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[everestsuggestions]

hey, uh.... god, I’m sorry this is so weird, but.... could i get a hug? — edison

*Everest gives Edison a puzzled look, easing up after seeing the state she’s in* Yeah, no problem. *He opens his arms wide and softly brings Edison into a hug*

[edisonsuggestions]

-Edison freezes; she didn’t actually expect to get this far, but immediately tears prick in her eyes and she melts into it-

Fuck, I— I’m sorry. I’m a mess, I… sorry.

[everestsuggestions]

*Everest tightens his grip just slightly*

Hey- what’s going on? It’s gonna be okay.

[edisonsuggestions]

It’s, uh… my, um. My dad died. I just found out this morning. Kidney failure, actually. Although, no surprise there.

-Edison sniffs-

I don’t… I don’t really know how to feel right now.

[everestsuggestions]

I’m really sorry and it’s okay to not know how to feel. It’s always hard to get a proper grip on emotions when someone in your life is gone. Let’s go to your room so you can properly sit down.

*Everest pulls away from the embrace and puts his arm around Edison in order to guide her to her room. *

Try to take some deep breaths. Everything is going to be okay.

[edisonsuggestions]

Is it? I mean, really, is it?

What if this is a sign? What if, now that he’s gone, I’ll just be the one taking his place? What if I’m just destined to become just as horrible as him, and I’ll get all his vices, and drive everyone away, and end up alone and dead without anyone who gives a shit—

[assassinnicesuggestion]

“Hey, it’s cold outside. At least wear a jacket.” -- edison

Ha. It’s cute how you look out for me, chéri.

I’m not going to be out long, though. Just needed a cigarette. 

-Nice gestures the packet to Edison- Want one?

[assassinnicesuggestion]

(X prev)

Hey- Hey, mon chéri, -Nice takes Edison’s hand in hers, her other cupping Edison’s face)

You are not the problem. You get too in your own head about things…You aren’t the bad things that have happened to you. 

It sounds…Strange coming from someone else, I know that. I haven’t been in the same shoes as you, but…I’ve been in similar ones. 

It takes time to heal, but you will heal. You’re strong, Edison. 

[edisonsuggestions]

-Edison leans into the touch without thinking, her eyes fluttering shut-

I… I hope so. I really hope so.

-She glances down at Nice’s hand as it holds hers, her gaze distant. Softly, she squeezes it-

[assassinnicesuggestion]

I wish…I wish I’d been around more. I haven’t been here for you, lately and I regret that. I really do care for you, and it pains me to see you like this…Especially since I know you deserve better.

[edisonsuggestions]

Oh darlin’... I don’t think anyone else could compare. You make me too happy for that.

You do, I promise. My heart has started beating differently since I met you.

[assassinnicesuggestion]

“Hey, it’s cold outside. At least wear a jacket.” -- edison

Ha. It’s cute how you look out for me, chéri.

I’m not going to be out long, though. Just needed a cigarette. 

-Nice gestures the packet to Edison- Want one?

[assassinnicesuggestion]

(X prev)

Hey- Hey, mon chéri, -Nice takes Edison’s hand in hers, her other cupping Edison’s face)

You are not the problem. You get too in your own head about things…You aren’t the bad things that have happened to you. 

It sounds…Strange coming from someone else, I know that. I haven’t been in the same shoes as you, but…I’ve been in similar ones. 

It takes time to heal, but you will heal. You’re strong, Edison. 

[edisonsuggestions]

-Edison leans into the touch without thinking, her eyes fluttering shut-

I... I hope so. I really hope so.

-She glances down at Nice’s hand as it holds hers, her gaze distant. Softly, she squeezes it-

[assassinnicesuggestion]

“Hey, it’s cold outside. At least wear a jacket.” -- edison

Ha. It’s cute how you look out for me, chéri.

I’m not going to be out long, though. Just needed a cigarette. 

-Nice gestures the packet to Edison- Want one?

[assassinnicesuggestion]

(Prev x)

I think everyone who ends up here is fucked up, in one way or another. Some are just better at hiding it than others. 

Take Acapulco or Crosby for example. One look at them and you can tell they’re insecure. Another look and you can tell they express that insecurity through anger and violence. 

We are better at hiding things, but…That doesn’t mean that we should keep it in forever, tu vois?

[edisonsuggestions]

Yeah. Yeah, uh…

-Edison sucks in a deep breath, then blows it out-

My dad died. That’s why I’ve been so on edge lately. I mean, besides everything else, obviously.

I— I don’t even know why I’m sad about it; he was terrible, but… he was my father. That has to mean something.

[assassinnicesuggestion]

I’m..I’m sorry to hear that.

He treated you horribly and…Yes, he shouldn’t have done that, but it’s not…It’s not your fault that you’re upset about it. I would be, too, if that happened. 

[edisonsuggestions]

Would you? I mean, really, would you? Is this even normal? Am I normal? I mean, of course I know I’m not, none of us are, but is a single one of my life experiences anything close to normal? Jesus fuck, I know growing up I wasn’t, but I guess I’d like to think, or hope, or somethin’ somethin’ like that, that I’ve grown into at least a little bit of a well adjusted person? Or have I just not?

