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[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.

[And what fool wouldn't be bolstered by that vote of confidence? A dummy, that's who! And Luz knew enough what a keeper she had if she could catch the attention of a girlfriend over bat cats]?!

So Festivus is a stick? You use it to complain about people and then fight about it? That sounds a little counterproductive, doesn't it?

Oh, I've heard of that! Chocolate coins, got it! And you get other stuff too!

[Just TELL Luz she should make Matzo soup, and she will make sure she gets it perfect!

OOC: She does but WOW, is there a bit of cost there.

If Lexi stuck around, she was bound to hear them from Luz again].

Er, no, actually. The cultists used it against me so it sorta turned me off the whole thing.

From what you told me, I absolutely believe that.

[Luz always had her attention, even when she was paying attention to her batcats. Luz was impossible to not pay attention to, she was warm and smart and witty and charming]

Well, the latter part I'm not sure of. In theory, it's a private thing, but since it was apparently an episode of 'Seinfeld,' I'm sure they all got to hear each other's shit and be mad.

There's jelly doughnuts called Sufganiyot? They don't necessarily have to be the traditional kind, I won't pass up jelly doughnuts on a bet. And Dead Sea salt scrubs, kosher wine, and I saw this apron once which had two llamas on it reading "Llamakkah." Or anything that's blue and white, you can't go wrong with that.

[but she wants to make Matzoh soup for Luz!

OOC: aaaack, I really do need to get into this canon. assuming Disney Plus isn't dicks and takes it off as soon as they're done lowering the axe.

good thing she planned to stay around, then!]

...holy shit, seriously? I'm so sorry. Okay, give me a second here so I can stick my foot in my mouth for, uh. Always?

I'm, uh. Kind of reconsidering the idea of being a squid and/or going back. I miiiiight be okay with here? For the most part.

[The girl would actually feel pretty proud that Lexi thought so highly of her that she would make sure that Lexi knew, no matter what she was doing, that Luz was always thinking of her and trying to make her happy].

Hmm. I'm still not sure I understand, but hey! We'll have enough things to celebrate! You know, since we have the bookstore, why don't we put up a Menorah there, and serve some of the Sufganiyot? We can have the whole place done up to celebrate it!

[Ooh, new food! Luz would definitely not say no to that!

OO: I think at this point the Owl House is making them money and getting them notice for them to that. They may be a heartless corporation, but they know enough not to shoot themselves in the foot like another stupid streaming service].

Heh, that's not your fault! You can blame them for being heartless, horrible people!

[Luz took her hands].

Definitely stay in your human form please. I've gotten really fond of it.

[she wants Luz to always know that her well-being is always close to Lexi's thoughts as well]

Well, can try that? But there's a decent chance that I'm the only Jewish person left here, so I don't wanna be too, you know, hey! There's this holiday in December! No, it's not Christmas! Or Kwanzaa!

[OOC: oh, dear. Who's done it this time?]

And me for not knowing, now where is that foot?

[but she takes Luz's hands anyway]

And I've gotten really fond of yours. So, y'know, let's stay like this.

[and Mewnos and Nosferatmew buzz them like something out of Top Gun]

Them, too?

[That goes double for Luz, but Lexi probably knew that well enough about her anyway].

Like I said, Mr. Pines should still be here, and he would be Jewish, since I know Dipper and Mabel were too. But maybe you're one of the few practicing. That's ok though. We can pass out some books that tell people more about it, even get into the history!`

And I'll make some of the foods too! I mean, if that's ok?

[OOC: I've still not forgiven fucking HBO MAX for the crap they've pulled. No OK KO, No Infinity Train and I miss the last season of Summer Camp Island so those assholes can save some money. Clearly I am not bitter].

I don't talk about it much, to be fair, so that's on me.

[Luz definitely seems to brighten at Lexi's touch. Man, but she's really fallen hard].

That's a pretty reasonable request.

Oh, of course! Always!

[As if overhearing this, Owlbert swoops in, and Tempest looks at her resentfully].

Of course you two too!

[Lexi did and it was one of the many reasons why she loved Luz]

I don't think I've met Mr. Pines. Or Dipper and Mabel. Jeez, I've been so busy with the bookstore that I've hardly had the chance to socialize much. But that sounds like it would work. And maybe a little party would work, on the last night? At my house?

That's absolutely okay! But I have dibs on the latkes, I've got those down to a science.

[OOC: my problem is, I need it for House of the Dragon, the DCEU, and I needed it for The White Lotus. although I was so mad about the end of the season, I'm like. do I want to watch season three, even if there is one?]

Okay, but...whatever's going on, I can take it. I want to know what it is.

[so has Lexi and it had been so easy to fall for her. it was really remarkable]

Well, I hope so?

[that makes Lexi giggle and grin at them both. in the meantime, Mewnos and Nosferatmew have settled in, one on either side of Orville]

All of you! [to Luz] I kinda want a cuddle-pile right know, think they'd be up for it?

[Aww]!

Well actually, Mr. Pines is the only one left. Dipper and Mabel are gone, last I checked. But it might be a good idea to invite him over and try and reconnect that way, right? Besides, last I recall, he's a bit of a researcher himseld, we might come across him anyway!

Sure, sure! Heck, we could even have it at our other house, right?

Oh good! I have no idea how to make those at all!

[OOC: I am mad at them, but I do have their subscription so. I am a bit of a hypocrite there. I still feel free to hate them though.

So far, only one episode for season 3. It is a doozy though]!

What do you want to know specifically?

[Maybe it was something about Lexi, but it was just so easy with her].

Same!

Oh, you'll have to force it out of me!

