ding-dong ditched outside Raine's door [5/25, late evening]
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nolitangere
2023-05-26 01:57 am (UTC)(link)
Seemed like everyone basically had it handled.
Yeah. A little hard to de-escalate with a rodent the size of a city bus, though.
What do you want to do for your birthday? (Yes, I'm suppressing my feelings about Molepocalypse by imagining you in a little balloon hat.)
Can't help but think this is a direct response to my desire to see you in a funny little hat.
Sometimes I have plans.
But we'll be back on Thursday if you really want to do something.
But we'll be back on Thursday if you really want to do something.
Of course I do! Can I host a come through on your behalf on Saturday?
Showing up on time and being gracious when people wish you a happy birthday. And, at some point, wearing a silly little hat. For just a few minutes.
I was thinking that I would just do a network post and say "swing by my apartment between whenever and whenever" but I can be more discerning. I am not opposed to some low-level exclusionary bullying.
You don't have to bully anyone on my behalf, but it's good to know you're willing to.
Oh, good. Because Enoch will definitely be able to hear that we're having a party and I don't trust him not to file a noise complaint if we don't, at least, passively invite him.
I'm not sure I'd go that far. But that's my problem, not yours.
You're allowed to be petty on your birthday, but I will respect your wishes to remain respectful.
Sorry. I already bought a head band with little horns on it and it's non-refundable 😈
Okay, well, I’m not listening to you. [...] I’d like to be friends again, if at all possible.
Anything you want from the city, by the way? I’ll run your errands.
Anything you want from the city, by the way? I’ll run your errands.
Honestly, I think the fact that he's harassing you and not just taking notes on your every movement means that he wants to be friends again, too.
An oversized deck of cards
A clown nose
Wigs in various colors
155 biodegradable balloons
7 hula skirts
A cake roughly the size of a smallish human being
4 handles of cheap rum
An oversized deck of cards
A clown nose
Wigs in various colors
155 biodegradable balloons
7 hula skirts
A cake roughly the size of a smallish human being
4 handles of cheap rum
Yeah, maybe.
You go ahead and venmo me $300 and I'll get right on that.
You go ahead and venmo me $300 and I'll get right on that.
RAINE!!!
Would you go clubbing in Boston? Do you party?
Would you go clubbing in Boston? Do you party?
Flattered you think there's even a possibility I party. [...] But sure.
I don't wanna ASSUME. But yaaaaay. ♥
I'm so excited to get out.
I'm so excited to get out.
Maybe a little.
I need to DANCE.
I need to DANCE.
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i didn't say i was maybe EVERYONE is asking me that and it's a BURDEN so you should Answer
is this like present traumatic stress disorder what's the worst bday gift you've ever got
I don't know. Clutter makes me anxious. [...] I'm probably not going to get you anything for your birthday, if it makes you feel better.
I don't expect birthday gifts like at all ever so don't worry about That
Great. I'm glad we could come to this understanding.
can i say happy bday or is that word clutter that also makes u anxious
That’s weeks I might be dead by then you have to say it again later
More than I did a month ago. Still less than you, probably. [...] Why?
Oh no. Are the secrets of the universe revealing themselves to you?
I'm sorry. Nothing much to do about it now besides wait it out. [...] Do you need any Maybe try to get some sleep.
Then you're going to have to suffer for a few hours.
I was looking into it for Willy and Eden. [...] Also I think I might be growing a dorsal fin.
I was looking into it for Willy and Eden. [...] Also I think I might be growing a dorsal fin.
Those brownies were no joke.
I have no idea. I have two spine-like growths between my shoulders but I think a third is coming in.
I have no idea. I have two spine-like growths between my shoulders but I think a third is coming in.
Not a problem yet. But you know. Eventually.
If you didn’t want to say it, why’d you put it on the list?
Now I'm going to wonder if that was a flirtatious overture.
In all seriousness, of course I asked. Your emergent mutations are wholly unique and should be documented. If nothing else, it'll provide a useful comparison when you go the self-hating route and find a drug trial for a Liminal cure.
