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[sweatered-strider]

C9urt is in Sessi9n -- an Extended Ace Att9rney Metaph9r.

A c9nversati9n with Jane.

[...]

[02:14] VU: Yes. That is reassuring.

[02:15] CT: I'm not sure if that's sarcasm or not dear --

[02:16] VU: 9h, n9, n9, it's n9t.

[02:33] CT: Hummm. [02:33] CT: :B [02:33] CT: I find your tone to be a little suspicious, sir.

[02:34] VU: Jane. [02:34] VU: H9w dare y9u suggest that I w9uld ever 6e anything sh9rt 9f entirely sincere. [02:34] VU: Ever.

[02:35] VU: N9, that's surely imp9ssi6le.

[02:36] CT: I think I'm finding something rather contrary right now, in fact! Gasp!

[02:36] VU: Y9u must 6e mistaken.

[02:36] CT: I'm afraid not. [02:36] CT: You, Kankri Vantas, have been found... [02:36] CT: Being *sarcastic*.

[02:36] VU: 96jecti9n. [02:36] VU: The pr9secuti9n is seeing things. [02:36] VU: Where is the evidence? [02:36] VU: I th9ught this was a fair trial.

[02:37] CT: Are you accusing me of giving you the run around, sir?

[02:37] VU: Yes.

[02:38] CT: Well, while I do enjoy the occasional run around. [02:38] CT: I assure you, that is entirely not the case!

[02:38] VU: Pr9ve it. [02:38] VU: Sh9w me where, in the c9urt rec9rd.

[02:38] CT: Right then! [02:39] CT: [05:33] VU: H9w dare y9u suggest that I w9uld ever 6e anything sh9rt 9f entirely sincere. [02:39] CT: Take that!

[02:39] VU: H9ld it! [02:39] VU: And h9w can y9u pr9ve that I was n9t 6eing entirely sincere in the 9ffense I was taking?

[02:40] CT: Because you, Kankri Vantas, didn't end the sentence with the proper puncuation, and even followed up with a single word sentence reiterating how correct your first sentence was! [02:40] CT: That is the very FORMULA for your sarcastic ways!

[02:41] VU: This is the part where I p9und the ta6le dramatically with my fist and perhaps fall 9ver. [02:41] VU: Then rec9mp9se myself. [02:41] VU: Ahem.

[02:42] CT: The court is waiting, Vantas!

[02:42] VU: Well, Jane, y9u see.... [02:42] VU: This is, in the end, a text c9nversati9n. H9w can y9u 6e s9 certain as t9 the int9nati9n I meant t9 im6ue int9 my w9rds? [02:42] VU: Perhaps the wr9ng punctuati9n was simply... a mistake.

[02:43] CT: Perhaps, but that would make the singular follow up word a coincidence! [02:43] CT: I! [02:43] CT: Think! [02:43] CT: Not!

[02:43] VU: Ghk--!!! [02:43] VU: ... I f9ld. [02:44] VU: Well d9ne, Pr9secut9r Peixes.

[02:44] CT: :B All rise, the court has found Kankri Vantas... [02:44] CT: G [02:44] CT: U [02:44] CT: I [02:44] CT: L [02:44] CT: T [02:44] CT: Y [02:44] CT: .

[02:44] VU: Sigh. [02:44] VU: I hate having t9 l9ad my save.

[turnipcatus]

You guys should pester me :3 turnipCatus

[breadhighness]

PESTERCHUM

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MY CHUMHANDLE IS condescendingKnavery

PESTER ME 

[sweatered-strider]

An Excerpt. Pesterlog, August 7th, 2014.

[06:17] QV: what even happened

[06:17] VU: D9 y9u have a 6u66lr?

[07:22] QV: no i dont [07:22] QV: why

[07:22] VU: Well. [07:22] VU: It's hard t9 explain.

[07:23] QV: hold on let me just [07:23] QV: log into johns [07:23] QV: doot doot doot [07:23] QV: what the fuck [07:23] QV: what the actual fuck

[07:23] VU: Yes. [07:23] VU: Exactly.

[quit-badgering-me]

Caught Snooping

-- rookWing [RW] catches Eridan around the waist with one arm as he darts down the hall -- -- rookWing [RW] lifts him effortlessly off his feet. --

-- bronzeMirror [BM] scree --

-- rookWing [RW] glares down at him. --

-- bronzeMirror [BM] clings to his arm, staring up at him with wide eyes --

RW: eridan.

RW: what are you running from?

BM: nothin uh BM: cros bein a jerk again

-- rookWing [RW] looks unconvinced. --

RW: cant help but notice that youre the only one in this hallway.

BM: uh BM: he must havve uh BM: apparated awway BM: or somethin

RW: we both know thats not happening any time soon. RW: what were you doing that you werent supposed to be doing?

BM: nothin dad promise

-- bronzeMirror [BM] wriggles --

-- rookWing [RW] leans down, bringing his face closer to Eridan's. --

RW: dont make promises you dont mean.

-- bronzeMirror [BM] whimpers --

-- rookWing [RW] narrows his eyes at him. --

-- bronzeMirror [BM] swallows --

BM: i wwanted to see cros neww tutor BM: so i wwent to see if you had a picture of him on your computer BM: im sorry dad i knoww im not supposed to go in there wwithout permission

RW: ...

-- rookWing [RW] sighs and sets Eridan gently down, resting a firm hand on his shoulder. --

RW: next time, you will refrain from snooping about in your fathers business, or your brothers business.

-- bronzeMirror [BM] nods, head hanging --

RW: ...

-- rookWing [RW] tilts his head at him, thoughtfully. --

RW: you will also help me clean the kitchen, as punishment.

-- bronzeMirror [BM] nods again and reaches out to hold Dualscar's hand --

BM: yes dad

-- rookWing [RW] gently takes his son's hand, releasing his shoulder and turning to guide him down the hall at a walking pace toward said kitchen. --

RW: so, did you find what you were looking for?

-- bronzeMirror [BM] nods quickly --

BM: hes short BM: cro wwants to kiss him BM: i think hes dumb and young and a stinkin lowwblood

-- rookWing [RW] A flash of something passes over Dualscar's face, but his expression calms just as quickly. --

RW: he can perform coordinated, wandless magic, and he is younger than you. RW: even if he is a lowblood, his magic deserves your respect.

-- bronzeMirror [BM] blinks, peeking up at his father, then nodding --

BM: yes dad

RW: ... do i need to talk to cronus about the purpose of the lessons he will be receiving? RW: namely, that they will involve absolutely no kissing?

-- bronzeMirror [BM] pouts --

BM: you might because he says hes got plans to lose his vvirginity and they invvolvve his lowwblood tutor

-- rookWing [RW] widens his eyes ever so slightly -- -- rookWing [RW] grits his teeth and turns his gaze forward, tugging Eridan into the kitchen and immediately letting go of his hand to break out the muggle cleaning supplies. --

RW: i will definitely have to talk to him, then, yes.

