Nico

[cuttleflush]

We’ve been traveling a lot as of late.

In complete transparency, I’ve never been the adventurous type. Much of my time was spent in the same state, now that I have the chance to reflect. It never occurred to me then that I could go wherever I wished—and of course, CloseKnit came along not so long after.

…Nadine’s my opposite when it comes to this matter. There are dozens of souvenirs and albums she’s shown me of her travels with friends over the years. Now that I’ve become a permanent part of her life—we’ve gotten to amass a collection of shared memorabilia, too. Though…it seems like we have a bit of trouble over collecting gifts to bring home.

—We’re still working it out. But I better can understand the appeal in pasalubong, at least.

This picture was from a little earlier in the week. Nadine had booked a short tourist boat-ride in the morning. Something along the lines of “beating the crowd and the heat.” To which I can agree. The temperature nearer to the waking hours is very nice. The sights were lovely as well, as you can imagine.

But most importantly—I had good company. I find myself smiling much more than I used to within the past few years.

Ah, I guess what I’m getting at is—I understand the appeal of traveling with a companion more than ever. I’ve been having a lovely time, even when unexpected circumstances arise. We continue to create lasting memories, regardless.

[cherry-ier]

WAIT I haven’t seen this photo from the boat ride yet 😭😭 ‼️‼️‼️ Kam your eyes are so sparkly…how do you do it…

[cuttleflush]

Well I—suppose it’s natural. There wasn’t any mannerisms I was doing intentionally; but, I think you know that already.

…I haven’t heard that one from you before. Thank you.

[sky-fr4cture]

DAWHHH OH MY GODDD

[sky-fr4cture]

Call me CO2 poisoning cause

Cause

[alluringfawn]

Hey!

Uh.. how you holding up, dude?

@sky-fr4cture

oh, hello-

i'm okay, sorry i haven't reached out much since christmas.

i've been... held down with work.

... how are you?

[sky-fr4cture]

I’m alright!

You wanna like.. talk about it? You seem bummed out, major.

[alluringfawn]

oh, hah, it's- it's not really something i can talk about right now.

but i'm okay!! i'm glad you're doing alright, too!

[sky-fr4cture]

That’s okay. You wanna come and hang out tonight though? I’m watching a movie!

[alluringfawn]

... yeah. yeah, i think i can get myself some time.

thank you.

[sky-fr4cture]

Of course, brah.

[alluringfawn]

Hey!

Uh.. how you holding up, dude?

@sky-fr4cture

oh, hello-

i'm okay, sorry i haven't reached out much since christmas.

i've been... held down with work.

... how are you?

[sky-fr4cture]

I’m alright!

You wanna like.. talk about it? You seem bummed out, major.

[alluringfawn]

oh, hah, it's- it's not really something i can talk about right now.

but i'm okay!! i'm glad you're doing alright, too!

[sky-fr4cture]

That’s okay. You wanna come and hang out tonight though? I’m watching a movie!

[alluringfawn]

Hey!

Uh.. how you holding up, dude?

@sky-fr4cture

oh, hello-

i'm okay, sorry i haven't reached out much since christmas.

i've been... held down with work.

... how are you?

[sky-fr4cture]

I’m alright!

You wanna like.. talk about it? You seem bummed out, major.

[alluringfawn]

Bro! I got ur gift, I think you’re gonna love it.

@sky-fr4cture

oh oh! i'm excited, let me see!!

[sky-fr4cture]

Boom. I have it boxed up so I had to get the listing image but…

[alluringfawn]

WAIT i love it so much!! it's so... me!!

[sky-fr4cture]

I’m glad you like it little dude!!

[alluringfawn]

Bro! I got ur gift, I think you’re gonna love it.

@sky-fr4cture

oh oh! i'm excited, let me see!!

[sky-fr4cture]

Boom. I have it boxed up so I had to get the listing image but…

[sky-fr4cture]

Your secret Santa is…

Venatici

Yes! YES YES YES!!

Fuck YEAHHHHHHHH!!

I WIN! I fucking WIN!

Oh my lord thank you sweet baby Jesus.

[sky-fr4cture]

None of these help fuckkkkk….

[alluringfawn]

ooh! ooh! i know this one!!

[sky-fr4cture]

Uh huh :D

[alluringfawn]

girls like it when you focus on little things, like their mannerisms!! at least, most of the girls i know do! which is pretty limited, i guess.

[sky-fr4cture]

Taking notes

[alluringfawn]

that's really all i got :')

[sky-fr4cture]

Thank you thank you!!

[sky-fr4cture]

None of these help fuckkkkk….

[alluringfawn]

ooh! ooh! i know this one!!

[sky-fr4cture]

Uh huh :D

[alluringfawn]

girls like it when you focus on little things, like their mannerisms!! at least, most of the girls i know do! which is pretty limited, i guess.

[sky-fr4cture]

Taking notes

[sky-fr4cture]

None of these help fuckkkkk….

[alluringfawn]

ooh! ooh! i know this one!!

[sky-fr4cture]

Uh huh :D

[sky-fr4cture]

None of these help fuckkkkk….

[freakin-furters]

I thought 😆😆😆 your search history 😆😆 would be crazier!!!!!

[sky-fr4cture]

What do you mean by that bro?

[freakin-furters]

Swordfighting.

[sky-fr4cture]

U interested?

[sky-fr4cture]

None of these help fuckkkkk….

[freakin-furters]

I thought 😆😆😆 your search history 😆😆 would be crazier!!!!!

[sky-fr4cture]

What do you mean by that bro?

[sky-fr4cture]

None of these help fuckkkkk….

[tempestwhisper]

there's no way you posted this.

[sky-fr4cture]

Shut up shut up!!!!!!

[tempestwhisper]

what on earth could this be in reference to?

[sky-fr4cture]

…nothing….

[sky-fr4cture]

None of these help fuckkkkk….

[tempestwhisper]

there's no way you posted this.

[sky-fr4cture]

Shut up shut up!!!!!!

[sky-fr4cture]

None of these help fuckkkkk….

[alluringfawn]

Happy holidays!!

@sky-fr4cture

hmmm... i've never celebrated... hmm... thank you! you too!!

[sky-fr4cture]

You’ve never celebrated??? :O

[alluringfawn]

no, we don't really have many holidays! none that humans celebrate, anyway.

[sky-fr4cture]

Well we gotta change that. We’re celebrating this year!!

[alluringfawn]

okay!!

... how?

[sky-fr4cture]

Gifts! And hallmark movies in the dorm! Cocoa, and… mmmm… comfy Christmas Jammie’s…

[alluringfawn]

that seems like a lot to fit in one day hmm...

[sky-fr4cture]

It’s not one day!! We have until the 25th brah. Then we can hang out for new years too!!

You drink, right?

[alluringfawn]

i dabble in it occasionally!

more than i should, probably.

[sky-fr4cture]

Thats what new years is about. Starting the new year with a bang!!

Hopefully literally.

[alluringfawn]

huh... i didn't realize that it was that important of a thing!

[sky-fr4cture]

I mean, a lot of people don’t do it but my family always likes to celebrate.

I’d be happy to invite you over too! For the actual Christmas, anyways.

[alluringfawn]

that would be nice. thank you! :))

[sky-fr4cture]

:D