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"Well I don't want to jinx it, actually I'm still on the fence on allowing myself to actually enjoy it instead of fighting against my emotions." Gracie admitted with a shrug of her shoulders as she toyed with her phone in her hands before slipping it back into her back pocket. "Thank you, it's been a long work in progress but I'm getting somewhere finally."

Luciana laughs. "You have a fair point but you know that's not what I was asking," she gives the woman a look before she steps up to the counter. She orders a regular pepperoni and cheese pizza before glancing over at her. She arches a brow when Grace admits to having a person. "Oh, come on," she muses in a playful tone. "You should give me some more details than that." She chuckles. After Grace orders the pizza she wants, Luciana pays the cashier and moves to the pick up window. She shifts closer to the other as she starts to go through her phone. She smiles as she leans in to look at the screen. "Wow, Grace. Those look amazing."

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"Oh perfect then," Gracie said laughing. "Then we should figure out a design and go from there. I'm even willing to let the artist go crazy with the design idea as long as there is flowers involved." She was excited to see what Maia would create and much less getting a new ink to show off on her skin.

"Of course," Maia confirmed, a grin crawling onto her rosy lips. Anything to get the creative juices going, at the moment if she wanted to tattoo anyone she'd have to tattoo herself and that meant she was at risk of running out of space. "I'll just show it off on my instagram, and tell everyone I'm still a badass tattoo artist." @gracecromwell

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"Well you see...I'm very last minute so I would say I would end up decorating a day before Christmas Eve or perhaps two days before." Gracie admitted with a shy smile. "But I swear I listen to Christmas music after halloween, just to get myself into the holiday spirit and all."

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"Okay, so are you a person that waits until after Thanksgiving to put up Christmas decorations? Or is it exactly right after Halloween that Christmas will get put up?" Gwen thought waiting until after Thanksgiving was the way to go, since that's when Christmas music would play on the radio. But recently, she felt as if this weekend was the perfect weekend to start.

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She looked over his costume and smiled, it was very ballsy and all she could assume was how hot it was under that mask and costume. She was thankful she chose something that was decent to the weather, minus the wings that kept whacking people or dragging her backward. "I think it's very...you, humor wise anyways." Gracie said nonchalantly. "But I think a lot of others would think what a shame to hide such a handsome face." She teased, pushing some of the wig hair away from her face. @pytndyer

Peyton needed a quick breather from his mascot head. He took it off briefly before putting it back on. It helped with the lack of sweat. He jumped a bit when he heard his name. He turned to see Grace coming up to him. He nodded, “Yeah, it’s me.” And even though she couldn’t see his actual face, he was smiling. “What do you think? I personally think this suits me.” He said nonchalantly. His eyes were glued to her costume once he took a good look at it. “I like the fairy vibe. It’s very you.” And he felt guilty for even thinking that she looked good for a second. @gracecromwell

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"Okay first of all, what the hell are you supposed to be and second of all, why does it look good on you?" Gracie asked as she adjusted the straps of her wings on her shoulders. She didn't mind being Bloom from Winx club, it was between that or supporting a one piece as a playboy bunny which she didn't want to do. "I think you've out done me."

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Gracie knew it was a mistake to choose a costume that required a wig and wings, she didn't mind the little get up but the wig was killing her with adjusting every once and awhile. So she was grabbing another drink when she recognize someone as she paused mid adjustment of her wig that she laughed. "Peyton?" She called out as she dropped her arms back to her sides and walking closer, "is that you?"

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Gracie knew she should've went with a much more simpler costume, one that didn't require her wings to get whacked into at least. She adjusted the wig on her head and glanced over at the familiar face. "Hey! I love your costume." She said smiling, "Yeah I'm still waiting to see two costumes a like but so far I've been too busy making sure my wings wouldn't whack someone in the face."

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Lalita had to admit while she liked her costume it was wanting to bunch up a bit. The body paint she kind of loved however. She definitely needed to grab a bother drink and as she was heading to the bar she saw Grace and smiled. I was wondering where you were. I’m surprised there’s not more people all doing the same costume this year “

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Grace Cromwell as Bloom from Winx Club

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What is your muse's favorite food dish? Are they able to make it themselves?

"I have to choose? I love food, I mean I dated a chef at one point. But if I have to list it down...perhaps shrimp fettucine, I was taught how to make it by my ex which I'm grateful for because now I can just make it anytime I want...although I still burn my shrimp slightly by accident."

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What would be your muse's last words be if they died right now?

"I wish it would be something epic or cool, but knowing me, I would say something like 'just my luck' or some sarcastic remark as I'm taking my dying breath."

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💭 + Gracie

“I think she secretly likes me. She’ll never admit it though.” @gracecromwell

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"Right? I feel like I would either need to be really stoned or have been starving all day if I were to do a mukbang. Drinking though, I can eat a meal for two maybe three people." Gracie said as she lightly tapped her stomach and laughs.

