Nate Foster

Nevermore Oc Rp Blog :3

[doitforthevinenate]

Hurricane Katrina more like Hurricane Tortilla!

Nevermore Oc Roleplay Blog! ( ran by @peckforlovingheck who also runs the wisp blog + Madeline Usher + Sandy Dashiell + Hoshi Takeda )

Basic info

name: Nathan Foster (Nate for short)

age: 22

gender/sexuality: Male, He/Him, Pan

spectre: the ferryman, alignment benevolent

death year and cause: 2016 in Florida, he and his friends were messing around on his boat without much attention towards the weather, unaware of the impending hurricane bound to strike. One of his friends omitted to tell him, seeing as it was a chance to finally rid of the guy, as he found Nate annoying. Nathan immediately picked up on the signs once the storm began arriving, trying to turn the boat around and get them back safely to shore in hopes to protect them, he was attempting to get them securely inside the boat, but was locked out as winds picked up and almost toppled him overboard, pushing him into the water. Right before he could realize what happened, a large piece of scrap had impaled him in the side of the boat.

Other information: he quotes vines and general internet slang during this time a lot :3

art ref

Dividers by @haecunt and @junabuggy

[doitforthevinenate]

Hey.

-- @adventurousanneliese

hey, down the hall and to the left, Lauder.

{he takes a second to process who was talking with him, closing the bag he was rummaging through.}

You’re not Lauder.

ANNELI. OH. HI.

{you can tell he was about to go in for a hug but decided not to.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

[Anneli is not matching his enthusiasm.]

[doitforthevinenate]

…Where have you been?

[adventurous-anneliese]

Wisp wing. Changed rooms.

[doitforthevinenate]

Ahh, the wisps.. there’s more of them? Thought it was just Shirley’s— nevermind. Um. Hooooww have you been? Shit, that should have been my first question.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Have you not met the wisps?

[doitforthevinenate]

aaaaughhh.. maybe???? I thought there was only one of them… ????

{he has a “don’t smack me” expression on his face, trying to answer carefully.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

No, there are several. Most of them seem to be lovely people.

[doitforthevinenate]

I seeeee. Well, as far as I know, the Lewis guy seems to be chill. I trust you on the rest.

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she hums noncommittally*

[doitforthevinenate]

Anyway.. you didn’t answer my question.

[adventurous-anneliese]

Hm? Oh, I've been...better.

[doitforthevinenate]

…Ah. How so?

[adventurous-anneliese]

Changed rooms.

[doitforthevinenate]

…Can I ask why or do you want me to shut up?

[adventurous-anneliese]

Bad roommate.

[doitforthevinenate]

Yeesh. I’d ask how bad but I heard a guy changed his room because his roommate tried to assassinate him via some jigsaw type booby trap..

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Via what??

[doitforthevinenate]

aughhh they made a huge machine doohicky and it almost killed him when he opened the door.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...I see.

[doitforthevinenate]

….

Are you still mad at me?

{he says it quietly, testing the waters.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

[She's silent for a moment.]

Does it matter if I am?

[doitforthevinenate]

Wha— Yes?

Very much.

is that even a goddamn question?!

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she flinches slightly, brows drawing together in worry*

[doitforthevinenate]

Listen, I’m sorry about what happened.. and all of that shit but like..

you’re the only person here I know.

well.

that I know know, yknow? so of course it matters if you’re mad. It matters to me. I fucked up and I need to know how you feel in order to make it up to you.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...You don't know me.

[doitforthevinenate]

Well, fuck, you wanted to go exploring with a stranger? Explain that one to me.

[adventurous-anneliese]

What's so odd about that?

[doitforthevinenate]

the amount of horrid things that go wrong when you’re alone in the woods with a stranger..??? They made several movies about th—

ah.

wait. Time differences. Fuck.

just.. historically.. that’s where a lot of murders and other bad shit happen.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...I just thought it'd be fun...

[doitforthevinenate]

I did too! There’s just an extreme difference between exploring with friends and exploring with a stranger.

I thought we were friends at least, so I didn’t see anything wrong with it!

either way I didn’t show up so maybe that’s for the best.

…

{he seemed to ruminate on a memory for a moment, turning his face away from her.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

I didn't say we weren't friends. None of my friends have really known me.

[doitforthevinenate]

…

Well nice to meet you. I hope you know you’re my only friend in this place.

[adventurous-anneliese]

[Something in her expression breaks, guilt and panic washing over her.]

[doitforthevinenate]

..Fuck.

Are you okay..??

You look like I just told you your dog died.

{his voice shifts into concern. Any petty bitterness is rinsed out.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

I'm...fine... [her voice is shaking]

[doitforthevinenate]

howwww about we go get some water..? Yeah?

[adventurous-anneliese]

Water...?

[doitforthevinenate]

You sound like you’re about to cry, the water may help with the throat tightening and the salty dehydration you might get if you do.

.. I’m a Floridian, I don’t play about hydration.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...

[The detailed reply seems to shake her out of it a little]

[doitforthevinenate]

… or not. Hey, I don’t judge.

{he places his hands up.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Water...would be good...

[doitforthevinenate]

alright, let’s go.

{he waits by the doorway for her, not wanting to leave her behind again.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she follows meekly*

[doitforthevinenate]

{they trek to the kitchen, which seemed empty as of the current moment. Nate opened the cabinet and retrieved a green glass cup for Anneliese.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she watches quietly, fidgeting with her hands*

[doitforthevinenate]

{Nate fills up the cup from the sink. It’s not exactly cold water but it’s cooler than lukewarm as he hands it to her.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she nods a little and takes a sip*

[doitforthevinenate]

Feel better..?

[adventurous-anneliese]

... *she nods slightly*

[doitforthevinenate]

Good.

…I’m sorry.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...It's...alright... [It's not.]

[doitforthevinenate]

Are you sure?

{doubtful, trying not to let his simplistic optimism take her words at face value.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Yeah...

[doitforthevinenate]

Alright then. {he gives a half hearted grin. Even if he doesn’t particularly believe her, he’s glad to have his friend back.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she drinks some more water, not looking at him*

[doitforthevinenate]

{he hums as he decides to make a sandwich with spare food from the fridge.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she watches him vaguely, eyes just following whatever moves*

[doitforthevinenate]

do you want one? {he asks as he spreads mayonnaise onto the bread.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

Hm? Oh, no thanks.

[doitforthevinenate]

{he muffles a reply between mouthfuls of ham.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

What?

[doitforthevinenate]

{he swallows the piece and repeats himself.}

If you say sooo.

[adventurous-anneliese]

Ah.

[doitforthevinenate]

{he then takes some packages from the cabinet and shoves them into his bag.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

What's that?

[doitforthevinenate]

Ummmm..

{he rummages around.}

Seven packs of trail mix, four bags of funions.. a thing of fruit gummies.. and a box of granola bars. If I had a fridge in my room I’d take more meal adjacent things.

…oh and two bottles of water.

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she stares blankly*

...Okay.

[doitforthevinenate]

….tch.. {he then starts putting cans in the bag.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Can't you...come down to the kitchen anytime...?

[doitforthevinenate]

it’s just easier. {he acts as if this makes any sense.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

Okay...

[doitforthevinenate]

I can pack for you as well if you want.

[adventurous-anneliese]

That's not necessary.

[doitforthevinenate]

thank gods..

{he mutters in relief.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she tilts her head in confusion*

[doitforthevinenate]

… {he slings the bag over his shoulder and begins to walk off.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she finishes her water and sets her cup by the sink*

[doitforthevinenate]

Oh—uh, make sure you put it in the sink. Mr. Frazier gets annoyed when they’re not actually in the sink when he washes them.

[adventurous-anneliese]

*her eyebrow twitches* Okay.

[doitforthevinenate]

{he disappears around the corner.}

[doitforthevinenate]

Hey.

-- @adventurousanneliese

hey, down the hall and to the left, Lauder.

{he takes a second to process who was talking with him, closing the bag he was rummaging through.}

You’re not Lauder.

ANNELI. OH. HI.

{you can tell he was about to go in for a hug but decided not to.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

[Anneli is not matching his enthusiasm.]

[doitforthevinenate]

…Where have you been?

[adventurous-anneliese]

Wisp wing. Changed rooms.

[doitforthevinenate]

Ahh, the wisps.. there’s more of them? Thought it was just Shirley’s— nevermind. Um. Hooooww have you been? Shit, that should have been my first question.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Have you not met the wisps?

[doitforthevinenate]

aaaaughhh.. maybe???? I thought there was only one of them… ????

{he has a “don’t smack me” expression on his face, trying to answer carefully.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

No, there are several. Most of them seem to be lovely people.

[doitforthevinenate]

I seeeee. Well, as far as I know, the Lewis guy seems to be chill. I trust you on the rest.

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she hums noncommittally*

[doitforthevinenate]

Anyway.. you didn’t answer my question.

[adventurous-anneliese]

Hm? Oh, I've been...better.

[doitforthevinenate]

…Ah. How so?

[adventurous-anneliese]

Changed rooms.

[doitforthevinenate]

…Can I ask why or do you want me to shut up?

[adventurous-anneliese]

Bad roommate.

[doitforthevinenate]

Yeesh. I’d ask how bad but I heard a guy changed his room because his roommate tried to assassinate him via some jigsaw type booby trap..

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Via what??

[doitforthevinenate]

aughhh they made a huge machine doohicky and it almost killed him when he opened the door.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...I see.

[doitforthevinenate]

….

Are you still mad at me?

{he says it quietly, testing the waters.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

[She's silent for a moment.]

Does it matter if I am?

[doitforthevinenate]

Wha— Yes?

Very much.

is that even a goddamn question?!

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she flinches slightly, brows drawing together in worry*

[doitforthevinenate]

Listen, I’m sorry about what happened.. and all of that shit but like..

you’re the only person here I know.

well.

that I know know, yknow? so of course it matters if you’re mad. It matters to me. I fucked up and I need to know how you feel in order to make it up to you.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...You don't know me.

[doitforthevinenate]

Well, fuck, you wanted to go exploring with a stranger? Explain that one to me.

[adventurous-anneliese]

What's so odd about that?

[doitforthevinenate]

the amount of horrid things that go wrong when you’re alone in the woods with a stranger..??? They made several movies about th—

ah.

wait. Time differences. Fuck.

just.. historically.. that’s where a lot of murders and other bad shit happen.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...I just thought it'd be fun...

[doitforthevinenate]

I did too! There’s just an extreme difference between exploring with friends and exploring with a stranger.

I thought we were friends at least, so I didn’t see anything wrong with it!

either way I didn’t show up so maybe that’s for the best.

…

{he seemed to ruminate on a memory for a moment, turning his face away from her.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

I didn't say we weren't friends. None of my friends have really known me.

[doitforthevinenate]

…

Well nice to meet you. I hope you know you’re my only friend in this place.

[adventurous-anneliese]

[Something in her expression breaks, guilt and panic washing over her.]

[doitforthevinenate]

..Fuck.

Are you okay..??

You look like I just told you your dog died.

{his voice shifts into concern. Any petty bitterness is rinsed out.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

I'm...fine... [her voice is shaking]

[doitforthevinenate]

howwww about we go get some water..? Yeah?

[adventurous-anneliese]

Water...?