-- bronzeMirror [BM] helps his dad take them out --

BM: okay BM: ...

-- bronzeMirror [BM] presses a little closer to his dads hip just a little --

-- rookWing [RW] calmly hands him a scrub brush, pausing just a moment to look at him. --

RW: ... RW: did you do the homework i gave you yesterday?

BM: yes dad its in my room BM: wwant me to go get it for you

-- rookWing [RW] nods, reaching out to brush a couple stray hairs back from Eridan's forehead. --

RW: ill look it over while you clean the kitchen.

-- bronzeMirror [BM] nods quickly and rushes to get his homework -- -- bronzeMirror [BM] comes back and hand it to him --

-- rookWing [RW] takes it and lifts himself up onto the counter to begin reading, nodding quietly toward the cleaning supplies. --

-- bronzeMirror [BM] starts cleaning like a good little nerd --

-- rookWing [RW] hums quietly to himself. --

RW: good... good.... RW: did you copy this bit from the internet or was it all you?

-- bronzeMirror [BM] huFFS --

BM: i didnt copy nothin from no internet no internet is smarter than an ampora

-- rookWing [RW] smiles, nodding a bit. --

RW: damn right. RW: though your brother would like to pretend i do not notice his occasional blatant plagiarism....

-- bronzeMirror [BM] huffs --

BM: cros just lazy BM: if he applied himself more hed do better BM: hes dualscars son after all the best fuckin auror evver

-- bronzeMirror [BM] coughs --

BM: excuse my language dad

-- rookWing [RW] smiles a bit wider, his eyes soft for a moment, flicking from Eridan's homework to Eridan and back again. --

RW: ill excuse you this once, eridan. RW: your homework is good. i see no flaws, though i think you could have elaborated a bit more on the events in 1811.

-- bronzeMirror [BM] nods --

BM: yes dad BM: thank you for the challenge

RW: youre welcome.

-- rookWing [RW] sets the homework aside after a moment, leaning back and watching his son clean. --

RW: ... are you excited for hogwarts?

-- bronzeMirror [BM] huffs --

BM: im not too keen on bein around so many humans BM: an plus a lot a lowwbloods wwill be there too BM: but ovverall im excited BM: its the best school to go to after all

RW: that it is. RW: unfortunately, we cant all be highbloods, or trolls. its best you learn to get used to being outnumbered.

-- bronzeMirror [BM] snorts and tosses his head back haughtily --

BM: wwe may be outnumbered but nevver outclassed

-- rookWing [RW] chuckles a little. --

RW: not a terrible way to look at it.

-- bronzeMirror [BM] slows his work for a moment --

BM: .... BM: ill miss you though

RW: youll see me over the holidays. RW: i am certain you will be too loaded with work to even think of missing home.

-- bronzeMirror [BM] sniffs a bit --

BM: yeah youre right BM: ill do my best to wwork hard and be the best student there BM: gonna livve up to the ampora name and crush all my enemies

RW: good. RW: im sure youll do great. RW: i look forward to seeing how you and cronus both stack up.

BM: cro an i wwill dominate just you wwait gonna make you real proud dad

-- rookWing [RW] nods, fondness in his gaze. --

RW: im sure you will.

-- bronzeMirror [BM] finishes cleaning and walks over to Dualscar and puts his hand on his knee and grins up at him real wide --

-- rookWing [RW] reaches forward, gripping Eridan around his middle and hoisting him up onto his lap. --

-- bronzeMirror [BM] trills softly, almost immediately covering his mouth with a violet blush --

-- rookWing [RW] raises an eyebrow, but its clear he doesn't mind too terribly. --

-- bronzeMirror [BM] leans into his dad's chest slowly, catiously, then closes his eyes --

-- rookWing [RW] pauses a moment, before resting a hand on Eridan's back, sighing and leaning back against the wall behind the counter. --

RW: tired already?

-- bronzeMirror [BM] shakes his head --

BM: no i just wwanted to listen to your bloodpusher

-- rookWing [RW] hesitates a moment, then nods, humming a little to himself and rubbing Eridan's back idly. --

RW: ... itll benefit you to make friends at hogwarts. RW: do not think yourself above someone who is willing to help you. RW: your courseload will be too strenuous to think that way.

-- bronzeMirror [BM] shakes his head and grips Dualscar's shirt a bit --

BM: if im supposed to think myself equal to people wwho wwant to help me then that still makes me abovve evveryone BM: its alwways the same the only person i can count on is myself

-- rookWing [RW] closes his eyes and considers things a moment. --

RW: yes, to an extent. RW: you should always be cautious. RW: but you will find people, however temporary, who you will be able to consider friends, or at least, helpers.

-- bronzeMirror [BM] hums --

BM: i guess so BM: though if brother cant evven stand to be around me wwho else wwill

-- rookWing [RW] pinches Eridan's back. --

-- bronzeMirror [BM] owwwww --

RW: cronus is going through a phase. RW: it will pass. RW: he cant stand anyone at the moment. its him, not you. RW: dont talk as if you are at fault.

-- bronzeMirror [BM] mumble grumble it is my fault its gotta be --

-- rookWing [RW] pinches him again --

RW: was that backtalk i heard?

-- bronzeMirror [BM] owwwwwwww --

BM: no dad i lovve you dad

-- rookWing [RW] smoothes over the pinched spot, leaning down to press a kiss to the top of Eridan's head. --

RW: i love you, too, eridan.

-- bronzeMirror [BM] trills softly again, then leans up to nuzzle his nose against his fathers jaw --

-- rookWing [RW] smiles, allowing the motion, fins fluttering ever so slightly. --

RW: i hope you will grow to be more confident during your time at hogwarts.

-- bronzeMirror [BM] sniffs again and nods --

BM: ill try

RW: youll see. RW: other kids go through just the same things as you. RW: other kids whove also got brothers.

-- bronzeMirror [BM] huffs quietly --

BM: if you say so dad

-- rookWing [RW] pats his son's back kindly. --

RW: course. none of them are as special.

-- bronzeMirror [BM] perks up, earfins fluttering happily --

-- rookWing [RW] smiles down at him, watching his fins flutter, with a certain... sadness, perhaps, in his eyes. --

RW: one more thing.

-- bronzeMirror [BM] nods? --

RW: do not let anyone tell you you are not special. RW: stand up for yourself. RW: it is better to get detention for fighting back than to be beaten.

-- bronzeMirror [BM] grins, baring his shark-like teeth proudly --

BM: ill beat them til they cry

-- rookWing [RW] chuckles, grinning right back at him --

RW: not where the teachers can see, you wont.

-- bronzeMirror [BM] snickers --

BM: im goin to go help cro wwith his homewwork noww okay BM: oh uh

-- bronzeMirror [BM] frowns a bit --

BM: that shouty guy you wwere talkin to on the pesterchum the other day wwhen i came to havve you sign that paper BM: is he someone i should think about

-- rookWing [RW] pauses a moment, letting his features settle into a more familiar, solemn expression. --

RW: he may come round to drop off cros tutor. RW: but i do not believe you have much to worry about.

