( &. liz

she was the prettiest hell I have ever been in. I didn’t mind burning at all.

[lizreid]

nathan-douglas:

“Heh.” Nathan nods, then gives a childish little shrug “Do your worst.” As he was chewing, containing himself he listen to the other, still. When they brought attention to how he was looking at the food, or what he could assumed was what she was reading from him, he gave a light nod. Still, he did not want to just start scarfing anything down right away, it was better he take it slow. If he ate to quickly, with how hungry it was, he knew it would be bad. In the ward, plenty of patience would starve themselves. Giving them food after these fasts would have to be slow.

Nathan had experienced this sort of situation after one particularly stressful altercation with another patient at the ward. He had wanted nothing more to do then to die, at the time. But starving himself was the only thing he was allowed to do. Even though he did not die, at that time “I have not, it has never seemed important to me. Or anything else I have ever been interested in.”  Taking a bite out of the burger, he chewed silently for a moment before continuing “I am just taking the class to pass the time.” Chewing on some more fries he blinked, thinking about what Elizabeth had said next “Body communication? There is a class for that?”

“Don’t do that, otherwise you might just regret it. I’ll probably find out how many hairs you have on your head if you let me run wild with it.” She joked, only half kidding. She watched him after his nod, taking a bite of her own burger. She smiled at him. she chewed for a few minutes before swallowing, and eating another fry. “So, if I can do my worst, may I ask why you’re so hungry? If it’s too personal, you don’t have to answer. I just want to make sure you have a warm roof over your head and a place to sleep at night.” She hummed, taking another bite of her food. 

Liz furrowed her eyebrows at the comment. “Nothing you’ve been interested in seemed important to you? Well, I think if you’re taking classes for something, there might be more behind it than just passing time. When I started tutoring back in school, I never thought I was doing it because I wanted to be a teacher. I thought it was just giving me a few more credits every semester.” She chuckled. “I think you should look into it. Then again this is coming from a stranger and you don’t know me from adam, but.. I just have a feeling you’d be good at it.” The brunette mused before nodding her head. “There is, but it’s for people like me who want to become a teacher.” She shrugged, forgetting the boy in front of her didn’t know about her disability.

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josephinetruman:

“We shall!” Josie replied. She then carried her drink to the back of the diner and sat down at a booth. “So, Liz, tell me about yourself.”

Liz grabbed her own drink, following the other to the booth before sliding in on the other side. She took a sip before tilting her head a little. “What would you like to know?” 

[lizreid]

josephinetruman:

“Not a problem!” Josephine said smiling. “Sometimes you just need a stranger to buy you coffee.”

Liz smiled back, nodding her head. “Well, I’ll have to repay the favor one of these days.” She chuckled softly. “Shall we sit?”

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nathan-douglas:

Nathan gave her a grin, then screwed his lips a little bit to one side before talking again “Ah, so I guess they are going to be here soon.” With a small laugh he stared down at the food and swallowed after his mouth started to water. It had smelled really good, and he could not keep himself patient enough. At any moment he was going to just switch off and become completely savage.  He would probably stuff his mouth, scarf down everything in seconds. Closing his eyes, he slowly reached a hand over the plate, plucking up a few fries off it and bringing them to his mouth. Chewing as she seemed to be in disbelief about what he had said, he frowned a bit “Ah, yeah, I guess that would be fun…” Nathan had never thought about it. He did not see the point in having a career or a job. Eating a few more fries, quickly, he nods “So-” Swallowing hard “What else do you do?”

Liz giggled softly. “Well, I can’t promise they won’t be.” She teased, taking another bite of her fry. She watched him, a smile spreading on her lips as she watched him. His eyes said it all, the moment he looked at the food. They dilated a bit, and she could tell he must have been starving. “You know, most people would probably be completely thrown off if someone just started ‘pigging out’ so to say, but if you want to, I promise not to judge you too much for it.” She said honestly, trying to coax him into being more comfortable. “Have you never thought about doing that? Or was it just a couple classes to pass the time?” She shook her head once again, laughing at herself. “Okay, I promise, starting right now, I’m not going to ask so many questions.” She swore, laughing a little again, before popping a fry in her mouth. She chewed for a moment, before biting her lip. “Well, I also have a few general classes, and I also take a class in body communication.” She admitted, popping another fry in her mouth.

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josephinetruman:

Josie gently took the other girl’s hand. “Back atcha, Liz.” They shuffled forward in line until they were at the register. “I’ll have a large hazelnut cappucino, and whatever she wants.” Josie said to the cashier, handing him her card.

Liz looked at the menu after watching for Josephine to finish order, before smiling at the cashier. “I’d like a small mocha cappucino with extra whip cream, please.” She then turned to look at her again. “Thanks, that’s really nice of you.” 

