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—you sleep and sleep, and wake with grey head and bones. the day is lead and sickened, and there are shadows on the surface of things. you falter between the hours. it’s a haunt you’ve seen in other faces, before the bearer stows it away, and the words clutter on your tongue—you too?

[lindseymcrgan]

scnctify:

“… To be honest I thought you were actually joking but. Yeah, it’s a bit lame. You know they can’t help it, right? I mean, the not blinking thing. Bit difficult to blink if they don’t have eyelids. Kinda rude to be so judgmental. Not to sound uncultured but I don’t even know what fried snapper is, but if I had to guess it’s fried fish with the head still attached and all? We have super different ideas of horrifying experiences. That sounds like dinner and a show.”

“Your secret’s safe with me. Trust me, I don’t think it’d quite affect anyone else the way it does you, apparently.”

“Do I seem like the type of person who’d joke about that? Actually you know what-- don’t answer that. I know they can’t help it, it’s not like I’m some...fish bully taunting them over their lack of eyelids but I also can’t help that I think they’re mega creepy. It’s like a stalemate. Apparently the fish is supposed to come with the head still attached, do you think little Zoe knew that? Yeah, see-- I knew you’d be amused. I had nightmares about it coming to life and begging me not to eat him.”

“Thanks. How much were you looking forward to the aquarium thing, because we could give the tickets to like Ruby and Blue and I bet you they’d love it. We can always do something else instead. Fish free.”

[lindseymcrgan]

scnctify:

“Okay, okay, a nervous wreck is… that’s the intense version of me. And not all cat’s are jerks, you can’t discriminate them like that. Does your dog bark all the time? Of course I’m not denying that you’re probably right, we know that my luck on a scale of 1 to 10 is somewhere in the negatives but I like to think I could maybe, one day, be the kinda person to just not care and wing it. You see something like that for me in my future? To answer your question you’re not the craziest, but y’know. Maybe if you keep it up. Not to throw my two cents in on a topic I very obviously have no place in, but shouldn’t you guys be… talking about it? Things never go well when you avoid the subject. I’ve watched just the right amount of PrimeTime TV to know that.”

“G-- look. You know I love you, right? An’ that I would offer to kick anyone’s ass who’d ever try an’ talk shit about you. You’re like my brother. My other half. My platonic soulmate, I know you better than I know m’self. So trust me when I say-- you’re a complete fuckin’ nervous wreck. An’ that’s okay.  S’okay t’be like that. Uh, well yeah he barks a lot but he’s a pup. I think that could very well be your future, just y’know a few years from now. Ah yeah see-- we did talk ‘bout it. After she avoided me for weeks on end we agreed that it was just me bein’ silly an’ put it past us an’ now we’re back to bein’ friends again which is exactly what I want. I’d rather have her in my lie as my best friend than not at all. An’ besides, Liv an’ I’ve been talkin’ again. You remember her? From summer camp a few years back?”

[lindseymcrgan]

scnctify:

“Ru, would I steer you wrong? I really didn’t think it was all that scary either and then there were demons and possession and it came out of nowhere. Yes, good call, she’s beauty and brains, folks. I’ve never actually seen The Sandlot, I feel like I missed an important part of my childhood when I somehow avoided watching it. That’s the ‘you’re killin’ me Smalls!’ movie, right? Pretty iconic line, and that’s coming from someone who hasn’t seen it.”

"Honestly I can’t believe you’ve never seen one of my favorite movies of all time. I’m almost wondering how we’ve known each other this long without you watching it, it’s almost as if I failed as a friend. Give it half an hour and I bet you’ll forget all about that other movie and have a new favorite. What should we get on pizza?”

[lindseymcrgan]

scnctify:

“Wouldn’t be a proper, normal conversation if you didn’t. It wasn’t, like… making me making me. It was just some networking and stuff at this charity banquet thing we went to. I dunno, I mean, it was dumb and pointless but at least I actually ended up getting something out of it. … Wait, you’re terrified of fish? Like, genuinely terrified of them? Of aquatic creatures the size of my fist that are living behind glass?”

