New Year's Eve (open RP)

[nerdherdchuck]

ooc: This post is open to everyone. Your character can drop by IC, metaly or via bendy time too. Whatever works. :) Feel to play and have fun!

It was a simple party. Snacks, a couple bottles of champagne and sparkling cider were neatly placed on a fold out table decorated with noise makers and party hats.

Guests were gathered in the courtyard just outside of Chuck and Ellie's apartment, chatting with one another.

The Morgan door was temporarily blocked by a small TV broadcasting 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve' in anticipation of the countdown to 2009.

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[gotbottle]

"Well, why don't you plan a vacation for the coming year? You can totally crash on my couch if it helps with costs."

Rachel laughed knowingly. "Yeah. I felt like that a lot when I was working in DC, and had to go to fundraisers. I never knew anyone, and always got stuck making uncomfortable small talk with people I didn't know. I hated it. I always wished I could run out, but you never can with those."

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"Thanks Rachel! It would, but I definitely don't wanna impose or anything. B-but maybe I can put in for some vacation time in advance and then that way I'll be sure to get it off. Do you know what time of the year might work best for you?" Chuck asked.

He nodded. "I'm sure you had a few to go to at that job. And...there probably was kinda ll that making a proper impression stuff going on?"

[gotbottle]

"You wouldn't be imposing, Chuck," Rachel insisted. "And the good thing about being self-employed again is I can arrange my work schedule for time off as needed. So you arrange what you can at work, and let me know. I'll be sure to have time off when you do."

Rachel laughed and nodded. "Yeah. It was a pain. Looking back now, I should have realized I wasn't, like, at all suited for those kinds of jobs, all that public contact. Not when I'm the kind of person who likes small parties and catching up with a few friends."

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"Well, if you insist I wouldn't be..." Chuck then grinned. "I'll do that. Maybe we should try for the spring sometime so we don't have to worry about snow storms or anything?" he suggested.

"You seemed happy with the people you directly worked for though. I mean on just that level...but I remember there was some craziness with the press you weren't happy about either..."

[gotbottle]

"Oh, yeah. Good thinking." Rachel laughed. "We don't want to be snowbound when we have so much to see."

She nods, a slightly sad smile spreading across her lips. "I loved those jobs. I just wasn't cut out for them. The people in Gotham were nice to work for. In DC... I was glad for the opportunity, and the faith they had in me. But I hated the press. If I never have to deal with them again, it's a day too soon."

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"Right. Or I may not be able to fly out there if there's a snow storm."

Chuck notices Rachel look a bit sad and bites his lip slightly. "I didn't mean to make you feel bad or anything...I just remembered the stories you used to tell me. You did a wonderful job, Rachel and I'm sure they miss you."

[gotbottle]

"Very true."

Rachel smiles, and puts a hand on Chuck's arm. "Thank you," she replies. "You didn't make me feel bad, don't worry. I know things are better now, on all fronts. 2009's gonna be a great year."

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Chuck smiles back. "I'd toast to that but I don't have anything to drink on hand," he jokes.