In all seriousness, of course I asked. Your emergent mutations are wholly unique and should be documented. If nothing else, it'll provide a useful comparison when you go the self-hating route and find a drug trial for a Liminal cure.
I wouldn't flirt with you while you're high.
I don't [...] hate myself. If I could control it like Annie does it wouldn't be a problem.
I don't [...] hate myself. If I could control it like Annie does it wouldn't be a problem.
I'd apologize, but you knew I wasn't going to be comforting when you decided to speak to me.
Still, given the progression of your mutations so far, it's unlikely that such a shift would be sudden. You really should enlist someone to monitor your changes. If you haven't already.
Still, given the progression of your mutations so far, it's unlikely that such a shift would be sudden. You really should enlist someone to monitor your changes. If you haven't already.
Don't count yourself out. You're [...] surprisingly nonjudgmental about it.
Yeah, I know.
Yeah, I know.
And I knew you wouldn't ignore me while I'm high, so we're both getting something out of this.
Train of thought. I keep losing it. Everyone's so concerned about a traumatic shock to Eden and Willy if their powers were cut off, so the better solution may be a gradual reversal of their Liminality. Although if you ask me, Jack is overreacting. We're made to be more resilient than that.
Train of thought. I keep losing it. Everyone's so concerned about a traumatic shock to Eden and Willy if their powers were cut off, so the better solution may be a gradual reversal of their Liminality. Although if you ask me, Jack is overreacting. We're made to be more resilient than that.
You didn’t get high so I’d talk to you, did you?
I don’t know any way of doing that. Maybe they would just pop apart if someone else turned their powers off, but I don’t think it’s worth the risk. [...] I don’t think either of them will like hearing it, but I think their best bet is probably learning to control it.
I don’t know any way of doing that. Maybe they would just pop apart if someone else turned their powers off, but I don’t think it’s worth the risk. [...] I don’t think either of them will like hearing it, but I think their best bet is probably learning to control it.
Sometimes you say the most astoundingly arrogant things. No, I did it for other reasons. Then I started thinking about my projects, and I had an idea I wanted to chase, and I opened my messages to consult a biochemist with professional and personal reasons for knowing if progress has been made on a so-called Liminal cure.
I have ideas about that too, but I'm fairly certain that none of you will like them.
I have ideas about that too, but I'm fairly certain that none of you will like them.
Why don’t you ever text me about science when you’re not high?
If they’re good ideas I don’t need to like them.
If they’re good ideas I don’t need to like them.
Willy's coming to the party later so I can't, but I hope it's not TOO painful!!
I'm sure I'll live. But I'm sorry you can't make it.
Yeah, you're a good sport.
When are we working out BTW?
I have NOT forgotten.
When are we working out BTW?
I have NOT forgotten.
I might even have fun if I really put my mind to it.
You name the time. [...] Probably not tomorrow morning, though.
You name the time. [...] Probably not tomorrow morning, though.
Don't hurt yourself!!
Okay. But SOON. I'll put you through your paces.
Okay. But SOON. I'll put you through your paces.
That was a joke about using your brain.
But it doesn't work on a smart person.
Get ready.
But it doesn't work on a smart person.
Get ready.
I know. Just being difficult.
I’m mentally prepared at least.
I’m mentally prepared at least.
I'll spare you teasing about your safe fun.
Half the battle, some would say!!
Sometimes it's a success if you make it to the gym at all.
Half the battle, some would say!!
Sometimes it's a success if you make it to the gym at all.
I doubt you'll miss much besides some enthralling Socratic dialogue.
Thanks. With these low expectations I'm sure I'll exceed them.
Thanks. With these low expectations I'm sure I'll exceed them.
Yucky!
Don't worry, we only jump over the bar in later sessions.
Don't worry, we only jump over the bar in later sessions.
idk i didn't know what else to say
if i'd known everyone was saying it i would've said something else
if i'd known everyone was saying it i would've said something else
I feel like I'm pretty straightforward, usually.
that's a valid answer and the spellings are regional so it doesn't matter because they're the same color
Good news, your proposal to split up the moles has been approved. Additionally, they won't be staying with us forever. There's a Liminal animal reserve that's volunteered to take them, and plans in the works to transport them safely. One will be remaining with us for a little longer to see what happens.
