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There’s bad weeks and then there’s last 10 days I’ve had. Not only have my Rangers been absolutely crush on home ice, but my wallet and phone were stolen during a snowed-in layover between Vegas and New York. It’s taken this long to get anything with my name on it again. My phone, at least, is locked in just about every way possible. So that’s good. I guess. 

Thanks for the messages everyone left me. Know I wasn’t ignoring you on purpose. It’s kind of nice to know I was missed.

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provocativestar:

Now you’re just breaking my heart.

Some things can, if you want them bad enough.

I’ve been told that before.

Both of those things, actualy.

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provocativestar:

A drummer, huh? Those are always the hottest guys in the band.

It takes a lot of work to be in a band, though. You’d be surprised; Smeared has only been putting out music for three years, but Effy and I started it back about 7 years ago. It took a long time to learn how to write music and produce it ourselves, not to mention finding two other girls to fill our group. Then again, we never had a garage to hide in, so we had no choice but to push forward. 

Sorry but Dylan was the drummer.

I’m sure it does. Nothing that involves passion actually comes easy. At least that hasn’t been my experience.

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provocativestar:

A garage band? Really? I bet you looked hot. But I’m always looking for someone to help; Effy, though I love her, is useless at writing, and the other two help write the actual music while I focus on the lyrics. 

Who says I’m not up for a little work?

It was awful. I had found an old busted up drum set on the side of the road and suddenly my best friend was like “We should totally start a band” even though neither of us knew how to play anything.

I was hoping you might say something like that.

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provocativestar:

I don’t even bring my phone on stage, so it would definitely be impossible. But you might be on the verge of a song there - if we develop it, I’ll be sure to credit you in the acknowledgements. 

Are you just full of hidden secrets, Brody Weston? Maybe I can uncover a few for myself.

Hey, I had a garage band back in the day for a week. I could help you pen a lyric or two. 

I wouldn’t say I was full of secrets, but yeah, I like to think I have one or two. You’d have to work a little for them, though.

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unattoreserio:

Er, Harry Potter reference— just ignore it. True, but you’ve still got time, right? That’s good, and totally, staying in shape is important so you’re already killing it in that respect.  And that’s dedication, which is great, just don’t forever put yourself out of commission because you’re trying to rush back for one game. Even long after the season ends, you’re stuck with you. You don’t wanna be broken for that.

Was she in the movies? Because that’s the only way I’d know who you’re talking about.

See, except the thing is... hockey players just don’t care about being injured. We just want to play. One guy on the Dallas Stars, a couple of years ago, literally died sitting on the bench because his heart stopped beating. When they revived him, he sat up and asked how much time was left in the game and if he could go back in. I actually finished my shift before I ever told my coach my arm felt funny.

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provocativestar:

I guess that’s fair; it’s not like I can text when I’m on stage. While I’m forced to go to boring parties for my fathers, however…

I’d like to say I’m surprised, but she’s something of a legend in all circles she meets. In fact, the only reason I think she doesn’t join The Society herself is because she’s probably screwing half these members just for fun anyways. She doesn’t ever give a damn about subtlety or secrecy like a lot of people need. Sometimes I envy her of that.

I think you texting during your shows might be easier than me during my game. You could make it part of your act. How long before the booty call calls you back?

You know, it sounds nice in theory but I’ve always kind of liked having a few secrets and getting to choose who knows them. It makes me feel more connected to the people I want to be connected to.

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dallas vs. chicago • nov 5.16

for: anonymous

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madisociety:

There’s an image for you… That must wreak absolute havoc on your internal temperature modulation, going from so hot to so cold all the time. I’ve never been to a hockey game before, but I can’t imagine it’s that cold even for the fans, with so many warm bodies packed into one space.

I would assume that the adrenaline contributed to the broken arm, hm? Is your team having a good season?

I’ve played more games than I’ve watched but I do remember it being warmer the higher up you sit. Down low it is colder, but you’re right about all the people helping to warm it up. Plus when the game gets going and everyone gets their blood pumping... yeah, you’re really not that cold at a hockey game. If you ever wanted to check it out for yourself, let me know.

It’s not our best season but we’re doing okay. We’re #1 in the wildcard spot for the eastern conference so there’s still a way to go further and get better.

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madisociety:

Sweet? Thank you. I hope you’re right–I hope she thinks she’s lucky to have me - for now I’m just lucky to have her. How long have you been in the hockey business, stressing your poor mother out?

The only sports I’m intimately familiar with are the ones that require cheerleaders. Hockey was always a little frightening to me, so - points for bravery for you.

I’m sure she is. You come off as very dedicated and doting.

