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[12/25/14, 10:55:12 PM] liane: [Fire stumbles into the hotel lobby, ever so slightly buzzed. He may or may not have had a few drinks at Roxanne’s dinner party earlier to ease the awkwardness of, well, not knowing anyone in Hoenn. Even after a couple of months in this region, all the faces were still unfamiliar. He punches the elevator button a few times.] [12/25/14, 11:01:07 PM] JB: [the lobby is lit by the clear display of a large television playing Home Alone for the tenth time; it was kris’s third time watching it over the past two days. phone in one hand, aluminum can in the other, she held her cell phone out to record the, i don’t know, thirtieth snap she’d sent today. her face is stoic as she repeats one of the movie’s iconic lines along with the tv: ] Keep the change. You filthy animal.

[12/25/14, 11:01:36 PM] JB: [after sending out the clip, she finishes her beverage. crushes the can. burps.]

[12/25/14, 11:06:19 PM] liane: [at this. um. assortment of pleasing noises, fire looks over his shoulder and sees a shock of blue hair in front of the TV. kris?]

[12/25/14, 11:09:55 PM] liane: Kris? [oops, did he say that out loud?]

[12/25/14, 11:10:22 PM] liane: [he cranes his head for a better view. oh. yup. that was definitely her. but at that moment the bell dings and the doors open. in a moment of panic, he….. gets in…]

[12/25/14, 11:10:59 PM] liane: [and takes the elevator up like three floors before being like. okay you should probably go talk to her. ok] [12/25/14, 11:12:11 PM] liane: [he takes the elevator back down, weirdly nervous. why. that makes no sense]

[12/25/14, 11:12:29 PM] JB: What– [at the sound of her name she whips her head around, but sees no one. huh.]

[12/25/14, 11:14:17 PM] JB: [kris stands up from the floor, scores a three-pointer in trash-ketball, and walks over to the elevator. there’s more drinks in her room–and she’s not worried about missing out on the movie.] [12/25/14, 11:15:20 PM] JB: [she pushes the button five times in rapid succession, as if that’s going to actually make the elevator come faster.]

[12/25/14, 11:15:58 PM] liane: [After a brief pause, the doors open.]

[12/25/14, 11:16:47 PM] liane: [THEIR EYES LOCK!]

[12/25/14, 11:17:43 PM] liane: UH——-

[12/25/14, 11:17:57 PM] liane: Hey….??? Kris?

[12/25/14, 11:19:40 PM] JB: [the doors open: hello darkness my old f-]

[12/25/14, 11:19:46 PM] JB: Yeeee……..yoooo.

[12/25/14, 11:20:21 PM] JB: Merry. Christmas.

[12/25/14, 11:20:34 PM] liane: Uhhhhhhh…………………. Yo……

[12/25/14, 11:20:48 PM] liane: Ye..ah. Happy holidays.

[12/25/14, 11:21:02 PM] liane: [Realizes he’s in the way and steps to the side.]

[12/25/14, 11:22:39 PM] JB: Are you going up? [that’s a stupid question, she reprimands herself. grinds her teeth. hikes up her loose sweats as subtly as possible.]

[12/25/14, 11:26:55 PM] JB: [the doors begin to come together and she extends her arm to keep them from closing between them.] [12/25/14, 11:27:12 PM] liane: Uh. Sure. [he shuffles his feet a bit. ostensibly that wouldn’t make sense, going down the elevator to go back up again. hopefully she doesn’t catch on because that would be. awkward. to explain] [12/25/14, 11:27:42 PM] liane: [tries to relax back to his usual self] How are you? Never thought I’d run into you again, let alone in Hoenn! [12/25/14, 11:30:16 PM] JB: Yup! [she runs her hands through loose hair, stands a little straighter. her right hand’s gone to her pocket and fidgets with whatever’s inside.] I’m supposed to meet up with some friends. Haha. Wow. [12/25/14, 11:30:56 PM] JB: I dunno where they at though. [12/25/14, 11:31:38 PM] JB: [glancing over at him, she realizes they’ve been standing in the elevator for nearly one minute and forty six seconds without pressing any buttons.] [12/25/14, 11:31:42 PM] JB: … [12/25/14, 11:31:43 PM] JB: what floor? [12/25/14, 11:35:12 PM] liane: [nods understandingly. kris seems like the kind of person that would know people everywhere] Oh! Like, for vacation? Yeah, it’s great, the beaches are awesome. [12/25/14, 11:35:19 PM] liane: ………. [12/25/14, 11:35:30 PM] liane: Uh. Third. [12/25/14, 11:36:53 PM] JB: [she looks at fire, at the panel of buttons, and back at him.] [12/25/14, 11:37:10 PM] JB: …there are only two floors, snrk. [12/25/14, 11:37:43 PM] JB: [with the same impatience as before, she mashes the dim glowing “2”.] [12/25/14, 11:37:51 PM] liane: Right……… [12/25/14, 11:37:53 PM] JB: [once, twice, and then four times.] [12/25/14, 11:38:15 PM] liane: Well, I meant… the roof… I just.. said 3… I dunno why. [12/25/14, 11:38:31 PM] liane: Why ya in such a hurry, Kris? [12/25/14, 11:39:45 PM] liane: [wow he is slow to react today. he leans into the corner of the elevator, trying to steady himself] [12/25/14, 11:41:07 PM] JB: Idunno. I. do that all the time with elevators. [12/25/14, 11:41:31 PM] JB: … [12/25/14, 11:41:34 PM] JB: You gonna make it? [12/25/14, 11:41:51 PM] liane: Haha… this building’s pretty old. But I gotcha. [12/25/14, 11:42:02 PM] liane: Ye……uup…. [12/25/14, 11:43:23 PM] liane: Yeah. I’m fine! I. [12/25/14, 11:43:34 PM] JB: …Allllright! Don’t fall off the roof! [something tugs at the corners of her lips, pulling up a stressed grin.] [12/25/14, 11:43:36 PM] JB: You? [12/25/14, 11:43:51 PM] JB: [ding dong. the elevator chimes as they settle on the second floor.] [12/25/14, 11:44:38 PM] liane: Yeah. Fine. No worries! [he grins lopsidedly, letting her exit first.] [12/25/14, 11:44:49 PM] liane: You’re meeting up with friends? [12/25/14, 11:45:10 PM] JB: Mm. Hibiki and Silver. [12/25/14, 11:45:22 PM] JB: [sucks in her breath and steps out into the hallway] [12/25/14, 11:46:59 PM] liane: [makes a face like his mind is blown] Whaa! No way! Nakano just hit me up the other day. I’m supposed to see him too! [12/25/14, 11:47:52 PM] JB: How ‘bout that! [12/25/14, 11:48:13 PM] JB: [bites the inside of her cheek. that came out a little strained.] [12/25/14, 11:48:18 PM] JB: Um… [12/25/14, 11:48:37 PM] JB: [the elevator doors take their sweet, animeass time to shut once more.] [12/25/14, 11:48:54 PM] JB: See you…later?

[12/25/14, 11:49:04 PM] liane: [doesn’t catch the intonation] Yeah, small world right? I guess . We all went to high school together. So that would make sense. [12/25/14, 11:49:33 PM] liane: Yeah. Good seeing you, Kris. [12/25/14, 11:50:21 PM] liane: [nods goodbye and starts….walking… to his room…. it is at the end of the hallway…] [12/25/14, 11:51:15 PM] JB: [doesn’t look over her shoulder as she heads to her room, at the opposite end of the hallway, like this is a goddam music video or something. she jiggles the door a little and looks to the side–his side–before stepping in and heading to the minifridge] [12/25/14, 11:51:21 PM] JB: (wow) [12/25/14, 11:51:50 PM] liane: (this is a slow motion trainwreck ) [12/25/14, 11:52:54 PM] liane: [enters his room and grabs a pack of camels from the nightstand] [12/25/14, 11:52:57 PM] JB: [she steps out onto the room’s modest balcony (i reckon this place is nice enough to have a little place to stand on idk), FUCK YOU [12/25/14, 11:53:16 PM] JB: YOU STOLE MY IDEA YOU IDEA THIEF] [12/25/14, 11:54:06 PM] JB: [well! kris gets on the balcony BEFORE FIRE [12/25/14, 11:54:12 PM] JB: and lights a cigarette BEFORE FIRE [12/25/14, 11:54:14 PM] JB: ] [12/25/14, 11:54:36 PM] liane: [HEY [12/25/14, 11:54:56 PM] liane: [Does the same [12/25/14, 11:55:00 PM] liane: ] [12/25/14, 11:56:04 PM] liane: [He lights the cigarette and it dangles in his mouth when he notices Kris on the other side. Raises his voice] HEY. [12/25/14, 11:58:21 PM] liane: [he’s laughing sorta, because what a coincidence, and then points up. without waiting for a response he uses the balcony as a step to climb onto the roof. idk if this is physically possible but work with me] [12/25/14, 11:58:31 PM] JB: . [12/25/14, 11:58:38 PM] liane: . :) [12/25/14, 11:58:48 PM] JB: WHAT… [12/25/14, 11:58:50 PM] JB: Are you doing… [12/25/14, 11:58:56 PM] liane: :) [12/25/14, 11:59:20 PM] liane: It’s not that far! It’s like. Two feet.. [12/26/14, 12:00:05 AM] JB: [was that an invitation? she narrows her eyes, only mildly pissed at this point, before going back inside her room.] [12/26/14, 12:00:34 AM] JB: [returns wearing a backpack.] [12/26/14, 12:01:31 AM] liane: [actually surprised to see her return, walks over to the edge since it’s a flat roof and offers her a hand] [12/26/14, 12:01:57 AM] liane: There’s food in there right? [12/26/14, 12:04:12 AM] JB: [his touch sends a jolt through her body, sparks heat that rises to her che–sike! her hand’s a little clammy, and when he helps her up, she unzips her bag.] [12/26/14, 12:04:28 AM] liane: [lets go of her hand immediately] [12/26/14, 12:05:22 AM] JB: Do you want a beer. [12/26/14, 12:05:37 AM] liane: Yes. [12/26/14, 12:06:39 AM] JB: [passes him a can] [12/26/14, 12:08:06 AM] JB: [she’s almost bewildered at how she found herself in this situation, but hell. it beats christmas movie reruns.] [12/26/14, 12:08:19 AM] JB: [sits on the roof, cross legged] [12/26/14, 12:09:14 AM] liane: [This was Not the Plan for him either, but I guess this was making the best of a strange situation…] [12/26/14, 12:09:57 AM] liane: Need another smoke? [12/26/14, 12:10:31 AM] JB: mmmmmyeah. Yeah. [12/26/14, 12:11:02 AM] JB: [pats her pockets, feeling her zippo in one and. nothing in the other.] [12/26/14, 12:12:35 AM] JB: [okay, so she left them on the balcony. whatever. that’s fine.] [12/26/14, 12:12:47 AM] JB: … [12/26/14, 12:12:49 AM] JB: …….. [12/26/14, 12:12:50 AM] liane: [hands one to her] [12/26/14, 12:13:18 AM] liane: I don’t remember you smoking in high school.

[12/26/14, 12:15:19 AM] JB: [looks off at the ocean view, not unlike a shounen anime protagonist, and takes the cig.]

[12/26/14, 12:15:57 AM] JB: It’s not that new of a hobby. [12/26/14, 12:19:15 AM] liane: [he shrugs, not pressing any further, and takes the last pull of his first cigarette. he stubs it out on the floor.] [12/26/14, 12:20:37 AM] liane: … [12/26/14, 12:21:03 AM] liane: [for some reason, he just doesn’t really feel the need to make conversation. he takes out another one from his pack] [12/26/14, 12:22:34 AM] JB: [exhales smoke] [12/26/14, 12:23:28 AM] JB: [she wants another, but won’t ask. instead, she gets started on one of the beers.] [12/26/14, 12:24:29 AM] liane: [hands her another without a word. chainsmoking is bad kids] [12/26/14, 12:25:41 AM] liane: Well, you don’t have to take it. [12/26/14, 12:25:44 AM] JB: [but hey! whoops! lighting the second with her first, she glances at him for a sec.] [12/26/14, 12:25:46 AM] JB: thanks. [12/26/14, 12:26:00 AM] liane: No prob. [12/26/14, 12:26:24 AM] liane: Thanks for the beer. [12/26/14, 12:26:35 AM] JB: Anytime.

[12/26/14, 11:30:47 PM] JB: [she opens a beer for herself and froth gathers at the can’s lip. must’ve been tossed around in the bag–which normally would be annoying. she sucks off the foam before taking a couple of gulps.] [12/26/14, 11:30:58 PM] JB: [sets her can down on the gravelly roof and wipes her nose.] [12/26/14, 11:34:02 PM] JB: so, why are you in Hoenn again? [12/26/14, 11:37:34 PM] liane: [he finishes his sip] oh… hm. I signed a contract to be here for a couple of tournaments, always wanted to battle at the maison, so here I am. [12/26/14, 11:37:50 PM] liane: also, unova was getting…. um. stale, I guess. [12/26/14, 11:37:53 PM] liane: What about you? [12/26/14, 11:38:26 PM] JB: Thing were stale for me, too. [12/26/14, 11:38:51 PM] JB: [doesn’t hesitate to finish her drink] [12/26/14, 11:39:38 PM] JB: … y'know what’s funny? [12/26/14, 11:40:34 PM] JB: we’ve been running into each other, coincidentally, accidentally, for the last like, Iunno. [12/26/14, 11:41:08 PM] JB: Year-and-a-half-ish? [12/26/14, 11:43:36 PM] liane: [looks quizzical] wait really? [12/26/14, 11:43:55 PM] liane: [i actually don’t remember] [12/26/14, 11:44:29 PM] JB: [shout out to the last two meeting threads we started hollaaaaa] [12/26/14, 11:46:53 PM] liane: oh my god. you’re right. [12/26/14, 11:47:17 PM] liane: were you at that, uh, camp thing? [12/26/14, 11:47:31 PM] JB: Yeeeeeup. [12/26/14, 11:48:13 PM] JB: [what was the point in bringing that up? eugh. her brow slightly crinkles.] [12/26/14, 11:48:26 PM] JB: [that being the run-ins. woops oughta clarify] [12/26/14, 11:48:45 PM] JB: so. i gotta ask. [12/26/14, 11:48:59 PM] liane: [inhales] [12/26/14, 11:49:15 PM] JB: why’re you talkin’ with me this time? third time the charm? [12/26/14, 11:51:39 PM] liane: [he chuckles a bit] you know, i’m asking myself the same question [12/26/14, 11:52:07 PM] liane: Why not though? I honestly… feel kind of bad that… we stopped being friends so suddenly. [12/26/14, 11:52:59 PM] JB: Mm. Yeah. [12/26/14, 11:53:06 PM] JB: me too. [12/26/14, 11:53:08 PM] JB: my bad. [12/26/14, 11:53:51 PM] JB: [fiddles with the tab of her can. grinds molars down to nubs.] [12/26/14, 11:55:55 PM] liane: [finishes his first beer and crushes the can] Yeah well, that’s all in the past. [12/26/14, 11:56:02 PM] liane: Waaaay in the past. [12/26/14, 11:56:30 PM] JB: you’re right. [12/26/14, 11:57:57 PM] JB: [there’s a glow and a buzz in her pocket that’s vying for her attention.] [12/26/14, 11:59:18 PM] JB: [checks phone briefly, scoffs, and hides it away again.] [12/27/14, 12:01:30 AM] JB: damn right [12/27/14, 12:04:41 AM] liane: [he considers checking his own phone, but he left it in his room on the table. okay. he searches his mind for something else to talk about] [12/27/14, 12:05:27 AM] liane: yeah so… a lot has obviously changed in the last year or so. what’s new? how’s, uh, petrel?

[12/27/14, 12:07:03 AM] JB: That’s! a good question! [12/27/14, 12:07:37 AM] JB: Okay, I guess. [12/27/14, 12:07:38 AM] JB: I’ve been doing a lot of travelling lately. [12/27/14, 12:07:49 AM] JB: Alone. kind of. [12/27/14, 12:09:02 AM] JB: [it hits her–she hasn’t exactly /spoken/ about the split-in-progress at length. she’d only discussed it with hika…] [12/27/14, 12:09:47 AM] liane: [eyes widen, and then starts laughing] Hahahhaaha.. Shit… Five minutes into an actual conversation I already fuck it up. [12/27/14, 12:10:14 AM] liane: Traveling is good. It’s good for the soul and all. [12/27/14, 12:10:51 AM] liane: Sorry… I guess. [12/27/14, 12:10:55 AM] liane: Or. Good for you. [12/27/14, 12:11:22 AM] JB: I’ll take the latter. [12/27/14, 12:11:26 AM] JB: Thanks. [12/27/14, 12:11:42 AM] liane: [helps himself to another beer from her backpack– she’s underage right? he’ll just buy her another] Cheers to that. [12/27/14, 12:12:34 AM] JB: [chews on her thumbnail, speaking through busy teeth.] [12/27/14, 12:12:46 AM] JB: i shoulda known sooner. [12/27/14, 12:15:19 AM] JB: uh. it’s whatever, though. [12/27/14, 12:15:47 AM] JB: [shit. now the hangnail’s bleeding. stay cool. in this entirely uncool and vulnerable position you’re wedged in.] [12/27/14, 12:16:57 AM] liane: Erm. [another pause, another sip. he’s not really good at this stuff, but at least this conversation is getting somewhere] [12/27/14, 12:17:15 AM] liane: I don’t really know you personally, but you seem like someone who sticks to their guns. [12/27/14, 12:18:34 AM] liane: [grimaces at what he just says and shrugs] you wouldn’t have known. things always change in ways you can’t anticipate. [12/27/14, 12:20:50 AM] JB: yeah, yeah. [shrugs and sucks the corner of her thumb. she decides to ignore that earlier statement.] [12/27/14, 12:22:01 AM] JB: Yeeeeee…ah. god. [12/27/14, 12:23:30 AM] liane: Haaaa.. [12/27/14, 12:25:23 AM] liane: [scratches his neck. shifts in his seat. readjusts his grip on the can] [12/27/14, 12:25:59 AM] liane: [gulps] Well, uh. My girlfriend just broke up with me a few weeks ago. Ex-girlfriend, I mean. [12/27/14, 12:26:41 AM] liane: So I’m doing that whole solo journey thing too. This Christmas kind of sucks. [12/27/14, 12:26:46 AM] JB: Tell me about it. [12/27/14, 12:27:15 AM] JB: that sucks. about your ex, I mean. [12/27/14, 12:27:31 AM] JB: are you gonna try to get back together? [12/27/14, 12:28:27 AM] liane: Yeah. Thanks. [12/27/14, 12:28:43 AM] liane: Um….. Um. I mean, I’ve been trying. No response, though. [12/27/14, 12:29:43 AM] JB: Ah- [12/27/14, 12:29:53 AM] JB: [pauses. pick your words carefully, kris.] [12/27/14, 12:30:05 AM] liane: [posture sags] I dunno.

[12/27/14, 12:30:24 AM] liane: It’s. Yeah. When these things happen I just kind of hope it’s for the best. [12/27/14, 12:30:17 AM] JB: You should stop trying. [12/27/14, 12:30:30 AM] liane: ….. Why? [12/27/14, 12:31:13 AM] JB: if she wants you, she’ll try. [12/27/14, 12:32:23 AM] liane: [frowns, processing her words] [12/27/14, 12:32:43 AM] JB: 'Sides that.. it just. might not be the same. [12/27/14, 12:34:13 AM] JB: sequels tend to suck, dude. [she laughs a little. kind of a shitty joke, but hey, it has some truth to it, right?] [12/27/14, 12:34:16 AM] liane: [it doesn’t really resonate though. stop trying??? it would take so much effort NOT to try] [12/27/14, 12:34:36 AM] liane: Uh… Personal experience? [12/27/14, 12:35:11 AM] liane: I think it… depends on how the first time ended. [12/27/14, 12:35:35 AM] JB: mmm. [12/27/14, 12:35:40 AM] JB: Yeah, you got a point. [12/27/14, 12:36:23 AM] liane: Eh, you’re right. [12/27/14, 12:36:45 AM] liane: [cracks a smile] I try too damn hard. [12/27/14, 12:37:16 AM] JB: that’s not a bad thing. it’s pretty admirable. [elbows him a little] [12/27/14, 12:37:51 AM] JB: if you need any help tryin’ to keep your distance, I suggest smashing your phone. worked really well for me. [12/27/14, 12:40:20 AM] JB: …well, until I got a new one. but yanno. [12/27/14, 12:41:03 AM] liane: Ehhhhhhh, not so sure about that. [12/27/14, 12:41:27 AM] liane: [his spirits lift a little bit] Hahahaha. Great mental image. What did you do to it? [12/27/14, 12:42:06 AM] JB: Bashed that shit against a rock. [12/27/14, 12:42:27 AM] JB: It was kinda spur of the moment, but hey. [12/27/14, 12:42:47 AM] liane: Noice [12/27/14, 12:43:10 AM] liane: Haha no that’s great. Trashing stuff is the best. [12/27/14, 12:43:16 AM] JB: I know, right?! [12/27/14, 12:43:36 AM] JB: It’s been…too long. Way too long since I did anything like that. [12/27/14, 12:44:01 AM] JB: … [12/27/14, 12:44:32 AM] JB: Yanno why we’re breaking up? [she snorts] well, duh, of course not. [12/27/14, 12:44:55 AM] liane: No idea, try me. [12/27/14, 12:45:26 AM] JB: I haven’t /really/ had fun since we all left school. [12/27/14, 12:46:08 AM] JB: I … kinda. still love him. I could pick up my phone right now. And go back. And that would be alright, it’d be easy and calm. I’d be taken care of, I guess. [12/27/14, 12:46:14 AM] JB: Comfortable… [12/27/14, 12:46:41 AM] JB: but I’d basically be holding myself back. [12/27/14, 12:47:23 AM] JB: going back to him–ah, going back to something behind me…kinda keeps me from moving forward. [12/27/14, 12:47:44 AM] JB: …[mutters to self] no shit… that sounded kinda… [12/27/14, 12:47:47 AM] JB: But yeah. [12/27/14, 12:53:49 AM] liane: [rests his head on his hands. he hasn’t worn his hat in a long time, but he wishes he had it right now to fidget with.] [12/27/14, 12:54:18 AM] liane: Yeah. Yeah. [12/27/14, 12:54:56 AM] liane: I’m sorry, but that kinda sounds like a dream to me. [12/27/14, 12:55:06 AM] liane: But, [12/27/14, 12:56:37 AM] liane: Even then, I guess we’re too young to be settling down, huh? You’ve got your whole life ahead. It’s good to keep pushing yourself. [12/27/14, 12:57:42 AM] liane: Even if it’s hard, you’re making decisions that will help you live a life more true to yourself. So that’s good. [12/27/14, 12:59:56 AM] JB: [her face settles into a tempered expression of indignance.] [12/27/14, 1:00:01 AM] JB: Yeah. That’s right. [12/27/14, 1:01:14 AM] JB: [exhales and stands up, her footing a little wobbly thanks to numbed legs.] [12/27/14, 1:01:48 AM] liane: [also takes the cue to stand up] [12/27/14, 1:01:58 AM] JB: Do you want the rest of these. [picks up her bag] [12/27/14, 1:02:45 AM] liane: No I’m good. Thanks for sharing. [12/27/14, 1:02:56 AM] JB: Yeah, no problem. [12/27/14, 1:03:33 AM] JB: [hoists the half zipped bag over her shoulder and walks towards the edge of the roof] [12/27/14, 1:04:25 AM] JB: It was nice talkin’ to you again. Hit me up sometime, if you want. I reckon I’ll be around a little while longer. [12/27/14, 1:04:32 AM] liane: [walks to the edge and stays there] [12/27/14, 1:04:57 AM] liane: Yeah, sure. I’ll be down the hall. Sorry if I wasn’t much help. [12/27/14, 1:05:08 AM] JB: Right back atcha. [12/27/14, 1:05:27 AM] liane: Okay. Goodnight then. [12/27/14, 1:06:15 AM] JB: Yup! Just holler if you decide to smash your phone. [12/27/14, 1:06:29 AM] JB: [hops off tha roof rolls 2 bed. fin] [12/27/14, 1:06:33 AM] liane: [fin]

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[12/11/16, 2:35:32 AM] JB: [picks up the phone]

[12/11/16, 2:35:44 AM] JB: H…ey!