-- bronzeMirror [BM] nods --

BM: okay

-- bronzeMirror [BM] squirms up and kisses him on the cheek -- -- bronzeMirror [BM] jumps off his lap and runs out of the kitchen --

-- rookWing [RW] blinks and watches him go -- -- rookWing [RW] ... precious child --

[quit-badgering-me]

Snooping

[11:02] -- bronzeMirror [BM] began pestering scarletLumos [SL] at 11:02 --

[11:02] BM: cro [11:02] BM: cro i havve to talk to you [11:02] BM: cro [11:03] BM: i demnd you answer your goddamn pesterchum [11:03] BM: i knoww youre there [11:03] BM: cro

[11:03] SL: christ shut up already i can only ansvwer so fast. [11:03] SL: vwhat do you vwant?

[11:04] BM: zz:(

[11:04] SL: im busy.

[11:04] BM: zz:(

[11:04] SL: sigh. [11:04] SL: vwhat is it?

[11:05] BM: wwell i heard dad sayin that you wwere gettin a tutor

[11:05] BM: thats wwhat i said [11:06] BM: i wwas in the study because i needed him to sign somethin [11:06] BM: an he was on voice chat with this angry soundin asshole [11:06] BM: an he wwas talkin about tutorin you

[11:06] SL: oh, great. [11:06] SL: vwhat the hell does he expect to get out of that? [11:07] SL: vwere not allowved to perform magic until vwe get to school. [11:07] SL: its a little fucking early.

[11:07] BM: i dont knoww man but i thought id tell you wwhat he wwas up to [11:07] BM: zz:( sorry

[11:07] SL: its fine. [11:08] SL: i dont get vwhat dads problem is. [11:09] SL: its his fault i almost flunked english [11:09] SL: all caught up in history of magic. [11:09] SL: most kids dont havwe to vworry about this stuff.

[11:10] BM: if you wwant i can try an see if i can talk him out of it [11:10] BM: i dont think he knowws i heard though he didnt say anythin [11:10] BM: then again he might just not care theres that too

[11:11] SL: you can try but you knowv theres no getting through to dad about this stuff. [11:11] SL: besides i mean [11:11] SL: might not be awvful. [11:12] SL: learning more about magic vwith someone not dad breathing dowvn my neck might be all right i dunno

[11:12] BM: wwhoa [11:12] BM: holy shit [11:12] BM: sorry im in dads study right noww on his computer

[11:12] SL: oh my god eridan get out of there [11:13] SL: hell flay you if he catches you chief get out.

[11:13] BM: hes still out right zz:I [11:13] BM: im lookin at this stuff he has about the kid hes got tutoring you [11:13] BM: hes our age [11:13] BM: kind of bit younger actually

[11:13] SL: seriously? [11:13] SL: hes havwing me tutored by a kid?

[11:14] BM: uh [11:14] BM: wwoww [11:14] BM: i cant actully tell if its a boy or a girl anymore

[11:14] SL: oh. [11:14] SL: vwait does that mean youvwe got a picture? [11:14] SL: send it this vway, let me see the goods.

[11:15] BM: yeah hes got one on this report thing

[11:15] -- bronzeMirror [BM] [Karkit Vantas.png] --

[11:15] SL: vwell vwell vwell.

[11:15] BM: cro no

[11:16] SL: eyebrowv vwaggle.

[11:16] BM: cro no eww

[11:16] SL: seriously though this is the kid?

[11:16] BM: yeah thats the kid [11:16] BM: stinkin lowwblood

[11:16] SL: yeah, vwas gonna say. [11:16] SL: not like dad to pick a lowvblood.

[11:17] BM: tch [11:17] BM: you knoww howw dad is wwith that [11:17] BM: stinkin friend a his [11:17] BM: i dont think he evven cares anymore

[11:17] SL: eh, vwhy should he? the more connections the better. [11:18] SL: gotta get your hands a little dirty to get real vwork done.

[11:18] BM: sniffs [11:18] BM: dirty is right [11:19] BM: ivve nevver seen an albino before though

[11:19] SL: me neither. [11:19] SL: they look pretty good though.

[11:19] BM: please dont kiss the lowwblood cro [11:20] BM: youre better than that

[11:20] SL: ill kiss vwhoevwer i vwant. [11:20] SL: im not abovwe that. [11:20] SL: theyre cute. [11:20] SL: ill kiss em. [11:20] SL: might do it just to spite you.

[11:20] BM: ugh [11:20] BM: ughhhhhh

[11:20] SL: maybe ill kiss em in front of you.

[11:20] BM: i wwill just die [11:21] BM: do not

[11:21] SL: youll die a wvirgin and i vwont. [11:21] SL: im cool vwith that.

[11:21] BM: WWOWW [11:21] BM: WWOWW [11:21] BM: you cant lose your vvirginity wwith just a kiss cro [11:21] BM: an i knoww thats all youvve gotten

[11:21] SL: i got plans, eridan. [11:21] SL: big plans. [11:22] SL: and they invwolvwe this fucking adorable tutor im getting.

[11:22] BM: ugh [11:22] BM: uggggghhhhhhhhh

[11:22] SL: groan all you vwant. [11:22] SL: ill be doing enough groaning for both of us soon enough.

[11:22] BM: UGHHHHHHHHHHH

[11:23] SL: seriously though get out of dads study before he gets home.

[11:23] BM: yeah okay [11:23] BM: im leavvin [11:23] BM: ah [11:23] BM: cro i got [11:23] BM: shit [11:23] BM: did you hear that [11:23] BM: is that dad

[11:23] SL: uh. [11:23] SL: run.

[11:23] BM: distracthimholyshit

[11:23] -- bronzeMirror [BM] ruNS --

[11:24] SL: no vway im not sticking my neck out for you.

[11:24] BM: damn it cro [11:24] BM: you suck

[11:24] SL: no thats the lowvbloods job.

[11:24] BM: DONT SY IT [11:24] BM: JJDCJECBJ

[11:24] -- bronzeMirror [BM] changed their mood to OFFLINE --

[11:38] -- bronzeMirror [BM] changed their mood to INSOLENT --

[11:41] BM: threw you under the bus [11:41] BM: ha

[11:41] SL: vwhat did you do you son of a bitch

[11:41] BM: told dad about your big plans [11:41] BM: zz:)

[11:41] SL: eridan vwhy. [11:41] SL: vwere brothers. [11:41] SL: thick and thin [11:41] SL: trouble and turmoil

[11:42] BM: you didnt distract him for me [11:42] BM: i think your wwords wwere [11:42] BM: not gonna stick my neck out for you

[11:42] SL: yeah but i didnt help him find you either!

[11:42] BM: zz:( huff

[11:42] SL: you little tattletale.