Good to know we won't be on mole watch forever.
I'm going to give everyone an update toni [.....] tomorrow. I need to prepare for my first evening of mole watch.
Let me know how it goes. I'm hoping for no trouble on my shift.
It should be uneventful. All they want to do is wander around the enclosure and eat.
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Yeah, but knowing my luck they'll start exploding or something at 11:45.
And what an exciting shift that would be.
You're right. My life's too boring for that. If one of us has main character potential it's Crysta.
She'll probably end up befriending them.
Hi. Just wanted to check in. Evan seems like she’s pretty rattled by the moles, and word around the Station is that you can understand animals too? Maybe I misheard idk. But I thought I’d ask how you’re doing, if their presence is aggravating to people who can understand them.
Ah. [...] She can understand them a lot better than I can.
Seek help from the people who not only get paid to help you but also want to. But I can’t make you do anything. […] I thought you were taken off mole watching anyway? You’re back on?
Oh, there's an idea.
Honestly I have no idea what the mole schedule is after the other day. Unless someone tells me to turn up I'm going to assume I don't have to.
Honestly I have no idea what the mole schedule is after the other day. Unless someone tells me to turn up I'm going to assume I don't have to.
Yeah no, don’t show up unless you want me to check your vitamin levels. Go home, watch a movie, journal. Text Enoch.
Maybe to you. I think everyone else at the station isn’t fussy enough.
I think everyone is too fussy, but maybe I’m just concerning.
Well, whatever it may be, hang in there, eat your vegetables, etc.
I need at least a little more information before I answer this question.
You don't have to do experiments on people to get to know them better.
What happened?
Probably, but I'm not going to encourage it. Which I'm sure you knew when you messaged me.
Probably, but I'm not going to encourage it. Which I'm sure you knew when you messaged me.
I didn't warn him that I'd brought Crysta along. And then we more or less confirmed that he does have a remnant of my brother inside of him, affecting his actions and personality in unknown ways. Absolutely fascinating stuff.
You complained that I don't text you about science. You have to give me a reason to keep texting you.
You complained that I don't text you about science. You have to give me a reason to keep texting you.
Oh. I'm s I haven't had a chance to talk to him about it. [...] You think that would show up on an EEG?
That isn't really what I meant Do I?
If it didn't, that would be rather revealing, wouldn't it? They must have done tests on him to clear him for explorer duty. I wonder what they found. It's really too bad Medical is locked up so tight.
Or don't, I don't care. Your disapproval is still useful to me.
Or don't, I don't care. Your disapproval is still useful to me.
No, I think it's a good thing you don't have access to the medical records. Same goes for the rest of you nosy assholes. [...] Isaiah wants to run tests on my blood.
Oh good. I never have to worry about being useless.
Oh good. I never have to worry about being useless.
I don't see the point. They'll run all those tests on me after my next annual exam anyway.
I don't think you really want my honest opinion on this situation.
I don't think you really want my honest opinion on this situation.
The annual exam is only concerned with health markers, while a geneticist like Isaiah could get an in-depth look into your DNA. Not that I'm advocating for you to give your blood to researchers with inappropriate boundaries.
Well, now you have to tell me.
Well, now you have to tell me.
He already knows more about me than I want him to. [...] Maybe after the annual exam. Until then I don't want to think about it.
You could do all the experiments you wanted on Parson and you'd never find what you're looking for.
You could do all the experiments you wanted on Parson and you'd never find what you're looking for.
That will probably be fine. Your physiological changes are quite incremental.
Interesting perspective. [...] I've thought about it, and Parson's guilt is far too potent to ignore. But it is risky. I'll save it until I've run out of other factors to exploit.
Interesting perspective. [...] I've thought about it, and Parson's guilt is far too potent to ignore. But it is risky. I'll save it until I've run out of other factors to exploit.
Usually, yeah. [...] The gills came in fast. So did the beginnings of the dorsal fin, but it seems like it's slowed down now. [...] I have a theory about that, actually.
What other factors?
What other factors?
