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[and adorkable. one of the reasons why Lexi fell for her!

and a freakin' lamp floats on by. one which looks way too heavy to be moved with normal telekinesis.

and Lexi sighs]

Okay. Maybe we need to get the moving stuff with my mind thing under control, then we move on to step two, the movie popcorn cuddling stuff?

[It was a two-way street, except that Luz also thought that Lexi was super cool in a place where no one had paid enough attention to her there.

Luz stares at the lamp and couldn't help but laugh].

You know, this is really making me think of the Boiling Isles now! But sure, let's do that!

[And Luz, being the girl she is, immediately jumps on the lamp in an attempt to pull it down and is now holding onto it fast].

Rragh! I think I'm wearing it down!

[and Lexi would say the exact same thing about Luz's Earth, that it had no idea who it was missing and probably wasn't cool enough for her anyway, but seriously, just pay attention!

and Lexi laughs, too]

Okay, um. Think non-floaty thoughts. But not down thoughts, I don't wanna get depressed, I just wanna get my stuff back where it belongs.

[and then Luz grabs the lamp]---wait wait wait, that wasn't what I meant! [she reaches for Luz's leg]

[Oh, they didn't, but Luz had definitely decided not to burn too many brain cells on a place that she wasn't around right now.

And honestly? Hearing her girlfriend laugh was more than enough to make her want to try harder]!

Yup, yup! Think all Peter Pan like descent! You can do it!

[Luz was making little yelps, but didn't look all too bothered].

You won't get away this easy, foul lamp!

[probably for the best. at least one of them needed to avoid worrying about shit back home.

and she was absolutely laughing, Luz was being beyond adorable and Lexi wanted to tug her down for another kiss, but they had Things to take care of. for example, Lexi's runaway powers]

Oh my god, I hated that movie growing up! Tinkerbell was such a bitch and the less I say about Tiger Lily, the better.

Anyway, come on down! And I feel like I should say something about the Price is Right now but what's-his-name, the guy who took over from Bob Barker? He's a prick. I'm sure the lamp is very impressed with your prowess. [and she extends an arm towards the lamp and it slowly sinks down]

[And Luz was doing her best to NOT think about home! There was already a lot to think about being here, after all.

Luz was, of course, hanging on for dear life. She was a Paleblood, so she didn't exactly know how to get this under control].

Was Tiger Lily that bad compared to the cultural fail that was the whole Indian sequence? And I kinda liked Tinkerbell, she was sassy and had hips for days!

[Granted, Luz was sure she would have had problems with someone like that in real life].

Drew Car-REY!

[Luz was still hanging on, and now she fell with no amount of fanfare].

See! I knew I'd wear it down!

[that was true. and again, Lexi cursed her fate to fall asleep at the worst possible time, one where she'd have known she'd need to be there for Luz, but wasn't.

and Lexi is thinking frantic back to the surface thoughts to ensure that her girlfriend doesn't hurt herself]

The whole thing was awful, but having her as the crazy jealous other woman was just. Yuck. And now Disney has made up a gazillion fairies to go along with Tinkerbell, but that appeal was lost on me.

[guess who hates the Disney-entertainment complex? this girl!

and she's on the verge of saying 'yes, that's the one' when Luz falls down, Lexi trying (and failing) to catch her]

Yes, you're very brave for wrangling that lamp. Honestly, I think I need to think back on how I was when I first got out of the egg thingy. Freaked out, confused, and pissed off. Maybe if I think the opposite of those thoughts, things will settle down? Literally?

Luz was going to have to be resigned to the fact that there were times where she went on adventures that some of her friends were better off NOT knowing about, and Lexi was included. She'd TELL her about it, of course, but she knew better than to try and drag her girlfriend into situations where she might get hurt, or see HER get hurt.

Like now]!

It was mostly men back then, and their whole basis of women were that they had to be jealous of each other. You sure weren't going to get an empowering woman story from early Disney! And I DO like the other Disney faeries, but I have a soft spot for Tinkerbell!

