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[Seth Wishart]

It's two weeks one week been your holidays for a while now and I haven't seen you, what is this? Is your schedule too busy for family these days? What's actually in your schedule? I have no idea what you've been doing all this time.

Feel free to come over some time. Let me know with a bit of time before you're coming though. So I can make sure there's food and stuff. 

Love your favourite cousin,

Seth

[Addie Beaumont]

Why, cousin dearest, did you actually miss me? Your youngest, most annoying baby cousin? I'm honored.

As it so happens, I've been spending time with my friends and beloved siblings. Well. Beloved is a bit of a strong word. Izzy dragged me to a party, and then I had plans with Ainsley, so there's your update on my life. What have you been up to? Snogging your girlfriend and partying with your mates, I imagine?

Actually, I was already considering popping over to visit you this coming weekend! Make sure you've got space in your schedule for me cleared out then! And food, of course; I'm a growing girl. I asked Ainsley if she wanted to come too, I'll let you know if she's free to do so. 

Miss you lots!
Addie

[Seth Wishart]

Miss you? Nah, not really. Just worried about what you might get up to without your wise older cousin to guide you.

Sounds fun, was the party good? Aha! And there's where I remember you're actually only sixteen. 'Snogging' is such a high school word, please update your vocabulary. I have been spending quality time with my girlfriend, thanks very much, and also partying with my mates, yes. And also working. The work bit has to happen every day, unfortunately, in order to do this thing called paying rent.

That should be fine, I have a gig on Saturday night and I'll need to go over to the theatre some time on Sunday. Not sure when yet, probably not until later. Other than that, pick your time. Please don't bring your entire year, though - much as I love you, I don't want my flat invaded by sixteen-year-olds. James and Fred might not thank me.

Love,

Seth

[Addie Beaumont]

Is that boy code for "Yes, I missed you dearly"? Because it sounds like it.

The party was a bit pathetic for a bunch of college kids, if I'm being honest. But I have some good stories! I'll be sure to tell you all the juicy details when I'm over at your place. I know how you boys love your gossip. Also, excuse you, I happen to be in high school. Or, magical high school. I have an excuse!

Work, ew. I hope the rent is worth it. That sounds good, though, I'll maybe come over Saturday then? Or possibly Sunday, I'll ask Mum and Dad what time works best. Too bad I can't drive yet.

And don't be stupid, you like Ainsley! Or, if you don't, you must, as she's my best friend, end of discussion. And we'll hardly be invading your flat when you invited me in the first place!

See you soon!
Addie

[ooc: how cute is my new hover pic though??]

[Seth Wishart]

You think I know what I'm talking about enough to know and stick to some sort of elaborate 'boy code'?

Ah well, you have to excuse her, she's a very new adult. When she's my age, she may know how to do good parties. My parties are very good, by the way. But yes, all the juicy details when I see you. Has Izzy been getting up to things she shouldn't? Have you?

Well, I complain, but it could be worse. Unlike some, I do like my job. Saturday's fine. Or Sunday. Just let me know. You could always get the train? Or I suppose I could even Apparate to get you. You know, if you were really nice to me.

Ainsley's fine, just making sure you know you don't have free license to bring a hundred people round. I thought you guys would have better places to hang out together than your cousin's flat, though.

Love,
Seth

[Addie Beaumont]

You make some good points, cousin dear. 

Oh, yes, because you throw such wonderful parties. I seem to recall someone puking all over my prettiest heels at the last one of yours I dared to attend. That said, as long as whoever that weirdo was isn't there, I do enjoy your parties. As for Izzy, well, I wish I could give you some good news there, but I have a policy of not lying. As for me, well, I don't kiss and tell, darling.

All right, I think Saturday would work nicely, then! I'd still need to drive to the train station, silly. Luckily, Mum has the day off. I suppose I could lower myself to begging you to Apparate me, but I shan't, sorry. I'll be learning how to Apparate this year, anyway! Aren't you excited I can just pop over to your apartment whenever I want after I learn? It'll be wonderful, I assure you.

Ainsley's lovely, okay, and not to worry, I won't overrun your flat with, horror of horrors, teenagers. And no, I'm afraid I simply can't think of any place else I'd rather spend time with my best friend than your flat, which, I'm sure, is utterly spotless so that Ainsley can be in awe of what a marvelously responsible cousin I have.

Love you!
Addie

[Seth Wishart]

I always do.

I only have the very haziest of memories of that party, I'm afraid. Though don't tell Aunt Tessa that - I was perfectly sober and keeping an eye on you the whole time, right?

Excuse me, I think you promised me gossip. So either you spill the beans about you or about Izzy, you don't get away with that.

