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[prideofcontrol.livejournal.com]

[ the door slides open quietly under his push, greeting him with the sight of the mansion interior bathed in a golden yellow light -- a welcoming atmosphere. smiles, allowing himself to feel mildly impressed that the decorations were not as atrocious or in excess as the (semi-)disastrous party-meeting in their shared past. the first goal of his evening long-since decided, he gives alyssa a kiss to the forehead, brianna a silent look to communicate his intention & a final murmur of departure to his little brothers before he gently detaches himself from them -- but not for long, he hopes, for they are who he wishes to be around the most tonight -- in search of a certain boy-turned-man (mentally, at least).

is rather glad that there seems to be a distinct lack of them running around, making his search very short & effortless. gives anna a small bow & a polite (but well-meant) smile. ]

Good evening.

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[prideofunity.livejournal.com]

'course not! Diane would have my head if they did.

[prideofbeauty.livejournal.com]

[ lets out an amused chuckle, reaching for a glass of wine when one of the waiters passes her by. ]

Smart woman.

[prideofunity.livejournal.com]

[ looks genuinely proud this time, also grabbing a glass of wine for himself. ]

Duh. My girl, yeah?

[prideofbeauty.livejournal.com]

[ looks at his glass for a moment in thought. raises hers, an attempt at a toast. ]

To your girl, then.

[prideofunity.livejournal.com]

[ raises it as well, a fond smile spreading across his face. ]

And my sis.

[prideofbeauty.livejournal.com]

[ blinks in surprise for a split second, having not expected that. expression eventually turns warm and fond, lightly clinks her glass up against his before taking a drink to finalize it. ]

[prideofunity.livejournal.com]

[ grins at her expression & drinks deeply, everything from his glass, raising the cup again when finished. ]

1/2

[prideofbeauty.livejournal.com]

[ raises an eyebrow at him, lips still curled up into a smile. shakes her head and sighs, looking elsewhere when she's had her fill. ]

My baby is all grown up with his own family now. How time flies.

[prideofbeauty.livejournal.com]

[ pauses for a moment. murmurs her next words, almost inaudibly. takes another drink of her wine. ]

I almost feel old.

[prideofunity.livejournal.com]

You shittin' me?

[prideofbeauty.livejournal.com]

[ tilts her head slightly. ]

Hm?

[prideofunity.livejournal.com]

[ snorts & waves a hand in a dismissive manner. ]

You know you ain't ever gonna look your age, sis.

[prideofbeauty.livejournal.com]

[ chuckles at that, her next words taking on a more mysterious tone. ]

Oh yes, it's a terrible curse that will be passed on to you and your children as well.

[prideofunity.livejournal.com]

Just half for my brats. And I'm goin' when my girl's goin'.

[prideofbeauty.livejournal.com]

Oh? How romantic.

[prideofunity.livejournal.com]

[ snorts, giving her a wide grin. ]

Look who's talking.

[prideofbeauty.livejournal.com]

[ turns her nose up slightly in the air. ]

I have no idea what you're suggesting.

[prideofunity.livejournal.com]

[ still grinning even when he raises his hands in mock yield. ]

Okay, okay. One of those not-so-secret secrets. Girls always gotta have those.

1/2

[prideofbeauty.livejournal.com]

[ shakes her head fondly, putting down her empty glass of wine on the nearby table. ]

No, I'm just simply glad to know that you are happy.

[prideofbeauty.livejournal.com]

[ reaches up and touches the side of his cheek gently, not allowing herself to linger too much as she pulls away again. ]

It's what I wanted the most, after all.

[prideofunity.livejournal.com]

[ doesn't move away or flinch at the touch, his grin merely softening into a smile as he shakes his head. catches her hand in mid-withdraw, he gives it a quick squeeze before releasing it. ]

Psh. Worry 'bout yourselves. [ soft emphasis on the plural, eyes moving momentarily away from brianna to three other guests. ] I'll be all good s'long as my family's not havin' another crisis.

[prideofbeauty.livejournal.com]

[ her own smile grows softer at his words, following his line of sight. feels something warm in her chest as she quietly observes, turning back to damon only when she's had moment. speaks lightheartedly, a hand going to her hip. ]

I'm sure those days are over.

[prideofunity.livejournal.com]

Better be or I'm kickin' my old man's ass.

[prideofbeauty.livejournal.com]

[ chuckles lightly. ]

I think you would have to go through Alyssa first.

[prideofunity.livejournal.com]

Bodyguard's not gonna be 'round 24/7.