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I think the Enodia rift is slowing the mutations down, for some reason. The gills came in before I was hired here. The dorsal fin came in while I was away during the shutdown. [...] It's part of the reason I wanted to do the mole experiment. [...] Could be a coincidence.
I don't like that I can't lie to you anymore.
I don't like that I can't lie to you anymore.
It's a worthy theory. There's definitely something unique about the Enodia rift compared to the others; it's pinning down what that's difficult. I wonder if other Liminals at the station have similar experiences.
[...] You can. I can't sense lies over texts. I suspect I actually need to see a person's face and/or hear their voice to have enough data to interpret.
[...] You can. I can't sense lies over texts. I suspect I actually need to see a person's face and/or hear their voice to have enough data to interpret.
My situation is highly unusual, as you love to point out.
Maybe I do need to give you a reason to keep texting me, then.
Maybe I do need to give you a reason to keep texting me, then.
Still waiting to hear back. [...] It might take awhile before we learn anything interesting and I'm honestly not sure how much longer Riddle's going to put up with having this thing around anyway.
Honestly it sounds like my worst nightmare. I don't want to know what people really think of me.
Honestly it sounds like my worst nightmare. I don't want to know what people really think of me.
Why would you even ask this question? Take it back, quick.
I think some people call that "being polite", but I don't actually know that much about it.
I think some people call that "being polite", but I don't actually know that much about it.
I refuse. The next station-wide disaster we face will likely come from a different mutant, anyway. Surely it's not just moles lurking in the Riftlands.
When you're able to hear how much of what people say to each other is empty politeness, it starts to become maddening. On some level, we all know that people don't really mean it when they say they're fine. I don't even care whether someone's actually fine. But now my attention is drawn to it every time.
When you're able to hear how much of what people say to each other is empty politeness, it starts to become maddening. On some level, we all know that people don't really mean it when they say they're fine. I don't even care whether someone's actually fine. But now my attention is drawn to it every time.
Stop tempting fate. I need a quiet month or six.
"I'm fine" sets it off? Maybe I shouldn't talk to you anymore.
"I'm fine" sets it off? Maybe I shouldn't talk to you anymore.
Maybe it'll make everyone mute. That'd be nice.
I thought it was because you value my opinions.
I thought it was because you value my opinions.
Little late in the evening for platitudes, isn't it?
I'm making coffee.
I don't mind. I was just surprised.
I don't mind. I was just surprised.
That was a given.
Okay. [...] You should drink Gatorade or something if you have it. It's better for heat exhaustion than water.
Okay. [...] You should drink Gatorade or something if you have it. It's better for heat exhaustion than water.
Well, I'm feeling anxious, guilty, and [...] a little bit afraid. None of those things really lend themselves to rationality or relaxing. I don't know about you.
I've been running through different permutations of what we could've done to prevent this from happening, and eliminating the options that are far too improbable or otherwise deeply untrue to our motivations. You know my conclusion already. [...] Despite that, I keep thinking about it.
Are you afraid she won't wake up, or something else?
Are you afraid she won't wake up, or something else?
I hate to have to tell you this, but I think you're describing guilt.
[...] Yeah. Or that even when she does wake up this will all have [...] fucked her life up somehow, I don't know.
[...] Yeah. Or that even when she does wake up this will all have [...] fucked her life up somehow, I don't know.
That might be [...] doesn't sound like me at all. I argue this is actually preemptive annoyance at the people who will say "I told you so" over encouraging a teenager to apply for an internship, and I'm seeking an ironclad argument as to why they're wrong.
I think she'd probably find the side effects fascinating. If she wakes up.
I think she'd probably find the side effects fascinating. If she wakes up.
Did you try saying that out loud?
No "ifs". I'm being optimistic.
No "ifs". I'm being optimistic.
[.....] Fine. You're right. It's guilt. We have nothing to be guilty about, but it seems I am experiencing guilt.
Why not go all the way, then? Enodia houses some of the best scientists and doctors in the world. Surely we'll find a way for her to walk out of here and return to her normal life.
Why not go all the way, then? Enodia houses some of the best scientists and doctors in the world. Surely we'll find a way for her to walk out of here and return to her normal life.
