gooseberryhigh | (no subject)

tell em you're too hot for this convo anymore and peace out

I don't think that's the best manners at an event like this.

Tell them you saw someone more interesting to talk to.

I'm not sure that's the most polite essie plan?

Don't listen to those two. Now, if you ask me, best way out is to throw someone else under that bus. You know, like, "Oh, Representaive Browne, have you met my friend? Chloe here is real interested in [...] sensible federal restrictions. I'm sure she'd love to hear all about your new plan."

Once you've made your introduction, then you can beat a hasty escape. Piece of cake.

[...] Or you can stick with the bathroom trick. There's a reason that one's a classic.

[...] That's cold, Quayle.

It's self preservation. It's a dog eat dog world out there. Besides, it works a treat.

So would walking away.

Edited (Casper really doesn't belong at that party.) 2017-11-13 14:21 (UTC)

[...] How do you reckon?

Edited (ulysses can't even comprehend what how that would help) 2017-11-13 14:28 (UTC)

If you excuse yourself and walk away are they going to follow you?

Edited 2017-11-13 14:31 (UTC)

Might do. Let me tell you, some of those old ladies are remarkably persistent.

[...] I'm calling bullshit.

Awfully rude, coming from someone who just interjected with advice on social niceties.

No ruder than your hypothetical old ladies who can't take a hint.

Got to learn the rules before you can break 'em.

I told you I don't belong at that party.

~~You~~ [...] ~~Well~~ Sure you do. You can mind your ps & qs just fine ~~mostly~~ ~~when you want to~~. It's just this formal stuff. Takes practice, is all.

It's not going to hurt my feelings if you agee with me, you know.

You just want me to let you off the hook for next time. Not a chance.

In case you haven't noticed, I don't need your permission to skip ostentatious parties.

Good, 'cause you're not getting it.

When are you expecting a next time, anyway?

Fishing for invites?

Fuck no.

Alright, alright. Twist my arm, why don't you? I guess I can get you in.

Go help Shepherd, you ass.

You are not wrong. They will not stop trying.

And I keep speaking Bulgarian.

[...] You surviving, Krum?

Better stop. Makes you sound cosmopolitan.

If you just walk away isn't that rude?

If you excuse yourself and leave? I don't think so. You don't owe them any explanations.

[...] Krum and Quayle seem to doubt they'd let you go that easily, though. ~~Maybe if you just kept walking~~

I guess, but this isn't like a normal party? And I don't want to do anything rude and make them hate me more.

They all like talking so much.

~~Being polite isn't going to stop people like that from hating you, Shepherd.~~ [...] It's a risk, I guess. [...] Could you claim you'd promised someone a dance and grab the first classmate you see? They can't follow you onto the dancefloor.

I can imagine.

Edited 2017-11-13 21:04 (UTC)

Oh, I could probably do that! I think most of our classmates wouldn't be too upset if I grabbed them? And then I wouldn't have to throw them under the bus! That's such a good idea!

Edited (she is 2% less scared of Casper now) 2017-11-14 03:03 (UTC)

I don't think any of them would. Especially given the current circumstances. [...] I hope it helps.

Edited (...so just 98% scared of him now? :') ) 2017-11-14 03:07 (UTC)

I'm sure I'll be okay?. Thanks.

Edited (I mean prolly like 88%) 2017-11-15 03:29 (UTC)

I'm not really sure I could do that to someone? I'm also not that smooth. ~~Please help~~

I feel like this is too fancy a party to bring up going to the bathroom? Is nose powering a thing people really say or is that just on tv?

[ ................ ] Guess there's something of an art to it. Don't worry, you've called in the cavalry now. ~~Krum and~~ [...] I'll tell you what, why don't you come stand next to me? Anybody that starts bothering you, you can pawn off. Like a practice run. And just 'cause I'm nice, I won't even curse you for it later.

Hey, everybody poops. [...] Don't say that. Don't bring up the nose thing either, it'll make you sound like somebody's great grandma. ~~Just nod your head towards the bathroom and say, "Would you excuse me for a mome~~ [...] ~~I don't need to tell you how to do this.~~

Edited (it's time to be mean or announce your diarrhoea, chloe ) 2017-11-13 18:42 (UTC)

You really wouldn't mind? Are you sure? I don't want to interrupt if you and Kenzie are having fun. ~~I can hide in the bathroom or a closet or~~

Oh, okay.

Edited (well if those are the options, guess it's time to fake the shits) 2017-11-14 03:04 (UTC)

Please, it's no trouble at all. We'll be with you in mere seconds.

If you need some quiet time, just comment on how pretty the hotel is and I'll insist we go on a tour and pull you away. If you don't like the person we're talking to, comment on how it's so nice meeting all these new people and I'll suddenly remember someone I wanted to introduce you to and drag you off. I've got a reputation for being a bit impetuous and gauche, might as well use it.

Thank you!! Are you sure you don't mind? I don't want anyone to think poorly of you on my account.

[...] If you must escape, you should ask one of us to help.

Or Kurt? Does he know?

I don't know how to flag anyone down without being rude. We should have all decided on a secret signal for emergencies before the party.

Kurt ~~left~~ [...] stepped out for air.