[As it to emphasize, Luz pulled Lexi closer until the two were in said pile, laughing and limb entangled].

...yikes. That's got to be lonely. Okay, I'll um. Do you know his username so I can try to at least send a text or something?

Yeah, we could. It's probably better suited for entertaining than my mess of stuff, stuff everywhere..

Oh wow, they're so good. Especially with a little sour cream on them. They're basically little fried piles of flattened hash browns, you can't go wrong with putting on some sour cream. And now I'm making myself hungry just thinking about them. [and her stomach grumbles in agreement] But we'll have to bring Noseratmew and Mewnos, though, I wonder if they make yarmulkes for cats?

[aaaand, there's a shift in mood] Well. I kinda know the basics behind me missing all of the bad stuff and I feel guilty as hell about it.

[and Lexi squeals happily as she's pulled into a cuddle pile. Mewnos and Nosferatmew exchange a very kitty 'humans are dumb, but what can we do?' expression, then fly down to join them, each purring very loudly like 'yes, we're good kitties, you're not going to torture us by putting yarmulkes on us, are you?']

It's honestly been a long time since we've talked. But if you ask around for Stanford Pines, people will know who you mean.

[Luz feels bad she couldn't be more helpful there, but she had sadly lost contact with the Pines some time ago].

Yeah, the only problem is that it's not the easiest place to get to! But I'm sure we could ship people there if we needed to. Korra did mean for it to be a place of refuge one day, after all!

Ooh, they sound delicious! If you can make them, I'll try my best to make everything else, ok? Of course, definitely bring them, and please make them wear those!

[That would be so cute Luz might die].

It's...hmm. Well. It's a lot, honestly. I mostly got scratched up when I was with Scorpia, and then there was the flat out killing I had to do to help Vi get out of the warehouse. Uh, with Sharon I helped her too, but she did the killing there.

[Luz looked pretty ashamed by that fact.

Which is, of course, why the cuddle pile is needed. Luz by definition was a girl that loved closeness with her friends, so with her girlfriend Luz was far more affectionate and loving, nuzzling Lexi right under her neck.

It's not torture if its cute, shh].

Yeah? That's all it will take?

[she can't remember if she ever did have contact with them. maybe at Kyle's long-ago Passover party?]

Shipping people there makes me think of FedEx. I'm pretty sure we can't fit people in those little baggies.

Really? Well, I won't complain, making homemade applesauce was always the worst. [sappy cute grin] So I really appreciate you doing it!! And I'm pretty sure the batcats wearing those would be instagram gold. If we, you know, had instagram.

...well, shit. I wish I'd been there to help you. Somehow. If I could. Could I?

[and Lexi looked poleaxed

but yes, under the circumstances a cuddle pile was absolutely necessary, nuzzling Luz's cheek back in return. in the meantime, the batcats make their presence known, curling up with their person and her girlfriend.

it's not torture, it's adorable]

I should think so. He was pretty well known, last I remember.

[Boy, she hoped he was still around. Luz felt bad that she had lost contact with the Pines in some time, but things had happened that wound up taking her away from a LOT of people she used to interact with. She hoped he was still around].

I mean by the staff of course! Like, take them there!

Ooh, I'll definitely do that, I love applesauce! And I'll try to fry up some other stuff too, ok? I'll make sure you have a great Hannukah!

Hehe. It would be instantly cute!

Don't worry, I'm sure next time, you'll be there to help!

[[OOC: Like here? Luz will totally need her girlfriend in a nightmarish world inspired by some of her own insecurities!]]

See? You're helping already! I was feeling slightly overwhelmed before, but I'm feeling much better now! Must be the power of having the best girlfriend ever.

Then I'll try to look him up. With any luck, he's still here and we can have Chanukah together.

[Lexi had people she'd let go by the wayside when her relationship with Luz grew more intense. like Kyle, who's no longer here. she didn't even have the chance to say goodbye]

Oh! Like a shuttle service?

I hope so, I feel kind of like I have to, given that I might be the only Jew in the building. But...that you want to help, that you're willing to try. That means the world to me, you know that right?

((OOC: will get to that! my brain isn't wanting to brain, so I'll be there asap.))

I, um, I can't be the best girlfriend ever. Can I?

Even if he isn't, I'll do research and make sure you have an awesome Chanukah, even if it's just the two of us!

[Luz missed a LOT of people, and Kyle had been on that list of older brother figures that were no longer around, right there with Varian and Fern. It hurt knowing she'd never have some of those relationships again].

Something like that!

If you are, then I'll make sure we celebrate your holidays! Just...let me know which are coming up, and I'll look them up and we'll celebrate accordingly! I might not totally believe in a higher power exactly, but I DO believe in spiritual connections that fulfill people with a higher sense of being. Mami believed in God, so she tried to make sure she did good toward people AND animals. I like to think I do the same with the latter.

Of course I would. They're important to you, so they're important to me too.

[[OOC: Oh, take your time! Silent Hill shenanigans needs some mulling over]!

Give me one good reason why you're not.

[Lexi melts] I'd appreciate that. I really would.

[it did hurt. and it wasn't like there was some reassurance that they were safely home, they were probably squids out there in the ocean and there was no way to call them back]

All right. Well, Passover is a big one, although it's not for a while yet. And Rosh Hashanah isn't until September. And it's only right to be good to animals, they're a lot better than people most of the time.

You are such a good girlfriend. I've told you that, right?

[[OOC: yeah, especially since I do most of my tags at work]]

I, um. There are way prettier girls here.

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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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I LOVE Latkes, I usually have them one time a year when we go to Katzs Deli!

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(CW: passing privilege)

I'll have to put up a Hanukkah thread later today!

Hanukkah Sameach!

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