Kara Sharpe

Kara Sharpe 19 Teleporter Survivor Broken Hemlock Student

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A Friend In Need | Kydia

Lydia couldn’t remember the last time she felt so small and childish. She sat on the side of her bed in her empty dorm room, eyes brimming with warm tears and her head throbbing from hard sobs. It was difficult to stop any of it and trying seemed to only make her head hurt more. A part of her wished for some company–a shoulder to cry on but the two closest people she thought might provide that for her were the two she had been adamantly avoiding. Her mother wouldn’t have been much help; she was certain that her mother would hypocritically pass judgement or remind her that she was an adult and would have to deal with the consequences like she did. Neither of these scenarios were ones that Lydia wanted to hear from her mom right now, so she avoided her as well. Once she wiped away a fresh stream of tears on her sleeve, she pulled her knees up toward her chest, bowed her head and forced herself to at least take some deep breaths. It may not have been as disastrous as she was feeling it was, but logic was too far away to console her. 

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Kara’s concern for her roommate’s wellbeing was at it’s highest point but she had no idea what she could do - or even if there was anything she could do.  She was far from an expert in normal adult behaviour but the signs of Lydia being ill were clear and Kara had taken to doing everything she could to help.  Small things like asking if there was anything Lydia needed, always making sure she had a full glass of water next to her bed and on occasions holding the other girl’s hair out of the way while she was being ill.  Lydia had always been there for her when she had needed it, always ready with a shoulder to cry on after a nightmare or words of advice when the teasing Kara received started to upset her - she really wanted to return that gesture but every time she asked Lydia would say there was nothing wrong.  When she entered the dorm room she saw Lydia sitting exactly as she did whenever there was something wrong and she immediately dived into her drawer to fish out some tissues - emoji ones because they made her smile.  “Heyyy, are you ok?”  She asked, knowing it was a stupid question but not knowing what else to say.  She sat next to the other girl and rubbed her hand softly over Lydia’s back, placing the tissues next to them.  “Have you been poorly sick again?”

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lydibabs:

Lydia shook her head, “Some people are so immature. Hey, don’t let that get to you, okay? If you wanted to go to the Go Red Ball, you wouldn’t have needed to go with a date. Besides, not everyone makes a big deal of having a date to that kinda thing–especially not in college. I had a date but we’re friends and we just ended up dancing with a few other friends, and sometimes each other and enjoying all the free refreshments.” She offered a soft smile. “I mean did you feel like you needed to have a date to go?”

Kara was wringing her hands together awkwardly as she listened to Lydia.  What her roommate was saying made sense and she definitely liked the idea of having a date that wasn’t such a serious thing but when Lydia asked her question it took Kara a few moments to work out her reply.  “I... well it’s... I’ve never been to anything like that before so... Yeah, I guess... I just wanted someone to go with but everyone I’m friends with had a date so yeah, to be able to not go on my own and still fit in I thought I needed a date.”  She could feel the warmth rising in her cheeks and did her best to ignore it and tilted her head to the side enquiringly.  “Was it fun?”

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multiplehatsmanyfaces:

Folami folded her arms, already angry, even without knowing details, “Who is bothering you?  Because that is not something that should be tolerated at an institution like this and I can’t stand by if I know that there is bullying going on.”

“It was that Emma with her little gang of followers who just follow her around and do as she says. They’re always mean to me and I don’t know why.  I’ve never done anything to them.  Not that I know of anyway.”

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caninechemist:

“Hey…Hey…C’ mere…”

Kara scooted into his arms and sobbed into his shoulder.  “S-sorry,” she mumbled once she had calmed down a little.

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lydibabs:

Lydia took a seat beside her roommate, grimacing but still a bit confused about the situation. She rested a hand on Kara’s shoulder, “What, why? What were they saying?” 

Kara took in a deep shuddering breath to try and calm down when the gentle hand was placed on her shoulder.  “They... they won’t leave me alone about not going to that red ball thing and they said the reason I didn’t go was because I’m too stupid to get a date.”

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lydibabs:

Lydia tensed for a moment as her initial reaction to the outburst. Having committed her roommate’s face to memory now though, she relaxed slightly but was still puzzled. “Hey, what’s wrong?”

Kara’s head remained in her hands in an attempt to avoid making eye contact with anyone.  “People in class said some horrible things about me,” she mumbled through her fingers.

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multiplehatsmanyfaces:

“Whoa, whoa… what happened?”  Folami wondered.

“Some people in class said some horrible things, I just don’t understand why people like upsetting me,” Kara replied with a sniff.

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“Why are people so mean?”

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caninechemist:

“Yeah, you’ve got a point there, Kara.” He chuckled and then sighed as he leaned back. Joaquin had to stop being so negative.“Hey…what are you doing on Valentine’s Day? Got any plans?” He took a bite out of his sandwich and then wiped his lips. “Important question.”

Kara absently twisted her fingers into her hair as she thought for a moment.  “I’m... not doing anything, except classes and stuff.  I didn’t even know you were meant to do something on Valentines Day. What would a normal thing to do be?  Are you doing anything nice?”

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multiplehatsmanyfaces:

No, that’s not what I meant at all.  Sorry it turned out that way… but since then, you’ve learned to love the place and the people, right?  I mean, that was a one time suckfest, I hope.

Oh I’m used to it.  I must be really easy to play pranks on because it’s always happening, but I’ve been told it’s a sign that people like me so I don’t mind really.  I do love it here, people are really nice and they’ve stopped calling me weird now which is also nice.  Do you like what you’ve seen so far?