[12/11/16, 2:35:47 AM] JB: um..

[12/11/16, 2:35:53 AM] JB: did you get home safe?

[12/11/16, 2:37:30 AM] li: H-Hey! Bebe... I-I'm glad you picked up. I'm . Yeah. Just had to take a walk, then went upstairs to my room.

[12/11/16, 2:37:41 AM] li: Are.. you still at the party...?

[12/11/16, 2:38:32 AM] JB: Uh, yes and no. I stepped out for a minute, but I might be heading back to my motel soon. It’s a little…er.

[12/11/16, 2:39:09 AM] JB: I don’t really take shots! Ahaha.

[12/11/16, 2:39:51 AM] li: Ah! Yeah! Me neither. They make me shiver in an unpleasant way...

[12/11/16, 2:40:13 AM] li: Um.

[12/11/16, 2:40:31 AM] li: Okay! Yeah! Before... that... c-can we talk about what happened..?

[12/11/16, 2:42:15 AM] JB: [maybe it’s the residual burn from the tequila shots—combined with the confrontation she’d been trying to avoid—but the knot in her stomach tightens]

[12/11/16, 2:42:31 AM] JB: …It got a little, uh, crazy, didn’t it?

[12/11/16, 2:43:46 AM] li: [inhales sharply. her eyes briefly sting and she blinks and it clears] U-u-uh... Yeah, t-that's one w-word f-for it. ...

[12/11/16, 2:45:06 AM] JB: Y……yeah.

[12/11/16, 2:45:12 AM] li: L-l-look, I just... I didn't think I... I think I... it would help if m-maybe I exp-plained. Yeah. Can I come downstairs and f-find you?

[12/11/16, 2:46:35 AM] JB: Uh… I’m on the patio outside.

[12/11/16, 2:47:24 AM] JB: I’llseeyousoon.

[12/11/16, 2:47:31 AM] JB: [hangs up hastily]

[12/11/16, 2:47:37 AM] li: Ok,ok... Seeyou!

[12/11/16, 2:48:10 AM] li: [7.234 minutes pass]

[12/11/16, 2:48:29 AM] li: [peeks in] H-hello?

[12/11/16, 2:49:15 AM] JB: [her face is light by the glow of her phone. when jasmine arrives, she pockets it and looks up]

[12/11/16, 2:49:25 AM] JB: H…hey.

[12/11/16, 2:50:31 AM] li: ....[Skittishly steps into view,] Oh. Hi...

[12/11/16, 2:50:51 AM] li: Crazy.

[12/11/16, 2:50:57 AM] JB: Yeah.

[12/11/16, 2:52:21 AM] li: ..

[12/11/16, 2:52:43 AM] JB: [the light from earlier left her face a long time ago. she skews a smile—to say it’s awkward is a massive understatement.]

[12/11/16, 2:53:08 AM] li: [wrings her hands, looking at the ground, then bb, then in the distance]

[12/11/16, 2:53:16 AM] li: Okay, I.. I don't really know where to start.

[12/11/16, 2:53:45 AM] li: U-um... H-how much of that did you see, exactly?

[12/11/16, 2:54:32 AM] JB: Um…every…thing.

[12/11/16, 2:54:48 AM] JB: I-It was like watching a car wreck.

[12/11/16, 2:56:32 AM] li: H-ha... I was definitely a passenger then.

[12/11/16, 2:59:49 AM] JB: [gulps]

[12/11/16, 3:02:30 AM] li: (!!)

[12/11/16, 3:03:52 AM] JB: …

[12/11/16, 3:03:54 AM] li: OK... Um... Y-you look like you're already expecting something...

[12/11/16, 3:04:30 AM] li: I don't know what it looks like... b-but... I

[12/11/16, 3:04:55 AM] li: Maybe I should... It'd be easiest... i-if.

[12/11/16, 3:05:36 AM] JB: …if?

[12/11/16, 3:05:58 AM] li: So there's a lot to catch up on, right...? I-I just, really wasn't expecting it all to crash together tonight, sp-specifically.. All the stuff from the p-past we didn't talk about.. until now..

[12/11/16, 3:07:01 AM] li: ...Riley and I called off the engagement a few months ago.

[12/11/16, 3:07:53 AM] li: I-I.. yeah. As you can probably tell he's, not doing well?

[12/11/16, 3:08:52 AM] JB: [frowns, trying to recall the glimpses of riley she managed to catch earlier that night]

[12/11/16, 3:09:37 AM] JB: ah… I can only imagine.

[12/11/16, 3:10:16 AM] JB: [pauses and sighs] breakups can be hard at that part of a relationship.

[12/11/16, 3:10:54 AM] li: [shakes her head] Y-yeah. I'm still trying to put together what's going on there.

[12/11/16, 3:11:47 AM] li: A-a-and! Uh! Flint's here! Flint's just being weird around me, he does that, Idon'treallyknow...

[12/11/16, 3:12:28 AM] li: I didn't see what happened while I was gone... I was on the phone... but.

[12/11/16, 3:13:23 AM] li: Yeah, I just. OK.

[12/11/16, 3:13:29 AM] li: I slept with Morty.

[12/11/16, 3:13:39 AM] li: When I was dealing with the breakup stuff, I-I-I just made a bad decision...

[12/11/16, 3:15:20 AM] li: AndIdidn'ttellyou...I didn't want to tell anyone... I was embarrassed... and didn't want to be with someone who had c-caused you so much pain. A-and it's been years, but this stuff still hurts.

[12/11/16, 3:16:09 AM] li: Aaaah...

[12/11/16, 3:17:13 AM] li: P-please say something! I, I know I chose the worst possible human, and now it's like a weird screwed up rectangle. At the time I didn't think it mattered because it was so long ago, but f-from what I saw of Flint's reaction, I don't think he's over it at least.

[12/11/16, 3:17:47 AM] JB: Ah… hnn.

[12/11/16, 3:17:52 AM] JB: Flint just…

[12/11/16, 3:18:29 AM] li: [bites lip. her face is all crumpled up]

[12/11/16, 3:19:04 AM] JB: [her words trail off as she struggles to organize her thoughts.]

[12/11/16, 3:22:00 AM] JB: [a bubble of tension had been swelling in her chest as jasmine’s words spilled out, and it bursts with a heave of a sigh.]

[12/11/16, 3:22:34 AM] JB: I just—I don’t know why you wanted to tell me this in person…?

[12/11/16, 3:23:27 AM] li: I... I thought it'd be better than a text message...

[12/11/16, 3:23:34 AM] JB: A-and I don’t know why I heard about this from…from the rumor mill…before anything else…

[12/11/16, 3:24:37 AM] li: Right... I-it was just a photo from the normal work meeting... I... it was ridiculous...

[12/11/16, 3:24:47 AM] li: I mean. I... Yeah... It's my fault.

[12/11/16, 3:25:05 AM] li: I should have told you first..

[12/11/16, 3:26:24 AM] JB: And the way he touched you like that—

[12/11/16, 3:27:49 AM] JB: …ugh. I’m sorry. I.. really feel stupid for caring about this. Ahah.

[12/11/16, 3:29:32 AM] li: [her eyes are starting to sting again.] I.. I think he was just trying to get a rise out of.. Flint or something. [she sighs, looking at her shoes. excuses, excuses.] I've been t-trying to distance myself from this but it's been hard. I don't know what I'm doing...

[12/11/16, 3:29:55 AM] li: Bebe.... You're not. I'm stupid...

[12/11/16, 3:30:14 AM] JB: [stands up from her patio chair and paces]

[12/11/16, 3:31:52 AM] li: [scrunches her face together] ...That's what I wanted to say... I really hope you'll forgive me...

[12/11/16, 3:32:02 AM] li: Even if I don't deserve it.

[12/11/16, 3:32:27 AM] JB: [comes to a stop and sighs again]

[12/11/16, 3:32:57 AM] JB: Um…

[12/11/16, 3:33:02 AM] JB: thanks for telling me.

[12/11/16, 3:33:12 AM] li: ....Y-yeah.

[12/11/16, 3:34:36 AM] JB: I… uh.

[12/11/16, 3:34:55 AM] JB: My friend’s going to pick me up any minute now, so…

[12/11/16, 3:35:04 AM] li: ..

[12/11/16, 3:35:12 AM] li: Really...

[12/11/16, 3:35:23 AM] li: Okay...

[12/11/16, 3:35:40 AM] JB: You just.

[12/11/16, 3:35:49 AM] JB: [chews the inside of her cheek for a sec]

[12/11/16, 3:36:03 AM] li: [braces herself!]

[12/11/16, 3:37:15 AM] JB: I guess it was naive of me, but I thought there were, um…limits. Y’know?

[12/11/16, 3:37:53 AM] li: [blinks]

[12/11/16, 3:38:16 AM] JB: And I wouldn’t be so weird about it—I shouldn’t be weird about it, we dated years ago—but…

[12/11/16, 3:38:27 AM] JB: You just have really, really bad timing.

[12/11/16, 3:39:35 AM] JB: [phone buzzes in her pocket]

[12/11/16, 3:40:03 AM] li: ...

[12/11/16, 3:42:10 AM] JB: [she lets it ring to voicemail, and sighs once more] I’ll, uh… be in town for a few more days.. so if you’d want to talk or something before y’all head back..

[12/11/16, 3:43:10 AM] li: ...

[12/11/16, 3:43:19 AM] li: ......

[12/11/16, 3:43:44 AM] li: Um... Yeah... If you'd be..okay.. with that...

[12/11/16, 3:44:22 AM] JB: Sure.

[12/11/16, 3:45:51 AM] JB: [pulls out her phone and sends a quick “omw” before making her way to her Friend] See you.

[12/11/16, 3:47:14 AM] li: ... Bye.

[jordanslogblog]

[12/25/14, 10:55:12 PM] liane: [Fire stumbles into the hotel lobby, ever so slightly buzzed. He may or may not have had a few drinks at Roxanne's dinner party earlier to ease the awkwardness of, well, not knowing anyone in Hoenn. Even after a couple of months in this region, all the faces were still unfamiliar. He punches the elevator button a few times.] [12/25/14, 11:01:07 PM] JB: [the lobby is lit by the clear display of a large television playing Home Alone for the tenth time; it was kris's third time watching it over the past two days. phone in one hand, aluminum can in the other, she held her cell phone out to record the, i don't know, thirtieth snap she'd sent today. her face is stoic as she repeats one of the movie's iconic lines along with the tv: ] Keep the change. You filthy animal.

[12/25/14, 11:01:36 PM] JB: [after sending out the clip, she finishes her beverage. crushes the can. burps.]

[12/25/14, 11:06:19 PM] liane: [at this. um. assortment of pleasing noises, fire looks over his shoulder and sees a shock of blue hair in front of the TV. kris?]

[12/25/14, 11:09:55 PM] liane: Kris? [oops, did he say that out loud?]

[12/25/14, 11:10:22 PM] liane: [he cranes his head for a better view. oh. yup. that was definitely her. but at that moment the bell dings and the doors open. in a moment of panic, he..... gets in...]

[12/25/14, 11:10:59 PM] liane: [and takes the elevator up like three floors before being like. okay you should probably go talk to her. ok] [12/25/14, 11:12:11 PM] liane: [he takes the elevator back down, weirdly nervous. why. that makes no sense]

[12/25/14, 11:12:29 PM] JB: What-- [at the sound of her name she whips her head around, but sees no one. huh.]

[12/25/14, 11:14:17 PM] JB: [kris stands up from the floor, scores a three-pointer in trash-ketball, and walks over to the elevator. there's more drinks in her room--and she's not worried about missing out on the movie.] [12/25/14, 11:15:20 PM] JB: [she pushes the button five times in rapid succession, as if that's going to actually make the elevator come faster.]

[12/25/14, 11:15:58 PM] liane: [After a brief pause, the doors open.]

[12/25/14, 11:16:47 PM] liane: [THEIR EYES LOCK!]

[12/25/14, 11:17:43 PM] liane: UH-------

[12/25/14, 11:17:57 PM] liane: Hey....??? Kris?

[12/25/14, 11:19:40 PM] JB: [the doors open: hello darkness my old f-]

[12/25/14, 11:19:46 PM] JB: Yeeee........yoooo.

[12/25/14, 11:20:21 PM] JB: Merry. Christmas.

[12/25/14, 11:20:34 PM] liane: Uhhhhhhh...................... Yo......

[12/25/14, 11:20:48 PM] liane: Ye..ah. Happy holidays.

[12/25/14, 11:21:02 PM] liane: [Realizes he's in the way and steps to the side.]

[12/25/14, 11:22:39 PM] JB: Are you going up? [that's a stupid question, she reprimands herself. grinds her teeth. hikes up her loose sweats as subtly as possible.]

[12/25/14, 11:26:55 PM] JB: [the doors begin to come together and she extends her arm to keep them from closing between them.] [12/25/14, 11:27:12 PM] liane: Uh. Sure. [he shuffles his feet a bit. ostensibly that wouldn't make sense, going down the elevator to go back up again. hopefully she doesn't catch on because that would be. awkward. to explain] [12/25/14, 11:27:42 PM] liane: [tries to relax back to his usual self] How are you? Never thought I'd run into you again, let alone in Hoenn! [12/25/14, 11:30:16 PM] JB: Yup! [she runs her hands through loose hair, stands a little straighter. her right hand's gone to her pocket and fidgets with whatever's inside.] I'm supposed to meet up with some friends. Haha. Wow. [12/25/14, 11:30:56 PM] JB: I dunno where they at though. [12/25/14, 11:31:38 PM] JB: [glancing over at him, she realizes they've been standing in the elevator for nearly one minute and forty six seconds without pressing any buttons.] [12/25/14, 11:31:42 PM] JB: ... [12/25/14, 11:31:43 PM] JB: what floor? [12/25/14, 11:35:12 PM] liane: [nods understandingly. kris seems like the kind of person that would know people everywhere] Oh! Like, for vacation? Yeah, it's great, the beaches are awesome. [12/25/14, 11:35:19 PM] liane: .......... [12/25/14, 11:35:30 PM] liane: Uh. Third. [12/25/14, 11:36:53 PM] JB: [she looks at fire, at the panel of buttons, and back at him.] [12/25/14, 11:37:10 PM] JB: ...there are only two floors, snrk. [12/25/14, 11:37:43 PM] JB: [with the same impatience as before, she mashes the dim glowing "2".] [12/25/14, 11:37:51 PM] liane: Right......... [12/25/14, 11:37:53 PM] JB: [once, twice, and then four times.] [12/25/14, 11:38:15 PM] liane: Well, I meant... the roof... I just.. said 3... I dunno why. [12/25/14, 11:38:31 PM] liane: Why ya in such a hurry, Kris? [12/25/14, 11:39:45 PM] liane: [wow he is slow to react today. he leans into the corner of the elevator, trying to steady himself] [12/25/14, 11:41:07 PM] JB: Idunno. I. do that all the time with elevators. [12/25/14, 11:41:31 PM] JB: ... [12/25/14, 11:41:34 PM] JB: You gonna make it? [12/25/14, 11:41:51 PM] liane: Haha... this building's pretty old. But I gotcha. [12/25/14, 11:42:02 PM] liane: Ye......uup.... [12/25/14, 11:43:23 PM] liane: Yeah. I'm fine! I. [12/25/14, 11:43:34 PM] JB: ...Allllright! Don't fall off the roof! [something tugs at the corners of her lips, pulling up a stressed grin.] [12/25/14, 11:43:36 PM] JB: You? [12/25/14, 11:43:51 PM] JB: [ding dong. the elevator chimes as they settle on the second floor.] [12/25/14, 11:44:38 PM] liane: Yeah. Fine. No worries! [he grins lopsidedly, letting her exit first.] [12/25/14, 11:44:49 PM] liane: You're meeting up with friends? [12/25/14, 11:45:10 PM] JB: Mm. Hibiki and Silver. [12/25/14, 11:45:22 PM] JB: [sucks in her breath and steps out into the hallway] [12/25/14, 11:46:59 PM] liane: [makes a face like his mind is blown] Whaa! No way! Nakano just hit me up the other day. I'm supposed to see him too! [12/25/14, 11:47:52 PM] JB: How 'bout that! [12/25/14, 11:48:13 PM] JB: [bites the inside of her cheek. that came out a little strained.] [12/25/14, 11:48:18 PM] JB: Um... [12/25/14, 11:48:37 PM] JB: [the elevator doors take their sweet, animeass time to shut once more.] [12/25/14, 11:48:54 PM] JB: See you...later?

[12/25/14, 11:49:04 PM] liane: [doesn't catch the intonation] Yeah, small world right? I guess . We all went to high school together. So that would make sense. [12/25/14, 11:49:33 PM] liane: Yeah. Good seeing you, Kris. [12/25/14, 11:50:21 PM] liane: [nods goodbye and starts....walking... to his room.... it is at the end of the hallway...] [12/25/14, 11:51:15 PM] JB: [doesn't look over her shoulder as she heads to her room, at the opposite end of the hallway, like this is a goddam music video or something. she jiggles the door a little and looks to the side--his side--before stepping in and heading to the minifridge] [12/25/14, 11:51:21 PM] JB: (wow) [12/25/14, 11:51:50 PM] liane: (this is a slow motion trainwreck ) [12/25/14, 11:52:54 PM] liane: [enters his room and grabs a pack of camels from the nightstand] [12/25/14, 11:52:57 PM] JB: [she steps out onto the room's modest balcony (i reckon this place is nice enough to have a little place to stand on idk), FUCK YOU [12/25/14, 11:53:16 PM] JB: YOU STOLE MY IDEA YOU IDEA THIEF] [12/25/14, 11:54:06 PM] JB: [well! kris gets on the balcony BEFORE FIRE [12/25/14, 11:54:12 PM] JB: and lights a cigarette BEFORE FIRE [12/25/14, 11:54:14 PM] JB: ] [12/25/14, 11:54:36 PM] liane: [HEY [12/25/14, 11:54:56 PM] liane: [Does the same [12/25/14, 11:55:00 PM] liane: ] [12/25/14, 11:56:04 PM] liane: [He lights the cigarette and it dangles in his mouth when he notices Kris on the other side. Raises his voice] HEY. [12/25/14, 11:58:21 PM] liane: [he's laughing sorta, because what a coincidence, and then points up. without waiting for a response he uses the balcony as a step to climb onto the roof. idk if this is physically possible but work with me] [12/25/14, 11:58:31 PM] JB: . [12/25/14, 11:58:38 PM] liane: . :) [12/25/14, 11:58:48 PM] JB: WHAT... [12/25/14, 11:58:50 PM] JB: Are you doing... [12/25/14, 11:58:56 PM] liane: :) [12/25/14, 11:59:20 PM] liane: It's not that far! It's like. Two feet.. [12/26/14, 12:00:05 AM] JB: [was that an invitation? she narrows her eyes, only mildly pissed at this point, before going back inside her room.] [12/26/14, 12:00:34 AM] JB: [returns wearing a backpack.] [12/26/14, 12:01:31 AM] liane: [actually surprised to see her return, walks over to the edge since it's a flat roof and offers her a hand] [12/26/14, 12:01:57 AM] liane: There's food in there right? [12/26/14, 12:04:12 AM] JB: [his touch sends a jolt through her body, sparks heat that rises to her che--sike! her hand's a little clammy, and when he helps her up, she unzips her bag.] [12/26/14, 12:04:28 AM] liane: [lets go of her hand immediately] [12/26/14, 12:05:22 AM] JB: Do you want a beer. [12/26/14, 12:05:37 AM] liane: Yes. [12/26/14, 12:06:39 AM] JB: [passes him a can] [12/26/14, 12:08:06 AM] JB: [she's almost bewildered at how she found herself in this situation, but hell. it beats christmas movie reruns.] [12/26/14, 12:08:19 AM] JB: [sits on the roof, cross legged] [12/26/14, 12:09:14 AM] liane: [This was Not the Plan for him either, but I guess this was making the best of a strange situation...] [12/26/14, 12:09:57 AM] liane: Need another smoke? [12/26/14, 12:10:31 AM] JB: mmmmmyeah. Yeah. [12/26/14, 12:11:02 AM] JB: [pats her pockets, feeling her zippo in one and. nothing in the other.] [12/26/14, 12:12:35 AM] JB: [okay, so she left them on the balcony. whatever. that's fine.] [12/26/14, 12:12:47 AM] JB: ... [12/26/14, 12:12:49 AM] JB: ........ [12/26/14, 12:12:50 AM] liane: [hands one to her] [12/26/14, 12:13:18 AM] liane: I don't remember you smoking in high school.

[12/26/14, 12:15:19 AM] JB: [looks off at the ocean view, not unlike a shounen anime protagonist, and takes the cig.]

[12/26/14, 12:15:57 AM] JB: It's not that new of a hobby. [12/26/14, 12:19:15 AM] liane: [he shrugs, not pressing any further, and takes the last pull of his first cigarette. he stubs it out on the floor.] [12/26/14, 12:20:37 AM] liane: ... [12/26/14, 12:21:03 AM] liane: [for some reason, he just doesn't really feel the need to make conversation. he takes out another one from his pack] [12/26/14, 12:22:34 AM] JB: [exhales smoke] [12/26/14, 12:23:28 AM] JB: [she wants another, but won't ask. instead, she gets started on one of the beers.] [12/26/14, 12:24:29 AM] liane: [hands her another without a word. chainsmoking is bad kids] [12/26/14, 12:25:41 AM] liane: Well, you don't have to take it. [12/26/14, 12:25:44 AM] JB: [but hey! whoops! lighting the second with her first, she glances at him for a sec.] [12/26/14, 12:25:46 AM] JB: thanks. [12/26/14, 12:26:00 AM] liane: No prob. [12/26/14, 12:26:24 AM] liane: Thanks for the beer. [12/26/14, 12:26:35 AM] JB: Anytime.