Yeah, it's a lot easier to deal with it when you actually did something wrong. Sorry.
You can't logic mine away either.
You can't logic mine away either.
[...] Fine. But Can I call y
After Gavin died, I didn't know what to say to you. I didn't even know if you'd want to talk to me. And then while you were gone for the funeral, I realized I didn't want to be with you anymore. But it felt wrong to break up with you when you'd just lost your brother, and I knew I wouldn't be able to act like things were normal, so I kept putting it off. And then it had been a week. And you'd clearly gotten the message.
After Gavin died, I didn't know what to say to you. I didn't even know if you'd want to talk to me. And then while you were gone for the funeral, I realized I didn't want to be with you anymore. But it felt wrong to break up with you when you'd just lost your brother, and I knew I wouldn't be able to act like things were normal, so I kept putting it off. And then it had been a week. And you'd clearly gotten the message.
I am. I wanted to tell you, but most of the time I feel like I should just leave you alone. [...] Which I can go back to doing, if you want.
I've gotten [...] some amount of sleep in the last 48 hours. But that's mostly my own fault.
How are you doing? I heard your group wasn't handling the heat too well.
How are you doing? I heard your group wasn't handling the heat too well.
THAT'S right. you've only got one body. gotta get the most use out of it while you can.
had the epiphany that I could probably manage being a part timer at a daycare if this whole super nature boy thing falls through. we got precariously close to a chain vomit situation and I didn't even panic.
[...] how much space in your brain do you have for weird, potentially uncomfortable information at the moment?
had the epiphany that I could probably manage being a part timer at a daycare if this whole super nature boy thing falls through. we got precariously close to a chain vomit situation and I didn't even panic.
[...] how much space in your brain do you have for weird, potentially uncomfortable information at the moment?
There is honestly nothing you could say to me right now that would make my mental state worse than it already is.
it felt important that YOU knew sooner rather than later that [...] as one of the many consequences of Gavin's death [...] I sort of
Yeah. I kind of thought something like that might be going on. [...] How are you doing with that?
Enoch did also tell me immediately after he had lunch with you.
Honestly besides distractions probably not. [...] There is one thing I wanted to pick your brain about, but it's not an emergency.
Honestly besides distractions probably not. [...] There is one thing I wanted to pick your brain about, but it's not an emergency.
This is kind of a saga. [...] Sorry, just stick with me.
So my little brother is here now. Willy Cobb. I don't know if you've met him. He developed his liminal powers pretty recently and we're still kind of trying to figure out what they are and how they work. Which would usually not be a crisis or anything, except [...] he and his [...] girlfriend(?) [...] (?) got "stuck together" somehow. And now they're sharing [...] not a body exactly, but only one of them can exist at a time. And they can swap between the two of them, and the other one still exists in their shared mind somehow when they're not "out", but they can't really talk to each other. Which has been hard for them. So we're trying to think of a way to get them telepathically linked with each other. Not implying that using your powers on them would necessarily be a good option, but since you have some experience with it I thought I'd ask your opinion.
Also, Eden doesn't really want people to know about their condition. We've told Enoch, Isaiah, Jack and Annie [...] and a think a few of Eden's friends know too, but if you could keep it under wraps for the most part I'd appreciate it.
[...] Also you can feel free to just ignore this entire message if you want. I wouldn't hold it against you.
So my little brother is here now. Willy Cobb. I don't know if you've met him. He developed his liminal powers pretty recently and we're still kind of trying to figure out what they are and how they work. Which would usually not be a crisis or anything, except [...] he and his [...] girlfriend
Also, Eden doesn't really want people to know about their condition. We've told Enoch, Isaiah, Jack and Annie [...] and a think a few of Eden's friends know too, but if you could keep it under wraps for the most part I'd appreciate it.