I’ve been playing hockey my entire life so I say she’s about used to it by now. Hence the laughing at me when I told her my arm broke. 

We have ice girls, if they helps you any. They’re like dancers, but they also go out on the rink between plays and shovel up the ice we’ve kicked up. And the outfits are very... cheerleader like. Very hot actually.

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provocativestar:

But it’s not as much fun if it’s not a completely inappropriate time. I mean, of course it’s fun, but there’s something extra exciting about knowing that you can’t do anything about it.

A puck bunny? That’s cute. Definitely not what I’d call Effy, but she doesn’t often go along with ‘cute’. And you can meet her for yourself when you come to a gig; she’s our bassist. When she deems it worthy to show up, at least. 

There are plenty of inappropriate times to text me. I was just giving you fair warning that during a game isn’t your best shot.

Like I said, you don’t hear it very often but- wait... Effy does sound familiar. Some of the guys who’ve been around for a few years might have said something about her.

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yalealumni:

That’s got to suck. Even though my job’s… demanding to say the least, I still can’t imagine being away from work for that long.

I’m just ready to play again and I know I’m almost back but it’s like the closer I am to it, the harder it is to sit still. You know what that’s like? I’m not sure exactly what you do, but anyone who loves their job has to understand that feeling.

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madisociety:

…Well, yes. Yes I am. I was the mom friend even before I had an actual child to mother, so this isn’t exactly news, but…I’m sorry. We just met. I probably shouldn’t be henpecking you.

That sounds…awful. Don’t do, just, any of that ever again. Sports are so violent! You should be writing this wing person from Vancouver a thank you note, because heaven only knows what injuries this broken arm has saved you from.

No, it’s fine. It’s sweet. My mom’s all the way in Montana and her reaction was “well I’m just surprised it hasn’t happened before now”. Okay, she has been checking up on me and moming me, but she definitely laughed at me too. I’m sure your kid is very lucky to have you.

It’s hockey. It happens. I’ll try to make sure it’s not me next time, though.

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madisociety:

You should totally suggest the involvement of an actual duster. I bet those benches are nasty. And cold, probably. Are you in a cast or a sling? You should also ask if you can drive the zamboni at half-time or end-time or whatever it’s called in hockey, because that’s just sitting there but is also contributing somehow!

Can you talk to the coach or assistant coach or…move-planner-guy about what you’re seeing? Or maybe you can just take notes, so that when you’re back out there you can keep the bench perspective in mind, and make sure that you’re taking advantage of every possible winning move?

They’re actually very well maintained; and everyone mentions the cold but it’s really not that bad for me. We wear a lot of pads to start with and then there’s the fact that we’re skating around at high speeds. Believe it or not, I actually sweat so much on the ice, sometimes I have to rinse my hair out between periods or the salt gets in my eyes.

Yeah, we talk all the time about what goes on out there. There’s a lot of strategy but at the end of the day, it’s part adrenaline too. You just can’t call everything.

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societysmythe:

Nothing worse than not being laid up. I was forced to take some time off because I tore something in my leg in a freak accident (you don’t wanna know and I don’t really feel like recounting the ordeal, but let’s just say it involved another human, a shower and way too much oil). What happened to you? 

You could have just said shower sex. It’s not so easy for everyone.

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unattoreserio:

Damn, Madam Pomfrey would have had you sorted out in a few hours…. But that really doesn’t help you. Sorry. Have you considered all the things you’ve wanted to do but haven’t actually had time to do because of work? Do it now, it’ll make you feel like less of a duster.

Madam Who?

I mean, I’m still pretty busy traveling with the team, so it’s not all downtime. I’ve played a few video games I bought ages ago. They were still in the plastic and everything but mostly I’ve just tried to focus on getting better and staying in shape. I don’t want to take the cast off and be told I still need to stay in recovery. If they’ll let me, I’d cut it off three minutes before face-off and be back out there.

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provocativestar:

I mean, I don’t know how much texting you can get away with on the bench, but I do know that I’m very good at distracting from pain. Or, at the very least, giving you something else painful to focus on. 

Listen, I’ve been to about three hockey games in my entire life - which were Rangers games! - when forced because my best friend was screwing around with a player years ago. I don’t remember anything except being very, very cold.

No texting on the bench, but truthfully, I wouldn’t be paying that much attention to my phone even if I could. I know I’m complaining about not getting to play but I do still love to watch.

However, at any other time, you’re more than welcome to offer whatever kind of distraction you deem best. 

At least you didn’t waste your time with the Islanders. And it sounds like your best friend is what used to be called a puck bunny. I don’t think we really use that term anymore but... yeah, it’s pretty much what it sounds like. If it wasn’t too long again, I might even recognize the name.