[doitforthevinenate]

You sound like you’re about to cry, the water may help with the throat tightening and the salty dehydration you might get if you do.

.. I’m a Floridian, I don’t play about hydration.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...

[The detailed reply seems to shake her out of it a little]

[doitforthevinenate]

… or not. Hey, I don’t judge.

{he places his hands up.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Water...would be good...

[doitforthevinenate]

alright, let’s go.

{he waits by the doorway for her, not wanting to leave her behind again.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she follows meekly*

[doitforthevinenate]

{they trek to the kitchen, which seemed empty as of the current moment. Nate opened the cabinet and retrieved a green glass cup for Anneliese.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she watches quietly, fidgeting with her hands*

[doitforthevinenate]

{Nate fills up the cup from the sink. It’s not exactly cold water but it’s cooler than lukewarm as he hands it to her.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she nods a little and takes a sip*

[doitforthevinenate]

Feel better..?

[adventurous-anneliese]

... *she nods slightly*

[doitforthevinenate]

Good.

…I’m sorry.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...It's...alright... [It's not.]

[doitforthevinenate]

Are you sure?

{doubtful, trying not to let his simplistic optimism take her words at face value.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Yeah...

[doitforthevinenate]

Alright then. {he gives a half hearted grin. Even if he doesn’t particularly believe her, he’s glad to have his friend back.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she drinks some more water, not looking at him*

[doitforthevinenate]

{he hums as he decides to make a sandwich with spare food from the fridge.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she watches him vaguely, eyes just following whatever moves*

[doitforthevinenate]

do you want one? {he asks as he spreads mayonnaise onto the bread.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

Hm? Oh, no thanks.

[doitforthevinenate]

{he muffles a reply between mouthfuls of ham.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

What?

[doitforthevinenate]

{he swallows the piece and repeats himself.}

If you say sooo.

[adventurous-anneliese]

Ah.

[doitforthevinenate]

{he then takes some packages from the cabinet and shoves them into his bag.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

What's that?

[doitforthevinenate]

Ummmm..

{he rummages around.}

Seven packs of trail mix, four bags of funions.. a thing of fruit gummies.. and a box of granola bars. If I had a fridge in my room I’d take more meal adjacent things.

…oh and two bottles of water.

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she stares blankly*

...Okay.

[doitforthevinenate]

….tch.. {he then starts putting cans in the bag.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Can't you...come down to the kitchen anytime...?

[doitforthevinenate]

it’s just easier. {he acts as if this makes any sense.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

Okay...

[doitforthevinenate]

I can pack for you as well if you want.

[adventurous-anneliese]

That's not necessary.

[doitforthevinenate]

thank gods..

{he mutters in relief.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she tilts her head in confusion*

[doitforthevinenate]

… {he slings the bag over his shoulder and begins to walk off.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she finishes her water and sets her cup by the sink*

[doitforthevinenate]

Oh—uh, make sure you put it in the sink. Mr. Frazier gets annoyed when they’re not actually in the sink when he washes them.

[doitforthevinenate]

Hey.

-- @adventurousanneliese

hey, down the hall and to the left, Lauder.

{he takes a second to process who was talking with him, closing the bag he was rummaging through.}

You’re not Lauder.

ANNELI. OH. HI.

{you can tell he was about to go in for a hug but decided not to.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

[Anneli is not matching his enthusiasm.]

[doitforthevinenate]

…Where have you been?

[adventurous-anneliese]

Wisp wing. Changed rooms.

[doitforthevinenate]

Ahh, the wisps.. there’s more of them? Thought it was just Shirley’s— nevermind. Um. Hooooww have you been? Shit, that should have been my first question.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Have you not met the wisps?

[doitforthevinenate]

aaaaughhh.. maybe???? I thought there was only one of them… ????

{he has a “don’t smack me” expression on his face, trying to answer carefully.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

No, there are several. Most of them seem to be lovely people.

[doitforthevinenate]

I seeeee. Well, as far as I know, the Lewis guy seems to be chill. I trust you on the rest.

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she hums noncommittally*

[doitforthevinenate]

Anyway.. you didn’t answer my question.

[adventurous-anneliese]

Hm? Oh, I've been...better.

[doitforthevinenate]

…Ah. How so?

[adventurous-anneliese]

Changed rooms.

[doitforthevinenate]

…Can I ask why or do you want me to shut up?

[adventurous-anneliese]

Bad roommate.

[doitforthevinenate]

Yeesh. I’d ask how bad but I heard a guy changed his room because his roommate tried to assassinate him via some jigsaw type booby trap..

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Via what??

[doitforthevinenate]

aughhh they made a huge machine doohicky and it almost killed him when he opened the door.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...I see.

[doitforthevinenate]

….

Are you still mad at me?

{he says it quietly, testing the waters.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

[She's silent for a moment.]

Does it matter if I am?

[doitforthevinenate]

Wha— Yes?

Very much.

is that even a goddamn question?!

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she flinches slightly, brows drawing together in worry*

[doitforthevinenate]

Listen, I’m sorry about what happened.. and all of that shit but like..

you’re the only person here I know.

well.

that I know know, yknow? so of course it matters if you’re mad. It matters to me. I fucked up and I need to know how you feel in order to make it up to you.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...You don't know me.

[doitforthevinenate]

Well, fuck, you wanted to go exploring with a stranger? Explain that one to me.

[adventurous-anneliese]

What's so odd about that?

[doitforthevinenate]

the amount of horrid things that go wrong when you’re alone in the woods with a stranger..??? They made several movies about th—

ah.

wait. Time differences. Fuck.

just.. historically.. that’s where a lot of murders and other bad shit happen.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...I just thought it'd be fun...

[doitforthevinenate]

I did too! There’s just an extreme difference between exploring with friends and exploring with a stranger.

I thought we were friends at least, so I didn’t see anything wrong with it!

either way I didn’t show up so maybe that’s for the best.

…

{he seemed to ruminate on a memory for a moment, turning his face away from her.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

I didn't say we weren't friends. None of my friends have really known me.

[doitforthevinenate]

…

Well nice to meet you. I hope you know you’re my only friend in this place.

[adventurous-anneliese]

[Something in her expression breaks, guilt and panic washing over her.]

[doitforthevinenate]

..Fuck.

Are you okay..??

You look like I just told you your dog died.

{his voice shifts into concern. Any petty bitterness is rinsed out.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

I'm...fine... [her voice is shaking]

[doitforthevinenate]

howwww about we go get some water..? Yeah?

[adventurous-anneliese]

Water...?

[doitforthevinenate]

You sound like you’re about to cry, the water may help with the throat tightening and the salty dehydration you might get if you do.

.. I’m a Floridian, I don’t play about hydration.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...

[The detailed reply seems to shake her out of it a little]

[doitforthevinenate]

… or not. Hey, I don’t judge.

{he places his hands up.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Water...would be good...

[doitforthevinenate]

alright, let’s go.

{he waits by the doorway for her, not wanting to leave her behind again.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she follows meekly*

[doitforthevinenate]

{they trek to the kitchen, which seemed empty as of the current moment. Nate opened the cabinet and retrieved a green glass cup for Anneliese.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she watches quietly, fidgeting with her hands*

[doitforthevinenate]

{Nate fills up the cup from the sink. It’s not exactly cold water but it’s cooler than lukewarm as he hands it to her.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she nods a little and takes a sip*

[doitforthevinenate]

Feel better..?

[adventurous-anneliese]

... *she nods slightly*

[doitforthevinenate]

Good.

…I’m sorry.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...It's...alright... [It's not.]

[doitforthevinenate]

Are you sure?

{doubtful, trying not to let his simplistic optimism take her words at face value.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Yeah...

[doitforthevinenate]

Alright then. {he gives a half hearted grin. Even if he doesn’t particularly believe her, he’s glad to have his friend back.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she drinks some more water, not looking at him*

[doitforthevinenate]

{he hums as he decides to make a sandwich with spare food from the fridge.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she watches him vaguely, eyes just following whatever moves*

[doitforthevinenate]

do you want one? {he asks as he spreads mayonnaise onto the bread.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

Hm? Oh, no thanks.

[doitforthevinenate]

{he muffles a reply between mouthfuls of ham.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

What?

[doitforthevinenate]

{he swallows the piece and repeats himself.}

If you say sooo.

[adventurous-anneliese]

Ah.

[doitforthevinenate]

{he then takes some packages from the cabinet and shoves them into his bag.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

What's that?

[doitforthevinenate]

Ummmm..

{he rummages around.}

Seven packs of trail mix, four bags of funions.. a thing of fruit gummies.. and a box of granola bars. If I had a fridge in my room I’d take more meal adjacent things.

…oh and two bottles of water.

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she stares blankly*

...Okay.

[doitforthevinenate]

….tch.. {he then starts putting cans in the bag.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Can't you...come down to the kitchen anytime...?

[doitforthevinenate]

it’s just easier. {he acts as if this makes any sense.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

Okay...

[doitforthevinenate]

I can pack for you as well if you want.

[adventurous-anneliese]

That's not necessary.

[doitforthevinenate]

thank gods..

{he mutters in relief.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she tilts her head in confusion*

[doitforthevinenate]

… {he slings the bag over his shoulder and begins to walk off.}

[doitforthevinenate]

Hey.

-- @adventurousanneliese

hey, down the hall and to the left, Lauder.

{he takes a second to process who was talking with him, closing the bag he was rummaging through.}

You’re not Lauder.

ANNELI. OH. HI.

{you can tell he was about to go in for a hug but decided not to.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

[Anneli is not matching his enthusiasm.]

[doitforthevinenate]

…Where have you been?

[adventurous-anneliese]

Wisp wing. Changed rooms.

[doitforthevinenate]

Ahh, the wisps.. there’s more of them? Thought it was just Shirley’s— nevermind. Um. Hooooww have you been? Shit, that should have been my first question.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Have you not met the wisps?

[doitforthevinenate]

aaaaughhh.. maybe???? I thought there was only one of them… ????

{he has a “don’t smack me” expression on his face, trying to answer carefully.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

No, there are several. Most of them seem to be lovely people.

[doitforthevinenate]

I seeeee. Well, as far as I know, the Lewis guy seems to be chill. I trust you on the rest.

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she hums noncommittally*

[doitforthevinenate]

Anyway.. you didn’t answer my question.

[adventurous-anneliese]

Hm? Oh, I've been...better.

[doitforthevinenate]

…Ah. How so?

[adventurous-anneliese]

Changed rooms.

[doitforthevinenate]

…Can I ask why or do you want me to shut up?

[adventurous-anneliese]

Bad roommate.

[doitforthevinenate]

Yeesh. I’d ask how bad but I heard a guy changed his room because his roommate tried to assassinate him via some jigsaw type booby trap..

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Via what??

[doitforthevinenate]

aughhh they made a huge machine doohicky and it almost killed him when he opened the door.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...I see.

[doitforthevinenate]

….

Are you still mad at me?

{he says it quietly, testing the waters.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

[She's silent for a moment.]

Does it matter if I am?

[doitforthevinenate]

Wha— Yes?

Very much.

is that even a goddamn question?!

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she flinches slightly, brows drawing together in worry*

[doitforthevinenate]

Listen, I’m sorry about what happened.. and all of that shit but like..

you’re the only person here I know.

well.

that I know know, yknow? so of course it matters if you’re mad. It matters to me. I fucked up and I need to know how you feel in order to make it up to you.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...You don't know me.

