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Bad Timing (Reese Version)

Added 2025-05-19 12:30:02 +0000 UTC

[Alternate Text: A header image of a stack of sheet music in low lighting. Pages are scattered around haphazardly with different titles/notes peeking out. The title of this writing is: 'Bad Timing' in white font with a black border to resemble the nearby musical notes.]

[EDIT: Re-sending this out to gently remind patrons that there are two versions. I'm aware some of you only read one version, so please check the links below! (I don't want to overwhelm anyone with notifications, so here is Reese's, but Ruby's writing has multiple links too.) Also, I'm re-scheduling our Evergreen and Hickory TFS Q&A, likely adding more to it as well. (It's a trend this month with writings, S's post, and perhaps something at month end. 👀) The Q&A will publish in June. Wishing you all the best! 💚🥰]

Flowing, classical music guides your steps to the ballroom as the sophisticated quartet plays another score that's a backdrop for socializing.

Gossip, deals, machinations, veiled insults.

Just as there are notes on the sheet music, you're aware of the darker elements of these events. Reese warned you. They aren't all…

[There are two versions of this post. Please select which is right for you.]

Evergreen and Hickory Version (🌲🍂)

You'll select if C is Charles or Charlene within the writing by 'jumping' to their section. I gently suggest re-reading 'Not a White Christmas' before this writing. I'll link Reese's Version: here. It ties into what happens at the start.

To continue reading this story, please go:

Here

Password: dark

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To continue reading this story, please go:

Here (Reese Version with Charles) or Here (Reese Version with Charlene)

Password: waltz