#juniper ;

“ ALRIGHT, HOW SURPRISED WERE YOU REALLY ? ”   is the first thing elle asks when she gets her few minutes with the mama to be, knowing that at a party like this, time with her would be precious. without iris with her this evening, she’s even taken the liberty to have not one but TWO glasses of wine, which is why her cheeks may look a bit more pink than usual. all in all, it’s a good day, and she’s happy for her new friend to soon become a mom.   “ i don’t know if you or the guys made the registry, but i ordered something that wasn’t on it, i hope you don’t mind. i found iris’ favorite lounger online, and figured your baby would probably like it, too. ”

“ IF I HEAR THE MONSTER MASH ONE MORE TIME, i’m going to bash my head into a wall. ”   she hasn’t even been at the event very long, but emilia’s sure she’s heard the song three times already :   once waiting in line to join, once waiting in line to pee, and now waiting in line to buy a corndog. when she turns to the person behind her to share in her troubles, emilia bristles when she realizes it’s juni. part of her wants to take it back, but it’s already out there in the open, so all she can do is offer a half-hearted eyeroll in her direction.   “ honestly. ”