call me quinn

I absolutely agree. If it isn’t relaxing then what is the point? Do you by chance have a bath pillow? That really makes or breaks bath time for me.

I’ll send you thoughts of warmth and light and of course all the positive vibes. I hope it the end result is in your favor.

Definitely, it’s the best part of my day. No I don’t, I feel like I’m missing out. How amazing are they?

I think I can live with that, as long as I’m inflicting the good kind of pain. Well, I do try. I’d like to think that old-fashioned, chivalry isn’t just a thing of the past, and can be easily revived through simple acts such as holding the door and letting the ladies go out first, or placing my hand a few inches away from their backs as they cross the street. You definitely embody all those qualities, Miss Fabray, although do allow me to replace ‘class’ with ‘grace’ since that’s only fitting for someone as graceful as you. I see, are you nervous? Ah, you caught me there. I don’t have the heart to give them away, even though it’s been years since I last indulged myself by putting them on. If you could be any superhero, who would you be? I’m so sorry to hear that, Quinn. It’s bizarre, isn’t it, to look up to them so much when we were kids, but then we grew up, and suddenly we begun to realize and understand that perhaps they weren’t so perfect after all. That they, like us, are merely humans.

I find it hard to believe that the odds of love could ever be in my favor, and it’ll most likely diminish further once we get too prescriptive about age, gender, and even sexual orientation. Does that mean you aren’t taking the whole thing seriously even though you’re intrigued by it? 

That’s a great quality to have, and to tell you the truth I’m quite envious, since I always tend to conform rather than to experiment. Change is scary to me, but I’m working on it as we speak. Why, I think you might have just given me an excellent idea for this Valentine’s Day, Miss Fabray. What about now? Do you still do ballet? 

Definitely the good kind of pain is acceptable, you know you’re doing something right when you’re cheeks feel numb. I like old-fashioned, I’m all for going half on a bill, but I feel like some guys nowadays are very chauvinistic, well from what I’ve grown up with. Yes, simple things like walking on the outside, holding a door and such make you feel comfortable. You should tell that to my ballet teacher, she said I needed grace and now I finally have some. Yes and no, I know I’ve done my best and I’d fit in really well here, but maybe they don’t see potential in me. Same with my childhood toys, I couldn’t give them away, I have them still in my old room at my mothers house. Super girl, she has exceptional powers, x-ray vision would come in handy, and the outfit is cute. I thought my dad was the best person on earth, but there was no love with him, it was all materialistic. Which is probably why my sister and I were so close, we needed each other in a way.

You’ll never know what’s around the corner. I’d love to meet a couple who met through the system, maybe it’s hope for some people. I’m not 100% into it, I like to make my own path in life, but I’d like to know who has my number.

In a way. I mean, I do stand-up, but I’m not a professional or anything. 

I love comedy, in any form. Stand-up, movies, TV shows. Friends is my ultimate favorite show.

The mixtape thing was lowkey a joke, but I’m not against releasing one sometime. I live to please my fans. 

Your fans? Are you a performer?

I fuckin’ hate having to go through Times Square nowadays. Fellas always come up to me like “take my picture” or “buy my mixtape.” It’s like, bro, why don’t you by my mixtape?  

Thankfully that has never happened to me, but I am intrigued about your mixtape.

A bubble bath! What are your opinions on bath bombs? 

Is there a deadline? I mean a date you’ll find out if you become a permanent member of their team or is it all just wishful thinking for now?

I love them. Bath bombs, bath salts, and bubbles. I like to have a nice, relaxing and fun time in the bath.

You flatter me too much, Miss Fabray. I’m honestly just fulfilling my role as a good friend by making sure your smile never falters when we’re together. It just so happens that I was raised to be a gentleman as well, but that’s about it, really. No incantations, no sorceries. It’s all about wanting to make the other person happy. That and a little charm, class, and confidence usually does the trick. Oh, that’s right. Have you heard anything from the management yet? It was definitely a fun experience, yes. The kind that brings back fond memories when you reminisce on it. Well, a superhero costume is never complete without a cape and an eye mask, so rest assured I had both of them. Alas, that would never happen in reality, but at least I’ve learned all there is to learn about resilience. She does sound like a person who used to value her own image over her overall well-being and two daughters, but I’m glad she’s managed to find her own footing now by prioritizing the things that matter most to her. Excuse my bluntness, but do you resent your father?

Neither have I. I mean, I’m a hopeless romantic, but I’ve yet to meet anyone who has made me think, ‘Oh, there you are.’ I don’t believe in the system, but I do wonder about the other person from time to time. Like, what’s their name, what do they look like - amongst other things.

You must be the type of person who’d just go for whatever they want, regardless of what other people might think. Oh no, it’s not scary at all. I enjoyed it, actually. As a matter of fact, I think I miss it. Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake will always be at the forefront of my mind whenever I think of ballet. No other piece of art could express the tragic dichotomies of life better than it ever could. 

