silver linings

Hey there, internet world. My name is Marley Rose, no relation to Briar, but that's a very lovely name regardless. Anyway, so, this is my account. I post a lot of aesthetic and lyric related things on here so if that's up your alley, take a seat and enjoy.

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Text ✉ Claringrose

Hunter: Yes. Thank you, Marley.

Hunter: ...Kurt slushied me today. Apparently it was because he was blackmailed, but he tried to make it look like an accident and he obviously didn't try hard enough to make it look like an accident so I got suspicious. I told Sebastian and he blamed my anger problems, that I overreact all the time and said I was only suspicious he didn't do it on purpose because I hate Kurt. He didn't even entertain the idea that it could have been possible, Marley. He repeatedly just made it seem like I was in the wrong and that he and Kurt can do no wrong. I don't get hurt often, but that really fucking hurt. It literally felt like he ripped my heart out and stomped on it.

Hunter [FORWARD]: You don't find it a little suspect that the guy that has unrequited feelings for me is suddenly being attacked by the guy I'm sleeping with?

Marley: Oh Hunter.. sweetheart, I swear I'm coming as fast as possible. None of this is your fault, though; you have /got/ to know that. I don't know why Sebastian.. Ugh, just, we'll try to forget about him tonight. You had every right to be upset about it, getting slushied, for whatever reason is not okay. I'm so, so sorry you had to go through that, Hunter. You don't deserve that at all.

Marley: He's just a... a huge, flat butt, jerk face.

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biff-mcintosh:

I’m not quite sure what it is exactly I’m supposed to be tasting, but your description sounds adequate enough for now. Is “at least two” an acceptable answer? You’ve never been asked what exactly? You never know, that could happen to be one of those future surprises, alongside the answers to your curiosity. Any time is fine, really. Where were you thinking?

Yes, two is acceptable. Oh, never mind I'll tell you when I see you, don't worry. How about after school Thursday? Say, four? At my place, or yours, or, anywhere really?

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Hunter: ...Can I bring my cat, too? If you don't mind, I don't want to bother my driver right now.

Marley: You don't even have to ask, of course! We love pets, and I'd love to finally meet Mr. Puss in person. Don't worry, I can get a cab and meet you at.. Sebastian's place, right?

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Hunter: I know this is abrupt, but...can I come stay the night at your house? If you don't mind.

Marley: Of course I don't mind, Hunt. I'll make up the pull out bed, do you need a ride?

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Hunter: You know you can come talk to me whenever you need to, especially if it's concerning this. You listen to me bitch plenty about Sebastian so it's the least that I could do. You're definitely better than that, Marley. You may like this guy a lot but I don't think I could see you stooping down to that level. It's not worth being the other person, you know? That was oddly poetic. But I can only assume you're correct on that.

Hunter: That's nice of you. I'm not exactly in the mood to go out today, I won't be the best of company. I got a very lovely slushie to not just my face, but also all over my lap and shirt. I'm trying not to get too angry. It's not really working.

Marley: I do now. Well, you're not 'bitching' per-say. He's your best friend, who you happen to have deeper feelings for, of course it's something that's on your mind enough to warrant venting over. No, no I don't believe it is either. Yeah, that's kind of my specialty - inadvertent lyrical speech.

Marley: He.. Oh, wow. No, no I didn't mean today anyway, just when you're feeling better some time. Definitely not today. Just try breathing, Hunt. I mean focus on your breathing and.. block everything else out, if you can?

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uniquehasarrived:

I do swear by it, yes. I have some you can borrow. Oooh…potential Halloween costume…Dominatrix Angel..I like it.

I guess I’ll have to. Ugh, I feel like a Yitzhak when I should be a Hedwig. Thank you, though. I’ll just pretend I’m performing a role, like Laverne Cox’s twin brother pre-Sophia transition in Orange Is The New Black. Scooby Doo? Well…I might have an orange wig lying around…

Sounds great, my skin already thanks you. Plus it's cool enough that leather is totally an option. You'd be absolutely lethal.

And you'll pull of an Oscar worthy performance, I know it. Unique! Yes! And I already have the perfect Shaggy and Fred, too.

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Text ✉ Claringrose

Hunter: No, that's definitely not bad. I know the feeling. Sometimes staying friends is the best option until you can try to move forward and explore /more/ than friends. No, I know what you mean, nothing against him you're just concerned. You have a good point, I think I might have to try that. I hope you're right about the world not being like that, Marley. I sure hope so.

Hunter: Yeah, baby steps and all. I'll be fine eventually, thank you for checking on me though. It's appreciated.

Marley: You're the only one I know who really does understand. Honestly, I'd rather just stay as friends - there's not much else we can do as long as he has a girlfriend and, I'm determined not to become the other woman. I'm.. I'd like to think I'm better than that. Yes, concerned. A lot. The world can be really cruel, but it's also very beautiful. Sometimes we just have to search for the latter.

Marley: Of course. Plus, I want to take you out once you're feeling better, even if it's just for sodas or something. You're doing so well, you deserve to have a little reward, y'know?

