Chicago, Friday Night

[romanywitch]

Jenny was sitting at the kitchen table, drinking from a styrofoam cup, swilling what was possibly the strongest coffee she'd had since...well, the last time she'd visited her family. Strong coffee would be fine, but this stuff had been left on a burner for at least half a day.

Unfortunately? At least five of her aunts and uncles were screaming at each other in a mixture of at least three different languages. Jenny had been sitting here, twisting her styrofoam cup, trying not to sigh loudly enough to draw attention to herself. Su's plane had landed probably a couple, three hours ago, and she was supposed to be taking the train to Jenny's family's apartment.

Gods, she hoped Su got here soon. Then she'd have an excuse to bug outta here and get some real food.

OOC: Due to distance, NFB, thanks.

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[susanofnarnia.livejournal.com]

Susan plastered a smile on her face and held out one hand to Jenny's great-aunt. "It's a pleasure to meet you, ma'am. I'm sorry, but no, I've never met anyone named Angel." She chanced a look at Jenny out of the corner of her eye. "Nor am I likely to, I suspect."

[romanywitch]

"He's a nice guy," commented Jenny. Aunt Ilinca glared at her. Jenny shrugged and smiled. "They never listen when I tell them that."

Aunt Ilinca took Su's hand and shook it gingerly.

"Pay no attention to that," said Jenny. "She is awfully worried about baba. So, coffee? And I'm going to be checking into a room in your hotel while you're in. Wouldn't want you to feel abandoned."

Something about Jenny's expression might have indicated she desperately needed a break.

[susanofnarnia.livejournal.com]

"Oh, that's--" Susan looked around, and reconsidered. "So very helpful. Thanks. Should I meet everyone else?" Her expression might look a little plaintive. "Or perhaps we can go and get something to eat before that?"

[romanywitch]

"You know, we might want to escape sooner, rather than later," murmured Jenny. She raised her voice. "Su's kinda hungry, guys. Wanna feed her?"

At least half a dozen flat stares were turned Jenny's way.

"Right!" exclaimed Jenny brightly. "Silly me." She turned to her guest. "Gosh, Su, we have to go out to eat. Anything in particular you're wanting? There's a British-style pub nearby, if you're interested. The Red Lion Inn? Pretty haunted too, rumor has it."

[susanofnarnia.livejournal.com]

"That would be brilliant," Susan said firmly. "I'm so sorry to inconvenience you by taking Jenny with me," she told the room. "Truly. Your understanding is greatly appreciated."

[romanywitch]

"See you later, guys," said Jenny. "You've all got my cell?"

Dead silence.

"Oh, and by the way? Angel says thanks for the curse, but next time, could you just send him a fruit basket?"

She ducked out of the apartment on the tail of a spate of Romanian curses, chuckling the entire time. "Shall we?" she asked Su.

OOC: ...and I'm outta here. Wanna reply and then FTB?

[susanofnarnia.livejournal.com]

"Let's. Lord, and I thought Alberta and Harold were a trial," Susan muttered as they escaped. "You'll need to explain about Angel and the fruit basket to me later, but for now? Please feed me. We can plan our weekend after that, I think. With time to avoid your family as much as we can."



[ooc: *salutes and FTB's!]