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Characters: Apollo, Melpomene, Erato, Urania, Asclepius
Date/Time: Evening of Friday, December 23rd
Location: Apollo's Place
Rating: Hard to say with Mel's salty language, but... PG-13ish?
Warnings: Possibly language
Summary: Apollo insists on having a holiday celebration with all his favorite relatives!

Apollo was cheerfully bustling about, getting everything ready for the party. He had food spread out, instruments brightly polished, and was merrily whistling carols to himself.

"Shouldn't be too much longer for your sisters to get here, love," he said to Melpomene.

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Mel cruised by the food and snatched up a piece of cheese, popping it into her mouth. This was probably her hundredth pass by the table. She just hadn't seemed to stop eating since she'd moved in. It was a wonder there was any food left.

The stupid play had ruined all the suspense of seeing her sisters, so she was rather casual about it. "Mmmkay," She spoke around cheese. "S'there anything you want me to do?"

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"I want you to enjoy yourself. And no balking at any of the presents," he said with a twinkle in his eye as he made sure all the decorations were in place, including mistletoe hanging in almost every doorway. "I've a mind to spoil all of you."

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Urania knocked at the door.

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Apollo ran to the door to answer it.
"Ah, Urania, my darling! So glad you've made it! Come in, come in." He took her coat. "Of course, your sister is here... Just waiting for the other one. Oh, and my son, of course."

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"Of course," Urania said. "Nice place you have here."

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"Thank you, my dear. Why don't you go ahead and make yourself comfortable? The others should be here any moment," he said.

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Mel walked over to see her sister. They hadn't really had much time before to really interact, and she knew enough that Urania wasn't yet comfortable in that skin completely. So instead of offering a hug, or anything overly familial she waved a half eaten cookie at her sister. "There's food."

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Just then, Erato got there, ringing the doorbell.

"Hi, everyone," she said, a little shyly as she walked in.

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"Erato, my sweet! So good to see you again," Apollo said, immediately giving her a hug.

"Oh, and now all three of you are here! Excellent. That means it's time for the first presents!" He immediately went and fetched three identical-looking boxes, all wrapped in gold paper--and each containing a golden dress and matching Greek-style sandals. (http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/yhst-77615594657615_2188_25073101)

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"Oh my gosh," Erato gasped, opening her box. "Oh... Oh, it's beautiful... Can I... Can I go try it on?"

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"Of course. That was the idea. I want you all in your party dresses tonight. You're welcome to keep them, of course. But I had to spoil my girls and dress you all like the goddesses you are. In gold, naturally. It is my color, after all," Apollo said.

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Erato dashed off to change her clothes, and returned, a vision in gold, her blonde curls a halo around her head and shoulders, and she took a seat.

"Do you like it?" she asked, showing off her new outfit.

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Mel bit her tongue when she was given the box. He'd asked her not to balk, which probably included a lack of bitching too. She saw the dress, and was surprised. It was very pretty but he wanted them to wear it now?

Keeping her mouth shut she waited for Erato to come back. It fit her beautifully and complimented the blonde hair. "You look nice."

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"Thank you," Erato said, blushing faintly. "Well, go on. I don't want to be the only one in her party dress," she said, urging her sisters go put on their matching dresses (http://www.promgirl.com/_img/PRODUCTS/320/PromGirl-654136309.jpg).

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"Thank you for the gift," Urania said. "Hang on a second -- I'll grab the bathroom after Erato's done."

She was a bit self-conscious dressing. Really, she wasn't good at formality, and was more at home in a pantsuit than a prom dress. But it was pretty. Even if bare shoulders in December made her feel a bit cold. Totally psychological.

Also, this would be an interesting one to explain.

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"Ohhhh, aren't you pretty?" Erato gushed when Urania came out wearing her dress. She was just as lovely as her sister, with her blonde hair cascading down.

Erato looked to Melpomene.
"I guess it's your turn, Mel."

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She let out a long suffering sigh and took her box to the bathroom. When she came out, she crossed her arms over her chest. "I don't want to hear a single complaint if and when I eventually get something on this thing, or tear it or whatever."

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"How could I possibly complain over any of you?" Apollo asked, beaming with pride as he looked at the three sisters in their matching dresses.

As the doorbell rang once more, he went to go answer it.

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As the evening wound down, Apollo bid goodnight to Asclepius and to Urania, but he looked at the smaller Muse in concern.
"Erato, my dear girl, are you sure you want to drive all the way back to Olympia at this time of night? I'd worry about your safety. I'd rather you stayed the night here, just for my peace of mind."

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Mel chimed in there. "Hey, that's an awesome idea." And she really thought it was too.

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Erato hesitated.
"...Well, I wouldn't want my parents to wonder where I am..."

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"I'm sure they'd rather have you safe in the home of a trusted friend than out in the cold by yourself," Apollo said smoothly. "Please, stay. If they get upset, I'll take the full blame for it."

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"And you could always call them." Mel threw out her two cents of logic.

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"That's very sweet. They're probably asleep by now, actually. Still... I mean, I wouldn't want to impose or anything," the little Muse said, blushing.

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"Nonsense, my dear. It's not an imposition at all. We have plenty of room for you. I'll even feed you in the morning," Apollo offered cheerfully