[doitforthevinenate]

Well, fuck, you wanted to go exploring with a stranger? Explain that one to me.

[adventurous-anneliese]

What's so odd about that?

[doitforthevinenate]

the amount of horrid things that go wrong when you’re alone in the woods with a stranger..??? They made several movies about th—

ah.

wait. Time differences. Fuck.

just.. historically.. that’s where a lot of murders and other bad shit happen.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...I just thought it'd be fun...

[doitforthevinenate]

I did too! There’s just an extreme difference between exploring with friends and exploring with a stranger.

I thought we were friends at least, so I didn’t see anything wrong with it!

either way I didn’t show up so maybe that’s for the best.

…

{he seemed to ruminate on a memory for a moment, turning his face away from her.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

I didn't say we weren't friends. None of my friends have really known me.

[doitforthevinenate]

…

Well nice to meet you. I hope you know you’re my only friend in this place.

[adventurous-anneliese]

[Something in her expression breaks, guilt and panic washing over her.]

[doitforthevinenate]

..Fuck.

Are you okay..??

You look like I just told you your dog died.

{his voice shifts into concern. Any petty bitterness is rinsed out.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

I'm...fine... [her voice is shaking]

[doitforthevinenate]

howwww about we go get some water..? Yeah?

[adventurous-anneliese]

Water...?

[doitforthevinenate]

You sound like you’re about to cry, the water may help with the throat tightening and the salty dehydration you might get if you do.

.. I’m a Floridian, I don’t play about hydration.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...

[The detailed reply seems to shake her out of it a little]

[doitforthevinenate]

… or not. Hey, I don’t judge.

{he places his hands up.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Water...would be good...

[doitforthevinenate]

alright, let’s go.

{he waits by the doorway for her, not wanting to leave her behind again.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she follows meekly*

[doitforthevinenate]

{they trek to the kitchen, which seemed empty as of the current moment. Nate opened the cabinet and retrieved a green glass cup for Anneliese.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she watches quietly, fidgeting with her hands*

[doitforthevinenate]

{Nate fills up the cup from the sink. It’s not exactly cold water but it’s cooler than lukewarm as he hands it to her.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she nods a little and takes a sip*

[doitforthevinenate]

Feel better..?

[adventurous-anneliese]

... *she nods slightly*

[doitforthevinenate]

Good.

…I’m sorry.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...It's...alright... [It's not.]

[doitforthevinenate]

Are you sure?

{doubtful, trying not to let his simplistic optimism take her words at face value.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Yeah...

[doitforthevinenate]

Alright then. {he gives a half hearted grin. Even if he doesn’t particularly believe her, he’s glad to have his friend back.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she drinks some more water, not looking at him*

[doitforthevinenate]

{he hums as he decides to make a sandwich with spare food from the fridge.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she watches him vaguely, eyes just following whatever moves*

[doitforthevinenate]

do you want one? {he asks as he spreads mayonnaise onto the bread.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

Hm? Oh, no thanks.

[doitforthevinenate]

{he muffles a reply between mouthfuls of ham.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

What?

[doitforthevinenate]

{he swallows the piece and repeats himself.}

If you say sooo.

[adventurous-anneliese]

Ah.

[doitforthevinenate]

{he then takes some packages from the cabinet and shoves them into his bag.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

What's that?

[doitforthevinenate]

Ummmm..

{he rummages around.}

Seven packs of trail mix, four bags of funions.. a thing of fruit gummies.. and a box of granola bars. If I had a fridge in my room I’d take more meal adjacent things.

…oh and two bottles of water.

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she stares blankly*

...Okay.

[doitforthevinenate]

….tch.. {he then starts putting cans in the bag.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Can't you...come down to the kitchen anytime...?

[doitforthevinenate]

it’s just easier. {he acts as if this makes any sense.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

Okay...

[doitforthevinenate]

I can pack for you as well if you want.

[adventurous-anneliese]

That's not necessary.

[doitforthevinenate]

thank gods..

{he mutters in relief.}

[doitforthevinenate]

Hey.

-- @adventurousanneliese

hey, down the hall and to the left, Lauder.

{he takes a second to process who was talking with him, closing the bag he was rummaging through.}

You’re not Lauder.

ANNELI. OH. HI.

{you can tell he was about to go in for a hug but decided not to.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

[Anneli is not matching his enthusiasm.]

[doitforthevinenate]

…Where have you been?

[adventurous-anneliese]

Wisp wing. Changed rooms.

[doitforthevinenate]

Ahh, the wisps.. there’s more of them? Thought it was just Shirley’s— nevermind. Um. Hooooww have you been? Shit, that should have been my first question.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Have you not met the wisps?

[doitforthevinenate]

aaaaughhh.. maybe???? I thought there was only one of them… ????

{he has a “don’t smack me” expression on his face, trying to answer carefully.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

No, there are several. Most of them seem to be lovely people.

[doitforthevinenate]

I seeeee. Well, as far as I know, the Lewis guy seems to be chill. I trust you on the rest.

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she hums noncommittally*

[doitforthevinenate]

Anyway.. you didn’t answer my question.

[adventurous-anneliese]

Hm? Oh, I've been...better.

[doitforthevinenate]

…Ah. How so?

[adventurous-anneliese]

Changed rooms.

[doitforthevinenate]

…Can I ask why or do you want me to shut up?

[adventurous-anneliese]

Bad roommate.

[doitforthevinenate]

Yeesh. I’d ask how bad but I heard a guy changed his room because his roommate tried to assassinate him via some jigsaw type booby trap..

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Via what??

[doitforthevinenate]

aughhh they made a huge machine doohicky and it almost killed him when he opened the door.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...I see.

[doitforthevinenate]

….

Are you still mad at me?

{he says it quietly, testing the waters.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

[She's silent for a moment.]

Does it matter if I am?

[doitforthevinenate]

Wha— Yes?

Very much.

is that even a goddamn question?!

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she flinches slightly, brows drawing together in worry*

[doitforthevinenate]

Listen, I’m sorry about what happened.. and all of that shit but like..

you’re the only person here I know.

well.

that I know know, yknow? so of course it matters if you’re mad. It matters to me. I fucked up and I need to know how you feel in order to make it up to you.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...You don't know me.

[doitforthevinenate]

Well, fuck, you wanted to go exploring with a stranger? Explain that one to me.

[adventurous-anneliese]

What's so odd about that?

[doitforthevinenate]

the amount of horrid things that go wrong when you’re alone in the woods with a stranger..??? They made several movies about th—

ah.

wait. Time differences. Fuck.

just.. historically.. that’s where a lot of murders and other bad shit happen.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...I just thought it'd be fun...

[doitforthevinenate]

I did too! There’s just an extreme difference between exploring with friends and exploring with a stranger.

I thought we were friends at least, so I didn’t see anything wrong with it!

either way I didn’t show up so maybe that’s for the best.

…

{he seemed to ruminate on a memory for a moment, turning his face away from her.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

I didn't say we weren't friends. None of my friends have really known me.

[doitforthevinenate]

…

Well nice to meet you. I hope you know you’re my only friend in this place.

[adventurous-anneliese]

[Something in her expression breaks, guilt and panic washing over her.]

[doitforthevinenate]

..Fuck.

Are you okay..??

You look like I just told you your dog died.

{his voice shifts into concern. Any petty bitterness is rinsed out.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

I'm...fine... [her voice is shaking]

[doitforthevinenate]

howwww about we go get some water..? Yeah?

[adventurous-anneliese]

Water...?

[doitforthevinenate]

You sound like you’re about to cry, the water may help with the throat tightening and the salty dehydration you might get if you do.

.. I’m a Floridian, I don’t play about hydration.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...

[The detailed reply seems to shake her out of it a little]

[doitforthevinenate]

… or not. Hey, I don’t judge.

{he places his hands up.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Water...would be good...

[doitforthevinenate]

alright, let’s go.

{he waits by the doorway for her, not wanting to leave her behind again.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she follows meekly*

[doitforthevinenate]

{they trek to the kitchen, which seemed empty as of the current moment. Nate opened the cabinet and retrieved a green glass cup for Anneliese.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she watches quietly, fidgeting with her hands*

[doitforthevinenate]

{Nate fills up the cup from the sink. It’s not exactly cold water but it’s cooler than lukewarm as he hands it to her.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she nods a little and takes a sip*

[doitforthevinenate]

Feel better..?

[adventurous-anneliese]

... *she nods slightly*

[doitforthevinenate]

Good.

…I’m sorry.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...It's...alright... [It's not.]

[doitforthevinenate]

Are you sure?

{doubtful, trying not to let his simplistic optimism take her words at face value.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Yeah...

[doitforthevinenate]

Alright then. {he gives a half hearted grin. Even if he doesn’t particularly believe her, he’s glad to have his friend back.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she drinks some more water, not looking at him*

[doitforthevinenate]

{he hums as he decides to make a sandwich with spare food from the fridge.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she watches him vaguely, eyes just following whatever moves*

[doitforthevinenate]

do you want one? {he asks as he spreads mayonnaise onto the bread.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

Hm? Oh, no thanks.

[doitforthevinenate]

{he muffles a reply between mouthfuls of ham.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

What?

[doitforthevinenate]

{he swallows the piece and repeats himself.}

If you say sooo.

[adventurous-anneliese]

Ah.

[doitforthevinenate]

{he then takes some packages from the cabinet and shoves them into his bag.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

What's that?

[doitforthevinenate]

Ummmm..

{he rummages around.}

Seven packs of trail mix, four bags of funions.. a thing of fruit gummies.. and a box of granola bars. If I had a fridge in my room I’d take more meal adjacent things.

…oh and two bottles of water.

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she stares blankly*

...Okay.

[doitforthevinenate]

….tch.. {he then starts putting cans in the bag.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Can't you...come down to the kitchen anytime...?

[doitforthevinenate]

it’s just easier. {he acts as if this makes any sense.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

Okay...

[doitforthevinenate]

I can pack for you as well if you want.

[doitforthevinenate]

Hey.

-- @adventurousanneliese

hey, down the hall and to the left, Lauder.

{he takes a second to process who was talking with him, closing the bag he was rummaging through.}

You’re not Lauder.

ANNELI. OH. HI.

{you can tell he was about to go in for a hug but decided not to.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

[Anneli is not matching his enthusiasm.]

[doitforthevinenate]

…Where have you been?

[adventurous-anneliese]

Wisp wing. Changed rooms.

[doitforthevinenate]

Ahh, the wisps.. there’s more of them? Thought it was just Shirley’s— nevermind. Um. Hooooww have you been? Shit, that should have been my first question.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Have you not met the wisps?

[doitforthevinenate]

aaaaughhh.. maybe???? I thought there was only one of them… ????

{he has a “don’t smack me” expression on his face, trying to answer carefully.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

No, there are several. Most of them seem to be lovely people.

[doitforthevinenate]

I seeeee. Well, as far as I know, the Lewis guy seems to be chill. I trust you on the rest.

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she hums noncommittally*

[doitforthevinenate]

Anyway.. you didn’t answer my question.

[adventurous-anneliese]

Hm? Oh, I've been...better.

[doitforthevinenate]

…Ah. How so?

