BWI Airport Portalocity Lounge, Saturday

[scarlet_and_indigo]

The plane down from New York hadn't taken long, but after all the time in airports, TJ was ready to be done with it all, and was regretting her refusal to let Dad take her in the jet. But nope, she was doing this on her own, no overprotective parents around.

Somehow, she thought the biggest danger here was going to be glitter. The stuff was everywhere. Most of it was concentrated on a huge banner that read FANDOM HIGH, but it never stayed just where you put it, did it?

She wheeled her suitcase over to one of the seats and perched on the back of the seats, tail out for extra balance, and took out her phone to text back that yes, Dad, yes, Mom, she'd made it just fine. And then maybe to whine to Aunt Kate about how she'd had to do that.


[Newbie shuttle ahoy!]

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Re: Wait for the shuttle

[nostemneeded]

"It is a fast food chain not-affiliated with and legally distinct from McDonalds," Meeka replied promptly. "...My grandfather owns it."

Re: Wait for the shuttle

[scarlet_and_indigo]

"Gotcha." TJ nodded. "It sounds beautiful. Zamunda, I mean, not specifically the fast food."

Re: Wait for the shuttle

[nostemneeded]

"Oh it is!" Meeka said happily. "The wind carries the scent of flowers and the nights have music and dancing with everyone in bright colors and..." She trailed off and shook her head. "I love my home very much and am quite proud of it. Is that how you feel about yours?"

Re: Wait for the shuttle

[scarlet_and_indigo]

TJ thought about it and shrugged. "I mean, I like New York. My family's there, and it's got its good points. I can't say it's really beautiful or anything, though. And let's face it, the country is kind of a mess at the best of times."

Re: Wait for the shuttle

[nostemneeded]

"...Your country certainly does have some...exciting opportunities for growth and renewal," Meeka said, a lifetime of diplomatic training coming to the rescue.

Re: Wait for the shuttle

[scarlet_and_indigo]

TJ laughed. "Yeah, that's one way to put it. I may have to remember that."