Okay, see you Saturday then! Any idea what time you'll arrive? If you come early, I may still be in bed. And I would be terrified, but luckily you're at school the majority of the time, so you can't just 'pop over'. Also, it's really your risk if you want to come over without warning, because Rose does sleep over quite often.

Did I say anything about teenagers? I am a teenager myself - do your Maths, Addie my love. The flat is a state, sorry to disappoint. Though it'll hopefully be very slightly less of a state by Saturday. No promises, though.

Love,
Seth

((OOC - I don't think their flat is really toooo horrific - for a set of 19-year-old boys they're actually pretty clean, I think, lmao. But it's not exactly spotless...))

[Addie Beaumont]

How often do you think I sit around telling Mum all about the parties you and I go to? Do you not know me at all?? Mum and Dad are always going to think that you and I just have dinner, okay, this is the natural order of things and they will remain that way.

Excuse you, I believe I promised you gossip when I was at your place surrounded by your very fit roommates. You're just going to have to hold your horses, mister.

Whenever Mum feels up to driving me, probably. I'd say expect me around noon? I'd think that's not 'too early' but I never really know with boys. And yes, but in just two short years I will have both graduated and gained my Apparating license, so you ought to be terrified! You know what, I can deal with you and Rose. Which is more than I can say for you and the boys I like. Hmph.

Nineteen so doesn't count as a teenager anymore. You're only fooling yourself. Just because it says teen doesn't mean you actually qualify. And I expect nothing less than spotless from my beloved cousin, okay?

Love you,
Addie

[ooc: addie's just teasing, but she definitely does prefer spotless to "in a state" hahaha]

[Seth Wishart]

Well, I don't know. You guys might be into sharing. Dinner, though, righto. I'll try and remember that when I speak to her.

Okay, okay, just so long as you don't think you're getting away with not telling me at all. Also what are you saying about my flatmates that you decided I wasn't allowed to read? There was definitely a crossed out word there. I'm just going to assume it was something insulting, because that's less worrying than the other options.

Noon is fine, I can get up by noon. Two years is a long way away, so I'm not worrying about it. We could all be dead by that time. I'm glad you can deal with us, that's very good of you. But when exactly have I had any sort of problem with the boys you like? Which boys are we talking about here?

I'm pretty sure that technically speaking, nineteen does in fact count as a teenager. Though you talk as if being a teenager is something precious that I cling to and cry about leaving behind. Not the case, I can assure you. And I've already said I'll clean. I'm sure you can deal.

Love,
Seth

[Addie Beaumont]

Some girls consider their mothers their best friends. Those are girls are unfortunately not me. Yes, please do remember, it'd be awful for both of us if you let it slip that you had me around all your drunken friends, and then she'd start asking questions about our sobriety and then, well, things can only go downhill from there.

Not at all, I was quite looking forward to spilling all the delicious gossip over tea, I promise! And yes, it was definitely insulting. Very offensive. Nothing to worry about.

Well, you might be dead in two years time, but I refuse to be. I fully intend to graduate Hogwarts with everything intact, thank you very much. And we're not talking about any boys. There are no boys to be talked about. At all, ever.

Technically speaking, nineteen is a stupid filler year between eighteen and twenty anyway. Everyone knows that. Fine, fine, I'll stop bugging you, just be ready for me on Saturday, all right?

Love you,
Addie

[Seth Wishart]

I'm pretty sure your mum already thinks I'm some sort of delinquent, with my late night gigs and unstable musician's lifestyle. Though like I said, I was totally sober and looking after you all evening, so I don't know what she could possibly object to.

Excellent. I look forward to it. And also you insulting my friends, I look forward to that as well.

You were the one who brought these boys up. Apparently I have a problem with them. Which I do. My problem is that I don't know who they are. Have you got a crush on someone? Have you been snogging someone?? Addie, I'm shocked. Truly shocked.

That's not technical, that's your opinion. I'm quite looking forward to being twenty though. Then I can roll my eyes and say 'Teenagers' in tones of despair.

I'll have you know I vacuumed the living room today already.

Love,
Seth

[Addie Beaumont]

Life is a lot more fun when you stop caring about what my mother thinks, I've found. And yes, I definitely recall you dancing like you were sober, that's for sure.

Okay, but you're making the tea. I delight in insulting people, you know this.

Fine, fine, just to sate your appetite for gossip, here's the thing: I don't know his name either. Which is probably a good thing, Seth, he was an awful kisser. And he happens to be my only kiss of the summer which means I need to do something about this, or I'm going have to start the school year in a very grumpy mood. But I'll give you the details when I visit, okay? (And don't be shocked. This was entirely Izzy's fault, I'll have you know.)

My opinion is technical. You're going to have to accept that you can't win this debate.

I'm impressed you used a vacuum instead of your wand. What's the point of being magic if we still use muggle things??

Love,
Addie