[adventurous-anneliese]

Changed rooms.

[doitforthevinenate]

…Can I ask why or do you want me to shut up?

[adventurous-anneliese]

Bad roommate.

[doitforthevinenate]

Yeesh. I’d ask how bad but I heard a guy changed his room because his roommate tried to assassinate him via some jigsaw type booby trap..

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Via what??

[doitforthevinenate]

aughhh they made a huge machine doohicky and it almost killed him when he opened the door.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...I see.

[doitforthevinenate]

….

Are you still mad at me?

{he says it quietly, testing the waters.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

[She's silent for a moment.]

Does it matter if I am?

[doitforthevinenate]

Wha— Yes?

Very much.

is that even a goddamn question?!

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she flinches slightly, brows drawing together in worry*

[doitforthevinenate]

Listen, I’m sorry about what happened.. and all of that shit but like..

you’re the only person here I know.

well.

that I know know, yknow? so of course it matters if you’re mad. It matters to me. I fucked up and I need to know how you feel in order to make it up to you.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...You don't know me.

[doitforthevinenate]

Well, fuck, you wanted to go exploring with a stranger? Explain that one to me.

[adventurous-anneliese]

What's so odd about that?

[doitforthevinenate]

the amount of horrid things that go wrong when you’re alone in the woods with a stranger..??? They made several movies about th—

ah.

wait. Time differences. Fuck.

just.. historically.. that’s where a lot of murders and other bad shit happen.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...I just thought it'd be fun...

[doitforthevinenate]

I did too! There’s just an extreme difference between exploring with friends and exploring with a stranger.

I thought we were friends at least, so I didn’t see anything wrong with it!

either way I didn’t show up so maybe that’s for the best.

…

{he seemed to ruminate on a memory for a moment, turning his face away from her.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

I didn't say we weren't friends. None of my friends have really known me.

[doitforthevinenate]

…

Well nice to meet you. I hope you know you’re my only friend in this place.

[adventurous-anneliese]

[Something in her expression breaks, guilt and panic washing over her.]

[doitforthevinenate]

..Fuck.

Are you okay..??

You look like I just told you your dog died.

{his voice shifts into concern. Any petty bitterness is rinsed out.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

I'm...fine... [her voice is shaking]

[doitforthevinenate]

howwww about we go get some water..? Yeah?

[adventurous-anneliese]

Water...?

[doitforthevinenate]

You sound like you’re about to cry, the water may help with the throat tightening and the salty dehydration you might get if you do.

.. I’m a Floridian, I don’t play about hydration.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...

[The detailed reply seems to shake her out of it a little]

[doitforthevinenate]

… or not. Hey, I don’t judge.

{he places his hands up.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Water...would be good...

[doitforthevinenate]

alright, let’s go.

{he waits by the doorway for her, not wanting to leave her behind again.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she follows meekly*

[doitforthevinenate]

{they trek to the kitchen, which seemed empty as of the current moment. Nate opened the cabinet and retrieved a green glass cup for Anneliese.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she watches quietly, fidgeting with her hands*

[doitforthevinenate]

{Nate fills up the cup from the sink. It’s not exactly cold water but it’s cooler than lukewarm as he hands it to her.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she nods a little and takes a sip*

[doitforthevinenate]

Feel better..?

[adventurous-anneliese]

... *she nods slightly*

[doitforthevinenate]

Good.

…I’m sorry.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...It's...alright... [It's not.]

[doitforthevinenate]

Are you sure?

{doubtful, trying not to let his simplistic optimism take her words at face value.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Yeah...

[doitforthevinenate]

Alright then. {he gives a half hearted grin. Even if he doesn’t particularly believe her, he’s glad to have his friend back.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she drinks some more water, not looking at him*

[doitforthevinenate]

{he hums as he decides to make a sandwich with spare food from the fridge.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she watches him vaguely, eyes just following whatever moves*

[doitforthevinenate]

do you want one? {he asks as he spreads mayonnaise onto the bread.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

Hm? Oh, no thanks.

[doitforthevinenate]

{he muffles a reply between mouthfuls of ham.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

What?

[doitforthevinenate]

{he swallows the piece and repeats himself.}

If you say sooo.

[adventurous-anneliese]

Ah.

[doitforthevinenate]

{he then takes some packages from the cabinet and shoves them into his bag.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

What's that?

[doitforthevinenate]

Ummmm..

{he rummages around.}

Seven packs of trail mix, four bags of funions.. a thing of fruit gummies.. and a box of granola bars. If I had a fridge in my room I’d take more meal adjacent things.

…oh and two bottles of water.

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she stares blankly*

...Okay.

[doitforthevinenate]

….tch.. {he then starts putting cans in the bag.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Can't you...come down to the kitchen anytime...?

[doitforthevinenate]

it’s just easier. {he acts as if this makes any sense.}

[doitforthevinenate]

Hey.

-- @adventurousanneliese

hey, down the hall and to the left, Lauder.

{he takes a second to process who was talking with him, closing the bag he was rummaging through.}

You’re not Lauder.

ANNELI. OH. HI.

{you can tell he was about to go in for a hug but decided not to.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

[Anneli is not matching his enthusiasm.]

[doitforthevinenate]

…Where have you been?

[adventurous-anneliese]

Wisp wing. Changed rooms.

[doitforthevinenate]

Ahh, the wisps.. there’s more of them? Thought it was just Shirley’s— nevermind. Um. Hooooww have you been? Shit, that should have been my first question.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Have you not met the wisps?

[doitforthevinenate]

aaaaughhh.. maybe???? I thought there was only one of them… ????

{he has a “don’t smack me” expression on his face, trying to answer carefully.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

No, there are several. Most of them seem to be lovely people.

[doitforthevinenate]

I seeeee. Well, as far as I know, the Lewis guy seems to be chill. I trust you on the rest.

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she hums noncommittally*

[doitforthevinenate]

Anyway.. you didn’t answer my question.

[adventurous-anneliese]

Hm? Oh, I've been...better.

[doitforthevinenate]

…Ah. How so?

[adventurous-anneliese]

Changed rooms.

[doitforthevinenate]

…Can I ask why or do you want me to shut up?

[adventurous-anneliese]

Bad roommate.

[doitforthevinenate]

Yeesh. I’d ask how bad but I heard a guy changed his room because his roommate tried to assassinate him via some jigsaw type booby trap..

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Via what??

[doitforthevinenate]

aughhh they made a huge machine doohicky and it almost killed him when he opened the door.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...I see.

[doitforthevinenate]

….

Are you still mad at me?

{he says it quietly, testing the waters.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

[She's silent for a moment.]

Does it matter if I am?

[doitforthevinenate]

Wha— Yes?

Very much.

is that even a goddamn question?!

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she flinches slightly, brows drawing together in worry*

[doitforthevinenate]

Listen, I’m sorry about what happened.. and all of that shit but like..

you’re the only person here I know.

well.

that I know know, yknow? so of course it matters if you’re mad. It matters to me. I fucked up and I need to know how you feel in order to make it up to you.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...You don't know me.

[doitforthevinenate]

Well, fuck, you wanted to go exploring with a stranger? Explain that one to me.

[adventurous-anneliese]

What's so odd about that?

[doitforthevinenate]

the amount of horrid things that go wrong when you’re alone in the woods with a stranger..??? They made several movies about th—

ah.

wait. Time differences. Fuck.

just.. historically.. that’s where a lot of murders and other bad shit happen.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...I just thought it'd be fun...

[doitforthevinenate]

I did too! There’s just an extreme difference between exploring with friends and exploring with a stranger.

I thought we were friends at least, so I didn’t see anything wrong with it!

either way I didn’t show up so maybe that’s for the best.

…

{he seemed to ruminate on a memory for a moment, turning his face away from her.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

I didn't say we weren't friends. None of my friends have really known me.

[doitforthevinenate]

…

Well nice to meet you. I hope you know you’re my only friend in this place.

[adventurous-anneliese]

[Something in her expression breaks, guilt and panic washing over her.]

[doitforthevinenate]

..Fuck.

Are you okay..??

You look like I just told you your dog died.

{his voice shifts into concern. Any petty bitterness is rinsed out.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

I'm...fine... [her voice is shaking]

[doitforthevinenate]

howwww about we go get some water..? Yeah?

[adventurous-anneliese]

Water...?

[doitforthevinenate]

You sound like you’re about to cry, the water may help with the throat tightening and the salty dehydration you might get if you do.

.. I’m a Floridian, I don’t play about hydration.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...

[The detailed reply seems to shake her out of it a little]

[doitforthevinenate]

… or not. Hey, I don’t judge.

{he places his hands up.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Water...would be good...

[doitforthevinenate]

alright, let’s go.

{he waits by the doorway for her, not wanting to leave her behind again.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she follows meekly*

[doitforthevinenate]

{they trek to the kitchen, which seemed empty as of the current moment. Nate opened the cabinet and retrieved a green glass cup for Anneliese.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she watches quietly, fidgeting with her hands*

[doitforthevinenate]

{Nate fills up the cup from the sink. It’s not exactly cold water but it’s cooler than lukewarm as he hands it to her.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she nods a little and takes a sip*

[doitforthevinenate]

Feel better..?

[adventurous-anneliese]

... *she nods slightly*

[doitforthevinenate]

Good.

…I’m sorry.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...It's...alright... [It's not.]

[doitforthevinenate]

Are you sure?

{doubtful, trying not to let his simplistic optimism take her words at face value.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Yeah...

[doitforthevinenate]

Alright then. {he gives a half hearted grin. Even if he doesn’t particularly believe her, he’s glad to have his friend back.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she drinks some more water, not looking at him*

[doitforthevinenate]

{he hums as he decides to make a sandwich with spare food from the fridge.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she watches him vaguely, eyes just following whatever moves*

[doitforthevinenate]

do you want one? {he asks as he spreads mayonnaise onto the bread.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

Hm? Oh, no thanks.

[doitforthevinenate]

{he muffles a reply between mouthfuls of ham.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

What?

[doitforthevinenate]

{he swallows the piece and repeats himself.}

If you say sooo.

[adventurous-anneliese]

Ah.

[doitforthevinenate]

{he then takes some packages from the cabinet and shoves them into his bag.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

What's that?

[doitforthevinenate]

Ummmm..

{he rummages around.}

Seven packs of trail mix, four bags of funions.. a thing of fruit gummies.. and a box of granola bars. If I had a fridge in my room I’d take more meal adjacent things.

…oh and two bottles of water.

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she stares blankly*

...Okay.

[doitforthevinenate]

….tch.. {he then starts putting cans in the bag.}

[doitforthevinenate]

Hey.

-- @adventurousanneliese

hey, down the hall and to the left, Lauder.

{he takes a second to process who was talking with him, closing the bag he was rummaging through.}

You’re not Lauder.

ANNELI. OH. HI.

{you can tell he was about to go in for a hug but decided not to.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

[Anneli is not matching his enthusiasm.]

[doitforthevinenate]

…Where have you been?

[adventurous-anneliese]

Wisp wing. Changed rooms.

[doitforthevinenate]

Ahh, the wisps.. there’s more of them? Thought it was just Shirley’s— nevermind. Um. Hooooww have you been? Shit, that should have been my first question.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Have you not met the wisps?

[doitforthevinenate]

aaaaughhh.. maybe???? I thought there was only one of them… ????

