don't forget

LUISA.

She knew she shouldn’t but she was absolutely struggling to keep her laughter in check. “Yeah, I had to ask myself if I was drunk and starting to see things because I’ve never seen that before either,” Lu replied, a giggle escaping her lips before she had to turn away to stop herself from guffawing. Violence was never the answer in her book, but that definitely shocked her. “Well, that was one way of slapping your point across,” Lu couldn’t help but joke, shaking her own head at her lame joke. She knew it was lame, but did she enjoy it anyway? Absolutely. “Maybe it’s one of those things where they’re mad but not ‘I’m gonna punch you’ mad. Maybe slapping hurts less?” Lu murmured before taking a sip from her drink. “Besides the free entertainment, though, how has your night been going?”

Mateo gave her a shrug, "I just feel like I’m watching a cartoon is all,” He chuckled, glancing at them one more time before looking towards her. “I mean have you ever been slapped before? It doesn’t feel great either.” Not that these men really seemed to even be hurting each other. “A real slap, not that bullshit.” He pointed towards them again. “It’s been pretty good. I’m sort of glad I came out tonight. I wasn’t sure if I’d be ready for the whole social thing tonight but turns out, I needed it. You?” 

EMILY.

Location: near one of the stalls

date: February 14th

status: open for all @charmingstarters​

“Oh, no I didn’t get this from anyone ‘special’. Do you know those old ladies who go around restaurants or public places like this one, handing you roses and they try to take like ten bucks for the one rose they gave you?” She laughed, shaking her head.  “That’s how I got it. I felt bad for saying no and giving it back to her, so I bought it. I know, I’m a sucker. Don’t laugh at me. So if you want to get a rose for someone, I’m sure she’s still around here somewhere, going between the stalls. It does smell nice though, even if I’m not a flowers type of girl.” 

"Flowers are expensive no matter where you go.” Maybe whoever she got it from charged a little more but a dozen roses usually added up so it was no surprise that one on it’s own did as well. “I don’t wanna get a rose for anyone but y’know, I’ll keep that in mind in case that changes. Just be careful with those thorns on it. I’m pretty sure they’ve gotten my clothes a few times.” 

BIAN.

She only ever really came to Hoopers because it was Kyra’s place of business and the best place to find her if she needed to talk. She much preferred to stay at Mayhem or Rendezvous, but she wouldn’t say that she wasn’t enjoying the entertainment of these men slapping each other. “It could be a mixture of both. Being intoxicated definitely hurts your coordination, but they don’t even have the right stance. It’s embarrassing.” She commented from her seat at the bar.

"Yeah, guess that’s it. If you know you’re that drunk then you probably shouldn’t even be embarrassing yourself by getting into a bad fight to begin with.” He was a lot more careful when he got into any type of altercation. Everything he did was pretty calculated. “At least we get a free viewing of it, right?” 

Where: Hoopers

It wasn’t uncommon for fights to break out around here. Charming was full of hotheaded people, it was bound to happen. What Mateo wasn’t expecting was to watch two guys just trying to slap the shit out of each other. "Are you seeing this too or am I going nuts?” He asked as he looked at the two heated men, wondering if he should break it up. “That’s a new approach that I’ve never seen before. I’m thinking they’re either really drink or just really bad at fighting.”

LENA.

location: hale’s diner

with: open

@charmingstarters​

all lena was thinking was that she was starving after what felt like the longest shift of her life. she normally would cook but all she was thinking was that she wanted a burger. what she hadn’t been expecting was for the diner to be jam packed. she honestly didn’t even think about what she was doing as she was going to lower herself into the booth that was already occupied with a slight huff. it felt like it was her first chance to actually sit down. she was sighing and then she realized exactly what she had done. in an instant her face was flushing and she wanted to disappear,” um,” she paused,” i’m sorry i just sat down but i honestly felt like i was gonna fall over and i’ll pay for your food if you allow me to keep you company and eat here.” 

J here with my new boy. He’s a member of the Devil’s and has been in town for ten years.

@charmingextra​