[Luz crashes face first of course, but manages to spring back up, though a little warily now. She almost drew some blood there, and did wince a little, but for something else entirely].

That was my thought! Mind over matter! Ugh, let me go and sit this one out. I forgot to tell you about my OTHER injury this month.

Wonder why you were in an egg though.

[This is Luz, trying to deflect and yet still tell her girlfriend the truth].

[Lexi felt pretty much the same way about Luz. That eventually, East Highland would catch up to her and someone from home would show up. Maybe even someone from her future, which freaked her out to no end. She wasn't sure she wanted to know what was going to happen next]

That's true. And even modern Disney isn't exactly caught up to the 21st century, not really. I mean they're like "oh look at this person, we have a gay person in a movie. As a villain. Or look at this princess, she didn't marry the first guy. She got with the second. Whooo, progress!"

[and Lexi kneels down to where Luz fell, looking concerned and ready to give her a hand up or try to bandage any wounds. but she catches the wince and isn't sure what to say about it]

--wait, wait, other injury? There's more? [she looks concerned]

So do I. All I did was sleep. It's okay, though, it's fine.

[and she's not going to be distracted by the mention of another injury]

[Luz was pretty confident she would always think well of Lexi no matter WHO showed up. She just didn't like the idea of worrying her girlfriend to death].

Yeah, I've noticed! It's sad too, because other networks have at least tried to be a little more open about it! And yeah, the second guy, because at least he's not evil, and it's totally ok to kiss him after he did basically nothing but exchange wry comments!

[They could have at least had a few dates that didn't involve them running for their lives]!

Right, ah, yeah. Me and Scorpia went on that mushroom hunt and one of those monsters got me a little. Scorpia patched me up, but it was still pretty painful. She ended him good though.

[Luz was honestly pretty impressed there, though less impressed with her own fail].

And how you do feel now? Are you ok? Do you need anything, mi amor?

[just as Lexi was confident she'd always think well of Luz. she didn't want to risk the love they'd found and was fairly certain that nothing Luz could do or say that would make her love Luz any less]

Yeah, I mean, look at Showtime. "Queer as Folk" and "the L-Word" were on TV how many decades ago? It's the networks and streaming services meant for grown-ups that are really making the progress, Disney's always going to be at least four decades behind the times when it comes to LGBTQ+ representation. Because it's for ~~families~~. Which is such bullshit, gay and trans* kids realize who they are younger and younger and they deserve representation.

[well, it wouldn't be a date night, but Lexi has been talked into going for a group movie night sometime in December. but they could have dinner at Lexi's place beforehand, probably eggplant lasagna]

...seriously? Holy shit. I am so damned glad Scorpia was with you. Did I tell you that I met her at the bookstore? She seems really nice. I'm glad you have a friend like her and I'd like to be friends, too.

[not everyone bats a thousand. Luz succeeds far more often than she fails]

I'm okay. Really. Pas besoin de s’inquiéter pour moi, mon amour.

[Luz was completely infatuated with Lexi. She might have her missions and do death defying things that risked her life, but even in these? She was ALWAYS thinking of Lexi and hoping she wouldn't do anything to make Lexi worry].

And that's what's annoying! What are kids in my time who are queer going to look at for representation for us? Nickelodeon? Cartoon Network? It won't be Disney, which regularly gives family representation and is the biggest name there! And that's just sad. Everything for us is an uphill battle.

[Luz would certainly be up for that, and it would be interesting to have a lasagna without meat]!

Are you kidding?! That's great! Scorpia is probably one of my best friends here! I met her WAY back in Deerington, she was one of my firsts! And yeah, she made sure I wasn't too hurt. I'd do just about anything for Scorpia!

[Oh Luz fails, but she succeeds more because she works very hard at it!

Oh my GOSH Luz practically melts].