[...] Also you can feel free to just ignore this entire message if you want. I wouldn't hold it against you.
nah, wouldn't ignore this. what a mess that is. sorry they're both having to go through something so [...] lonely. I'll keep this one under wraps.
few ideas spring to mind, though.
first, I guess you'd need to figure out the nature of the consciousness that isn't "out". they're aware when they're in there, but are they perceivable? a more powerful psychic than me might be able to find that out, and knowing anything more about the state of the two minds would help a lot.
could use some mind-controlled prosthetic tech -- a speaker or a hand. see if they can't talk or write that way.
third option, I could try hitching them, although I don't know if it would take. if they can snap back and forth in under two minutes, I could open a link on one and hitch it to the other and we could see what that does for them. [...] the risk there is if you think their sharing powers could have greater consequences.
few ideas spring to mind, though.
first, I guess you'd need to figure out the nature of the consciousness that isn't "out". they're aware when they're in there, but are they perceivable? a more powerful psychic than me might be able to find that out, and knowing anything more about the state of the two minds would help a lot.
could use some mind-controlled prosthetic tech -- a speaker or a hand. see if they can't talk or write that way.
third option, I could try hitching them, although I don't know if it would take. if they can snap back and forth in under two minutes, I could open a link on one and hitch it to the other and we could see what that does for them. [...] the risk there is if you think their sharing powers could have greater consequences.
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Thanks. [...] Yeah, it sucks. And he [...] tends not to talk to me about tough things. So there's not much I can do for him either.
These are all good ideas. Jack said he might be able to get a look deeper into their minds, but it could damage him if they split apart while he's telepathically linked to them. We don't know why or how that happens, so I've been putting it off.
Sharing their powers was my primary concern about hitching them. But it sounds like most options are going to have some level of risk involved. I think we should just let them know what their choices are and the risks associated with each and let them decide what they want to do.
These are all good ideas. Jack said he might be able to get a look deeper into their minds, but it could damage him if they split apart while he's telepathically linked to them. We don't know why or how that happens, so I've been putting it off.
Sharing their powers was my primary concern about hitching them. But it sounds like most options are going to have some level of risk involved. I think we should just let them know what their choices are and the risks associated with each and let them decide what they want to do.
you're doing your best though, man. that's a whole lot better than some.
I'm with you. any amount of stress can make psychic abilities do weird things in my experience, and this is some uniquely high stress. still, it's worth trying. whatever options they decide they're most comfortable with, if I can help out, I will.
if they want to try a hitching, some things to consider are whether their powers are ones they access willingly, are passive, or are uncontrolled. in my experience, uncontrolled powers tend to go off a little right away on the first hitch. weak stuff, but still.
I'm with you. any amount of stress can make psychic abilities do weird things in my experience, and this is some uniquely high stress. still, it's worth trying. whatever options they decide they're most comfortable with, if I can help out, I will.
if they want to try a hitching, some things to consider are whether their powers are ones they access willingly, are passive, or are uncontrolled. in my experience, uncontrolled powers tend to go off a little right away on the first hitch. weak stuff, but still.
Your proposal about the moles has led to some interesting results. As you predicted, there's a split between the moles at the reserve and Mauldry. They are no longer in sync. We still need a little more time to say with any certainty what this means, but it's looking very interesting. I'm attaching the results to this message.
Meanwhile. Neither is Ernestine. I think she'll be alright, but I'm concerned about her radiation. It's not developing, nor is it making her a Liminal
In any case, I promised to sit with her and show her all the details of her test results.
Meanwhile. Neither is Ernestine. I think she'll be alright, but I'm concerned about her radiation. It's not developing, nor is it making her a Liminal
In any case, I promised to sit with her and show her all the details of her test results.
Hey, thanks. I'll look over this all in the morning, but you probably understand it better than I do, honestly. [...] I'm glad they let us keep it for a little bit. Do you know if they're planning on keeping the last mole around or sending it out to the reserve with the others?
She'll appreciate that. I think she's going a little stir crazy in there.
She'll appreciate that. I think she's going a little stir crazy in there.
Results are in.
You were right about the moles. Once separated, their genetic changes fell out of sync. So far no reports on what this will mean, but I imagine not that their lost sibling is returned, they'll sync back up.
And... a genetic analysis of Ernestine's hair and blood tells us nothing new. She is completely human, and has experienced no Liminal mutations. She's still giving off radiation, but she's healthy and not mutating. It doesn't make much sense, but it's true.
