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It's past sunset when Tommy awakes and ventures out into the world to find food. His kitchen is bare so he is forced to pull out clothes from his wardrobe and act like a human being despite sleeping for an ungodly amount of hours. His ventures end up at the market after he gets a craving for cookies, knowing just the right spot to find the good ones. It's not the healthiest of meals but he is stringing together his day to day still, so it will do.

Sitting on a bench he has his quiet mouse moment, eating his cookie alone as he people watches. The familiarity, and yet growth the city has had, is comforting after all these years. It's nice just letting the world move around him for once, though as the universe always dictates in Merrock, one could not go out without crossing the path of someone they knew. The figure was across his way, perhaps on their own cookie seeking adventure or more likely something more interesting. Tommy couldn't actually state he knew Vitus all that well. They'd met only a month before Tommy departed, their time typically casual and fleeting. He recalls their sweetness and silently nods a hello at the memory of it. Truthfully he expects them to have forgotten him by now, but the thought they remain in Merrock keeps a smile playing on his lips. It's nice to be home.

Atlas knew the next week ahead was going to be a rough one for the club but he was thankful that so far tonight was going well. The werewolves who worked his venue would be taking leaving after tonight along with some of the younger vamps who didn’t trust themselves to work. It was a little daunting to be facing yet another corn moon, but Atlas was trying to think positively going into it. 

Where: Hospital

When the door opened and Liv saw Rosie, she couldn’t help but smile a big smile before looking back down to the newborns in her arms. Rosie was the best aunt, and the boys adored her so she knew the twins would too. Introducing her children to her sister was always a special moment. “I knew you would be one of our first visitors,” she said. “Do you want to hold them?” She asked, happy to give her the opportunity. “They’ve been pretty good babies so far for the few hours that they have been born.”

Where: Festival Grounds

“Mama, you should get a fishy on your cheek,” little Finn said excitedly as he finished getting his whole face pained to look like a shark. “And Gigi should get a turtle!” The boys were so happy to be at the festival, and Liv was glad that they hadn’t picked up on the fact that there was something wrong with their grandma. Looking at Leanne, Liv smiled. “Finn, that sounds like a great idea. I’ll go first.” Liv was exhausted, but she wouldn’t let the boys see that. She’d rather the boys take their energy out on her than Leanne at this point. “How does that sound, are you okay with that, mom?”

Where: Home

“Well, that took longer than anticipated,” Olivia said as she settled into bed and looked at Enzo. “Finn always takes the longest to pick out his school clothes. I think you gave him good advice,” she said with a nod. “I can’t believe he’s in first grade, though. It’s weird having him gone all day I’m so used to his A.M kindergarten.” Right now, all she had to worry about during the day was Lucas but that wasn’t going to last for much longer. She was now in her third trimester and the twins would be joining them soon. She couldn’t wait to see Enzo with them, she just knew he would be the best dad. She was upset with herself for declining his proposal, but she hoped she would be able to say yes soon. “Do you want to know what I was thinking about earlier? We should probably start figuring out names for these two,” she said, putting her hand on her belly. 

Where: Santa’s Workshop

“Stevie, don’t you dare laugh at me,” Liv said to her friend, giving her a look. Every year at the Christmas festival, Leanne made Liv wear the same elf costume she had since she was twelve. Liv had always been tiny, her eight-year-old Jake would probably pass her up in the next few years. “Do you want to sit here and pretend to write a letter to Santa so that it looks like I’m actually doing something over here?” She said with a laugh. Liv loved Christmas just as much as everyone else, but working in the workshop got irritating from time to time and she needed a break. 

Where: Arctic Skate Outdoor Rink

Being a ballerina didn’t mean Liv as good at ice skating in any capacity. It didn’t make sense to her, but Jake and Finn loved it and wanted to go, so of course she couldn’t disappoint them. Liv could manage to move around somewhat, but it looked clumsy and not graceful at all. Taking too hard of a step forward, Liv completely missed her footing and wiped out. Once she hit the ice, she quickly looked around and grabbed the railing to pull herself up. “You definitely didn’t see that,” Liv said, letting out a laugh. “If anyone asks, I’m a pro at this.” 

With: @mikael-valentine​

“I’m so glad you’re here,” Liv said to her friend when she opened the door to her house. “I’ve been meaning to clean out my closet forever, and I think now is finally the time to do it. I should just let you go in there and throw out everything you hate or think is old,” she laughed. In terms of fashion, Liv was pretty clueless. She needed a few sets of eyes, so she had Julia and Mik to help her out. “I feel like you’ll be honest with me too. Don’t hold back on anything...and I’ll order us food, too.”