always leaving a bitter aftertaste

So how does this work?

Yeah, totally blind. [Sighs, rubbing his face.] It’s not sensitive, it’s just what life is, alright? Look, do you know how I can get a dog? Like, any way possible?

Oh I know, but how do I know how sensitive you are with it? You could've like, punched me or started crying if I said the wrong thing and I would rather not get to the intense stuff so quickly with a blind guy.

No. Apart from those demon fuckers wandering about the woods, I haven't heard of any other animals. Getting down on your knees and begging is probably your only hope.

#c: robert

So how does this work?

This isn’t for happiness, this is a need. Like, you know, food, but for blind people, it’s a service dog.

Oh - Oh. I - are you like, totally blind? Sorry if I seem insensitive? Shit, I don't know how to handle.. sensitive topics well.

#c: robert

Oh, no, I’m not stopping you. I’m just going to be pissed to hear you screaming when some pissed off bastard tries to forcefully get you to leave.

You literally just advised me not to go against you because you’re persuasive, so you do care. No one gives a fuck about how cool you think you are, so the whole ‘tying not to care’ thing isn’t going to do anything for you. I, on the other hand, didn’t give a shit in life, and I give even less here.

Wouldn't be the first time, and I've always fought back.

I said I can be persuasive when we were talking about getting things I want. So no, I do not care what bullshit you decide to throw at me next. How cool I am? That's hilarious. No, those days are in the past. I may or may not have a reputation around here but nobody really knows me or what I'm about - even if you think you do.

#c: caryn #bitches pls

So how does this work?

If I wanted a dog or something—do I just beg for it? Make a pentagram and sacrifice someone?

I don't know of anyone who has asked and actually got any kind of pet. You could beg, but that would probably be kinda useless - seeing as they don't let us have anything that would potentially make us happy.

#c: robert

Who said I gave a shit about right and wrong anymore? But that also means the rest of these kiddies won’t play nice either, and those meatless arms of yours aren’t going to help you, then. I don’t care how persuasive you can be, because you obviously don’t know how stubborn I can be.

The thing is though, you seem to be trying to get me to not do what I want. But then again - you don't care. So what's that about?

Sounds fine to me - they don't play nice, I don't play nice. If they do, well I'll probably still fit in the "not nice" section. Stubborn, sure. Like I give a shit about changing your opinion.

#c: caryn

Just because people have hot water, doesn’t mean they’re willing to share. And you bet your ass they won’t like anyone trying to take it if they decline. We’re all dead- there are no consequences for being an asshole anymore, so fuck being nice.

I'm not dumb, and I guess I kinda agree with what you're saying. But I do things because I want to do them, I don't care if they sound right to other people or not. You have no idea how persuasive I can be, so I think it's better just to go for it.

#c: caryn

maiathierry

That sounds completely awful. I would go crazy if I couldn’t have a hot shower.

I think it’s because I stir things up a lot. I doubt they have much fun when no drama is happening.

Mhm. I like to think I can cope with things well, but you know.. I'm dead. It's all shit, so why can't I at least have a little warmth?

Yeah, I think I must piss them off with my hate for everything or something like that. But can you blame me?

#c: maia

maiathierry

I’ve had plenty of hot water lately. You’re welcome to use my shower if you’d like, promise I won’t peek.

#c: maia #hugs and kisses for maia

Ah, peeking is at the least of my worries. Its just been a while since I've had anything that wasn't freezing.

But you must be on their good side, good on you.

No, because the Gods are sick bastards. And I wouldn’t expect anyone to say yes to you without proposing the idea of joining you, because why would they let their hot water go to waste without anything in return?

#c: caryn #I see a potential sass-off

I know for sure some people do have hot water, but yeah - the Gods are sick bastards. For all you know, I could be trying to take advantage of the nice people who would let me have a lovely hot bath. Or I could be willing to offer up anything they wanted.

ainsleecalloway-deactivated2013

Oh.. Well, that was a little bit blunt.

It’s nice to meet you, Iris. What kind of things are you interested in? You shouldn’t worry, I’m quite open-minded, you see. Even in the dead of the cold.

