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luveline · 4 months ago

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Hii, I absolutely love your Hotch fics in which he meets his adult daughter. Could we get one in which she is feeling down about something and he helps/reassures her?💕💕

It’s difficult to foster a relationship with someone when you don’t get to see them. Even harder when the relationship is with your father who didn’t know you existed for over two decades, and who works as a Special Agent in the FBI, spending half of his life in other states.

Lately it feels impossible.

He’s just never home. When he is, he can't make it to dinner. You start to feel exactly as you had before you knew him, alone again, working hard to keep up in class, drained from your part time job, and always tired.

You should stay home and sleep, but tonight, your dad is free for dinner.

You wait on the corner of the street in the golden light of the restaurant. It’s chilly out, and the sky is slowly darkening. You watch the road for the shape and bulk of Aaron’s SUV, relieved to see him on the way past. He parks in the parking lot, making a small stop into the trunk of the car before he makes his way toward you.

He’s carrying a little white teddy bear wrapped in pink heart cellophane.

You know it’s for you, but it’s still sweet enough to surprise you when he smiles at you and encourages it into your hands. “Hello,” he says, wrapping one arm around you quickly as he kisses your cheek.

It’s always a shock, but never unwelcome.

“Hi, Aaron.”

“Let’s go in, yes?” he asks. “It’s too cold to stay out here. Were you waiting a long time?”

You let him walk you to the entrance, where he gives his name to the hostess for the reservation, and together you follow her to a small table near a bay window. The trees outside are strung with tea lights. The restaurant smells like nutty chocolate ganache. You mentioned that you liked the desserts here the first time he brought you, and he’s continued to bring you here ever since.

You are undoubtedly getting to know one another. You’ve met Haley three times, and Jack five. You had dinner together only two weeks ago where he tried to show you how to keep spaghetti on your fork while failing to manage it himself. He was sweet, and Aaron was really good with him.

You’d been jealous.

“What’s the bear for?” you ask.

“I’m trying to buy your forgiveness. Is it working?”

You laugh without thinking. “My forgiveness?”

“Sometimes, when I don’t see Jack for a long time, he gets frosty with me. I know it’s poor parenting but I’ll bring home a souvenir in the hopes he won’t stay mad.”

“This is a souvenir?” you ask.

He sits with good posture, but his face is ducked apologetically. It’s a kind sort of look, like he really is sorry. “I think I owe you more than that.”

This regret he’s expressed before. You truly believe that he wishes he could go back in time and be there for you, which might be why it aches to think about it in detail. He wanted to be the loving, doting father. He just didn’t get the chance.

“It sort of… breaks my heart sometimes, when I see you,” you say.

It’s a lot. You haven’t even ordered your drinks.

“It does?” he asks gently.

“I wish…” You bite the inside of your cheek. Shake your head when you can’t finish.

“I’m sorry,” he says. “I think about it a lot. I resent your mother.”

She’s your mother, but yes. “I do, too.”

You listen to the clatter of the kitchen somewhere deep in the building and the indistinguishable chatter of other families and dates where they sit around you. Your hand closes tightly on a napkin.

“Are you okay? You look tired, honey.”

“Must be a Hotchner thing,” you say.

He laughs like you haven’t just slighted him. “It definitely is. I’m getting the sense that you’re upset about more than your mother, though.”

“How would you know?” you ask genuinely.

It’s his party trick. You’re expecting a rundown: your hand moves a quarter inch to the left and shows your upset, or your nose twitches to betray your true feelings. But he doesn’t need to use his special set of agent skills on you tonight.

“You won’t look at me for very long. It’s exactly like your brother.”

You sniff ineffectually. “It is?”

He looks especially solemn, then. “I wish we didn’t miss out on so much with each other, but I’m here now, if you want me. You can tell me what’s bothering you. I promise I’ll listen.”

“Are you sure?”

“I’ve always heard worse.” He manages a smile. “Not that what you’re feeling isn’t important.”

“Well, I… it’s mostly the little things. You know school is hard.”

“At GWU? It’s gruelling.”

“It’s awful. I probably need a tutor.” You laugh. “Maybe. It’s not so bad, and once this year is over, I’m done, but I have my internship lined up for the summer, so I’m trying very hard to– to work as much as I can now. But working and studying all the time makes me tired.” Your cheeks heat at having spilled it all without finesse. “Sorry, I know you work twenty three hours a day.”

“How many hours are you working a week?” he asks.

“Uh, usually twenty-four. I try to do three shifts a week. Sometimes they want me after school, so it’s more like twenty-nine or thirty-four.” Or forty-four.

“And you’re studying–”

“Every spare minute.”

He nods thoughtfully. “I’m sorry. It sounds hard…”

“What?” you ask.

“I’m just thinking about something.” He licks his lips. “And you’ve always worked? Since high school?”

Your flush worsens. “Yeah. I have to pay for school somehow, and to eat.” You quieten.

“What if you didn’t have to work, honey?”

You shake your head vehemently. “Aaron.”

“I’m serious. What if you didn’t have to do so much? You need time to do nothing. Overworking yourself will give you an ulcer, trust me, and that’s the last thing I want. I could–”

“I can’t take your money–”

“It’s not just my money. Does Jack ‘take’ my money?”

“You signed up for Jack–”

“And I’m signed up for you. I want to be here for you, and this is what father’s do, okay? If they can, and I can.”

“Unnecessary brag.”

He ignores your joke. “Even if I could just pay for GWU. I know those textbooks are burning a hole in your pocket.”

You refuse. Aaron promises to return to the subject when you aren’t exhausted, and maybe you’ll let him. It would be beautiful to wake up on a Saturday with nothing to do.

It would be nice not to miss your dad. You’ve done it your whole life, but now he’s real, and he seems to really care about you. When he hugs you after he’s paid for dinner, you want to be allowed to cling, and, as he tightens his hold, you realise you are.

“It’s so good to see you,” he says, rubbing your upper arm.

“Yeah,” you mumble.

“Can I see you tomorrow?”

You ease back. “Really?” Because you hadn’t mentioned that you missed him, but he already knows.

He pats your arm. “You know I’d see you every day, if I could? I’ve missed out on enough already. We’ll take Jack to Olive Garden again and you can think a bit more on what I proposed.”

“I can’t take your money,” you repeat quietly.

“Not that, though you should. You can tell me anything, okay?”

You breathe out as he steps away. “Okay.”

He touches your cheek briefly. “Okay. I’m proud of you. You’re doing great.”

“Thanks, Aaron.”

“You’re welcome. Text me when you get home safe, all right?”

You look at him for too long. “Thank you,” you say again, moving in for another hug.

He props his head atop yours carefully. “You’re welcome, honey.”

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alittlepudge-neverhurtnobody · 1 month ago

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kinktober #5

Cannibal Campers 🥩 / Tea Party 🫖

Ethan meets Vanessa’s eyes across the table and takes another slice of cake. Vanessa’s nails bite into her palm, one for every slice he’s eaten so far. Victor’s eyes flick between both of them.

Victor and Vanessa are cut from the same cloth, even if their patterns differ slightly. They’d had a long, brandy-fueled discussion late one night after Lily’s untimely disappearance, and he’d confessed to her that he’d always felt like some strange, misfit being among the perfect heterosexual English specimens that were his elder brothers. Vanessa, awash in strangeness, could commiserate, even if her sexual preferences are the least of her oddities. Vanessa desires romance but could do without the rest of it; she’s had a taste with other partners and has decided she doesn’t enjoy anything more unless it’s with herself. Victor thinks little of self-pleasure and less of romance, but he enjoys a bit of playacting as a prelude to sexual congress.

Not that Vanessa doesn’t enjoy her own preludes. She’s just chosen not to disclose them as of yet, except to Ethan. But then, she and Ethan have chosen not to disclose their entanglement to the rest of their company yet, either. They’ve stolen moments, hours, even one precious overnight when Sir Malcolm was out of town with Sembene and they blissfully, sexlessly shared Vanessa’s bed. Not to mention quite a lot of food from the larder.

But now, watching Ethan determinedly fill himself with sweets across the table and deflecting Victor’s shrewd looks from her right, she’s fairly sure he’s figured them out — or, at least, figured her out.

