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[subourbon]

[The video starts with Alison perfectly centered in the frame. Her hair has been pulled back into a very tidy ponytail, her shoulders are squared, and her smile is wide, if a little fixed, as if she’s practiced and prepared for this address. She clears her throat a little before beginning, making sure to attract the undivided attention of the viewer.]

Hello, everyone! My name is Alison Hendrix and I am apparently the newest member of this “import” population. I just thought I’d introduce myself and say how much I am looking forward to meeting you all, especially those of you in Heropa 31!

[She pauses for a second to quickly glance down at her cue cards before clearing her throat again.]

I've been assigned the role of "Event Planner", so I would like to announce the opening of Every Last Detail Event Planning. Since the government apparently believes in my ability to build a business from the ground up with only the bare minimum, I would love to reach out to the community to make any industry contacts that might prove to be mutually beneficial.

[There's an edge of bitterness to her tone when she mentions the government, because these people clearly have no idea about the amount of work it's going to take to get something like this running.]

I am very experienced in this field, so please do not hesitate to contact me with any inquiries you may have. Every Last Detail Event Planning will always deliver a spectacular and unforgettable event, whether you're planning a wedding, corporate event, or fundraiser!

[She hopes her confidence is convincing enough. She technically planned that shotgun wedding for Margaret in college, and she was always involved in every fundraiser and community theatre production in her community.]

Thank you for your time and attention, and I hope to hear from you soon!

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[akito]

[ ... this is definitely not Sarah, but it also definitely isn't Helena. but the details aren't something Akito particularly cares about, especially since Sarah isn't more than a friendly acquaintance - and someone who understands the bond between multiples. at least to some degree. ]

I don't need any events planned, but I think you might want to know that Sarah is here? Um, if you didn't know that already! And miss Helena left just before the winter holidays, so you missed her by a few weeks.

[subourbon]

[Well, at least her first respondent seems like a nice young man!]

Sarah found me yesterday, but I appreciate your letting me know! She told me about Helena as well. It's probably good that she was able to go home.

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[coppelganger]

[ Oh, Christ. Of course Alison's an events planner. And of course she's already named it and has decided to rope other people into joining. Sarah would expect nothing less. ]

You didn't waste any time, eh?

[subourbon]

[It was this or spending more time moping over missing her family and the opportunities she'd just gained at home. An occupied mind is much better, and Alison is good at distracting herself with work.]

They always did say the early bird catches the worm. It's not like I have anything else to do here, so I might as well get started now.

[dendarii]

[ Two of them. Three, if he counts Cosima. This is bizarre. Suddenly, he feels a lot of sympathy for people who mistake him for Hermann. ]

... Coincidence, relation, or something else?

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[glitterateur]

[Event planning is basically the same as party planning, which is enough to rouse Mabel from her sad sweatertown exile]

That sounds like an awesome job but do you only do weddings and fundraisers? [She doesn't know what a corporate event is, nor does she care.] 'Cause you can't really get super creative with those unless you're doing wild weddings like the ones where they get married in the middle of a zoo full of giraffes.

[subourbon]

[Alison is fairly certain she doesn't want anything to do with weddings in the middle of a giraffe-herd. But never stifle the imagination of a child!]

Oh... well, I'm open to doing any kind of event within the company's means. The most important thing is that it exceeds the expectations of the client!

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[exceptfebruary]

[ Well this man sure does have the names of the months tattooed around his bald head. He's smiling a little, though. ]

Would any of these events you're planning include holiday celebrations?

[subourbon]

[If spending time in suburbia with catty housewives has taught her anything, it's the ability to appear unphased by ridiculous tattoos.]

If someone would like to hire the company to plan a holiday celebration, then yes!

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[huntergames]

Event planner... does this mean you would know what sort of things we can plan for a birthday?

[subourbon]

[A possible client! Alison puts on her best smile.]

Absolutely! Is it a surprise birthday?

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[newwaver]

You aren't serious.

[Of course she is. It's Alison.]

[subourbon]

... Felix?

[Well, she shouldn't be so surprised. Wherever Sarah is, Felix isn't usually far behind.]

[inmyothertights]

Do you have a twin?

[subourbon]

[Well, she might as well commit to her story and do things the way Sarah does: make decisions first and stubbornly insist she's right later.]

Actually, there's five of us. I assume you've met Sarah?

