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joshxwilliams‌

“I know I agreed to brunch, but we both know you didn’t ask me here to just eat — nevertheless glad to hear you were held up someplace safe during the whole storm ordeal. How about you start by telling me what the hell this pumkin’ spice latte thing is?”

“Incorrect, I plan to do a lot of eating. Have you had the waffles here? Definitely worth eating until you’re sick. Oh, yeah; you too. Come on, you haven’t heard of that before? It’s practically a staple with most girls these days.”

#( c. josh )

traveleravery‌

“You’re not drunk if you can lie on the floor without holding on. Come on, I can test it if you like?”

“I can’t tell if I’m not drunk enough to understand that, or too drunk.”

#( c. avery )

clayelenas

#( v. )#nsfw

eltonherculesjenn

#( v. )

joshxwilliams

It was strange given the circumstances, the usually quiet fire station had become a bustling abundance of bodies and noise. Doing what he could to ensure the generator would continue through the night no matter what they faced the firefighter had retired to handing out blankets to those in need. As he came to a finish he took in the fatigued face of the few that sat quietly alone. “I know it’s none of my business, but you look exhausted – when was the last time you slept?“

“Now there’s something everyone likes to hear.” It was easier for Jaxon to joke about a situation than reel in the worry that was continuously rising within him. It wasn’t like he dealt with storms like this back home. “The other night, I don’t know. Look, I’m fine. There’s more things to worry about than my sleep schedule. Like when this storm is even going to pass.”

#( c. josh )#( e. flood )

winonarenwick

Winnie found herself pacing, unsure of what else to do in this situation. This was the first big storm she’d been in and she had to admit it was rather terrifying. She needed something to do before she went a little stir crazy. If she were at home she’d probably root around the kitchen. At the thought, it occurred to her that they were in a fire department. “Hey,” she said, turning to someone near her. “Maybe this is a weird question under the circumstances, but do you know if there’s a kitchen somewhere?”

“Well, I’ve never actually been in a fire station before this,” he stated calmly despite his nerves being nearly on edge. “But if it’s anything like TV or movies, then I’m almost certain there’s one here. Thinking about raiding the fridge?”

#( c. winnie )#( e. flood )

axreliawnters

“Yeah, wow..– No, okay. That’s definitely not a good idea.” It felt like she’d spoken the same words over and over since closing off the building, too many people intent on their ability to survive all their own. “Look, can you..– I need help getting as many of the med kits as I can, there’s about a dozen around the place. Just.– go, take someone with you.” A quick gesture of her hand sent the surprisingly less stubborn kid off towards the few trucks still here before she turned to her new found company, frustration splitting her features as she frowned casting hues across the myriad of faces that flooded her workplace. “We’re going to have to move people upstairs,” though the firehouse was without doubt well enough quipped, there were still too many uncertainties within the parking bay.

Jaxon was trying not to get distracted by thoughts of a world he barely knew anything about. So when Aurelia came looking for assistance, he was quick to offer his help. Anything to keep his mind distracted from what was happening just outside the fire station doors. “Whatever you need me to do,” he confirmed with an affirmative nod of his head.

#( c. aurelia )#( e. flood )

traveleravery

“You know, this place is definitely not what I imagined it to be. I seriously think my assumptions have been dampened by watching too many episodes of Chicago Fire.” Typical Avery. When he should be more concerned of what was to come, he found a TV Show reference to ease his nerves. “I wonder if they’ll let us test out that fire pole. Or wait–does that mean that I want to become like a stripper, because yeah that’s definitely not something I ever want to happen.”

“I have no idea what that show is, or how accurate it is --- isn’t?” Entering into the conversation gave Jaxon a way out of worrying thoughts, as well as refraining for mentally kicking himself for coming to this town. “I think you’ll be good, if they let you. Unless you suddenly get the urge to discard clothes to an utterly ridiculous song. Then you’ll be too far gone.”

#( c. avery )#( e. flood )

cxthmpscn

“He smelt like garlic and coriander and said something about.. fantasy cosplay. Oh and bailed before dinner was even over so he could get back to his mom because she called eight times.. I’m not being funny but..– I think he ditched me, and that doesn’t even make sense.” Caitlyn hadn’t been all that interested in the first place, but encouragement from those she knew forced her to at least try, “No more blind dates, ever.”

“Whoever set you up on that one is definitely not the type of friend you need. If that bridge isn’t already burned, you need to burn it. Honestly, when has a blind date ever actually worked out?”

#( c. caitlyn )

axreliawnters

“Twenty three dollars… Did he just say..– Does it come in Beyonce’s shoe? Is it made of liquid gold? What kind of bar is this.. Unless your profit is about to cure world hunger you’re insane.” Aurelia stepped back from the crowded bar, drawing fingertips gently to the arm of her company to steady herself, “There’s no winning with that guy, he’s swinging for the other team or..– robbing everyone.. next bar?”

“Or maybe you’re just losing your touch.” Jaxon had stood back, watching the encounter between Aurelia and the bartender. “Next bar it is. Maybe you’ll have better luck with the next guy.”

#( c. aurelia )