At least, it doesn’t take much to figure out that something is going on. Ethan is broadly built, but in the last few months, he’s filled out heavily, his body widening and softening. The buttons on his waistcoats have strained to the point of popping, and he’s had to loosen his gun belt several notches. Oh, he’s just as fluid with a pistol as he’s always been, and Vanessa takes a proud sort of thrill at seeing his movements evolve with his size, watching him master his altered center of gravity to move with as much grace as ever. But there’s no denying that he’s eating doubly well as he was, and Vanessa fears that their company can only cycle through so many explanations before the roulette wheel lands on her.

“More tea?” she asks the table, and Malcolm and Ethan both nod. Victor gives a slight shake of his head. She pours a cup black for Malcolm and adds cream and sugar to Ethan’s, then offers around a plate of scones. Ethan takes one; Malcolm refuses. Victor skewers her with a look.

Tea is serving as their main meal today; they had an appointment with one of Sir Malcolm’s associates this morning and are expecting Mr. Lyle at six, so Victor is here for the bulk of the day. Ordinarily, she wouldn’t be taking quite as many risks with Ethan, but Sir Malcolm’s friend had coincided with breakfast and she expects supper will be delayed because, though she loves Mr. Lyle dearly, brevity is not among his virtues. And she’d caught Ethan’s stomach growling shortly before tea, and she knows he can focus better once he’s eaten, and she also takes a bit of pleasure in the thrill. It would, of course, make her personal life slightly easier if none of their party is aware that she’s the reason for Ethan’s sudden expansion, but what’s the fun of a secret if it isn’t almost found out?

Besides, Vanessa has spent so much of her life keeping most of herself tucked beneath a prim, put-together facade that if this is the thing her companions learn about, well. She can handle that.

Ethan finishes his scone and suppresses a belch in his fist. Victor’s eyes snap in his direction, but Ethan just rests a hand on his round belly and says mildly, “You make those scones, Miss Ives? They’re excellent.”

Vanessa absolutely did not and he knows it; they are, after all, edible. “No, but I’m flattered,” she replies, spreading her napkin needlessly in her lap. “They’re from the baker that makes those lemon pound cakes you like.”

Ethan makes a soft sound of pleasure, and for a moment Vanessa thinks Victor might up and leave altogether. Instead, he dabs at his lips and takes it upon himself to pour another cup of tea, black and perfectly ascetic.

“Biscuit, Victor?” Vanessa offers placidly. Victor declines.

By the time Mr. Lyle arrives, Ethan has slowly worked his way through another two slices of cake and yet another scone. Sir Malcolm, largely hidden behind first the newspaper and then the day’s shipping logs, doesn’t seem to notice; Victor stares at Vanessa and mouths What witchcraft is this?

Vanessa smiles demurely. A lady never tells.

They each rise to greet Mr. Lyle, and Ethan only sways a bit, bracing a hand against his belly as he does. He tips an affectionate smile at Vanessa across the table, and she smiles warmly back at him as Mr. Lyle makes his rounds. Per usual, he and Victor exchange a nod; he and Malcolm, a handshake, although Vanessa is waiting for the day when he counts them close enough to try for an embrace from Malcolm.

“Mr. Chandler,” purrs Lyle in his thickly ornamented accent. “Aren't you looking well!” He reaches out and pats the curve of Ethan’s stomach, and Ethan grins widely. He offers his hand and pulls Mr. Lyle into a casual embrace, careful not to put too much weight against his overtaxed belly.

“Careful there, Mr. Lyle,” he drawls. “Carrying a lot of weight these days, I’m a little off balance.”

Mr. Lyle chuckles richly. “Oh, but you wear it so well,” he enthuses, and he kisses Ethan’s hand before turning to Vanessa.

Vanessa squeezes Mr. Lyle rather too hard to conceal her reaction to his words, but he pulls her in close anyway and whispers, “You’re having a magnificent effect on him, my dear. The measure of a man’s happiness is his waistline, and Mr. Chandler certainly does look euphoric.”

His accent flattens the rs into an airy, uvular sound that tickles her. “Doesn’t he,” she agrees softly before letting him go. “Would you care for some tea, Mr. Lyle?”

—

Later, after Ethan has insisted on helping Sembene clean up after tea, despite the fact that he’s eaten practically an entire cake and half a dozen scones and can’t move well without groaning or belching, Vanessa curls around him on the loveseat by the fire. Ethan’s nursing a glass of whiskey and reading, and Vanessa is slowly slipping him rich chocolate truffles at intervals determined solely by her whims.

She expected that Victor might have left by now, but he and Sir Malcolm tucked themselves into the study for a bit to discuss what Vanessa can only imagine are the many and varied burdens of the men of science. When Victor emerges, he takes a seat conspicuously close to theirs, and Vanessa shoots him the kind of look she used to shoot Peter when he was interfering.

“Coffee?” she asks, rising from the loveseat and tousling Ethan’s hair. Ethan nods up at her, and Victor’s gaze narrows. She narrows hers back. “Victor? A hand, please?”

“I can help you,” Ethan offers, setting down his novel. “I don’t mind.”

“No, you sit,” she soothes, squeezing his shoulder. “Relax.”

She beckons Victor to follow her and he does, grudgingly, leaving his own book with the page unmarked in his seat. “I’m sorry,” he hisses, “am I to believe that you’re not capable of making coffee on your own?”

Vanessa scoffs. “I’m sorry, am I to believe that you haven’t been staring daggers at me all afternoon? Whatever you have to say to me, Victor, for heaven’s sake, just say it.”

Victor doesn’t waste a moment. “This is what you declined to tell me? That your proclivities are stuffing your — your — companion with the contents of an entire bakery?”

Vanessa raises her eyebrows as she fills the coffee pot. “Was I wrong to decline, considering your reaction?”

“To what end? Will you simply continue feeding him until he’s beached on that sofa like a whale? Relax, you just told him, like he’s been working strenuously all day.”

“Have you ever tried consuming the contents of a bakery?” she interjects. “I daresay it’s quite a lot of work.”

“Not real work, anyhow,” sniffs Victor. “It just seems .. inelegant. You comport yourself so well, and you’re always very proper. I find it odd that you’d find such a display of gluttony so … fetching.”

Vanessa gives a sweeping, exaggerated bow. “I contain multitudes,” she tells him dryly. “Now, would you like me to comment on the ways in which your proclivities are crude and uncultured, or did you have more to say?”

“I’ve a bit more,” says Victor.

The coffee begins to percolate, and for a long moment they exchange a long, filial glare. “Oh, go on then,” says Vanessa.

“Pardon my saying so, Miss Ives, but you’re quite … delicate. Even if you don’t engage in … certain activities, isn’t it difficult to —?”

“I’m going to chase you out with a broom,” says Vanessa, making for the birch in the corner, and to her surprise Victor laughs.

“My last question isn’t quite so intrusive,” he promises, backing away with his hands raised in surrender. “Does he enjoy it?”

Vanessa softens. “Yes, very much.”

“Well, as long as you’re not visiting stones and stones on our unsuspecting friend,” says Victor, fetching the milk from the icebox and sugar from the pantry. “And don’t try to contradict me. I can see that it’s stones, plural.”

“Yes, it is,” says Vanessa proudly.

Victor pauses, fiddling with the coffee spoons. He’s avoiding her eyes, but she waits him out. “Do all women find it so attractive?” he asks finally, and she very nearly laughs.

“Oh, Victor, is that your concern? No, I don’t believe so. I should think London would be swarming with plump men if it were.”

“It’s not my concern,” he mutters, but he doesn’t object when Vanessa adds a selection of biscuits to the coffee tray.

Ethan looks as if he might be dozing off when they finally return to the sitting room, but he perks up at the smell of coffee. “Perfect timing!” he says, closing his novel around one finger. “Victor, you staying for coffee?”

Victor shakes his head. “I think I’ll take my leave,” he says, and bids them good night. Vanessa hugs him goodbye and kisses his cheek as he goes. She pours coffee for herself and Ethan, then tucks herself back beside him on the sofa.

“What was all the ruckus in the kitchen?” he asks, pressing a kiss to her hair and balancing his book in his other hand.

