shine bright like a diamond

But how is mistletoe “doing what you like” and not actively forcing a moment? If statistically speaking we should do what we like and wait, we shouldn’t have to rely on that plant. And it’s okay to care about things and think that they’re cool while still being honest enough to admit that they’re pointless - for example, I like maps. But they’re pointless in today’s world and I wouldn’t go around trying to force people to use them instead of their phones. I also never said don’t fall in love or that you shouldn’t want that. I just said mistletoe is overly romanticized, I’m not making you do anything or saying you shouldn’t. As for a kiss induced breakdown, It’s not a commentary on you, but come on, you don’t think there’s anyone with physical and societal boundaries that you can’t understand that wouldn’t be able to handle it? Especially those of us from the Isle who you have no idea how their formative years went. It’s just a point.

I don’t see how you think that would work. Obviously if someone calling me a party pooper got me to stop talking, I’d have stopped talking years ago.

Maybe what I like is actively forcing a moment! Excuse you, statistically speaking I spend like 50% of my life around plants. If I’m going with my overall image as crazy plant girl, mistletoe is very on brand. The whole world runs on Google maps, so I would say maps aren’t pointless. They’ve just evolved like everything else has with technology. I would always ask before kissing someone! I’m not a monster! I know people have boundaries and I respect them. Nothing about mistletoe says you have to kiss the other person you’re under it with, it just maybe gives you a little more courage if maybe you’re hanging out with someone and you happen to walk into the cafeteria together from class and you both look up. Okay, no offense, but Isle kids seem way more sexually active than us AKs overall. I’m guessing overall if anyone is going to have a breakdown over some mistletoe, it’s someone who has been saving their true love’s kiss since they were born.

Kovu: Its still a weird they've got to get on a compatible level with though! Hopefully with their own not-actually-weird-and-quirky-cute stuff, like random photography or architecture of libraries or whatever. Lol you call yourself a positive, happy person and then you diss yourself like that? Wild. High-five for over-praised children! 🤚

Kovu: That's right, she is 😏 I am crushing the boyfriend game omfg.

Luana: Really, what's your weird level? Since "everybody has them". All of those things sound kind of boring, except maybe libraries. Hopefully my person doesn't have those specific quirks. I love myself but I'm honest, my ability to talk and talk and talk forever without once using my brain is my worst quality. And it tends to rear it's ugly head the worst when I think someone is potentially cute and/or interesting. ✋🏼

Carlos: Yes! I would rather tell her myself. I mean, I know it'll be crazy hard to, but still. I'd rather do it.

Carlos: Oh that's nice! A little bit of both is always a good combination. I wouldn't know! I've never kissed anyone before. Let me hear it! Because I could use all the help I can get right now.

Luana: Well, there you go! I mean if you need any help you can practice your like confession thing with me. And then I can give you constructive criticism! I'm excellent at being positive.

Diego: Idk, that's what the Ice Bucket Water challenge was for, right? An Instaworthy cause?

Diego: "Should"? Did our king decree it or something? Just do you, man lol people are weird. And okay, you do that then. Idk her but good luck.

Diego: Yeah, I'm not gonna answer that. I don't really need your life story and you don't really need mine lol. Falling in love at sixteen sounds like it would have to have growing pains after a while, no one stays like they were as a teen forever. And cool. Sorry for the deaths and 👍on the love.

Luana: I think it was for ALS, which I'm not sure what that stands for but I think it's some sort of nerve disease? I mean the challenge might have looked cool, but that doesn't make the disease sexy. I mean are you saying that your mustache isn't sexy enough to make prostate cancer look good? Because damn, I thought you were so sure it was a good look for you. 😜

Luana: Yes, haven't you heard it's the latest Auradon commandment "thou must randomly bone." Can't believe you don't keep up with politics. I already said I don't care what people think, I'm always true to me. And I'd rather spend time with my plants than any random, they're much prettier anyways.

Abby: Well thanks, little miss sunshine, I appreciate the support! I mean, we're going to crush it whether you're cheering for us or not, but it's always good to be on the right side of things :-p And it might get you brownie points for me to help teach you between this time and next time.