[12/26/14, 11:30:47 PM] JB: [she opens a beer for herself and froth gathers at the can's lip. must've been tossed around in the bag--which normally would be annoying. she sucks off the foam before taking a couple of gulps.] [12/26/14, 11:30:58 PM] JB: [sets her can down on the gravelly roof and wipes her nose.] [12/26/14, 11:34:02 PM] JB: so, why are you in Hoenn again? [12/26/14, 11:37:34 PM] liane: [he finishes his sip] oh... hm. I signed a contract to be here for a couple of tournaments, always wanted to battle at the maison, so here I am. [12/26/14, 11:37:50 PM] liane: also, unova was getting.... um. stale, I guess. [12/26/14, 11:37:53 PM] liane: What about you? [12/26/14, 11:38:26 PM] JB: Thing were stale for me, too. [12/26/14, 11:38:51 PM] JB: [doesn't hesitate to finish her drink] [12/26/14, 11:39:38 PM] JB: ... y'know what's funny? [12/26/14, 11:40:34 PM] JB: we've been running into each other, coincidentally, accidentally, for the last like, Iunno. [12/26/14, 11:41:08 PM] JB: Year-and-a-half-ish? [12/26/14, 11:43:36 PM] liane: [looks quizzical] wait really? [12/26/14, 11:43:55 PM] liane: [i actually don't remember] [12/26/14, 11:44:29 PM] JB: [shout out to the last two meeting threads we started hollaaaaa] [12/26/14, 11:46:53 PM] liane: oh my god. you're right. [12/26/14, 11:47:17 PM] liane: were you at that, uh, camp thing? [12/26/14, 11:47:31 PM] JB: Yeeeeeup. [12/26/14, 11:48:13 PM] JB: [what was the point in bringing that up? eugh. her brow slightly crinkles.] [12/26/14, 11:48:26 PM] JB: [that being the run-ins. woops oughta clarify] [12/26/14, 11:48:45 PM] JB: so. i gotta ask. [12/26/14, 11:48:59 PM] liane: [inhales] [12/26/14, 11:49:15 PM] JB: why're you talkin' with me this time? third time the charm? [12/26/14, 11:51:39 PM] liane: [he chuckles a bit] you know, i'm asking myself the same question [12/26/14, 11:52:07 PM] liane: Why not though? I honestly... feel kind of bad that... we stopped being friends so suddenly. [12/26/14, 11:52:59 PM] JB: Mm. Yeah. [12/26/14, 11:53:06 PM] JB: me too. [12/26/14, 11:53:08 PM] JB: my bad. [12/26/14, 11:53:51 PM] JB: [fiddles with the tab of her can. grinds molars down to nubs.] [12/26/14, 11:55:55 PM] liane: [finishes his first beer and crushes the can] Yeah well, that's all in the past. [12/26/14, 11:56:02 PM] liane: Waaaay in the past. [12/26/14, 11:56:30 PM] JB: you're right. [12/26/14, 11:57:57 PM] JB: [there's a glow and a buzz in her pocket that's vying for her attention.] [12/26/14, 11:59:18 PM] JB: [checks phone briefly, scoffs, and hides it away again.] [12/27/14, 12:01:30 AM] JB: damn right [12/27/14, 12:04:41 AM] liane: [he considers checking his own phone, but he left it in his room on the table. okay. he searches his mind for something else to talk about] [12/27/14, 12:05:27 AM] liane: yeah so... a lot has obviously changed in the last year or so. what's new? how's, uh, petrel?

[12/27/14, 12:07:03 AM] JB: That's! a good question! [12/27/14, 12:07:37 AM] JB: Okay, I guess. [12/27/14, 12:07:38 AM] JB: I've been doing a lot of travelling lately. [12/27/14, 12:07:49 AM] JB: Alone. kind of. [12/27/14, 12:09:02 AM] JB: [it hits her--she hasn't exactly /spoken/ about the split-in-progress at length. she'd only discussed it with hika...] [12/27/14, 12:09:47 AM] liane: [eyes widen, and then starts laughing] Hahahhaaha.. Shit... Five minutes into an actual conversation I already fuck it up. [12/27/14, 12:10:14 AM] liane: Traveling is good. It's good for the soul and all. [12/27/14, 12:10:51 AM] liane: Sorry... I guess. [12/27/14, 12:10:55 AM] liane: Or. Good for you. [12/27/14, 12:11:22 AM] JB: I'll take the latter. [12/27/14, 12:11:26 AM] JB: Thanks. [12/27/14, 12:11:42 AM] liane: [helps himself to another beer from her backpack-- she's underage right? he'll just buy her another] Cheers to that. [12/27/14, 12:12:34 AM] JB: [chews on her thumbnail, speaking through busy teeth.] [12/27/14, 12:12:46 AM] JB: i shoulda known sooner. [12/27/14, 12:15:19 AM] JB: uh. it's whatever, though. [12/27/14, 12:15:47 AM] JB: [shit. now the hangnail's bleeding. stay cool. in this entirely uncool and vulnerable position you're wedged in.] [12/27/14, 12:16:57 AM] liane: Erm. [another pause, another sip. he's not really good at this stuff, but at least this conversation is getting somewhere] [12/27/14, 12:17:15 AM] liane: I don't really know you personally, but you seem like someone who sticks to their guns. [12/27/14, 12:18:34 AM] liane: [grimaces at what he just says and shrugs] you wouldn't have known. things always change in ways you can't anticipate. [12/27/14, 12:20:50 AM] JB: yeah, yeah. [shrugs and sucks the corner of her thumb. she decides to ignore that earlier statement.] [12/27/14, 12:22:01 AM] JB: Yeeeeee...ah. god. [12/27/14, 12:23:30 AM] liane: Haaaa.. [12/27/14, 12:25:23 AM] liane: [scratches his neck. shifts in his seat. readjusts his grip on the can] [12/27/14, 12:25:59 AM] liane: [gulps] Well, uh. My girlfriend just broke up with me a few weeks ago. Ex-girlfriend, I mean. [12/27/14, 12:26:41 AM] liane: So I'm doing that whole solo journey thing too. This Christmas kind of sucks. [12/27/14, 12:26:46 AM] JB: Tell me about it. [12/27/14, 12:27:15 AM] JB: that sucks. about your ex, I mean. [12/27/14, 12:27:31 AM] JB: are you gonna try to get back together? [12/27/14, 12:28:27 AM] liane: Yeah. Thanks. [12/27/14, 12:28:43 AM] liane: Um..... Um. I mean, I've been trying. No response, though. [12/27/14, 12:29:43 AM] JB: Ah- [12/27/14, 12:29:53 AM] JB: [pauses. pick your words carefully, kris.] [12/27/14, 12:30:05 AM] liane: [posture sags] I dunno.

[12/27/14, 12:30:24 AM] liane: It's. Yeah. When these things happen I just kind of hope it's for the best. [12/27/14, 12:30:17 AM] JB: You should stop trying. [12/27/14, 12:30:30 AM] liane: ..... Why? [12/27/14, 12:31:13 AM] JB: if she wants you, she'll try. [12/27/14, 12:32:23 AM] liane: [frowns, processing her words] [12/27/14, 12:32:43 AM] JB: 'Sides that.. it just. might not be the same. [12/27/14, 12:34:13 AM] JB: sequels tend to suck, dude. [she laughs a little. kind of a shitty joke, but hey, it has some truth to it, right?] [12/27/14, 12:34:16 AM] liane: [it doesn't really resonate though. stop trying??? it would take so much effort NOT to try] [12/27/14, 12:34:36 AM] liane: Uh... Personal experience? [12/27/14, 12:35:11 AM] liane: I think it... depends on how the first time ended. [12/27/14, 12:35:35 AM] JB: mmm. [12/27/14, 12:35:40 AM] JB: Yeah, you got a point. [12/27/14, 12:36:23 AM] liane: Eh, you're right. [12/27/14, 12:36:45 AM] liane: [cracks a smile] I try too damn hard. [12/27/14, 12:37:16 AM] JB: that's not a bad thing. it's pretty admirable. [elbows him a little] [12/27/14, 12:37:51 AM] JB: if you need any help tryin' to keep your distance, I suggest smashing your phone. worked really well for me. [12/27/14, 12:40:20 AM] JB: ...well, until I got a new one. but yanno. [12/27/14, 12:41:03 AM] liane: Ehhhhhhh, not so sure about that. [12/27/14, 12:41:27 AM] liane: [his spirits lift a little bit] Hahahaha. Great mental image. What did you do to it? [12/27/14, 12:42:06 AM] JB: Bashed that shit against a rock. [12/27/14, 12:42:27 AM] JB: It was kinda spur of the moment, but hey. [12/27/14, 12:42:47 AM] liane: Noice [12/27/14, 12:43:10 AM] liane: Haha no that's great. Trashing stuff is the best. [12/27/14, 12:43:16 AM] JB: I know, right?! [12/27/14, 12:43:36 AM] JB: It's been...too long. Way too long since I did anything like that. [12/27/14, 12:44:01 AM] JB: ... [12/27/14, 12:44:32 AM] JB: Yanno why we're breaking up? [she snorts] well, duh, of course not. [12/27/14, 12:44:55 AM] liane: No idea, try me. [12/27/14, 12:45:26 AM] JB: I haven't /really/ had fun since we all left school. [12/27/14, 12:46:08 AM] JB: I ... kinda. still love him. I could pick up my phone right now. And go back. And that would be alright, it'd be easy and calm. I'd be taken care of, I guess. [12/27/14, 12:46:14 AM] JB: Comfortable... [12/27/14, 12:46:41 AM] JB: but I'd basically be holding myself back. [12/27/14, 12:47:23 AM] JB: going back to him--ah, going back to something behind me...kinda keeps me from moving forward. [12/27/14, 12:47:44 AM] JB: ...[mutters to self] no shit... that sounded kinda... [12/27/14, 12:47:47 AM] JB: But yeah. [12/27/14, 12:53:49 AM] liane: [rests his head on his hands. he hasn't worn his hat in a long time, but he wishes he had it right now to fidget with.] [12/27/14, 12:54:18 AM] liane: Yeah. Yeah. [12/27/14, 12:54:56 AM] liane: I'm sorry, but that kinda sounds like a dream to me. [12/27/14, 12:55:06 AM] liane: But, [12/27/14, 12:56:37 AM] liane: Even then, I guess we're too young to be settling down, huh? You've got your whole life ahead. It's good to keep pushing yourself. [12/27/14, 12:57:42 AM] liane: Even if it's hard, you're making decisions that will help you live a life more true to yourself. So that's good. [12/27/14, 12:59:56 AM] JB: [her face settles into a tempered expression of indignance.] [12/27/14, 1:00:01 AM] JB: Yeah. That's right. [12/27/14, 1:01:14 AM] JB: [exhales and stands up, her footing a little wobbly thanks to numbed legs.] [12/27/14, 1:01:48 AM] liane: [also takes the cue to stand up] [12/27/14, 1:01:58 AM] JB: Do you want the rest of these. [picks up her bag] [12/27/14, 1:02:45 AM] liane: No I'm good. Thanks for sharing. [12/27/14, 1:02:56 AM] JB: Yeah, no problem. [12/27/14, 1:03:33 AM] JB: [hoists the half zipped bag over her shoulder and walks towards the edge of the roof] [12/27/14, 1:04:25 AM] JB: It was nice talkin' to you again. Hit me up sometime, if you want. I reckon I'll be around a little while longer. [12/27/14, 1:04:32 AM] liane: [walks to the edge and stays there] [12/27/14, 1:04:57 AM] liane: Yeah, sure. I'll be down the hall. Sorry if I wasn't much help. [12/27/14, 1:05:08 AM] JB: Right back atcha. [12/27/14, 1:05:27 AM] liane: Okay. Goodnight then. [12/27/14, 1:06:15 AM] JB: Yup! Just holler if you decide to smash your phone. [12/27/14, 1:06:29 AM] JB: [hops off tha roof rolls 2 bed. fin] [12/27/14, 1:06:33 AM] liane: [fin]

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[7/20/13 1:23:25 AM] alice: hmm.... ah

[7/20/13 1:23:28 AM] alice: roxanne?

[7/20/13 1:24:21 AM] alice: *looks over his clipboard why the hell does he have a clipboard what is he leslie knope. *

[7/20/13 1:24:45 AM] alice: did you take care of that thing i asked you to take care of?

[7/20/13 1:26:40 AM] black butler: That...thing. [there's no way. there is no possible way for her to have forgotten. The Thing. The Task of upmost importance, the Thing steven had trusted her to complete. certainly. she did the thing. surely.]

[7/20/13 1:28:26 AM] black butler: I'm sorry, Mr. Stone, I can't seem to recall ... [embarrassment. failure] the thing you asked me to take care of. [disappointment]

[7/20/13 1:29:23 AM] black butler: [surely. certainly. it's in her dayplanner, printed pristinely in her notebook--it had to be--]

[7/20/13 1:29:40 AM] alice: ... i see.

[7/20/13 1:30:41 AM] alice: [ he writes a curt note down on his clipboard and stores the pen away after a quick run-through of the forms ]

[7/20/13 1:31:31 AM] alice: [ he takes a look at his watch and to her. a breath. Deliberates. ]

[7/20/13 1:31:41 AM] alice: don't worry about it, roxanne.

[7/20/13 1:31:55 AM] alice: [ he smiles. ]

[7/20/13 1:33:26 AM] alice: your dedication has offered me the opportunity to rely on your efficiency and spirit. you work hard.

[7/20/13 1:33:35 AM] alice: that's the best i can ask of you.

[7/20/13 1:34:26 AM] alice: why don't you take the rest of the night off? i'll take care of things from here.

[7/20/13 1:37:13 AM] black butler: Are you sure? I usually patrol the campers' lodgings after dark--at the very least, I could do that? [ it's going to bother her for the rest of the night. what was it, what did she overlook? if there was one task left incomplete, then she'd make it up with another one.]

[7/20/13 1:37:50 AM] black butler: I wouldn't want to burden the other counselors with my responsibilities for the evening.

[7/20/13 1:41:11 AM] alice: [ he chuckles, a light, amused, genuine chuckle. ] i'll take care of it. you do more than enough for this establishment as it is.

[7/20/13 1:42:47 AM] alice: if it puts your mind at ease, consider it your responsibility for the evening to take a personal night off. your responsibilities are no one's burden.

[7/20/13 1:46:30 AM] black butler: If you insist, then.. thank you, Mr. Stone. (uhgh frick off roxanne) [she looks up from her notebook, filled to the margins with her tentative schedule for the summer, and smiled. she wasn't particularly keen on having the night to herself, but she wouldn't object further.]

[7/20/13 1:47:46 AM] black butler: [but .. it wouldn't hurt to take a quick stroll before bed. around the campgrounds. by the cabins.]

[7/20/13 1:52:00 AM] alice: it's my pleasure. have a good night, roxanne.

[7/20/13 1:53:44 AM] alice: [ he makes a mental note to do the Thing first thing in the morning. take inventory of the science facility. place orders, reorganize mineral archives. the alarm on his phone must be rescheduled. ]

[7/20/13 1:54:48 AM] alice: [ well, it couldnt hurt to take a stroll. have a smoke. around the cabin grounds. kill two birds with one Stone haha shit ]

[7/20/13 1:55:07 AM] black butler: (ok parker)

[7/20/13 1:55:13 AM] alice: (shut up)

[7/20/13 1:58:53 AM] black butler: [gulp.] Goodnight, sir. [collecting her things in her knapsack, she leaves the room where she was working and heads for the counselors cabin, looking once behind her to ensure he wasn't close behind.]

[7/20/13 2:00:20 AM] black butler: [ He's too generous, she thinks, I don't deserve to be relieved tonight.]

[7/20/13 2:01:56 AM] black butler: [that was her justification for her little bit of overtime. after depositing her bag beside her bed, roxanne took soft steps as she began her nightly ritual.]

[7/20/13 2:15:38 AM] alice: [ the clipboard returns to its usual home on top of his desk. he shuffles through a few drawers and collects his things for the night, and leaves the science and natural resources building behind him. ]

[7/20/13 2:17:44 AM] alice: patrols, huh.... [ he mumbles to himself, pulling out a cigarette as he wandered towards the campers cabins. it was a wonder how they had a worker like roxanne who was eager and willing to take the duty of monitoring the area at night. he couldnt imagine a more banal task. ]

[7/20/13 2:19:21 AM] alice: [ his neck cranes and arms reach, tendons and fibers stretched in attempt to loosen the knots. a soft click and a small light spark at his cupped hands. exhale. ]

[7/20/13 2:25:31 AM] black butler: [a swift turn around the corner, and she hears it. someone else, someone stirring in the dark. perhaps it was her replacement for the night .. or a rebellious camper attempting to take a late-night dip in the lake. it was worth investigating, regardless of who it may or may not be.]

[7/20/13 2:27:16 AM] black butler: [instead of marching up to the stranger, she decides to wait a little before approaching. but it's the smell, the slight scent of smoke in the air that prompts a more immediate action.]

[7/20/13 2:30:45 AM] black butler: [armed with a pocket flashlight, she charged ahead.] Excuse me! [which was less of a request, more a command.] "Lights out" means "lights out", and on top of that--

[7/20/13 2:31:06 AM] black butler: Cigarettes .. are contra.. band.

[7/20/13 2:42:21 AM] alice: [ the soles of his shoes pressed down on the springy grass, somehow encouraging him to take another step, rather than a seat on the cool dewey grass. he idly weaved between each cabin, counting the brightest stars above each and trying to name the scattered constellation when an artificial light steals his attention. ]

[7/20/13 2:43:26 AM] alice: [ he pauses. the rustle was too heavy to be that of a wild pokemon, too reckless too. a voice. slowly, he turns to greet his visitor. ]

[7/20/13 2:43:45 AM] alice: [ ..... ah, it's just her. ]

[7/20/13 2:44:52 AM] alice: [ 30 degrees. the angle he cocks his head, and reviews the previous events in his head. ]

[7/20/13 2:45:18 AM] alice:  i thought you were to be taking the night to yourself, roxanne.

[7/20/13 2:48:27 AM] black butler: I--

[7/20/13 2:50:19 AM] black butler: [well This was a predicament. she had expected some unruly punk, not the composed steven stone. not her supervisor.]

[7/20/13 2:52:02 AM] black butler: Right. I was going to drop my other tasks for the night, but I. thought that doing this would act as a sort of, ah ... reimbursement. For my failed assignment.

[7/20/13 2:55:50 AM] alice: [ his head tilts down. his job description usually doesn't leave leverage for grass to touch his loafers. up again, and back to her. a short inhalation and off to the side again. it isnt shame that diverts his attention from her. ]

[7/20/13 2:57:31 AM] alice: you haven't failed anything, roxanne. quite the opposite, in fact-- i thought you had understood that. there is no need to reimburse or compensate for anything.

[7/20/13 2:57:44 AM] alice: ... why dont we go to the lake?

[7/20/13 2:57:50 AM] alice: [ he starts walking. ]

[7/20/13 2:58:02 AM] alice: [ he doesnt look behind him, smoke trailing from his mouth. ]

[7/20/13 3:05:18 AM] black butler: [before she could object, steven had already taken off, making her decision for her. unsure of what he would say next, she holds her tongue. there were thoughts to organize, sentences being stitched in her mind.]

[7/20/13 3:06:47 AM] black butler: [lips pressed in a line, she didn't speak first. not out of fear.]

[7/20/13 3:06:52 AM] black butler: This message has been removed.

[7/20/13 3:06:56 AM] black butler: (Wait

[7/20/13 3:07:07 AM] black butler: ( (y) )

[7/20/13 3:08:37 AM] alice: ( (n) )

[7/20/13 3:08:58 AM] black butler: (i forgot )

[7/20/13 3:10:14 AM] black butler: (ishhhhhh go on )

[7/20/13 3:17:10 AM] alice: [ it's a while before he locates a spot appropriate for the occasion. from their angle the moonlight is doubled in the lake's reflection, and the mountains sculpt the horizon rather than border it. he checks his watch. ]

[7/20/13 3:17:57 AM] alice: [ perhaps he should lead the conversation. or not. she'll get uncomfortable enough to begin speaking soon enough.  so he waits. no, he deliberates. ]

[7/20/13 3:20:29 AM] black butler: [now her brow furrows as she wonders what his purpose in taking her here was. this mishap had a much easier outcome, in which roxanne apologises profusely for her mistake and returns to the counselors cabin, sleeping soundly through the night without mention of the event the next day.]

[7/20/13 3:21:38 AM] black butler: [but that opportunity had come and gone, and she stands upright before him, trying not to let loose a barrage of words.]

[7/20/13 3:21:41 AM] black butler: Yes?

[7/20/13 3:22:39 AM] black butler: Is there something wrong?

[7/20/13 3:24:32 AM] alice: [ something resemble a smile cracks his expression and pours like an open faucet. it flashes for a fragment of a second, the interval from when a blink returns to a stare. ]

[7/20/13 3:24:50 AM] alice: is there?

[7/20/13 3:27:17 AM] black butler: [was this supposed to be funny? cute?]

[7/20/13 3:27:52 AM] black butler: .. So you don't think so.

[7/20/13 3:29:43 AM] alice: [ pfft. ]

[7/20/13 3:34:07 AM] black butler: Mr. Stone, what would you have done if a camper saw you? [she chooses her words carefully, but ended up spilling more personal content.]

[7/20/13 3:34:53 AM] black butler: This message has been removed.

[7/20/13 3:35:06 AM] black butler: (Dam Keyboard)

[7/20/13 3:39:11 AM] alice: [ he breathes a cloud of smoke. ]

[7/20/13 3:39:31 AM] black butler: As counselors we're role models. The kids are looking to us as examples .. So by ignoring certain behavioral standards we've placed for them, it just goes to show that it's acceptable.

[7/20/13 3:41:31 AM] black butler: And yes, being counselors does allow some freedoms, but I feel that we should emulate the standards outlined in the handbook.

[7/20/13 3:44:09 AM] alice: [ his eyes close. does she ever shut up wow amazing ]

[7/20/13 3:44:32 AM] alice: .... may i ask you a question?

[7/20/13 3:44:42 AM] black butler: of course.

[7/20/13 3:45:16 AM] alice: ....... who are you trying to impress?

[7/20/13 3:45:56 AM] alice: [ ash hits the lake surface. maybe he should step back. ]

[7/20/13 3:47:55 AM] black butler: .. Impress? [the question smacks her. sucker punch. pow, right in the kisser, knocking the wind--and the answer--right out of her.]

[7/20/13 3:48:22 AM] black butler: [well, it would. if she had an answer herself.]

[7/20/13 3:51:48 AM] alice: [ as he expected. he was hoping for some decent company, at least, but it would have to wait. forest for the trees, huh. ]

[7/20/13 3:53:56 AM] black butler: That--that wasn't my intention.

[7/20/13 3:54:13 AM] alice: are you familiar with the history of astronomy in ancient civilizations, roxanne?

[7/20/13 3:54:36 AM] alice: [ a small chuckle. ]

[7/20/13 3:56:52 AM] alice: the leading minds of their time -- philosophers, men of science -- they spent years, decades investigating the phenomenons of the natural world, trying to piece together sense from their surroundings.

[7/20/13 3:57:46 AM] black butler: [he's quick to change topic, at least, that's what she sees. her thumb rests against her flashlight's switch, running across the button. she's apt to listen.]

[7/20/13 3:58:31 AM] black butler: .. Mm.

[7/20/13 3:58:40 AM] alice: can you imagine the abject shock and dismay that would strike these men, if they learnt that the stars were just... enormous masses of burning gas and offset matter?

[7/20/13 4:00:40 AM] black butler: [she continued with her tick, fiddling with the flashlight. ah, things were piecing together now.]

[7/20/13 4:00:40 AM] alice: the very foundation of their understanding of the universe would crumble at their fingertips. their gods are nothing more than masses of burning matter.

[7/20/13 4:01:52 AM] black butler: only images they've pieced together, mm?

[7/20/13 4:03:19 AM] alice: indeed. they assigned roles to shadows that, in the end, they still cannot grasp.

[7/20/13 4:05:49 AM] black butler: ... Right.

[7/20/13 4:06:14 AM] alice: [ he puts his fingers to his lips again, sensing the last of the tobacco falter between his fingers. ]

[7/20/13 4:06:56 AM] alice: have a good night, roxanne.

[7/20/13 4:10:50 AM] black butler: [finally she pushes the switch on the flashlight, purses her lips. with a nod, she turns to leave, keeping the same expression all the way to bed.]

[jordanslogblog]

12-24

Who Ruined christmas Dinner?

Kris says: (9:17:27 PM)

[Da sine: Mom has just finished setting the table for a big family dinner. Ya glee.]

