[introducingryderlynn]

Grandparents can be the worst..

[dreamingofasmythechristmas]

Thank you, but it was several years ago and really in the end, she was so far gone no one even liked to visit with her.  That was the sad part.  But the struggle to keep up and try to understand how her mind was working was far too great.  Good, I was just agreeing with Clarington that I don’t like to be replaced, so this works well for both of us.  Heaven help us, two stubborn sons of lawyers.  

[introducingryderlynn]

That’s how it was with my mom’s grandparents apparently, and the both of them had what your grandma had and she said it was better that they moved on as no one like them that way or having their mind so far gone that they thought they were back in their 20s. The brain is freaking scary. You’re also great to be around and make me laugh, you don’t want to get rid of things that do that or life would be suck or not be interesting. We both know how to not just back down when it comes to something or someone.

[introducingryderlynn]

Grandparents can be the worst..

[dreamingofasmythechristmas]

She was old and dementia was starting to set in.  She’s no longer with us now so it doesn’t matter.  Of course we are.  You’re not getting rid of me that easily, Stud.  I just need to get Clarington out on the ice so I know if I’m treating or not.  Or you could just give up this one fight and let me treat anyway.

[introducingryderlynn]

Sorry about your loss! Hopefully you won’t have to go through something like that again with a family member though. Ignorance is one of the worst things about humans. I would never try and get rid of you, Seb. I’m not giving up that easily, I thought you knew about my stubbornness by now.

[dreamhuntcr-blog]

At least he admits something was very wrong, which is almost reason enough not to blame him. He relates. That’s beautifully done, man. I wish I had the time to do that. It’s gonna be the prettiest, most bad-ass looking Star Wars movie - that’s not a secret. Dick Grayson is the strongest and smartest Robin. Not probably, not maybe. But I can also see why that is a terrible reason to name him the best. Okay, that doesn’t sound too bad at all. Maybe I should try to catch up.

No one is blaming you. I don’t think so, at least. Even if Instagram never really caught my attention, I ain’t gonna shame you for liking it. Facebook is the page I go to when I don’t want people questioning what else I’m spending my internet time on. My mother seem to prefer Facebook as communication platform as well. Turning 21 is surly beautiful.

Once again, you make a fair point. I don’t think, I’ve seen any blonde dudes around yet, so maybe it’s not gonna be as hard as I thought. Please, Sebastian is probably super talented - otherwise he wouldn’t have offered teaching me as quick as he did. But maybe it’s in my Minnesotan genes that I’m going to be better than Sebastian Smythe at ice-skating from my very first time. It would be pretty awesome. I have some pretty dirty dirt on Smythe and he wouldn’t get a chance to use ice skating against me. I’m honestly more of a political science guy than I’m a math guy, but anywhere here I am. I haven’t gotten a chance to play Fallout 4, but I blame that on the fact that I haven’t quite finished Until Dawn yet. Until Dawn is definitely an experience and I might just be in love with the graphics. Mutant rats makes me reconsider if Fallout 4 really is a good choice for me.

[introducingryderlynn]

He probably didn’t have much of a choice, and I don’t know what the writer was thinking. I’m excited for it, and whenever they had the announcement trailer I remember watching it around 30 times just to see what I could catch from it - I’m terrible at catching things but I still try. I think he’s the one Robin who didn’t let a girl or his own emotions get to him all that time, the rest of them are angry or defiant every few seconds. you should! It’s fan-freaking tastic.

I lurk more on Facebook than anything, and to see what my crazy family members are doing and talk to my mom about it while she catches me up on everything. I think when you’re not involved in the  drama , it brings you closer with others. The sad thing is, I’ll get a Facebook response faster than a texting one. My dream is to get my first beer (Even though I hate the taste) at a Buffalo Wild Wings.

You’ll notice him once you see him, and he somehow tie in a marvel reference with whatever he talks about sometimes. He also speaks Na’vi. You never know, you could be some master at talents you didn’t even know you had. That’s something cool to think about.  Dude, I’m afraid of what Jake has on me and he could probably ruin me if he wanted to. I think my best subject was science because I’m great at remembering, there’s just that reading. Fallout 4 has taken so much of my time, so be careful with that and hope you don’t have. Until Dawn is a scary game but the story is superb.  That game scared the shit out of me. Those rats jump out of nowhere and I screamed one day because of it coming up behind me.

