From The Ground, We Look Like Lightning

What Song Do You Wanna Die To?

[frankiepres]

sophxc​:

   “I don’t know…”

   “Maybe?”

“Alright. Want to try it then? Or would you have a better suggestion?” 

[frankiepres]

sophxc​:

   “Sure.”

“Ever played Castles?”

[frankiepres]

sophxc​:

   “I’m not leaving here with somebody I don’t know.”

   “But if there’s something fun to do inside the apartment, let’s do it.”

“Hmm I guess that is a good rule of thumb,” Frankie mentions as he looks around for something they would be able to do. 

Upon seeing a set of playing cards at a table, he leans over and grabs them, holding them up. “Cards?” 

[frankiepres]

sophxc​:

   “Like what?”

“Not sure. We could find more booze. Maybe sneak into the pool or somethin’. Climb up on a roof, or go find more food.”

“I generally just like to wander and follow wherever the dopamine takes me.” 

[frankiepres]

charlottewarner​:

    “Probably not.  It was a super long time ago, so he must’ve just gotten lucky.”

    “Are things, like, good between you and him?”

“Good is always kind of a loose term with Marlon, isn’t it?”

[frankiepres]

sophxc​:

   “Sophia.”

“Nice to meet you, Sophia.” 

“Since we know each other better now, do you care to be my alibi, or do you wanna come with me to find something fun to do?”

[frankiepres]

sophxc​:

   “I don’t even know who you are.”

“Oh yeah, that’s right. Sorry. I’m Frankie. And you?”

[frankiepres]

charlottewarner​:

    “Yeah.  I mean, it was, like, forever ago, though.  I sent him to Birdie because I figured she’d know more than me.”

“I’m not sure if Birdie knew where to look either, or if he just got lucky. But he found me kind of...high outta my mind in a drug house?”

“I’m sure it was a great moment, I just don’t remember much until the next day.” 

[frankiepres]

sophxc​:

   “Remember to go big.”

“Always. I don’t know any other way,” he replies before taking a swig of his nearby drink.

“If I get into trouble though, I was total sitting here talking about pink hair with you all night, right?”

[frankiepres]

marlonpresley​:

   “I’m sure you are.”

“I’ll be around.” 

With that, Frankie gives Marlon a mock salute before he disappears back off into the crowd to look for the girls he had come with. The drinks that he had been sent to get were forgotten in the wake of the conversation with his older brother. 

[frankiepres]

charlottewarner​:

    “That’s really sweet.  Thank you.”

    “Speaking of trash, did Marlon ever find you?”

“Uhh...yeah actually. He did.”

“Did he find you first or something?”

[frankiepres]

marlonpresley​:

   “Naturally.”

“Well. While this has been enlightening, I think I’m gonna go find something else to do while you...slum it.” 

[frankiepres]

sophxc​:

   “Cool.”

“That’s it. ‘M bored. I’m gonna find somethin’ fun to do.” 

[frankiepres]

marlonpresley​:

   “Some education certainly wouldn’t harm you.”

“I think we both know how well the whole education thing went for me the first time. Not sure I’m interested in trying it a second.”

[frankiepres]

sophxc​:

   “Of course I am. Your hair looks normal. Have you ever even gone big, or are you just one of those people who likes to watch?”

“Oh I always go big. i just haven’t had the chance to lately.”

[frankiepres]

marlonpresley​:

   “If you’re prepared to return to school… That can be arranged.”

“You really think it’s a good idea for me to go back to school?”

[frankiepres]

sophxc​:

   “It’s my hair. I can go as far as I want.”

“Ah fuck, you’re right,” he says with a sigh as he relaxes back against the couch.