{he has a “don’t smack me” expression on his face, trying to answer carefully.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

No, there are several. Most of them seem to be lovely people.

[doitforthevinenate]

I seeeee. Well, as far as I know, the Lewis guy seems to be chill. I trust you on the rest.

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she hums noncommittally*

[doitforthevinenate]

Anyway.. you didn’t answer my question.

[adventurous-anneliese]

Hm? Oh, I've been...better.

[doitforthevinenate]

…Ah. How so?

[adventurous-anneliese]

Changed rooms.

[doitforthevinenate]

…Can I ask why or do you want me to shut up?

[adventurous-anneliese]

Bad roommate.

[doitforthevinenate]

Yeesh. I’d ask how bad but I heard a guy changed his room because his roommate tried to assassinate him via some jigsaw type booby trap..

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Via what??

[doitforthevinenate]

aughhh they made a huge machine doohicky and it almost killed him when he opened the door.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...I see.

[doitforthevinenate]

….

Are you still mad at me?

{he says it quietly, testing the waters.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

[She's silent for a moment.]

Does it matter if I am?

[doitforthevinenate]

Wha— Yes?

Very much.

is that even a goddamn question?!

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she flinches slightly, brows drawing together in worry*

[doitforthevinenate]

Listen, I’m sorry about what happened.. and all of that shit but like..

you’re the only person here I know.

well.

that I know know, yknow? so of course it matters if you’re mad. It matters to me. I fucked up and I need to know how you feel in order to make it up to you.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...You don't know me.

[doitforthevinenate]

Well, fuck, you wanted to go exploring with a stranger? Explain that one to me.

[adventurous-anneliese]

What's so odd about that?

[doitforthevinenate]

the amount of horrid things that go wrong when you’re alone in the woods with a stranger..??? They made several movies about th—

ah.

wait. Time differences. Fuck.

just.. historically.. that’s where a lot of murders and other bad shit happen.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...I just thought it'd be fun...

[doitforthevinenate]

I did too! There’s just an extreme difference between exploring with friends and exploring with a stranger.

I thought we were friends at least, so I didn’t see anything wrong with it!

either way I didn’t show up so maybe that’s for the best.

…

{he seemed to ruminate on a memory for a moment, turning his face away from her.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

I didn't say we weren't friends. None of my friends have really known me.

[doitforthevinenate]

…

Well nice to meet you. I hope you know you’re my only friend in this place.

[adventurous-anneliese]

[Something in her expression breaks, guilt and panic washing over her.]

[doitforthevinenate]

..Fuck.

Are you okay..??

You look like I just told you your dog died.

{his voice shifts into concern. Any petty bitterness is rinsed out.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

I'm...fine... [her voice is shaking]

[doitforthevinenate]

howwww about we go get some water..? Yeah?

[adventurous-anneliese]

Water...?

[doitforthevinenate]

You sound like you’re about to cry, the water may help with the throat tightening and the salty dehydration you might get if you do.

.. I’m a Floridian, I don’t play about hydration.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...

[The detailed reply seems to shake her out of it a little]

[doitforthevinenate]

… or not. Hey, I don’t judge.

{he places his hands up.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Water...would be good...

[doitforthevinenate]

alright, let’s go.

{he waits by the doorway for her, not wanting to leave her behind again.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she follows meekly*

[doitforthevinenate]

{they trek to the kitchen, which seemed empty as of the current moment. Nate opened the cabinet and retrieved a green glass cup for Anneliese.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she watches quietly, fidgeting with her hands*

[doitforthevinenate]

{Nate fills up the cup from the sink. It’s not exactly cold water but it’s cooler than lukewarm as he hands it to her.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she nods a little and takes a sip*

[doitforthevinenate]

Feel better..?

[adventurous-anneliese]

... *she nods slightly*

[doitforthevinenate]

Good.

…I’m sorry.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...It's...alright... [It's not.]

[doitforthevinenate]

Are you sure?

{doubtful, trying not to let his simplistic optimism take her words at face value.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Yeah...

[doitforthevinenate]

Alright then. {he gives a half hearted grin. Even if he doesn’t particularly believe her, he’s glad to have his friend back.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she drinks some more water, not looking at him*

[doitforthevinenate]

{he hums as he decides to make a sandwich with spare food from the fridge.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she watches him vaguely, eyes just following whatever moves*

[doitforthevinenate]

do you want one? {he asks as he spreads mayonnaise onto the bread.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

Hm? Oh, no thanks.

[doitforthevinenate]

{he muffles a reply between mouthfuls of ham.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

What?

[doitforthevinenate]

{he swallows the piece and repeats himself.}

If you say sooo.

[adventurous-anneliese]

Ah.

[doitforthevinenate]

{he then takes some packages from the cabinet and shoves them into his bag.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

What's that?

[doitforthevinenate]

Ummmm..

{he rummages around.}

Seven packs of trail mix, four bags of funions.. a thing of fruit gummies.. and a box of granola bars. If I had a fridge in my room I’d take more meal adjacent things.

…oh and two bottles of water.

[doitforthevinenate]

Hey.

-- @adventurousanneliese

hey, down the hall and to the left, Lauder.

{he takes a second to process who was talking with him, closing the bag he was rummaging through.}

You’re not Lauder.

ANNELI. OH. HI.

{you can tell he was about to go in for a hug but decided not to.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

[Anneli is not matching his enthusiasm.]

[doitforthevinenate]

…Where have you been?

[adventurous-anneliese]

Wisp wing. Changed rooms.

[doitforthevinenate]

Ahh, the wisps.. there’s more of them? Thought it was just Shirley’s— nevermind. Um. Hooooww have you been? Shit, that should have been my first question.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Have you not met the wisps?

[doitforthevinenate]

aaaaughhh.. maybe???? I thought there was only one of them… ????

{he has a “don’t smack me” expression on his face, trying to answer carefully.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

No, there are several. Most of them seem to be lovely people.

[doitforthevinenate]

I seeeee. Well, as far as I know, the Lewis guy seems to be chill. I trust you on the rest.

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she hums noncommittally*

[doitforthevinenate]

Anyway.. you didn’t answer my question.

[adventurous-anneliese]

Hm? Oh, I've been...better.

[doitforthevinenate]

…Ah. How so?

[adventurous-anneliese]

Changed rooms.

[doitforthevinenate]

…Can I ask why or do you want me to shut up?

[adventurous-anneliese]

Bad roommate.

[doitforthevinenate]

Yeesh. I’d ask how bad but I heard a guy changed his room because his roommate tried to assassinate him via some jigsaw type booby trap..

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Via what??

[doitforthevinenate]

aughhh they made a huge machine doohicky and it almost killed him when he opened the door.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...I see.

[doitforthevinenate]

….

Are you still mad at me?

{he says it quietly, testing the waters.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

[She's silent for a moment.]

Does it matter if I am?

[doitforthevinenate]

Wha— Yes?

Very much.

is that even a goddamn question?!

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she flinches slightly, brows drawing together in worry*

[doitforthevinenate]

Listen, I’m sorry about what happened.. and all of that shit but like..

you’re the only person here I know.

well.

that I know know, yknow? so of course it matters if you’re mad. It matters to me. I fucked up and I need to know how you feel in order to make it up to you.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...You don't know me.

[doitforthevinenate]

Well, fuck, you wanted to go exploring with a stranger? Explain that one to me.

[adventurous-anneliese]

What's so odd about that?

[doitforthevinenate]

the amount of horrid things that go wrong when you’re alone in the woods with a stranger..??? They made several movies about th—

ah.

wait. Time differences. Fuck.

just.. historically.. that’s where a lot of murders and other bad shit happen.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...I just thought it'd be fun...

[doitforthevinenate]

I did too! There’s just an extreme difference between exploring with friends and exploring with a stranger.

I thought we were friends at least, so I didn’t see anything wrong with it!

either way I didn’t show up so maybe that’s for the best.

…

{he seemed to ruminate on a memory for a moment, turning his face away from her.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

I didn't say we weren't friends. None of my friends have really known me.

[doitforthevinenate]

…

Well nice to meet you. I hope you know you’re my only friend in this place.

[adventurous-anneliese]

[Something in her expression breaks, guilt and panic washing over her.]

[doitforthevinenate]

..Fuck.

Are you okay..??

You look like I just told you your dog died.

{his voice shifts into concern. Any petty bitterness is rinsed out.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

I'm...fine... [her voice is shaking]

[doitforthevinenate]

howwww about we go get some water..? Yeah?

[adventurous-anneliese]

Water...?

[doitforthevinenate]

You sound like you’re about to cry, the water may help with the throat tightening and the salty dehydration you might get if you do.

.. I’m a Floridian, I don’t play about hydration.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...

[The detailed reply seems to shake her out of it a little]

[doitforthevinenate]

… or not. Hey, I don’t judge.

{he places his hands up.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Water...would be good...

[doitforthevinenate]

alright, let’s go.

{he waits by the doorway for her, not wanting to leave her behind again.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she follows meekly*

[doitforthevinenate]

{they trek to the kitchen, which seemed empty as of the current moment. Nate opened the cabinet and retrieved a green glass cup for Anneliese.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she watches quietly, fidgeting with her hands*

[doitforthevinenate]

{Nate fills up the cup from the sink. It’s not exactly cold water but it’s cooler than lukewarm as he hands it to her.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she nods a little and takes a sip*

[doitforthevinenate]

Feel better..?

[adventurous-anneliese]

... *she nods slightly*

[doitforthevinenate]

Good.

…I’m sorry.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...It's...alright... [It's not.]

[doitforthevinenate]

Are you sure?

{doubtful, trying not to let his simplistic optimism take her words at face value.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Yeah...

[doitforthevinenate]

Alright then. {he gives a half hearted grin. Even if he doesn’t particularly believe her, he’s glad to have his friend back.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she drinks some more water, not looking at him*

[doitforthevinenate]

{he hums as he decides to make a sandwich with spare food from the fridge.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she watches him vaguely, eyes just following whatever moves*

[doitforthevinenate]

do you want one? {he asks as he spreads mayonnaise onto the bread.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

Hm? Oh, no thanks.

[doitforthevinenate]

{he muffles a reply between mouthfuls of ham.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

What?

[doitforthevinenate]

{he swallows the piece and repeats himself.}

If you say sooo.

[adventurous-anneliese]

Ah.

[doitforthevinenate]

{he then takes some packages from the cabinet and shoves them into his bag.}

[doitforthevinenate]

Hey.

-- @adventurousanneliese

hey, down the hall and to the left, Lauder.

{he takes a second to process who was talking with him, closing the bag he was rummaging through.}

You’re not Lauder.

ANNELI. OH. HI.

{you can tell he was about to go in for a hug but decided not to.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

[Anneli is not matching his enthusiasm.]

[doitforthevinenate]

…Where have you been?

[adventurous-anneliese]

Wisp wing. Changed rooms.

[doitforthevinenate]

Ahh, the wisps.. there’s more of them? Thought it was just Shirley’s— nevermind. Um. Hooooww have you been? Shit, that should have been my first question.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Have you not met the wisps?

[doitforthevinenate]

aaaaughhh.. maybe???? I thought there was only one of them… ????

{he has a “don’t smack me” expression on his face, trying to answer carefully.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

No, there are several. Most of them seem to be lovely people.