[11:42] BM: you dont need to be screwwin a lowwblood anywway [11:42] BM: you can do wway better [11:43] BM: youre gonna be a great wwizard one day [11:43] BM: you deservve better

[11:43] SL: ... [11:43] SL: suck up.

[11:43] BM: zz:P [11:44] BM: gotta go helpin dad clean the kitchen [11:44] BM: ... [11:44] BM: you knoww its almost wworth gettin in trouble [11:44] BM: i like holdin his hand

[11:44] SL: yeah. [11:44] SL: you fuckin sap. [11:44] SL: better get used to not, though. not gonna see him til the holidays once vwe go off to hogvwarts.

[11:45] BM: zz:( [11:45] BM: yeah [11:45] BM: ... [11:45] BM: bye

[11:45] SL: bye.

[11:45] -- bronzeMirror [BM] ceased pestering scarletLumos [SL] at 11:45 --

[sweatered-strider]

Let's Have That Talk Now.

Dave: hey kankan Dave: kankan Dave: kankan kankan kankan

Kankri: Dave. Dave Dave Dave. Dave?

-- Dave presses into Kankri's side, nuzzling his face into his chest. --

Kankri: --?!

-- Kankri shifts quickly, turning onto his side and wrapping himself around Dave. --

-- Dave purrs quietly at the sudden warmth he's enveloped in. --

Kankri: 9f c9urse, Dave. Very much. Particularly in y9ur current state. P-... particularly if y9u mean permanently.

-- Dave peers up at him. --

Dave: do you not like me the way i am Dave: when im all reckless and stupid i mean

Kankri: --

-- Kankri frowns softly, pausing to think of the right words. --

Kankri: 9f c9urse I like y9u, Dave. Every part. I fell in l9ve with y9u when y9u were argua6ly m9st reckless and stupid. I just...

-- Kankri pulls Dave in closer, dipping his nose quietly into his hair. --

Kankri: I am just m9re... terrified 6y it, than I used t9 6e.

-- Dave squirms slightly, trying to press under Kankri. --

Dave: i dont want to terrify you

-- Kankri shifts a bit, drawing a hand back to rest gently on Dave's baby bump, wordlessly advising against Dave having him lie on top. --

-- Dave curls his hand in the front of Kankri's sweater and nods, shifting back a bit. --

Kankri: I kn9w y9u d9n't want 9r mean t9 scare me. I kn9w. It's... unf9rtunate.

Dave: ... Dave: for you and for me Dave: i want to change Dave: and for the babies

-- Kankri releases a quiet exhale, brushing his thumb lovingly -- cautiously -- over Dave's belly. --

Kankri: All right. That s9unds... g99d.

-- Dave closes his eyes and just lets himself feel Kankri's hand. -- -- When Dave opens his eyes, his expression is... Small. Scared. Vulnerable. --

Dave: will you still love me if i become different from the me now

-- Kankri brings his eyes to meet Dave's, soft and thoughtful, his hand having begun to rub gentle circles over Dave's belly. Kankri's teeth bite at his own bottom lip. --

Kankri: I will always l9ve y9u, Dave. 6ut d9n't feel like y9u have t9... 6ec9me a different pers9n, all right?

-- Dave pulls away slightly, looking upset. --

Dave: i dont know what you want anymore kankan Dave: you want me to stop being reckless and impulsive which is like all i am Dave: but you dont want me to change

-- Kankri bites a little harder at his lip, letting his eyes fall, and looking... soft; tender; fragile. --

Kankri: May6e I d9n't kn9w either, Dave. I think there's m9re t9 y9u than recklessness. 6ut I 6ec9me w9rried, when y9u talk a69ut it like this. Kankri: I w9rry I'm g9ing t9 l9se y9u in a c9mpletely different way.

-- Dave lets himself fall back against the bed. --

Dave: i dont think youre going to lose me kankan im more worried about losing you Dave: what are you afraid of happening

-- Kankri quietly draws his hands back closer to his body, tugging at his collar and averting his eyes around the room. --

-- Dave sighs and rolls onto his side, back facing him. --

Kankri: A l9t 9f things, I think. Y9u getting hurt. L9sing the children. Me f9rcing y9u t99 much; letting my fear sm9ther y9u, cripple y9u, 9r push y9u away. Kankri: I w9rry y9u'll realize I am n9t w9rth the eff9rt, 9r that I w9n't 6e en9ugh f9r y9u anym9re. I'm scared y9u'll gr9w... tired. Kankri: I realize this isn't the easiest t9 deal with right n9w. I am n9t making much... sense, I d9n't think.

-- Dave is silent for a moment, then rolls over and faces his mate. --

Dave: kankan Dave: i dont know how many times i can tell you that im in love with only you Dave: please please stop doubting

-- Dave sighs a little. --

Dave: im not doing this just for you Dave: i want to change for me too youre not forcing me to do anything Dave: you said I helped you change for the better youre just doing that for me now

-- Kankri drags a hand up to run through his hair, shielding his face behind his forearm. He sighs, shakily, but nods. --

Kankri: I'm s9rry. I kn9w I'm 6eing... s9 childish, as 9f late. It's difficult.

Dave: i just feel like you dont trust me

Kankri: I d9 trust y9u, Dave. And I... I try t9 6e reas9na6le, I d9. Kankri: It's just hard, s9metimes. I'm s9rry.

-- Dave sighs and leans over to cup Kankri's cheek. --

Dave: ive been so many places Dave: seen so many people Dave: connected with so many other lives

-- Dave makes an exasperated hand motion --

Dave: my new friend cronus who ive kind of got a pale crush on is kind of flush for me and totally hot

-- Dave looks at Kankri --

Dave: but no one ive ever met makes my heart pound the way you do just by smiling at me Dave: no one can get me hot with barely a touch Dave: no one can keep me captivated for hours upon hours with just their voice and their ideals Dave: no one can infuriate me as much or calm me as soundly Dave: there is no one not even red who can hold a candle to you Dave: sometimes i wake up and for a moment i wonder if it was all a dream if you werent real Dave: then i wake up and the reality is better than any dream ive ever had

-- Kankri sighs, leaning into Dave's touch and letting his hands fall, settling quietly at Dave's sides, fingers just barely hooking in the edges of his clothes. -- -- Kankri smiles, just a little, tenderly, tilting his head so he can watch Dave's eyes. --

Kankri: I wish I were half as w9nderful with my w9rds as y9u are, Dave. It's... amazing, the feelings y9u instill in me. It truly is. Kankri: I'm... s9rry y9u have t9 remind me s9 much.

-- Kankri leans forward, resting his forehead against Dave's, and shifting a little closer, pulling them both into the radiance of the other's body heat. --

Kankri: I feared I'd 6egun t9 69re y9u... hah. Seems like such a f99lish th9ught, n9w. Thank y9u.