[introducingryderlynn]

Grandparents can be the worst..

[dreamingofasmythechristmas]

It could be worse?   One year when my grandmother asked I proceeded to name every boy I’d fooled around with that year.  She looked at my father and told him she didn’t understand why giving little girls boys names was so popular.  I had no words for her after that.  But if you need an escape or a reason to get out of the house don’t be afraid to ask.  

[introducingryderlynn]

Yeah...my grandparents aren’t that terrible. They can be ignorant at times but they’ve learned overtime thankfully. I’m really sorry that happens to you though, that’s...fucked up beyond belief. I can hang out with you anytime, we are still up for our dinner plans, right?

[introducingryderlynn]

TEXT ✉ JYDER

Jake: Of course it is dude!

Jake: Not necessarily killed someone but I have tried to rob a couple banks before.

Jake: Dude. You know damn well that I'm the king of CoD! I expect you to get me the new CoD for Christmas ? (:

Ryder: You're lucky I love you too much.

Ryder: I'll be sure to not mention that because I care for you, and if you go to jail I won't be able to afford the rent.

Ryder: Last I check, I'm the King of CoD. Hey, you never know what you'll get for Christmas ;). You'll have to wait and see.

[introducingryderlynn]

Grandparents can be the worst..

Both sets of grandparents are at my house and keeping asking about who I’m dating and why aren’t I dating or engaged to anyone yet. Old values are great to have, but I don’t plan on being married by the time I’m twenty-one. And not everyone can find someone to date as easily. Now I remembered why Thanksgiving can get annoying every year.

[introducingryderlynn]

TEXT ✉ JYDER

Jake: No you won't.

Jake: Really? I'd love to pick up some hours and crap. I need cash for presents and stuff.

Jake: I know and that's why I'm sleeping over Wednesday so I don't miss out on any kinda food lol.

Ryder: Is that a challenge?

Ryder: You'll mostly just be doing what I'm doing, and maybe other things. It's not hard. And yeah, he's paying us personally so you don't need to go through background checks or anything. Unless you've killed someone.

Ryder: You're in for a treat. Come with an empty belly and a willingness to get beaten in video games.

[introducingryderlynn]

Alrighty.

[dreamingofasmythechristmas]

I suppose Clarington might fit that nerd category too.  He told me he played DND with his Econ professor.  Knock yourself out trying MegaStud.  Well, naturally, but I still don’t plan on wearing one this holiday season.

Well, that’s too bad.  But I get that.  I think in a lot of ways I built someone up in my head too.  Really made him into something he wasn’t.  It happens to the best of us.  Well if it ever get’s that desperate, let me know.  I wouldn’t want you to be stuck with someone you never even knew and absolutely couldn’t stand.  That part I got, I do remember who sonic was, it was the rest of the reference that went over my head.  Thank you.  And no, I’m not going to hate you.  Unless you don’t let this drop.  You have nothing, nothing to be sorry for Stud.  And yes.  I’d rather be a little mildly embarrassed then to have ended up hurting you.  

Absolutely!  Ice cream is incredible no matter what.  What is your expert advice on how to get over things then?  For research.  Wow, a 80+ day snapchat story.  You guys are too cute.  And your mom sounds amazing.  Now I want cookies and it’s all your fault.  Ooops, I guess that might be another tip of the old hat to my secret Santa Claus identity.  Thank you Ryder.   

[introducingryderlynn]

He and I have been talking about Marvel, DC, and Star Wars - meaning he’s already an amazing guy in my book. I’ve actually never gotten into DND because all of the rules sound confusing but that’s pretty awesome! You know, challenges are something I take very seriously.

It does, I’ve honestly learned to just give up on a relationship until I’m like 30 - keeping to that isn’t promised but it’s something I’ve highly considered. You’ll be among the first I call. Jake will probably be slapping. Whoever I end up with, I’m sure they’ll probably be someone I never expect. It happened with my dad and mom - he actually thought she “an absolute bitch” when they met. OOoooooh. I honestly forget what we were talking about. I’m terrible, I know. Alrighty, I will try that.I’m probably going to throw in an apology somewhere along the line, I figured I should be honest.