Please tell me what you said, that sounded SO good.

[Lexi wasn't all that death-defying, but she knew that eventually it would have to happen. that was probably something she couldn't avoid, as much as she might wish it were otherwise. because she wasn't going to be able to escape Trench bullshit forever. but damnit, she was going to try because she didn't want Luz to worry or get upset]

It is. I mean, it's great that these other companies have finally woken up and realized that it's 2019, but what's Disney's excuse? Seriously? They can't hide behind the "oh it's family entertainment and we need to consider the community values" thing. They're in Florida, surrounded by elderly Republicans, of course they're not going to have the guts to do something actually progressive. So just say that! I'm sure for every Whole Foods loving vegan they lose, they'll pick up a Chick-fil-A scarfing Republican.

[her grandparents lived in Florida and kind of were an object lesson in old people starting out progressive, then they marinate in Fox News in Florida and it's all downhill from there]

Really? Then I'll have to make sure she's invited to the Shitty Movie night. Not sure how well some of that humor will translate, but it's Birdemic. At least that's what I'm leaning towards. The Room is hilarious, but it's got way too much Tommy Wiseau ass for a general audience.

[Luz succeeds 99.9% of the time because she's amazing.

and she's adorable. so she's getting a kiss]

It means but there's no reason to worry, my love. I think?

[Luz would do her best, no matter what the cost, to make sure that her girlfriend would have an easier life. She cared a LOT about Lexi, she didn't want her to get hurt.

I think it might have something to do with being overseas? They don't want to hurt their "precious brand" or whatever, itis pretty cowardly though. They really need to do SOMETHING to show that they actually have the LGBT crowd helping. They need something to show they care about us!

[OOC: I wonder what THAT will be.

Luz will love Lexi all the time and defer to her expertise].

Oh sure! I'm sure she'll like the idea of people batting at things that aren't even there!

[no ass please, thank you. Also, you are amazing and getting an arm around your waist].

It sounded SO sweet. Please do that more!

[she wanted what would make both herself and Luz as safe as possible. and Lexi was equally enamored with Luz. she'd assumed that she'd have to wait for college to come out and actually have a girlfriend, but finding Luz here and their connection was more than she could have expected. and she was going to do what was right for them, no matter what Trench threw their way]

Oh, right. The whole overseas thing where a lot of countries are stuck somewhere in the 19th century when it comes to LGBTQ+ issues. God forbid they don't get to have their movie shown in insert country here 'cause there's the gay to edit around. It's hard for it to not gross me out, though. And not want to give them my money.

[OOC: has Disney actually gotten some intestinal fortitude?

and Lexi will love Luz all the time and depend on her knowledge of this place.

and Lexi laughed gleefully] I know! The "special" effects in that movie are the stuff of legend. Though, I might still have to play the Rifftrax version, the original is too painful for words.

[and she cuddles into Luz's side]

More French? I think that can be arranged.

[Luz knew it was close to impossible to be safe in Trench. That was a hard fact that she despised, but it was the truth. Knowing that Lexi would try anyway meant the world though, and made Luz want to try extra hard to stay safe and not give Lexi anything to worry about.

Granted, given her nature, that would be pretty hard for Luz].

Oh, I totally agree. It's hard when money talks to people more than actually showing people's lives and something more than another bed story for the straights. The irony of that to me is that gay relationships bring money TOO, but then it gets all tied up in people's religion and their determination to make anyone clear out to be deviants.

[OOC: It's always in and out with these guys. The Owl House is the gayest they've ever gotten, and they ruined them having a full third season].

Luz would make sure not to let Lexi down]!

No kidding? Ok, count me in! That sounds like something right out of MST3K! That'd be fun!

[Luz nuzzles her neck].

Podría acostumbrarme a esto.

