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strongroots) wrote2023-07-11 06:52 pm
strongroots) wrote2023-07-11 06:52 pm
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Yeah, that's kinda what I figured. It just... you know.
[ Quieter, a little more subdued. Familiar faces, dead or alive... she's beginning to firmly believe it's for the best if she's the only one here from home. ]
... Do you wanna sit down? Are you still seeing things?
[ Don't think Robby is getting out of being fussed over. ]
[ Quieter, a little more subdued. Familiar faces, dead or alive... she's beginning to firmly believe it's for the best if she's the only one here from home. ]
... Do you wanna sit down? Are you still seeing things?
[ Don't think Robby is getting out of being fussed over. ]
I'll sit down if you wanna sit down.
[ There's a sliver of playfulness in his tone, but it's light in its delivery. Not avoiding the latter question, but if she wants them to move over to the sofa, they can.
A better place for continuing to share things. ]
I'm doing better. [ ... ] I'm more worried about everyone else who was there. I don't know if there were actually ghosts there, but-- something was going on. I don't think keeping it off the network made a difference.
[ There's a sliver of playfulness in his tone, but it's light in its delivery. Not avoiding the latter question, but if she wants them to move over to the sofa, they can.
A better place for continuing to share things. ]
I'm doing better. [ ... ] I'm more worried about everyone else who was there. I don't know if there were actually ghosts there, but-- something was going on. I don't think keeping it off the network made a difference.
[ She huffs a little, moving to nudge him over to the sofa because yeah. She wants to curl up because things are a little less awful with good company. ]
Well, that answers one question. And also kind of shows that they really want us to go along with their stuff.
... I'll keep an eye on the people who went to ours, see if things get any better... or any worse, I guess. And we should keep each other updated too.
Well, that answers one question. And also kind of shows that they really want us to go along with their stuff.
... I'll keep an eye on the people who went to ours, see if things get any better... or any worse, I guess. And we should keep each other updated too.
I will. [ Keep her updated. Even if right now he's kind of glad to be sitting on the sofa with her, body turned to face her. He's even taken one of her hands to hold in his, and his lips are pursed, but he loosens them to speak, quietly. ]
...it isn't enough, is it? What they can do to us, and what we can do back. [ It doesn't compare--it's unequal, meaningless in comparison. ]
And there doesn't seem like there's any point to it.
...it isn't enough, is it? What they can do to us, and what we can do back. [ It doesn't compare--it's unequal, meaningless in comparison. ]
And there doesn't seem like there's any point to it.
[ She gives his hand a squeeze, honestly just grateful to have the additional bit of contact when things sure feel... unsteady, right now. ]
I want to say it's more than we knew, which is true...
But it's frustrating. [ And Tsuruno will admit this honestly. ] That maybe we ticked them off, but ultimately, people are still suffering. The ones who had no intention of going and the ones who decided to go.
I want to say it's more than we knew, which is true...
But it's frustrating. [ And Tsuruno will admit this honestly. ] That maybe we ticked them off, but ultimately, people are still suffering. The ones who had no intention of going and the ones who decided to go.
[ They always knew. They talked about it, but it doesn't make it easier; ever since the night started, it wasn't easier. It seems useless to bring it up now when they can't change anything, only hope that things get better for the party-goers in the morning, at least (and isn't that funny, when hope has been the thing they've been banking on this entire time). ]
... Daan. You said he opened a door and he ended up at the haunted house?
... Daan. You said he opened a door and he ended up at the haunted house?
Yeah. I think he said it was when he was just leaving his office.
He said he'd be on standby, if he could... that he might be really busy before this whole thing ended.
[ Beyond just fussing over Tsuruno's cuts and bruises. ]
He said he'd be on standby, if he could... that he might be really busy before this whole thing ended.
[ Beyond just fussing over Tsuruno's cuts and bruises. ]
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strongroots
2023-10-24 11:17 pm (UTC)(link)
Keeping our doors open might be a good idea, then. I mean--it can't just change into a different place if we do.
[ right??? That'd be like, breaking the rules? ]
[ right??? That'd be like, breaking the rules? ]
We can definitely try. [ But-- ]
But when I said I got stuck in the closet earlier, I mean it felt like something shoved me and then I couldn't get the door open for...
... Well, probably hours. I wonder if that's also part of it. Maybe they also make doors shut so you have to open them?
[ No, you're just being Haunted.
She's also kind of grimacing, because why is it when she tries to explain things lately, it just sounds insane-- ]
But when I said I got stuck in the closet earlier, I mean it felt like something shoved me and then I couldn't get the door open for...