Mother says: (9:19:51 PM)

[Audrey sat down at the table, unfolding the napkin on to of her lap. With her hair pinned neatly back, she cleared her throat and looked between her husband and daughter, waiting for them to unfold their napkins. She held a hand out for each of them.] We have to say grace before eating-- this is a /holy/ day.

Kris says: (9:22:36 PM)

I--I'll be right there, mom! I'm just. washing my hands before dinner. Ahah. [Kris is in the bathroom, sitting on the toilet, pants up and phone in hand. She was actually texting a twenty eight year old man, but her parent's didn't know that. Thank god. She flushes the toilet to convince them, turns on the faucet, and sends one more message before finishing up and going to the table.]

mr kris dad hefty hefty says: (9:27:14 PM)

[He clears his throat, impatiently tapping his feet underneath the table.] Took you long enough, Kristen. The food's probably gotten cold. [Clearing his voice again, he folds his hands in his lap.] Are we ready now? 

Mother says: (9:31:19 PM)

[She gave Kris a stern look as she entered the room and sat down at the table. Fixing her posture, she gave a side glance back over at her daughter.] Kristen, would you like to say grace?

Kris says: (9:33:37 PM)

Y...eah! [She clears her throat and closes her eyes, peeking through one] Dear, uh, Jesus. Thank you for the food. .. we are about to receive....thank you...for being born...on Christmas Eve.

Kris says: (9:33:38 PM)

..

Kris says: (9:33:47 PM)

[hopes that is sufficient]

Mother says: (9:34:37 PM)

[Stares at her husband, awaiting his reaction]

Father says: (11:43:13 PM)

... [His eyes are cold, his mouth set in a straight line.] Is that all? 

Kris says: (11:44:24 PM)

[Shrugs a little and looks down.] I guess. I'm not that good at that sorta thing. Don't you normally say grace...anyhow..

Father says: (11:45:14 PM)

[Sighs.] Fine. I suppose we're all too hungry to wait even more. [He reaches over, pouring some food onto his plate before passing the spoon around.]

Kris says: (11:46:06 PM)

[She spoons a small portion of food onto her plate, eating without a word.]

Mother says: (11:50:38 PM)

[She placed her food on her plate and cleared her throat, taking small bites.] So, Kristen, how is school going?

Kris says: (11:54:31 PM)

Oh! [Kris sits up straighter in her chair, cutting some food with her fork and knife] Actually pretty good!

Kris says: (11:55:51 PM)

I'm doing pretty well actually in some classes, um.. like breeding, and drama... [tries to think of more classes oops.]

Father says: (11:57:42 PM)

Breeding..?

Kris says: (11:58:13 PM)

Yeah! Uh, Pokemon. Breeding. 

Kris says: (11:58:22 PM)

It's not my major! But I'm interested in it.

Mother says: (11:58:44 PM)

[Gives a pointedly disapproving glance in her daughter's direction] I see.

Kris says: (12:00:40 AM)

[Catches her mother's look and casts her eyes away, shoveling food into her mouth.]

Kris says: (12:01:03 AM)

Thish is really good! [gulps]

Father says: (12:01:59 AM)

[Swallows, and then nods, quietly thinking before speaking.] What about it interests you?

Kris says: (12:04:15 AM)

Well, uh...hm. I really like helping a Pokemon that was weak or little grow, I like how there are tons of different types and they all need to be taken care of differently. There's a lot of methods an' stuff I'm learning and..y.eah. I guess there's some other stuff, like, y'know when you just end up liking something?

Kris says: (12:04:29 AM)

And you can't really explain why, its like a spark, or whatever?

Kris says: (12:04:37 AM)

[smiles a little]

Mother says: (12:05:18 AM)

[Scoffs and takes a bite of her dinner, casting a glance at her husband as if to urge him to say something]

Father says: (12:08:07 AM)

I believe it's an interest that won't quite take you anywhere sufficiently, Kristen. [He wipes his mouth and stares at her with a cold, steely gaze]

Father says: (12:08:26 AM)

What do you expect to do with that kind of interest? And for the rest of your life? You can't always depend on us.

Mother says: (12:10:07 AM)

[Nods] If that is all you've been studying at that school of yours, then it seems as if it's been a waste of money on our behalf.

Kris says: (12:11:31 AM)

No, no--I've studied other things, too! And uh...I know what I want to do in the future, too, and I wouldn't have any idea if I never went to the academy. It's good, you'll like it!

Mother says: (12:12:38 AM)

Oh?

Kris says: (12:13:14 AM)

Yeah! I wanna open a business.

Kris says: (12:13:28 AM)

[sits up very straight, proud of her statement.]

Father says: (12:13:44 AM)

Oh... [looks surprised] Oh. That's... that's not what I expected. It's a good idea, it seems. What kind of business?

Kris says: (12:16:27 AM)

I want to have a Pokemon fostering center--it's a little like breeding, but instead of keeping all of the Pokemon I rehabilitate, I'll put them up for adoption. 

Kris says: (12:16:42 AM)

[looks at their faces for a moment before trying to support herself] 

Kris says: (12:17:08 AM)

There's a center in Kanto and it's really successful! They don't have anything like it in Unova, so I think if I open one, it can do well too.

Mother says: (12:20:31 AM)

[Nearly drops her fork against her plate, eyes widening. She pursed her lips and straightened up even more in her seat] I don't know if that's the right choice for you, Kristen. 

Father says: (12:21:25 AM)

I don't either. [His voice raises and his eyes narrow.] Do you really think you could keep up a business like that? 

Kris says: (12:24:15 AM)

I think so. I'm learning a lot in school! And we even went on a field trip to visit that center in Kanto I was talking about, I got some hands on experience and...I think if I got some more, I could really handle it!

Mother says: (12:26:10 AM)

No. I don't think you understand what your father said.

Kris says: (12:26:50 AM)

....Well, what /did/ he mean?

Mother says: (12:27:58 AM)

Something like that is a dream, like for children. [She spoke very curtly, not once breaking eye contact.] You are a young woman who will soon be an adult. You need to think more rationally.

Father says: (12:28:30 AM)

[nods silently, his anger brewing underneath his calm exterior.]

Father says: (12:28:49 AM)

the fact that you were even considering this-- that we would accept this? What has gotten into you, kristen?

Kris says: (12:40:22 AM)

I--I am being rational! We're. I'm working really hard so I can buy a place, I got a job, I feel like this is the one thing I'm really good at, too! [She's starting to raise her voice, obviously getting frustrated.] 

Mother says: (12:46:06 AM)

[Just as quickly, Audrey dropped her fork against her plate, the clattering sound resonating throughout the dining room. Her voice raised in pitch as she looked at Kris severely.] Well, whether or not you're good at it, it's not a viable option for you. Our daughter will /not/ throw away her future on a silly dream because she's /good/ at something. 

Mother says: (12:46:07 AM)

You should discard this dream, Kristen, you're being delusional. 

Kris says: (12:52:13 AM)

How am I being delusional?! [Kris keeps her hands, now balled into shaking fists, in her lap. Her mother's sudden assault has obviously cut her down, but she refuses to give this up.] If I just put 110% into this, I know I can do it!

Mother says: (12:54:59 AM)

Something like this is complicated and takes time and money that you don't have. You will continue your schooling like a normal girl and get a degree to get a reasonable job that won't consume your entire life like this. 

Kris says: (1:00:03 AM)

I-I /want/ it to consume my life--I love raising Pokemon, okay?! It's like...it just fits, I dunno, I can't explain it--

Dad? [In an act of desperation, she looks to her father.]

Father says: (1:01:57 AM)

...

Father says: (1:02:10 AM)

[He presses his lips together, shaking his head.] No.

Father says: (1:02:13 AM)

This is for your own good. 

Father says: (1:02:18 AM)

Listen to your mother.

Kris says: (1:05:24 AM)

[Her trembling lips curl into a strong frown. She knows her father well, once a reliable ally, was very resolute and firm with his decisions and now her arguments would be useless. She lets out a growl-like noise of frustration and slumps down into her seat.]

Father says: (1:06:58 AM)

[meanwhile, flint rides by on a bike, yells obscenities, and bikes down her neighborhood]

Mother says: (1:07:31 AM)

[Smiles in triumph and goes back to eating her food]

Father says: (1:07:45 AM)

...

Father says: (1:07:55 AM)

[He looks down at his food, pushing it with his fork, slightly absentminded.]

Kris says: (1:09:01 AM)

...Can I get up.

Kris says: (1:09:10 AM)

Can I go.

Mother says: (1:09:11 AM)

I suppose.

Father says: (1:10:50 AM)

...

Kris says: (1:11:17 AM)

[pulls out her chair, stands up, and stomps up to her room. Slams the door behind her.]

[jordanslogblog]

11-9, streamers

gay,

[slowly making his way to his apartment, checking the halls for potential traps before pausing in front of his door, wary of even the doorknob as well as the entire frame in and of itself. carefully, he opens the door and pushes it, looking inside before taking a careful step in......]

Kris: (9:25:17 PM)

[SURPRISE! He is greeted by colorful streamers attached to the doorframe, and more hanging from the ceiling. There are some balloons that have been blown up, maybe five, scattered across the floor. Apparently she got lazier. more decor leads to the kitchen, with some short streamers hanging from a set dinner table. awawaw]

Petrel: (9:34:58 PM)

[Smiling, he steps in and looks around, blowing a streamer out of his face before closing the door. He tosses his keys onto a table and walks a bit further into the apartment, pausing at the frame before peeking into the kitchen, looking at the table] Kris ..?

Kris: (9:39:49 PM)

Don't look!! [she nearly barks at him, quickly scooping food onto the two plates in a hasty effort to have everything presentable before he noticed] ...Okay, take a seat, open your eyes. [she's standing by her own plate of fettuccine , looking quite ridiculous with her shirt sleeves rolled up to her shoulders and streamers wrapped around her arms and waist]

Kris: (9:39:50 PM)

...

Everything...you love...is steamers. Even the food. 

Petrel: (9:42:13 PM)

Oh-- [spins around so as not to see whatever was going on and instead he stumbles over to the table, sitting before eventually opening his eyes] You ... are you. wrapped in streamers. [he lifts his hand to cover his mouth as he laughs, shaking his head] You're insane. It's cute.

Kris: (9:45:07 PM)

[cracks up, breaking into a spurt of loud laughter.] You're the weird one! Ha, what's with you and streamers anyways, I don't get it. [she tiptoes over to him and leans in close, kissing over his hand.] 

Petrel: (9:49:50 PM)

There's nothing with me and streamers! It was one time, I just wrapped the coffee table. [laughing again, moving his hand and lifting his head to kiss her directly.] Thank you, Kristen.

Kris: (9:51:49 PM)

You wrapped the coffee table and let it stay that way until your Scoliopede tore it down.. [shakes her arms, letting the streamers fall to the floor, before pulling out her chair and sitting down opposite his plate.] Go ahead and eat!! Er, I think you're better at pasta than me, but I wanted to try it. So tell me what you think, okay?

Petrel: (9:56:25 PM)

I thought it looked nice. [frowns a little, shrugging before taking the time to glance at the plate before looking back up to her] It looks alright to me, but I guess I won't know until I try it. [picks up the fork, pushing it around on his plate]

Kris: (9:57:31 PM)

[watches him eagerly, having a taste for herself.] ... I think it's okay. I've cooked better, but this is alright. 

Petrel: (9:59:10 PM)

[takes a bit and tastes it, taking an exaggeratedly long time to provide the verdict] .... [but he smiles, nodding to her before taking another forkful] It's good, I like it.

Kris: (10:00:55 PM)

[she's quite pleased to hear that and it shows when she lights up with a grin] Ya think so? [speaks with her mouthful] I'm glad, 'cause I know you eat pasta a lot so you probably've tasted some really good stuff. I'm not the best at this kind of cooking, but I wanted to surprise you with something nice. 

Petrel: (10:03:12 PM)

[eats a little more, nodding along with what she was saying] You're good at cooking, I think. We could try making something together sometime, and see how that turns out. [pausing, he grins at her again] It's really nice. And I'm surprised.

Kris: (10:05:15 PM)

Can we? I'd really like that. [continues to attack her plate, slowing down only when the amount of pasta has greatly decreased. now and then she'll glance up and look over at Petrel's food, then his hand, then at Petrel himself. happy.] .. 

Petrel: (10:13:49 PM)

Maybe we can teach each other something. It'll be fun. [goes back to eating, quickly finishing up the majority of what was on his plate before he sat back, letting out a content sigh] Mmn ... that was good, yeah. You're good at cooking.

Kris: (10:17:38 PM)

[props her elbows on the table, resting her chin in her hands] Thanks, heh. One of my finer hidden talents, if I do say so myself. [lets out a sigh of contentment] ..Oh! Hey, I forgot to ask you..

Petrel: (10:19:09 PM)

It's a good talent. I'm impressed. [opens his mouth like he's about to say something else, but the thought slips his mind when she mentions asking him something] Hm? What's up?

Kris: (10:19:42 PM)

Do you want to be streamer-ed too?

Petrel: (10:20:16 PM)

... sure. Let's go for it.

Kris: (10:24:28 PM)

[leaves the table for a moment, returning with rainbow streamers. she wraps some around his head like a bandage, humming a tune to herself.] 

Kris: (10:24:30 PM)

Petrel?

Petrel: (10:25:10 PM)

[settles into the chair and prepares to be streamer-ed, sitting up a little more than he had been] .. yeah?

Kris: (10:27:08 PM)

I'm really happy to have you, y'know. [twirls a lock of his hair around her finger]

Petrel: (10:27:47 PM)

Ah ... [chuckles] I am, too. To have you, I mean. I'm lucky.

Kris: (10:30:28 PM)

[starts to wrap his left arm from the wrist up] Uh...do you mind me asking you something?

Petrel: (10:31:04 PM)

Yeah, sure .. go ahead. [tilts his head a little, managing to glance up at her]

Kris: (10:31:46 PM)

You don't have a best friend, do you? Did you?

Petrel: (10:32:26 PM)

... hmn. Nah, I don't think I really do. I didn't really when I was younger, either. 

Kris: (10:34:33 PM)

Mm. [begins on his right arm] Did you ever really get lonely or whatever?

Petrel: (10:36:31 PM)

Eh ... not really. I had friends, just never a best friend. I was alright.

Kris: (10:39:46 PM)

Hmm. [now she's tying him to the chair. with. streamers.] I didn't really figure you'd keep one, no offense, but I was curious.

Petrel: (10:40:54 PM)

Aha, that's alright. I'm not offended.

Petrel: (10:41:16 PM)

Never felt the need for one, you know? I was fine as I was.

Kris: (10:42:21 PM)

Mm, yeah. I understand. Well--actually no, not really. I kinda had a "falling out"? And I'm kinda...just with myself. 

Petrel: (10:43:08 PM)

... a falling out? [frowns under the streamers] Wanna ... talk? I'll just listen, if you want.

Kris: (10:44:16 PM)

[sighs again, this time more strained than before.] Yeah, I guess it'll help. 

Kris: (10:47:22 PM)

[sets her fingers back in his hair] Hibiki had been acting weird and I called him out on it, then he says some stuff about how I've changed and how I've become "the exact type of person he hates". 

You know what's stupid? He had a problem with me and he never had the balls to actually, y'know, talk to me about it? Like he was just gonna do nothing, like he didn't care or anything.

Petrel: (10:51:01 PM)

... the type of person he hates? [frowns again, to himself] That doesn't really make sense, I don't think. He's always seemed like the type who would confront someone if he had an issue. That might be wrong, but ... mmn. It seems weird that he wouldn't, especially since you're such good friends.

Kris: (10:53:12 PM)

Yeah. He was all like, "you call the shots now and yadda", blah...tch. I'm not entirely sorry, I'm sorry for pushing him away? 

Petrel: (10:54:36 PM)

I get it. But it doesn't seem right that he decided to just act like it didn't matter. Do you want to try and fix things?

Kris: (10:56:59 PM)

..Yes and no. [tangles her fingers in his poof of hair] I feel kind of alone, but I'm happy with who I am. I think he'd want me to change back to whatever he liked. 

Petrel: (10:57:56 PM)

Mmn ... well, I'm still right here, so you're not alone. I wouldn't want you to change just for that. It's not like you.

Kris: (10:59:40 PM)

[smiles a little, huffing.] Hah, you're right, it's /not/ like me. I wouldn't change for anyone but myself, I don't think. [pauses] Maybe for you. Maybe. Possibly.

If it's like, a change of clothes, yeah, totally.

Petrel: (11:00:26 PM)

You'd change your clothes for me. That's touching.

Kris: (11:01:55 PM)

Oh yeah, I'm a sweetheart. [moves her head towards the side of his face and kisses his cheek] I'd change out of them-- [snickers]

Petrel: (11:02:10 PM)

Oh. Is that right.

Kris: (11:02:39 PM)

It most certainly is.

Petrel: (11:03:04 PM)

That's an interesting turn of events.

Kris: (11:04:14 PM)

Isn't it. [returns to the streamers, wrapping some around his neck]

Petrel: (11:05:37 PM)

Absolutely-- [squirms a little in the seat, stretching his arm] Are you mummifying me.

Kris: (11:06:33 PM)

Hey! Not a bad idea! [wraps some more around his head, covering his hair] 

Petrel: (11:08:06 PM)

Thank you.

Kris: (11:08:43 PM)

You're very welcome. [when she's finished, she plops into his lap]

Petrel: (11:08:57 PM)

I don't think I can move.

Kris: (11:10:54 PM)

That's too bad. [repositions herself so that she's facing him, leans in, and hovers her lips above his before whispering] I'm going to steal something very important now. 

Petrel: (11:12:29 PM)

Hmmn ..? [raises his eyebrows, unable to do much else at the moment] And what's that?

Kris: (11:14:29 PM)

Secret. You'll find out later. [pulls on his cheek] Heh.. 

Kris: (11:14:34 PM)

Now if you'll excuse me...

Petrel: (11:15:13 PM)

... [frowns] Fine. I will eagerly await it.

Kris: (11:19:55 PM)

[hops off his lap and leaves the room, stalling a while. her laughter can be heard throughout the apartment before she returns, her small treasure in pocket.] 

Kris: (11:20:01 PM)

I'm all done..!

Petrel: (11:20:15 PM)

.... What did you do ....

Kris: (11:20:23 PM)

I took what a wanted, that's all. 

[grins]

Kris: (11:20:32 PM)

Do you want me to cut you loose?

Petrel: (11:24:24 PM)

What did you w-- ... did you take my wallet? [pauses] That'd be good, thanks.

Kris: (11:24:58 PM)

Nope, I left every last dollar in place. [tears through the streamers by hand, freeing his arms]

Petrel: (11:25:52 PM)

I'm impressed. [moves his arms a little, stretching them even though they hadn't been restricted for very long\

Kris: (11:28:13 PM)

[takes his hand in hers] Are you gonna take another guess?

Petrel: (11:28:34 PM)

My ... lighter?

Kris: (11:29:31 PM)

No...that doesn't have any use to me, so no.

Petrel: (11:30:02 PM)

I didn't think so. It was the first thing that came to mind. What is it.

Kris: (11:30:51 PM)

Definitely not your housekey.

Petrel: (11:31:04 PM)

Why do you have my housekey.

Kris: (11:31:26 PM)

I dunno, why d'you think?

Petrel: (11:31:57 PM)

Are you going to evict me.

Kris: (11:33:30 PM)

Nnn..o, I just wanted to let myself in later. 

Petrel: (11:34:01 PM)

That's fine. You can have it.

Kris: (11:35:57 PM)

I can? [pulls out the key, tossing it up in the air before catching and pocketing it again] Hmm, well since I did /steal/ it I wasn't plannin' on returning it....

Petrel: (11:37:16 PM)

Nope. You can have that one, I've got a spare.

I didn't expect to get it back from you anyway.

Kris: (11:39:28 PM)

You're getting to know me too well, Pet. [kicks the fallen streamers out of her way and stands behind his chair, leaning her chin down on his shoulder]

Petrel: (11:40:32 PM)

[leans his head back a little] Just don't come in and ransack my house when I'm not here.

Kris: (11:41:26 PM)

Like I did tonight? 

Petrel: (11:41:46 PM)

Yes. Like tonight.

Petrel: (11:42:00 PM)

I can forgive tonight, though, since it was cute.

Kris: (11:43:40 PM)

Okay, okay... I'll only cute-up your house.

Petrel: (11:44:07 PM)

I guess I could tolerate that.

Kris: (11:45:02 PM)

Hey.

Petrel: (11:45:26 PM)

Hm?

Kris: (11:45:42 PM)

Kiss me goodnight?

Petrel: (11:47:24 PM)

Of course. [leans towards her and pauses briefly before kissing her, smiling gently] I love you.

Kris: (11:48:41 PM)

I love you, too. [pulls him back in for another kiss] 

Kris: (11:48:59 PM)

See you later?

Petrel: (11:49:25 PM)

Mmn .. yeah, later. [nods] I'll see you.

[jordanslogblog]

grounded, 11-2

too lazy to format this xDddD

Jordanbb says: (1:27:02 AM)

hey..

petilil says: (1:27:05 AM)

um

petilil says: (1:27:06 AM)

hey??

petilil says: (1:27:27 AM)

whats up?

Jordanbb says: (1:27:51 AM)

i don't wanna beat around the bush i'm just gonna come out and say it 

petilil says: (1:28:00 AM)

..uh, okay

Jordanbb says: (1:28:17 AM)

[......words get caught in throat hm] 

petilil says: (1:28:23 AM)

...

petilil says: (1:28:30 AM)

[stands there kind of awkwardly]

Jordanbb says: (1:28:40 AM)

[also stands there also awkwardly]

petilil says: (1:29:25 AM)

well?

Jordanbb says: (1:30:35 AM)

uh

petilil says: (1:31:26 AM)

kris

petilil says: (1:31:30 AM)

spit it ou

petilil says: (1:31:31 AM)

t

Jordanbb says: (1:32:11 AM)

do you ever feel like 

Jordanbb says: (1:32:28 AM)

you get caught up in a routine for years and years and even when you don't care anymore you still go through with it, like, wow

petilil says: (1:32:53 AM)

you are kind of beating around the bush

petilil says: (1:32:59 AM)

but i'm pretty sure i get it

Jordanbb says: (1:33:03 AM)

yeah

Jordanbb says: (1:33:08 AM)

i mean what do you say 

Jordanbb says: (1:33:17 AM)

what can you say

petilil says: (1:33:24 AM)

i can't do anything about it

Jordanbb says: (1:33:26 AM)

yeah

petilil says: (1:33:28 AM)

it's your life, haha

Jordanbb says: (1:33:32 AM)

it's yours too yknow 

petilil says: (1:33:36 AM)

not really

Jordanbb says: (1:33:42 AM)

how's that 

petilil says: (1:33:51 AM)

aren't you the one that always calls the shots now

petilil says: (1:33:58 AM)

without warning anyone

petilil says: (1:34:02 AM)

without saying anything

petilil says: (1:34:14 AM)

without contacting your best friend and stuff

Jordanbb says: (1:35:34 AM)

what..do you mean (wow im really dense tonight xdDd)

petilil says: (1:35:43 AM)

(ITS OKAYFISMFM)

petilil says: (1:35:45 AM)

i dunno

petilil says: (1:35:49 AM)

what DO i mean

petilil says: (1:35:52 AM)

what do you mean

Jordanbb says: (1:36:45 AM)

i mean, i dunno, i guess you changed? i changed? 

petilil says: (1:37:13 AM)

i think

petilil says: (1:37:15 AM)

you changed

petilil says: (1:37:21 AM)

first

petilil says: (1:37:32 AM)

i didn't like it

petilil says: (1:37:38 AM)

so of course i changed

Jordanbb says: (1:37:45 AM)

why didn't you say anything?

petilil says: (1:38:10 AM)

what was i supposed to say?

petilil says: (1:38:28 AM)

"kris, you're becoming the exact type of person i disagree with"??

petilil says: (1:38:35 AM)

it's not

petilil says: (1:38:46 AM)

cool

petilil says: (1:38:46 AM)

it's not cute

petilil says: (1:38:52 AM)

i miss you, i guess

petilil says: (1:38:55 AM)

but i more so miss

petilil says: (1:38:58 AM)

you know

petilil says: (1:38:59 AM)

kris.

petilil says: (1:39:09 AM)

not whoever you're trying to be

petilil says: (1:39:22 AM)

or whoever you're becoming, in any case

Jordanbb says: (1:41:48 AM)

y...eah, that's exactly what you shoulda told me. what have i done wrong, or whatever, i wanna know straight up, i don't care if it makes me feel bad, i'd wanna fix it. 

