kathryn ewing

she set the world on fire and danced in the flames.

[samblkwell]

He can’t help but let a timid little smile reappear on his face when he started to hear her calm down and speak more coherently. This was a pace that he was used to, and one that he understood. “There was little leeway for that. I know it sounds pathetic now, but we didn’t know ‘till late too. And I have no reason not to write letters. Just scared that Reid would find out. I’m sorry.”

[kathrynmemories]

“There wasn’t a single reason to write? Did you lose my telephone number?” She paused, jaw all but dropping. Kathryn couldn’t believe the words coming from his mouth. “It’s good to know I mattered.” I’m sorry. His voice rang in her ears, as she grew more annoyed with the situation. It took everything in her power to keep from slapping the boy, opting to instead fold her arms. “You’re sorry? Sorry doesn’t mean a fucking thing, Sam. Not if you didn’t try.”

[pearlmems-blog]

“Seeming as I have no idea as to what the fuck you’re talking about, I’m going to say no.”

[kathrynmemories]

“Then what were you thinking?”

[samblkwell]

Every single thing that poured out of Kathryn’s mouth was so bizarre and other worldly that Sam didn’t even know where to start. “Uh… it’s okay, I guess. I’m okay. Don’t think Reid is, but he won’t let me in to help fix that.” He murmured, a hand rubbing at the back of his neck.

[kathrynmemories]

“I wished for gnomes.” Kathryn’s heart was in her throat, voice softening to just above a whisper. She’d thought of any reason that they’d leave without a trace -- maybe a bad client put a hit on Mr. Blackwell, causing the family had to go into witness protection. It was wishful thinking at best, but Kathryn knew how pathetic her thoughts were -- how selfish. “A letter would have been nice, Sam... or maybe even a goodbye. I didn’t even know you left.”

[rendawson]

“Are you going to hold that over my head? For twenty-five cents?”

[kathrynmemories]

“What are you scared of? I’ll buy the cone -- I’m willing to pay you a quarter to just try it.”

[samblkwell]

“J-Just Sam will be fine.” Sam stuttered, cursing himself for bringing that back. It seemed like no matter what, when he was talking to Kathryn he was talking to her as his shitty high school self - low self esteem, stutter, everything.

[kathrynmemories]

Kathryn couldn’t help but let a laugh slip past her lips. “So, Just Sam,” shaking her head slightly, “what happened? Did gnomes threaten to gobble up the Blackwell cult? Or did a Siren seduce your father into hiding?” Years -- it took years for her to move past the hurt inflicted by the Blackwell boys, even if she considered it karmic re-balance for her own wrongdoings.

[jaren-poop-blog]

“Do you also get this much of a kick out of Tom & Jerry? I feel like I’m regressing back to 2nd grade.”

[kathrynmemories]

“You’re mocking me. Tom & Jerry is a couple hundred episodes of a mouse hunt, and a fucking embarrassment to cartoons.”

[rllyviolet]

“A total toad. Well shit, green it is then.”

“When should we put this plan into action? I propose during one of his lectures, that way our message reaches a wide audience.” 

[kathrynmemories]

“While that’s a great idea, I can’t be caught ‘tormenting’ another professor or TA. The dean is still getting shit over the pie incident, but they deserved it. We could always attack his office -- the window is always unlocked, anyway.”

[rendawson]

“Hey, stranger. Do you happen to have a quarter?”

[kathrynmemories]

“Only if you’ll try pickle ice-cream, stranger.”

[the-lucy-jacobs]

“Incredibly so. Lucy Jacobs by the way, smart enough to choose an easy major and lucky enough to have an easy life..”

[kathrynmemories]

“Kathryn Ewing, talented enough to not rely on my father’s money to drift through life.”

[neeno-deactivated20201018]

“You ate the Canadian Sasquatch?”

[kathrynmemories]

“No, oh no -- he cooked for us. It wasn’t much trouble, seeing as two plates could feed a small army. Sasquatch can eat, let me tell you.”

[samblkwell]

He winced again at the nickname, still hating how he would react to it like it was his real first name purely out of habit. “I don’t go by Sammy anymore,” he sighed, knowing saying that wouldn’t help much, But at least it was something to say.

[kathrynmemories]

“My apologies What would you prefer?” Hands set on her hips, Kathryn resembled an irritable schoolteacher. “Sam? Baby Blackwell? The younger asshole?” Trying not to laugh at herself, a smile graced the girl’s lips -- a sugary, sarcastic smile. 

[jaren-poop-blog]

“A bore? I’m not the one sitting around talking about smurfs.”

[kathrynmemories]

“Enlighten me -- how are the Smurfs boring? They’re witty, goofy, and Gargamel is hysterical.”

[jaren-poop-blog]

“Sorry, I’m not three.”

[kathrynmemories]

“You don’t have to be a toddler to enjoy classic cartoons. Is everyone here a total bore?”

[rllyviolet]

“Perfect. That way Abney will finally look and smell as grimy as his personality.” 

[kathrynmemories]

“I’ve only had the pleasure of speaking with Abney a few times, but he’s a total toad. We’ll have to use green, so he’ll match.”

[the-lucy-jacobs]

“Oh no sweetie, you don’t have to be Jewish. Some people are just looking to be with Jews. Because my daddy is making me and New York has a great nightlife. Not as great as Vegas but I’m making it work. Excuse you, the ambassador will be my fifth husband.”

[kathrynmemories]

“He must be... so proud.” Kathryn blinked a few times, trying to gather her thoughts. Is this what the world had come to?

[samblkwell]

He blinked for a few seconds, trying to comprehend what she said to no avail. “… Oh. Okay.” He never understood how easily people could carry conversations.

[kathrynmemories]

Kathryn’s face grew blank as he spoke, growing confused. “Is that all you have to say to me?” She tried to count the years on her fingers, only to find herself increasingly agitated. “It’s been years, Sammy. All I get is a fucking ‘okay’?”

[rendawson]

“My mother is a forty-five year old devout catholic, I make her very proud. And– well, I don’t go to parties.”

[kathrynmemories]

“Isn’t Catholicism a little... drab? Pickle ice-cream is vastly more enjoyable than any activity you’ve managed to suggest.”