You were right about the moles. Once separated, their genetic changes fell out of sync. So far no reports on what this will mean, but I imagine not that their lost sibling is returned, they'll sync back up.
And... a genetic analysis of Ernestine's hair and blood tells us nothing new. She is completely human, and has experienced no Liminal mutations. She's still giving off radiation, but she's healthy and not mutating. It doesn't make much sense, but it's true.
Does the pharmacy carry vitex supplements?
No and also I'm too busy for this right now.
Being mean to me will not make you any less horny.
Neither will "chasteberries", which I'm sure you know on some level.
Go watch Legally Blonde or cuddle with your fiancé or something.
Oh, I'd rather not read his mind when he isn't himself. But I'll leave you alone, if that's what you really want.
That's a self-imposed problem.
I want it to be tomorrow faster. Maybe hit me over the head with a brick.
I want it to be tomorrow faster. Maybe hit me over the head with a brick.
How do you mean?
Well, I'm not going to do that. But I can follow you around and shout "Stay away from him!" at anybody who gets too close.
Well, I'm not going to do that. But I can follow you around and shout "Stay away from him!" at anybody who gets too close.
I don't see how someone reading your mind when your thoughts are altered is worse than someone reading your mind when you're sober. But I wouldn't date someone who could read my mind in the first place, so.
I can do that myself, thankfully.
I can do that myself, thankfully.
Because reading even your sober thoughts is bad enough, you mean?
Good luck! I know it doesn't work on me but I'm unusually resilient.
Good luck! I know it doesn't work on me but I'm unusually resilient.
I couldn't handle it, anyway.
That's fine. I don't particularly feel like I'm at risk of falling in love with you. No offense.
That's fine. I don't particularly feel like I'm at risk of falling in love with you. No offense.
I think it's sort of romantic. I hate trying to explain what's going on inside my head. But to each their own.
None taken!
None taken!
Well, to each their own.
Then again, I've seen some very surprising pair-ups today. Wonder if any of them will last.
Then again, I've seen some very surprising pair-ups today. Wonder if any of them will last.
Sunny has a crush on Rio and Rio has a crush on Sunny but they don't seem to have realized it's mutual yet.
Aww, they'd make a cute couple. How can you tell?
I didn't actually think you would. But it did keep me distracted for most of the afternoon, so thanks, I guess.
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I was hoping she might think meddling was fun. [...] How's she doing?
Oh. Predictable outcome, honestly. [...] Obviously my judgement is pretty skewed.
You only think that because you didn't come see me.
Manageable. […] Maybe shouldn’t be talking to you.
[...] We should talk about this some other time.
Not sure why I’d bother if you’re just going to assume anything I say that you don’t like isn’t true.
You drive me crazy sometimes. [...] I have to get back to work. If you’re this bored you can go torture someone else for kicks.
oh noooooooo crag nvr luv me now
Please drink water. And maybe turn your phone off.
I’m going to pretend this never happened, by the way.
bc i've decided not to attach too much ego to just hair so if u need it fixed i can do it
For now, anyway. I'll keep you posted if I change my mind again.
More often than it should, probably. But I promise not to annoy you about it too often.
you're not thaaaat annoying n who am i to like stifle yr one way to express yourself or whatever
It's not my only way. But thanks for your support. I don't want to have to drive all the way to Albany any time I want a haircut.
I capitalize my sentences on the network. I've got a cactus on my desk. And you've seen the wall fish.
do u think capitalization is individual expression...
oh no actually not at all i just don't look at my keyboard n whatever happens happens
Not making fun of you. Just making a point. People assume things about me because of the way I type too.
I mean, I don't know what everyone assumes about me. But yeah, I do it on purpose.
don't worry youre not foolin everyone i don't think you're that boring
noooo how will we know u r unapproachable and prickly but in like a quirky way then
I'd get rid of the singing bass instead but it isn't actually mine.
sorry but bad teacher i don't think rory is unapproachable either
Not sure. Obviously I'm capable of getting along with difficult personalities (said with affection).
Maybe if I'd thought Rory was cute when I met him we would get along better.