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biff-mcintosh:

I’m fairly confident that the pace I’m improving at is adequate enough to not deter your progress in any form. Do I at least get to know what colors the flag is? Or is that also going to be another surprise that you’re withholding from me until the time is deemed appropriate? Surprisingly, yes. I don’t think I’ve been so enthusiastic to pick up any instrument in a considerably long time. I have been on my island for quite some time, so there have been plenty of opportunities to make it more homely in the rare case of visitors. My surname just so happens to be one part of the issue. You know, we could always change the “cyber-wise” factor and make it more of a real-life one… In that way, maybe we wouldn’t have to miss out too much on the potential smiles, laughs - perhaps even friendly glares - that are denied in this form communication.

I believe so too. Hm, black and a dusted, deep red wine color. The color doesn't give away much in the way of our actual flag design, but hopefully this taste is enough to satisfy you until you see the full, completed project. How many do you play, exactly? I don't think I ever asked that before. I'm waiting for the part where we discover a huge store of rum in some cellar you had no idea existed on this patch of land, but that might be a little far reaching to think. Only one part.. now I'm very curious to know what you mean by that, but, I'll leave it for one of those future surprises. You know, I think I'd really like that, Biff. When were you thinking?

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biff-mcintosh:

I’m not quite at that level of expertise, but I figured I could work on improving my deductive reasoning in some poor attempt at keeping up with you. Well, whatever you ultimately decide to do with the flag, you have my full faith that it’ll come out in the highest of qualities. I’m also considerably patient - or at least I like to think I am - but I’m also not one to let an opportunity disappear so easily. I’m actually a little eager to play for you. … I’m just “..”? My apologies, I don’t believe I’m very familiar with that term, and my pocket dictionary isn’t giving me anything useful… A title… Mm, honestly? Yes. Although for me it isn’t so much of a title as it is my name in itself. You’re not alone in feeling that kind of pressure, not by a long shot. Well, I can’t share every single one of my thoughts with you, because then I wouldn’t be able to surprise you anymore. Although maybe it’ll be enlightening for you to know that I could say the same for you. Quite favorable.

Ah, it's only fair, then. What with me stepping up my guessing game skills. Wouldn't want you to fall behind, even if I'd stop for you anyhow. Don't worry, when we fly those colors, you'll be the proudest first mate there ever was. Captain's honor. No, you definitely don't seem like the type to fool around when you could seize a good opportunity. Are you, really? Because, that kind of makes me look forward to it even more. String instruments are so beautiful. Ugh, I should have known you'd.. You're just, really sweet. And nice, and yes we all have flaws but, you're just so easy to be around. Er, cyber wise. For someone who you're aware is used to being socially awkward, both face to face and otherwise, it's like an island in a stormy sea. Not sure you'd find all that in a dictionary, I'm afraid. Your name? Like, your last name? So, you get a kick out of that then? I do admit, these pleasant little surprises you've brought just through this conversation have started to make me smile. A lot more than I used to. It's.. very much appreciated. I only feel bad that I can't see that laugh or, any possibly smiles I might be getting from you.

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gameonkurthummel:

Maybe all of us should band together and build a time machine, we could make it work, and go back to prevent any of this happening, that sounds like a dream come true to me. I think if we take it day by day, it gives us something to look forward to the next day. I mean surely every day wouldn’t be too bad?

And maybe craft up some hoverboards while we're at it? They're actually coming super close to perfecting them, and unfortunately, I think they'd be a bit more attainable than a time machine. Besides, who knows what altering the past could do to our future? Exactly. No, no I really don't believe it. Even with some of the bigger unfortunate things going on, something smaller could make the day all worth it. It's just a matter of perspective.

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uniquehasarrived:

Girl, you have the skin and bones of a ninety-year-old. I’m totally kidding, but maybe you should use some cocoa butter - it’s soothing. Literal hardcore angel? I totally just pictured myself wearing some amazingly attractive leather outfit with a pair of Victoria’s Secret wings. I’m writing that down in my dream journal…

I would say we could do that this weekend, but my parents decided at the last minute to go to my cousin’s wedding. Please send me ALL the prayers. My mother just hung a suit on my bedroom door. But next weekend, yeah? We can make our Halloween costumes and watch awful scary movies on Netflix, and give each other out much-needed therapy sessions.

You're not far off, but at least it's not wrinkly/covered in liver spots, and I've still got enough bone strength to run. Cocoa butter, okay, I'll see about getting some. Do you swear by it's soothing powers? Dream journal, and a potential Halloween costume, no?

Oh wow.. Do you plan on actually wearing it? I mean, maybe you could fit it into a skirt? I could help if you need it! But either way, I'll send you all the healing thoughts, and my phone's always on if you need me, dear. Yes! It's literally right around the corner, I am so ready for this. Plus I can have an excuse to make more cookies. So, about the costumes.. how do you feel about Scooby Doo? I know you would absolutely rock as Daphne Blake, but it's totally just a suggestion.