[doitforthevinenate]

I seeeee. Well, as far as I know, the Lewis guy seems to be chill. I trust you on the rest.

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she hums noncommittally*

[doitforthevinenate]

Anyway.. you didn’t answer my question.

[adventurous-anneliese]

Hm? Oh, I've been...better.

[doitforthevinenate]

…Ah. How so?

[adventurous-anneliese]

Changed rooms.

[doitforthevinenate]

…Can I ask why or do you want me to shut up?

[adventurous-anneliese]

Bad roommate.

[doitforthevinenate]

Yeesh. I’d ask how bad but I heard a guy changed his room because his roommate tried to assassinate him via some jigsaw type booby trap..

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Via what??

[doitforthevinenate]

aughhh they made a huge machine doohicky and it almost killed him when he opened the door.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...I see.

[doitforthevinenate]

….

Are you still mad at me?

{he says it quietly, testing the waters.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

[She's silent for a moment.]

Does it matter if I am?

[doitforthevinenate]

Wha— Yes?

Very much.

is that even a goddamn question?!

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she flinches slightly, brows drawing together in worry*

[doitforthevinenate]

Listen, I’m sorry about what happened.. and all of that shit but like..

you’re the only person here I know.

well.

that I know know, yknow? so of course it matters if you’re mad. It matters to me. I fucked up and I need to know how you feel in order to make it up to you.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...You don't know me.

[doitforthevinenate]

Well, fuck, you wanted to go exploring with a stranger? Explain that one to me.

[adventurous-anneliese]

What's so odd about that?

[doitforthevinenate]

the amount of horrid things that go wrong when you’re alone in the woods with a stranger..??? They made several movies about th—

ah.

wait. Time differences. Fuck.

just.. historically.. that’s where a lot of murders and other bad shit happen.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...I just thought it'd be fun...

[doitforthevinenate]

I did too! There’s just an extreme difference between exploring with friends and exploring with a stranger.

I thought we were friends at least, so I didn’t see anything wrong with it!

either way I didn’t show up so maybe that’s for the best.

…

{he seemed to ruminate on a memory for a moment, turning his face away from her.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

I didn't say we weren't friends. None of my friends have really known me.

[doitforthevinenate]

…

Well nice to meet you. I hope you know you’re my only friend in this place.

[adventurous-anneliese]

[Something in her expression breaks, guilt and panic washing over her.]

[doitforthevinenate]

..Fuck.

Are you okay..??

You look like I just told you your dog died.

{his voice shifts into concern. Any petty bitterness is rinsed out.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

I'm...fine... [her voice is shaking]

[doitforthevinenate]

howwww about we go get some water..? Yeah?

[adventurous-anneliese]

Water...?

[doitforthevinenate]

You sound like you’re about to cry, the water may help with the throat tightening and the salty dehydration you might get if you do.

.. I’m a Floridian, I don’t play about hydration.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...

[The detailed reply seems to shake her out of it a little]

[doitforthevinenate]

… or not. Hey, I don’t judge.

{he places his hands up.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Water...would be good...

[doitforthevinenate]

alright, let’s go.

{he waits by the doorway for her, not wanting to leave her behind again.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she follows meekly*

[doitforthevinenate]

{they trek to the kitchen, which seemed empty as of the current moment. Nate opened the cabinet and retrieved a green glass cup for Anneliese.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she watches quietly, fidgeting with her hands*

[doitforthevinenate]

{Nate fills up the cup from the sink. It’s not exactly cold water but it’s cooler than lukewarm as he hands it to her.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she nods a little and takes a sip*

[doitforthevinenate]

Feel better..?

[adventurous-anneliese]

... *she nods slightly*

[doitforthevinenate]

Good.

…I’m sorry.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...It's...alright... [It's not.]

[doitforthevinenate]

Are you sure?

{doubtful, trying not to let his simplistic optimism take her words at face value.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Yeah...

[doitforthevinenate]

Alright then. {he gives a half hearted grin. Even if he doesn’t particularly believe her, he’s glad to have his friend back.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she drinks some more water, not looking at him*

[doitforthevinenate]

{he hums as he decides to make a sandwich with spare food from the fridge.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she watches him vaguely, eyes just following whatever moves*

[doitforthevinenate]

do you want one? {he asks as he spreads mayonnaise onto the bread.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

Hm? Oh, no thanks.

[doitforthevinenate]

{he muffles a reply between mouthfuls of ham.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

What?

[doitforthevinenate]

{he swallows the piece and repeats himself.}

If you say sooo.

[doitforthevinenate]

Hey.

-- @adventurousanneliese

hey, down the hall and to the left, Lauder.

{he takes a second to process who was talking with him, closing the bag he was rummaging through.}

You’re not Lauder.

ANNELI. OH. HI.

{you can tell he was about to go in for a hug but decided not to.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

[Anneli is not matching his enthusiasm.]

[doitforthevinenate]

…Where have you been?

[adventurous-anneliese]

Wisp wing. Changed rooms.

[doitforthevinenate]

Ahh, the wisps.. there’s more of them? Thought it was just Shirley’s— nevermind. Um. Hooooww have you been? Shit, that should have been my first question.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Have you not met the wisps?

[doitforthevinenate]

aaaaughhh.. maybe???? I thought there was only one of them… ????

{he has a “don’t smack me” expression on his face, trying to answer carefully.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

No, there are several. Most of them seem to be lovely people.

[doitforthevinenate]

I seeeee. Well, as far as I know, the Lewis guy seems to be chill. I trust you on the rest.

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she hums noncommittally*

[doitforthevinenate]

Anyway.. you didn’t answer my question.

[adventurous-anneliese]

Hm? Oh, I've been...better.

[doitforthevinenate]

…Ah. How so?

[adventurous-anneliese]

Changed rooms.

[doitforthevinenate]

…Can I ask why or do you want me to shut up?

[adventurous-anneliese]

Bad roommate.

[doitforthevinenate]

Yeesh. I’d ask how bad but I heard a guy changed his room because his roommate tried to assassinate him via some jigsaw type booby trap..

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Via what??

[doitforthevinenate]

aughhh they made a huge machine doohicky and it almost killed him when he opened the door.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...I see.

[doitforthevinenate]

….

Are you still mad at me?

{he says it quietly, testing the waters.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

[She's silent for a moment.]

Does it matter if I am?

[doitforthevinenate]

Wha— Yes?

Very much.

is that even a goddamn question?!

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she flinches slightly, brows drawing together in worry*

[doitforthevinenate]

Listen, I’m sorry about what happened.. and all of that shit but like..

you’re the only person here I know.

well.

that I know know, yknow? so of course it matters if you’re mad. It matters to me. I fucked up and I need to know how you feel in order to make it up to you.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...You don't know me.

[doitforthevinenate]

Well, fuck, you wanted to go exploring with a stranger? Explain that one to me.

[adventurous-anneliese]

What's so odd about that?

[doitforthevinenate]

the amount of horrid things that go wrong when you’re alone in the woods with a stranger..??? They made several movies about th—

ah.

wait. Time differences. Fuck.

just.. historically.. that’s where a lot of murders and other bad shit happen.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...I just thought it'd be fun...

[doitforthevinenate]

I did too! There’s just an extreme difference between exploring with friends and exploring with a stranger.

I thought we were friends at least, so I didn’t see anything wrong with it!

either way I didn’t show up so maybe that’s for the best.

…

{he seemed to ruminate on a memory for a moment, turning his face away from her.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

I didn't say we weren't friends. None of my friends have really known me.

[doitforthevinenate]

…

Well nice to meet you. I hope you know you’re my only friend in this place.

[adventurous-anneliese]

[Something in her expression breaks, guilt and panic washing over her.]

[doitforthevinenate]

..Fuck.

Are you okay..??

You look like I just told you your dog died.

{his voice shifts into concern. Any petty bitterness is rinsed out.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

I'm...fine... [her voice is shaking]

[doitforthevinenate]

howwww about we go get some water..? Yeah?

[adventurous-anneliese]

Water...?

[doitforthevinenate]

You sound like you’re about to cry, the water may help with the throat tightening and the salty dehydration you might get if you do.

.. I’m a Floridian, I don’t play about hydration.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...

[The detailed reply seems to shake her out of it a little]

[doitforthevinenate]

… or not. Hey, I don’t judge.

{he places his hands up.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Water...would be good...

[doitforthevinenate]

alright, let’s go.

{he waits by the doorway for her, not wanting to leave her behind again.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she follows meekly*

[doitforthevinenate]

{they trek to the kitchen, which seemed empty as of the current moment. Nate opened the cabinet and retrieved a green glass cup for Anneliese.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she watches quietly, fidgeting with her hands*

[doitforthevinenate]

{Nate fills up the cup from the sink. It’s not exactly cold water but it’s cooler than lukewarm as he hands it to her.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she nods a little and takes a sip*

[doitforthevinenate]

Feel better..?

[adventurous-anneliese]

... *she nods slightly*

[doitforthevinenate]

Good.

…I’m sorry.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...It's...alright... [It's not.]

[doitforthevinenate]

Are you sure?

{doubtful, trying not to let his simplistic optimism take her words at face value.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Yeah...

[doitforthevinenate]

Alright then. {he gives a half hearted grin. Even if he doesn’t particularly believe her, he’s glad to have his friend back.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she drinks some more water, not looking at him*

[doitforthevinenate]

{he hums as he decides to make a sandwich with spare food from the fridge.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she watches him vaguely, eyes just following whatever moves*

[doitforthevinenate]

do you want one? {he asks as he spreads mayonnaise onto the bread.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

Hm? Oh, no thanks.

[doitforthevinenate]

{he muffles a reply between mouthfuls of ham.}

[doitforthevinenate]

Hey.

-- @adventurousanneliese

hey, down the hall and to the left, Lauder.

{he takes a second to process who was talking with him, closing the bag he was rummaging through.}

You’re not Lauder.

ANNELI. OH. HI.

{you can tell he was about to go in for a hug but decided not to.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

[Anneli is not matching his enthusiasm.]

[doitforthevinenate]

…Where have you been?

[adventurous-anneliese]

Wisp wing. Changed rooms.

[doitforthevinenate]

Ahh, the wisps.. there’s more of them? Thought it was just Shirley’s— nevermind. Um. Hooooww have you been? Shit, that should have been my first question.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Have you not met the wisps?

[doitforthevinenate]

aaaaughhh.. maybe???? I thought there was only one of them… ????

{he has a “don’t smack me” expression on his face, trying to answer carefully.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

No, there are several. Most of them seem to be lovely people.

[doitforthevinenate]

I seeeee. Well, as far as I know, the Lewis guy seems to be chill. I trust you on the rest.

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she hums noncommittally*

[doitforthevinenate]

Anyway.. you didn’t answer my question.

[adventurous-anneliese]

Hm? Oh, I've been...better.

[doitforthevinenate]

…Ah. How so?

[adventurous-anneliese]

Changed rooms.

[doitforthevinenate]

…Can I ask why or do you want me to shut up?

[adventurous-anneliese]

Bad roommate.

[doitforthevinenate]

Yeesh. I’d ask how bad but I heard a guy changed his room because his roommate tried to assassinate him via some jigsaw type booby trap..

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Via what??