-- Dave scoots a little closer as well, lips brushing lovingly against Kankri's. --

Dave: ill remind you as much as you need baelflower

-- Dave smiles at him. --

Dave: you dont need to tell me with words bae as long as those feelings for me are in your heart i trust they are there Dave: i believe with everything i am that you and i were meant to be forever

-- Kankri purrs low and soft, tilting his head to pursue just a little more of Dave's kisses. His smile widens. -- -- Reaching to take one of Dave's hands in his, Kankri brings it between them, pressing fingertips firmly against that spot in his chest, beating a steady rhythm. --

Kankri: I assure y9u, th9se feelings will always 6e right here. F9rever.

-- Dave smiles and captures Kankri's lips in a long, slow kiss. --

Dave: just like ill always be here Dave: forever

-- Kankri matches his mate's kiss, slow, deliberate -- and more secure than before, Kankri's tension melting away. -- -- Kankri's hand caresses Dave's gently in between them, his eyes sliding closed as he rests against his fiance. --

Kankri: I trust y9u.

-- Dave leans up and nuzzles their noses together, grinning. --

Dave: i trust you too

-- Kankri can't help but grin back, nuzzling in turn, and then pressing a quick kiss to Dave's cheek. --

Kankri: S9, ah... are we g99d?

-- Suddenly, Dave grins, and pop! There's a pair of shades on Kankri's face. -- -- Dave purrs softly and pulls another pair of shades from the pocket of his shirt and slips them on. Suddenly, a chum window opens up in the shades Kankri is wearing. --

Dave: B) were always good bae

-- The shades Dave put on Kankri are red-lensed, silver-framed aviators -- a mirror of his own, except his own are, of course, black. --

-- Kankri blinks, reeling back slightly as his eyes adjust; he laughs, bringing a hand up to adjust how the frames sit on his nose. --

Kankri: Well then. G99d.

-- Dave squirms slightly, grinning. --

Dave: I figure youre a strider now you needed a pair of shades all your own

-- Kankri smiles widely, trailing his fingertips along the rims of the shades. --

Kankri: Well, they're n9t anything I'd ever expected t9 6e wearing... 6ut I like them already.

-- Dave giggles and brings Kankri's face down to kiss him, full and passionate. --

-- Kankri makes a muffled noise of surprise, but his hands find Dave's cheeks regardless, bringing him in and kissing back with equal fervour. --

-- Snuggling commences. -- -- maybe also some love-making. --

[sweatered-strider]

Speed Bumps

[05:04] -- defectiveJockey [DJ] began pestering verboseUnity [VU] at 05:04 --

[05:04] DJ: look [05:04] DJ: flora sat me down and scolded me really hard for my message [05:04] DJ: and we just [05:04] DJ: need to talk

[05:05] DJ: i [05:05] DJ: dont actually know what to say [05:05] DJ: im kind of [05:05] DJ: hurt and sad and angry and bullshit [05:05] DJ: do you know what to say

[05:05] VU: N9.

[05:06] DJ: do you want to break up

[05:06] VU: N9. [05:06] VU: ... D9 y9u?

[05:06] DJ: no

[05:07] VU: 9kay.

[05:07] DJ: ... [05:07] DJ: do you hate me

[05:07] VU: N9. [05:07] VU: I l9ve y9u.

[05:08] DJ: im [05:08] DJ: not sure if im good enough for you anymore [05:08] DJ: hell [05:09] DJ: ive probably never been good enough [05:09] DJ: we [05:09] DJ: were so different

[05:09] VU: We are. [05:09] VU: 6ut y9u've always 6een what I want, Dave.

[05:10] DJ: do you want me [05:10] DJ: or do you want to be like me

[05:10] VU: I want y9u.

[05:11] DJ: all i do is upset you anymore [05:11] DJ: ever since i got pregnant [05:11] DJ: i just keep on upsetting you

[05:12] VU: ... [05:12] VU: A little. [05:12] VU: 6ut I get upset 6ecause I l9ve y9u. And I'm w9rried.

[05:12] DJ: kankan this just [05:12] DJ: it isnt working between us

[05:13] VU: D9n't say that. [05:13] VU: Please Dave d9n't say that.

[05:13] DJ: i try so hard [05:13] DJ: and you try so hard [05:13] DJ: and its just not [05:13] DJ: working [05:13] DJ: we cant [05:13] DJ: force it

[05:13] VU: Dave, please [05:13] VU: Please n9.

[05:14] DJ: i want to stop hurting you [05:15] DJ: but i dont know how [05:15] DJ: i cant [05:15] DJ: change who i am [05:15] DJ: i dont know how to change [05:16] DJ: i [05:16] DJ: i do everything i do for you you know [05:16] DJ: i try so hard to just [05:16] DJ: be someone whos worthy of you

[05:16] VU: I [05:16] VU: I d9n't understand. [05:17] VU: Y9u are w9rthy 9f me.

[05:17] DJ: no im not [05:17] DJ: im a punk ass kid [05:17] DJ: who got really lucky [05:17] DJ: i told you i [05:17] DJ: dont know how to change [05:17] DJ: im selfish and greedy [05:17] DJ: but i [05:17] DJ: you changed [05:17] DJ: you changed for me [05:18] DJ: so ive been [05:18] DJ: trying [05:18] DJ: when i do stupid shit like [05:18] DJ: jumping to help someone in need [05:18] DJ: its because im thinking of you [05:18] DJ: what if [05:18] DJ: you were in need [05:18] DJ: and i couldnt help you [05:19] DJ: id want someone to save you and bring you back to me [05:19] DJ: look at jade [05:19] DJ: jade is a fucking mess right now without mituna [05:19] DJ: what if that were you or me [05:19] DJ: i want to help [05:20] DJ: because id want someone to help us [05:20] DJ: isnt that the first rule of [05:20] DJ: being selfless or whatever [05:20] DJ: do unto others as you would have them do unto you [05:20] DJ: im [05:20] DJ: trying to change for you [05:20] DJ: like you changed for me [05:20] DJ: i want to show you that [05:21] DJ: that you mean that much to me too

[05:21] VU: I [05:21] VU: I d9n't see it, Dave. [05:21] VU: I d9n't [05:21] VU: 9ther pe9ple aren't us. [05:22] VU: It's nice t9 help them, it's great, y9u're a 6etter pers9n than I am I guess, f9r wanting t9 d9 this, 6ut [05:22] VU: y9u can't right n9w, Dave. [05:22] VU: I d9n't need y9u g9ing 9ut and saving friends 9r strangers 9r any9ne [05:22] VU: I need y9u right here. [05:22] VU: With me. [05:23] VU: I d9n't need y9u t9 pr9ve that y9u're w9rthy 9f 6eing with me, I need y9u t9 actually 6E with me.

[05:26] DJ: i am with you [05:26] DJ: im always with you [05:26] DJ: whether im there or not [05:26] DJ: isnt that what you told me

[05:26] VU: Y9u kn9w what I mean, Dave. [05:26] VU: I'm [05:27] VU: Y9u g9 9ff and put y9urself in danger and I get [05:27] VU: Just [05:27] VU: Scared.

