Mason Jones

[valeriasanchez]

"I promise I did not mean to scare you," Val chuckled lightly after the man had jumped over a foot off the ground in initial fear. "Are you okay? How about whatever treat you pick is on me? Seems only fair after I almost gave you a heart attack."

[masonjones]

"So you're naturally just that scary?" There was a moment as he seemed to realise what he said before Mason held up his hands. "And by that I mean that you have ninja feet and just creeped up behind me like a freaking ghost." He quickly rambled out. "But really?"

[trinitytrelawney]

"It's what it's saying for this month. But next month could bring so many different things. Usually obstacles are setting you up for some good on the other end, especially if you learn to overcome them," Trinity told him with a smile. "I know it's hard but you need to trust the process. Besides, I don't see how some obstacles can't be something positive."

[masonjones]

"I mean that's just...." Mason paused. "I don't want to say rubbish but really, what am I meant to do with that other than worry about it all the rest of this month now? I knew there was a reason I didn't read these things." The brunette whined lightly in distress.

[pipparcsewccd]

Pippa winced and then shook her head, "No, sorry. You were being nice. I was being blunt. I tend to do that when I feel defensive but you didn't mean anything by it," she continued. She could tell by his reaction that he hadn't meant any harm, "No, no. I can buy. You don't have to do that."

[masonjones]

"Did I make you feel defensive?" He asked after a moment, wanting to avoid that too if he could. "I didn't mean anything by it, no but if it makes you feel a certain sort of way, it's something I need to work on, don't you think?" Mason explained in an understanding manner. "But I want to, if you'll let me of course."

[vcronicavance]

"You do have your moments," Ronnie replied, smirking and then letting out a laugh, "I meant more like, maybe they were being subtle and you missed it. Sometimes the more subtle approach is more attractive."

[masonjones]

"I mean, I guess? What point is there in being subtle though if you wanna know things like that. I never really got it." But this was coming from someone who tended to put it out there if he was attracted to someone. Sure, it meant he tended to get his heart bruised but it was better than not using it he supposed. "I mean, is it attractive though? Especially if you can't see it? How is that attractive?"

[piperwilkinscn]

"Not many, but I suppose I never imagined him quite as animated as yourself," she considered with a laugh. "That's sweet that you two are so close. I'd say Merle and I are very much similar in that regard," Piper admitted when he mentioned that his best friend wasn't often somewhere too far from whenever he was.

[masonjones]

"For what he does, all the jumping and stuff, shouldn't he definitely be animated?" Mason mused, caught in thought for a moment. "But yeah, I tend to be more animated than most people anyway." He added with a smile and a shrug. "Maybe we'll have to meet up at some point."

[axelwclffe]

"I'm worried about our co-dependence too. Like are we going to have to live in houses with secret tunnels connecting them to be able to cope with adulthood? Because I wouldn't put it past us to do something like that," Axel mused with a snort.

[masonjones]

"Mate, that would be such an awesome thing to have. Can you imagine? We could have our own little joint batcave that would have all our music and stuff too." He mused with a little gasp of wonder as he continued to imagine that.

[vcronicavance]

"Have you ever thought that maybe you just don't notice when people are flirting?" Ronnie asked, raising an eyebrow, "I love you, dude, but sometimes you can be a little oblivious."

[masonjones]

"I mean, I think I'd notice if someone was flirting with me." Mason said, given it was something he was looking for and yet Ronnie was essentially telling him maybe he didn't see that. "When have I been oblivious?"

[lyramalfcy]

"Is anyone really? I think that's a universal experience," she shot back to him with a soft snort. "But I do get it. If you don't click, you don't click. But it'll be fine," Lyra then waved it off. "I need to remind myself I can't force everyone to be best friends no matter how much I'd love that."

[masonjones]

"I think some people really don't care. Like your friend for instance. She doesn't seem like the type that needs everyone to like her." Mason pointed out. "I know... I'll give it a go though because she must be nice if you like her."

[axelwclffe]

"I certainly won't say no to a replacement meal," he grinned back brightly as he watched Mason scarf down the food he'd taken from him. "And I'm sure you won't mind going for seconds. Or thirds by now I guess," Axel chuckled.

[masonjones]

"It's the least I can do and it's a good excuse to try something else too." Mason was glad that Axel never seemed to judge him for the amount he could eat. He knew that he'd managed to make many raise an eyebrow with the amount he could get through in the past.