“Ruckus?”

He raises an eyebrow. “Even half-asleep I could hear you two sniping at each other in there.”

“Oh,” she says, her face coloring. “Victor had some — questions — about you and I. Our particular practices together.”

It’s as tactful as she can manage, and she’s pleased with herself until Ethan guffaws and says, “All that to ask if you’re the reason I got fat? It’s not like I couldn’t see the two of you glaring at each other all afternoon, you know. That’s what it was all about? Christ. You really are like siblings.”

“Oh, you hush,” she says, pushing a biscuit into his mouth good-naturedly. “He called me inelegant, can you believe that?”

Ethan laughs again and pulls her closer. “I’d never stoop so low as inelegant, but I’ve gotta say, Miss Ives, this is the one area in which you’re not nearly as subtle as you think you are. Only reason I don’t think Sir Malcolm’s caught on is that he’s decided you’re incapable of desire because you’re his surrogate daughter now and he can’t bear to think about it.”

Vanessa offers him another biscuit. “I suppose there’s only one way to improve my ability to hide my intentions.”

Ethan smirks. “Practice?”

Vanessa grins. “Practice.”

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romione-trope-fest · 8 months ago

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The One Where Ron and Hermione are Fake Not Dating

Fic Title: The One Where Ron and Hermione are Fake Not Dating

Author Name: voldemorts-tap-shoes/smjl

Selected Trope: Fake Not Dating (with a side of Cockblocker Harry and a dash of Weasley Weddings)

Brief Summary: Ron and Hermione sleep together the night before Harry and Ginny’s wedding and then hide their new relationship from their friends and family. (Inspired by Monica and Chandler's relationship on Friends)

Word Count: Ch1 - 3216

Rating: E

Any Trigger Warnings: none

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Pt. 1

The One With The Dress

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Hermione wonders vacantly as she downs her third glass of champagne how many more it will take to dull her headache. On the bright side, if the champagne fails, this time tomorrow the wedding will be over and the bulk of her maid of honour duties will be finished. But tonight is only the rehearsal dinner, and despite her friends’ puzzling decision to get married in New York City, the ballroom is absolutely packed with guests. Aren’t destination weddings supposed to be small? Why are all these people here?

Oh, right, because it’s Harry freaking Potter and Ginny bloody Weasley. The wedding of the century.

Hoping that four will be the magic number, Hermione looks around the room for one of the waiters that’s been circling with booze all night. Even in her wildly uncomfortable stiletto heels, she can’t spot any of them, and her path to the bar is blocked by several grey-haired Ministry officials who will surely take the opportunity to drag her into their policy talk if she gets close enough. No, thank you. She’ll take her chances with the headache.

Better yet, maybe she can find Ginny and see if she’s actually still needed at this raucous party. She hasn’t seen the bride in over an hour, so it’s not like Hermione is doing anything to help her anyway. She’s just here. Molly and Sirius have taken care of all the logistics, and the other bridesmaids folded five hundred napkins into origami animals earlier for the reception tomorrow. With all that done, Hermione thinks that the most useful thing she can do at this point is get a good night’s sleep.

She checks her watch with a sigh; it’s only seven o’clock. Of course, back in London, it’s going on midnight, and Hermione hasn’t yet gotten over her jet lag. Portkey lag? Do wizards have a term for this phenomenon?

Maybe she has had enough champagne.

Still, she’s grateful for the cool flute that appears in her hand bearing a refill, and the grinning wizard who hands it to her. “You look like you could use this,” Ron says jovially, clinking his own glass against hers. “And one of those old Ministry farts—Barry or something—“ He waves a hand in the general direction of the bar. “—wants to talk about your werewolf legislation when you have a moment.”

Hermione downs half of the champagne in one go and rolls her eyes. “Don’t they know this is a party?” she complains. “Don’t they ever stop working?”

“Reckon they’re so old they’re like Binns at this point,” Ron jokes. “They just wake up and keep doing what they do every day, no matter the location.”

“I suppose.” The rest of the champagne follows in short order, and Ron raises an eyebrow as Hermione vanishes her empty glass.

“You okay?” he asks skeptically, though he extends his own untouched flute toward her. “I’m not sure if I should cut you off or give you a refill.”

Hermione waves off the offer of champagne with a flick of her hand. “I’m fine.”

“Uh-huh.” Ron rolls his eyes, clearly not believing her. “Come on, what’s going on?”

“It’s nothing,” Hermione insists. “Some other old Ministry fart—” That’s definitely the champagne talking; Hermione would never ordinarily say that, even if she thinks it. “—thought that I was Harry’s mum.”

“Oh, that guy.” Ron grimaces. “Ignore him, he’s completely pissed. Earlier, he thanked me for my very moving duet with Celestina Warbeck.”

His response elicits just a hint of a smile from Hermione. “No, I know. Even if Harry’s parents weren’t famously deceased, I know I don’t look old enough to be his mother.”

“Okay, so let’s have some fun, then.” Hermione knows she still doesn’t look convinced, and Ron goes on, “It’s Harry and Ginny’s wedding. This is supposed to be, like, the happiest day of our lives so far.”

“Their lives, you mean,” Hermione corrects him. “And to hear my mother tell it, you escorting me tomorrow as the witch of honour and best wizard is the closest I’ll ever get to walking down the aisle myself, so I’d better enjoy this one.”

Reflexively, Hermione glances over her shoulder, but she’s not sure she even cares if her mum overhears. Maybe then she’ll realize how ridiculous she’s being with all her pointed hints about Hermione finding a husband. As if she’s got nothing better to do with her life.

“Is that what’s actually got your knickers in a twist?” Ron asks with a grin. “Want me to pull you out to the dance floor and snog you in front of everyone so that she’ll leave you alone?”

Hermione rolls her eyes. “As enticing an offer as that is—” And Merlin’s pants, Ron has no idea how enticing “—I think I’m going to head upstairs. Make sure everything’s in order for tomorrow.”

“It is. I promise. I saw your list.” Ron turns his big blue puppy-dog eyes on her, and Hermione feels her resolve melting. “Seriously, forget about your mum and that drunk bastard. Come and dance?”

He drains his champagne glass and vanishes it before holding out his hand in invitation. “Oh, alright,” Hermione sighs, only feigning irritation at her best friend. “But let me get these shoes off first. I can’t get a cushioning charm to stick, and my feet are killing me.”

Ron follows Hermione over to the lavishly decorated table that’s been reserved for the bridal party. All of the tables have a designated seating arrangement, but they’ve been mostly empty throughout the night as the party swirls around the room.

Hermione sits down in one of the plush dining chairs and crosses her foot over her other knee, attempting to work the complicated straps of her shoe. Why she let Ginny talk her into buying these ridiculous heels for this weekend is beyond her comprehension, and the ones she’s wearing tomorrow are even worse.

“Why are you wearing those barmy things, anyway?” Ron asks as he watches her struggle. “They look like bloody torture devices.”

“According to Witch Weekly, they’re meant to drive you mad with longing,” Hermione quips, then realizes her mistake. “I mean—not you, specifically, I mean—wizards. In general.”

Ron’s ears are pink when she looks up at him, but he breezes past her misstep. “They look more likely to drive you mad,” he jokes as she finally drops both shoes to the floor and sighs in relief. “What about your dress?”

“What about it?”

Hermione tugs self-consciously at the too-short hem and brushes an invisible speck of dirt from the fabric. She’d be lying if she said she hadn’t picked this item out with one very specific wizard in mind, but now that his eyes are raking over it, lingering on the deep V of the neckline, she’s nervous about his reaction.

“Is it comfortable?”

“Oh.” Of course that’s all he wants to know. She’s not driving him mad at all. He’s just concerned about her well-being, damn him.

Hermione forces a smile to her face. As her best friend, of course he’s concerned about her. It’s not his fault she doesn’t just want him as her best friend. “Yes, much better than the shoes,” she replies, letting Ron pull her to her feet.

“Okay, good. It’d cause a bit more of a stir to just leave your dress at the table, I reckon.”

Ron shoots her a cheeky grin before leading her to the dance floor, and Hermione can’t help but wonder—how much champagne has he had? He never flirts with her like this.