[05:27] DJ: kankan i wouldnt do stuff like this if i wasnt damn sure i could handle it [05:27] DJ: and besides [05:27] DJ: im not here alone [05:28] DJ: flora isnt even letting me be out in the open

[05:28] VU: I d9n't care wh9 y9u're with, Dave. [05:28] VU: I d9n't care if y9u think y9u can handle it. [05:28] VU: I [05:28] VU: I can't handle it. [05:28] VU: Me. [05:28] VU: I need y9u and I need y9u safe and yes I am selfish. [05:29] VU: I am n9t perfect 6ut I need y9u t9 6e there f9r me. [05:29] VU: I'm n9t perfect and that's WHY I need y9u t9 6e there f9r me. [05:29] VU: Please.

[05:29] DJ: i dont want you to be perfect but i want to be perfect for you [05:29] DJ: i want you to be you [05:29] DJ: its all ive ever wanted you to be [05:29] DJ: i dont need you to be strong [05:29] DJ: i dont need you to be calm all the time [05:30] DJ: i can be that because i am that [05:30] DJ: im strong and im calm [05:30] DJ: even when im freaking out and being a total idiot [05:30] DJ: i have myself pulled together [05:30] DJ: i know who i am [05:30] DJ: and who i want [05:31] DJ: and what i want [05:31] DJ: i dont need you to be perfect for me okay [05:31] DJ: neither of us are perfect [05:31] DJ: i just need you to accept that this is how i am

[05:32] VU: ... [05:32] VU: I want t9. [05:32] VU: 6ut I d9n't kn9w if I can.

[05:32] DJ: if you cant [05:32] DJ: then either lock me up or leave me

[05:33] VU: ... [05:33] VU: Can't y9u just [05:33] VU: please [05:33] VU: 6e there f9r me?

[05:34] DJ: i am in a collapsing timeline and my only way out is little miss lets toss dave in my sylladex so he doesnt get injured [05:35] DJ: i am messaging you from a sylladex

[05:35] VU: I mean in the future, Dave.

[05:35] DJ: no [05:36] DJ: not unless i know you can forgive me now for when i mess up [05:36] DJ: because i will mess up [05:36] DJ: but [05:36] DJ: i will try [05:36] DJ: i cant have this [05:36] DJ: extreme emotional breakdown everytime i fuck up [05:36] DJ: and im admitting that thats what i did okay [05:36] DJ: i fucked up [05:36] DJ: i want to be a hero [05:36] DJ: i want to be someone you can be proud of [05:37] DJ: i just keep forgetting that heroes dont live very long

[05:37] VU: ... [05:37] VU: I am pr9ud 9f y9u, Dave.

[05:38] DJ: i dont see how you can be [05:38] DJ: i dont see anything good about myself [05:38] DJ: theres nothing [05:38] DJ: i dont understand what you see in me at all [05:39] DJ: im a reckless fuck up who makes mistakes and has bad jokes and raps at you when i dont know what to say [05:39] DJ: and compared to you [05:39] DJ: smart and beautiful and intense and protective and kind [05:40] DJ: im nothing

[05:40] VU: Dave.

[05:41] DJ: its just [05:41] DJ: all the people talking to me right now [05:41] DJ: telling me i dont deserve you [05:41] DJ: theyre right [05:41] DJ: i dont

[05:41] VU: Dave. [05:41] VU: I d9n't care what they think. [05:42] VU: It's n9t a69ut what a pers9n deserves. Even if y9u weren't g99d en9ugh f9r me -- which y9u are. [05:42] VU: And I've t9ld y9u a th9usand times, and I will tell y9u a th9usand m9re, h9w much I l9ve y9u and what I see in y9u and h9w y9u d9n't need t9 change a thing. [05:42] VU: I just [05:43] VU: I've held y9u and tried t9 make y9u feel c9mf9rta6le [05:43] VU: and make y9u 6elieve in y9urself [05:43] VU: and I just [05:45] VU: I d9n't mind. I will d9 what I can. I like feeling like y9u need me -- and that's selfish, I guess. [05:45] VU: 6ut I need y9u, t99.

[05:45] DJ: you never let me be there for you though [05:45] DJ: you didnt tell me about the stupid wall thing [05:45] DJ: you didnt tell me about all of this [05:46] DJ: the next thing i know youll be telling me that you dont think i love you [05:46] DJ: how can i be there for you if i dont know what you need [05:46] DJ: i need you to tell me what you want [05:46] DJ: because even if i could read your mind [05:46] DJ: your emotions [05:47] DJ: and figure out that something was wrong [05:47] DJ: i could ask [05:47] DJ: and youd lie to my face [05:47] DJ: and say everything was fine [05:47] DJ: and dont tell me you wouldnt because youve done it before

[05:48] VU: ... I kn9w. [05:48] VU: 6ut I'm telling y9u n9w. [05:48] VU: I want y9u. [05:48] VU: I need y9u. [05:48] VU: I'm happy when y9u're with me.

[05:48] DJ: now is kind of too late isnt it

[05:48] VU: ... May6e. [05:48] VU: I just

[05:48] DJ: kankan i want to be there for you [05:48] DJ: i want to be with you

[05:48] VU: D9 y9u?

[05:49] DJ: what the fuck is that supposed to mean

[05:49] VU: I. [05:49] VU: I d9n't kn9w, Dave.

[05:49] DJ: do i [05:49] DJ: want to be with you [05:49] DJ: did i hound you for weeks [05:50] DJ: months [05:50] DJ: begging you to fall in love with me [05:50] DJ: because i didnt [05:50] DJ: kankri i was in love with you [05:50] DJ: from the moment we met [05:50] DJ: i dont know how or why or whatever i just know that when im with you [05:50] DJ: i feel like im home [05:50] DJ: we could be [05:51] DJ: thousands of miles away from the kingdom [05:51] DJ: millions of universes away from skaia [05:51] DJ: and id feel just as home as i do in my own bed [05:51] DJ: just because i was with you [05:51] DJ: you mean [05:51] DJ: the world to me [05:51] DJ: no [05:51] DJ: you mean more than the world [05:51] DJ: you mean more than my life to me [05:52] DJ: i would do anything for you [05:52] DJ: anything [05:52] DJ: yes [05:52] DJ: ive fucked up [05:52] DJ: no maybe i dont always [05:52] DJ: maybe im not always the best mate [05:52] DJ: i know im not [05:52] DJ: but i love you with everthing i am [05:52] DJ: everything i have [05:53] DJ: i waited for you [05:53] DJ: i went after you [05:53] DJ: i disobeyed dirk for you [05:53] DJ: after the whole [05:53] DJ: you not wanting us to be a public thing [05:53] DJ: after dirk found out about it [05:54] DJ: he didnt want me to give you the time of day [05:54] DJ: he ordered me to stay away from you for my own good [05:54] DJ: and i disobeyed him because youre worth more to me than that [05:54] DJ: you still are [05:54] DJ: he didnt want me seeing you again after the signless thing [05:54] DJ: and i know im angry at you for that [05:55] DJ: but i also know it wasnt your fault [05:55] DJ: and i told him to fuck off [05:55] DJ: im in love with you kankri