[lizreid]

nathan-douglas:

Nathan tossed his head a bit. He would not say that he liked it here, honestly. He could not say he liked it anywhere. Nathan liked only a few things, and any place ward, or otherwise, was just another place. He gave a light grin “It is-ah, not bad? I guess.” Looking away for a moment as the plats were placed down he shook his head as Elizabeth went on  “It is fine, I guess. They are not difficult questions to answer…” Pulling his gaze back over to the girl he nods “Yeah, I go to some creative writing class, and a couple of others, too.”

“You only say that because I haven’t gotten to the hard ones yet.” Liz mused, chuckling a bit. She tilted her head a little at his answer, a little shocked. “Creative writing? I don’t know why, but I wasn’t expecting that. Are you wanting to be a writer?” She asked curiously, taking a bite of one of her fries. “I’m kind of doing the same, but it’s not for writing alone.” She chuckled softly, moving a piece of hair from her face.

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josephinetruman:

Josie hardly knew the girl, but she seemed very trustworthy. “I might take you up on that sometime. Can I buy you a cup of coffee? I’m Josephine, by the way.”

Liz nodded, smiling at the girl. “I’d love a cup.” She put her hand out in front of her for the other to shake. “I’m Elizabeth, but you can call me Liz. It’s a pleasure to meet you.” 

[lizreid]

shattered-em:

“Oh.. well..” Emily wasn’t sure what to say, of course she’d like another one. But to let this girl pay for it, that wasn’t really what she wanted. On the other hand the girl would probably feel a little better if she could make it up to her, which Emily didn’t think was really necessary. “That’s okay..” A small smile as she looked at the girl. “I mean you don’t have to, but it you really want to, sure.” She decided. “I’m just going to.. go clean this up.” With a nod she headed towards the toilets, leaving the girl to decide what to do.

Liz smiled at her before she walked away, quickly walking up to the counter and asking for another cup for the girl. She paid for it, before going back to where they were standing and hoped the girl wasn’t mad and she just couldn’t hear it in her tone. It had to be her worst fear when it came to her disability. She waited for the other to arrive, holding the cup in both hands.

[lizreid]

nathan-douglas:

When she decided to give him her name he turned to look at her again. Picking up on a few things, he  had watched how intently she had been staring at everyone’s faces that she had spoken to since he had been pumped into.  More so, how she was looking at the mouths of other people. “It is all right.” He affirmed before introducing himself “Just call me Niel.” He could have been using his normal name, by this point. But he hated the way it sounded, even from new people.  After recent events, he wanted to have that name be thrown at him even less than his brothers. Shaking his head at her question then “Not really. I guess you can say. I am from nearby, though.”

“Well, it’s my pleasure to meet you, Niel.” She smiled at him. “Oh? That must be nice. So you like it here then?” She asked curiously before shaking her head. “Sorry, I don’t mean to bombard you with questions like that. I haven’t had a conversation with anyone in a while.” She laughed softly, before noticing the waitress walking over with their burgers. The brunette smiled at the woman, thanking her as she slid the plates in front of them. “So Neil, do you attend the university as well?” 

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milliexinger:

Camille listened to the girl and her eyebrows shot up. “Oh!” She exclaimed, as the girl continued to speak she only listened intently. “Wow.. that’s..” She didn’t know what to say. “That’s so cool.” She spoke and smiled lightly. As the files were all pilling up on her when the girl offered, she was originally going to protest. “Uh.. what direction are you heading?” She chuckled lightly. 

Liz gave her a bit of a look. “I have to say that’s the first time I’ve ever heard it be called that.” She laughed lightly, before shaking her head and watching her lips. “Whichever way you are.” The girl chuckled, holding her hands out for her to transfer some over. “I hope you no, I won’t be taking no for an answer.”

[lizreid]

milliexinger:

Camille tilted her head up as the girl spoke of looking at her lips, she furrowed her eyebrows. “You.. What?” She spoke staring at the girl before her. She’d picked up some of her things and stood up, and stacked the dropped files onto her pile. “It’s fine. No, no. It’s fine. Good thing it’s been a sunny day.” 

“I’m deaf.” Liz admitted with a smile. “I learned to read lips, that way I don’t only have to communicate through sign language.” The girl said. “Your hair was covering them, and I couldn’t understand.” She chuckled softly, hoping the girl understood. “A sunny day is always a good thing.” She smiled. “Do you need any help? I could help you carry these to where ever you need to take them.” She offered, gesturing towards the files. 

[lizreid]

nathan-douglas:

Watching the girl walk away he gave a slow nod. Nathan began to think maybe he was judging the normies far too harshly. But, it could have all been a set up. So he was still going to keep a suspicious eye out on these ‘generous’ sorts, just in case. Waited the few minutes it took for her to order and then come back to inspect his damp clothes. The rain and freezing cold nights did not make a great mixture for his body. But smelling like dirty cold rain water was not half bad, in his book. He felt he could have smelled a whole lot worse, since he had not had an actual bath in months. And still, this also did not seem to chase some people off.  Though the smell of rain seemed to do something for the brain. As Elizabeth returned and offered a seat he thought it over before deciding he could try to be nice back, she was buying him a meal  “Okay.” Slipping into the seat across from her and sitting back against the booth he gave her a nervous smile before looking away, so he didn’t seem so creepy.