“God, see-- I knew telling you was going to end up with you think I was super lame. First of all-- have you ever been to an aquarium, there are fish way bigger than the size of your fist there. And they just kind of float around and stare at you with their unblinking eyes. Second of all-- when I was like eight my family and I went to this restaurant and I wanted to order fried snapper. So I did. And my dad didn’t stop me. And when they brought it out to the table the fish still had it’s head-- it was a horrible, scarring experience.”

“Also, I’ve only ever told like one other person that story.”

[lindseymcrgan]

scnctify:

“I find the mild insinuation that I’m not responsible enough to be somewhat insulting. I do like cactus’s, but what’s the point if our conversation’s one sided? That sounds like a recipe to become Norman Bates level of crazy. Y’know everything’s much easier when the work’s being shared with someone else. But I’ll accept your invitation to visit this new pup. Can’t believe you’re a mom now. How do you feel? Personally, I’m overwhelmed for you.”

“Don’t be stupid, if I was tryin’ t’insinuate anythin’ y’know it wouldn’t be mild. I’d tell it straight t’your face. S’not responsibility anyway, you’re just-- a nervous wreck all the damn time. What if you get a pup that won’t stop barkin’ an’ let ya sleep? What if your cat’‘s a jerk. I mean I dunno why you’d want a cat in the first place but he’d probably be a jerk. Not sure what you’re gettin’ at but I talk t’my plants, an’ m’not crazy am I? Yeah, ecstatic. I think the idea of adoptin’ him’s what got her to forget ‘bout that whole, Bell has feelings for ya fiasco, too. So-- y’know, few months from now an’ we can forget that ever happened.”

[lindseymcrgan]

scnctify:

“Have you heard of that new Netflix movie that came out a while ago? Called Veronica, based on a true story like all the scariest horror movies out there. I made a mistake watching it on my own, I didn’t sleep for a single second last night. Wanna sleep over tonight? We can get pizza! I’ll pay, obviously, as your gracious host. No pressure, but I might cry if you say no.”

“I haven’t heard of it, no. It doesn’t sound scary, but sure-- if you need the company. You don’t have to pay we can go half and half. When I was younger I’d stay up watching scary movies with my brother and couldn’t sleep so to make me feel better I’d watch other movies that would make me forget. My favorite used to be The Sandlot. Pretty sure I’ve still got it lying around if you want me to bring it over.”

[lindseymcrgan]

scnctify:

“Hey… you busy right now? I sorta somehow won these tickets to a free day at the aquarium in a raffle my parents made me participate in, and… I mean, if I have to suffer through a day at the aquarium I’d rather do it with you most, to be honest.”

“That’s-- wow, don’t get me wrong that’s actually super sweet and I am super flattered but I have a lot of questions, like why did they make you participate and also how lame would you think I was if I told you that I was actually like legitimately terrified of fish.”

[lindseymcrgan]

scnctify:

“Do you think I would suit a cat or a dog more? I’ve been seriously considering getting a pet, my apartment just feels a little too empty now a days, but I want it to be… I dunno, a good fit. I don’t wanna adopt this poor creature that can’t stand me just to live a miserable life for my own entertainment.”

“I dunno-- G, maybe we should start you small. With like a succulent or somethin’ they don’t even need that much water, plants like it when you talk t’o ‘em, too. That’s how me an’ Etta started, y’know. We had a fern. Anyway, we just adopted a pupperoni so-- try t’not get too jealous. You can pet him if you want.”

[lindseymcrgan]

daiisybuchanan:

“You sounded like you were about to cry on the phone. I wasn’t about to leave you there. I’m surprised you called.”

“Well, I called everyone else first, even that idiot Jeremy. No one answered. Jill was right, I should have gotten AAA. I think I ran over an animal or something.” 