He’s not flirting, Hermione scolds herself as they find an open spot in the crowd. He’s just trying to make you feel better. Let him.

They dance their way through several upbeat songs before the music slows down and Ron pulls Hermione in close, gently swaying her to the softer tune. As she catches her breath, Hermione sighs against Ron’s chest. “Does your mum ever give you a hard time?” she asks him, her mind wandering again as the champagne buzz begins to wane. “About not being married?”

She feels Ron shrug against her cheek. “Nah. Maybe if I was the last holdout, but Charlie’s existence means she’ll never have a full set of kids-in-law. And she might’ve lost track at this point, anyway.” He pulls away slightly to look her in the eye. “Is this really bothering you?”

The sincerity in Ron’s gaze makes the honesty come easily. “More than it should,” she admits. “And normally it doesn’t, but…I don’t know, just seeing how happy Harry and Ginny are and my mum nagging me…” Hermione sighs. “What if she’s right? What if I never have this?”

Ron tugs her back into his embrace. “You will. I know you will. You’re smart and beautiful and caring and…who wouldn’t want you?”

You don’t. Fortunately, she manages to keep that snarky thought to herself and say something more appropriate instead.

“Thanks,” she says as she disentangles herself. “And thanks for cheering me up. I think I’m ready to turn in, though. Big day tomorrow.”

Ron doesn’t protest this time, just offers, “Walk you back to your room?”

Hermione nods and hurries to collect her shoes from the table where she left them. Her hand brushes against Ron’s as they walk down the deserted hotel hall away from the ballroom, and the innocent touch sends a shiver up her spine. She tries to shake it off as they reach the lift and step inside, but the confined space is not helping alleviate the tension between them.

Stop it. You’re imagining things.

“For what it’s worth,” Ron ventures as she presses the button for her floor, “I still think you’re completely mental about the shoes, but, um…the dress is doing its job.”

She turns around to give him a curious look. “What job?”

He lifts a hand to her bare shoulder, skimming his fingers along her collarbone until he hits the fabric of her dress, his fingertips just delving beneath the wide strap. “Driving me mad,” he says, his voice low and husky.

The elevator dings to a stop, but Hermione is paying no mind as the doors whoosh open and then close again. There’s no mistaking the hungry look in Ron’s eyes, and her heart is pounding as she steps closer to him.

“I only bought this dress so you could take it off,” she whispers back. If she has somehow mistaken the signals Ron is sending, she can blame her boldness on the champagne.

He doesn’t leave her wondering, though. In a flash, Ron’s arms wrap around her and his lips crash down on hers. Her stilettos drop forgotten from her fingers and clatter against the shiny metal floor of the lift. A moan escapes Ron as her hands tangle in his hair, deepening the kiss, and Hermione lets out a similar groan of pleasure as he presses her back to the wall, pinning her there with his body. Not that she has any desire to move. Except maybe to her room. Definitely to her room.

Hermione reaches blindly along the wall for the button to open the doors, but the bulk of her attention is still focused on kissing Ron, and she sends the lift traveling upward again instead. “Shit,” she mutters as it stops on another floor.

Ron laughs and murmurs against her cheek, “My room is on this floor.”

That will work. His suggestion is met with a quick nod of approval, and she sticks her foot into the doorway before the lift can close again. Ron takes Hermione’s hand, bending down to scoop up her abandoned shoes with his other, and tugs her down the hallway. His room is only a few doors away from the lift, and in a matter of moments, they’re tucked inside it, attached at the mouth again and stumbling toward the bed.

They land on the fluffy duvet in a tangle of limbs, and Ron’s lips begin the downward journey along the dress’s plunging neckline, following the path his eyes took earlier. As he tugs one of the straps down her shoulder, finding nothing beneath it, he lifts his gaze back to hers.

“Hermione,” Ron breathes, and the whole world stops at the sound of her name on his lips. “How much did you have to drink?” he asks worriedly. “Because I don’t want to do this if—”

Hermione tugs at the collar of his shirt to pull his face back to hers for another kiss. “I want this,” she promises. If anything, she’s the one taking advantage of him, but she doesn’t want to think too hard about that right now, either. Even if this is just to make her feel better about her nonexistent love life, it’s obvious Ron wants it too. At least for tonight. They can figure the rest out later.

Ron’s hand finds its way back to the strap, but he hesitates again, looking up at her with a smirk. “You really bought this dress for me?”

Her first instinct is to laugh it off, to say that no, she just wanted to look nice for a special occasion, but Ron’s other hand has drifted underneath her skirt, and he’s about three inches away from finding out that she hasn’t got any knickers on, either. He groans at the lack of obstruction under the dress, and when his fingers find their mark, the truth slips out of her.

“Yes,” Hermione gasps. It’s an answer to his question as much as an invitation to keep doing what he’s doing, and he takes it as such, increasing the pace of his fingers as he mutters a swear of approval.

Ron has her completely unraveled in no time, and as his hand reappears from under her skirt, she realizes they’re both still completely clothed. Well, as completely as they were when they walked in, anyway, considering Hermione decided to forgo any undergarments for the evening. They could still stop. Call it a lapse in judgment fueled by too much champagne. Not ruin their friendship—because surely once they have sex, their friendship will never be the same, right? There’s no way to come back from this.

Does she want to come back from this? No, she doesn’t, but she also doesn’t know what Ron wants. Now doesn’t seem like the right time to ask, and anyway, he started it, with that comment about her dress and…

“Was that okay?” Ron’s voice snaps her out of her thoughts, his brow furrowing as he peers down at her. “You’re looking at me all funny.”

“No, it was—better than okay.” Her chest still heaving, she reaches up to fiddle with the knot in his tie, which is now askew under his shirt collar but still intact. “I was just thinking how weird it is that this doesn’t feel weird. You and me. I mean, we don’t really do this.”

That’s an understatement, but it’s somewhere to start. For all the years they’ve been friends, and all the times Hermione has wondered what it would be like to be more, they’ve never even approached the line, let alone crossed it. Now here they are jumping into bed together with no hesitation and no idea of what comes next.

The frown on Ron’s face gives way to a soft smile. “No,” he agrees, ducking his head to brush his nose against hers. “It doesn’t feel weird at all.”

He presses his lips to hers again, and she allows herself to sink into the kiss, the heat between them quickly returning. Ron makes quick work of her dress this time, leaving her completely bare beneath him, and he’s looking at her like he won the lottery as the fabric slithers off the edge of the bed and hits the floor.

Hermione reaches for his tie, intent on actually removing it this time, but then realizes that he’s still got about a hundred other items of clothing on after that. As much as she knows she would enjoy undressing him, revealing his body piece by piece, she also doesn’t want to waste that much time. She snatches his wand out of his back pocket instead and vanishes everything he’s wearing in an instant. Ron blinks in surprise before a grin splits his face. “Bloody brilliant, you are.”

Every inch of her body is fused with Ron’s as he drops his weight to his elbows and kisses her again. Hermione parts her legs to let Ron settle between them, and they let out identical moans at the tantalizing feeling of almost being joined. Ron lifts his face from hers just enough to croak out, “Are you—”

“Potion,” she confirms with a nod. “Please, Ron.”

With one smooth thrust, Ron buries himself inside her, and Hermione sighs contentedly. Her fantasies about this moment did not do the reality justice, and she catalogs every incredible sensation that arises as she and Ron move together. They find a rhythm as if they’ve been doing this for years, and the increased friction as Hermione hikes her leg up over Ron’s hip has her careening towards her peak once more.

Is it supposed to be this easy—this amazing—sleeping with your best friend?

Ron’s hand slips between them and brings her second orgasm crashing over her. Hermione can’t help the cries of pleasure that escape her, and Ron follows her over the edge moments later, spilling into her with a final jerk of his hips.

“Fuck,” he groans into her neck as he rides out his release, Hermione dragging her fingers through his hair.

He slides out of her and rolls to his side, pulling her along with him, and Hermione happily snuggles under his arm. “That was amazing,” she murmurs, letting her fingertips dance across the freckles on Ron’s chest. Everything happened so fast, she barely even got a chance to look at him. Now she wants to touch and appreciate every inch of him.