Liz eyed the boy as he sat down, force of habit for her. She noticed his clothes and the earthy smell, but it didn’t bother her. Most smells didn’t. From the time she became death it was sort of a gift. How all her senses became heightened like she was some kind of superhero. So when she could practically pick out every individual scent in any perfume, or out of a parking garage if need be, it made her grateful for it. She smiled at him, moving a piece of hair from her face. “I’m Elizabeth by the way, but you can call me Liz if you’d like. Sorry it’s taken me so long to tell you that. I just like getting a feel of people before I do.. It’s probably a weird trait I have, but..” She shrugged softly.”So are you from around here?”

[lizreid]

josephinetruman:

“I completely understand, I trip all the time. But no harm no foul!” Josephine offered a smile. “Yeah, I’m okay. Just a lot on the mind, you know?”

Elizabeth nodded her head in understanding. “Yeah, I understand. I’ve been there a time or two myself. If you’d like to talk though, I’ll gladly listen.. Well to some extent anyway.” She chuckled softly.

[lizreid]

nathan-douglas:

He had no idea what she meant by special requests. He was not as up to date with the world outside the ward as he would have liked to be. Everything was a lot more new to him, then old. Looking away for a moment he tried to find some place to give him a hint about any specials that may have been on the menu. But everything that had words on it was too far away for him to read.  Blinking he brought his hands up to pinch the bridge of his nose “Ah.”  Thinking, he shakes his head and then looks at Elizabeth again “Just a cheeseburger and fries, that is fine, really.”

Elizabeth smiled at him once again. “I’ll be right back.” She replied, before making her way up to the counter and putting in for two orders of cheeseburgers with fries. She handed the woman the money before walking back over and placing her wallet in her bag again. “She said the order will be out in about ten minutes.” The brunette hummed, before slipping back into the booth. “If you’d like, you could sit with me or I could tell her to send the plate wherever you sit if you don’t want any company.” The girl offered, gesturing towards the seat in front of her. Liz wouldn’t mind the company. She hadn’t talked to the one friend she had in a few days, and she was starting to feel a bit lonely, but she didn't want this stranger to feel she was pushing him.

[lizreid]

nathan-douglas:

Raising an eyebrow when she did not seem to be offended by his tone, Nathan tilted his head curiously. Then waved his hand as she answered him, not really all that bothered. There had been so much more going on lately, that being bumped into was losing its initial irritation. It was almost like being back at the ward, if he lost his cool every time someone touched him or bumped into him he would have spent all his time in isolation.  As she made her offer, and then started to make him crave it, he could not control his stomach from letting out a large growl as his mouth watered. Giving her a smile then he nods “Alright, a burger sounds like a good apology to me.”

A smile came to her lips at his answer. “Great! Any special requests? I know they let you pick the cheese you want on top and if you’d rather have fries or onion rings, so if you have a preference..?” Elizabeth asked, getting her purse and digging out her wallet, making sure to glance at him every now and again to make sure he hadn’t started talking and he’d have to repeat himself if she missed even one word. 

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josephinetruman:

Josie was lost in her own thoughts that day. Her boyfriend basically had an evil twin. A twin who had pretended to be Austin, slept in their bed with her, kissed her, and said he was gay. It had been a long week. She had decided to physically get away from Austin and Nathan that day, but she couldn’t get away mentally. Josie was standing in line for a cup of coffee at the diner when all of a sudden another girl crashed into her. “Oh, no worries!” Josephine said to the girl, smiling warmly and placing a hand on the other’s arm.

“Are you sure?” Liz asked her. “I am one of the clumsiest people ever, so I’ve had it turn out I’ve hurt someone when something like this happens.” She said, giving the girl a once over to make sure she was truly okay. Though once she got back to looking at the girl, she could sense something wasn’t right. “Are you sure you’re okay?”

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milliexinger:

Camille had been rushing to get to her next meeting with her professor, exams were seriously kicking her ass this year and she was trying her hardest not to loose it. Especially with everything going on in her life. Suddenly all her thoughts were interrupted as someone ran into her, she’d dropped a couple files in a result. She sighed, as this was the first break she’d had in what felt like years. “It’s okay.. I’ve been non-stop for the last couple days. So this is a nice break.” She spoke with her hair covering her lips, unknowing the girl wouldn’t able to hear her.

Liz stared at her for a moment, before smiling softly.  “I um.. I’m sorry your lips, I can’t read them. I can’t hear you otherwise.” She said with a small chuckle. Before she could say anything else, Liz leaned down, quick to help her by picking up the files. The girl stood upright again, holding them out to her. “I really am sorry though. I hope you aren’t hurt, or that I messed up any of the files you have.”