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

[wildgalegirl]

"Anyway, whatever we run into there, I've got your back," Charlie said. "Have to stand strong against the Aunties."

Re: Wait for the shuttle

[nostemneeded]

Maybe don't be so fast to say that until you saw how utterly unprepared Meeka was to be a roommate, Charlie.

Still, it was enough to coax a small smile out of Meeka anyway. "Indeed. No stronger bond than those who have run the Auntie Gauntlet."

Re: Wait for the shuttle

[wildgalegirl]

They'd make it work. Charlie was probably the easiest roommate ever. Plus there would be pie!

"Oh I love that," Charlie said. "The Auntie Gauntlet. So appropriate. We can never let them know we say that, but it's perfect!"

Re: Wait for the shuttle

[nostemneeded]

Their room could be known as the Auntie Free Zone!

"At least I have left mine home in Zamunda," Meeka said. "Perhaps they will take that as a sign to turn their full attention to my sisters instead."

Hope sprang eternal, yes.

Re: Wait for the shuttle

[wildgalegirl]

The pies and phone calls would be a constant reminder, but it was a fabulous idea!

"Oooh, maybe mine will focus on my nieces and cousins," Charlie said. "Maybe they'll be distracted, too."

Not likely, but as Meeka's narrative said, Hope...

Re: Wait for the shuttle

[nostemneeded]

Pies made up for many ills.

"Perhaps they will fall prey to the saying, 'out of sight, out of mind'?" Thus proving Meeka knew nothing about the Gales.

Re: Wait for the shuttle

[wildgalegirl]

Charlie started to laugh. "Maybe if the world ended."

Re: Wait for the shuttle

[nostemneeded]

"Well, if those are our only two options, then I suppose we shall have to think very hard of which we would prefer," Meeka said with a small tease.

Re: Wait for the shuttle

[wildgalegirl]

"It's... kind of a toss-up," Charlie said innocently.

Re: Wait for the shuttle

[nostemneeded]

"Fortunately, we have several more years to weigh the options," Meeka smiled.

Re: Wait for the shuttle

[wildgalegirl]

"True," Nell said, "Though I'd imagine at least some of mine will show up for Parent's Weekend."

Re: Wait for the shuttle

[nostemneeded]

"...On what?" Meeka asked, uncertain why it felt like the pit of her stomach just dropped.

Re: Wait for the shuttle

[wildgalegirl]

"Parents' Weekend," Charlie said, "When your family is invited to visit?"