closed | dangerous ladies invite

[aegist]

WHO: thalia grace & elizabeth wolf
WHERE: cabin 11
WHEN: friday 3/24 earlyish evening!
WHAT: talking about the lady club
WARNINGS: idk maybe a swear word or two but probably nothing major?

[ thalia spends a fair amount of time at cabin 11. it isn't because of the alcohol, although she'll drink when she doesn't have school or an early shift the next day to worry about (or have just one glass of something) but it's more because of, you know, the owner. her best friend is here a lot so thalia just ends up here a lot. she's a familiar face with a familiar chair and she notices things that happen at the bar.

specifically she tends to pay attention when people put up new notices on the bulletin board full of a variety of flyers for lots of different sorts of things (she saw a knitting flyer there, once) and since thalia's passing by on her way back from the ladies' room while liz pins up a new paper, she nosily takes a look over liz's shoulder. ]

A ladies' club?

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[tearable]

[ It's been a good reception thus far for Dreadful Women. Elizabeth doesn't want to lead it — organize, maybe, but she's depending on the gals of the group to come up with the next assortment of events. She's put flyers up in the cafes around town and after stopping for a drink after work before going home, she's definitely going to put up some here.

Luckily, Cabin 11 was not reliant on just male customers.

It seems like she picked the right night to do so.

Thalia's voice picks up and Elizabeth turns, pressing the last thumbtack in. ]

Something like that. Not like... your grandma would have.

[ She smiles a bit. ]

No book suggestions or knitting unless someone begs real nice for one. You interested?

[aegist]

Thus the "dreadful", I take it. What sort of activities do you do?

[ thalia might be a little interested. she tucks her hair behind her ears, rasing her eyebrows. ]

[tearable]

Still a work in progress, but — visited the shooting range and one of our members got us a nice party booking for an Escape Room. Going to dress up like 1920s speakeasy gals for it. It's some prohibition thing, I think?

[ It was a new venue and Elizabeth can't say she wasn't interested in it. ]

There was talks of glass blowing, a camping trip, jet skiing at the pier and volunteering at the old folks center. I think that's a lot of variety.

[aegist]

So you go hunting and the like? An Escape Room sounds pretty cool, though.

[ she's Definitely Intrigued... ]

What are the rules?

[tearable]

I wish. [ Then Bigby would get jealous, honestly. ] That may be one in the future but we're starting slow. Gotta get these ladies use to just holding a gun first.

[ But, she smiles. ]

No real rules. We get discounts for groups, so you pay what the event fee is and just enjoy yourself. ...I'm still working the kinks out, but luckily no one shot themselves yet. So I guess that's the first rule? Don't get hurt.

[aegist]

And girls only, I'm assuming?

[ for, like. another rule, she means. ]

I can at least manage to not shoot myself? Or anyone else.

[tearable]

Right. Any woman over 20, I guess. I can't have high schoolers running around with me off my work hours. [ A beat. ] We luckily won't be having guns at every meeting. I couldn't think of anything else for the first meeting.

[ A camping trip at first was a bit Much. ]

We're going to try and provide lunch or dinner depending on the time of the event. One meeting a month since I don't expect this to be anything other than a hobby for most.

[aegist]

In that case...I think I'd like to join if possible? I'm Thalia Grace.

[ she'll hold out her right hand. ]

And an escape room thing sounds fun.

[tearable]

And they said the posters wouldn't work...

[ She mutters to herself. Elizabeth smiles soon after, grasping Thalia's. ]

Thalia? Nice to meet you. Elizabeth Wolf. This isn't my job so no business card, but the number on the post is - uh, actually my cell phone.

[ She does nod. ]

I'm excited about it. We're going to raid the costume store before the escape room so we have era-appropriate costumes.

[aegist]

Should I send a text to your number so I can be, well, updated on the dates for things like that? A costume store raid sounds kind of cool. Like a movie montage scene?

[ thalia, why. ]

[tearable]

Absolutely. I'll give everyone a call or send a group text with the dates. Once things get rolling, hopefully we have a few months in advance.

[ Oh my god, Thalia. Elizabeth perks a brow, but her lips do crack a boisterous laugh. ]

I mean, only if there's a mirror we can pose in front of. That's key, right?

[aegist]

I think so, but only if an upbeat 80s number is playing in the background and we dance whenever we come out? And of course we need some volunteers to yea or nay the outfits as the camera pans to face them.

[ all important club things liz should definitely take note of????? ]

[tearable]

[ She's already taking mental notes. ]

You speak of this like you have experience in such things. Do I need to know how many montages you've had to Eye of the Tiger?

[aegist]

Eh. I'll admit my montage experience is limited to blasting music like that when I clean the house - it makes it easier to get through boring stuff if you kind of do something silly while you're at it, I guess?

[ she's not sure if that is embarrassing to admit or not. ]

[tearable]

That's a way to look at life: music makes everything better.

[ Don't worry, no judgment here. ]

It's how I survived getting my Bachelor's degree, after all. [ She pauses for a moment, looking to the flyer. ] But, I'll keep you in the loop about this all. If you have any gal pals, feel free to invite them too.

[aegist]

I know a few who might be down. [ freya, at least, might have an interest? ] Though I'll admit the girl I'm closest to is in high school, so. Best friend's little sister sort of thing.

[tearable]

Hey, my daughter may be interested in opening up one for high schoolers — I'll keep you in the loop. We're still... er... feeling this one out.

[ 100% Freya is in it and shooting guns like a champ. ]</small

[aegist]

If that does get set up, let me know? Annabeth would be way into that kind of thing.

[ actually: ]

She's the owner's little sister.

[tearable]

I — [ She's had enough drinks to have small talks with Luke. Maybe not on the same level as Bigby since he's the definition of a regular here but — ] I didn't know he had a little sister.

But. I can see it.

[ There's a small smile. ]

He's got the whole snarkiness of an older brother, but you know he means well. Well-ish.

[aegist]

I think even younger brothers are snarky. It has to be a brotherly thing? Idiots who you can't help but love.

[ not that she is speaking from experience here or anything ]

[tearable]

Good intentions falling a bit short. [ SHE WOULDN'T KNOW, but. Ultimately, she knows Luke would mean well. As much as he can. He did show ethic to get this place running in such a short amount of time. ] Guy thing, which is why I wanted this club, I guess? Actually have competent people enjoying activities.

Less stress.

[aegist]

That's a pretty damn good reason, considering...well, boys.

[ she frowns a little. actually, this is...all seeming familiar. wasn't she in a club like this before? ]

[tearable]

Boys never change, so it's nice that women can just get away. Less about shopping and being subservient housewife and more independent woman.

[ But, she notices Thalia's change. ]

Is something the matter?

[aegist]

No, I just had a...weird thought. This seemed familiar for a second.

[ god, she hates those memories. ]

[tearable]

[ She's definitely perking a brow. ]

Lemme guess, there's another women's club somewhere and I possibly could be in trouble for a lawsuit?

[ Teasing, mainly to preserve Thalia's sanity if she didn't feel like talking about it. ]

[aegist]

I mean, there might have been. I kind of doubt there is around here - it's just...

[ hahahaha ]

A hunter's club for girls, I guess.