“Yeah, it was.” Ron chuckles as he reaches for his wand and casts a cleansing charm over both of them. He opens his mouth and then closes it again, and Hermione is ready to prod him about it when he says, “I guess we should get some sleep. Get ready for tomorrow.”

The words pop Hermione’s blissful little bubble, bringing her back to reality. This was just sex. Of course it was. He was doing her a favor. She knows this, but the reminder stings. “Right,” she sighs. “Big day.”

She’s about to move away and reach for her dress when Ron drags the crumpled duvet up from the foot of the bed and drapes it over both of them. Maybe that wasn’t a hint for her to leave, after all. Hermione raises an eyebrow at him. “Do you want me to stay?”

“Oh.” Ron’s mouth twists into a little frown. “Er—well, yeah. If you want to.”

Of course she does, but fear grips her that she’s just delaying the inevitable heartbreak til morning. Sod it. What’s one night?

Hermione relaxes against him, relishing his warmth and the soothing motion of his hand running up and down her spine as she begins to drift off. Whatever happens tomorrow and the day after that, at least they have tonight.

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@hellsirenqueen ⧐ "Are we enjoying ourselves?" Lilith pressed a firm hand on the center of his back, her handling anything but gentle. "Watching you mingle has been amusing. Had I known you were an expert of leaving a trail of broken hearts, I would have planned to arrive to the party sooner." ; She leans closer to him, "Don't worry, I don't want anything from you tonight. Just making sure you are aware that I have my eyes on you. Making sure you don't have a little slip of a tongue, so to speak." A devilish grin forms over the corner of her lips, "Give my regards to our darling hostess. I certainly hope that necklace I gave her has served her well..assuming the two of you are close? If not..then it may be a waste." ; Lilith placed further pressure on his back, the scars on his back flaring with a crimson glow on his skin, "Enjoy your evening, deer darling.~" BLOOD BALL ASKS.

...As if the night cannot get any more tumultuous. In his expectation for attendees, she is the last on the list - so startled is he by her sudden press of that hand against his still-aching scarring that he tenses, the glass in hand threatening to shatter with how tightly he is holding to it. There is a tremor in his hand as a result of the effort.

He keeps his eyes locked forward as she speaks, his body otherwise not giving any indication that anything is wrong. Words do not come readily to him - not even any sort of smug reply. He is too raw tonight; too vulnerable as a whole, and having her here with clear acknowledgement of that fact is making him want to run in the other direction.

But his feet do not move. Not even when a sudden and vicious flare of pain surges its way along his spine with the wounds aggravated once more. They will not bleed, but they burn, his chest heaving slightly with the effort of keeping himself silent.

And then she is gone again.

The mention of a necklace has not been missed. What does she mean??? What is she talking about? She's been to see Rosie? She heard the argument with Vox?

The glass in hand shatters.

The act shakes him out of his panicked thoughts, glancing down at his hand which is covered in the lingering wine that had been in the glass. He flicks some of it off and finds a napkin to wipe it away, summoning up a small minion - happily holding a little broom and dustpan - to sweep up the mess.

And he steps away from the bulk of the crowd. Outside. Somewhere. anywhere where he can take a moment.

To try and quell the panic that is threatening to rise in the back of his throat.

#△ on the air △#⨻ answers ⨻#hellsirenqueen #verse ;; 🌹 la vie en rose 🌹#RP Blood Ball: Reply #[ MY MANS IS GOING THROUGH IT ]#[ LILITH WHY ]

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Feeling fancy but not up for washing dishes during a party, event, or just any large gathering? Consider these! ⭐ Paper plates (and bowls): Printed in the USA with vegetable-based inks on durable paper stock, these are both food safe and fully biodegradable! Available in the following styles: Round (7" and 9"), Square (7" and 9") and Bowls (7" only). Sold in quantities of 8. ⭐ Paper Napkins: These are extra soft, 3-ply napkins that are sold in quantities of 50 (so you can buy in bulk for events and save!). Available in the following styles: standard and coined cocktail (4.75"x4.75"), standard and coined luncheon (6.5"x6.5"), and standard dinner (8"x8")

Plate designs: Wisteria | Magnolia | Gardenia | Dogwood

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Affordable Wedding Supplies and Party Essentials in Auckland

Cheap Wedding Supplies and Party Essentials in Auckland

When it comes to planning a wedding or some big party, it involves a mix of great excitement and overwhelming stress. One of the most crucial areas in the preparation is finding affordable supplies that will make the party or wedding memorable without hurting the pocket. Fortunately, there are many options when shopping for Auckland cheap wedding supplies in bulk, party supplies in Auckland, and other essentials like paper plates Auckland NZ. How to obtain very cheap materials but assure that your event is a success - discussion in this blog post.

Cheap Wedding Supplies in Bulk Auckland: Affordable Solutions for Your Big Day

Weddings can be pricey, from venue to catering. So, in this aspect, getting low-cost wedding suppliers is a must when purchasing your wedding supplies. If you are in Auckland and seeking cheap bulk wedding supplies in Auckland, well you have good fortune because most suppliers will give you some discount if you purchase them in wholesale lots: tables, decorations, and even wedding favors.

Best-selling bulk items include tablecloths, chair covers, napkins, and centerpieces. Many local suppliers even allow custom orders, such as personalized wedding favors or monogrammed napkins, without the big price tag. Thus, even if planning an intimate gathering or a big party, you'll save time and money when buying supplies in bulk.

In Auckland, wholesalers, and party supply stores do package deals for weddings. Here you find everything from candles to ribbons and even signage and cake toppers all at a discount. Online deals are also available as many of the shops around Auckland have online platforms that offer bulk pricing and discounts for early orders.

Party Supplies in Auckland: Make Your Event Shine

No party is ever complete, for that matter, without the proper supplies; the best place to find the right party supplies in Auckland is a guarantee that hosts will have that perfect scene. The stores offering different solutions ranging from birthday celebrations up to anniversary parties and corporate events supplies are all found in Auckland.

Party supplies range from simple items such as balloons, banners, and streamers to themed decorations, party favors, and tableware. Whether it is a small backyard barbecue or a very grand affair, the party supply stores in Auckland offer a wide range of goodies within your budget and theme.

Party stores that rent larger items such as chairs, tables, and marquee tents. In this way, cost will be reduced while maintaining quality pieces for the party. Most stores also offer a party package which includes themed decorations and all other materials; this makes it a way easier task to obtain all what is needed at one go without having to think too much while preparing.

Paper Plates Auckland NZ: Chic and Environment Friendly Choices

For events, disposable tableware especially goes a long way in large festivities like weddings and parties. With the requirement of needing paper plates Auckland NZ, you can find plenty that's eco-friendly as well as stylish.

They come in a wide range of designs-from simple white to elegant, patterned styles that can match the theme of your event. Most of the stores in Auckland offer this option as biodegradable or recyclable, making them an environmentally-friendly choice. These plates are ideal for weddings, birthday parties, or for any other large event where convenience is considered in importance.

Paper plates are convenient to serve food in, and the time used for cleaning them is really reduced. Besides, if you are ordering paper plates in Auckland, go to shops selling green products. They sell many compostable tableware which look great and serve the environment better, meaning your event will be stylish and sustainable.

Conclusion

Be it a wedding function or a massive bash, the only way to ensure that it does not burn a hole in one's pocket is by sourcing cheap wedding supplies in bulk Auckland for parties, party supplies in Auckland, and other practical necessities like paper plates Auckland NZ. All of these needs can be catered to while visiting the wholesalers, party supply stores, and eco-friendly tableware suppliers in the city.

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Creative Ways to Decorate Your Birthday Party Venue on a Budget

Planning a birthday party is an exciting endeavor, but the costs can quickly add up. One of the most significant expenses is often the venue decoration. However, with a little creativity and resourcefulness, you can transform your party space into a festive and memorable setting without breaking the bank.

At Minar Thay, we understand the importance of creating a special atmosphere for your celebrations. Our party halls offer a variety of options for budget-friendly birthday parties, and we're here to provide you with some inspiring decoration ideas.

In this blog post, we'll explore a range of creative and cost-effective ways to decorate your birthday party venue. From DIY balloon arrangements to repurposed household items, these ideas will help you create a unique and personalized celebration on a budget.