#towopen #iris #who in the world would let u use their shower

I like to think it's a gift that comes naturally.

Alright. I like sex and cigarettes. Walking around the forest can be nice. There's shit all to do here as you probably know. I just try to occupy myself with interesting people to keep me entertained.

Is there something else to you? Apart from the obvious sweetness and your love of paint.

#c: penny

Does anybody happen to have any hot water in their apartment?

Apparently the gods don't like offering out the simple pleasures to me.

gunther-engel

For What It’s Worth | Gunther/Iris

gunther-engel

"Shock of the cold?" He echoed, arching his brows, shaking his head while he rolled his eyes. Perhaps to someone more masochistic would enjoy it, he figured. Gunther couldn’t imagine, however. He was never one to enjoy any type of self-inflicted pain. In fact, he hated when any type of pain was inflicted upon himself. Not that he couldn’t take pain, he was used to doing such. Especially during a fight, but the thrill from that came from his ability to afflict whomever it was he was attacking with damage as well. Most the time, in the heat of the moment, he didn’t even feel the blows delivered upon himself.

He laughed as she commented on sleep, giving a nod as he moved to lean against the wall of the building. “No, sleep isn’t very easy, is it?” He fumbled into his pocket, pulling out his pack of cigarettes. He quickly light one up and took a drag, blowing out smoke before he continued. “I was going to go into the forest. See if there is anything to hunt. The walls of my room have been driving me crazy, lately,” He admitted, taking another drag.

andyseok-deactivated20131127

Maybe she did deserve the roll of eyes that came her way. After all, Iris was pretty ridiculous. About as messed up as the next crazy - if you dared to dig deep enough. It's not as if she got off on pain or anything, it was just nice to feel something that she could name. Instead of confusing indescribable feelings, numbness was so much easier to endure as a sort-of replacement. Knowing that he wouldn't understand if she tried to explain , Iris just kept her mouth closed about the topic and decided to let him think whatever he wanted.

She shuffled herself around a bit, feet slippery against the ice-cladded pavement beneath them. When he replied to the sleep situation, Iris found herself wondering about how long he had been dealing with the ever-lasting insomnia, nights awake and thinking. Iris was aware of the people that had been here for sometimes even over a hundred years, and it had only been nearing twenty for her and she was still sometimes bordering suicidal. "How long has it been for you, then?"

A sigh made its way out of her mouth as she saw him take out a pack of cigarettes, cold breath visible in the air. She wanted one between her own lips. "Yeah, well, you and me both. Sure you wanna go in the forest, though? I've seen a few of those mutated animals. Pretty freaky. Though I'd love to know what would happen if someone were to butcher one of 'em."

#para #p: gunther

adelaidekanedaily

#the dead beauty

I’m sure that sounds like fun. Why not? I’m Andrew—Andy, whatever you wanna call me.

Just wanted to say that now before we indulge in your thoughts.

'Kay. I'm Iris.

So, I've been getting really bad stuff coming into my head again. I thought I had cleared of it, but - just flashbacks I don't want. I can't rest because of it, you know? Anyway - I really do need a distraction. Alcohol, sex. Lots of both. Something.

#c: andy #shush u perf

Doesn't anybody know anything around here?

Us whores have to stick together, I suppose. Is that what killed you? Mine was a coat hanger abortion. Not the best way to die but I’ll live, no pun intended.

Nope. Died back in 1932. The Great Depression where whores are killed because the pimp couldn’t make a profit with a knocked up fuck buddy.

In a way it is, but I killed myself. Seeing as it was a forced business, I wasn't very corporative with them and they didn't like it. The stuff they did - I suppose it was getting to my sanity to the point where I was just done with life altogether. Kinda funny when you think about it, I practically asked for the whole situation in the first place.

Sucks, doesn't it? What lives we led.

#c: ruth

Doesn't anybody know anything around here?

See, I never had the chance to speak up or anything. I was a whore. Whores kept their traps shut. But now I enjoy speaking out. Maybe sometimes I am harsh but I don’t really care. It’s worth it after my old life.