[it would be. she was trying to think that she was up for it, but it was hard without being truly tested. she knew that she needed to just suck it up and let whatever happened hit her upside the head, but she was afraid of how Luz would react. Luz threw herself into danger for her friends and Lexi knew Luz wouldn't hesitate to do the same for her. which was the problem since if they were both trying to protect each other, what if neither of them were protected?

and Lexi was going to worry anyway]

Right, right. Can't let the evangelical Christians in the fly-over states feel a little uncomfortable watching a gay kiss. Probably because they're scared they might like it too much. And you can't convince me that all of those good, Christian men aren't...y'know, watching faux-lesbians on PornHub.

[OOC: ooops! Sorry, I forgot it was Disney! Which is probably a compliment.

and Lexi grins, giggling happily]

Okay and now you have to tell me what that meant. I couldn't context clues any of it.

[Yes, that certainly would be an issue. Luz didn't want to think of it just now, but she was absolutely going to be thinking a lot about how exactly she was going to ease Lexi into the reality of exactly how much Luz tended to do these missions where she was risking her neck quite a bit.

After all, they still had each other (and the shop) to think about]!

And it's sad, that there always has to be some kind of OTHER for people to cast aside. They're gay, or they have different colored skin, or their way of worship is different from mine. We find more ways to make ourselves different that we don't even bother to get to know each other. It's so sad.

Also, you're probably right, and gross.

[OOC: It's surprising, isn't it? But Dana Terrace is just awesome like that, so all props to her and her crew, and none to Disney].

Oh, right, heh! I said I could get used to this. And I really could.

[and now that Lexi had at least some control over her powers, that would make her bolder. but her real ace in the hole was the ability to make people see reality as she dictated it to be. so welcome to East Highland High, people who threatened her and/or Luz? a hellscape if ever there was one. it would be like the Hotel California of illusions.

and they did! it was wonderful to think about, having a life (and business) to build together]

Well, there are a lot of things that set people apart. I might be the only Jewish person here, now that Kyle is gone. Chanukah is coming and it's going to be lonely by myself. But I wouldn't say no to a present every night of it.

I know I'm right and it's disgusting. But weirdos are weird.

[OOC: And Disney could have really done something groundbreaking (for it) if it had gotten the third season.

And Lexi cuddles in closer, smiling]

Well, I guess we're gonna have to pick up whatever was broken. But that can wait a little bit longer.

[Luz was really going to want to see Lexi's powers in action, but for right now, she'd settle on putting her at ease with what was happening now. Even Luz hadn't gotten full control of her Pale Blood magic, mostly because she had to concentrate on her glyphs, but it was great that Lexi was getting so much better at it!

Luz already had some ideas about what she wanted to do to help them drum up business, but all of that could wait].

Ooh, that's right! Chanukah IS coming up, so now I actually have a reason to spoil you for the holidays! I'll be sure to be doing that!

Ugh, they don't get to be called weirdos. I'M a weirdo. They're just nasty.

[OOC: on the upside, Luz is the first protagonist who's both queer and got a relationship that they didn't wait until the end if the series to give us, so...progress. Also helps that Luz's love interested in the same voice actress as Katara from Avatar!

Luz was already starting a barely concealed purr there]!

If it means I get to hang on to you like this longer? That's an easy decision to make.

[Lexi really wanted to see Lexi's powers in action beyond accidentally making everything that wasn't nailed down go flying up. but Nosferatmew and Mewnos were unperturbed, both used to flying through the air, but they were currently snuggled up together on a throw pillow which had become a floor pillow once they claimed it. Lexi sure wasn't going to disturb them as long as they felt comfortable together there.

and she'd be open to any and all ideas, so bring them on!]

Ack! Ack! That was a joke! [but she's grinning anyway]

And hypocrites. Let's not forget that one.

[OOC: making Luz very important! little bitty queer kids will have a role model (for as long as Disney allows them one)

and Luz purrs were adorable]

Well, I happen to be very hang-on-able, so works for me.

