[Adele blinks over at Helios once he's inside, beams, and disentangles herself from the little cocoon of blankets and pillows she'd amassed while waiting for the marathon to start. Small woman, low body fat, chills easily, etc. Once free she jogs over to, of all things, give him a quick hug. He had her medication, he'd helped with the beignets, he earned one. Then she remembers he's uncomfortably by public displays of affection and backs up a bit, sliding her hands into her pockets. Yes, Helios, this is the woman you live with.]

Thank you, again. For your help. And what you brought. And coming. Because. I didn't know if you'd like them, and I don't know if you've met Rems or Ben and I know you aren't always comfortable in a social setting and- [She cuts herself off with a soft laugh.] Just. Thank you.

Mm? Oh. Ah. It's the medication I asked you to bring. [She waves a hand.] It prevents the involuntary physical reaction I have to heights, or the thought of heights, falling, etc, etc. Side effects at this level include, em. [Shrugging, she looks back over the gathering, Ben, Luke, Lupin, and all, before returning her gaze to Helios. It was brighter than it had been in awhile, even before the mess of the past week.]

Somewhat erratic behavior? I wrote this down once, I just cannot remember where. Erm. [She tilts her head back to think.] I get lost on tangents, my mind wanders, I don't typically filter what it is I think before I speak, which is mortifying in retrospect. Fewer inhibitions? Henri used to say it made me act like a befuddled kitten, though that's hardly apt anymore, or at the time.

It is the most mild of all the medications I tested back home. There may be something from another world but. I would rather use something that I'm at least a little familiar with, to avoid confusion. And. Um. Are you sure you do not wish to stay? I mean. There is room enough, and- [And she'd promised Ginia she'd keep an eye on him, and couldn't do that if he didn't stay. But he didn't need to know that.]

And they're movies. From my world, and those like it. Star Wars. They are science fiction, and are based on the lives of Ben and Luke. They're entertaining, at least the first three that were made are, though those come later in the timeline than the first- I never understood why he started his story in the middle, to be honest. But. I think we are watching them in order?

I invited you, didn't I? Or did I just ask you to come- I'm sorry. I thought I told you that you were invited. Well. Now you are. Stay? Please? It's...easier. To ignore things when I have people I'm comfortable with in the room. [She didn't have to elaborate on what things there were for her to ignore, Helios knew pretty well as it was, and. Well. She wanted him here, to try to have a lighthearted evening.]

Not just Luke, but yes, he's here. Ben as well- Obi-Wan. Kenobi? His life is summed up in the first three, and Luke's in the second three. [She reaches out, slow, and careful, to squeeze Helios' wrist and give it a faint tug. After that she drops her hands.] Come in, sit down.

Thank you. [A smile. Bright and unreserved and warm in a way she hasn't been in years, let alone since she arrived here.] I understand about ducking out to check on the house. I don't think they'd cause that much trouble but...it doesn't hurt to be safe, yes?

[Has she really only called him Ben? Ever? Adele lifts a shoulder and chuckles.] Yes, I. Didn't realize I've only ever called him Ben around you. It's a nickname. Like...I do not have one for you, actually. Or Ginia. Why are your names so hard to abbreviate?

I am the last person you need to talk to about a healthy amount of paranoia Helios. [She laughs, low and soft and tips her head in the direction of the sofa, turning to walk. Hmm. A nickname for Helios. Well. After a moment or two of consideration she smirks and looks back over.]

I think I have it! I am cheating, of course, and I do not know if it will translate or not. But. [She motions to one of the sofas.] Have a seat,Soleil. Ah, it sounds as it should! Wonderful. I am never terribly certain as to what will or will not be translated.

It is indeed. [She huffs a soft laugh and settles back down in her bundle of blankets, tucking them around her legs again.] It fits you in two ways. For the one: Your name, and for two, you are always very warm and welcoming. A sunny disposition, I think it is called, yes?

I still do not know what I could use for Ginia. It will take some time, but, we have plenty of this here. Time enough for you to help me bake something that is actually palatable- they are over....[She twists to look over the back of the sofa, nodding at the counter across the way.] There. In the basket.

I had always assumed you and Ginia were the welcoming committee. [A shrug, a sheepish grin.]

Rems has already assured me that they are delicious, and I second that entirely. Were it not for how sore my arms are from working the dough I would never believe I had a hand in them.

Seeing Rems get so happy about them certainly did. I never really- nothing I made ever tasted as it should, really. So. It's new, this. Pride. But, thank you, really. I never would have managed them on my own. [Another bright, open smile, entirely unreserved.]

I am honestly starting to believe you when you say I will not be so helpless in the kitchen in the future. Perhaps I can learn enough to make dinner for you in...three, four months?

...have I yet apologized for the double date? I think I have, but in case I have not, I am terribly sorry for. That whole...thing. It was a very poor attempt at something resembling normalcy and the very last time I try to apply anything my sisters told me about dating to my life ever, ever again.

Well. That attempt went...poorly. But! This is normal enough, is it not? The movie marathon with friends, snacks, beverages, soft cushions, etc. [She grins, relaxing more now that she was confident Helios wasn't leaving for awhile, at least.]

...even if I'm watching them with a wizard, a beast, ninja turtles, Two Jedi, a fictional thief's grandson...I need to stop thinking about that. Normal night, normal...ish. Friends. For Luceti. [Shaking her head, she laughs.]

Then we are even footing. I simply never had the time before, Remy would have to kidnap me at the end of my shifts at the hospital to see me to any kind of entertainment. [A soft laugh and she pats the sofa next to Helios' shoulder, rather than his shoulder proper.]

I suppose I could. I know my ex-husband would be terribly jealous for one. And. Strange as it is, it is not so strange at all. I am among friends, yes? What is more normal than that? [One last quick smile and she's weaving her way back to her seat, curling up in her blankets as she has before...at least as soon as she steals it back from Gambit.]