DIY Balloon Decorations

Balloons are a classic party decoration that can be used in countless ways.

Types of Balloon Arrangements: Create balloon arches, clusters, and garlands to add a festive touch to your venue.

Tips for Cost-Effective Balloon Decor: Purchase balloons in bulk or explore local shops for affordable options.

Combining Balloons with Other Elements: Enhance the look of your balloon decorations by adding fairy lights or greenery.

Creative Table Settings

A beautifully decorated table can make a big impact on your party's overall appearance.

Affordable Tableware Options: Opt for colorful paper plates, cups, and napkins to create a vibrant and festive atmosphere.

DIY Centerpieces: Get creative with mason jars, candles, or potted plants to create unique and budget-friendly centerpieces.

Theme Coordination: Choose colors and designs that match your party theme for a cohesive look.

Upcycled and Recycled Decor

Reusing and repurposing materials can add a personal touch to your decorations while being environmentally friendly.

Upcycling Ideas: Turn old picture frames into photo displays or use vintage books as table centerpieces.

Repurposing Household Items: Glass bottles can be used as vases, and fabric scraps can be turned into bunting.

Benefits of Upcycling: Save money, reduce waste, and create unique decorations that reflect your personality.

Paper Decorations

Paper decorations are versatile, easy to make, and budget-friendly.

Types of Paper Decor: Create paper lanterns, pinwheels, and tissue pom-poms for a colorful and festive atmosphere.

DIY Instructions: Follow simple instructions to create your paper decorations.

Cost Efficiency: Paper is an affordable material that can be used to create a variety of decorations.

DIY Photo Booth

A photo booth is a fun and engaging activity that guests love.

Setting Up a Photo Booth: Create a backdrop using inexpensive materials like sheets or fabric.

Fun Props: Make DIY props using cardboard, colorful paper, and other materials.

Engaging Guests: Encourage guests to take photos and share their memories on social media.

Creative Lighting Solutions

Lighting can significantly impact the ambiance of your party.

Using String Lights: Hang string lights to create a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Candle Arrangements: Use candles (real or LED) for a cozy and romantic feel.

Budget-Friendly Lighting Options: Explore affordable lighting options like battery-powered lanterns or paper lanterns with LED lights.

Themed Signage and Chalkboards

Personalized signage can add a touch of character to your party.

Creating Personalized Signs: Use chalkboards or cardboard to write messages, menus, or quotes.

Decorative Fonts and Colors: Choose fonts and colors that complement your party theme.

Importance of Signage: Clear signage can help guide guests and enhance the overall party experience.

Fabric Backdrops

Fabric backdrops can create a dramatic and eye-catching focal point.

Choosing the Right Fabric: Use sheer curtains, tablecloths, or other fabrics for your backdrop.

Layering for Effect: Create a visually stunning backdrop by layering different fabrics or adding embellishments.

The versatility of Fabric Decor: Fabric can be used in various areas of your venue, such as behind the head table or as a photo booth backdrop.

Budget-Friendly Floral Arrangements

Flowers can add a touch of elegance and beauty to your party.

Sourcing Flowers on a Budget: Look for seasonal flowers or consider using artificial flowers.

Simple Arrangements: Create easy-to-make floral centerpieces using vases or mason jars.

Incorporating Greenery: Add eucalyptus or ferns to your floral arrangements for a more natural look.

Party Favors as Decorations

Party favors can serve as both decorations and gifts.

Combining Decor and Favors: Set up a favorite table that doubles as a decorative element.

Themed Favor Ideas: Choose favors that align with your party theme.

Display Techniques: Use creative displays to showcase your favors and make them visually appealing.

By incorporating these creative and cost-effective decoration ideas, you can transform your birthday party venue into a magical and memorable space. Remember, the most important thing is to have fun and let your personality shine through in your decorations.

If you’re ready to host a fantastic birthday party or small event, Minar Thay is here to help! We offer an affordable venue for your celebration, complete with budget-friendly decoration options. Contact us today to book your party and take advantage of our special promotions. You can reach us at 0393 948 184 or email us at [email protected]. Visit us at our location: 11/48-56 Tom Roberts Parade, Point Cook. We look forward to making your special day unforgettable!

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Getting the Best Deal: Tips for Napkin Raw Material Price Negotiation

Negotiating the price of raw materials is a critical aspect of managing production costs and maintaining profitability in the sanitary napkin industry. Effective price negotiation can lead to significant cost savings and improved supplier relationships. In this blog, we will provide practical tips for negotiating the best deals on napkin raw materials, ensuring that you secure high-quality materials at competitive prices.

1. Understand Your Raw Material Needs

**1.1. Define Specifications

Material Requirements: Clearly define the specifications for the raw materials you need, including quality standards, quantities, and delivery schedules.

Performance Criteria: Understand the performance criteria for each material, such as absorbency for SAPs or softness for non-woven fabrics. This will help you evaluate suppliers and negotiate effectively.

**1.2. Evaluate Consumption

Usage Analysis: Analyze your consumption patterns to estimate the quantities of raw materials required. This will help you negotiate better terms based on volume and frequency of purchases.

2. Research and Prepare

**2.1. Market Research

Industry Prices: Research current market prices for the raw materials you need. Understanding the average price range will give you a baseline for negotiation.

Supplier Comparison: Compare prices and offerings from different suppliers to identify competitive rates and understand the market landscape.

**2.2. Supplier Evaluation

Reputation and Reliability: Assess the reputation and reliability of potential suppliers. Suppliers with a strong track record are more likely to offer competitive pricing and reliable service.

Product Quality: Ensure that the suppliers’ raw materials meet your quality standards. High-quality materials can justify a higher price if they deliver better performance and reduce overall costs.

3. Develop a Negotiation Strategy

**3.1. Leverage Volume and Long-Term Agreements

Bulk Orders: Negotiate better prices by committing to larger orders or long-term agreements. Suppliers may offer discounts for higher volume purchases or long-term contracts.

Contract Terms: Explore options for locking in prices over a longer period. This can protect you from price fluctuations and ensure stability in your production costs.

**3.2. Negotiate Payment Terms

Flexible Payment Terms: Negotiate payment terms that align with your cash flow. Options such as extended payment periods or installment payments can ease financial pressure.

Discounts for Early Payment: Inquire about discounts for early payments or prepayments. Some suppliers may offer incentives for timely payments.

**3.3. Explore Additional Cost Savings

Shipping and Logistics: Discuss shipping and logistics costs with suppliers. They may offer reduced rates or include shipping costs in the price of the materials.

Value-Added Services: Negotiate for additional services such as quality testing, technical support, or customized packaging. These services can enhance the value of the deal and improve your overall supply chain efficiency.

4. Build Strong Relationships

**4.1. Establish Trust

Open Communication: Maintain open and transparent communication with suppliers. Building a relationship based on trust can lead to more favorable terms and better support.

Long-Term Partnership: Position yourself as a long-term partner rather than just a buyer. Suppliers are more likely to offer better deals to partners who provide consistent business and foster strong relationships.

**4.2. Negotiate in Good Faith

Fair Negotiation: Approach negotiations with a fair and respectful attitude. Suppliers are more likely to respond positively to reasonable and well-prepared negotiators.

Mutual Benefits: Focus on creating win-win situations where both parties benefit. This approach can lead to more sustainable and mutually beneficial agreements.

5. Utilize Data and Analytics

**5.1. Leverage Data Insights

Cost Analysis: Use data analytics to analyze cost structures and identify areas for savings. This can provide valuable insights during negotiations and help justify your pricing expectations.

Supplier Performance: Track supplier performance metrics such as delivery reliability and product quality. Data on these aspects can support your negotiation strategy and help you make informed decisions.

**5.2. Benchmarking

Industry Benchmarks: Benchmark your pricing and terms against industry standards and competitors. This can help you gauge whether you are getting a competitive deal and identify areas for negotiation.

6. Finalize the Deal

**6.1. Review Terms Carefully

Contract Details: Review all terms and conditions in the contract carefully. Ensure that all agreed-upon terms are clearly outlined, including pricing, delivery schedules, and payment terms.