“ food tastes better when drunk. Also it would be the only time I would think to do a mukbang ever “ she didn’t like how wasteful they all seemed and they were kind of excessive but after drinks? She always wanted to go to a buffet and they were often closed by that time. @gracecromwell

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Has there anyone that caught her eyes? Sure there were a few who were attractive but enough to have her thinking about them? Her mind wandered to a certain someone before clearing her throat and laughing. "I mean have you seen some of the people around here? It's filled with attractive people." She derailed the conversation away from the subject as best as she could, looking at Luciana before sighing. "There's this one person but I'm not trying to get involved. I'm strictly focusing on designs." Gracie admitted that it would be nice to go on dates but after her last failed relationship, she feels like there wasn't any point when fashion design was always going to come first. "I have some instagram posts, let me show you." She said as she pulled out her phone and scrolled through her posts before holding it out for Luciana to see.

Luciana turns her head to look over at her. "Is there anyone who has caught your eye lately?" She asks, arching a brow at her. She steps up in line, her gaze flickering toward the front of the line to make sure the two of them were paying attention to where the line is going. "And how are your designs? Got any you can share with me?"

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"I knew I liked you for a reason, we're the same. Well except I don't wear my shades...I tend to lose those or break them." Gracie flashed a smile. It wasn't like it was on purpose it just happened because either she was forgetful or she just forgot to grab them off the bar counter after one too many drinks at the airport. "Which is a shame because sunglasses are the best headbands. They make you look so flawless without even trying."

——- ❝  Well — i suppose i could do that. ❞ roman said as he walked slowly from the dining room, to the living room area towards the fore-mentioned closet. placing a hand on the door knob and glancing back towards gracie. ❝  oh ? well — i'll have to look into the water floss thing. maybe allow drunk me to explore the tiktok shop sometime. ❞ a chuckle left at the mention of tiny hands and being drunk at the airport. ❝  oh — i have been drunk at my fair share of airports, on planes and even at some events. it's why i wore shades those days and i learned how to carry myself as if i'm not drunk while i'm probably too drunk to remember english. ❞

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"You have your own little stash of drunk buys? Now you have to share, I'm curious on what you bought." Gracie said laughing lightly. "Because mine are usually lame or rather beneficial. I bought one of those water floss things I saw on TikTok shops and well they work like a charm. But I did buy one of those tiny hands to put on your fingers once when I was at the airport, because being drunk at the airport hits different."

——- ❝  Maybe i am — and we definitely should ! i think it'd be a truly interesting time, if you ask me. ❞ roman spoke with his own excitement clear within his british accented voice, a smile on his lips. ❝  no — that's what i enjoy about my drunk buys ! i never recall why i decide to get them but i never hate them and these — just are too perfect. i love them. ❞ his mind wandered to the closet he had and he chuckled some before glancing back towards the living room area then back to grace. ❝  i might have a closet i put some of my drunk buys in until i find places for them. ❞

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"Really?" She asked excitedly. She really wanted another tattoo, especially something pretty. She didn't really care for the meaning behind them as long as they were pretty. "I'll look on pinterest of ideas and shoot them your way. I'm always for the artist to add their own design to the tattoo to say 'hey I did that' or show it off on their social handles and what not."

Maia smiled at Gracie's enthusiasm. "Flowers aren't cliche—they're classic. They have so many meanings and ways you can personalize them, you know? And a back piece? That could be stunning. Maybe you could stick with your theme and do something like a garden scene, or mix it up with something abstract and floral, something that represents growth or beauty. Or," Maia's eyes lit up, "you could add something that ties into your personality, like a favorite place or memory. That way, it feels even more you." She grinned. "If you send me things you like I'm happy to draw up something custom." @gracecromwell

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"Another round?" She exclaimed, staring at him as she used her thumb to wipe the corner of her mouth. "I think you just like seeing me doing that." She motioned towards the empty shot glass and placed her hands upon her hips as she couldn't back down from a challenge now. "Fine, we'll do another round and I'll show you that it wasn't just luck. It's just years of practice." She said without thinking then quickly adding, "College parties were wild."

Gracie shakes her head laughing. She didn't think she would have this much fun, she figured she would be bored and go home to work on the sewing machine or watch some trash tv show until she passed out. But being here with Cole was beginning to be something she enjoyed, he brought out her playful nature with the banter between them. Grace turned towards the bar and waved at the bartender, "Can we have two more of the same shots again, it appears this guy loves some BJ shots."

Cole smirked, wiping off the bit of whipped cream Gracie handed him the napkin for. “Trust me, the show’s all for you,” he said, eyes gleaming with that familiar playfulness as he watched her take the shot. There was something captivating about the way she did it—effortless, like she was trying to match his little performance, but with her own unique charm.

When she nailed it, Cole raised an eyebrow, impressed. “Look at you,” he said, voice full of admiration, “Smooth as hell. You sure you haven’t been secretly practicing for this moment?” He leaned in slightly, keeping his gaze locked on hers, clearly amused by how into it she got.

“Glad it wasn’t a disaster though,” he teased. “I wouldn’t want to be responsible for messing up your night.” His eyes flickered to her lips for just a second as she licked the whipped cream away, then back to hers. “Guess that means we’re doing another round, right? Gotta see if that first shot was just luck.” His grin widened, daring her with the playful challenge. @gracecromwell