TEENAGER ROOM

[soulping]

[Welcome to the teenage party room. Before you walk in, there is a walk-in closet containing every piece of clothing imaginable where you can get dressed up. No matter how large or small you may be, everything will size to fit you automatically.

Inside, there are tables decked out with the following:

Vegetarian and meat pizza.
Garlic bread.
Ice cream with any sauce and sprinkles desired.
Mildly alcoholic punch, fruit juices and water.

Chairs consist of big comfortable couches surrounding large tables.]

((Teenage task lists.))

Comments

[velveteened]

Even so, even so!

[appleofhiseye]

Flattery will get you nowhere. Do you intend to play like this, then? I don't know what most of the tasks are.

[velveteened]

I've already told you! It's definitely not flattery if it's true. Some of the tasks are alright, but some are a little strange.

[appleofhiseye]

I can't concede to that one until I've found something silly to dress up in.

[velveteened]

Shall we have a look, then?

[appleofhiseye]

By all means, lets.

[going to find something completely ridiculous to wear]

[velveteened]

[gosh what an impressive closet....]

[appleofhiseye]

[picking out some ridiculous maroon pants suit with baggy cloth pants and a loose turtleneck that goes down to the hips]

Well, what you do think of this?

[velveteened]

[bursts out laughing]

I think it's perfect.

[appleofhiseye]

Perfectly embarrassing, perhaps. I'll wear this.

[velveteened]

I'll wait — 

[gestures somewhere out of view for privacy]

[appleofhiseye]

I'll be right back.

[disappearing around a section to change, and coming back in the ridiculous outfit]

I can say I at least did one of the tasks today. I don't know if I can do the rest.

[velveteened]

You don't have to worry about that!

[while she was doing that, he was busy too! and waves her over to one of the music players.]

[appleofhiseye]

Oh? What's this for?

[velveteened]

[when he presses play, a slow, romantic song starts to play, and he holds out a hand to her.]

Would you like to dance, Holly?

[appleofhiseye]

[smiling in spite of herself and taking his hand]

I would be delighted to, Amber.

[velveteened]

[victory. he grins, reaching out to put the other hand around on her back, all proper.]

Thank you. Do you know how to dance the waltz?

[appleofhiseye]

Not at all. But if we go slowly, I can pick it up.

[velveteened]

It's not difficult, don't worry.

[and slowly starting to dance]

[appleofhiseye]

[following his lead, trying not to step on his toes]

[velveteened]

You're definitely a natural.

[appleofhiseye]

Hardly. It takes more concentration than expected.

[velveteened]

That's true of everyone, the first time they try!

[appleofhiseye]

What if it's not my first time trying, and it's just the first one that I can remember?

[velveteened]

Isn't it the same thing right now?