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Happy Birthday, Caroline! [Night of Oct 10]
1. Getting ready for the party (for Thomas)
To say Caroline was excited about her birthday would be an understatement. Especially because this was one of those important sounding birthdays, twenty-one. Nevermind that she was in the UK now, where the drinking age was eighteen. It was still a big deal, or at least it felt like it.
She'd been trying on clothes for the last fifteen minutes or so, before finally settling a cute black and gold outfit that was sexy but in a more grown-up way.
For a moment, she wondered what her mother would think of it. She smiled sadly at her reflection before turning her focus to the clock. It was about time for Thomas to arrive to do her hair. She couldn't wait to see what he came up with.
2. Get the Party Started (Open)
Caroline had decided on a pool hall in Haringey as the location for the party, since it seemed like a good, neutral place. She'd basically invited everyone she'd met in London, which mainly included some co-workers (the ones who weren't working tonight), neighbours, and a number of vampires who she was fairly confident wouldn't be snacking on the other guests.
All and all, she was fairly satisfied by the turnout. It made her feel like this London life of hers might actually work out for the best. And so she started making the rounds, smiling at each familiar face she saw - and a few unfamiliar ones too because the more, the merrier.
3. Sorry I can't hear you, I'm kind of busy (Open)
The party has been going for awhile when Caroline heard her phone beeping, alerting her to a text message. She froze for a moment when she saw the notification. It was from Stefan.
Of course he would pick today to end the months long silence. She put her phone away without reading the message, then headed over to the bar for another drink. She wasn't sure how many she'd had at this point but after that, she definitely needed another.
[Feel free to join the party even if your character doesn't know Caroline well enough for an invite, everyone's welcome]
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"Oh really?" she said, raising an eyebrow at Gwen's offer. "That is very interesting information. I'll definitely let you know if I need a proofreader or something, though I have to admit, it won't be the first time I've sent a message like that."
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Guinevere has had a grand total of two romantic partners in her life, and that includes a one-night stand. Even so, bearing witness to the heartache her girlfriends suffered at the hands of inconsistent lovers taught her it was best to have no tolerance for that sort of nonsense.
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Not only was it good for Stefan, but it was a rule she should have used on Tyler a lot earlier than she did. Hell, Klaus too for that matter, though he had so far kept his promise to stay gone. But this really wasn't about Klaus.
If you wanted a new girlfriend with boy trouble, Gwen, then you've definitely found one.
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“Hopefully, he’ll get your message loud and clear. There are plenty of good men right here to focus on.”
Just as Gwen finished that thought, she made the mistake of making eye contact with a rather sketchy-looking man who was currently leaning against the bar and scanning the room. Acknowledging her attention, he hoisted his drink while offering both women a wink and a cocky smile.
Gwen frowned in response.
“Well, perhaps not here at the moment. But you know what I mean.”
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"Okay, we need a new topic. How's your life these days?"
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Lying, even by omission, was easier to do without making eye contact. So, she focused on her empty glass instead, tapping the fingers of her right hand against it as she spoke.
“My life is pretty steady, nothing exciting going on. I go to work, come home, watch some telly, and then it’s off to sleep. Next day: wash, rinse and repeat.”
She offered up a contrite smile, apologizing for being so boring.
“I know it sounds dull, but I’ve always been a bit of a homebody.”
Perhaps more so now than before, but the reasons for that could wait for another time.
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“True. Thankfully, the company I keep is rarely dull—especially tonight.”
One good thing about dull: it was usually safe. Excitement often had too close of a relationship with trouble. But not tonight. Tonight, had been a good break from routine, and another reason Gwen was grateful for having befriended Caroline.
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