Jordanbb says: (1:42:13 AM)

i figured i changed some, but i didn't know just..by how much?

petilil says: (1:42:59 AM)

i don't think it can be fixed at this point?

petilil says: (1:43:07 AM)

i should have said something before

petilil says: (1:43:11 AM)

but i don't know

petilil says: (1:43:16 AM)

i think maybe

petilil says: (1:43:26 AM)

i think hika probably noticed it too possibly

petilil says: (1:43:57 AM)

especially recently -

petilil says: (1:44:02 AM)

the whole stuco thing?

petilil says: (1:44:12 AM)

seriously, we weren't warned at all

petilil says: (1:44:21 AM)

it was...very inconsiderate

petilil says: (1:44:29 AM)

and i don't know

petilil says: (1:44:35 AM)

i'm starting to think

petilil says: (1:44:38 AM)

it...s..

petilil says: (1:44:42 AM)

all about you?

petilil says: (1:45:01 AM)

or that's how it is in your mind, anyway? but i can't really say

petilil says: (1:45:05 AM)

it's just an observation

Jordanbb says: (1:51:32 AM)

... [stays speechless, left honestly without anything to say because there's nothing to defend.]

Jordanbb says: (1:51:37 AM)

o..h.

petilil says: (1:52:07 AM)

...yeah.

petilil says: (1:52:10 AM)

that's... all.

Jordanbb says: (1:53:29 AM)

[gulps]

Jordanbb says: (1:53:50 AM)

well.. i um. i really can't argue with you.

petilil says: (1:57:13 AM)

...i

petilil says: (1:57:16 AM)

hate to say this but

petilil says: (1:57:17 AM)

i know

petilil says: (1:57:20 AM)

i dunno

petilil says: (1:57:25 AM)

is that all you had to say?

Jordanbb says: (1:58:57 AM)

uh...yeah, actually. 

Jordanbb says: (1:59:19 AM)

.. sorry. i'll see you around, or whatever. 

[jordanslogblog]

10-25

im goin 2 jail

Jordanbb says: (7:25:30 PM)

[dials petrel's phone number ha] Hey. "Dad", I guess I have a lot to tell...you, about tonight, but that can wait for when ya get here! Ha! Ha..ha. I'matthepolicestation.

bri says: (7:29:18 PM)

[almost doesn't answer the phone but at the last second decides to anyway] You're-- ..... what? What the hell-- ... [pauses] I'll be right there.

Jordanbb says: (7:31:52 PM)

Super. Thanks. a million. [hangs up the phone and goes back under the supervision of an officer, sits a group of punks that were taken in with her.]

bri says: (7:34:30 PM)

[whips up a quick disguise because really given his criminal status it wouldn't be smart to walk into a police station even if it's three regions over, then grabs his wallet and keys and etc before heading out and driving to the police station]

bri says: (7:34:51 PM)

[eventually walks in and speaks with the receptionist and is brought back to the holding area] .......

Jordanbb says: (7:38:27 PM)

... [looks up at Petrel, then glances away, muttering something to the guy next to her and elbowing him in the side] 

Jordanbb says: (7:38:35 PM)

Hey...dad.

bri says: (7:39:20 PM)

Kristen.

Jordanbb says: (7:43:31 PM)

H....aha. [clears throat and goes over towards him] So. I need. to be bailed out. [looks down at her feet]

bri says: (7:46:06 PM)

[stares at her, completely stone faced, eyebrows raised] I'm sure. I'll be right back. [goes and disappears for a couple minutes to pay or w/e, coming back in a couple minutes later and nodding to the officer] Let's go.

Jordanbb says: (7:49:01 PM)

[looks back at the group, then nods.] Yeah, I'm coming. [goes to follow him out, keeping a step behind him]

bri says: (7:49:45 PM)

[goes out to his car and gets in, starting it up after she's in and settled]

bri says: (7:49:53 PM)

[drives off but doesn't say anything]

Jordanbb says: (7:51:04 PM)

... [stays quiet and looks out the window on the ride back]

bri says: (7:52:41 PM)

[stays silently the entire way back, pulling up and parking, then getting out and heading right up to the front door]

Jordanbb says: (7:55:23 PM)

Ah. [opens her door and steps out of the car] I...should go back home. Thank you for pickin' me up.

bri says: (7:56:33 PM)

Wait a minute. Come in.

Jordanbb says: (7:57:50 PM)

Do I have..

Jordanbb says: (7:57:53 PM)

Okay.

bri says: (7:58:43 PM)

Unless you'd rather have this discussion tomorrow. But I don't think I wanna do that on your birthday.

Jordanbb says: (8:00:17 PM)

[sighs and goes inside, closing the door behind her and leaning against it with a frown]

bri says: (8:01:37 PM)

[goes and cleans himself off, coming back out with his regular face] So. What happened?

Jordanbb says: (8:03:13 PM)

[is still standing against the door] Well...I thought, "why not have a fun night on my last day as a kid".

bri says: (8:03:43 PM)

Is that right.

Jordanbb says: (8:03:57 PM)

Y..eah. 

Jordanbb says: (8:04:33 PM)

So. I called my friends and we hung out. 

bri says: (8:04:50 PM)

I see.

bri says: (8:05:03 PM)

What exactly did you do that warranted being arrested?

Jordanbb says: (8:06:37 PM)

I rode a bike.

bri says: (8:07:05 PM)

[raises his eyebrows and frowns] Is that all.

Jordanbb says: (8:07:21 PM)

My friends rode bikes too.

bri says: (8:07:45 PM)

So where do the cops play into this?

Jordanbb says: (8:09:53 PM)

The bikes might've been loud. And uh, we had some drinks and maybe did some other stuff. 

bri says: (8:11:14 PM)

Aha, so there's a twist. What kind of stuff?

Jordanbb says: (8:12:40 PM)

...Fun stuff.

bri says: (8:13:10 PM)

Fun. Stuff.

Jordanbb says: (8:13:57 PM)

Yanno!

bri says: (8:14:19 PM)

No, I don't. Wanna elaborate?

Jordanbb says: (8:14:41 PM)

n...ot really, no.

bri says: (8:15:13 PM)

And why is that.

Jordanbb says: (8:16:51 PM)

It's not really important. It's just the same kinda stuff I always do? Kinda?

bri says: (8:17:03 PM)

So why can't you tell me?

Jordanbb says: (8:18:23 PM)

..Uuhhh..

bri says: (8:18:47 PM)

.........

Jordanbb says: (8:21:36 PM)

Is it really important?

bri says: (8:21:59 PM)

Yeah, I think it is. 

Jordanbb says: (8:22:49 PM)

..

Jordanbb says: (8:24:02 PM)

Well, the place we hang out is pretty small, so we went to Castelia and kinda messed...shit up a little bit. 

bri says: (8:24:50 PM)

I see. Messed up what, exactly?

Jordanbb says: (8:26:15 PM)

Just...stuff. Smashed stuff, tagged...stuff. 

bri says: (8:26:39 PM)

Interesting. 

bri says: (8:27:43 PM)

[pauses again, then shakes his head] Honestly ... what the hell were you thinking, Kris? Do you realize how close you cut it? If you'd done this even a couple hour later you'd be in a hell of a lot more trouble than just a walk of shame out of the police station.

Jordanbb says: (8:32:35 PM)

I was /thinking/ why not have fun now? Instead of when I'm an adult or when I'm old and can't do whatever I want anymore? Besides, I'm not gonna get caught again; I'll just go hang out someplace else, problem solved. 

bri says: (8:42:29 PM)

I-- [exhales heavily, reaching up and running a hand through his hair] Do you understand how stupid it is? Running off into the city after a couple drinks with a bunch of guys? Those alleys are dangerous, Kris. You can take care of yourself--and I don't doubt that--but what happens when three, four, even five bigger guys happen to see you? [sighs again, turning and pacing for a couple seconds] It's... it's fucking idiotic. You know, I don't even care about the getting arrested part. I'm a criminal, right? It'd be hypocritical if I scolded you for that. But--fuck, just think about it. You get cornered, the guys--your friends--get knocked out because they can't think straight, and that's it. You're gone. Did you even /think/?

Jordanbb says: (8:50:48 PM)

[shrinks against the wall, as if she can feel his disappointment emanating from him and his words] Nnn.. [mumbles a response, eyes fixed on her feet.] 

Jordanbb says: (8:51:20 PM)

I'm not gonna do that again..

bri says: (8:56:09 PM)

[sighs again, pushing his hair back as he shoves his other hand into the pocket of his pants] Look, I-- ... [turns and glances at her, stepping over to her and standing in front of her, settling back into his slouch and leaning down a little] It's terrifying for me to think about that, you know? If something happened to you and I'd never get to see you again.

Jordanbb says: (9:03:41 PM)

Yeah...is it? [looks up at him and huffs out a breath a little. She doesn't take well to being lectured at, but he had proper reason to.] Well-- [stands up straighter] I'm not gonna let myself get in that situation. I'm not a vulnerable kinda person, right? 

bri says: (9:06:05 PM)

Yeah, it is. [finally smiles a bit after all that frowning] I know you're not, believe me. But things happen, so ... I just want you to keep being careful. 

Jordanbb says: (9:07:44 PM)

I told you I'm not gonna let anything happen to me, right?

bri says: (9:09:59 PM)

Yeah, I know, just-- [trails off, instead letting out a halfhearted sigh] I just don't want to lose you.

Jordanbb says: (9:13:48 PM)

Don't-- [sighs] don't worry about that. 

Jordanbb says: (9:15:07 PM)

I'm not gonna get caught or anything again, don't worry about that. And I'm not leaving you or nothin' so.. you won't lose me.

bri says: (9:17:39 PM)

Just be careful. [pauses for a couple seconds, then kisses her forehead] Sorry about... uh. The lecturing. That's not really my place.

Jordanbb says: (9:19:59 PM)

Yeah, not really. [scoffs, but smiles a little] I kinda. really hate being lec..tured to. 

Jordanbb says: (9:20:06 PM)

But I bet you could guess that.

bri says: (9:20:50 PM)

I know, sorry. I couldn't ... really stop.

Jordanbb says: (9:21:18 PM)

Were you mad at me?

bri says: (9:23:00 PM)

Mmn ... a bit, yeah. It just stemmed from worry, though.

Jordanbb says: (9:25:54 PM)

Well don't worry so much. You aren't actually my dad, y'know.

bri says: (9:26:15 PM)

I know, yeah, sorry.

Jordanbb says: (9:28:03 PM)

I...think I'm gonna head back to the dorms. I didn't drink too much so I can make it back okay if I fly with Crobat. 

bri says: (9:31:09 PM)

Alright ... hey. I love you, okay? I'll see you tomorrow.

Jordanbb says: (9:32:56 PM)

I love you too. Mm, what time are we leaving tomorrow?

bri says: (9:33:28 PM)

Right after classes? You can stop back at the dorms to change, if you want.

Jordanbb says: (9:34:47 PM)

Yeah, I will. 

Jordanbb says: (9:35:05 PM)

You better have something nice planned for me! [grins and hits him on the shoulder lightly]

bri says: (9:37:53 PM)

I do, I promise. It's big.

Jordanbb says: (9:38:57 PM)

Bye, Petrel. [drags out the last syllable of his name before leaving]

bri says: (9:39:58 PM)

See you tomorrow.

Jordanbb says: (9:40:25 PM)

[ollies out dont dougie]

[jordanslogblog]

10-3

an old man creeps on kris at work and takes her home

Jordanbb says: (8:44:40 PM)

[It's the later evening, and Kris is in the Nimbasa amusement park, surrounded by lights and crowds and children and the smells of sugary carnival foods. But unfortunately for her, she isn't enjoying the park, she is working there. In a blue, skirted costume reminiscent of an Eelektross, 

Jordanbb says: (8:44:41 PM)

hoping none of her classmates would run into her as she pushed a small food cart around. So far, she was safe. For. now.]

bri says: (8:52:24 PM)

[Petrel is. lurking. Or perhaps it's more like wandering around the park, not because he's looking for a ride or a game, but rather a person, who happens to be working there. He nearly rounds a corner and walks right into her line of sight but stops himself at the very last second, ducking back behind the wall and choosing an alternate route, one that would put him behind her. He manages to sneak up behind her, leaning down slightly before speaking.] Kristen.

Jordanbb says: (8:57:18 PM)

[She nearly growls, preparing to elbow whoever managed to discover her right in the stomach--] YOU [But she remembers. There's only one person who ever calls her by her full name, well, only one that she allows.] You! [She lowers her arm, and relaxes, smiling a little before giving him a light tap on the arm] Ya found me. 

bri says: (8:58:54 PM)

[Feigning offense, he raises his eyebrows as he folds his arms over his chest] You were going to hit me. You were going to hit an elderly man. [Returning the smile he shrugs, taking a moment to look at the cart before focusing on her costume] I did. I wandered all over looking for you.

Jordanbb says: (9:01:46 PM)

You were? Hm.. Then I wasn't going to /attack/ an elderly man, I was protecting myself. From a stalker. [She straightens out her costume and looks around, making sure he didn't bring any company.] Well... this is it. My. wonderful. job. 

bri says: (9:03:17 PM)

I am not a stalker. [He frowns a little, unfolding his arms to stuff his hands into his pockets. Nodding, he reaches and opens one of the little drawer things on her cart, peeking inside.] It seems pretty great. I'm sure you love it.

Jordanbb says: (9:07:01 PM)

It's just great. The best job /ever/. [Kris rolls her eyes and snorts, then tugs the POkemon head of her costume down over her forehead. Then she spots a group of kids approaching the cart and sighs.] Damn, I--gimme a second.

bri says: (9:11:58 PM)

[Chuckling, he steps off to the side to let her handle her business, watching quietly. When she finishes he approaches the cart again, grinning subtly] Dealing with rowdy kids all night. I'm sure you love this.

Jordanbb says: (9:27:22 PM)

[She had some choice words for Petrel, but unfortunately she couldn't spout them in front of the young customers. One of the kids approached her, then another, smiling and calling "Leelah! Leehla!"] ..  [forces a chipper smile and talks in a peppy tone] 

Aha! You know who I am. That's right, that's right, it's Leelah! [twirls a little, taking three of the churros in her hands and striking a little pose.] I betcha want Eelec-treats, yeah?

 [The little kids shriek in delightful agreement before she hands them one stick each, smiling with them. They drop coins into her hand, which she drops into a jar, and they run off to another ride. Kris raises her costumed arms and waves with both hands] Bye-bye...! And good luck finding me again!!

[She watches them leave, making sure they're out of sight before turning to Petrel and twisting her face into a scowl.]

bri says: (9:33:23 PM)

Why don't I get that cute little act? [He smiles again, lifting his hand and patting her cheek gently.] You're cute either way, but ..

Jordanbb says: (9:35:15 PM)

Buuut...? [Puffs out her cheeks, lips in a frown] Yer not a paying customer. 

bri says: (9:35:43 PM)

I'm your boyfriend. Do I have to pay?

Jordanbb says: (9:36:46 PM)

Hmmm... Yeah, you gotta pay full price. And extra. 

bri says: (9:37:23 PM)

You are a thief.

Jordanbb says: (9:38:18 PM)

Nope. You're a thief. 

bri says: (9:38:41 PM)

How much is full price.

Jordanbb says: (9:39:21 PM)

Ah...hm. Two bucks! 

bri says: (9:39:40 PM)

And how much is extra.

Jordanbb says: (9:40:37 PM)

For you...it'll be seven! Seven total. [nods]

bri says: (9:42:18 PM)

[pulls out his wallet and fishes around for something, pulling out a bill and dropping it into the little jar (probably like idk the equivalent of $15 or something)] There. For your hard work.

Jordanbb says: (9:46:13 PM)

Heeeey, that's extra-extra! I wasn't gonna overcharge you /that/ much. [takes hold of his hand and swings it back and forth and takes a peek inside the jar, then looks back to him.] You're just made of money, aren't you.

bri says: (9:47:55 PM)

You deserve it. [squeezes her hand for a couple seconds, lifting it to his lips and kissing her knuckles] You could say that. Got plenty to spare .. but you wouldn't think that from looking at me, would you?

Jordanbb says: (9:50:37 PM)

Maybe, maybe not. [takes his hands back and kisses them quickly, over and over] You  got enough to fill that huge closet of yours.

bri says: (9:51:03 PM)

I do. I have plenty and there's still room in there.

Jordanbb says: (9:51:41 PM)

And I know you can't do that on a teacher's pay alone, heh.

bri says: (9:52:02 PM)

You've seen firsthand where my funds come from.

Jordanbb says: (9:54:30 PM)

Yeah, yeah, I know. [goes behind the counter of the cart, preparing more snacks to sell] Have you gone out again lately?

bri says: (9:55:41 PM)

Yeah, just once. I thought about asking you but it ended up bein' a close call anyway, so I'm a little glad you weren't there. [pauses for a couple seconds, nodding as he watches her] I got some stuff to go camping.

Jordanbb says: (9:58:39 PM)

You told me about that! I'm really pumped, ahaha.. [She lights up a little, excited at the prospect of their upcoming trip.] Come on, we gotta keep moving. That's kinda my thing, I guess. I wander the park and the kids that find me get a reward. Cute, I guess... [shrugs]

bri says: (10:00:24 PM)

Yeah, so we'll make sure we go soon. The leaves and all are changing now, so it should be pretty nice. [follows after her, putting his hands back into his pockets] Doesn't seem /too/ bad. At least you're not stuck in one spot.

Jordanbb says: (10:03:16 PM)

[Nods] It's going to be so much fun! At least. I think. Snrk, I've never been...camping before.

bri says: (10:04:06 PM)

I've never been ... seriously camping. I've slept outside once or twice.

Jordanbb says: (10:05:01 PM)

...Huh. Well, it's gonna be fun, either way. Tell me more about the place you picked out?

bri says: (10:06:51 PM)

It's route 6, between Driftveil and Mistralton. There's a stream and a lot of trees and grassy areas, so it'll be pretty when the leaves get brighter. Chargestone and Mistralton Caves are right nearby, too.

Jordanbb says: (10:10:43 PM)

Chargestone Cave, huh...I'm interested in what kinda Pokemon we're gonna find. [Looks around and, when some kids approach her. She goes through the whole routine with the same energy as always, before returning to him.] 

bri says: (10:12:53 PM)

There's a lot of electric types in Chargestone Cave, so that one's supposed to be pretty neat .. [pauses as the children approach her, watching with a small smile before speaking again after everything is done] I dunno. Maybe we'll find something good.

Jordanbb says: (10:14:30 PM)

I'm a little familiar with Electric types, but...uh, I guess I could get better. [thinks aloud] But I have to be good with all types. 

Jordanbb says: (10:15:55 PM)

Okay, so I'll train my body in the morning and at night and Pokemon in the daytime. That sounds like a plan. 

bri says: (10:17:50 PM)

You'll get there. Which .. types haven't you trained before?

Jordanbb says: (10:20:15 PM)

A lot, actually. Ice, fire, psychic...I'm just now training a grass type, ghost too. Uh...shit, yeah, I need to really work harder. [slumps over the counter of her cart and groans] I got a whole lot to do and not enough time to do it.

bri says: (10:21:11 PM)

I'll help out, if you want. I've trained a lot of dark and poison types.

Jordanbb says: (10:23:06 PM)

Aah, I'm pretty good with poison Pokemon! Well, as far as the bats go. But there's like, so many differences, even within the types. Like diets and stuff. [smiles wider, trying to cover it up with one of her covered hands] I would really like that, though.

bri says: (10:26:00 PM)

Yeah .. the bats are pretty different from the bugs, and then the Nidoran family is its own story .. there's a lot that you can learn. [smiles a little, watching her before talking again] What time does your shift end?

Jordanbb says: (10:26:31 PM)

What time is it now?

bri says: (10:27:13 PM)

[pulls out his phone, glancing at the time] About ten.

Jordanbb says: (10:28:45 PM)

I'm almost done! I'll start packing up, then we can head out. You can even [strikes an exaggerated pose] see be without my costume on, oooh~.

bri says: (10:29:18 PM)

That'll ruin the magic, won't it?

Jordanbb says: (10:34:27 PM)

...Right. The magic. [cracks up and elbows him, taking the excess snacks and putting them in a paper bag] Yanno, you may be fourty-something, but you're really a big softie. 

bri says: (10:34:49 PM)

I am not that old and you know it.

Jordanbb says: (10:35:14 PM)

Okay...is it fifty-something, I think I lost count.

bri says: (10:35:33 PM)

You. [shakes his head, giving up] Alright.

Jordanbb says: (10:37:37 PM)

[turns off the lighted sign of her stand and pulls back the hood of her costume, shaking out a coiled ponytail and the bangs pressed to her forehead. She takes the bag of leftovers in her hand.] Gramps! Take me home! 

bri says: (10:38:33 PM)

[recoils when he hears gramps, feigning offense again] Gramps. I'm leaving you here.

Jordanbb says: (10:38:43 PM)

R...eally.

bri says: (10:38:53 PM)

Yes.

Jordanbb says: (10:39:38 PM)

All alone in the abandoned park...You're gonna desert the lost girl, Leelah? I'm--I'm shocked!

bri says: (10:39:53 PM)

You deserve it.

Jordanbb says: (10:41:49 PM)

I'm gonna bawl my eyes out. What if I get kidnapped? By a creep, or even worse. My Zebstrika rival.

bri says: (10:42:20 PM)

Your Zebstrika rival.

Jordanbb says: (10:42:32 PM)

My Zebstrika rival.

bri says: (10:42:59 PM)

What would your Zebstrika rival do.

Jordanbb says: (10:43:39 PM)

Try to catch me off-guard with something sick like a Flame Charge.

bri says: (10:44:11 PM)

Would you survive such an attack?

Jordanbb says: (10:45:12 PM)

I dunno about that, mister. It's really speedy, I may not even see it comin'. 

bri says: (10:45:30 PM)

Wouldn't that. be. a shame.

Jordanbb says: (10:48:01 PM)

And that's why, [scrunches up her face and falls to her knees, clutching on his pants legs] you gotta take me home with you! 

Jordanbb says: (10:48:13 PM)

Catch me?

bri says: (10:48:57 PM)

I don't know if I should.

Jordanbb says: (10:49:35 PM)

Huh? Why's that? 

bri says: (10:50:07 PM)

You seem like a troublemaker.

Jordanbb says: (10:51:12 PM)

Me? No, no...no, that's not it. [looks up with wide eyes] I'm a sweetheart. Really, trust. me. 

bri says: (10:51:56 PM)

[raises his eyebrows questioningly] ... alright. Come on, let's go.