[Aw, they were so cute! Of course, this was one of the few times that Luz was going to look away from the cute and instead concentrate on trying to figure out the extent of Lexi's powers].

Think we should start going for all the holiday themed stuff for the bookstore? We'll try to cover as many holidays as we can, since so many seem to happen this month and no one's on their earth to celebrate it at all!

[Luz wagged her finger at her girlfriend].

Too late! I'm going to spoil you, you're just going to have to deal with it!

Oh yeah. And they won't know what it's actually like to fall for someone amazing regardless of sex, so that's their loss.

[OOC: It is! And that she's queer and has MORE than just that going (SO MUCH) is going to show people that her queerness is not the essence of her personality either!

So was the person responsible for them]!

Yes, you totally are! I'm really curious to see what else you can do with your powers! Tell me more about them!

[they were, they were absolutely precious. but it's hard for Lexi to tear her eyes away from the cute]

Oh, right right! There have to be winter holidays we've never even heard of. The winter solstice has to be a big deal to a lot of people. And there's Kwanza. And Festivus. [she says with a teasing gleam in her eyes]

No, no, not being spoiled! I'm not sure I can handle it! Well, all right, maybe I can since it's you.

[OOC: I love that. There's nothing worse than an LGBTQ+ character where that's all there is to their personalities, to be the Gay Best Friend to the lead who is definitely hetero, why do you ask?

maybe, but purrs]

Well, in theory I can also slow down time and cast illusions on people so they think they're somewhere else. My go-to is probably gonna be high school, everyone hated high school.

[Of course they were being adorable, that was just what they DID. But Luz found Lexi even more captivating, so she managed to rip her eyes away].

I've always liked the Solstice! Christmas is nice, but it does suffer from commercialism a bit. I don't know enough about Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or Eid though, and I have absolutely no idea what Festivus is!

[Just in case you forgot Luz was brought to Deerington when she was fourteen].

Good! So I can get any gift, or is their a religious guideline I don't know about?

[She wanted to make sure she got this right!]

[[OOC: Absolutely. Luz is neurodivergent, constantly tries to please people, and has an all out down spiral in Season 3 because of everything that's happened to her. Luckily, the side characters are just as compelling!]

[All the purrs are Lexi's]!

OOh, no way?! That's so cool! I thought Palebloods were the ones who primarily did the illusion things!

Ah, going with torture I see. Respect, respect.

[well, that was true. Luz was even more compelling than kittens. she can take that and use it as a source of both strength and a 'so there']

Festivus is some dumb thing from the "Seinfeld" episodes in the 90s. Mom grew up being a huge fan, that got passed down to me. It's like. A stick in a four-pronged hole. Any stick, a mop handle will work. Basically, it's an airing of grievances, but it always turns into some kind of fight. Or maybe that's just my family? It could be that.

Well there's gelt. Though, everyone over ten expects the little chocolate candies covered in gold foil in a mesh pouch. I'll be happy to take the chocolate!

[but the less said about Gefilte fish, the better. but that was mainly for Passover, anyway. matzo soup, though? ::thumbs up::]

[OOC: but Luz! does she get out of the down spiral?

and purrs were still adorable. no matter the source]

So did I? But you're a Paleblood, have you tried to do it?

Absofuckinglutely. If East Highland High doesn't scare the shit out of them, nothing will.

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<--says the eternal Steven Universe fan, YES I have both of their soundtracks on LP

I never could get into that. LoK lives rent-free in my mind, though.

aww, that's a shame. Even started out a AT fanboy. Did love Korra though.

Korra cleared my skin, watered my crops, etc.

Man, and there are so many people who think its nowhere near as good as Avatar, wtf

They can think that all they like and I have my suspicions about why ::WOC main character::

My issue had been with the first two seasons, but the last two redeemed it!

I shipped Korrasami from the get-go, ever since the race car scene. I was thrilled it became canon!

Oh, so did I, immediately. Never thought it would be canon until the infamous BLUSH though

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