Ink, Sweat, Pavement

inkndip‌:

“I mean same here, except usually I win, not the other way around” she sighed, looking up at Mimi with a small grin “do we have any leftovers? I do remember plenty left over, unless Gloria got to em first.” Her eyes went a bit glassy for a second, her expression was a blank shock

“I’ve never seen a teen eat that much.”

“I think she took it as a challenge. But yeah, there should be leftovers still. She’s asleep so she hasn’t gotten to them yet.” Lucky Gloria didn’t have to work today.

Last night had gone really well. Gloria seemed to like Ankou a lot, fascinated by her stories and even a little jealous. Poor kid always seemed to be grasping for some kind of purpose. Mimi wouldn’t be surprised if she asked go on Ankou’s next outing, not fully understanding the seriousness of the situation, or the danger. Even after what she’d gone through in the metro, she still seemed to feel like she had to prove herself.

"sweet." ankou saw Mimi's gaze soften, as she often would do when she was in thought. Was she thinking about last night? After all, Ankou had talked so broadly about her outings as the vigilante to Gloria, her starry eyed fascination only pushing her to tell her more and more about her exploits against the Inkuza.

Knowing about the Kamabo incident and what happened in the Metro from Nova , she figured a kid who survived that hellscape would at least share some solace in the struggle against senseless violence.

"hey, it was nice talking to Gloria last night, though. She strikes me like she could use someone who's been through the wringer like her." Woomy scratched the back of her head. "I know another reformed octoling who might be of help if you ever wanna meet them. I don't know if you've heard of them yourself. Does 66b ring a bell?"

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She shrugged, barely remembering last night “I guess, it was all a blur. All I remember is seeing the clams and losing my literal shit.”

“That’s pretty much every match of clam blitz I have to supervise. A blur of clams and saliva.”

"I mean same here, except usually I win, not the other way around" she sighed, looking up at Mimi with a small grin "do we have any leftovers? I do remember plenty left over, unless Gloria got to em first." Her eyes went a bit glassy for a second, her expression was a blank shock

"I've never seen a teen eat that much."

subterpus‌:

it’s like we ate ten pounds of paella last night for nothing, right?

She shrugged, barely remembering last night “I guess, it was all a blur. All I remember is seeing the clams and losing my literal shit.”

i’m starvin’......

#ic #woomy

inkndip‌:

well, I consider myself somethin’ more than a Co-worker, wouldn’t you agree?

and im sure I can talk to her, im sure my octolish is still pretty good. Didn’t learn all a that fer nothin’

Octarian. Not octolish. Otherwise you’re doing great. I miss having someone to speak it with, so that’s another reason it’s nice to have this kid hanging around. Nice to have someone around to talk to, period.

I’ll see you tonight then, yeah? Come over whenever, I’m going to make so much paella we’ll have leftovers for… two days, give or take.

heck yeah I’ll see you tonight! I’ll be at your house---once I grab some stuff from home after I avoid Zach.

don’t forget about me, alright?

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inkndip‌:

bleed? I mean i don’t mind the air mattress but why turn down the better offer?

also what do you mean? im always funny and i make sense! im pretty sure gloria would think im funny!!!

Oh, y’know. Coworkers. I’ve had them stay over in the past, and sometimes I’ve had to patch them up. Don’t worry about it. I’m sure she’ll find you hilarious, though her Inklish isn’t perfect yet. Sometimes puns are lost on her.

well, I consider myself somethin’ more than a Co-worker, wouldn’t you agree?

and im sure I can talk to her, im sure my octolish is still pretty good. Didn’t learn all a that fer nothin’

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inkndip‌:

Paella!? hardly know her.

I love paella though, you mind if I crash at your house too? Zach’s a little pissed because i forgot rent this month so i need somewhere to lay low.

Hm, not sure if that one makes sense, Wooms. You can sleep over, but Gloria’s on the couch, so I can either bust out the air mattress or we can both use my bed. Either works for me, as long as you don’t bleed on my sheets.

bleed? I mean i don’t mind the air mattress but why turn down the better offer?

also what do you mean? im always funny and i make sense! im pretty sure gloria would think im funny!!!

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Is that really all it is? All the moms at work make it seem like such an ordeal. Well, whatever you want to call it, it’s nice just to have someone else around the apartment. Someone who’s not Bernard. At least he’s behaving himself around her.

You can do better than mooch. I’ll cook us something. You like paella?

Paella!? hardkly know her.

I love paella though, you mind if I crash at your house too? Zach’s a little pissed because i forgot rent this month so i need somewhere to lay low.

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I missed you too, Ankou, but you know I’m not her mom. She’s 16, she was probably a soldier before she wound up in the metro. It’s more like having a roommate that doesn’t pay rent and eats all my leftover takeout. I’m sure you’ll be tame compared to what was going on down there.

that’s....having a kid, Mimi. Like, the eating your food and leaving rent-less. I mean, you provide for her, even when she can provide for herself, you give her shelter, and you’re probably settin’ a good example!

give yerself some credit! but anyways, alright, I accept yer offer to go over. If only so I can mooch off yer food too heh....

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I kinda settled not to drag anyone in my life into that part of my life! I have too many people I care about to keep dragging into it… I mean, like….I don’t know. I’m all air-headed today!

Well, at least you didn’t hit them you know? It could’ve been much worse, and also it’s nice to have someone help you around the house!

Mm. The offer stands. You know I’d do pretty much anything for you, Ankou.

Yeah, I’m real glad I didn’t run a teenager over, really would’ve ruined my night. I worry about these kids up here. Can’t be easy, adjusting to the surface, especially when almost none of them have responsible adults in their life. You should come over sometime, I’ll introduce you to Glori. She’s a lot like me. It’s a little weird, actually.

I might take you up on that offer! heh, don’t get me wrong, I love hangin’ out with the gang at the Needlefish but I really miss hangin’ out with you...

But, uh, I hope I don’t weird out your kid. Must be weird to have mom’s friend come over outta nowhere, never even met the twerp.

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Good! I’m still trying to get my team to number 1 rank worldwide! it’s been a hard road, but we’re at a solid 6th place. aside from that…. y’know. The usual. the anglerfish doesn’t rest, heh.

also that’s cool, but you never struck me as the motherly type…..

I say ‘adopted’ but it was more like ‘almost ran her over with my car and then took her home because she was a mess.’ She’s 16, not exactly a hatchling. Already got a job and everything.

6th isn’t bad at all. And you know, if you ever need help with the other stuff, I’m here. Could use a little more action in my life.

I kinda settled not to drag anyone in my life into that part of my life! I have too many people I care about to keep dragging into it... I mean, like....I don’t know. I’m all air-headed today!

Well, at least you didn’t hit them you know? It could’ve been much worse, and also it’s nice to have someone help you around the house!

inkndip‌:

mood, i’ve been uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

splattin’

Oh, and there’s that kid I sort of adopted, I guess. How’s life treating you?

Good! I’m still trying to get my team to number 1 rank worldwide! it’s been a hard road, but we’re at a solid 6th place. aside from that.... y’know. The usual. the anglerfish doesn’t rest, heh.

also that’s cool, but you never struck me as the motherly type.....

#subterpus #ic

What’s up fuckers!!!!

Oh, you know. Same old.