[doitforthevinenate]

aughhh they made a huge machine doohicky and it almost killed him when he opened the door.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...I see.

[doitforthevinenate]

….

Are you still mad at me?

{he says it quietly, testing the waters.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

[She's silent for a moment.]

Does it matter if I am?

[doitforthevinenate]

Wha— Yes?

Very much.

is that even a goddamn question?!

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she flinches slightly, brows drawing together in worry*

[doitforthevinenate]

Listen, I’m sorry about what happened.. and all of that shit but like..

you’re the only person here I know.

well.

that I know know, yknow? so of course it matters if you’re mad. It matters to me. I fucked up and I need to know how you feel in order to make it up to you.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...You don't know me.

[doitforthevinenate]

Well, fuck, you wanted to go exploring with a stranger? Explain that one to me.

[adventurous-anneliese]

What's so odd about that?

[doitforthevinenate]

the amount of horrid things that go wrong when you’re alone in the woods with a stranger..??? They made several movies about th—

ah.

wait. Time differences. Fuck.

just.. historically.. that’s where a lot of murders and other bad shit happen.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...I just thought it'd be fun...

[doitforthevinenate]

I did too! There’s just an extreme difference between exploring with friends and exploring with a stranger.

I thought we were friends at least, so I didn’t see anything wrong with it!

either way I didn’t show up so maybe that’s for the best.

…

{he seemed to ruminate on a memory for a moment, turning his face away from her.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

I didn't say we weren't friends. None of my friends have really known me.

[doitforthevinenate]

…

Well nice to meet you. I hope you know you’re my only friend in this place.

[adventurous-anneliese]

[Something in her expression breaks, guilt and panic washing over her.]

[doitforthevinenate]

..Fuck.

Are you okay..??

You look like I just told you your dog died.

{his voice shifts into concern. Any petty bitterness is rinsed out.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

I'm...fine... [her voice is shaking]

[doitforthevinenate]

howwww about we go get some water..? Yeah?

[adventurous-anneliese]

Water...?

[doitforthevinenate]

You sound like you’re about to cry, the water may help with the throat tightening and the salty dehydration you might get if you do.

.. I’m a Floridian, I don’t play about hydration.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...

[The detailed reply seems to shake her out of it a little]

[doitforthevinenate]

… or not. Hey, I don’t judge.

{he places his hands up.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Water...would be good...

[doitforthevinenate]

alright, let’s go.

{he waits by the doorway for her, not wanting to leave her behind again.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she follows meekly*

[doitforthevinenate]

{they trek to the kitchen, which seemed empty as of the current moment. Nate opened the cabinet and retrieved a green glass cup for Anneliese.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she watches quietly, fidgeting with her hands*

[doitforthevinenate]

{Nate fills up the cup from the sink. It’s not exactly cold water but it’s cooler than lukewarm as he hands it to her.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she nods a little and takes a sip*

[doitforthevinenate]

Feel better..?

[adventurous-anneliese]

... *she nods slightly*

[doitforthevinenate]

Good.

…I’m sorry.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...It's...alright... [It's not.]

[doitforthevinenate]

Are you sure?

{doubtful, trying not to let his simplistic optimism take her words at face value.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Yeah...

[doitforthevinenate]

Alright then. {he gives a half hearted grin. Even if he doesn’t particularly believe her, he’s glad to have his friend back.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she drinks some more water, not looking at him*

[doitforthevinenate]

{he hums as he decides to make a sandwich with spare food from the fridge.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she watches him vaguely, eyes just following whatever moves*

[doitforthevinenate]

do you want one? {he asks as he spreads mayonnaise onto the bread.}

[doitforthevinenate]

Hey.

-- @adventurousanneliese

hey, down the hall and to the left, Lauder.

{he takes a second to process who was talking with him, closing the bag he was rummaging through.}

You’re not Lauder.

ANNELI. OH. HI.

{you can tell he was about to go in for a hug but decided not to.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

[Anneli is not matching his enthusiasm.]

[doitforthevinenate]

…Where have you been?

[adventurous-anneliese]

Wisp wing. Changed rooms.

[doitforthevinenate]

Ahh, the wisps.. there’s more of them? Thought it was just Shirley’s— nevermind. Um. Hooooww have you been? Shit, that should have been my first question.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Have you not met the wisps?

[doitforthevinenate]

aaaaughhh.. maybe???? I thought there was only one of them… ????

{he has a “don’t smack me” expression on his face, trying to answer carefully.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

No, there are several. Most of them seem to be lovely people.

[doitforthevinenate]

I seeeee. Well, as far as I know, the Lewis guy seems to be chill. I trust you on the rest.

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she hums noncommittally*

[doitforthevinenate]

Anyway.. you didn’t answer my question.

[adventurous-anneliese]

Hm? Oh, I've been...better.

[doitforthevinenate]

…Ah. How so?

[adventurous-anneliese]

Changed rooms.

[doitforthevinenate]

…Can I ask why or do you want me to shut up?

[adventurous-anneliese]

Bad roommate.

[doitforthevinenate]

Yeesh. I’d ask how bad but I heard a guy changed his room because his roommate tried to assassinate him via some jigsaw type booby trap..

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Via what??

[doitforthevinenate]

aughhh they made a huge machine doohicky and it almost killed him when he opened the door.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...I see.

[doitforthevinenate]

….

Are you still mad at me?

{he says it quietly, testing the waters.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

[She's silent for a moment.]

Does it matter if I am?

[doitforthevinenate]

Wha— Yes?

Very much.

is that even a goddamn question?!

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she flinches slightly, brows drawing together in worry*

[doitforthevinenate]

Listen, I’m sorry about what happened.. and all of that shit but like..

you’re the only person here I know.

well.

that I know know, yknow? so of course it matters if you’re mad. It matters to me. I fucked up and I need to know how you feel in order to make it up to you.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...You don't know me.

[doitforthevinenate]

Well, fuck, you wanted to go exploring with a stranger? Explain that one to me.

[adventurous-anneliese]

What's so odd about that?

[doitforthevinenate]

the amount of horrid things that go wrong when you’re alone in the woods with a stranger..??? They made several movies about th—

ah.

wait. Time differences. Fuck.

just.. historically.. that’s where a lot of murders and other bad shit happen.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...I just thought it'd be fun...

[doitforthevinenate]

I did too! There’s just an extreme difference between exploring with friends and exploring with a stranger.

I thought we were friends at least, so I didn’t see anything wrong with it!

either way I didn’t show up so maybe that’s for the best.

…

{he seemed to ruminate on a memory for a moment, turning his face away from her.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

I didn't say we weren't friends. None of my friends have really known me.

[doitforthevinenate]

…

Well nice to meet you. I hope you know you’re my only friend in this place.

[adventurous-anneliese]

[Something in her expression breaks, guilt and panic washing over her.]

[doitforthevinenate]

..Fuck.

Are you okay..??

You look like I just told you your dog died.

{his voice shifts into concern. Any petty bitterness is rinsed out.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

I'm...fine... [her voice is shaking]

[doitforthevinenate]

howwww about we go get some water..? Yeah?

[adventurous-anneliese]

Water...?

[doitforthevinenate]

You sound like you’re about to cry, the water may help with the throat tightening and the salty dehydration you might get if you do.

.. I’m a Floridian, I don’t play about hydration.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...

[The detailed reply seems to shake her out of it a little]

[doitforthevinenate]

… or not. Hey, I don’t judge.

{he places his hands up.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Water...would be good...

[doitforthevinenate]

alright, let’s go.

{he waits by the doorway for her, not wanting to leave her behind again.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she follows meekly*

[doitforthevinenate]

{they trek to the kitchen, which seemed empty as of the current moment. Nate opened the cabinet and retrieved a green glass cup for Anneliese.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she watches quietly, fidgeting with her hands*

[doitforthevinenate]

{Nate fills up the cup from the sink. It’s not exactly cold water but it’s cooler than lukewarm as he hands it to her.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she nods a little and takes a sip*

[doitforthevinenate]

Feel better..?

[adventurous-anneliese]

... *she nods slightly*

[doitforthevinenate]

Good.

…I’m sorry.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...It's...alright... [It's not.]

[doitforthevinenate]

Are you sure?

{doubtful, trying not to let his simplistic optimism take her words at face value.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Yeah...

[doitforthevinenate]

Alright then. {he gives a half hearted grin. Even if he doesn’t particularly believe her, he’s glad to have his friend back.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she drinks some more water, not looking at him*

[doitforthevinenate]

{he hums as he decides to make a sandwich with spare food from the fridge.}

[doitforthevinenate]

Hey.

-- @adventurousanneliese

hey, down the hall and to the left, Lauder.

{he takes a second to process who was talking with him, closing the bag he was rummaging through.}

You’re not Lauder.

ANNELI. OH. HI.

{you can tell he was about to go in for a hug but decided not to.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

[Anneli is not matching his enthusiasm.]

[doitforthevinenate]

…Where have you been?

[adventurous-anneliese]

Wisp wing. Changed rooms.

[doitforthevinenate]

Ahh, the wisps.. there’s more of them? Thought it was just Shirley’s— nevermind. Um. Hooooww have you been? Shit, that should have been my first question.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Have you not met the wisps?

[doitforthevinenate]

aaaaughhh.. maybe???? I thought there was only one of them… ????

{he has a “don’t smack me” expression on his face, trying to answer carefully.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

No, there are several. Most of them seem to be lovely people.

[doitforthevinenate]

I seeeee. Well, as far as I know, the Lewis guy seems to be chill. I trust you on the rest.

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she hums noncommittally*

[doitforthevinenate]

Anyway.. you didn’t answer my question.

[adventurous-anneliese]

Hm? Oh, I've been...better.

[doitforthevinenate]

…Ah. How so?

[adventurous-anneliese]

Changed rooms.

[doitforthevinenate]

…Can I ask why or do you want me to shut up?

[adventurous-anneliese]

Bad roommate.

[doitforthevinenate]

Yeesh. I’d ask how bad but I heard a guy changed his room because his roommate tried to assassinate him via some jigsaw type booby trap..

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Via what??

[doitforthevinenate]

aughhh they made a huge machine doohicky and it almost killed him when he opened the door.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...I see.

[doitforthevinenate]

….

Are you still mad at me?

{he says it quietly, testing the waters.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

[She's silent for a moment.]

Does it matter if I am?

[doitforthevinenate]

Wha— Yes?

Very much.

is that even a goddamn question?!

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she flinches slightly, brows drawing together in worry*

[doitforthevinenate]

Listen, I’m sorry about what happened.. and all of that shit but like..

you’re the only person here I know.

well.

that I know know, yknow? so of course it matters if you’re mad. It matters to me. I fucked up and I need to know how you feel in order to make it up to you.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...You don't know me.

[doitforthevinenate]

Well, fuck, you wanted to go exploring with a stranger? Explain that one to me.

[adventurous-anneliese]

What's so odd about that?

[doitforthevinenate]

the amount of horrid things that go wrong when you’re alone in the woods with a stranger..??? They made several movies about th—

ah.

wait. Time differences. Fuck.

just.. historically.. that’s where a lot of murders and other bad shit happen.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...I just thought it'd be fun...

[doitforthevinenate]

I did too! There’s just an extreme difference between exploring with friends and exploring with a stranger.