Doing whatever you like to do to get it off your mind. That involves me playing some big video game and getting so invested in it that I either get happy over other things or get frustrated over games. Yes, it’s amazing and we are going to break a record. I’ve saved embarrassing pictures of his adorable Puckerman face too, it’s great and probably sad. I’m sure if I meet you I can give you some, she makes them ALL the time. Would you be Sebastian Kringle? That name is odd but kind of cool. You don’t have to thank me, man.

[dreamhuntcr-blog]

It’s so terrible and I’m definitely happy to have found someone who shares this opinion. Wasn’t it, like, extremely hard to get tickets? Because once I got the invitations to this arrangement, I tried getting tickets to the opening as well, but they were all sold out, which sucks. I did manage to get two tickets to the following day, so that’s good. I fucking love the new lightsaber, oh my god. Grayson as Nightwing was amazing indeed, but as the very first Robin I got to know about, he has a special place in my heart. Can’t say I’ve had the time to, sadly, but everyone’s been saying it’s good. It’s definitely nice to have a chance to do that, yes.

I’ve never been one for Instagram, but it definitely seem more calm than Facebook. Tags are such a great idea, I love the idea that you get to pick what you want to see. Only twenty? Man, that’s younger than I thought. Look forward to your chance of buying alcohol legally. There is a certain satisfaction in it.

People with that kind of view are my favorite kind of people at the time-being. Marvel and DC are great subjects and I’ve been happy to find someone who shares this excitement. Sam Evans? Not sure if I remember him, but I’ll make sure to remember the name. That sounds scary as fuck. You’ve somehow managed to get me paranoid about ice skating. Rude. Maybe if I convince Sebastian to fall whenever I do, it won’t be too bad. If you’re into International Business it sure as hell turns out awesome. Australia is cool, so that’s nice. it’s okay when they nub my fingers, but once their teeth get sharper it hurts. I see. That’s a fair point. Flying rats would be terrifying.

[introducingryderlynn]

You aren’t alone, even the producer of the movie said it was terrible because of how rushed he was to make it. He had other plans but they didn’t go through because of some other reasons. It was! I sat down at midnight until they opened and managed to snag enough. The amount of work put into getting those tickets involved a lot of quick-keys and copying + pasting. That red color along with the T-shape seriously make it great, I’m excited for the heavy amounts of ass it’s going to kick even though the person using it is probably evil. That’s a way I’ve never seen that before, but yeah, Dick Grayson is probably the strongest Robin and the smartest - I’ll give you that. I’ll fill you in quickly: They made a version of Gwen Stacy being SpiderGwen now, and Miles Morales (Ultimate Spiderman) has moved to the main universe now.

I probably post on Instragram more than the average male, but that’s just because I love pictures. Facebook has just turned into a place I look at out of boredom and responding to my Grandma because she’s always on there and doesn’t have a cellphone. Yeah, I get that a lot. Buying alcohol legally is going to be amazing, especially at restaurants.

It shouldn’t be a rare thought, but for some reason it happens more often than we think? I can talk about them all day and probably forever - it’s probably why I don’t have many friends because I always manage to talk about them.I’m sure you’ll meet him if you don’t remember him or haven’t met him, he has blonde hair and I don’t really know how else to describe him. I’m sure you’ll be fine Ice-skating! I even told Sebastian that you’d somehow be an expert as soon as you hit the ice and end up being better than him. That’s probably the best way to avoid embarrassment and conversations where he’ll say “Remember when you fell?” I’m sure it’s great, but it probably involves math and that’s m worst possible subject. I was actually playing Fallout 4 and there are these mutant rats in the game - I legit screamed one day when they came up behind me because they are terrifying. Video games have the habit of doing that to me.

[introducingryderlynn]

Alrighty.

[littlemiss-sandradee]

Oh that is really cool…We’ll have to do date costumes and you be Peter again and I’ll be her! YES! I played that once, it was on one of those demo things in a store and I fell in love. Please tell me you have that game because we need to play!

[introducingryderlynn]

It would be amazing! We’d win the contest no matter where we go because of how cool it would be. That game series is an emotional roller-coaster, and the disney characters being in the game only make it better. I have all of the games on my PS3 because of a remaster , and by all means we can play it!

[introducingryderlynn]

Alrighty.

[littlemiss-sandradee]

That’s so cool! But my Peter Parker heart is aching a little knowing that. Skylanders? Is that those weird things you put on the platforms? Sonic is such a cutie. Let’s see who else do I know about…oh! Oh! Do you know that one game..with all the Disney characters and that really handsome boy?

