22 Scented Candles
Feb. 13th, 2012 12:08 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
[Phoebe sighs happily as the theme music plays from the TV. She pats Felix on the knee before picking up the box set and looking dreamily at the cover]
You know, I used to dream that I could live like they do. Completely free to do whatever I wanted. It’s part of why I wanted to become a columnist, you know. To be able to give people advice and help shed a little light on things.
[Felix makes a slight face at her at the contact but lets it go]
And what’s stopping you now, other than the meddling of a castle with, among other things, the absolute crudest idea of what romance is?
[Phoebe notices the journal laying open on the table and smirks at Felix. She picks it up, drawing it closer]
You know. You’re right. We should give some advice to everyone else trapped in the Hallmark nightmare that our rooms have become.
[He laughed lightly] Not setting the tacky paper hearts on fire might be a good start.
Hmmm. That’s a good one. Besides, it might smoke them out if they’re one of the lucky pairs who lost their windows. [She laughs]
Oh, but think of the beautifully romantic glow they’d give off in the dark as they burst into flame. Though, really, I’d recommend candles for that.
Oh! Especially with the dim lighting from only having a couple of light bulbs! Of course, if you ask me. I’d rather an open flame - whether from a candle... or a burning paper heart. [She winks at Felix]
[He grins back at her. He can’t really help it. It’s absolutely terrible of them to be mocking everyone else, but dammit, it makes him feel better]
Unless you’re lucky enough to have a fireplace in your room - which I recommend, by the way. It’s very cozy. Or you could curl up in front of the glow of your television, if that’s more to your liking.
[She returns that grin. Normally she’s not one to mock people who aren’t her sisters but this was just too damn funny not to] Did you know that they have TV channels around Christmastime back home that show nothing but a burning fireplace? It’s a good alternative if you’re... well... lazy and lacking on the romance front.
That shouldn’t be too hard right now, what with being utterly inundated with all this romance. I hope you all aren’t wasting this. Honestly, I’m sure half the castle could use the...calming benefits. [Translation: Ya’ll need to get laid] To that effect, putting some of these excess rose petals in your bathwater is very relaxing. [Oops, was that actual advice?]
Mmm. Just remember boys and girls. If the planets align and you decide to take advantage of the ambiance - use protection. We may be in a magic castle but, well, you never know, right? [She giggles a little awkwardly. Did she really just announce that... to everyone. Oooh Felix you’re a bad influence on her.]
[He’s a bad influence on anyone he’s around for more than five minutes. However there is a slight pause after that. Felix is giving her a bemused smile, but it’s attached to a raised eyebrow] …Protection against what, exactly? The only time I’ve seen any progeny around here, it’s been the castle’s doing.
((OOC: Phoebe and Felix are giving their own flavor of PSA for the masses during this Valentines Day mess. Open over the journals... obviously... :P))