Trying Again

Okay, so I admit it.  I overreacted.  Losing that diamond at the wedding was really no big deal.  No villains have shown up on my front door yet, and I haven't been kidnapped on my way to the grocery store.  Maybe I've been overreacting about all this the whole time.  Yes, I probably shouldn't broadcast that I spew gems when I speak, which means I really CAN'T speak, but hey, worse things could happen, right?  I've decided I'm just going to go with this.  I'm going to live the way I want to, with or without powers, and I'm starting by going to the duck pond this evening!  Wish me luck!

Not all that glitters is gold.
Ruby

Venturing Out

Well, I finally left the apartment.  For the first time in days.  Like I said, I really needed to get groceries.  And nothing bad has happened so far.  I suppose some of you readers were right.  I guess I overreacted at the wedding.  Maybe nothing bad will come of all that after all. 
I'm still not going outside except for necessities, though.

Not all that glitters is gold.
Ruby

Isolation

I thought I was bored when I first locked myself inside.  I had no idea.
Now that I'm the only one in the apartment, what with Ivy being married now, I have absolutely nothing to do.  Cecily is still on her honeymoon, Ivy just left, and I have nothing to keep me company except my computer and Red (my stuffed wolf.  Don't make fun, she's the only friend I have right now).  I've also discovered a rather inconvenient truth about being a hermit in the middle of the city: you still have to go grocery shopping.  Ivy used to do it all, and I didn't have a problem being inside all the time, but now... I'm running low on food, and I still haven't left the apartment since the wedding.  I know I need to go out soon, but I'm terrified that the minute I stick my nose out the door, Rumplestiltskin is going to swoop down and carry me off.
Being alone is no fun.

I hate everything that glitters.
Ruby

Stupid

I can't believe... How could I... ARGH!!!!
Let's start from the beginning, shall we? 
Ivy's wedding went great.  May as well start with that.  Lots of people, she looked gorgeous, they were so in love and all that.  Super romantic.  I think I even recognized the tall skinny guy we'd met in the park that one time.  The problem came at the reception.  I'd done pretty well keeping my mouth shut.  The sign language was apparently convincing enough that no one asked questions.  We were having the dinner, and I was sitting by the guy from the park, named Jack, and a brunette librarian called Isabelle.  She was hilarious.  She has this Irish accent, and she was great at telling jokes and... I laughed.
It was just once, one little laugh, but it was enough.  A diamond fell to my plate.
The others didn't act like they noticed.  They were all laughing pretty hard themselves, and I was able to scoop the thing up and stick it in my pocket.  But still.  What if someone saw?  What would happen?  Is anyone going to say anything? 
Oh, I'm just so mad at myself.  I shouldn't have gone out again, I really shouldn't, but it was Ivy's wedding?  What was I supposed to do, not show up?  And I'd been doing so well, I thought it would be a good idea...
Stupid.  I am so freaking stupid.

Not all that glitters is gold.
Ruby

Wedding Plans

Hello again, sorry to have been absent, but with Ivy and Harry's wedding on Saturday, there hasn't been time to do much besides scramble to get everything ready.  The dress, the food, the dresses for the bridesmaids (Ivy asked me to be a bridesmaid!), EVERYTHING!!!  While I'm excited for Ivy, I am also exhausted. 
Oh, and there's her stepmother asking for help with the dessert menu for the reception.  I'm off again, folks!  Hopefully I'll see you sometime after the wedding.

Not all that glitters is gold.
Ruby

Back Again

Hey, sorry I haven't been around lately, but as I said, normal life is boring.  There hasn't really been much to post about.  I've actually been thinking of going out again.  Last time wasn't a problem, and the villains have been laying pretty low as of late.  I think a walk would be nice.  It might clear my head.
Ivory and Harry have decided to move their wedding date up.  They're tying the knot next week (which has of course sent their parents into fits).  The odd thing is, Ivy won't tell me why.  When I bring it up she just tells me Ceci and Ernie "inspired" them, but the thing is, they've been acting a little off lately.  They seem worried, and it's rubbing off.  Is something happening that they're not telling me about?  Is someone sick?  I feel like I'm losing my best friend.

Not all that glitters is gold.
Ruby

Back to Normal

Well, things have sort of gone back to normal now.  Ceci and Ernie are off on their honeymoon, there have been no reports on the villains around town, and once again my life as a hermitess is getting to me.  As are all these jewels!  I can't walk from my bedroom to the kitchen without stepping on a slew of them!  They're worse than Legos!  I can't seem to get them out of the apartment fast enough.  If I didn't think it would send all kinds of dangerous signals to the supervillains in town, I'd just start sweeping them out into the street.
Ugh.  Normal life for me is ridiculous.

Not all that glitters is gold.
Ruby