[lindseymcrgan]

daiisybuchanan:

“What are you– Dais, it’s after midnight. What’s wrong?”

“Nothing, nothing’s wrong. Nothing’s wrong at all. Everything’s great.”

[lindseymcrgan]

daiisybuchanan:

“The only reason I take it easy on you is because you have the same on me. I vaguely remember Rebecca having 9-1-1 on speed dial, just ready and waiting for things to go downhill. The scary part of that situation is that I think you could pull it off, but that doesn’t mean you should. It’s endearing for her, kinda creepy for all the other kids. And trust me, I’m already the embarrassing parent because apparently I’m not allowed to sing in the car anymore. Did you just use my current emotional vulnerability to invite yourself to move in? Smart move.”

“S’what made it fun isn’t it, wondering what was gonna go terribly wrong at one of our family gatherings? You’re right, I won’t go trying to Mr. Feeny myself into her life, even if it is incredibly tempting, I just wanna make sure she’s doing good you know? Sixth grade is a little scary. I think we’re both approaching that embarrassing parent territory, I’m a little sad how quickly I went from daddy to dad actually. Uh-- well it was more like, we should get a bigger place. For the three of us.”

[lindseymcrgan]

daiisybuchanan:

“You get my full effort and attention one time, so you better choose wisely. Any other times, I’m just showing up to tell you what a trainwreck you are. Want a life lesson? Don’t be a dumb bitch, the dorks do it too and it’s worse when you don’t see it coming.”

“Who else is supposed to be my maid of honor? It’s not like I have actual friends, Fi-- I need you there in all your taffeta glory to remind me of the mistakes I’m making. I’m not being dumb, I’m playing it safe-- if they think you’re out of their league they totally worship you, look at your dumb sack of potatoes, has he put a down payment down on a house for you guys yet?”

[lindseymcrgan]

daiisybuchanan:

“That interested? Yeah, they do this sorta thing all the time. Jokes on her, I got half the pictures before the costume change, that shit is permanently captured. Fuck, there are times I think I can’t hate you more, but look– there you go again.”

“It’s like a real life Housewives episode. Only this is like Housewives of the midwest, probably wouldn’t get as much interest, probably only air on like public broadcast. You still haven’t told me what she changed into, was it like a sweatsuit or what? C’mon, you don’t hate me at all. Want me to teach you? S’real easy.”

[lindseymcrgan]

“I didn’t think you were actually gonna come.”

[lindseymcrgan]

“Jill. Jill. Are you awake? Move over.”

[lindseymcrgan]

daiisybuchanan:

“I try not to bring them up unless you do first. Seems more fair that way. Uncle Ra– was he the one who tried to deep fry the Turkey that year? I was wondering what happened to him. Row, you can’t follow her around. Cash in your chips while you’re ahead, if you keep doing that, it’ll be even worse when she wakes up one day and realizes how embarrassing we are. It’s middle school, she’ll be fine. Then again– nevermind, let me not think about that. I’d rather talk about– and let me make sure I heard that right– our kitchen?”

“Fair enough, that gives me a bit of a chance, you have too much on me anyway. Yeah-- that’s the one, almost set the backyard on fire. You gotta admit for what it was worth it was pretty tasty turkey, even if poor Nora nearly had her eyebrows singed off. You don’t think I could pull a Mr. Feeny and just go with her until university? Do I get a later moment on the embarrassing parent factor? Like you’ll be the embarrassing mom first? Yeah, our kitchen. That’s the next step, right?”

[lindseymcrgan]

daiisybuchanan:

“You say that as if anyone was ever stupid enough to ask me to be a bridesmaid either. Marriage still makes me feel claustrophobic, thanks. You, though– how do you feel about D&D themed?”

“Well always a wedding photographer doesn’t have that ring to it you know, don’t worry, you’ll be a bridesmaid in every one of my three weddings. You think you are so funny but you’re dating a bigger dork than I ever had-- besides dorks never cheated on me like the rest of them did, did they?”