That would be a challenge, I’m pretty sure you’ll be making my cheeks hurt from all the smiling. Which is a good thing, smiling is good for your health. You are definitely a gentleman. Charm, class and confidence, that is definitely a good way to live, I have a feeling I have all three, hopefully. They’re reviewing all of our work next week, it’s me and two other interns that are in the running. You had or you still have? How silly of me to think you didn’t have a cape. Money, appearances, popularity. Both of them were more interested in that, but at least my mother actually cared, even a little. I think for everyone, the divorce was a blessing. I’ll always hold it for him, I do love him and always will, but as children, we never got the praise or encouragement we deserved or needed from him.

I feel like there will be a spark when I meet the right person, to be honest I’m intrigued by it, but I honestly don’t think I’ll be the one meeting my true love that way. I do too, I wonder if they’re even like me or would have anything remotely in common with me, maybe it could be a friendship, but I’d prefer to find my own love.

BLAINE: I'll try, but no guarantees. I can't help but want to treat you like royalty. What do you think of scented candles? I hear they can be extremely soothing as well.

BLAINE: I've always thought of journalists as detectives. They're all about gathering information and using it to uncover the truth. Though, I'll admit that journalists are probably much more limited in what they can investigate and report back to the public, as opposed to a private or undercover detective. Still, it's pretty cool.

BLAINE: Oh god, feeding time at the zoo! I love the way you describe it. Older or younger sister?

BLAINE: What's worse though? Having your heart broken during Valentine's Day or not feeling anything at all?

BLAINE: I agree, which is why I always try my best to deliver great coffee, in the hope that it'll bring a smile to their face as they taste it. After all, smiling is an infectious thing.

QUINN: Royalty, I like the sound of that. They are divine, I have them in the bathroom and when I'm having a bath, I light them and the senses tingle.

QUINN: I wish, I've always loved the Nancy Drew books, but we're more like reporters, or we write about things we enjoy. I like writing about experiences I've had, I've hoped that one day I could write a book.

QUINN: I only had to set it down and they came from everywhere. Frannie is my older sister, she's got her own family now, but it's nice when I get to visit them up in Burlington.

QUINN: Both sound horrible. I guess feeling nothing at all, how can one live without any emotions.

❈ QUINN FABRAY - AESTHETIC BOARD ❈

Number 7.

Taurus. ♉

Ravenclaw.

ESTP: These personality types always have an impact on their immediate surroundings – the best way to spot them at a party is to look for the whirling eddy of people flitting about them as they move from group to group. Laughing and entertaining with a blunt and earthy humor, ESTP personalities love to be the center of attention. If an audience member is asked to come on stage, ESTPs volunteer – or volunteer a shy friend.

Neutral Good: A neutral good character does anything she can, and works with anyone she can, for the greater good. Such a character is devoted to being good, and works in any way she can to achieve it.

Favorite Quote: “A Day without laughter is a day wasted” - Charlie Chaplin.

Trust me when I say it’s an honor to be liked by you, Miss Fabray. Honestly speaking though, I think we’re alike in more ways than we are different, which probably explains why we’re able to click so well. You do bring out the perfect gentleman side of me, and that’s something I value very much. Beautiful, strong, and independent. If this city’s finest bachelors and bachelorettes aren’t fighting each other for your hands right now, then there’s something very wrong with them. Fun fact: I once set up a superhero roleplay club back in high school and my alter ego was a nocturnal avenger. He’s a master of stealth and subterfuge; I called him Nightbird. A latte with a hint of vanilla, duly noted. They sound absolutely gorgeous. I used to be involved in horse riding, so I definitely get what you meant when you said they were easier to talk to. Quinn, I could never think of you as someone who would add insult to someone else’s injury. That sounds a lot like my family as well, actually - another reason why I don’t think the system really works. I’d offer my apologies, but I also know that sorry won’t change anything, so I’ll just say thank you instead, for sharing that with me.

I suppose it can be a very rewarding experience to finally meet someone who interprets love the same way as we do and expresses it in a way that we can understand. 

Only to those who deserve it, really. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with wanting to be front and center during a performance. Between you and I, I used to dance on tabletops during my show choir days. Were you once part of your school’s dance club? 

You always have the sweetest words to say. I’m privileged. Definitely, I’m so glad we met, I can definitely see a great friendship blossoming. I wish more guys were like you, extremely charming and wise. Alas, no. I’m not an extremely picky person, but intelligence is a must. Thank you, Blaine. You do know how to make a girl feel better about herself, I can say that I am almost independent, just waiting on that permanent job offer. I wish we had a superhero club, that sounds so much fun. Nightbird, amazing name! Please tell me you had a cape. It’s such a relaxing experience, you and the horse and just nature is how I cleared my head. If only you could choose your family, everything would be easier. My mother was always one for showing a good front to all her friends, but honestly, she couldn’t deny her broken marriage for long. Long story short, affairs happened and they divorced when I was in college, which was the best scenario for me. She’s very happy now and my sister and I get a check every year on our birthdays and Christmas from our father.

