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[curseshit]

Drag the grooms out of their hiding places and get partying! Everyone is at the inn already!

BACHELOR PARTY!!!

[ mission: midnight drinking post. oh and the curse... ]

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[foodporn]

[rude. she's going to take a bath. she has chocolate in her hair. and none of it is from fun times. interrupting cow]

[folds arms over chest to keep jacket closed tight as she huffwalks back to the shop]

[andtrue]

Amber, I was worried about you.

[foodporn]

[you're not even my real daaaaaad]

I know. But I'm an adult. I'm allowed to do adult things. Without my dad busting in and making it awkward city.

[andtrue]

There's nothing wrong with stripping down at a bachelor party and dancing in the chocolate fountain, but-- I don't trust those guys. And I was right not to.

[foodporn]

What are you talking about?

[still squeezing jacket tight defensively but looks over at him. she's listening]

[andtrue]

You said your guy, John Smith, he treats you like you're smart? The people back there were treating you like a piece of meat, Amber.

[ and he knows that look. he doesn't remember how. ]

You're the prettiest girl in town, and there are a lot of people in loveless marriages. I don't want anyone thinking they can take advantage just 'cause there's some alcohol involved.

[foodporn]

That's sweet. But you know I can take care of myself.

[not that she's ever had cause to. maybe it's just young adult brashness that makes her so confident. she's pretty certain she wouldn't have any trouble though. like xena certain.]

[andtrue]

I know. But hey, it's my job.

[ speaking of jobs ]

Didn't you get some part-time work at the bakery?

[foodporn]

[perks up]

Yeah, he said he just needs an assistant for a few days. I thought we could use the money, what with...

[the glorious duke being a glorious overruler but an expensive one]

[andtrue]

... Yeah. Hell, anything that keeps us going another day's more than appreciated.

[foodporn]

You should have told me we were so broke. I would have done more to help out before.

[now she feels guilty. and has chocolate hair.]

[cabineyes]

[ family thread!! ]

[ walking down the street in a fast pace because blind marge told him there's someone dancing topless at the inn. waves when he spots them. ]

If it isn't the light of my life! Have you been to the inn yet?

[andtrue]

We would've managed, if it hadn't been for the new tax.

[ not that he's complaining, since their lord is such a great guy and all ]

[foodporn]

[hugs jacket tighter and smiles at dad#2's swaggy approach. holds a strand of her chocolate coated hair out as evidence]

I saw, I conquered. Dad thought I was having too much fun. Hey, weren't you getting me a dress?

[you holding out on me. not that she's asking, since they're on the uncomfortable topic of money. more like, where were you if you weren't shopping like he said you were]

[andtrue]

Jacob, no.

[foodporn]

[elbows him. don't be that dad]

[cabineyes]

That was you, Amber?...

[ noooo. he was really looking forward to that too. clicks tongue. ]

Ah nevermind, you'll have a plenty of opportunities to dance at the actual wedding. Here.

[ tosses her a paper bag. he only got the dress now because the tailor was so busy. ]

[andtrue]

I thought you wouldn't forget. Welcome home.

[ this would be the appropriate moment for a kiss but the thought of kissing jacob is. weird. maybe the marriage hatred he's seen all around town is getting to him. ]

[foodporn]

[catches bag and looks inside excitedly despite her brokeguilt]

Oh my god, what is it with you and sea foam?

[noo. you're terrible at this. holds it up in front of herself with a sad grimace]

[cabineyes]

I thought you liked it. You've been really into the sea theme after that trip to the beach, haven't you.

[ remembers that day really well. the seagulls were making a lot of noise as the waves crashed against the rocks. yeah it was a great trip. one of the best days of his life. probably? stares at them both for a while. ]

But if you don't want it, I can always give to Blind Marge as a sign of our appreciation for her trusted patronage.

[andtrue]

Hey, let's not be hasty. A day's wages went into that dress. We'll have to make it work.

[foodporn]

[rolls it up over arm and leans in to hug him in thanks]

It's the thought that counts.

[pats his back and pulls away before heading to the stairs]

And I think I need to take a bath. I look like an easter bunny.

[cabineyes]

[ returns the hug. he'd do anything for his little daughter. also is that chocolate. ]

In my defense I have to say that the tailor recommended the color.

[andtrue]

Marge can still cut fabric better than anyone, but I think she's forgotten what color is.

[foodporn]

It's great, dad. Don't worry about it. And no bickering.

[points at them before sliding upstairs to go wash the sin off]