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[doubleblind]

How did you start a company without me even realizing you were here?

[subourbon]

I only just found out from Felix that you were here! Anyway, I only applied for the business license this morning. It's ridiculous that they've assigned me this job and basically provided no support. I haven't even had a chance to find out where all the good venues are!

[marriedmedium]

Important tip: don't forget the open bar!

[subourbon]

If it's within your budget, absolutely!

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[hostage]

...Wow.

[subourbon]

[She's not exactly sure what to say to that.]

... can I help you with something?

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[dendarii]

[ That's ... odd. He'd just met Cosima a little earlier, and she seems eerily similar. Sisters? Twins? Or just accidental facetwins, like him and Hermann?

She's not even the only one in this post. What the hell. ]

... So this is what it feels like. I'm assuming you've been informed you resemble some other people here?

[subourbon]

It's been brought to my attention, yes. We're sisters. Quintuplets, actually.

[She's just going to keep saying it until it's accepted as truth.]

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[monster_san]

Ah, you live in number 31? In that case, we are roomates--my name is Fuu Hououji. It's very nice to meet you, Ms. Hendrix.

[she doesn't know much about the job stuff so she'll just leave that aside. but she does like the name.]

[subourbon]

Oh, ah, it's Mrs. Hendrix, actually! [And she flashes her diamond ring as proof!]

It's very nice to meet you as well, Fuu! I should be moving in tonight once I get my things together from my sister's place.

[morethan084]

[Skye was getting used to not being the newest around here, and yet it felt like she was always learning something. But she still remembered, vividly, how disorientated she was when she first got here.]

Hey, Alison. I'm Skye. I actually run a column in the local news for Heropa. If you want, I could write up an article about your business. I don't really need anything in return. Not really the event running type.

[Skye got a better look at her, having felt she looked familiar.]

Hey, you got a sister here? Sarah?

[subourbon]

[She'll just try and breeze past the sister thing straight to the article, which could certainly be the boost she needs!]

It's nice to meet you, Skye! And yes, Sarah and I are sisters. Our other sister, Cosima, is actually here too. And it would be great if you'd be willing to write an article! We all have to start somewhere, and every bit of publicity helps!

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[ursawhiner]

We might actually need your help planning a slumber party. The way Mabel's going, it sounds like it's getting pretty huge.

[This lady looks pretty familiar...]

[subourbon]

[A slumber party wasn't exactly the kind of events she was expecting, but at this point she can't afford to turn anything down.]

Why don't you tell me more about this slumber party?

[voice]

[outlawrain]

Hmm. Well, I dunno if it'll be helpful, but I help run a bar and inn in Maurita Falls. Name's Moses Sandor and my boss is Cu Chulainn. Most of the time, it's free for bookin's.

At the least, we got some people here who can tend bars, if you just need to hire someone.

[subourbon]

That's actually very helpful! What is it called again?

[video] A thousand years late I hope that's okay.

[justanotherlink]

[Event planning. A job that sounded fun and that Pacifica probably would've been good at...so she's immediately jealous. And a bit homesick suddenly for all the events her parents constantly had people at the house working on and designing.]

What kind of events have you planned before?

[She had a better question, she was sure of it, but that's what came out.]

[subourbon]

Birthdays, weddings, corporate banquets, holiday celebrations, opening ceremonies for new developments, that sort of thing.

[She might be... embellishing a little on some of these. Sure, organizing the barbecue and refreshments after the remodeling of the community centre might not really be a corporate banquet/opening ceremony, but no one needs to know.]

video. backdated to when she posted this! sorry for the lateness!

[sweetarts]

[ Bonnie's detecting a little bit of venom in this lovely Stepford Wife-esque advertisement. She'll let it slide anyway. They're about to be roommates, after all. ]

Getting settled in as quick as possible, huh? [ Bright and cheery. It's a good idea, in Bubblegum's eyes. She presses her hand over her chest. ] Heropa Thirty-One? I'm Bonnibel Bubblegum. Sorry I can't be there to say hi. I've gotta stay overnight for my job, but I'll be back tomorrow.

[subourbon]

[Okay. One of her new housemates is pink. That's... different. But Alison has had all her years in suburbia to learn how not to react outwardly, so she merely smiles.]

... oh! Well, it's lovely to meet you, Bonnibell. It must be quite an important job if you have to stay overnight...