[05:56] VU: Then sh9w me that, Dave. [05:57] VU: Y9u're g99d with y9ur w9rds, I kn9w. [05:57] VU: Y9u say a l9t 9f things and I l9ve what y9u say. [05:57] VU: I l9ve y9u. [05:57] VU: 6ut y9u chased me [05:57] VU: and y9u g9t me [05:57] VU: and n9w I'm y9urs [05:57] VU: And I d9n't [05:57] VU: I d9n't have any h9ld 9ver y9u. [05:57] VU: I need y9u [05:57] VU: t9 pr9ve [05:57] VU: with y9ur acti9ns [05:58] VU: that y9u really d9 l9ve me. [05:58] VU: That y9u're n9t g9ing t9 disappear 9ne day and leave me al9ne again.

[05:58] DJ: ... [05:58] DJ: how could you say that to me

[05:59] VU: I'm scared. [05:59] VU: Y9u put y9urself in s9 much danger and n9 w9rds 9f mine can keep y9u. [05:59] VU: Here. And safe.

[05:59] DJ: i thought you trusted me [05:59] DJ: and yet youre [05:59] DJ: telling me to prove my love to you [05:59] DJ: what [06:00] DJ: do i have to prove [06:00] DJ: wasnt it enough that i chased you [06:00] DJ: wasnt it enough that i put my life in danger coming to find you [06:01] DJ: will anything i ever do be enough for you

[06:02] VU: I [06:02] VU: I'm s9rry, Dave. [06:02] VU: i'm s9rry. [06:02] VU: i d9 trust y9u.

[06:03] DJ: no you dont [06:03] DJ: not if you think im going to leave you [06:03] DJ: just [06:03] DJ: poof gone [06:03] DJ: yeah sure i left but i didnt leave you if i left you we wouldnt be talking right now [06:03] DJ: if i left you i wouldnt be posting oh look im alive status updates on my dumb bubblr [06:04] DJ: youre right okay [06:04] DJ: i shouldnt have left [06:04] DJ: i should be there with you [06:04] DJ: but [06:04] DJ: but to say that i would leave you [06:04] DJ: just [06:04] DJ: im the one whos sorry [06:04] DJ: that obviously ive been such a bad matesprit that you didnt know how much you meant to me

[06:06] VU: ... i'm s9rry i need y9u s9 6adly, dave. [06:06] VU: i'm [06:06] VU: pitifully desperate. [06:06] VU: i'm s9rry.

[06:06] DJ: stop it [06:06] DJ: were not [06:06] DJ: were not good for each other kankri

[06:07] VU: d9n't.

[06:07] DJ: were not [06:07] DJ: and we need to face facts

[06:07] VU: please d9n't 6reak up with me

[06:08] DJ: im not [06:08] DJ: but [06:08] DJ: when i get home [06:08] DJ: we need to sit down [06:08] DJ: and we need to talk about what [06:08] DJ: we both need [06:08] DJ: because at the rate were going [06:09] DJ: breaking up is going to be the least of our worries [06:09] DJ: we both [06:09] DJ: me especially [06:09] DJ: need to change [06:09] DJ: and its [06:09] DJ: going to be hard [06:09] DJ: but [06:09] DJ: whether you believe me or not [06:10] DJ: and it fucking hurts to think you dont [06:10] DJ: i love you [06:10] DJ: and i think youre worth the challenge [06:10] DJ: i just need to know you think im worth it too [06:10] DJ: because [06:10] DJ: if you dont trust me [06:10] DJ: how can you really love me

[06:11] VU: y9u are w9rth it. [06:11] VU: I d9 l9ve y9u. [06:11] VU: We can talk. When y9u get h9me.

[06:11] DJ: im [06:12] DJ: i honestly dont know what to say right now that wont be incredibly bitter [06:12] DJ: like i would promise you but i guess you dont trust that id keep the promise [06:12] DJ: but whatever [06:12] DJ: ill make it anyway [06:12] DJ: i promise [06:12] DJ: that after i get back [06:13] DJ: im not leaving again [06:13] DJ: and im not saying that in any stupid passive aggressive way [06:13] DJ: i mean it [06:13] DJ: you said you needed me to be there for you [06:13] DJ: so i will be [06:13] DJ: but we need to talk

[06:13] VU: 9kay. [06:13] VU: All right. [06:14] VU: I can take that. [06:14] VU: Thank y9u.

[06:15] DJ: i guess [06:15] DJ: you wont believe me if i say this [06:15] DJ: but i love you [06:15] DJ: and i need you too

[06:15] VU: I l9ve y9u, t99. [06:15] VU: I kn9w y9u need me. [06:16] VU: Please just stay safe until we can talk. [06:16] VU: Can I ask that 9f y9u?

[06:21] DJ: yeah [06:22] DJ: you can ask anything of me you jerk

[06:22] VU: ... [06:23] VU: "i h9nestly d9nt kn9w what t9 say right n9w that w9nt 6e incredi6ly 6itter"

[06:23] DJ: my sentence didnt have the numbers in it

[06:23] VU: tw. [06:23] VU: making fun 9f quirks.

[06:23] DJ: tw. [06:24] DJ: being a sarcastic jerk

[06:24] VU: ...

[06:26] DJ: kankri i need to [06:26] DJ: ask you something

[06:27] VU: ... Yes?

[06:27] DJ: if you dont think i love you [06:27] DJ: then why are you with me

[06:28] VU: ... 6ecause I l9ve y9u.

[06:30] DJ: does [06:30] DJ: the word [06:30] DJ: soulmates [06:30] DJ: mean nothing to you

[06:30] VU: L99k, Dave, I'm n9t. In my right mind right n9w. [06:31] VU: I'm an em9ti9nal wreck. [06:31] VU: I think I kn9w that y9u l9ve me, 6ut right n9w it's [06:31] VU: difficult t9 see it.

[06:31] DJ: its never been difficult for me to see that you loved me [06:31] DJ: sure [06:32] DJ: i dont know why you love me [06:32] DJ: but i know that you do

[06:34] VU: .. I'm just finding it hard right n9w, Dave. I feel... dismissed. [06:34] VU: I'm s9rry.

[06:35] DJ: is there literally anything i can do to make you feel better right now

[06:35] VU: Aside fr9m making pr9mises I cann9t expect y9u t9 keep?

[06:36] DJ: tell me what you want me to promise [06:36] DJ: and ill tell you if i can keep them or not

[06:39] VU: I want y9u t9 pr9mise t9 6e there f9r me. T9 c9nsider my feelings when y9u want t9 d9 s9mething danger9us. T9 put me first, a69ve 9ther pe9ple. T9 6e careful. [06:39] VU: ... T9 6e patient with me. [06:40] VU: Especially when I can't tell y9u h9w much I need y9u, 9r when, 9r why.