[lyramalfcy]

"Trying to win me over with my sweet tooth and flattery, are we? Unfortunately those are both very effective ways to persuade me," Lyra laughed in reply. She appreciated the invitation from Mason regardless of all that, but it never hurt. "Did you guys plan this or did it happen impromptu?" she wondered as she looked around at everyone joined around singing.

[masonjones]

"Just the sweet tooth, the flattery is entirely genuine." Mason answered with a little laugh at Lyra's words as he tugged her underneath his arm and gave her a hug. "Oh, this was never planned. The best jam sessions never are in my opinion. We've ended up with some real weird and wonderful collection of instruments before. Last time I dragged my double bass out with me but that's a real hassle to move around as I'm sure you'd imagine."

[axelwclffe]

"No, no I don't," he acknowledged with a chuckle as they continued to pass the bottle in between one another. "There's nobody I'd rather spend my evening with either," Axel smiled at his best friend's statement. "Seriously, Mase. Every year I'm more and more grateful about how solid our bond is. You're my brother for life."

[masonjones]

"If I can give you a real answer still, I'm going to assume I am not drunk enough." Not that Mason was the type to go out and get off his face on alcohol. That was a surprisingly rare occurrence. Mason gave the blonde an affectionate nudge when he called them brothers for life. "I mean, I'd be a little worried about how co-dependent we are but I'm not willing to spend too much time focusing on that at the moment. It's fine." He said with a grin on his features.

[masonjones]

🎉 - lyra

Can be found here.

[masonjones]

🎉 - our muses run into each other at an nye party

"Ly! Come here, come join in. Right now we're all playing and singing new years songs." He encouraged grasping the blondes hand and dragging her over. "And we have cake so you know, if the song circle didn't tempt you, that'll do it." Mason spoke with bright enthusiasm as he passed her a paper plate with a piece of the sugary dessert placed on it. "You look amazing by the way."

@lyramalfcy

[axelwclffe]

🍾 - our muses share a glass/bottle of champagne

"If you really think about it, we're technically being responsible with sharing this," Axel argued, taking another sip from the bottle before handing it back to Mason as they passed it between them. "I wonder if this alsos halves the hangover if we do this with everything we drink tonight," he mused with a snort.

@masonjones

[masonjones]

"You don't want the real answer here do you." Mason answered with a little bit of a laugh because his brain was already working on genuine answers to the question even though he knew that hadn't really been the point of it in the first place. "I'm willing to pretend that's how it works for the evening." He grinned, taking the bottle to take a swig too. "You know, there is no way I'd rather spend new years eve, Ax."

[lyramalfcy]

"No you're right. I shouldn't even expect you to be trying to change that for anyone either," Lyra corrected when he pointed out how 'coming off strong' was his default personality to begin with. "You two may not be a match made in heaven but I don't she'd have any reason to hate you either."

[masonjones]

"I really hope you're right. I'm not too good with outright rejection. I like to be liked." Mason admitted, knowing that he had to kind of accept that he wasn't going to be everyones cup of tea, but that didn't stop him from trying to endear himself to people.

[pipparcsewccd]

"Eating disorders tend to do that to a person. Pizza isn't exactly a safe food when you want to eat basically zero calories," Pippa explained, probably a little too bluntly but it wasn't like there was any other explanation. Her face brightened at his suggestion, "You can buy it by the slice?! That's great! Take me there. That would be super helpful."

[masonjones]

There were very few ways to shut Mason up abruptly but the woman had definitely found one of them, and by the colour his face was turning, she had also managed to make him feel a little abashed for his lack of thought. "...Ah... I... well..." He began as he cleared his throat, searching for the right response here but seemingly coming up lacking. "Sorry. I didn't mean to sound inconsiderate." Mason eventually settled on, though he noted the way she jumped on his offer so at least she didn't seem too offended. "And after that it'll totally be on me you know."

[axelwclffe]

"I mean if you say so," Axel snorted lightly when Mason mentioned that Halloween food was supposed to taste odd. "You do actually. Maybe you should have it then. I feel bad wasting food but I don't think I can finish this."

[masonjones]

"I am not going to turn down that offer." Mason spoke perkily as he reached out to swipe the food from his best friend. "I'll just have to replace it with something else for you later so you don't go hungry."