Legal Considerations: Consult with legal advisors to ensure that the contract is legally sound and protects your interests.

**6.2. Document Agreements

Written Agreements: Ensure that all agreements and negotiations are documented in writing. This provides a clear record of the terms and helps avoid misunderstandings.

Conclusion

Negotiating the best deal for napkin raw materials requires thorough preparation, strategic negotiation, and strong supplier relationships. By understanding your material needs, researching the market, developing a negotiation strategy, and leveraging data, you can secure competitive pricing and favorable terms. Building long-term partnerships with suppliers and negotiating in good faith can lead to better deals and improved business outcomes.

Effective negotiation not only impacts your production costs but also contributes to the overall success of your business. By implementing these tips, you can navigate the negotiation process with confidence, achieve cost savings, and ensure a reliable supply of high-quality raw materials for your sanitary napkins.

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The Ultimate Guide to Paper Napkins: Wholesale Prices, Types, and Buying Tips

When it comes to hosting events, managing restaurants, or simply stocking up for daily use, paper napkins are an indispensable commodity. From casual gatherings to formal occasions, these versatile essentials add both functionality and aesthetic appeal to any setting. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore everything you need to know about paper napkins, including wholesale prices, types, and essential buying tips.

Understanding the Importance of Paper Napkins

Paper napkins serve a multitude of purposes beyond mere tableware. They offer convenience, cleanliness, and versatility, making them an essential component of any hospitality or food service establishment. Whether it's wiping spills, protecting clothing, or enhancing table settings, paper napkins play a crucial role in elevating the dining experience for customers and guests.

The Benefits of Using Paper Napkins

Convenience: Disposable paper napkins eliminate the need for laundering, saving time and effort for both home and business owners.

Hygiene: Single-use napkins promote hygiene and sanitation, reducing the risk of cross-contamination in food service settings.

Customization: Paper napkins come in a variety of colors, designs, and sizes, allowing for creative expression and customization to match any theme or occasion.

Exploring Paper Napkin Types

Before delving into wholesale pricing and purchasing considerations, it's essential to understand the different types of paper napkins available in the market:

1. Luncheon Napkins

Ideal for casual dining or light meals, luncheon napkins are typically larger in size and offer greater absorbency than cocktail napkins. They are suitable for a wide range of applications, from informal gatherings to outdoor picnics.

2. Beverage Napkins

Also known as cocktail napkins, beverage napkins are smaller in size and often used for serving drinks or appetizers. They are designed to be compact and convenient, making them perfect for cocktail parties or social events.

3. Dinner Napkins

Dinner napkins are larger and more absorbent than luncheon napkins, making them suitable for formal dining occasions such as weddings, banquets, or upscale restaurants. They add an element of elegance to table settings and are often available in a variety of colors and textures.

4. Dispenser Napkins

Dispenser napkins are designed for use in napkin dispensers commonly found in fast-food restaurants, cafeterias, or self-service establishments. They are pre-folded and interlocked for easy dispensing, promoting efficiency and minimizing waste.

Factors Influencing Wholesale Prices

Several factors impact the wholesale pricing of paper napkins, including:

1. Quality of Material

The quality of the paper used in napkin production directly influences its price. Premium-quality napkins made from higher-grade materials may command a higher wholesale price due to increased durability and absorbency.

2. Quantity Ordered

As with most wholesale transactions, the volume of the order plays a significant role in pricing. Bulk orders often qualify for volume discounts, allowing businesses to secure lower unit prices for larger quantities.

3. Customization Options

Custom-printed napkins or branded packaging may incur additional costs but offer a unique branding opportunity for businesses looking to enhance their brand identity and customer experience.

4. Shipping and Logistics

Shipping costs, delivery distance, and handling fees can impact the overall price of paper napkins. Choosing suppliers with efficient logistics networks or opting for local manufacturers can help minimize transportation expenses.

Tips for Buying Paper Napkins Wholesale

When purchasing paper napkins wholesale, consider the following tips to ensure a smooth and cost-effective procurement process:

1. Research Suppliers

Conduct thorough research to identify reputable suppliers with a track record of quality and reliability. Request samples, reviews, and references to assess the supplier's reputation and product quality.

2. Evaluate Pricing Structures

Obtain quotes from multiple suppliers and compare pricing structures, taking into account factors such as quality, quantity discounts, and shipping costs. Negotiate pricing terms and explore opportunities for cost savings through bulk purchasing or long-term contracts.

3. Assess Customization Options

If customization is desired, discuss options with suppliers regarding custom printing, branding, or packaging. Evaluate the cost-effectiveness of customization options and consider the impact on overall branding and marketing efforts.

4. Review Terms and Conditions

Carefully review the terms and conditions of wholesale agreements, including payment terms, delivery schedules, and return policies. Clarify any ambiguities or discrepancies before finalizing the purchase to avoid potential disputes or misunderstandings.

Conclusion

Paper napkins are essential items for any business or household seeking convenience, hygiene, and versatility in their dining experience. By understanding the various types of napkins available, factors influencing wholesale prices, and essential buying tips, businesses can make informed decisions to procure high-quality napkins at competitive prices.

The Ultimate Guide to Paper Napkins: Wholesale Prices, Types, and Buying Tips

Understanding the Importance of Paper Napkins

The Benefits of Using Paper Napkins

Convenience: Disposable paper napkins eliminate the need for laundering, saving time and effort for both home and business owners.

Hygiene: Single-use napkins promote hygiene and sanitation, reducing the risk of cross-contamination in food service settings.

Customization: Paper napkins come in a variety of colors, designs, and sizes, allowing for creative expression and customization to match any theme or occasion.

Exploring Paper Napkin Types

Before delving into wholesale pricing and purchasing considerations, it's essential to understand the different types of paper napkins available in the market:

1. Luncheon Napkins

2. Beverage Napkins

3. Dinner Napkins

4. Dispenser Napkins

Factors Influencing Wholesale Prices

Several factors impact the wholesale pricing of paper napkins, including:

1. Quality of Material

2. Quantity Ordered

3. Customization Options

Custom-printed napkins or branded packaging may incur additional costs but offer a unique branding opportunity for businesses looking to enhance their brand identity and customer experience.

4. Shipping and Logistics

Tips for Buying Paper Napkins Wholesale

When purchasing paper napkins wholesale, consider the following tips to ensure a smooth and cost-effective procurement process:

1. Research Suppliers

2. Evaluate Pricing Structures

3. Assess Customization Options

4. Review Terms and Conditions

Conclusion

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Cricut Projects for Your Creative DIY Inspiration

Organizing a theme wedding to unite two souls is a tremendous feeling. Cricut projects make it more fun and remarkable for family members. When the wedding preparations begin, everyone tries their best to make the day memorable for the couple.

Additionally, the electric cutting machine reduces the pressure of creating various props. Craft plotters also reduce the hours of writing and cutting material. Here you will find a list of top-class projects to add more dignity to the day.

1. Invitation Cards

Wedding cards are very important Cricut projects at a wedding. Intending to make a big impression before the wedding, the family places a bulk order of customized cards which is costly and time-consuming. However, with Cricut, you can craft the invitation as per your preference.

2. Save the Dates

After getting parents’ approval, you can make the big announcement with the DIY save-the-date concept. You can choose cardstock to make it more attractive, securing it with twine and a beautiful flower.

3. Welcome Signs

Entering the venue with beautiful photos and the customized sign makes the guests feel welcome. With a larger sign, you can place it on the floor using it as a dance floor, and a smaller sign, place it on the table to reserve a seat for the guests.

4. Cake Topper

A simple cake topper makes the wedding cake tastier, and everyone waits impatiently for cake cutting moment. Most people prefer light weighted toppers so that it doesn’t put pressure on the cake ruining its structure.

5. Name Cards

Arranging the seating order for the guests is the toughest task. However, one of these Cricut projects might get easier by placing name cards on each seat, warning the guests about the seat allotted to them to see the wedding.

6. Dinner Menu

Raise your dinner standard by creating a sophisticated dinner menu accompanied by a customized napkin with the initial of the name monogrammed on it. You can easily create it by choosing the right material and typing the correct text using the Cricut Design Space.

