Regroup (RP)

Circe hesitates. Normally, she would not hesitate to introduce a new girl to her sister, but in this case, Viv seems especially... anxious and aroused, and she'd hate to do anything to lose that energy. What's more, bringing a new person around after last night might lead Circe to do or say something that causes Persephone problems...

Persephone turns to Viv and says, "My condo isn't far...Let me text the car service again." She quickly texts the car for a pickup and then texts Circe and says, "Look, I know I've been weird lately. I can explain. Let's spend a day together, later this week, touring some museums, and we can talk, ok? For now, though, can you clear out?"

Persephone rolls her eyes at her phone and replies, "Go to Selfridge's and pick out a few things. I have aline of credit there so get yourself something nice!"

I can't keep buying her off like this... Eventually, she and I will have to have a real talk. I ... I can't tell her though. Not yet. Maybe not ever...

Persephone finally notices Viv's staring, hungry eyes, so she puts her phone away and turns her full attentions to the poor girl. She smiles seductively and says, "I'm glad we're getting to spend some time together. We should be there soon."

Persephone lets out an awkward chuckle and says, "Ugh, my sister had a party last night, so the place is a little messy..." She walks to the kitchen and turns to Viv and says, "Would you like anything to drink?" Then, squirming a bit, she adds, "Oof, I'm going to run to the bathroom for a moment, if you don't mind. Too much coffee! Have a seat on the sofa if you like! Or check out the view..."

She offers an apologetic smile and quickly darts off to her room, closing the door behind her. She rips off the old bedding and tosses it in the closet while grabbing some clean sheets. She hurriedly puts on the new sheet, runs to the bathroom and flushes the toilet (for the sound!), and heads back, intending to initiate some romance.

In the back of her mind, a small voice is yelling, telling her to stop, that she'll regret it, that this isn't her. But right now she is too dissociative, doing what she has rationally decided is 'what she is supposed to do next', in lockstep, without checking in with herself, or her true feelings, about it. Actually turning toward her feelings and allowing them to come is simply too much, too overwhelming, too painful and scary right now. maybe when she gets a moment to slow down, to stop... when others aren't demanding things of her, then, she can deal with those feelings. For now, though, she has a job to do.