[introducingryderlynn]

You can look up her costume, it’s really cool! If I were a girl I would definitely be here for Halloween.Yeah, that’s exactly what it is. I had no idea Spyro was in it until I saw an advertisement KINGDOM HEARTS! Marley, you just became more awesome than you already are. The third game is coming out sometime next year and I’m super excited.

[introducingryderlynn]

Alrighty.

[dreamingofasmythechristmas]

Well, it was definitely not Sam Evans.  I don’t think this guy is a real, to use your word, nerdy, guy.  But he had the same adorableness.  A completely lost puppy dog.  Except he already had a home.  You’re right.  Everything you’ve said about me is the truth, with the exception of how nice I am.  I will agree to disagree with you on that.  Well, you’d be hard pressed to catch me in an ugly holiday sweater.  

Believe me, I understand overwhelming.  Is she back?  Is she coming back for this Berry Merry Christmas?  Do you have the chance to make things right?  Or to at least tell her you don’t know why you didn’t ask her out.  Far be it from me to disappoint a fan.  Okay that reference went right over my head; sorry.  Hey, Megastud, don’t worry your pretty little head about it.  I’ll bounce back.  And I know my style isn’t everyone’s.  Besides, it gives me more time to focus on getting Clarington to commit to an after graduation plan that is closer to Boston hopefully.  It would have gotten awkward, and your sad texts would have not only driven me nuts, but made me mad with myself.  You are doing the right thing for you.  

That is a plan I’m going to hold you to.  God, I hope I’m over it, it’s been so long, since high school, but some days I’m terrified I’m not.  Oh, I’m sure he realize how lucky he is to have his best friend with him in this new city.  I mean, I’m sure you’re doing a great job at making sure he’s having fun and not completely stressing over school.  My mom has always been a free spirit.  She’s an artist.  She paints and plays the cello.  She loved when I joined the Warblers.  The fact that I studied French as my major at Yale thrilled her.  

You?  An evil dictator?  If you’re an evil dictator then I’m Santa Claus.  I’m very sure this could in fact be your origin story, but you’re a hero not a villain.  Take my word for that.  

[introducingryderlynn]

Nerds are the best. We are pretty tolerant people when we aren’t too weird about our passion. I will somehow get you to believe how nice you are, I don’t know how but I will by the time the holidays are over. It probably wouldn’t be ugly if you had it on, you’d probably find some way to pull it off, dude.

No, and I really don’t think things would work out. She was super pretty, but I fell in love with this idea of her that and I’m not sure if she would have been that way. I’m just doomed to be single and probably have to get fake girlfriends through online and marry someone over the internet - I’m kidding, mostly. It’s a sonic reference, if you remember the smart little fox. Good luck with that plan. You’re going to hate me, but like I said, I really am sorry. At least... we figured this out now, right?

Oh I will, and it’ll be my treat to make it better. I’ll take you to the best possible. People make it seem like a good amount of time is all it takes to get over things when it isn’t the case. I’m also the one who judges his dance moves, and he wouldn’t have anyone to do that with. I’m sure he appreciates me in some way, our 80+ day snapchat story proves that. Your mom sounds awesome. Mine isn’t that creative, but she’s still amazing and the type of mom who makes anyone cookies all the time.

You could be Santa Claus! Just wear red and have a huge love of cookies.You’re a hero too dude, nice people are heroes most of the time.

[introducingryderlynn]

Alrighty.

[dreamingofasmythechristmas]

Oh this is going to be fun!  You’re right though, there is only one Ryder Lynn and you and he are only similar in passing only.  I.. no, I have a good opinion of myself, I was just being honest.  Ugly Christmas sweaters should be outlawed since we’re talking about it.  The holidays are cheesy enough.  There are nice sweaters that abound, people should wear those.  

Oh wow, that sucks.  I’m sorry to hear that.  A good guy like you doesn’t deserve something like that.  Well, if Berry does force some singing upon us, I’ll save you a song instead.  Miles is a good name; I like it.  We did a lot of charity work; and it is a good part of Frat life. That’s too funny.  You, and everyone, even me, deserve what they want.  And I can’t blame or fault you that what we want is different.  I don’t need you to sugar coat it to make me feel better, Ryder.  I’m a big boy. I’m just looking for some fun, and we can still have a different kind of it and be friends.  

