𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐬.

[pagodcs]

ethvreals:

  “ why can’t you just give me this one thing, i don’t understand. ” and that much was true. jamie quite enjoyed reading, not so much analyzing, and having arguments about it seemed unreasonable. they furrowed their brows, averting their eyes. “ so i’ve been told. it seems anyone can start on some bullshit tangent and still be able to call it art. ”

          “ it would appear so. ” sly sarcasm or not, jamie did have a point. just because art was subjective didn’t mean it was equal. back to the matter at hand, though: “ well, if that’s all you wanted from me, ” said ashton, smoothing out the crease in his shirt. “ i’m sure there are plenty others who could provide you a lighter if you asked. ”

[pagodcs]

☎ texts:  ‹  chaise & ashton  .   ›

chaise: true more description probably would've been better

chaise: okay now you're speaking music language to me i don't know who these people are

chaise: but i am trusting your expertise so

ashton: old people who composed old people music.

ashton: have you considered asking the woman what genre of music she likes best?

[pagodcs]

ariellies:

“i think you may want to reconsider that invitation or it’ll feel like i’ve moved into your place,” arielle joked and shook her head. ashton was a great listener and always patient with her but she couldn’t help but feel guilty after talking his ear off. “no, but we’ve gotta be adults about it,” she frowned in disbelief at her own words. “if anything it gives me motivation to actually study for physics.” arielle sighed, realizing that schoolwork was gonna bite her in the ass. 

          “ mm, ” ashton hummed in agreement. he neglected to say that arielle should still be on alert, even if the two had mutually agreed to be civil. there was never any telling what a student at st. paul would do behind one’s back when presented with the opportunity. “ i could always help you with that. i took chemistry for my requirement, but...physics is all just numbers at its core, isn’t it? ”

[lonesource]

⎡AESTHETICS → FT. ASHTON ⎦

“ do i try too hard, or not hard enough ? ” / @pagodcs.

[pagodcs]

✉  :  txt .   ‹  valentina / ashton .  ›

valentina: alright, ONE quadruple bloody mary for you lol ;)

valentina: yay! it'll be fun, promise

ashton: that's very doubtful.

ashton: but i'll believe you until the bloody mary dictates otherwise.

[pagodcs]

✉  :  txt .   ‹  valentina / ashton .  ›

valentina: don't be a butt

valentina: fiinne i mean i feel that, tequila is a lot lol

valentina: just mixed drinks for u! i can make a mean bloody mary

ashton: drink, singular.

ashton: but alright. i'll come for a while.

[pagodcs]

ethvreals:

   “ hm. ” of course, jamie should know about it, he got a hundred on that essay. not that he’d admit it out loud, especially not to ashton. not when he went back to read it again four more times. “ you make it sound like a bad thing. milk and honey was a #1 best-seller, and i still have my copy of the sun and her flowers. they were great, and that’s just my opinion. ”

          “ well, yes, so was 50 shades of grey, but you won’t see scholars calling that a piece of essential literature any time soon. ” he couldn’t understand people’s obsessions with twitter poetry, and jamie wasn’t helping its case. “ anyone can break up a sentence and call it poetry, jamie. even you. ”

[pagodcs]

✉  :  txt .   ‹  valentina / ashton .  ›

valentina: please, the profs all love you ash. you could walk in DRUNK and they would still love you

valentina: pretty please?

valentina: i've already got bella, gem, and jamie in, you'd just be missing out if you stayed in

ashton: you're only serving to worsen your case right now.

ashton: if i were to go, and that's a big IF, i won't be shooting any tequila. i'd like to be at least somewhat presentable in the morning.

[pagodcs]

ethvreals:

         “ then, please, enjoy the rest of your day pretending i don’t exist if it makes you feel any better. ” they smiled sweetly, having no intention to irritate the other but rather waste time to simply chat. even if it wasn’t going anywhere. “ ah, good ol’ will. he had an interesting life, i’d say. isn’t that the one where the reviews described it like ‘finding significance in the apparent insignificant’ ? i remember reading about it one time. the first great modern poem, huh ? ”

          “ the very same, ” said ashton through a clenched jaw. congratulations, jamie, you’re familiar with the required reading for every ap english course. it just so happened that ashton was currently reading wordsworth for inspiration---to find significance in the insignificant current state of classical music. “ you must also think the same of rupi kaur. ”

[pagodcs]

✉  :  txt .   ‹  valentina / ashton .  ›

valentina: aw cute, it's like you think that would actually keep me out ;)

valentina: assshhh don't be a party pooper! it'll be so much fun, who cares about the first day of classes? it's syllabus week, lord knows you won't actually be doing anything in class

ashton: ...

ashton: regardless, it would make a bad impression on the professors if we all just decided to waltz into class hungover. they already think we're spoiled enough as is.

[pagodcs]

✉  :  txt .   ‹  valentina / ashton .  ›

valentina: wow you're sooo funny ashton, you should think about ditching music to be a stand up comedian lol

valentina: nope, i certainly did not. c'mon ash, it'll be fun! don't make me break into your place again

ashton: i hope you know that i had to change my lock after that.

ashton: your offer is tempting, but no. it'd be foolish to go drinking the night before classes begin.

[pagodcs]

✉  :  txt .   ‹   valentina / open .   ›

valentina: my first class is at 8am tomorrow but all i wanna do is going out and shoot tequila

valentina: i know it's sunday but how about we take advantage of our last night of freedom??

ashton: do you have a license to carry?

ashton: that was a joke. i believe you sent this to the wrong number.

[pagodcs]

what's something you miss?

☾ honesty hour.

          “ sleep---the summer romance that burned so bright yet so brief. ” 

[pagodcs]

what's the most important thing to you?

☾ honesty hour.

          “ knowing who i am and where my passions lie. it’s good to have accomplishments, but they’re worth little when they mean nothing to you. ”

[itsboundtobetragic]

[pagodcs]

who do you find most fashionable?

☾ honesty hour.

          “ dulcie has an eye for aesthetics, so. something something fashion fades but style is eternal. ” @paintfinger

[pagodcs]

who's your favorite classical musician? and modern?

☾ honesty hour.

          “ the obvious answer would be claude debussy, though ravel and satie come in close seconds. as for modern, hm...the avalanches are very innovative with electronic music. even if they’re not my first choice of easy listening, i have great respect for those who push boundaries. ”