as well. Seems fine, right? "I am sure they will all get along." Offered with a small smile to Thewlis but doesn't stare at him, keeping attention to the dogs. Perhaps to give Thewlis some room.

Kim finishes up and heads back to the others, and will be ever so grateful when Hera returns with Pepto. Looking a bit paler but otherwise okay for the moment. She goes to lean her head against Grace's shoulder. "See all better now. Don't look so worried...I'll explain everything later." she promises "How was work?" yep she needs to return to normal and not think about it. "Hi Thewlis sorry about not saying hi earlier. You know things came up...ah poor choice of words. I haven't seen you in since that one day. I hope you are well." she says forcing herself to be cheerful and friendly.

"Oh! I... Yuh-yu-yes. I'm good... Suh-sorry yo-your sick." Oscar steps forward to duck his head at Winston and sniff happily while Thew gets his bearings. A breath, a blink, and he starts to reboot - eyes to Grace next. "I-hi-hime sorry... I fuh-forget if we've muh-met..." looking embarrassed now, head ducking to look at the dogs. "Be-eh-hen a lot of th-things la-lately... I ap-po-pologize." blushing and focusing on his shoes now.

Hans looks over at Oscar with a bit of a strange doggy look. Hera makes sure that Kim has the Pepto of course and she looks at the new dog. "Is that, Tara's dog?" She asks, "I know Tara brought a dog in one time and, well, surprised me that she let him go so soon." She does smile at Grace and says, "I think they all will get along just fine to be honest oh." She's a little surprised, "You haven't met Grace yet? She's like an adopted daughter to me, very prescious."

Thew blinks and nods, looking from Oscar to Hera, "H-he w-wu-was. Sh-sh-she said he wu-was meant f-f-for me." blushing now, letting Oscar sniff and lick happily at hands and other puppers that come near him, tail like a big gold bat swinging about aimlessly

Kim smiles at Thewlis "I'm glad to hear you are good. Oh don't worry about it, just something went down the wrong way." there are plenty of distractions now and when Hera's mentions if the new dog used to be Tara's, she glances at the dog "He does seem similar. Oh...so you are the one Tara was talking about. The way she described it was a beautiful meeting." Kim does gladly expect something to calm her stomach "Thank you. Sorry about being sick in here." Doing little for her nerves but every bit helps. "You know Jessica took Hera to Paris for Valentine's day. It sounds so romantic doesn't it?" she comments to Grace.

Hans pads over to go get a bone and he drops it in front of Winson and Oscar. With a playful wuff it looks like he's wanting to play. In the meantime, Queso finally comes out of hiding and he goes to brush up against Thewlis. Oscar or not, Queso saw him first! "How long have you known Tara?" Hera asks Thewlis, "She's now one of my favorite local artists. It's so good discovering so many types of talent in this town."

Blushing again, Thew watches as Oscar looks ready to go for the bone when he spots Queso and gets a look like 'CAT!!!' and turns excitedly, trying to sniff and lick the poor things face... and successful or not is turned again 'BONE!!' the next look before he tries to play with the other dogs.

"Wh-we met wuh-once... Mu-muh-Memento Mori... Wh-we talked, g-gave her a ruh-ride home... Sh-she said Oscar... ah-a-always mine." Thew admits, hooking his thumbs in his pocket.

Grace let out a giggle and beams at Hera, she has been quiet ofr a little bit, nodding to Kim as well about the explainer. Getting a message and raising a brow though. Whatever it was she will have to ask about it later. "It is nice to meet you." She offers to Thewlis. As for the canines. Winston does seem to be fine with Oscar as he greet the other dog. Still somewhat cautious.

Kim keeps leaning against Grace as she talks "Tara is certainly talented and more than a little odd. I can see us being friends." adding to Hera's comments. "Memento Mori? I don't think I've been there. Nice name though has something to with 'remembering we all die?' At least that's what I recall from DBD. I recall Tara saying that Oscar was yours, not by name. But like a rejoining of souls. Really the way she descripted it was beautiful."

Hera winks at Kim, but in a playful way, "I think most of us are odd, but that's what makes things fun at times. But yes that, rejoining of souls that's a bit unique. I like it and it really did make me ponder a few things, good things though." Then, Queso goes to make a bit of a bold move. Thewlis' feet are targeted as the 'making biscuits' area. No matter what shoes he is wearing, the cat goes to playfully pressing on them. In the meantime Hans goes over to nuzzle Winston playfully. Two doggies as best doggie friends is a serious occassion for cuteness.

"It... I." Thewlis looks to Grace, eyes wide a moment, an then nodding "Hi." swallowing and failing to make eyes contact . "I-I-ih-hit's ni-nuh-nice t'm-muh-meet you..." head down once more to look at Queso, letting the cat lean on him, hunkering to gently rub the cat's neck, smiling at the animal and having a clearly easier time with beasts.

Grace does lean on Kim in return, smiling brightly. "It is nice to meet you as well." Offered in reply to Thewlis. Glancing to Hera as well, some admiration for her awesome friend perhaps. Stretching some as she stand with Kim. "Are you okay?" Asked of Kim.

Kim giggles "Oh I don't want to be misunderstood. I like odd people and maybe you have or haven't noticed I fall under the odd category. Pondering is always good, it helps expand the mind...and maybe you share something like that with Jessica." she offers her thoughts. "Are you alright?" she asks looking at Thewlis. Grace asks her the question and well she doesn't want to interrupt the conversation and she is trying to keep her mind off of it. Gagging at her thoughts as she answers, but managing not to be sick again "You know how drunk I got that night. I was more drunk at the club after you left for awhile and...Everett hinted that I kissed him when he was in earlier. I definitely don't think I did, but I don't remember too much from club. I recall yelling at him." she answers honestly.

Hera shoots Queso a bit of a rude look, "Queso, back off ok, just back off." He still goes to making biscuits and he needs. No one is going to tell him to stop." She looks over to Grace and Kim, "You, kisses Evertt Kim? Really?

Kim sighs deeply "Hera. I really don't think I did. One I'm sort of well a lesbian and two even if I had think I'd ever feel that way about a man...it wouldn't be him! I just don't remember and I suppose being so drunk it could be. I really have to ask Mee or Stepie...I think they were around then." she is clearly disturbed by the chance she might have and has no idea how it could have happened. No matter how drunk she was.