I honestly wouldn’t be surprised if I’m just a fuckin’ mess who’s never gonna get it, get any of this, and I’m gonna be trapped in this place forever ‘cause I’m so fuckin’ scared; I haven’t even left since I lost my arm and it’s been weeks and I should be fixing this why can’t I fix this—

[edisonsuggestions]

be untouchable by nature and unbeatable in drinking

[everestsuggestions]

hey, uh.... god, I’m sorry this is so weird, but.... could i get a hug? — edison

*Everest gives Edison a puzzled look, easing up after seeing the state she’s in* Yeah, no problem. *He opens his arms wide and softly brings Edison into a hug*

[edisonsuggestions]

-Edison freezes; she didn’t actually expect to get this far, but immediately tears prick in her eyes and she melts into it-

Fuck, I— I’m sorry. I’m a mess, I… sorry.

[everestsuggestions]

*Everest tightens his grip just slightly*

Hey- what’s going on? It’s gonna be okay.

[edisonsuggestions]

It’s, uh... my, um. My dad died. I just found out this morning. Kidney failure, actually. Although, no surprise there.

-Edison sniffs-

I don’t... I don’t really know how to feel right now.

[everestsuggestions]

hey, uh.... god, I’m sorry this is so weird, but.... could i get a hug? — edison

*Everest gives Edison a puzzled look, easing up after seeing the state she’s in* Yeah, no problem. *He opens his arms wide and softly brings Edison into a hug*

[edisonsuggestions]

-Edison freezes; she didn’t actually expect to get this far, but immediately tears prick in her eyes and she melts into it-

Fuck, I— I’m sorry. I’m a mess, I... sorry.

[acapulcosuggestions]

i can’t believe you got beat up by a fuckin’ child. you need help. —edison

Listen sweetheart, I chose to let her beat me up. I’m fuckin’ great at combat. I’m sure I could probably kick your ass in a fight. - Aca xx

[edisonsuggestions]

I… you think…

-edison bursts out laughing-

That is— that is, bar none, the dumbest fuckin’ thing y’all have ever said to me, and I’m not cutting any corners here! Oh my god! Oh my god. You’re so pathetic holy shit.

[acapulcosuggestions]

Don’t laugh at me. You wanna fuckin’ go? I’d be glad to beat your ass in a fight.

[edisonsuggestions]

-Edison balls her fists and cocks her head-

Alright… your funeral I guess.

-She kicks Acapulco in the knee, then knees his head as it comes down-

[acapulcosuggestions]

[Acapulco grabs his nose]

You bitch! I’ll fucking ki— fuck this really hurts.

I didn’t— I didn’t realize you wanted to uh fight now. I wasn’t fuckin’ prepared. I could have blocked it if I was.

[edisonsuggestions]

-Edison smirks-

Okay. Fine. You wanna get in a hit? I’ll stand right here and let you try.

[acapulcosuggestions]

i can’t believe you got beat up by a fuckin’ child. you need help. —edison

Listen sweetheart, I chose to let her beat me up. I’m fuckin’ great at combat. I’m sure I could probably kick your ass in a fight. - Aca xx

[edisonsuggestions]

I… you think…

-edison bursts out laughing-

That is— that is, bar none, the dumbest fuckin’ thing y’all have ever said to me, and I’m not cutting any corners here! Oh my god! Oh my god. You’re so pathetic holy shit.

[acapulcosuggestions]

Don’t laugh at me. You wanna fuckin’ go? I’d be glad to beat your ass in a fight.

[edisonsuggestions]

-Edison balls her fists and cocks her head-

Alright... your funeral I guess.

-She kicks Acapulco in the knee, then knees his head as it comes down-

[edisonsuggestions]

some people may enjoy their saturday night with the help of abusable substances, but in my humble opinion, a nice telescope and some star charts hits just the right amount of fun and whimsy

[edisonsuggestions]

start your day the right way: half a bottle of whiskey and some good old fashioned quantum mechanics

[assassinnicesuggestion]

“Hey, it’s cold outside. At least wear a jacket.” -- edison

Ha. It’s cute how you look out for me, chéri.

I’m not going to be out long, though. Just needed a cigarette. 

-Nice gestures the packet to Edison- Want one?

[assassinnicesuggestion]

(Prev x)

I think everyone who ends up here is fucked up, in one way or another. Some are just better at hiding it than others. 

Take Acapulco or Crosby for example. One look at them and you can tell they’re insecure. Another look and you can tell they express that insecurity through anger and violence. 

We are better at hiding things, but…That doesn’t mean that we should keep it in forever, tu vois?

[edisonsuggestions]

Yeah. Yeah, uh...

-Edison sucks in a deep breath, then blows it out-

My dad died. That’s why I’ve been so on edge lately. I mean, besides everything else, obviously.

I— I don’t even know why I’m sad about it; he was terrible, but... he was my father. That has to mean something.

