tale as old as time

There is no frigate like a book, to take us lands away, nor any coursers like a page of prancing poetry. This traverse may the poorest take without oppress of toll; How frugal is the chariot that bears a human soul

[unsaintlycole]

I wonder what lies Sam has been feeding you.

How did you know I have cookies?

[gracefulbrisbane]

You mean truths? And I haven't seen him actually

I have a sixth sense for these types of things of course

[unsaintlycole]

I want cookies

Why would I give you cookies?

[gracefulbrisbane]

Because you love me?

[gracefulbrisbane]

S: No, it's fine, I promise.

S: If you want to...

G: I always want to Sam.

G: Unless you don't

[gracefulbrisbane]

S: Yeah. And I got mugged, which was horrible.

S: But, yeah, she said she's skipping town. And we took the keys from her.

G: Sam! Why didn't you tell me? Are you alright?

G: I'm coming over.

[gracefulbrisbane]

S: Yeah, no, we, uh...found her.

S: It's kind of a long story.

S: But we have the keys now so it's okay.

G: You did?

G: I have time.

[sickofego]

[Franny jumped slightly, her eyes flying open as she heard someone talking to her. Looking rather shaken, she nodded] Oh, yes, everything’s fine. Absolutely fine. I’ve just been feeling funny lately, that’s all.

[gracefulbrisbane]

What's wrong? Can I help?

[sam-k-roth]

Text: Umm hey Sam. I hope that you're okay. I haven't heard from you in a while and that kinda worries me. So just leave me a message that you are. I.. yeah bye.

Text: Hey Grace. I’m fine, just been kind of sick lately. Cole’s been hunting for Shelby too, and I’ve been helping him, so there’s that.

[gracefulbrisbane]

Text: Do you need me to come over and take care of you? And you two just stop it, it's over and done with and she's seems to be gone. 

[fearingxoblivion]

Ah, but, my friend, I’m on a rollercoaster that only goes up.

[gracefulbrisbane]

I hope it goes up for a long time Gus.

[fearingxoblivion]

You’re being very kind to someone you only just met.

[gracefulbrisbane]

You never know if someone is having a bad day and just need a bit of kindness. 

[fearingxoblivion]

I’m sure. Plus, it actually is freezing out.

I don’t want to bother you. It’s only a few hours until daytime anyway.

[gracefulbrisbane]

Glad to see you finally agree

And no, it won't be a bother at all honestly. I'll spend the few hours with you and leave you my number so if you have no one to stay with you, I'll come okay Gus?

[fearingxoblivion]

It’s okay, I think I’ll be good to go back in now. Nurse Roberts is cool, I’m sure she’ll let this one slide.

I just hate sleeping there alone, you know? 

[gracefulbrisbane]

Only if you're sure...

I can stay with you if you'd like. The thought of you sleeping alone makes me sad.

[fearingxoblivion]

How old are you? Eighteen? Nineteen? I’m eighteen, so, technically, I really shouldn’t be drunk, but shhh, my sister Julie got me some whiskey.

[gracefulbrisbane]

I'm eighteen so we're the same age. And don't worry, I won't tell anyone. That means we should probably walk around a little bit more to sober you up? I'm just worried that you might get hypothermia

[fearingxoblivion]

Unfortunately not. Sorry to drop the d-word on you during our first conversation.

You see, cancer is also a side effect of dying that I just happen to be lucky enough to possess.

[gracefulbrisbane]

Oh no, don't apologize really...

I... this is.. unfair. Really unfair. You have to be around my age, right?

[fearingxoblivion]

Oh, he’s probably right. Grief is a side effect of dying, you see.

[gracefulbrisbane]

Dying? You're joking right?

[fearingxoblivion]

Eh. I think I’m in some bullshit stage of grief or something. At least, my so-called “therapist” thinks so. 

[gracefulbrisbane]

Well therapists don't know everything, they can only guess in my opinion. What d you think you're feeling?

[fearingxoblivion]

The answer to that question is another question: why not?

[gracefulbrisbane]

Oooh touche. But is everything alright? Normally people don't do that.

[fearingxoblivion]

Not very, no. That’s one of the problems with being drunk and having a fake leg.

Gus is perfectly alright with me, my dear.

[gracefulbrisbane]

Mind if I ask why you were drunk and wandering around Gus?