[06:41] DJ: .... [06:41] DJ: yeah [06:41] DJ: i promise

[06:41] VU: Really?

[06:41] DJ: really [06:41] DJ: nothing you asked for is outrageous or dumb [06:41] DJ: i told you [06:42] DJ: i need to change [06:42] DJ: i thought i was changing by being more selfless and being a hero for you [06:42] DJ: but i guess i was just being selfish [06:42] DJ: so [06:42] DJ: i promise

[06:43] VU: ... [06:43] VU: Thank y9u.

[06:43] DJ: but i [06:43] DJ: i need you to promise me something too

[06:44] VU: Yes?

[06:47] DJ: i need you to be patient with me. i need you to understand that when i hear someone who needs my help i will want to help. i can hold myself back for you but i need you to understand that itll hurt me, because even if you dont understand, i need you to know that everytime i see someone in need im thinking of you and our daughter. i need you to promise that you wont doubt my love for you everytime [06:47] DJ: i mess up. and i need you to promise... to consider *my* feelings when *you* want to do something dangerous. [06:47] DJ: because i need you too kankri. [06:49] DJ: i need you to promise to put me first. [06:49] DJ: to be careful. [06:49] DJ: okay

[06:50] VU: I already d9 c9nsider y9ur feelings, Dave. It may n9t seem like it at times, when I refrain fr9m telling y9u a69ut things immediately, 6ut I pr9mise I am always thinking a69ut y9u, and h9w my acti9ns affect y9u. [06:50] VU: I always put y9u first. [06:50] VU: I ap9l9gize if I d9n't d9 it in a way that... w9rks, all 9f the time. [06:51] VU: 6ut I pr9mise. I pr9mise t9 try t9 understand, and I pr9mise t9 6e 6etter at all these things.

[06:53] DJ: not going to lie kankri [06:53] DJ: going after horrorterrors and killing yourself to become god tier isnt considering my feelings a whole heck of a lot [06:54] DJ: because yeah youre doing it for me [06:54] DJ: but youre still hurting yourself [06:54] DJ: and not letting me do anything to help you

[06:54] VU: I. [06:54] VU: I'm 6eing careful, Dave.

[06:54] DJ: im being careful too

[06:55] VU: ... [06:55] VU: I see what y9u mean. [06:55] VU: I h9pe y9u kn9w this isn't s9mething I take lightly.

[06:56] DJ: i hope you know that this isnt something im taking lightly [06:56] DJ: mituna and sollux are my family [06:56] DJ: and theyve been with me my whole life [06:56] DJ: i didnt jump into this willy nilly on a whim [06:57] DJ: im doing this for them [06:57] DJ: and for you [06:57] DJ: knights brother is over there too you know [06:57] DJ: your friend is over there [06:57] DJ: two of them actually [06:57] DJ: i thought about what i was doing and what was at stake

[06:59] VU: ... [06:59] VU: I still d9n't think y9u did the right thing. And I still d9n't understand. [06:59] VU: 6ut I am trying t9. [07:03] VU: It's just difficult f9r me when y9u disappear suddenly, with9ut a w9rd, s9 sh9rtly after s9 many warnings t9 6e m9re careful. [07:04] VU: I felt 6etrayed.

[07:06] DJ: i didnt mean to betray you

[07:08] VU: I kn9w.

[07:09] DJ: im sorry

[07:10] VU: I am, t99. [07:13] VU: I'm s9rry I'm n9t m9re... 9pen, a69ut these things. [07:13] VU: I feel like a l9t 9f this c9uld have 6een av9ided.

[07:13] DJ: it probably could have but this isnt about the past [07:13] DJ: were done with the past [07:13] DJ: as of now [07:13] DJ: just [07:13] DJ: promise to try to be more open with me [07:14] DJ: and ill promise to try not to recklessly throw myself into danger

[07:14] VU: I'll try. [07:14] VU: It's hard when all 9f my pr96lems seem s9 small when I am with y9u. D9 y9u kn9w what I mean?

[07:15] DJ: yeah [07:15] DJ: i do [07:15] DJ: i feel the same way actually [07:15] DJ: you make everything [07:15] DJ: feel floaty and i feel safe when im with you like [07:15] DJ: nothing else really matters

[07:15] VU: Yes. [07:16] VU: And then y9u g9 away, and things... 6uild up.

[07:17] DJ: same [07:17] DJ: ... [07:18] DJ: heh [07:18] DJ: i just [07:18] DJ: cant lose you kankan [07:18] DJ: youre my everything

[07:18] VU: Y9u, t99, Dave. [07:18] VU: That's why I g9t s9 upset.

[07:19] DJ: thats why i get so upset

[07:19] VU: ... I think we can w9rk thr9ugh this. [07:19] VU: If we try t9 c9mmunicate m9re.

[07:21] DJ: yeah [07:21] DJ: me too [07:21] DJ: and stop fighting fighting is icky [07:21] DJ: and eat more chili cheese fries [07:21] DJ: and go on more dates [07:21] DJ: and cuddle more

[07:21] VU: I'm 9kay with this. [07:21] VU: We sh9uld replace at least 69% 9f my li6rary time with chili cheese fry dates.

[07:22] DJ: hehehe [07:22] DJ: 69

[07:22] VU: H9w are y9u still entertained 6y that after h9w l9ng we've 6een t9gether?

[07:22] DJ: because im a two year old at heart [07:22] DJ: a really perverted two year old

[07:23] VU: Gr9ss. [07:23] VU: I l9ve y9u.

[07:24] DJ: love you too [07:24] DJ: do you feel a little better now

[07:24] VU: Much 6etter.

[07:25] DJ: i am sorry i rushed off to war without telling you first [07:25] DJ: like really that is a sincere apology [07:25] DJ: also floras sylladex smells like flowers and i am disturbed

[07:26] VU: Thank y9u. [07:26] VU: D9n't suff9cate.

[07:27] DJ: im going to come home smelling like flowers you dont even know the name of

[07:28] VU: I d9n't kn9w, I have a fairly sharp n9se. Give me s9me time with y9u, and s9me references, and I c9uld learn. [07:29] VU: (This me asking t9 cuddle y9u when y9u get h9me).

[07:29] DJ: no thats you asking to cuddle and sniff me

[07:29] VU: Yes. [07:29] VU: Pr96lem?

[07:30] DJ: nope

[07:30] VU: G99d.

[07:33] DJ: now im going to nap okay [07:34] DJ: ill keep you posted

[07:34] VU: 9kay. [07:34] VU: Stay safe. [07:34] VU: <3

[07:34] DJ: i will [07:34] DJ: <3

[07:34] -- defectiveJockey [DJ] ceased pestering verboseUnity [VU] at 07:34 --