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biff-mcintosh:

You do? Given your crocheting expertise, I’m rather surprised that you don’t want to make this into some kind of handmade project. Resorting to machinery to do the work is seemingly uncharacteristic. The patience is definitely a positive aspect, but rest assured, I won’t make you wait too long. That’s applicable to both subjects of discussion, by the way. I’m not ignoring the statement about the whales, but you’ve brought up a rather… Interesting topic. You can’t see it right now for obvious reasons (unless you’re already a part of my secret organization), but I’m actually kind of laughing at that statement. I appreciate that you think I’m “genuine” and “kind,” but let’s be honest here, nobody’s completely innocent. What’s that term? “Skeletons in the closet”? I’m not just throwing that there because we’re talking about pirates. Everyone has them, and it’s not like you were parading around a false image in the first place, right? Besides, everything I’ve thought about you thus far has been proven correct. I do hope I’ve surprised you positively.

Gosh, you sound like one of those profilers from Criminal Minds. I'm just not sure I'd be able to get it.. just right, if I were to stitch it, y'know? It'll be like one of those iron on patterns, so, I'm still doing the work. Just making sure the image is exactly perfect onto the flag fabric. I'd hope not, you don't seem like the kind of person to drag things out to excruciating lengths. Good, because I'm kind of really excited to hear you play, now. Laughing, right.. Oh. Oh, well of course not, but, you're just.. Yeah, that's the term. How punny. No, no I wasn't. But, somewhere down the line, people decided to put one on my shoulders. Even before I came to high school.. Innocent little Marley Rose, wouldn't hurt a fly, homely little poor girl, but with a heart of gold - like some, cliche coming of age/tragedy film. It's weird, trying to live up to some title that I didn't even want in the first place, y'know? I mean, have you ever felt like that? And are all the thoughts good ones?.. Very positively, Biff. Not a bad thing to be said.

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TEXT ✉️ SEBARLEY

Sebastian: Then fuck them. You shouldn't be judged over this, and it sucks that you are, but you shouldn't feel bad about it. I'm sure most, if not all, of those Cheerios saying shit to you have taken a few snaps of their own for their boytoys or potentials. They're just hypocritical assholes, Marley, don't let them make you feel bad. I can help keep your mind off of it. Come on, it wouldn't be hurting anyone.

Sebastian: Just because I've been with other people doesn't take away any legitimacy in my attraction to you. There are a lot of things that make you special, and worthwhile, and I would love the opportunity to learn about all of them. Don't apologize, you didn't do anything wrong.

Marley: Do you even realize how much you've got Hunter wrapped around your finger? How much he /adores/ you? How dar| [UNSENT]

Marley: No, Sebastian. I appreciate the words, I do, but, I'm just not interested. Not now.

Marley: Still kind of curious that all this came about when my nudes did. I still believe you're a good person, but right now, it sounds more like you're saying what I want to hear, instead of actual logic. And I'm sorry for me; I shouldn't have let myself indulge in you that much. It was a mistake. But, thanks for helping me earlier today.

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uniquehasarrived:

Ouch. You do have thin hands, I guess hard contact would hurt a lot more than you’d expect. But anyway - Mama Unique is ready whenever you need her.

Please, you know my skin’s thick. The question is, are you okay? Is there anything I can do? 

The red marks are still there, and it was a day ago! I'm like paper, Unique. Synthetic paper. And I'm so grateful for that. You know I'd never survive high school without you; mainly because you're a literal hardcore angel.

Maybe you could teach me how to get mine that thick? I'm.. okay, actually. Not great, but I'm not horrible, in the middle. Maybe another sleepover soon? There's a lot I think we both need to catch up on.

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Text ✉ Claringrose

Hunter: I hope you figure things out with your guy friend soon enough, Marley. It's just always been me concerned about him and what he wants or if I could be hurting him some how. Maybe that's why I stop myself from liking other people or wanting to try to date other people because I hold out that small sliver of hope that he's just not admitting to his feelings. That's the thing that really fucks you up, you expect the worst but still hope slightly. I guess I need to try to put myself first for once.

Hunter: Yeah, I'm fine. Just a bit irritated, anxious, nauseous here and there but it's not as bad.

Marley: Is it bad that.. I kind of don't know /what/ to even do on that front? I'm so confused, sometimes it feels better to just stay friends than anything else. Again, this is nothing against Sebastian, but.. I don't want /you/ making yourself emotionally sick over someone, Hunter. Even someone that you really, truly care about. Maybe if you start putting yourself first, he'll figure out that if he always acts like he does, you won't stick around forever. The world just.. I'd like to think it doesn't work like that. I just hope he does figure out his feelings, before he actually screws things up for real.

Marley: :/ Sounds kind of bad. But it sounds like your system is starting to adjust? And that's definitely good.

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janehaywardsings:

Good for you, Marls. I’m glad you’re doing okay. I’ve missed you, so much, over the past couple of weeks. I know things change, but I really do miss how much time we used to spend together. If you want, maybe we could hang out soon.

Change can sometimes be a good thing, but, I’ve missed you too. Sure, I’d like that. Where did you have in mind?