Jordanbb says: (10:52:24 PM)

[springs to her feet, then hops on his back] Let's go.

bri says: (10:53:31 PM)

[grips her legs, holding her up on his back and heading back in the direction of the parking lot his car was in] Are you going to behave?

Jordanbb says: (10:54:22 PM)

[rests her chin on the top of his head] I'm not making any promises. 

bri says: (10:55:05 PM)

I'll take that as a no until proven otherwise.

Jordanbb says: (10:56:03 PM)

Heeey, I can be good. See? [kisses the top of his head] I told you I'm sweet.

bri says: (10:56:18 PM)

Sometimes, yeah. You can be.

Jordanbb says: (10:57:05 PM)

Well? What about you? I hope you behave, too. 

bri says: (10:57:12 PM)

I never behave.

Jordanbb says: (10:59:00 PM)

Real-ly. [rests her head on his shoulder] Even if I asked ya to?

bri says: (10:59:15 PM)

Maybe. I might. I'd consider it.

Jordanbb says: (11:00:10 PM)

Dear Pet, please act like a prince. 

bri says: (11:00:27 PM)

A prince. How am I supposed to do that.

Jordanbb says: (11:01:37 PM)

Simple. Treat me like a princess. [tilts her head and cackles] 

bri says: (11:01:48 PM)

Don't I do that already?

bri says: (11:01:57 PM)

You are a princess. My princess.

Jordanbb says: (11:02:41 PM)

Ssss...t..op. [chuckles] I know, I know. 

Jordanbb says: (11:02:45 PM)

Are we almost there?

bri says: (11:03:01 PM)

Yeah, just about. A little farther.

Jordanbb says: (11:03:18 PM)

Does your back hurt?

bri says: (11:03:34 PM)

Nah, not really. Feels fine to me,

Jordanbb says: (11:04:47 PM)

Okaaay. [tightens her grip on him, staying quiet for the rest of the walk.]

bri says: (11:05:12 PM)

[walks a little further, stopping in front of his car] Heeeere we are.

Jordanbb says: (11:06:17 PM)

[hops off and stands against his car.] Hey.

bri says: (11:06:27 PM)

Hm?

Jordanbb says: (11:07:22 PM)

Come here, [pulls him into a kiss]

bri says: (11:10:33 PM)

[steps towards her and leans down, smiling a bit as he kisses her gently]

Jordanbb says: (11:11:40 PM)

[breaks the kiss, holds onto him tight, and hides her face against his collarbone er that area?]

bri says: (11:14:27 PM)

[settles his hands on her waist, kissing the side of her head] Are you alright?

Jordanbb says: (11:20:26 PM)

I'm just tired, and a little stressed. This helps. You help. [smiles against him and kisses his skin]

bri says: (11:21:56 PM)

Yeah .. that's alright. I'll keep you happy, so don't worry about that.

Jordanbb says: (11:25:39 PM)

You don't have to try, it's good enough spending time with you, so.. Stay by my side.  I'll tell you if I ever want you to go. [pulls away, her hand in his for a long moment before taking a seat in the car]

bri says: (11:26:35 PM)

I will, I'm not gonna go anywhere. [also gets in the car and sits for a minute, turning it on] I hope you never have to tell me that.

Jordanbb says: (11:27:23 PM)

I don't think I'll have to, do ya? [reclines in the front seat]

bri says: (11:27:51 PM)

I don't think so, nope.

Jordanbb says: (11:29:51 PM)

Take me back to your place?

bri says: (11:30:28 PM)

Yeah, sure. [pulls out of the parking lot, heading towards his apartment] Wanna stay over?

Jordanbb says: (11:30:48 PM)

Yeaah, it's been a while since I got to. 

Jordanbb says: (11:31:06 PM)

I've missed it.

bri says: (11:31:38 PM)

I've missed having you over.

Jordanbb says: (11:32:33 PM)

[groans and closes her eyes] Between school work, fighting work, and real work, I've had no time to spare...ugh. 

bri says: (11:33:14 PM)

[pats her leg] Hopefully it'll lighten up a little for you soon.

Jordanbb says: (11:34:46 PM)

Mm, yeah, really. I don't wanna stress all my hair gray, like... [turns to look at Petrel with a grave expression] 

bri says: (11:35:03 PM)

[deadpans, keeping his eyes on the road]

Jordanbb says: (11:35:52 PM)

[snickers] 

Jordanbb says: (11:36:29 PM)

Well, whatever. The job's temporary, anyways. I'm saving up for something.

bri says: (11:36:39 PM)

Can I ask what?

Jordanbb says: (11:39:59 PM)

I. want that empty warehouse I showed you. In Nacrene City, remember? Yeah, I gotta get on that as soon as possible. I don't think working a crummy job after school every other day'll cut it, neither will just starting work after high school, so I'm really trying to do as much as I can starting now.

bri says: (11:41:18 PM)

Ah .. yeah, I remember it. [nods, pausing again for a couple minutes, driving silently] ... you know, I'll help you out with that, right?

Jordanbb says: (11:43:13 PM)

I know, and I really appreciate the thought. [smiles a little, then gulps.] I kinda wanna buy it with clean money. I wanna start off everything right. 

N-No offense to you or anything! But. Yanno what I mean..?

bri says: (11:44:17 PM)

I do! That's fine. But if you ever need anything, my paycheck from the school is pretty clean, as far as I'm aware. [grins, glancing over] That's admirable.

Jordanbb says: (11:48:08 PM)

[lets out a short sigh, then grins widely] I'll keep that in mind--if I need it. Haha, I'm making good money as Lost Leelah of the Park, didja know that? [Obviously she wasn't getting any hefty paychecks, but she wants to lighten up] I, haha, maybe took a day or two or whatever off to work all day this past week, but I won't make a BIG habit outta that..

And! I keep the change in the jar, so as you can /probably/ imagine I'm a pretty high roller.

bri says: (11:50:22 PM)

I wouldn't guess that, no. But a job's a job, right? Just make sure you get all your work done at school so you don't fall behind. Wouldn't want your graduation to be moved back.

Jordanbb says: (11:51:32 PM)

GGgggguuuhh...yeah. I don't really wanna hang out at school too much right now. Well. I mean, I didn't. I'm over it now.

bri says: (11:52:48 PM)

Mmn ... yeah. I'm sure.

Jordanbb says: (11:54:56 PM)

But, um. Yeah. [keeps her eyes forward, then at her hands, folded in her lap.]

bri says: (11:55:49 PM)

[reaches over, taking her hand and bringing it up to kiss her palm] Hey. I love you.

Jordanbb says: (11:57:21 PM)

[looks over at him from the corners of her eye.] I love you too. 

bri says: (11:57:36 PM)

... are you okay?

Jordanbb says: (11:59:12 PM)

[nods] I'm fine. Don't worry about it, kay? I haven't seen him or anything just yet, so..

bri says: (12:00:35 AM)

Alright .. [pulls up in front of the apartment and parks] If he tries anything I wanna know. 

Jordanbb says: (12:01:04 AM)

I'll tell you right away.

bri says: (12:02:33 AM)

Okay. If I'm gonna attack him I want to at least have a reason to use as an excuse. [gets out of the car, going around to her side and opening her door too]

Jordanbb says: (12:04:48 AM)

[steps out of the car and takes hold of his arm] Sweet. Too sweet. [walks with him to his door, one hand holding the bag of leftovers] 

bri says: (12:07:01 AM)

[shrugs a little, grinning as they make their way to the door] Just doing my job. [unlocks the door and opens it, going in after her and dropping his keys and wallet on the table]

Jordanbb says: (12:08:29 AM)

[retracts her arms into the body of the costume and heads towards his bedroom to finally change out of it]

bri says: (12:09:27 AM)

[returns to his throne (the couch)]

Jordanbb says: (12:09:54 AM)

(THAT IS NOT A FUCKING THRONWE)

bri says: (12:11:02 AM)

(:))

Jordanbb says: (12:13:56 AM)

[She returns to the living room wearing one of his old tshirts and and a pair of his boxers, then seizes petrel's throne (its not a throne) by ignoring him and lying down across the couch, sprawed over the cushions and his lap]

bri says: (12:16:03 AM)

[reaches to smooth out her hair, twisting a couple strands around his fingers] Tired?

Jordanbb says: (12:16:52 AM)

I'm beat. Don't make me moveee...

bri says: (12:17:39 AM)

You don't have to.

Jordanbb says: (12:18:17 AM)

Can you tell me a story?

bri says: (12:18:51 AM)

Mmn, sure. What about?

Jordanbb says: (12:19:28 AM)

Something to fall asleep to.

bri says: (12:26:05 AM)

Hmn .. the Weezing I have in my party is the first Pokemon I ever got. My dad took me all the way to Ecruteak to get one, and I think ... we spent hours trying to find the biggest, healthiest one. 

Jordanbb says: (12:26:38 AM)

mm. I like your Weezing.

bri says: (12:26:41 AM)

But there was a little one, kind of a runt, who wouldn't stop following us around. A smaller Koffing compared to the others, but it ended up being the one I brought home.

Jordanbb says: (12:28:08 AM)

You have a good dad, Pet.

bri says: (12:28:27 AM)

He's a good guy.

bri says: (12:28:50 AM)

I dunno what happened to me, but .. he's good.

Jordanbb says: (12:29:25 AM)

You're good, too. 

bri says: (12:29:39 AM)

Not stereotypically.

bri says: (12:29:50 AM)

But otherwise I guess so.

Jordanbb says: (12:31:32 AM)

That's okay. [stretches her arms and legs out, then turned around so that she's lying on her back , facing him.] 

bri says: (12:33:55 AM)

Comfortable?

Jordanbb says: (12:34:57 AM)

mhm. I can see why you spend so many hours here.. 

bri says: (12:35:10 AM)

It's nice, isn't it.

Jordanbb says: (12:36:38 AM)

And you wouldn't let me sleep on it.

bri says: (12:37:00 AM)

Well now you're more than welcome to sleep on it.

Jordanbb says: (12:37:46 AM)

I'm not moving. 

Jordanbb says: (12:37:51 AM)

[yawns and shuts her eyes]

bri says: (12:39:50 AM)

Neither am I. That's fine.

Jordanbb says: (12:41:18 AM)

You're good for me, Petrel. {tries to keep talking, but is interrupted by drowsiness and another yawn] really...good.

bri says: (12:42:41 AM)

[leans down, kissing her forehead and settling further into the cushions] We're good for each other.

Jordanbb says: (12:43:33 AM)

[nods and replies with a grunt, practically out cold.]

[jordanslogblog]

9-4, archer bein himself

in detention!!! this was fun i love bein archer

Jordanbb says: (9:24:16 PM)

[is sitting at his desk, watching the clock pass to 3:30pm. he drums his fingers on the table, eyes now focused on the empty room in front of him] 

Jordanbb says: (9:24:19 PM)

They're late.

Jordanbb says: (9:24:29 PM)

((hey 7-8/10 i'd smang))

madj says: (9:25:32 PM)

[She's taking her sweet time walking to the detention room. She's probably late, but who cares? Certainly not her. She sighs and turned to Lune]

madj says: (9:25:44 PM)

Thanks for coming with me. I wouldn't have gone otherwise.

Lunick says: (9:25:58 PM)

I c-can't b-believe I'm d-doing this for you.

Lunick says: (9:26:41 PM)

[Lunick glances down at his cell phone. They're going to be late -- no, she's going to be late. He shouldn't even be here!] It's already 3:30…. d-do you know wh-where you're going?

madj says: (9:28:18 PM)

Yeah, yeah, hush. We're right here. [She faces his classroom?? and frowns.] As a matter of fact, I'm not going in there. Later. [she turns to leave.]

Lunick says: (9:28:29 PM)

W-what?!

Lunick says: (9:28:45 PM)

S-solana! [He grabs her wrist ; - ) ok]

Jordanbb says: (9:29:08 PM)

[His voice cuts through the walls.] I can hear you.

Lunick says: (9:29:18 PM)

Y-you're going to d-detention! You dr-dragged me h-here-- !!

Lunick says: (9:29:45 PM)

[He jumps at the sound of Archers voice. He glares at Sol and opens the door with his free hand.]

Lunick says: (9:29:56 PM)

[He stares her down. His eyes say, get the fuck in there, Sol.]

Jordanbb says: (9:30:02 PM)

...

Jordanbb says: (9:30:13 PM)

Now, I don't believe that you're Green, are you?

Lunick says: (9:30:34 PM)

H-huh-- ! O-oh, n-no, s-s-sir. I'm uh...

Lunick says: (9:30:42 PM)

I'm L-lunick and uh… er...

madj says: (9:31:13 PM)

[She freezes at the sound of Archer's voice and breathes out a 'Fuck' before going in the room. She rolls her eyes at his interrogation of Lune.] He's a friend.

Jordanbb says: (9:31:15 PM)

This isn't an open affair, Lunick. [His eyes go to a desktop computer, which he uses to pull up a student database. Lunick, Lunick, Lunick...]

Jordanbb says: (9:31:50 PM)

But it appears you're Miss Solana's guest? 

Lunick says: (9:31:56 PM)

[Lunick wrings his hands behind his back, biting his lip.] Um.. y-ye…s….

madj says: (9:33:23 PM)

[She tugs at her wrist that was still in Lunick's grasp, while jutting her hip to the side and resting her free hand on this.] Without him, I wouldn't be here, ok. Can we get this over with?

Jordanbb says: (9:34:05 PM)

[Glances at the clock.] You're nearly fifteen minutes late. 

Lunick says: (9:34:11 PM)

[Lunick lets go of Solana's wrist.]

madj says: (9:36:13 PM)

[She shrugs at Archer's statement, shaking her head as if to ask, 'what's your point?'] Ok.

Lunick says: (9:36:52 PM)

[Lunick shoots Solana a glance. Can't she at least TRY to be polite?!]

madj says: (9:37:50 PM)

[Solana's eyes shoot back a fierce, 'No.']

madj says: (9:38:54 PM)

[She turns back to her captive and deadpans] Can we start?

Jordanbb says: (9:39:36 PM)

[Ignores her, skimming their files for a moment before closing the windows on his computer.] 

Jordanbb says: (9:40:11 PM)

Quiet. You don't arrive late to detention--or anywhere you're invited, for that matter--and then bark commands. 

madj says: (9:40:11 PM)

[Lets out a low growl.]

madj says: (9:41:44 PM)

I'm not "commanding" you to do anything. It's a suggestion. I don't even know why I'm here; all I know is that I want to leave, so let's make that happen.

Jordanbb says: (9:42:58 PM)

You're here for your brusque attitude and for backtalk.

Jordanbb says: (9:43:02 PM)

Now, let's begin.

Jordanbb says: (9:43:15 PM)

[checks the time, it's 3:50]

Jordanbb says: (9:43:50 PM)

Take a seat, Mr. Hamilton. [Looks towards Solana] You too.

Lunick says: (9:44:21 PM)

[Lunick presses his lips together and nods before sliding off his backpack and taking a seat.]

madj says: (9:44:32 PM)

[Mumbles a 'whatever' under her breath before taking a seat.]

Jordanbb says: (9:45:38 PM)

[Archer gets up from his seat, standing upright in front of the board.] 

Jordanbb says: (9:47:15 PM)

I believe that discipline is best instilled through work. If I was to let you sit here and dawdle, you wouldn't learn anything. And that's why you're here at the academy--not to waste your parent's tuition money by acting like animals. 

madj says: (9:49:01 PM)

[She leans forward in her seat, resting her chin in her hand, a bored expression on her face. She glances for a minute at Lunick, her eyes asking, 'So, what? Is her gonna make us write something over and over until we get it?']

Lunick says: (9:50:30 PM)

[Lunick sits straight up in his seat, his hands folded in his lap. Why is he ever here. He catches Solana's gaze and gives her a discreet head shake, telling her to pay attention.]

madj says: (9:50:49 PM)

*[he wow gomen]

Jordanbb says: (9:52:14 PM)

I keep a strict policy in my classroom, but a fair one--if you respect me, I will reciprocate. Unfortunately, you've decided to ignore that rule. 

Jordanbb says: (9:52:39 PM)

Solana, stand up. Straighten out your uniform. And you, Mr. Hamilton, gather your things. We won't be staying here.

Lunick says: (9:53:11 PM)

[Lunick nods. He looks to Solana, as if to tell her not to say anything. He stands and picks up his backpack.]

madj says: (9:53:24 PM)

[[my heart just jumped what the fuck]]

Jordanbb says: (9:54:17 PM)

Futuri Principes. Do you know what that means?

madj says: (9:54:47 PM)

[She catches Lunick's look and begrudgingly does what was asked of her. Her thoughts race as she thinks of many things she wants to say to this teacher. She looks up at his question and shakes her head.]

Jordanbb says: (9:54:53 PM)

[He starts to head for the exit, resting his hand on the doorknob]

Jordanbb says: (9:56:05 PM)

It's Latin. "Future Leaders". As a teacher, my job is to mold you into those leaders of the future. And we're going to start by making sure you act like one. 

Jordanbb says: (9:56:22 PM)

[Opens the door and holds it, standing outside.] Follow me. 

Lunick says: (9:57:01 PM)

[Lunick sighs softly through his nose. How did he get roped into this? He follows Archer out into the hallway.]

madj says: (9:58:41 PM)

[She opens her mouth, wanting to say that she's a Ranger, dammit, she's more of a leader than anyone else in this blasted school, but immediately closes it. She chews on the inside of her cheek before following them.]

Jordanbb says: (10:03:10 PM)

You're a junior, correct? The eyes of green, young underclassmen are watching you, you can't be acting as belligerent as you like. [Archer continues as he talks, precise footsteps echoing in the corridors. Soon they arrive at a closet, and with a turn of a master-key the door swings open--revealing an array of cleaning supplies..?]

Jordanbb says: (10:03:28 PM)

Belligerent, do you know what that means? You ought to look it up. 

Lunick says: (10:04:45 PM)

[Lunick knows what it means, but he doesn't say anything. His face pales slightly at the cleaning supplies. He definitely didn't sign up for this. But there was no backing out now. This is to help Solana, this is to help Solana. He swallows.]

madj says: (10:07:06 PM)

[She grunts in understanding, a scowl coming on her face at the cleaning supplies.] We're cleaning. [She knew going to detention would be a bad idea. Thanks, Lunick.]

Jordanbb says: (10:12:46 PM)

You're improving the presentation of our school.  [He picks up two buckets, cleaning solution, and bristle-brushes. Pausing for a moment he looks at Solana, then to Lunick.] 

Jordanbb says: (10:13:56 PM)

Mr. Hamilton? Take these buckets to the restroom and fill them with water; add a capful of solution to each of them. It's very concentrated. [hands the supplies to Lunick] Thank you. I'll be right here with Solana.

Lunick says: (10:15:20 PM)

[Lunick fumbles with the supplies for a moment. He nods and walks off to the bathroom. He fills the buckets and does the stuff ok cool wow good job Nick you rock ok and he!! returns with the buckets filled with the solution.]

madj says: (10:16:46 PM)

[When Lunick is sent away, leaving her alone with Archer, Solana gasped. No way was she going to be here alone with /him/. She hoped to whatever god was out there that Lunick would hurry the fuck up.]

Jordanbb says: (10:20:46 PM)

[Stays quiet, checks emails on his phone. He's got nothing to say to Solana, actually. When Lunick returns, he puts the cell phone away] Give Solana her things. [..and continues down the hall, stopping at the mens room.] 

Lunick says: (10:21:53 PM)

[Her?? Things? Lunick shrugs and hands her a bucket. He shrugs and follows Archer. The bathrooms-- really? Oh god, oh god Solana what have you gotten me into.]

madj says: (10:23:08 PM)

[Solana takes the bucket and follows the two guys to the bathroom.]

Jordanbb says: (10:25:25 PM)

I'll put a sign on the door to defer traffic. You two--I'd like to see this bathroom spotless. Not an inch of graffiti, not a stain of piss to be seen. The faster you finish, the faster you can move onto the ladies' room. 

Lunick says: (10:25:59 PM)

Th-the ladies r-room?

Jordanbb says: (10:26:34 PM)

Don't worry, Lunick. I'll put a sign there too.

madj says: (10:26:53 PM)

The men's room. You want me to go in there. Ha. Haha. Hahahaha.

Lunick says: (10:26:57 PM)

[Lunick gives Solana a glare. You owe me, big time.]

Jordanbb says: (10:28:16 PM)

You're wasting time with your complaints. 

Jordanbb says: (10:28:47 PM)

I don't know about your private lives, but I'm not expected to be anywhere specific tonight. 

madj says: (10:29:09 PM)

I'm not complaining. I'm tel--suggesting that you have Lune work the men's room, and I work the ladies'.

Lunick says: (10:29:27 PM)

[Another sigh. How's he going to explain this one to Barry??]

Jordanbb says: (10:29:49 PM)

And I'm telling you that I'm not going to leave you unsupervised. 

Jordanbb says: (10:29:54 PM)

Get. to. work. 

madj says: (10:31:37 PM)

[She stares the teacher down for at least two minutes, resisting the urge to dump the bucket on his head. She lets out a low sigh (which sounded more like a growl), and stormed in the bathroom.]

Lunick says: (10:32:49 PM)

[Lunick gives Archer a shaky, almost apologetic smile and follows Solana in. He enters a stall and kneels down to begin cleaning. He lowers his voice.] I c-can't b-believe I let you t-talk me into th-this.

Lunick says: (10:34:46 PM)

[[sigh brb ok i have to eat dinner i'll be back real soon]]

Jordanbb says: (10:34:52 PM)

(ok!!!)

madj says: (10:35:08 PM)

[[ok!!]

madj says: (10:36:31 PM)

[Solana entered a different stall to clean that one and sighs as she kneels. her own voice was lowered as she replied] I'm sorry, ok? I needed someone with me or else I would have skipped.

Jordanbb says: (10:36:43 PM)

[Briefly leaves, returning with an "Out of order sign" for the door. After taking care of that he goes inside of the bathroom--not trusting Solana to get anything done herself--and leans against the wall. He brought an E-Reader with him, and he turns it on, leaning against the wall by the door. One hand's holding the e-reader, the other covering his mouth.

Jordanbb says: (10:36:46 PM)

]

madj says: (10:38:40 PM)

[Solana frowns as she hears Archer enter the bathrrom. She was hoping that he would skip out, or at least stood guard at the door. It would have given her the opprotunity to take out Azumarill to clean the bathroom faster.] Great.

Jordanbb says: (10:40:08 PM)

Mm. [Glances up from his book, listening to the sound of scrubbing.] 

madj says: (10:42:07 PM)

[She scrubs a bit harder at a particular stain, all the while grumbling to herself.] I hate bluenettes. I'm going to dye my hair. Mm.

Jordanbb says: (10:46:25 PM)

...Hmm. [Although the noise could be interpreted as a response to Solana's remarks, Archer really just didn't care. It was the book that was holding his interest.]

Jordanbb says: (10:46:33 PM)

How's your friend doing?

Lunick says: (10:48:08 PM)

[[back ok let me read all this]]

madj says: (10:48:22 PM)

[Was he talking to her now? She rolls her eyes, wishing he could see it behind the stall.] I don't know. Ask him.

Lunick says: (10:49:21 PM)

[Lunick hears Solana's comments about hating bluenettes. He chooses to ignore them, scrubbing against the floor.]

Jordanbb says: (10:51:01 PM)

Are you making any progress?

madj says: (10:52:09 PM)

I guess. Um, sir, or whatever, you and I both know you don't want to talk to us.

Lunick says: (10:54:26 PM)

[Is he talking to me? Lunick swallows.] Um… I'm d-doing… f-fine…?! [Okay Lunick.]