I thought we were friends at least, so I didn’t see anything wrong with it!

either way I didn’t show up so maybe that’s for the best.

…

{he seemed to ruminate on a memory for a moment, turning his face away from her.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

I didn't say we weren't friends. None of my friends have really known me.

[doitforthevinenate]

…

Well nice to meet you. I hope you know you’re my only friend in this place.

[adventurous-anneliese]

[Something in her expression breaks, guilt and panic washing over her.]

[doitforthevinenate]

..Fuck.

Are you okay..??

You look like I just told you your dog died.

{his voice shifts into concern. Any petty bitterness is rinsed out.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

I'm...fine... [her voice is shaking]

[doitforthevinenate]

howwww about we go get some water..? Yeah?

[adventurous-anneliese]

Water...?

[doitforthevinenate]

You sound like you’re about to cry, the water may help with the throat tightening and the salty dehydration you might get if you do.

.. I’m a Floridian, I don’t play about hydration.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...

[The detailed reply seems to shake her out of it a little]

[doitforthevinenate]

… or not. Hey, I don’t judge.

{he places his hands up.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Water...would be good...

[doitforthevinenate]

alright, let’s go.

{he waits by the doorway for her, not wanting to leave her behind again.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she follows meekly*

[doitforthevinenate]

{they trek to the kitchen, which seemed empty as of the current moment. Nate opened the cabinet and retrieved a green glass cup for Anneliese.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she watches quietly, fidgeting with her hands*

[doitforthevinenate]

{Nate fills up the cup from the sink. It’s not exactly cold water but it’s cooler than lukewarm as he hands it to her.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she nods a little and takes a sip*

[doitforthevinenate]

Feel better..?

[adventurous-anneliese]

... *she nods slightly*

[doitforthevinenate]

Good.

…I’m sorry.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...It's...alright... [It's not.]

[doitforthevinenate]

Are you sure?

{doubtful, trying not to let his simplistic optimism take her words at face value.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Yeah...

[doitforthevinenate]

Alright then. {he gives a half hearted grin. Even if he doesn’t particularly believe her, he’s glad to have his friend back.}

[doitforthevinenate]

Hey.

-- @adventurousanneliese

hey, down the hall and to the left, Lauder.

{he takes a second to process who was talking with him, closing the bag he was rummaging through.}

You’re not Lauder.

ANNELI. OH. HI.

{you can tell he was about to go in for a hug but decided not to.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

[Anneli is not matching his enthusiasm.]

[doitforthevinenate]

…Where have you been?

[adventurous-anneliese]

Wisp wing. Changed rooms.

[doitforthevinenate]

Ahh, the wisps.. there’s more of them? Thought it was just Shirley’s— nevermind. Um. Hooooww have you been? Shit, that should have been my first question.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Have you not met the wisps?

[doitforthevinenate]

aaaaughhh.. maybe???? I thought there was only one of them… ????

{he has a “don’t smack me” expression on his face, trying to answer carefully.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

No, there are several. Most of them seem to be lovely people.

[doitforthevinenate]

I seeeee. Well, as far as I know, the Lewis guy seems to be chill. I trust you on the rest.

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she hums noncommittally*

[doitforthevinenate]

Anyway.. you didn’t answer my question.

[adventurous-anneliese]

Hm? Oh, I've been...better.

[doitforthevinenate]

…Ah. How so?

[adventurous-anneliese]

Changed rooms.

[doitforthevinenate]

…Can I ask why or do you want me to shut up?

[adventurous-anneliese]

Bad roommate.

[doitforthevinenate]

Yeesh. I’d ask how bad but I heard a guy changed his room because his roommate tried to assassinate him via some jigsaw type booby trap..

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Via what??

[doitforthevinenate]

aughhh they made a huge machine doohicky and it almost killed him when he opened the door.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...I see.

[doitforthevinenate]

….

Are you still mad at me?

{he says it quietly, testing the waters.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

[She's silent for a moment.]

Does it matter if I am?

[doitforthevinenate]

Wha— Yes?

Very much.

is that even a goddamn question?!

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she flinches slightly, brows drawing together in worry*

[doitforthevinenate]

Listen, I’m sorry about what happened.. and all of that shit but like..

you’re the only person here I know.

well.

that I know know, yknow? so of course it matters if you’re mad. It matters to me. I fucked up and I need to know how you feel in order to make it up to you.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...You don't know me.

[doitforthevinenate]

Well, fuck, you wanted to go exploring with a stranger? Explain that one to me.

[adventurous-anneliese]

What's so odd about that?

[doitforthevinenate]

the amount of horrid things that go wrong when you’re alone in the woods with a stranger..??? They made several movies about th—

ah.

wait. Time differences. Fuck.

just.. historically.. that’s where a lot of murders and other bad shit happen.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...I just thought it'd be fun...

[doitforthevinenate]

I did too! There’s just an extreme difference between exploring with friends and exploring with a stranger.

I thought we were friends at least, so I didn’t see anything wrong with it!

either way I didn’t show up so maybe that’s for the best.

…

{he seemed to ruminate on a memory for a moment, turning his face away from her.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

I didn't say we weren't friends. None of my friends have really known me.

[doitforthevinenate]

…

Well nice to meet you. I hope you know you’re my only friend in this place.

[adventurous-anneliese]

[Something in her expression breaks, guilt and panic washing over her.]

[doitforthevinenate]

..Fuck.

Are you okay..??

You look like I just told you your dog died.

{his voice shifts into concern. Any petty bitterness is rinsed out.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

I'm...fine... [her voice is shaking]

[doitforthevinenate]

howwww about we go get some water..? Yeah?

[adventurous-anneliese]

Water...?

[doitforthevinenate]

You sound like you’re about to cry, the water may help with the throat tightening and the salty dehydration you might get if you do.

.. I’m a Floridian, I don’t play about hydration.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...

[The detailed reply seems to shake her out of it a little]

[doitforthevinenate]

… or not. Hey, I don’t judge.

{he places his hands up.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Water...would be good...

[doitforthevinenate]

alright, let’s go.

{he waits by the doorway for her, not wanting to leave her behind again.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she follows meekly*

[doitforthevinenate]

{they trek to the kitchen, which seemed empty as of the current moment. Nate opened the cabinet and retrieved a green glass cup for Anneliese.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she watches quietly, fidgeting with her hands*

[doitforthevinenate]

{Nate fills up the cup from the sink. It’s not exactly cold water but it’s cooler than lukewarm as he hands it to her.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she nods a little and takes a sip*

[doitforthevinenate]

Feel better..?

[adventurous-anneliese]

... *she nods slightly*

[doitforthevinenate]

Good.

…I’m sorry.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...It's...alright... [It's not.]

[doitforthevinenate]

Are you sure?

{doubtful, trying not to let his simplistic optimism take her words at face value.}

[doitforthevinenate]

Hey.

-- @adventurousanneliese

hey, down the hall and to the left, Lauder.

{he takes a second to process who was talking with him, closing the bag he was rummaging through.}

You’re not Lauder.

ANNELI. OH. HI.

{you can tell he was about to go in for a hug but decided not to.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

[Anneli is not matching his enthusiasm.]

[doitforthevinenate]

…Where have you been?

[adventurous-anneliese]

Wisp wing. Changed rooms.

[doitforthevinenate]

Ahh, the wisps.. there’s more of them? Thought it was just Shirley’s— nevermind. Um. Hooooww have you been? Shit, that should have been my first question.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Have you not met the wisps?

[doitforthevinenate]

aaaaughhh.. maybe???? I thought there was only one of them… ????

{he has a “don’t smack me” expression on his face, trying to answer carefully.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

No, there are several. Most of them seem to be lovely people.

[doitforthevinenate]

I seeeee. Well, as far as I know, the Lewis guy seems to be chill. I trust you on the rest.

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she hums noncommittally*

[doitforthevinenate]

Anyway.. you didn’t answer my question.

[adventurous-anneliese]

Hm? Oh, I've been...better.

[doitforthevinenate]

…Ah. How so?

[adventurous-anneliese]

Changed rooms.

[doitforthevinenate]

…Can I ask why or do you want me to shut up?

[adventurous-anneliese]

Bad roommate.

[doitforthevinenate]

Yeesh. I’d ask how bad but I heard a guy changed his room because his roommate tried to assassinate him via some jigsaw type booby trap..

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Via what??

[doitforthevinenate]

aughhh they made a huge machine doohicky and it almost killed him when he opened the door.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...I see.

[doitforthevinenate]

….

Are you still mad at me?

{he says it quietly, testing the waters.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

[She's silent for a moment.]

Does it matter if I am?

[doitforthevinenate]

Wha— Yes?

Very much.

is that even a goddamn question?!

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she flinches slightly, brows drawing together in worry*

[doitforthevinenate]

Listen, I’m sorry about what happened.. and all of that shit but like..

you’re the only person here I know.

well.

that I know know, yknow? so of course it matters if you’re mad. It matters to me. I fucked up and I need to know how you feel in order to make it up to you.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...You don't know me.

[doitforthevinenate]

Well, fuck, you wanted to go exploring with a stranger? Explain that one to me.

[adventurous-anneliese]

What's so odd about that?

[doitforthevinenate]

the amount of horrid things that go wrong when you’re alone in the woods with a stranger..??? They made several movies about th—

ah.

wait. Time differences. Fuck.

just.. historically.. that’s where a lot of murders and other bad shit happen.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...I just thought it'd be fun...

[doitforthevinenate]

I did too! There’s just an extreme difference between exploring with friends and exploring with a stranger.

I thought we were friends at least, so I didn’t see anything wrong with it!

either way I didn’t show up so maybe that’s for the best.

…

{he seemed to ruminate on a memory for a moment, turning his face away from her.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

I didn't say we weren't friends. None of my friends have really known me.

[doitforthevinenate]

…

Well nice to meet you. I hope you know you’re my only friend in this place.

[adventurous-anneliese]

[Something in her expression breaks, guilt and panic washing over her.]

[doitforthevinenate]

..Fuck.

Are you okay..??

You look like I just told you your dog died.

{his voice shifts into concern. Any petty bitterness is rinsed out.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

I'm...fine... [her voice is shaking]

[doitforthevinenate]

howwww about we go get some water..? Yeah?

[adventurous-anneliese]

Water...?

[doitforthevinenate]

You sound like you’re about to cry, the water may help with the throat tightening and the salty dehydration you might get if you do.

.. I’m a Floridian, I don’t play about hydration.

[adventurous-anneliese]

...

[The detailed reply seems to shake her out of it a little]

[doitforthevinenate]

… or not. Hey, I don’t judge.

{he places his hands up.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

...Water...would be good...

[doitforthevinenate]

alright, let’s go.

{he waits by the doorway for her, not wanting to leave her behind again.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she follows meekly*

[doitforthevinenate]

{they trek to the kitchen, which seemed empty as of the current moment. Nate opened the cabinet and retrieved a green glass cup for Anneliese.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she watches quietly, fidgeting with her hands*

[doitforthevinenate]

{Nate fills up the cup from the sink. It’s not exactly cold water but it’s cooler than lukewarm as he hands it to her.}

[adventurous-anneliese]

*she nods a little and takes a sip*

[doitforthevinenate]

Feel better..?

[adventurous-anneliese]

... *she nods slightly*

[doitforthevinenate]

Good.

…I’m sorry.