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multiplehatsmanyfaces:

I wouldn’t respond extremely well to that.  I don’t like pranks.  I think that they’re childish and pointless and I’d probably raise hell about it.  On the other hand, hopefully the unique experience gave you the opportunity to think outside the box.

It had never happened to me before so I really didn’t know what to do or what was going on, I even had to get someone to awkwardly explain the whole thing to me.  If by think outside the box you mean be found by a professor crying in the corner of the room with no voice because I’d been shouting so much then yeah it was a great experience.

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caninechemist:

“Aw. People are rude. Valentine’s Day is a commercial holiday anyway.” Did he sound salty? Maybe a little. “Right? I feel like it’s too soon but then again it’s only a few weeks away. This year is already breezing by and it just started.”

Something in his tone made Kara tilt her head inquisitively to the side and her eyebrows closed together slightly.  “Aren’t all holidays just commercial now?  That... That’s what people say.  I think?”  She shrugged and looked away awkwardly.  “I don’t really have much of a concept of passing time, but you’re not the first person to say it’s going fast so it’s probably true.”

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multiplehatsmanyfaces:

Well, I have a knack for fighting, especially on the behalf of others.  Dirty business, but sometimes it has to happen and sometimes, I’m the only one I see willing to do it.  I have found everything just fine.  I’ve had people come along and help at pretty much every turn…  But.. this music room thing is oddly specific.

Well I’ll be letting you do all the fighting on my behalf, but I don’t really get how they start or anything so hopefully I’ll never get into one.  The music room lock in is apparently a new person prank that gets pulled all the time, except I haven’t heard it happen to anyone else before or after me so... Guess I was just an easy target.

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“So I’m walking around the local drugstore and I’m thinking maaannn that’s a lot of Valentine’s Day shit. Why is there a lot of V-day Shit out already? And then I was reminded by the clerk that it’s like…three weeks away? What the heck? When? How? Where? Who am I? What is this life?” 

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“At least you recognise it.  I got given a horrible look when I asked what all the red cards and hearts were for.  The only thing I remember about Valentine’s Day is mom and dad went out and I was left with a babysitter.  But yeah, I don’t remember it being this soon after Christmas.”

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multiplehatsmanyfaces:

Good!  I am not a huge fan of fighting, personally.  Not that fisticuffs stuff, anyway.  I am new here.  I spent some time trying to get my transferable credits and my dorm straight, and then just kinda creeping around the campus until classes are back in session.

I’m not very good with conflict of any kind but there seems to be some people that do like fighting and that sort of thing.  Sometimes for no reason, which I can’t work out.  Have you found everywhere ok?  They keep the nice food in the top cupboards in the kitchen if you’re ever planning a raid and don’t accidentally lock yourself in the music practice rooms because nobody can hear you screaming for help.  It’s quiet but it’s also nice to be back, I don’t think I could have stayed in a hotel any longer!

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Coffee Break | Karquin

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caninechemist:

“You aren’t pushy.” Joaquin reassured her. “I’d love to talk about it with you sometime.” A small smile tugged at his lips. “Truth be told, I don’t trust easily. It has nothing to do with you and a lot to do with me. But I do trust you and I think someday I’ll be able to tell you my life story. Which isn’t really that great but it’s got suspense and a happy ending and all that jazz.” He smirked and bumped her gently. “Hey now…no more apologizing, Kara. We’re friends. Meaning I’d probably tell you if there’s reason for me to be mad at something. Which rarely happens by the way.” When Kara’s face lit up once more, Joaquin couldn’t help but smile widely. “Great. Then we’ll do a movie a week.” He shook his head and laughed softly. “It’s okay. I like that you’re so enthusiastic. My sister Theresa is the same way.” He sat back when they placed the menus on the table. “What will the lady be having?”  

Kara smiled warmly and her head did it’s usual tilt to the side, was listening so intently that she forgot to blink for a few moments and just stared as Joaquin spoke.  “I’d love to hear it sometime, whenever you’re ready.  I do love happy endings!  I can tell you my story but it’s boring and nothing happens and I don’t really know how it ends yet... so it’s not very good.”  When he bumped her Kara purposely made her head wobble in an exaggerated way and giggled.  “Ok, no more apologising.  Promise.”  Kara was trembling with excitement that was threatening to bubble over again and she bounced up and down a few times again.  “That would be amazing!  What will we be starting with?  No wait, don’t tell me, keep it a surprise.  But what type of film? Or will telling me that spoil it too?”  She picked up the menu that had been placed before her and her eyes flicked frantically over the words on it.  Last time she’d ordered a coffee it hadn’t been anything like sweet enough for her tastes so she was looking for something that sounded more like she would like it.  Luckily there was something screaming her name from the page and she grinned gleefully as she delivered her order.  “A sticky toffee latte with the extra whipped cream and toffee syrup and marshmallows please.”  She was then suddenly gripped by the fear that she wasn’t following proper coffee-getting etiquetteand she leaned over to Joaquin and whispered, “is that ok?”

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multiplehatsmanyfaces:

Ahhh.  Well - don’t try to fight me, but I haven’t even seen it.  Plenty of people have come for me about it, but I have missed many of the last Disney movies to come out.  But, it is so popular, that I know who you’re speaking about.  OH!  Also… I am Folami.  

Fight you?  I’m not a fighter, I doubt I’d be any good at it.  Don’t worry I only saw it for the first time when it was on tv over Christmas.  I liked it so much I had to watch it twice more after that though.  I’m behind on everything, the last film I saw was Madagascar and that was the week it came out.  It’s great to meet you Folami, I’m Kara.  Are you new here?