video: un. an.observer

[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.

Then I'll be sure to do it. You'll have a great holiday, promise!

[Luz was still trying her best not to think about her true squidy forms, and all of her close kin that were likely that in the ocean right now].

I'll make sure those are really amazing too! Just gotta research them a bit. And yes, animals do tend to be nicer than people. Cuddlier too!

[Scorpia being the exception of course].

You have, but I don't think I ever mind hearing it repeated!

[[OOC: Ah, I see! Whereas I do none of my tags at work, haven't the time]!

What? Who? What girls? I only see one stark raven haired beauty in mind, I don't know anything about other girls.

Thank you, sweetie.

[no squiddy thoughts allowed. well, generally speaking no. however, it was one of those things that kind of lingered like a splinter. you're going about your day and suddenly 'oh hey squids!']

All right, if you're sure? I mean, mom was never particularly observant and Cassie never bothered. And my batcats are incredibly cuddly. Probably since I've had them since they were kittens, they've been handled a lot.

Then I'm gonna have to say it again, you're a great girlfriend. World's best.

[[very rarely do I tag when not at work. not at work is my decompress and watch something stupid on Rifftrax]]

Ummm. Alayne Stone? She hasn't talked to me since, uh. Last March. But she's gorgeous, way prettier than me. And Sasuke's wife, Sakura?

Of course!

[Yup, Luz's mind tended to wander there at the most inconvenient times. Really, she needed to let her brain leave her alone].

Of course I'm sure. They're important to you, and if no one else will celebrate them with you, I want to.

Ooh, then they'll already be used to it!

Heh, aww! I learn from the best!

[[OOC: You are so very, very lucky. Especially that you do not have to work in the madness that is retail]].

I'm sure they both look nice. Well, I know for sure Sakura does. However, they do not hold a candle to my girlfriend in my eyes, so take some comfort in that, k?

[Lexi tried to keep her mind from wandering since she knew she wasn't ready for anything past maybe second base, but it was difficult sometimes]

That means [Lexi sniffles] so much to me. I can't even tell you.

Yes, they're good babies. They don't even eat until they make sure it's okay with me first.

Is that me? Am I the best? [she says teasingly]

[[OOC: oh, believe me, I've done my time. including four years as the assistant manager of a Waldenbooks. fun times!]]

Ughhhhhh. [someone is unconvinced. especially when it came to Alayne]

[Luz would respect that! Lexi was plenty enough proof that she could be perfectly loving and warm, even if they moved slowly. This stage had not lost its luster]!

Of course. I love the idea we can celebrate something important to your identity. I know how important that is, to any family.

Aw, really? These guys are so sweet!

[[OOC: Waldenbooks! Now that name takes me back to good times (as a reader anyway). If only I was somewhere a little less frenzied].

Yes, of course you are!

What, you don't believe me? Should I tell those other girls they're ugly farts compared to you? I'll do it!

[It's not a threat, Luz].

[and Luz was plenty of reason to enjoy what they were willing to do. just kissing her thrilled Lexi to her core and cuddling filled her with a warmth beyond anything she could compare it to]

Yeahhh. I just wish that it was important to mom and Cassie. Mom has problems with her parents and blonde haired, blue eyed Cassie never cared 'cause she can pass.

They are. [and Lexi rolls over onto her back so she can cuddle Luz and the batcats at once. and in a kissy voice] Yes, they are. They're the bestest batkitties ever. [Nosferatmew and Mewnos...mew excitedly in response and burrow in to snuggle them both, butting their heads in for pets]

[[OOC: Yeah, I really miss it. Borders, too. Barnes & Noble isn't bad, but we always tried so hard to foster an energy of fun at Waldenbooks and later at Borders and Barnes & Noble always seems kind of stuffy. And good luck, you're almost at the finish line!]]

[and Lexi yelps] No! Oh my God, no! I'll die of embarrassment, literally die. Just keel over right there, it'll be like something out of a cartoon.

[Likewise, Luz was still aghast that she had found someone she could talk to all hours of the night with and kiss whenever they felt like it. It was hard not to feel like enough by that alone]!

You're not obligated to do anything you don't want to, but as its special, I want to make sure you DO get to celebrate it right. I'm totally going to do it with you, ok?

[Luz had her own ideas about "god" and people, but she was not above anyone's idea of spirituality.

Luz chuckled, bringing the kitties and Lexi closer. She just felt more and more lucky she had them all in her life!

[[OOC: I agree that it CAN be stuffy, and they are so gung-ho with the Harry Potter merch it makes me wretch. About the best thing its doing is having a record section, where I was able to nab my first Loreena McKennit LP].

[Luz giggled]. You would? Aww, here I was, trying to be all dashing about it too]!

[all of that fascinated and thrilled Lexi as well. the idea that someone would find nerdy old her attractive was almost beyond imagining. but Luz was so bright, so funny, so smart, so brave, if she saw those traits in Lexi, maybe she had them after all? and the kissing, aforementioned, was great beyond words]

I do want to celebrate it right. I...I used to want to go over to my grandparents' house during the holidays. They were observant. Mom figured if the Christians could steal Christmas from the pagans, so could we. But that never seemed quite right to me. So celebrating with you would be perfect.

[Lexi figured that all gods were the same ones, only differently named. she didn't get why so many religions got into a 'my truth is truthier than your truth' pissing matches.

and yes, closer to Luz (and the kitties), that was where Lexi wanted to be]

[[OOC: the HP merch makes me want to barf given what we know of Rowling and the antisemitism and complete lack of understanding of Asian ancestries she gives in the books proper. and if what I've heard about her approach to Indigenous American ancestries in American wizarding schools are true, she and I need to have WORDS]]

[Lexi giggles and gives Luz a kiss on wherever she can reach] And you're doing a terrific job of it, too.

[Luz would have chortled at Lexi calling herself nerdy, like it was a bad thing! It was the thing that had actually interested Luz most, and was something that she bragged about to other people about her to begin with! Luz found Lexi's brain one of her most attractive features, she was just also really pretty and sweet and strong too! Luz couldn't believe anyone would overlook that about Lexi].

Then we'll have it in the bookstore. I'll keep it open after hours, and we can celebrate it there with whoever wants to pop in, and maybe while they're enjoying the festivities, they can find a book they'd like to read too!

[Stealing Christmas? Bizarre. But such was the American complication with religion. Besides, at least now Luz could learn a little more about her girlfriends' spiritual path and celebrate it with her]!

[[OOC: I'm glad people are giving her understanding (or lack thereof) of other cultures the proper criticism it deserves in addition to her rampant and revolting terfdoms. Imagine giving that woman more of your money for a story she barely understands the themes of anymore]].

[Luz is already melting, thanks Lexi]! I do my best!

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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!

Re: Hanukkah Sameach!