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22, she/her. Let me make food for you. 💖 Keep moving forward.

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[argone]

Yeah.

[Kara holds her close, but flexes her arms a bit to loosen the comforter for Jen. Her head tilts back to listen to the sound of Lina cooking and...pretty normal vitals so...]

She's not listening at the door, and she's not really got an elevated heartrate. It's pretty relaxed, honestly, she seems to enjoy cooking a lot. I think we can talk safely.

[burndownforwhat]

[ that is reassuring. and momentarily distracting, too. ] Good. She's enjoyed it ever since she was a kid, you know. I've seen it. Back in the forest.

She ... definitely deserves to be happy, too. Especially after her recent family drama. [ which is something worth mentioning, but she won't delve too deep into unless Kara already knows the details. it's only directly relevant to set the mood anyway. ]

So. If I can do can something nice for her, I want to. I... don't really think I can set a limit on making her happy. Does. That make sense?

[argone]

[Kara nods, laying down a little to the side so she's not squishing Jen, but they're still touching. No sense in that.]

It makes perfect sense. But...look, if the three of us do this, it's about you too. It's not a decision you make if you're not comfortable with the idea.

[Snuggling in closer to the curve of Jen's neck...Kara rubs it with her nose.]

I am okay with it. I'm definitely okay with doing what I can to make Lina happy, because she deserves so much better than what she's dealing with.

[burndownforwhat]

Mm. I know. [ she nuzzles right on back, feeling somewhat calmer and cozier but still on that delightful edge because of Kara's closeness. the whole bed smells of Lina the most, but now there's also the whiff of Jen and Kara mingled in with that. it really lends itself well to thinking about them being together. ]

It's just like you said. I wouldn't have said anything if it wasn't on my mind before. [ freer to move now, Jen pulled a hand free to rest it on Kara's cheek. ] And it would be nice - if it did happen - it was something planned and not too spontaneous. Like. "out of our control" spontaneous.

[argone]

Well, yes.

[Kara chuckles, leaning into the touch. She knew Jen had been thinking that. It was so, so obvious.]

And yes, I agree. I think it's something that the three of us should talk about, and arrange. Today isn't the right time for it. Maybe...Christmas? After we've sat down and set down ground rules.

[burndownforwhat]

[ Jen giggled. ] Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?

Are you going to wrap yourself up in ribbons? Or an elf costume? [ cheeky? absolutely.

serious? well..... ]

[argone]

Whichever works for you? That's something we can plan for.

[...And...]

You think I'm going to wear anything but bows in suggestive places? Come on now.

[burndownforwhat]

[ with a cheeky smile like before, she booped Kara's nose. ] That's your interpretation, not mine. [ this time, that was on Kara. ]

[argone]

[And Kara laughs, loud and happy, squeezing Jen into a tight hug.]

Guess it's settled then. we're proposing this for...Christmas. One of those times.

[burndownforwhat]

Right. A Christmas surprise - or, well, not a literal surprise but. Oh! You know what I meant.

[ Jen reveled in the joyful expression, too, going in for a kiss since that worked better than words sometimes. though there were some other words she wanted to share in that moment. ] I love you. I don't think I say that enough.

[ has she. actually said that at all at any time that wasn't heat-of-the-moment (or right thereafter)? likely not. ]

[argone]

A Christmas Bonus, even. [A bonus Lina?

Kissing Jen is so natural and right, but what strikes her more are those words that come.

No, she hasn't said them yet. Not...that Kara can recall outside of playfully. There's some real sincerity to them, she thinks...and...]

And I love you too, Jen.

[burndownforwhat]

[ she was going to go for "Christmas Miracle" next but she'll leave the Hallmark pretext aside, to save the mood. a very good mood, indeed.

Jen could just lose herself in this moment. she's laying here, stroking the hair and face of the woman she loves, looking her in the eyes and thinking about how they might approach bringing happiness to someone else that she loves. how things have been going so good for her and her mother. how life (momentarily) is calmer in the city and allowing this to happen, largely free of the usual stressful conditions. thinks were really looking up for all of them. ]

Mmmm, I wonder how long until breakfast is ready... I don't know how much longer I can lay here like this and stay peaceful.

[ read: without getting handsy. ]

[argone]

[It's a lot to take in, but Kara's happy to bask just like she would in the sun. Laying there, hugging someone important, thinking happy, dreamy thoughts...she's got few other cares in the world. Who'd have known that memories of someone who was dead and deeply troubled, would bring about something so great?]

Mmm. I think we should check. That way Lina doesn't feel left out.

[burndownforwhat]

Yeah. I kind of want to see what she's working on, anyway. I'm learning a lot from her about cooking. Maybe soon enough I'll be able to cook you something I'm actually proud of that isn't super basic. [ like a fancy casserole or, if they're doing something for the holidays, a full course meal with a roast and sides and everything. ambitious? probably. ]

Oh. Before we go out there - are you wearing enough under that thing? [ she gives the zipper of the kigu a slight tug. ] It feels soft and... I kind of want to give it a try.

[argone]

Yeah? Well, don't stress. I don't mind cooking either.

[She's okay at it. You gotta learn when your situation is like hers.]

And...yeah? I'm wearing an undershirt and panties. Nothing Lina hasn't seen before. And I could always steal one of your shirts.

[burndownforwhat]

[ Jen rolls her eyes. ] I'm no good if I don't put pressure on myself.

[ then she starts pulling the zipper downward. ] I want to do it.

[argone]

Good.

[Kara wriggles, lowering the zipper more.]

Let's get out there then, eh?

[burndownforwhat]

Sounds like a plan. [ a sexy plan. though Jen will restrain herself! as difficult as that is when more of Kara is exposed and she just has to help pull to get the fabric off of her. though at this point Kara can do the rest herself easier, so she shifts onto her back and starts to pull her sleep shorts off. ]

Do you just want these, or do you want to zip over to my room and get something new?

[ it sure would be awkward to be walked in right about now. probably. ]

[argone]

[Wriggling a bit more, Kara slips out of the outfit and shrugs.]

Those are fine. No worries.

[So she'll just take those and slip them on while Jen gets the kigu on.]

[burndownforwhat]

Okay! [ they trade and Jen is almost giddy as she rolls to the edge of the bed to sit up and wriggle herself into the pajamas. ]

Wow, this is softer than I thought... [ she sighs. ] Still warm, too.

[argone]

Yeah. It should be.

[Kara is a walking, talking solar battery.]

and obviously. My sister has good taste.

[burndownforwhat]

I'm definitely coming around on that opinion. [ she pulls her t-shirt off and puts it aside near Kara, showing her bare back for only a moment before zipping the front up most of the way and pulling the hood over her head. now frog-ified, Jen turns back around and poses. ]

What do you think?

[argone]

Amazing as always.

[Even frogified.]

Lina's going to wonder what's keeping us though...

[burndownforwhat]

[ a giggle. ] She'll probably think we fell asleep. Or... well. [ Jen flicked the zipper a couple of times. ] Y'know.

[argone]

Well we just planned on not leaving her out...

[Kara slips around Jen and opens the door.]

C'mon, hop along! Show her how excited you are.