Jordanbb says: (10:54:54 PM)

Correction, Solana. I don't want to talk to you. 

madj says: (10:55:09 PM)

Ok.

Jordanbb says: (10:55:32 PM)

[returns to reading, not looking up when he responds to Lunick.] Good. Are you just about done?

Lunick says: (10:56:48 PM)

Um… [Lunick sticks the tip of his tongue from the corner of his mouth, assessing the work he's done.] I th-think s-so...

Jordanbb says: (10:58:27 PM)

I'll be inspecting shortly, so finish up.

madj says: (10:59:17 PM)

[Finishes scrubbing and exits her stall without a word, moving to work on a sink or two.]

Lunick says: (11:01:08 PM)

[Lunick scrubs again on a stray piece of graffiti on the wall. With a content breath, he stands up and takes his bucket out. He starts to work on the sink neck to the one Solana is working at. He rolls his eyes at her. You'd have thought she had learned her lesson, but noo.]

madj says: (11:02:08 PM)

[Solana returns the gesture, her eyes saying, 'Well, he doesn't want to talk to me remember?']

Jordanbb says: (11:02:59 PM)

[Archer passes her silently to take a look at Solana's work. It lacked a strong effort, but it was clean.] Lunick, are you finished?

Lunick says: (11:04:05 PM)

[Lunick bristles like a scared… me..ow…th… when Archer addresses him. He straightens up.] Y-yes, s-sir…!

Jordanbb says: (11:07:21 PM)

[Stepping into stall, he squints, trying to find any traces of grime or permanent marker. It looked pretty clean--cleaner than Solana's, and he wasn't even technically supposed to do anything. Im..pressive.]

madj says: (11:07:35 PM)

[[im gonna have to go soon]]

Jordanbb says: (11:07:47 PM)

(y..a me2 i have to study fjdksal)

Jordanbb says: (11:07:57 PM)

Excellent job, Lunick. You're dismissed. 

Lunick says: (11:08:28 PM)

H-huh…?! O-oh, um… [He looks to Solana. Sorry.] Th-thank you, s-sir. [He bolts LATER SOL.]

madj says: (11:09:00 PM)

[LUNICK I HATE YOU SO MUCH her eyes say as she watches him leave]

Jordanbb says: (11:09:23 PM)

Empty the buckets and come with me. 

Lunick says: (11:09:49 PM)

[you can hear nick laughing in the distance]

madj says: (11:09:51 PM)

[She empties out the buckets and follows the bluemette prick ok]

madj says: (11:09:57 PM)

[WOW FUCK YOU]

Jordanbb says: (11:12:19 PM)

[He takes them from her hands, puts them back into the closet, and returns to his classroom, unlocking the door and opening it as to direct Solana inside.]

madj says: (11:13:59 PM)

[She eneters the room and sort of stands around, not really sure if she should sit or not.]

Jordanbb says: (11:14:48 PM)

I ought to keep you longer.

madj says: (11:15:15 PM)

[Shrugs and crosses her arms.]

madj says: (11:15:49 PM)

Does this mean you're dismissing me?

Jordanbb says: (11:17:50 PM)

Well, I'd like to finish my novel in peace. I don't think I could do that with your griping. 

Jordanbb says: (11:17:55 PM)

So yes, you're dismissed. 

madj says: (11:18:29 PM)

I wasn't saying much but alrighty then.

madj says: (11:18:58 PM)

Why not dismiss me with Lunick, though?

madj says: (11:19:10 PM)

This just wastes time.

Jordanbb says: (11:20:03 PM)

This whole afternoon was a waste of time for him, honestly I don't know why you'd subject your friend to that. I let him leave earlier. 

Jordanbb says: (11:20:25 PM)

I adhere to my word, Solana. If given respect, I'll reciprocate. 

madj says: (11:21:10 PM)

I asked him to come with me and he agreed. I didn't force him here. He was just trying to be a friend.

madj says: (11:21:32 PM)

....Goodbye, Mr. Archer.

[jordanslogblog]

9-2

i'm always the one who fills chili in

Jordanbb e_e says

so chili is, yet aghain, so behind 

ariana! says

..i know, ik now

will you be willing to fill me in?

Jordanbb e_e says

duh

that's what i'm here for

... [siGHS]

[shakes head solemnly]

ariana! says

... [grins innocently]

i'll try my best to keep up!

Jordanbb e_e says

it's not the best of news..

ariana! says

...

it's about hikari isn't it

Jordanbb e_e says

[nods solemnly]

well

i think you've lost the fight, man

ariana! says

...

who is it

Jordanbb e_e says

she got a date with hibeek..

ariana! says

wHAT

I THOUGHT HE WAS GAY

Jordanbb e_e says

you thought wrong, chili

[sighs]

well..

you didn't hear this from me

but.. she likes him

ariana! says

i know that much

i thought she was over it, though

Jordanbb e_e says

it came back

ariana! says

....sigh i'm not surprised

i haven't been around that much to really.. you know, spend time with her, and i feel bad

but it always seems like she's lost interest..

maybe this is just how things are supposed to be

Jordanbb e_e says

[pats on the back]

yeah, maybe..

dude

you kinda fucked it up way back at the school trip

ariana! says

s-school trip?!

what did i dO

Jordanbb e_e says

you left before you took her out on the date aND hit on those kimono girls

ariana! says

I DIDN'T HIT ON THOSE KIMONO GIRLS..!

IT WAS ALL THE OTHER DUDES C'MON KRIS

i tried my best to not.... do that

and you know i had problems with cilan!

Jordanbb e_e says

(BRB taking cake out oven)

yeah..i remember 

ol cilan

hmm..

ariana! says

sigh should i just give up completely, now?

i don't know.. i kinda lost hope now

Jordanbb e_e says

well yanno what they say!! about fish in the sea, yeah?

ariana! says

BUT

....

Jordanbb e_e says

but...?

ariana! says

there literally isn't anyone as awesome...? as hikari

well i mean, there's you!! of course but

yeah

Jordanbb e_e says

aw, i'm flattered, i know i'm awesome and all--but yeah, i understand.

she's pretty cool.

ariana! says

[frowns a bit] well, i'm at a loss here, kris!

any advice on how to move on? heh..

Jordanbb e_e says

i once heard, "there's one way to get over a guy, get under another one"

HA, but i guess

it just...uh depends

ariana! says

...sigh, yeah i gu..ess?? hey, didn't she kiss coach -- i mean, flint at one point?

what was that all about..

Jordanbb e_e says

she had a little thing for him once

eh she got over it quickly

ariana! says

[scratches his head, frustrated] MAN... I REGRET EVERYTHING, NOW..

Jordanbb e_e says

dude!

regrets can't reverse anything!

ariana! says

yeah but--

i can't help it, you know?

i thought i had a really good chance, and i think i did, but i guess i blew it big time

...sigh, i guess i should just be friends with her now and support her with hibiki... if she's happy with that..

Jordanbb e_e says

[nods] yeah.. and i mean you can look at it this way. like, who lasts forever in highschool anyways?

ariana! says

well, yeah but...

whatever

i guess you're right

i'm gonna go, kris i need to think things out

see ya

[jordanslogblog]

8-28, spending time with hika

i am too lazy to format this so ya

Jordanbb says: (9:35:39 PM)

... [listlessly turns the pages in a magazine, laying down on her stomach on her bed]

Jordanbb says: (9:35:41 PM)

[burps]

Hikari says: (9:36:14 PM)

...

Hikari says: (9:36:33 PM)

[wrinkles her nose and continues doing writing in her notebook]

Hikari says: (9:36:36 PM)

excuse you

Jordanbb says: (9:37:01 PM)

...thanks! 

Jordanbb says: (9:37:26 PM)

[looks over and grins]

Jordanbb says: (9:37:30 PM)

whatcha doing..?

Hikari says: (9:37:46 PM)

homework...

Hikari says: (9:37:51 PM)

what else do i ever do?

Jordanbb says: (9:39:03 PM)

i'unno. cheer ... stuco ... make up..

Hikari says: (9:40:02 PM)

i don't do makeup that often...!

Hikari says: (9:40:09 PM)

um... but....yeah...cheerleading...

Hikari says: (9:40:23 PM)

[blinks and closes her notebook, flopping down on her stomach]

Hikari says: (9:40:27 PM)

did i tell you i got asked out today

Jordanbb says: (9:40:30 PM)

!!

Jordanbb says: (9:40:32 PM)

no!!

Jordanbb says: (9:40:34 PM)

do tell.

Jordanbb says: (9:40:41 PM)

[tosses magazine aside]

Hikari says: (9:40:51 PM)

hmm

Hikari says: (9:40:53 PM)

guess who it was

Jordanbb says: (9:40:57 PM)

...

Jordanbb says: (9:41:05 PM)

not mr. flint...

Jordanbb says: (9:41:15 PM)

i'unno, some freshman or something?

Hikari says: (9:41:20 PM)

no, not flint...

Hikari says: (9:41:50 PM)

you know him, though

Jordanbb says: (9:44:11 PM)

..

Jordanbb says: (9:44:22 PM)

[sits back and thinks about the--]

Jordanbb says: (9:44:25 PM)

...no

Jordanbb says: (9:44:28 PM)

really?!

Jordanbb says: (9:44:35 PM)

[flops onto hikari's bed]

Hikari says: (9:45:14 PM)

mmm you didn't say a name so

Hikari says: (9:45:19 PM)

i can't really tell what your guess is

Jordanbb says: (9:45:27 PM)

is it hibeek?

Jordanbb says: (9:45:35 PM)

he's like

Jordanbb says: (9:45:40 PM)

the only straight guy i know. wow.

Hikari says: (9:46:00 PM)

well, chili's straight, too. but i think he's dead or something.

Hikari says: (9:46:06 PM)

but uh yeah it was hibiki!

Jordanbb says: (9:46:25 PM)

!!

Jordanbb says: (9:46:32 PM)

[stifles a loud guffaw]

Jordanbb says: (9:46:39 PM)

DEAD--snrk, yeah...but wow. 

Jordanbb says: (9:46:45 PM)

are you actually gonna...g...o...?

Hikari says: (9:47:54 PM)

y...eah...! ikindalikehimagainorwhatever

Jordanbb says: (9:48:39 PM)

...oh...

Jordanbb says: (9:48:55 PM)

haha! [laughs, in a manner not unlike oba's]

Hikari says: (9:49:15 PM)

... ?

Jordanbb says: (9:49:29 PM)

nothing.

Jordanbb says: (9:49:33 PM)

don't worry about it 

Jordanbb says: (9:49:33 PM)

..

Hikari says: (9:49:51 PM)

...

Hikari says: (9:49:53 PM)

tell me!!!

Jordanbb says: (9:51:13 PM)

i uh

Jordanbb says: (9:51:17 PM)

don't really wanna talk about it.

Jordanbb says: (9:51:24 PM)

but! yeah! 

Jordanbb says: (9:51:28 PM)

is it a faaancy date?

Jordanbb says: (9:51:43 PM)

[elbows]

Hikari says: (9:52:27 PM)

oh... um, okay.

Hikari says: (9:52:31 PM)

and i don't knoooow....

Hikari says: (9:52:40 PM)

he said when he figured things out, he'd let me know

Jordanbb says: (9:55:42 PM)

...hm.

Jordanbb says: (9:55:47 PM)

[nods]

Jordanbb says: (9:55:55 PM)

i think that'll be a good time.

Hikari says: (9:56:15 PM)

i hope so...!

Jordanbb says: (9:56:26 PM)

[looks at hikari's face]

Jordanbb says: (9:56:30 PM)

[and then her hair]

Hikari says: (9:56:34 PM)

...

Hikari says: (9:56:39 PM)

[tilts her head]

Hikari says: (9:56:45 PM)

uh... is there something in my hair?

Jordanbb says: (9:56:52 PM)

[shakes head]

Jordanbb says: (9:57:32 PM)

you know

Jordanbb says: (9:57:38 PM)

you wear your hair down a lot..

Hikari says: (9:57:57 PM)

yeah... i always thought it looked pretty that way!

Jordanbb says: (9:58:39 PM)

it does. you've got really nice hair. 

Hikari says: (9:59:14 PM)

hehehe, thanks

Jordanbb says: (9:59:49 PM)

do you, uh. like when people touch your hair?

Hikari says: (10:00:33 PM)

uh... when they're gentle, yeah. it feels nice.

Jordanbb says: (10:00:54 PM)

.. [slowly reaches out and takes a lock of her hair in hand]

Hikari says: (10:02:37 PM)

...

Hikari says: (10:02:43 PM)

[blinks]

Jordanbb says: (10:02:57 PM)

[winds it around her fingers]

Jordanbb says: (10:03:04 PM)

does that hurt any?

Hikari says: (10:04:09 PM)

nope

Jordanbb says: (10:04:36 PM)

hmm. 

Jordanbb says: (10:04:52 PM)

[continues to take more in hand, putting her hair in two parts]

Hikari says: (10:05:06 PM)

...?

Hikari says: (10:05:11 PM)

what are you doing with it?

Jordanbb says: (10:06:23 PM)

i'm gonna give you the best hairstyle known to man.

Hikari says: (10:07:27 PM)

... oh no

Jordanbb says: (10:08:21 PM)

don't worry, don't worry!

Hikari says: (10:08:48 PM)

what hairstyle is it?

Jordanbb says: (10:08:56 PM)

like, i'm not good at the make up stuff but there's one thing i know best--

Jordanbb says: (10:09:05 PM)

[points to her own hair]

Hikari says: (10:10:16 PM)

pigtails...?

Hikari says: (10:10:30 PM)

i don't know if i can pull them off as well as you....

Jordanbb says: (10:10:55 PM)

psssh, i know. that's why you need your own.

Hikari says: (10:12:13 PM)

huh

Jordanbb says: (10:12:37 PM)

your own style, hikarin.

Jordanbb says: (10:12:53 PM)

don't worry, you're lucky. i'm gonna help you out.

Hikari says: (10:14:15 PM)

... oookay, if you say so

Jordanbb says: (10:14:37 PM)

do you have a hair straighener?

Hikari says: (10:16:55 PM)

yeah, i think there's one on the dresser.

Jordanbb says: (10:17:59 PM)

[quickly retrieves it, along with some elastics and a comb]

Jordanbb says: (10:18:11 PM)

[hops back onto the bed, sitting up on her knees behind her]

Hikari says: (10:20:16 PM)

[blinks and moves herself into a more comfortable sitting position, resting her hands in her lap]

Jordanbb says: (10:21:58 PM)

so, hikari, tell me more about....hibeek. [snickers to herself, combing out one portion of her hair]

Hikari says: (10:23:00 PM)

... what do you meaaaaan

Jordanbb says: (10:23:15 PM)

i mean, what do you even like about him?

Hikari says: (10:23:50 PM)

you know, it's weird. i've never been good at figuring that stuff out...

Hikari says: (10:23:59 PM)

like, i used to have this huge crush on him-- i think i told you about it

Jordanbb says: (10:24:32 PM)

yeah, you did.

Jordanbb says: (10:24:54 PM)

is it cause he plays football or whatever?

Hikari says: (10:25:12 PM)

... nope!

Hikari says: (10:25:31 PM)

i used to like him because he picked on me... that's kind of weird and dumb, but it's true. but now i guess i find him...endearing?

Hikari says: (10:25:40 PM)

even the stupid things he says, i find funny...

Jordanbb says: (10:26:12 PM)

ah...

Jordanbb says: (10:26:21 PM)

well, i guess you'll fall in love with him once he farts on you.

Hikari says: (10:27:56 PM)

...

Hikari says: (10:28:01 PM)

ew...

Jordanbb says: (10:29:00 PM)

[with the straightening iron plugged in and heated up, she ties up a somewhat high pigtail, then creates loose waves with her hair]

Jordanbb says: (10:29:15 PM)

yeah, well it should be a nice date.

Hikari says: (10:29:33 PM)

... 

Hikari says: (10:29:40 PM)

if he farts on me, i'll get up and leave

Hikari says: (10:29:41 PM)

i'm not kidding

Jordanbb says: (10:29:57 PM)

HA! 

Jordanbb says: (10:30:34 PM)

that's good, then.

Jordanbb says: (10:30:48 PM)

don't move too much, i don't wanna burn your ear or somethin.

Hikari says: (10:32:03 PM)

i'l try....!!!

Jordanbb says: (10:33:19 PM)

[combs out the other side of her hair]

Hikari says: (10:35:18 PM)

[hums to herself, trying not to move]

Jordanbb says: (10:35:59 PM)

you'll have a nice time.

Jordanbb says: (10:36:04 PM)

..

Jordanbb says: (10:36:10 PM)

i'm gonna stop talking about that now, though. 

Hikari says: (10:37:57 PM)

... why?

Hikari says: (10:38:04 PM)

er, is...everything okay?

Jordanbb says: (10:38:57 PM)

yeah, it's cool.

Jordanbb says: (10:39:29 PM)

[starts to curl the other pigtail]

Hikari says: (10:39:44 PM)

hmm if you say so

Jordanbb says: (10:41:44 PM)

[turns the iron off and sets it aside, pulling out the plug]

Jordanbb says: (10:41:48 PM)

you look real cute.

Hikari says: (10:42:37 PM)

do i?

Hikari says: (10:42:57 PM)

[blinks and rolls (literally) off the bed and scampers over to their mirror]

Hikari says: (10:43:02 PM)

awww, you did a really good job!

Jordanbb says: (10:43:32 PM)

yeah? ha, thanks!

Jordanbb says: (10:43:39 PM)

it's kinda the only style i can actually...do.

Hikari says: (10:44:31 PM)

you do it well, though!!!

Jordanbb says: (10:45:01 PM)

thank ya. 

Jordanbb says: (10:45:09 PM)

[leans back and stretches out her arms]

Hikari says: (10:45:47 PM)

noooo probl--

Hikari says: (10:45:49 PM)

hmm

Hikari says: (10:45:56 PM)

hey, kris, are your ears pierced?

Jordanbb says: (10:46:07 PM)

..no.

Hikari says: (10:46:26 PM)

...

Hikari says: (10:46:32 PM)

we should do that one day!!!

Hikari says: (10:46:39 PM)

i mean, not tonight, but another day

Hikari says: (10:46:43 PM)

i'll even pay for it

Jordanbb says: (10:46:47 PM)

nope

Jordanbb says: (10:47:03 PM)

[sits up and goes back to her bed]

Hikari says: (10:47:11 PM)

!!!!

Hikari says: (10:47:13 PM)

why not

Hikari says: (10:47:31 PM)

[pouts and follows her over, flopping on her back onto kris' bed]

Jordanbb says: (10:48:41 PM)

that's not a thing i want to do, thanks.

Hikari says: (10:52:13 PM)

... why?

Jordanbb says: (10:52:41 PM)

[shrugs]

Hikari says: (10:53:04 PM)

i think it'd be cute...

Jordanbb says: (10:53:11 PM)

nope.

Hikari says: (10:53:21 PM)

you're so stubborn

Jordanbb says: (10:53:23 PM)

i'm cute on my own.

Hikari says: (10:53:57 PM)

well, thaaaat's true too

Jordanbb says: (10:54:35 PM)

snrk, besides, if i got my ears pierced, wouldn't i have to keep 'em in for like...months? 

Jordanbb says: (10:54:49 PM)

mmm, yeah, that'd interfere with my. way of life. 

Jordanbb says: (10:54:51 PM)

[erg3]

Hikari says: (10:55:08 PM)

...

Hikari says: (10:55:10 PM)

yeah...

Jordanbb says: (10:58:04 PM)

i uh, guess i could use clip-on earrings or something..

Hikari says: (10:58:43 PM)

that's stiiiill be cute

Jordanbb says: (10:59:23 PM)

that's alright. if you got me some clip-ons, i'd wear them.

Hikari says: (10:59:40 PM)

!!!

Hikari says: (10:59:42 PM)

really???

Jordanbb says: (10:59:52 PM)

[nods]

Jordanbb says: (10:59:57 PM)

i think you'd have uh, good taste.

Hikari says: (11:00:27 PM)

hehehe, thaaank you

Jordanbb says: (11:00:33 PM)

so... if you ever wanna dress me up. 

Jordanbb says: (11:00:36 PM)

..

Hikari says: (11:00:40 PM)

...

Jordanbb says: (11:00:47 PM)

no, nope, i lied, don't do that.

Hikari says: (11:00:51 PM)

[spa...rkl...y... ey...e..s--

Hikari says: (11:00:54 PM)

... oh

Hikari says: (11:00:57 PM)

[crestfallen]

Jordanbb says: (11:01:00 PM)

[coughs a little]

Hikari says: (11:01:05 PM)

...

Jordanbb says: (11:01:07 PM)

s-so!

Hikari says: (11:01:30 PM)

[frowns]

Jordanbb says: (11:02:44 PM)

aw, come on..

Hikari says: (11:03:01 PM)

...

Hikari says: (11:03:06 PM)

[puppy dog eyes...]

Jordanbb says: (11:03:28 PM)

..

Jordanbb says: (11:04:01 PM)

maybe i'll think about it.

Hikari says: (11:04:41 PM)

pleeeeaaaaseeee

Jordanbb says: (11:05:39 PM)

i'll think about it

Jordanbb says: (11:05:41 PM)

okay?

Hikari says: (11:05:48 PM)

oooookay...

Jordanbb says: (11:06:33 PM)

i'm gonna go out.

Jordanbb says: (11:06:43 PM)

(ffppfft time ot dO HOMeWOrk)

Hikari says: (11:06:49 PM)

oooookie dokkie

Hikari says: (11:06:52 PM)

(gay as hell)

Jordanbb says: (11:08:47 PM)

[packs hr backpack and! leaves]

Jordanbb says: (11:08:50 PM)

'night, hikari!

Hikari says: (11:09:26 PM)

night!