Viper: I mean naive and concerned! Well, yeah we matter most. It's about what you want out of it. I want a good time, I have a good time! (fun things that you'll have to learn once you move past the stage of kissing!) Okay well, Emmett is a special case. From what I heard, and I'm not taking sides, he was happy in a relationship until he felt like he was being suffocated and then dipped so he wouldn't cheat or whatever. You don't /have/ to start off with sexy! Just come with me to parties and let loose, have a few drinks, let some guys flirt with you (not the creepy ones). Oh my godmother. My little pōkiʻi will not be a bad kisser! Can I at least try and find you someone to kiss under the mistletoe?

My inability to stop talking even after I’ve successfully put my foot in my mouth. I really wish I could just stop when I’ve made a mess for myself, but apparently my motormouth is written into my genetic code.

Carlos: really?? It seems like everyone knows-

Carlos: Well, Viper does seem a bit of a wild card... I might not be all about the parties but she sure does know how to get what she wants. Oh my god kissing- I didn't even think about that. I don't know either... What if there's mistletoe on the date?? I don't want to be a bad kisser!!

Luana: I mean so long as Jane doesn't know, that's the important thing. It just means you two've got that cute look of love thing going and that you've still got the ability to tell her exactly how special she is to you in your own words and at your own pace!

Probably a pretty happy one, my dad’s got a definite preference for the upbeat side of things. Although I don’t know, mistletoe’s so tricky these days with #MeToo and everyone talking about consent, maybe I should get him to sing a song about seeing a girl under the mistletoe and like… respectfully passing her by. Or would that be too much of a Christmas spirit killer?

That’s my kind of outlook exactly! Granted I’m not a song writer. That’s probably the best anti-mistletoe argument I’ve heard. But I mean so long as you ask if it’s okay to kiss someone, I guess there’s no problem? It’s hard to like imply consent in a romantic way in a song though I guess. Maybe the song should be “It’s Okay to Say No to Mistletoe”.

RONNIE: Please tell me you just woke up early and started worrying about this immediately, not that it kept you up all night

RONNIE: And you still....have....time to get more gifts together?? It's less than a month, but you're a busy bee with a big heart!! You already have SOME of your presents organised, who's to say you won't have the rest ready on time too?

RONNIE: BUT the singing telegram thing does sound really cute! And pretty unique!! I know some people around here are a little more materialistic than others, or just not into the whole Holiday Spirit, so they may not appreciate something like that, but I know I would! Ray would! Evie, Carlos, Freddie might be into it?? I can't see Jane or Jace being anything but pleasantly surprised.

RONNIE: So not crazy, but maybe more something with niche appeal than a universal fix, if that makes sense?

Luana: I'm always up bright and early! Mornings are the best time to feed and sing to my plants!

Luana: I know I have time but between botany classes and plant care and doing fun seasonal things like ice skating it doesn't add up to a lot of free time! And what if the problem is that I don't know some people well enough to get them a magical perfect gift like I've always prided myself on?

Luana: Well, not my friends! I kind of don't think I'd measure up in the way of material possessions anyways. Well, they all seem nice but the only one I really talk to is Carlos and sometimes Jane.

Kovu: I seem to recall you saying something about aliens and plants and asking who'd be able to handle it so ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ And? I'm not really talking about trophy husbands and wives, I'm talking about your future marriage specifically. Idk why you're depressing yourself either lol is that a habit of yours? And eh idk if I can call it good parenting but its miles better than other kids had so can I complain?

Kovu: I mean, when she's right she's right 😏

Luana: Well, yes, but that's stuff to like bring up later. After I've established how cute and fluffy Stitch is and delivered bouquets of hibiscus flowers. Well, no, I don't think anyone would stick around just for my face especially when I like instantly opened my mouth. Mostly no! I consider myself to be a really positive, happy person. I think it's because I was over-praised as a child. Well, that's something I guess? At least it's parenting at all.