the most wonderful time of the year

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WHO: BATFAM and friends!
WHERE: The Bathouse
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day
WARNINGS: batangst, family drama, look who’s in this log
SUMMARY: holy shit Dick invited everyone now what do
FORMAT: words



[ When all is said and done, the place really does clean up pretty nicely. No visible cluttery mess aside from that half-assembled Christmas tree in the corner of the living room, and there’s appropriate mood music on in the background. Make yourself at home and grab some food before it’s gone. ]

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[xuffasch]

The potatoes were dry.

_{( This is his way of saying yes, he ate, but that didn't mean he approved of any of this. )}

[culver]

[Somehow, she understands what he means. Nill had enjoyed herself, but it was understandable if Damian hadn't. She reached over to set her hand on top of his, hoping to comfort. She hoped the evening could be salvaged for him.]

[xuffasch]

_{( at her touch, he softens, then edges over on the couch. )}

Here, you cat sit. I guess something should be on television. It may not be worth watching, but...

[culver]

[Nill takes the cue and settles on the couch, giving a shrug. She would watch something if he wanted to, otherwise, she was just content to sit there and talk. Rather, listen, but it was sort of the same in her mind.]

[xuffasch]

_{( damian leans back with a sigh. )}

Stupid American holiday. I don't know why Grayson even bothered.

[culver]

[Nill has the sudden urge to roll her eyes, but refrains; no need to make him more grumpy than he already is. Instead, she leans back with him, careful not to crush her wings, and lets her head fall back against the couch, giving an almost silent sigh. She couldn't tell him how nice it had been to see him around his family, with people who obviously cared about him and wanted him to be happy.]