New York is a huge city and I’m sure I could avoid him easily enough when I come to see you.  And if not, well maybe it’s time to leave him, and that awkwardness in the past.  Right?  That’s an idea for sure.  I’m personally more inclined to make him realize he just can’t live without me, without our friendship so close.  Well that’s the thing about mistakes, if you don’t learn from them, you are doomed to repeat them.  My father is too busy to do something like that, although he was very disappointed with my marks and did the whole helicopter parent thing my 2nd year.  My mom is a lot more relaxed though.  She knows I’ll do what I’m meant to do.  

No, you’re not really mean. But I’m not going to be a happy camper if he ends up being a good skater.  You may think you are very good at arguments, but you are taking on a future lawyer.  Oh my, yes I think Mega Stud or even Stud suits you quite well.  I just might have to call you that at this point.  

[introducingryderlynn]

If there is anyone that’s a lot like me, it’s probably Sam Evans. He may even be more of a nerd than I am - which takes a lot. You should trust my word more, everything I say about you is true and should be taken into truth. They make good pictures and fun parties though! Nice sweaters are for everyday use!

It’s completely alright. I finally got over it after a while. It was just very embarrassing at the time and the girl involved actually went to the school and..I honestly have no idea why I never asked her out officially. The situation was just..overwhelming.  I’m holding you to that song promise. You can call me Miles if you want, and I can even take Miles Prower like Tails from Sonic. Yeah..we’ll make great friends. I’ve just...I’ve seen how the hooking up thing goes and I’d hate for things to get awkward at some point in time. Plus you’d hate how many possible texts you’d get from me. I’m annoying and sad, I know. 

And if you see him, you can grab me and we’ll go a different way. You’ll even get ice cream out of it. I understand not being over things if it’s that kind of situation, so no judgement or anything here. I’m trying to do the same with Jake and make him realize his life wouldn’t be as exciting without me and our random adventures. That’s how my dad pretty much is, but he’s finally realized that I’m not going to be the lawyer he’s wanted me to be. Thankfully my mom has been on my side and not up my ass.

I’m secretly an evil dictator that you aren’t aware of. Maybe this is my origin story. Hey! Even lawyers have those challenges that they never anticipated. Daredevil proved that. I’m fine with that, I had a costume made with MegaStud on it so I’m okay with that.

[introducingryderlynn]

TEXT ✉ JYDER

Jake: lol but I still snapped so it counts!

Jake: that should be fun? At least you'll be getting extra cash while you're down here.

Jake: She's doing good. Isn't getting any time off until after Thanksgiving which kinda sucks.

Ryder: If you ruin our record, I'm going to ignore you forever.

Ryder: It will, but your phone is going to be blown up. Also, if you need a job than my dad said that you could pull some hours here.

Ryder: Holy shit, man. That's fucking awful. You know you're free to come to my place for Thanksgiving right? My mom keeps asking about you. You can snag your mom a plate too.

[scarsroses-blog]

I don’t care what they think. I care about catching some kind of seasonal virus and end up howling Christmas carols down the block like I’m possessed by the ghost of Christmas present. You should take what you can get, Ryder. 

[introducingryderlynn]

We did that in glee club, and I remember a smile or two being on your face unless i must have been so far under the Christmas spell - which is likely. Maybe you’ll change your mind when we meet up.

[introducingryderlynn]

TEXT ✉ JYDER

Jake: Believe me I was gonna snapchat you!

Jake: I know. I've been busy with moms. You been keeping busy?

Ryder: We have a record of 100 days on Snapchat, and it was almost ruined by yourself, I have you know!

Ryder: I'm getting ready to work for my dad starting tomorrow, which will mostly just be desk work and playing video games.

Ryder: How's your mom doing?

[introducingryderlynn]

Alrighty.

[littlemiss-sandradee]

I thought Gwen died? Or was that just in the movie? Your picking a movie to nerd out about rather than video games? Lame Ryder! Lame. We should talk about…Spyro! Is he still a thing?

[introducingryderlynn]

There is a comic universe where she is the one that gets bit instead of Peter and therefore becomes SpiderGwen and Peter Parker ends up dying. It’s really great, and you should check it out. Oh come on! There’s so much to nerd about and it’s hard to fix one. Well, Spyro is still a thing but he is in this thing called Skylanders. I’ve never played it but my younger brother did. Sonic is doing well!