I honestly don’t think if I’ve experienced true love. I liked guys I’ve dated in the past, but nothing more. Which is why this whole number thing is intriguing to me.

I don’t disagree but I tend to take a break only when it’s completely necessary- near burn out status so to speak. So is this internship one you get paid for? Forgive me for assuming otherwise. 

Hopefully I don’t get that run down. I do find myself just relaxing into a bubble bath, just for some rejuvenation at the end of the day. Yes, but paid internships aren’t much, definitely not enough to pay my rent. So, I really hope I get a permanent place there, I really enjoy it.

BLAINE: I'm really glad to hear that, Miss Fabray. Knowing your line of work, I thought it'd be appropriate to give you something that would help you de-stress.

BLAINE: I'm not at all surprised. You've got to have a keen eye for detail to be working as a journalist.

BLAINE: That sounds... gloomy indeed, but here's hoping they'll cheer up soon and turn those 'blues' into pink hues when Valentine's Day approaches.

BLAINE: Slightly cheerier, yes, but not by a lot. Especially the businessmen - they're not really into small talks. They mostly just grunt or nod their heads as a thank you.

QUINN: Please, call me Quinn. And it was a great way to relax, soak up the suds with a nice glass of rosé.

QUINN: I think that's what drew me to study it. I probably pay too much attention to details.

QUINN: Well, I brought in the muffin basket my sister sent me and it was like feeding time at the zoo, but at least I was thanked. Oh gosh, I forgot about that, here's to hoping I don't hear any crying by the water cooler this year.

Remind me not to get on your bad side, Miss Fabray. Nunchucks or not, I still think you’re a pretty impressive lady with a certain badass quality to boot. For a long time, women have been viewed as dependent on others, but those days are definitely long gone. Which is why I think we should be each other’s knight in shining armor and fend off those habitual offenders and muggers together. We’d be unstoppable. Oh, you’ve just added one more thing to my list of things to look forward to at work. What’s your favourite coffee order, if I may ask? Also, you’ve had horses? That must be at the place your family would spend the summer months at, I presume? 

So many broken families, and all due to a lack of understanding and acceptance. I agree, which is why I don’t harbour any resentments toward my own dad. It still hurts, of course, but I don’t resent him. After all, I can’t advocate for something that I myself don’t believe in or practice.

Love really is the answer, isn’t it?

There are some people that could light up a place just by their presence, naturally attracting the attention of others and leaving them in such awe they couldn’t resist grappling for more. You’re one of those people, Miss Fabray. In my very humble opinion, anyway. 

Don’t worry, I like you so there will be no surprise attacks. I’d really love to learn nunchucks, they look fun and somewhat dangerous too. While I do like the idea of holding the door open and such, I’d be the type to split the bill on a date. We could be our own human superheros, just need those masks and we’re set! Thankfully I’m not the type of person who has a paragraph long order, a simple hot Café Latte with a hint of vanilla. They aren’t my horses, per say. They were family horses. We had a gorgeous Clydesdale, which my sister called Clover and a beautiful white Andalusian, I called her Snowdrop. She looked like a majestic unicorn, without the horn of course. Yes, it was back in Upstate. I’m so sorry, Blaine! Please don’t think I’m rubbing it in or anything. I know the feeling. My family’s dynamics very weird and even though looks pristine on the outside, it’s definitely broken, my father never really interacted with us or my mother growing up, they weren’t ‘happily’ married, they were dealing with each other. Neither my sister or I have spoken to him in a long time, he doesn’t care, it’s all business to him.

Love is very versatile and different, which is why I believe most people are just into it.

BLAINE: That I do, Miss Fabray. Though, I'll admit that I feel bad for not giving you a more personalized gift.

BLAINE: Gift giving with a personal touch. I like that. Rest assured I'll treasure them for as long as I live.

BLAINE: You're too kind, really. But don't worry, your secret is definitely safe with me.

BLAINE: So how's the second week of January treating you so far? Any exciting happenings at work?

QUINN: Seriously? I love the gifts. I may have already used up half the bottle of the bath salts.

QUINN: I've always done it. I kinda shows that I pay attention to what people like.

QUINN: I love it, once you look through it, it's just a rabbit hole of amazing items.

I’m absolutely with you there, Quinn. I always feel so out of sorts when I don’t have my routine to lead the way but the free time can be nice too, right? I would say that a promotion for an intern would be a job? Are you looking to be employed where you are interning?

Definitely, I’d feel a little lost without working. But after a while, you’d always need a nice break. Hopefully, I’ve honestly never worked so hard in my life and this internship is my first actual ‘job’. I just hope the editors at the New York Times think so too.