[assassinnicesuggestion]

“Hey, it’s cold outside. At least wear a jacket.” -- edison

Ha. It’s cute how you look out for me, chéri.

I’m not going to be out long, though. Just needed a cigarette. 

-Nice gestures the packet to Edison- Want one?

[edisonsuggestions]

I- I’m supposed to be quitting…

Fuck it. I mean, fuck all of this, really, but fuck “it” specifically.

-she takes one from the packet and brings a metal finger up to the tip. a tiny lick of electricity shoots out and catches the cigarette aflame. she brings it to her lips and sighs-

[assassinnicesuggestion]

-Nice smirks, and takes a draw of her own-

Rough day, I take it? That swine Acapulco isn’t giving you trouble again, is he? 

[edisonsuggestions]

It’s… dumb. Real dumb, actually. I ain’t gonna trouble y’all with it.

[assassinnicesuggestion]

You’re not bothering me at all. Honestly, any gossip in this place is welcome, it gets incredibly boring here. 

…You know you can talk to me, Edison.

[edisonsuggestions]

No, I know, I just—

-edison pauses, then flicks some ash to the ground. she kicks at it thoughtfully-

What did you do? Before your… your job right now?

[assassinnicesuggestion]

-Nice thinks for a moment-

…Not much, honestly. There weren’t many jobs that intrigued me as much as my current one. 

I went to kickboxing classes when I was young. Travelled from place to place, got into some…questionable activities along the way, of course, but…Nothing gave me the control I wanted. Or, the money I wanted, for that matter.

Why do you ask?

[edisonsuggestions]

Just, um. Just curious.

I guess so many of us had... events, that made us do the things we do, I sort of wondered what yours was. I was expecting, I dunno, some big traumatic thing. Forgot that there are people who’re just in it for reasons that ain’t fucked up.

-edison takes another drag-

Not that you couldn’t be fucked up, if that’s the truth:

[acapulcosuggestions]

i can’t believe you got beat up by a fuckin’ child. you need help. —edison

Listen sweetheart, I chose to let her beat me up. I’m fuckin’ great at combat. I’m sure I could probably kick your ass in a fight. - Aca xx

[edisonsuggestions]

I... you think...

-edison bursts out laughing-

That is— that is, bar none, the dumbest fuckin’ thing y’all have ever said to me, and I’m not cutting any corners here! Oh my god! Oh my god. You’re so pathetic holy shit.

[assassinnicesuggestion]

“Hey, it’s cold outside. At least wear a jacket.” -- edison

Ha. It’s cute how you look out for me, chéri.

I’m not going to be out long, though. Just needed a cigarette. 

-Nice gestures the packet to Edison- Want one?

[edisonsuggestions]

I- I’m supposed to be quitting…

Fuck it. I mean, fuck all of this, really, but fuck “it” specifically.

-she takes one from the packet and brings a metal finger up to the tip. a tiny lick of electricity shoots out and catches the cigarette aflame. she brings it to her lips and sighs-

[assassinnicesuggestion]

-Nice smirks, and takes a draw of her own-

Rough day, I take it? That swine Acapulco isn’t giving you trouble again, is he? 

[edisonsuggestions]

It’s… dumb. Real dumb, actually. I ain’t gonna trouble y’all with it.

[assassinnicesuggestion]

You’re not bothering me at all. Honestly, any gossip in this place is welcome, it gets incredibly boring here. 

…You know you can talk to me, Edison.

[edisonsuggestions]

No, I know, I just—

-edison pauses, then flicks some ash to the ground. she kicks at it thoughtfully-

What did you do? Before your... your job right now?

[assassinnicesuggestion]

“Hey, it’s cold outside. At least wear a jacket.” -- edison

Ha. It’s cute how you look out for me, chéri.

I’m not going to be out long, though. Just needed a cigarette. 

-Nice gestures the packet to Edison- Want one?

[edisonsuggestions]

I- I’m supposed to be quitting…

Fuck it. I mean, fuck all of this, really, but fuck “it” specifically.

-she takes one from the packet and brings a metal finger up to the tip. a tiny lick of electricity shoots out and catches the cigarette aflame. she brings it to her lips and sighs-

[assassinnicesuggestion]

-Nice smirks, and takes a draw of her own-

Rough day, I take it? That swine Acapulco isn’t giving you trouble again, is he? 

[edisonsuggestions]

It’s... dumb. Real dumb, actually. I ain’t gonna trouble y’all with it.

[assassinnicesuggestion]

“Hey, it’s cold outside. At least wear a jacket.” -- edison

Ha. It’s cute how you look out for me, chéri.

I’m not going to be out long, though. Just needed a cigarette. 

-Nice gestures the packet to Edison- Want one?

[edisonsuggestions]

I- I’m supposed to be quitting...

Fuck it. I mean, fuck all of this, really, but fuck “it” specifically.

-she takes one from the packet and brings a metal finger up to the tip. a tiny lick of electricity shoots out and catches the cigarette aflame. she brings it to her lips and sighs-