Jordanbb says: (11:09:50 PM)

[goes 2 the old folks home aKA pets house]

[jordanslogblog]

8-12, homemade dinner date

we were bein gay

[jordanslogblog]

7-11, l*cas breaks up

this isnt even canon anymore but damn what a good log i was in the ZONe

o says: (10:29:40 PM) [text] are you at your dorm? [text] i wanna talk [text] kris. Jordanbb says: (10:30:06 PM) [text] huh [text] yeah imthere o says: (10:30:23 PM) [text] can i come over? Jordanbb says: (10:30:57 PM) [text] ofc o says: (10:31:17 PM) [text] im actually outside your door rn Jordanbb says: (10:31:46 PM) [opens door??] o says: (10:32:22 PM) [is sitting outside crosslegged leaning on the wall] [looks up at kris] Hi. Jordanbb says: (10:33:02 PM) Hey. [extends a hand to help him up] o says: (10:34:37 PM) [takes her hand and gets up] Jordanbb says: (10:34:48 PM) come on in. o says: (10:35:30 PM) [walks in and stands awkwardly next to the door, he stuff his hands in his pockets] Jordanbb says: (10:36:06 PM) [closes the door after him, looking at him with a bit of concern before shaking it off and going back to her place on her bed] o says: (10:38:00 PM) Can I say something? Jordanbb says: (10:38:08 PM) Sure, shoot. o says: (10:38:46 PM) Uh. Well. [gulps and shifts around] Jordanbb says: (10:39:07 PM) ....? o says: (10:39:15 PM) I, uh, i think.. Jordanbb says: (10:39:22 PM) [sits up, cross legged on the bed] Yeah? o says: (10:39:39 PM) [clears throat again] takes hands out of pockets stuffs them back again] I wanna can can we. I think we should break up. Jordanbb says: (10:40:11 PM) ... Why. o says: (10:41:21 PM) [Looks down] I'm leaving. Jordanbb says: (10:41:49 PM) Oh.. [swallows] Where to? o says: (10:42:02 PM) ....Back home. [gulps again and looks away] And well... I don't think a long distnce thing would work. Oh. .. Jordanbb says: (10:45:21 PM) Just kinda sprung this on me, huh? o says: (10:45:41 PM) Hey. o says: (10:45:51 PM) I thought alot about this ... I'm just. leaving. Jordanbb says: (10:47:02 PM) Why didn't you tell me til now? that's kinda what you do when you're dating someone y'know Let them know...what's going on.... o says: (10:47:44 PM) i dunno i guess i never thought about it....i think... thats why we should break up ......... [looks down] Jordanbb says: (10:48:34 PM) ... What... what do you mean? I'm not smart, so just tell me straight up, okay? I don't wanna hear that cryptic crap. o says: (10:49:28 PM) i just. [sighs] you go around doing things on your own alot of times sometimes i wonder if youll ever fight for me. i mean reallywant me. i guess i know im the one who confessed. i liked you first but i dont think you were really..... i dunno liking me back as much as i was liking you. oir maybe i wasnt showing it..... maybe im just a needy person. but. i guess thats sorta my fault i shut myself away and i guess i secretly wanted you to come after me i dunno kris... i dunno Jordanbb says: (10:59:11 PM) I--I tried. And yeah, I'd still throw a punch for you but. [falls back onto her bed, rolls onto her stomach] I'm not...I don't. chase. That's not the kind of girl I am, I think. Is that what you want? o says: (10:59:53 PM) No, I...I can't force you to be a person you're not. I'm leaving anyways and sorry sorry [brings hands to face] Jordanbb says: (11:00:14 PM) ... Come here. o says: (11:00:33 PM) [slowly trudges over] sorry. Sorry. sorry. Jordanbb says: (11:00:41 PM) Hey. [takes his hands and removes them from his face. she's still holding them by his sides while she fixes her eyes on his.] o says: (11:03:31 PM) [swallows down his tears to no avail] ... [his face scrucnesh up] [looks away] Jordanbb says: (11:04:05 PM) ...Hey. [her voice is gentle, a soft contrast to the usual sting in her words.] Look at me. o says: (11:06:53 PM) [looks at her] Jordanbb says: (11:08:48 PM) I'll miss you. [her right hand breaks away from his to catch a tear.] You're crying. Are you going to miss me? o says: (11:21:48 PM) [nods and cloese eyes and nods] yeah.. yeah i will ill miss you alot [nods] sorry sorry sorry kris Jordanbb says: (11:23:01 PM) Stop apologizing. ... [exhales slowly, casting her eyes to her feet momentarily before looking back up at him] Just go do whatever you have to do and, uh. I hope you have a good time. Maybe you can put up with a visit? I...uh. [gulps] Hah! o says: (11:25:36 PM) ... I'll be gone for good , Kris. ... [his words lodge in his throat] ...i really really- I should go, Kris. Jordanbb says: (11:26:25 PM) ... don't go. don't go, not now. Don't go. o says: (11:28:13 PM) i leave tomorrow morning i havent packed i- ... [looks down] Jordanbb says: (11:28:42 PM) Ok. Ok. [holds both of his hands and sort of swings them back and forth lightly] o says: (11:32:45 PM) [leans his head on her shoulder, whispers] can i stay here? Jordanbb says: (11:35:16 PM) mhm. [brings her arms around his waist] Yeah. o says: (11:43:46 PM) Can I just stay here like this for a second? Jordanbb says: (11:48:58 PM) Yeah. It's not a problem. [her grip tightens, then loosens a little] o says: (11:49:36 PM) [kisses her neck lightly maybe not i dunno... not out of lust] Jordanbb says: (11:52:08 PM) [brings lucas closer and holds onto him. she doesn't let out any noise, just sighs into him] o says: (11:55:08 PM) [whispers] I love you. Jordanbb says: (11:57:15 PM) . [her grip tightens almost instinctively. how typical he'd confess before a farewell; how it pained her that much more.] Why would you leave me? You--you don't. leave someone you love. You don't desert them. o says: (11:58:14 PM) sorry. sorry sorry ...sorry. Jordanbb says: (11:59:17 PM) You don't love me. you wouldn't be leaving if you did. o says: (11:59:48 PM) [cracks] o says: (11:59:54 PM) [shrivels into dust] o says: (11:59:59 PM) [blows away in the wind] o says: (12:00:02 AM) [he is dead] Jordanbb says: (12:00:14 AM) [she's speaking through clenched teeth, holding onto lucas in a way she'd never done before. her heart beats cold as he apologises, sorry and so]-- o says: (12:01:47 AM) I have to leave. I'm sorry Kris I- Jordanbb says: (12:02:06 AM) Why. Why do you have to go. o says: (12:03:54 AM) (stoP!!!!!!) My profeassor...offered me a job. I...can't turn it down. Jordanbb says: (12:09:42 AM) ...Right. [lets out a short breath. defeated, she refuses to release him, at least right now.] So. Stay tonight. o says: (12:13:48 AM) [nods, bushing against her shoulder, and rubs his prickly face into her neck] Jordanbb says: (12:15:14 AM) [she never quite got used to that odd sensation, it brings out a brief, tickled giggle. she falls back onto the bed once more, this time bringing him down with her.] let's just lay like this, alright? o says: (12:20:38 AM) [nods again, bringing his hand to her face. he brushed her hair from her face] Jordanbb says: (12:23:52 AM) [she smiles sadly, moving closer to him. their shoulders touch, the coarse hairs on his arm brush against the fading remnant of her tan, and she shifts to her side, facing lucas for a moment before going into a kiss.] o says: (12:35:02 AM) (haha im gomen man u write well im gunna go with simple action sentences and broken fragmetnsts!!) [lucas lifted his chin and tilted his head a bit to fit in her kiss. he shuffled closer to her, pressing his body tight up against hers.] Jordanbb says: (12:39:59 AM) [already kris is holding on tight; she doesn't want him to go. she won't let him go. her kisses are almost desperate, and her eyes partially open to steal a glimpse of him so near to her before closing them again hm] o says: (12:53:31 AM) [he slowly moved his hand down her body and paused at her bellybutton. his hand pressed down on her flat stomach and slowly moved up her shirt haha] Jordanbb says: (12:57:16 AM) [she slides her hands up the back of his shirt, lifting it up as they move. she stops at his shoulder and pulls on the cloth a bit as to say "hey hey take this off pls"] o says: (1:14:14 AM) [lucas blinked but sson got the message and wriggled out of his shirt . he got up closer to her face, brushiing his lips against her top lip and suggested the same] Jordanbb says: (1:14:58 AM) (

) Jordanbb says: (1:21:23 AM) [without missing the hint, she tossed her shirt to the floor then sat up, pulling him with her. she kissed his shoulder and nipped at the skin, intending to haha wow yeah let's leave some marks on lucas] o says: (1:40:57 AM) [He uttered a groan as he pressed his hands on her back. he like the feel of her skin. it was warm. she was there in in his arms] Jordanbb says: (1:44:01 AM) [she left one on each side of his neck before kissing his lips again, breaking to speak] what do you want to do? o says: (1:49:45 AM) ....[lucas kept silent. he moved his hands up to her shoulders and ran down her arms. he kissed her lips and kissed her face her chin her neck] Jordanbb says: (2:04:21 AM) [ok! lets say we're. done haha lying in bed cute no shirts ok.] lucas. o says: (2:04:47 AM) Mmm Jordanbb says: (2:04:55 AM) ... You- forget about us. before these go away. [presses her fingers into the deep red spots hm] o says: (2:08:13 AM) ........ ....what? [he looked at her ] Jordanbb says: (2:09:45 AM) [lies with her face up looking at the ceiling. distraught]

((yanno i think my laptop died or whatever the log just STOps here and well this ship doesnt even exist in canon anymore so!!!!!! she doesnt have any recollection of the thing bc it NEVRer HAPPened))

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8-8, being sappy

i would change the names but that was giving me a hard time

Jordanbb says: (10:37:52 PM) [texts] are you still in your classroom bri says: (10:38:28 PM) [text] sure am Jordanbb says: (10:40:20 PM) [text] are u too lazy to move or somethign are you fused to ur chair bri says: (10:41:11 PM) [text] i'm looking over assignments thank you very much Jordanbb says: (10:41:41 PM) [text] :) ooo im on the way bri says: (10:41:56 PM) [text]

Jordanbb says: (10:42:58 PM) [soon comes to the door, sticking her head in his classroom before coming in] bri says: (10:43:33 PM) done classes? Jordanbb says: (10:45:41 PM) mhm. [leaves her bag by his desk, takes a desk from the front row and pulls it up beside his] no practice or anything, either. bri says: (10:47:03 PM) easy day for you, huh? [sits back in his chair, putting the paper he was reading down] Jordanbb says: (10:48:05 PM) yeah, relatively-- [lies her head down, watching him actually dO his job with curiousity] what about you? you're actually working. bri says: (10:48:54 PM) pretty easy. this is simple stuff. [laughs quietly] sometimes i do that. Jordanbb says: (10:49:33 PM) whatcha looking at? bri says: (10:50:27 PM) notes. i collected the 'notes' everyone took at the end of the class to see who was doing it and who wasn't. Jordanbb says: (10:52:15 PM) huh.. [sits up to get a better look, then lies back down] .. [pulls her phone from her pocket and snaps a quick picture] bri says: (10:52:30 PM) ... what was that for? Jordanbb says: (10:54:29 PM) to always remember this moment. a picture lasts forever, after all. [flashes a smarmy grin] bri says: (10:54:55 PM) .... i don't see what's so special about it. Jordanbb says: (10:56:12 PM) i'm just messing around. [looks at the picture for a moment, then back at him] bri says: (10:56:59 PM) [grins] so am i. i don't mind. Jordanbb says: (10:57:41 PM) do you have any of the new kids in your class, by the way? bri says: (11:01:32 PM) mm ... there's a girl, blue, in my english class. and a boy, black, in drama. Jordanbb says: (11:02:44 PM) is she stupi-- Jordanbb says: (11:02:52 PM) black...huh, yeah, i recognize the name. bri says: (11:03:24 PM) [shrugs] haven't seen much of her yet. but you've met the other one, or you just know his name? Jordanbb says: (11:04:15 PM) oh i've met him all right. bri says: (11:04:50 PM) how is he? Jordanbb says: (11:05:15 PM) he's kinda a dumbass. like, in the speaks before he thinks way. bri says: (11:05:45 PM) hm ... how do you like him? Jordanbb says: (11:06:16 PM) [grins] Jordanbb says: (11:06:18 PM) i don't. bri says: (11:06:35 PM) i should have known. Jordanbb says: (11:08:37 PM) yeah, you should've. he called me an old hag. [pushes her lips together in a pout and huffs] bri says: (11:12:30 PM) an old hag. you're not that old. Jordanbb says: (11:13:55 PM) tch, seriously. i'm just a grade above him. bri says: (11:14:33 PM) at least you're not my age. Jordanbb says: (11:15:09 PM) yeah... Jordanbb says: (11:15:13 PM) fifty and counting.. Jordanbb says: (11:15:17 PM) [sighs and shakes head] bri says: (11:15:19 PM) [nods solemnly] Jordanbb says: (11:16:40 PM) [opens her phone and looks at the screen for a few moments, then back at petrel] bri says: (11:17:01 PM) .... what? Jordanbb says: (11:17:55 PM) ... nothing. Jordanbb says: (11:18:02 PM) [quickly closes phone and stashes away] bri says: (11:18:08 PM) ...... Jordanbb says: (11:18:54 PM) ... Jordanbb says: (11:18:58 PM) it Jordanbb says: (11:18:59 PM) it's nothing. bri says: (11:19:15 PM) ... alright, if you say so. Jordanbb says: (11:24:14 PM) ... [grins to herself, propping her head up and resting her chin in her hand] bri says: (11:24:36 PM) what's that face for. Jordanbb says: (11:24:53 PM) oh...nothin'. [the smile grows on her face] bri says: (11:25:09 PM) ...... kris ..... Jordanbb says: (11:25:35 PM) petrellll? bri says: (11:25:54 PM) what are you grinning about. Jordanbb says: (11:27:13 PM) ... Jordanbb says: (11:27:16 PM) nothin'. Jordanbb says: (11:27:19 PM) heh. bri says: (11:27:32 PM) ...... Jordanbb says: (11:28:54 PM) [eventually stops smiling and sits up on the surface of her desk, resting in her feet in the chair she was sitting in] bri says: (11:29:29 PM) [gives up on reading the notes, bored with them] how were your classes? Jordanbb says: (11:31:08 PM) good. i tried staying awake, but that was a problem in the morning. [picks up a page of the notes, furrowing her brow when she tries to decipher the scrawl] bri says: (11:31:59 PM) class is boring. [shrugs, looking at the paper] i couldn't read that one. i didn't bother trying. Jordanbb says: (11:33:05 PM) what's the grade? bri says: (11:33:27 PM) i wasn't grading them. just wanted to see who was taking notes and who was bullshitting. bri says: (11:33:32 PM) i didn't tell them that, though. Jordanbb says: (11:35:18 PM) ... wow Jordanbb says: (11:35:37 PM) how underhanded of you. bri says: (11:35:46 PM) i'm a criminal. Jordanbb says: (11:36:57 PM) i know. Jordanbb says: (11:37:23 PM) [smirks] Jordanbb says: (11:37:31 PM) well! glad i'm not in this class. bri says: (11:37:46 PM) you should be. i'd pick on you. Jordanbb says: (11:39:37 PM) . Jordanbb says: (11:39:45 PM) yeah? bri says: (11:40:35 PM) yeah. Jordanbb says: (11:40:37 PM) you seem to ignore me in drama. bri says: (11:41:31 PM) i'll start soon, don't worry. Jordanbb says: (11:43:33 PM) tch, [bites her nail for a little bit, then looks at him] Jordanbb says: (11:43:34 PM) .. bri says: (11:44:13 PM) you alright? Jordanbb says: (11:45:07 PM) [nods, not speaking] bri says: (11:45:56 PM) .... [pushes the papers away] wanna go? i'm tired of sitting here. Jordanbb says: (11:46:27 PM) wait wait. /you're/ tired of /sitting/? bri says: (11:46:43 PM) what's-- ..... yes. i am. Jordanbb says: (11:47:34 PM) .. [studies his face a little] bri says: (11:47:49 PM) ... [frowns again] Jordanbb says: (11:47:58 PM) [moves to sit on his desk, facing him] bri says: (11:49:43 PM) [leans forward a little] hm? Jordanbb says: (11:51:27 PM) .. i remember you telling me about your nose. [has her eyes focused on the center of his face] bri says: (11:51:42 PM) what about it? Jordanbb says: (11:52:44 PM) i dunno. even if you dont like it all that much, i do. bri says: (11:53:08 PM) ... you like my nose. Jordanbb says: (11:53:19 PM) hey, shut up. lemme tell you why! bri says: (11:53:32 PM) fine, fine. go on. Jordanbb says: (11:55:22 PM) this sounds really dumb, but your nose...hah, has a lot of character. like you. i like it. and i like how there's no one else with that same feature. [pauses for a second] nobody, anywhere.. at least, that i know of. y'know, there must be like, a million diamonds. everywhere, in department stores, and fake diamonds and stuff. but there's something...uh. really nice about an unpolished gem. it just seems more real. ... [hops off the desk and sits back in the seat] bri says: (12:00:59 AM) hmn .. is that so? [chuckles, trying to suppress a big smile and pretty much failing] thanks. i'm glad someone likes it. Jordanbb says: (12:02:27 AM) yeah, yeah. [looks away from him, clenching her teeth and hiding a blush] well. cool! .. bri says: (12:04:29 AM) you're cute. thank you. Jordanbb says: (12:06:13 AM) .. bri says: (12:07:35 AM) what? Jordanbb says: (12:08:18 AM) mhm! [nod and laughs, a little embarrassed] bri says: (12:09:26 AM) i like you a lot, you know that? Jordanbb says: (12:10:16 AM) ..yeah, i know that. [brightens up a little and smiles in his direction] bri says: (12:10:40 AM) okay. just making sure. Jordanbb says: (12:10:57 AM) kiss me? bri says: (12:13:52 AM) [scoots his chair over a little, leaning over to kiss her] Jordanbb says: (12:14:19 AM) [goes in kiss, then leans back in her seat] bri says: (12:16:29 AM) wanna go, then? i don't have anything else to do here today. Jordanbb says: (12:16:59 AM) yeah, let's get going. Jordanbb says: (12:17:13 AM) i don't wanna hang around school any longer than i have to. bri says: (12:18:26 AM) [nods and stands up, grabbing his bag] Jordanbb says: (12:19:28 AM) [takes her backpack and stretches her arms out before walking before him to the door, flicking the lights on and off.] bri says: (12:22:58 AM) [follows her to the door, slinging the strap of his bag over his shoulder] come on, come on. Jordanbb says: (12:24:05 AM) [steps out into the hallway and rocks on her heels] okaaay.. bri says: (12:25:42 AM) [closes the door behind him as he steps out into the hall, turning to walk away] so where are we going? Jordanbb says: (12:27:17 AM) i dunno...! [steps close behind him] bri says: (12:29:05 AM) mm, neither do i. i usually just go back to my apartment. Jordanbb says: (12:29:43 AM) do you ever try seeing something new? bri says: (12:30:28 AM) what do you mean? Jordanbb says: (12:30:50 AM) like, do you ever mix it up? go someplace else? bri says: (12:31:21 AM) sometimes, yeah. not usually. Jordanbb says: (12:31:38 AM) you want to? bri says: (12:31:52 AM) sure, let's go somewhere. Jordanbb says: (12:32:54 AM) yes!! [grins real big, grabs his butt, then jolts ahead of him to the end of the hall] bri says: (12:34:16 AM) oka-- ........ bri says: (12:34:53 AM) [sighs and follows her to the end of the hall, pausing at the door] where should we go? Jordanbb says: (12:35:12 AM) depends. how far are you willing to go? bri says: (12:35:55 AM) wherever. doesn't matter to me. Jordanbb says: (12:37:30 AM) hmm.. what is it, tuesday? bri says: (12:38:56 AM) tuesday, yeah. Jordanbb says: (12:39:41 AM) let's go to castelia for a little while. bri says: (12:40:11 AM) castelia ... yeah, that sounds nice. Jordanbb says: (12:41:14 AM) [takes his hand in hers] well then, let's get going now. i don't want the place to close.. bri says: (12:42:36 AM) [squeezes her hand] sure, sure. what place are you talking about? Jordanbb says: (12:43:20 AM) you'll see when we get there. bri says: (12:43:38 AM) fiiine, let's go. Jordanbb says: (12:44:49 AM) heh, you're not one for surprises are you? [nudges him as they approach the parking lot] bri says: (12:45:40 AM) i like knowing things. [shrugs as he eventually makes it to the car, unlocking it to get in] Jordanbb says: (12:47:59 AM) [sits in the passenger seat and reclines back, then curls her legs into the seat] bri says: (12:49:40 AM) [gets in and starts the engine, driving off to castelia] Jordanbb says: (12:51:17 AM) [yea here! takes off her loose tie and leaves her backpack in the car, taking only her phone and some cash.] c'mon, i wanna treat you to something. bri says: (12:52:58 AM) [leaves his bag as well, sticking his phone in his pocket and grabbing his wallet and keys out of habit] treat me? Jordanbb says: (12:54:12 AM) mhm! [holds his hand again, walking against the city crowds] let me be nice to you. bri says: (12:55:39 AM) [keeps a tight hold on her hand, making sure she stays nearby] i won't stop you. Jordanbb says: (12:56:31 AM) (cute) [eventually she stops..at another crowd] we gotta wait a little while, but it'll be worth it. totally worth it. bri says: (12:58:19 AM) i'll wait. i don't mind. Jordanbb says: (1:01:02 AM) [standing in the clustered line, she waits impatiently, swinging her arm back and forth a little. she nearly jumps up when they reach the front of the ice cream stand, and she fishes some bills out of her coin purse, asking for two cAsTeLiA cones. one is fairly large, but the guy has to scoop the bottom of the tub for the second. she pays and holds both of them in her hands] Jordanbb says: (1:01:27 AM) [offers the larger to him] normally i wouldn't be so..generous, but you've gotta try this, okay? bri says: (1:05:36 AM) [he's entertained by her enthusiasm, especially once they reach the front of the line. he accepts the cone when it's offered, looking at her briefly] i guess it's good, right? Jordanbb says: (1:06:13 AM) try it. it's the best. come on, let's go someplace where we can sit, away from crowds. bri says: (1:09:09 AM) yeah, there should be somewhere to sit around here .. Jordanbb says: (1:10:11 AM) [holds her cone while walking with him at a rather brisk pace] y'know what's awesome about this cone? it doesn't melt. bri says: (1:10:31 AM) ... it doesn't melt. interesting. Jordanbb says: (1:11:50 AM) [ends up at a bench looking out at the water and takes a seat] try some. bri says: (1:12:26 AM) [sits down next to her, eating a bit off the top and pausing after] that's ... really good. Jordanbb says: (1:13:22 AM) see? it's my favorite, i get it like, every time i come to castelia. [is already licking at the sides of hers] bri says: (1:16:13 AM) i don't blame you. [keeps eating his, getting through it pretty quickly] Jordanbb says: (1:18:13 AM) [finishes hers well before him, watching his face for his reaction] bri says: (1:20:53 AM) [finishes his a little later, nodding in approval and grinning] that was really good .. we'll have to come out for them more often. Jordanbb says: (1:22:04 AM) are ya gonna let me buy for you? bri says: (1:23:09 AM) maybe sometimes. Jordanbb says: (1:23:42 AM) maybe sometimes? Jordanbb says: (1:23:50 AM) how vague. bri says: (1:24:01 AM) if i feel like letting you. Jordanbb says: (1:25:32 AM) you- ok. [rests her head on his shoulder] bri says: (1:25:57 AM) what about me. Jordanbb says: (1:26:34 AM) i like you. that's it. bri says: (1:27:05 AM) i'm happy you do. Jordanbb says: (1:28:13 AM) ... [thinks a bunch of really gay crush feelingsy stUFF but decides not to say anything] yeah, me .. too. bri says: (1:29:17 AM) [kisses the side of her head] Jordanbb says: (1:30:33 AM) [smiles] you know. i feel really ... happy. bri says: (1:31:38 AM) yeah? that's good .. i want you to be happy. Jordanbb says: (1:32:46 AM) you uh. make me. happy. [gulps] bri says: (1:35:31 AM) [smiles widely, slipping an arm around her back and pulling her against his side] that's .. that's really good to hear. i want to keep making you happy. Jordanbb says: (1:36:51 AM) [smiles, nuzzling her head against him wow shes gay 2day] i'm not going anywhere. bri says: (1:38:21 AM) you make me pretty happy, too. so please don't. i like having you here. Jordanbb says: (1:42:03 AM) .. [runs her thumb over his knee, looking out at the water ahead of them] Jordanbb says: (1:42:36 AM) are you ready to go home? i wanna lay down for a little while. Jordanbb says: (1:42:42 AM) i'll cook dinner after bri says: (1:45:58 AM) mm .. [nods] yeah, sure. let's go. Jordanbb says: (1:47:19 AM) [stands up, extending her hand to him] bri says: (1:47:37 AM) [also stands up, taking her hand in his again] Jordanbb says: (1:49:26 AM) hey. [wraps her arms around his waist, holding onto him before giving him a sweet kiss.] okay, let's go. bri says: (1:57:22 AM) hm-- [grins a little, kissing her back and lingering for a couple seconds] yeah, alright.

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