7. Bar Menu

In addition, let your drinkers know about the refreshments they can enjoy during the after-party with closed ones. The attractive symbol and the drink name in attractive font grab the attention.

8. Return Gifts

Are you searching for a method to thank the guests for participating in your special day? Then giving them return gifts while they are leaving positively impacts their hearts. However, with Cricut, you can create small jars with names, mugs, and many more.

9. Wedding Hangers

While getting ready for the wedding, both bride and groom are surrounded by friends and family. With customized wedding hangers, they’ll get an idea of which dress they will wear for the event. Apart from that, the hanger assists the dress in avoiding creases on the dress.

10. Identical Mugs

Share your immense love with the couple by giving them a set of mugs engraved with sweet messages. Each time they take a sip from the mug, they will return to the precious moments spent with you.

Further, it’s completely users’ call about which one of the wedding Cricut projects they will create before attending any wedding in the coming days of the year.

Conclusion

As a result of the post, it has been clear that multiple choices are provided to the users for creating the Cricut projects. They can select one of those choices and start creating the project on the Cricut Design Space Software. However, it will be their duty to finalize the material and the supplies they will use before cutting.

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qocsuing · 2 years ago

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Repurposing your Tea Drops wood box!

Here’s the scenario: You’ve finished all of the Tea Drops in your wood sampler box... Now you’ve got this (beautifully crafted) wood box, but no use for it, right? Wrong. Take a look at it again, the possibilities are endless! Get more news about Wooden Box Of Tea ,you can vist our website!

1. Succulent Planter

Grab a wooden box, some soil, and your favorite succulents! It’s that easy. We fit three small succulents in our large wooden sampler box! 2. Pencil Box

A nice whimsical touch to your office space. The medium wooden variety box is perfect size to store pencils and other office needs. 3. Napkin/Utensil Holder

Entertaining? No problem! Hold napkins, utensils, and other kitchen items in our large wooden sampler box! An easy and fun decoration to hold all your party necessities. 4. (An excuse to buy more drops!)

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thelollyshop · 2 years ago

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What to put in kids party bags

What do you put in your kids party bags? The world may have changed and our children may seem to grow up faster, yet the sheer excitement of a small child's party remains the same. In the same way that a baby will have more fun with the box or the wrapping paper, younger kids will never fail to be excited by the simplest of party bags. Sometimes it really is the simple things, and the basic contents of a kids party bag has remained unchanged for decades. Because kids will always be...well, kids. If you want an easy kids party solution we have ready made 100g mixed lolly bags

What to put in kids party bags

Keep it simple. And inexpensive. Choose a few fun colourful items, add a few lollies, and there isn't a child in the world that won't go home happy. Oh, and don't forget the time honoured tradition of a piece of birthday cake wrapped in a napkin. Some parents hand them out at the door. This way it doesn't really matter if they are not all exactly the same. If you plan on handing them out earlier, then you may want to consider making them all identical. That said, kids do like to compare loot and mixing up the content keeps the element of surprise. Pocket money toys Most stores have a great selection of pocket money toys. Bubble blowers, stickers, and bouncy balls never go out of favour. Small themed toys Look out for something small and inexpensive that ties in with the general theme of your party, or is personalised to each guest. Just one thing in each bag that makes it a little bit special. Lollies Sweets, of course. No self respecting loot bag is without lollies. Anything goes here, but maybe think about individually wrapped lollies that won't make a mess.

What NOT to put in kids party bags

There is minefield of things to consider when dealing with other peoples children. As the years go by, that list seems to get bigger. Whilst there is no need to get hung up on every single possibility that you may inadvertently offend, it is worth keeping it mindful and respectful. Noisy things For most people, noisy things are a no-no. Nobody appreciates a carful of kids blowing on hooters and it can be hard enough calming kids down after a party. Too much sugar Just as lollies are an absolute must and no kids party is complete without sweet treats, be mindful of sugar overload. Nobody will thank you if they are still up at midnight. Plastic bags Keeping plastic to a minimum is always a good (if not entirely achievable) idea but plastic bags come with their own particular hazards. Consider using paper or fabric bags, or even making your own. Allergies It is not easy to cater for all allergies and sensitivities, and most kids and parents are good at policing themselves but it is good practice these days to make your party a nut free zone. Age appropriateness Make sure anything you include in your party bags is appropriate for the age range; no small parts or possible choking hazards. You might want to stay away from sharp pointy things too. Check out our number 1 guide to lollies online. And don't forget that you can buy all your lollies in bulk from our online store. This article was reproduced on this site with permission from operafoods.com.au the “Bulk Lollies online wholesaler”. See original article:- What to put in kids party bags Read the full article

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worldecoideas · 2 years ago

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Plastics are an essential part of our lives. They make our world faster, more convenient, and more comfortable. But they’ve become a problem. Plastic is omnipresent because it’s cheap and durable. We use over 300 million tons of plastic every year. Of that, less than 10% gets recycled, which means the rest ends up in landfills or polluting the natural environment. The sad truth is that we’re currently producing far more plastic than the earth can handle. It’s estimated that by 2050 there will be more plastic in the oceans than fish — and this is a problem that needs to be addressed sooner rather than later! So what can you do? Reducing your usage of plastic is one of the easiest things you can do to help reduce its impact on our planet, and also your own personal health! What’s the problem with plastic? Plastics are non-biodegradable (which means they don’t break down) and they, therefore, last virtually forever. This means they don’t just disappear after a few months or years as they would in a compost pile. Instead, they can remain intact and in the environment for hundreds or even thousands of years. Plastic doesn’t just look bad, it’s also extremely harmful to the environment. Once in the natural environment, plastic breaks down into smaller and smaller pieces but never fully disappears. As the plastic degrades, it leaches toxic chemicals. These chemicals then make their way up the food chain and are ingested by sea creatures and birds. Not only does this pollute our oceans and waterways, but it has also been proven to be harmful to our health. Why waste less? The less plastic in your life, the less plastic that ends up in the environment. Think about it this way: Every bit of plastic ever produced is still on the planet somewhere. If we stopped using plastic, the amount of plastic in the environment would decrease. Learn to recognize plastic Knowing what kinds of plastic are out there can help you reduce your use of them. There are seven types of plastic that are commonly used to make things like packaging, bottles, and other household items. They’re each made from different chemicals and have different levels of durability and longevity. Knowing which ones are out there can help you make smarter, more sustainable choices. Polyethylene terephthalate (PET): Commonly found in drink bottles and food containers. Recyclable plastic, but not all recycling facilities accept it. High-density polyethylene (HDPE): Used in grocery bags, toiletries bottles, and other containers. Often mixed with other plastics. Low-density polyethylene (LDPE): Found in squeezable bottles, rubber gloves, and grocery bags. Polypropylene (PP): Used in bowls, cups, and yogurt containers. Can be recycled. Polystyrene: Found in disposable cutlery, disposable plates, and cups. Not recyclable. Polymethyl methacrylate: Used in disposable cups, drinking straws, and plastic cutlery. Not recyclable. Other: There are many other types of plastic that are less common. Stop buying packaged food Packaged food is usually wrapped in plastic. Even fruit and vegetables are often sold in plastic. Find out what you can buy unpackaged, or grow your own. Buy in bulk, and stick to foods that don’t come in plastic, like nuts and seeds, dried fruit, grains, beans and legumes, and other dried herbs and spices. Buy fresh produce unpackaged, such as loose greens and root vegetables. Choose fresh foods over processed foods. Many processed foods are packaged in plastic. Dump the disposables If you’re hosting a party, use real plates and real cutlery, not plastic. Use cloth napkins instead of paper towels. Use non-plastic containers to store leftovers. Replace plastic straws with paper or stainless steel straws. Take your own coffee cup to your favorite coffee shop. Take your own bag to the store. You can find biodegradable bags, made from materials like cornstarch, hemp, or paper. Conclusion Plastic is a cheap, versatile, and useful material, but we’re currently producing far more of it than the planet can handle.

Reducing your plastic usage is an incredibly easy way to help make a difference. The most important thing is to remember that it takes time to change your habits. It’ll take a few weeks for the new behaviors to become second nature, so be patient with yourself!

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