... Well, probably hours. I wonder if that's also part of it. Maybe they also make doors shut so you have to open them?
[ No, you're just being Haunted.
She's also kind of grimacing, because why is it when she tries to explain things lately, it just sounds insane-- ]
[ Oh, right...someone forgot about the getting stuck in the closet part. And that it took hours? Kinda want to say something about that.....
But let's let it go, for now. It's been a hectic enough night. ]
Too easy a solution, huh. [ Well, there goes that idea. It at least puts a damper on it. ] We can still give it a go, but... well, we'll see what works.
[ It's frustrating, but that's the problem with all of this, already stated. And he wishes he had something else or more to suggest or give.
But all he feels is a low anxiety bugging at him about the night. Is everything really going to be okay...? ]
But let's let it go, for now. It's been a hectic enough night. ]
Too easy a solution, huh. [ Well, there goes that idea. It at least puts a damper on it. ] We can still give it a go, but... well, we'll see what works.
[ It's frustrating, but that's the problem with all of this, already stated. And he wishes he had something else or more to suggest or give.
But all he feels is a low anxiety bugging at him about the night. Is everything really going to be okay...? ]
All we can do, right? Keep trying workarounds.
[ With one of her sheepish smiles, more out of habit than anything. ]
Thanks for coming, though. You're the best thing that's happened to me all night.
[ With one of her sheepish smiles, more out of habit than anything. ]
Thanks for coming, though. You're the best thing that's happened to me all night.
You did?? Did you manage to pass off the message five times??
Robby-kun... You're so brave.
[No, he's just not gullible.]
[No, he's just not gullible.]
[ is he getting trolled right now.......... ]
sure
it's just body odor
i'll live
sure
it's just body odor
i'll live
[Izuku has no idea that he's being trolled too... Whoever started this mess is a menace.]
I mean... You might have to apply a lot of deodorant all the time...
I mean... You might have to apply a lot of deodorant all the time...
Robby-kun?!
What if you can smell yourself?? Then it would be your problem too...
What if you can smell yourself?? Then it would be your problem too...
[ He smiles at her, a tug to one side of his mouth, playing with her fingers held in his hand. ]
...I can stay over for the night. --To be honest, [ and maybe he should be, letting go of his breath, ] I feel weird, walking the way back. I've been seeing things all night, and every time I'm out there, I keep thinking I'm gonna end up at the school.
[ But he knows what she might start to think, so the smile he gives her is more sheepish this time over. ] I didn't know how bad it was 'til I left the apartment.
[ whoops? ]
...I can stay over for the night. --To be honest, [ and maybe he should be, letting go of his breath, ] I feel weird, walking the way back. I've been seeing things all night, and every time I'm out there, I keep thinking I'm gonna end up at the school.
[ But he knows what she might start to think, so the smile he gives her is more sheepish this time over. ] I didn't know how bad it was 'til I left the apartment.
[ whoops? ]
... I really should have gone out to meet you halfway.
[ Her exhalation is a little gusty; she hasn't experienced wanting to go to the university at all, beyond her own intentions, decided well before all of this had happened. But it's no surprise Robby would be trying to wrestle it off. ]
But yeah, I think I'd feel better if you stayed. [ For both their sakes; she doesn't clarify that, but he probably knows. Her fingers tap against his, lightly. ] Even if it won't be the most fun sleepover you've ever had, probably.
[ Her exhalation is a little gusty; she hasn't experienced wanting to go to the university at all, beyond her own intentions, decided well before all of this had happened. But it's no surprise Robby would be trying to wrestle it off. ]
But yeah, I think I'd feel better if you stayed. [ For both their sakes; she doesn't clarify that, but he probably knows. Her fingers tap against his, lightly. ] Even if it won't be the most fun sleepover you've ever had, probably.
[ He angles his head, the side of it touching the back of the sofa. ]
Knowing you're here will make it okay. I'm okay with sleeping on a couch. [ So that's not a problem. ] I used to do it a lot.
[ Which either sounds weird, or okay. Robby doesn't look any different admitting to it. ]
Knowing you're here will make it okay. I'm okay with sleeping on a couch. [ So that's not a problem. ] I used to do it a lot.
[ Which either sounds weird, or okay. Robby doesn't look any different admitting to it. ]
[ ... No, it definitely sounds weird. ]
Did you like it better than your bed, or....?
Did you like it better than your bed, or....?
I'm sure it's just a joke!
It'd be very hard to live here if everyone smelled.
It'd be very hard to live here if everyone smelled.
not the worst thing to put up with
but don't give the powers that be ideas
but don't give the powers that be ideas
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