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I'm back. I learned so much. When are you free so I can go on and on about it?
Pretty much whenever, but I've got a lot to say too. It's been a real time since the re-opening.
Lenz told me. Holes and crystals and moles? Perhaps a trap?
Annie got engaged. Enoch's sister started a tiktok for the Research department. We have a radioactive 17 year old in medical.
It really has been. And I'm not great at keeping in touch, I know.
Me neither. It's okay, normal to me.
This contract was so good, Raine.
You should take one.
Compounding for a private client. Such an interesting problem.
This contract was so good, Raine.
You should take one.
Compounding for a private client. Such an interesting problem.
I might think about it. I've been wanting to get away for awhile since I got back.
All suffering is temporary, etc, etc. Maybe I will just tough it out here.
Yes, that could be true. Perhaps to suffer here is to suffer anywhere. At least in one place you are among friends.
That works.
It's a good thing in my book, for the record.
It's a good thing in my book, for the record.
I had to dodge Annie in the hall a few times, but I managed it.
I doubt they would've turned you away if you'd just showed up with Parson and Crysta.
I'm still having nightmares about "what if you lose the ability to breathe air", I don't need more new ideas.
Well it's not very entertaining. Sorry. [...] I think I'm getting ghosted right now, which I guess is kind of funny.
One weekend. Singular. But thanks for the advice.
I'm not as good at getting invited to things as you are.
[...] Alright. But if you pull a Crysta and don't let me in with you, I'm not going to talk to you for at least five days.
Coming from other people, yes. Coming from me, not in the slightest.
However, as tempting as it is to leave you paranoid about this being an elaborate prank, the odds of you blowing this off anyway are rather high. Therefore, I assure you, you will not be left at the door.
However, as tempting as it is to leave you paranoid about this being an elaborate prank, the odds of you blowing this off anyway are rather high. Therefore, I assure you, you will not be left at the door.
Hard to say what happened. But it’s fine.
I don’t.
We can meet there. How nice am I supposed to dress, though?
We can meet there. How nice am I supposed to dress, though?
What's a good gift for Willy?
One that says, "Please can we be friends again."
One that says, "Please can we be friends again."
I'm sorry. [...] I don't know that buying him presents is going to help, though.
I keep leaving him notes, but those don't work either.
Yeah, he'll avoid anything if you let him. Has he even been out much lately? I haven't seen him in awhile.
Hi! How was your weekend? Do you want to get coffee? (It will be my second cup of the day 😈)
I hope your desperate need to be caffeinated means you had a good trip.
Oh, haha. That's not what I meant, but yes. I think we unlocked beautiful esoteric knowledge about the universe hahaha We had a really lovely time.
I'm glad. Getting away from the station for a little while sounds nice. [...] I could do coffee.
I'll come scoop you up in a bit and we can take a long lunch by the lake.
Maybe we can go away for Labor Day weekend? ✊
Maybe we can go away for Labor Day weekend? ✊
Sounds good.
You don't h Yeah, maybe. [...] I'll think about it.
do u like gordo, vidalia's dog who lives in my house he's a puppy.
can u come say hi quick to figure that out then bc i'm leaving for an unknown amt of time and vidalia's in the hospital and all the other responsible ppl i know are probs busy in their newlywed homes or enoch (allergic) and u owe me favors (this is like, half a favor)
Favors aren't divisible. But I can dogsit for you.
[...] Is Vidalia okay?
[...] Is Vidalia okay?
ok well this is the littlest one
yeahhh they are just normal being watched for a lil bit i think
yeahhh they are just normal being watched for a lil bit i think
I'm not going to discourage you from cashing in your favors on dogsitting. That's great for me. I was afraid you were going to make me do crimes.
This is the lull u into a false sense of security one.
Don't go in my room.
U can't because i'm locking it
Don't go in my room.
U can't because i'm locking it
Don't worry about it. I'm not as nosy as you are.
it's called curiosity and it's a sign of a v smart person
I have that. But only for how wind turbines work or where the word hooligan came from, not what people keep in their bathroom cabinets.
Fair, but that's a professional curiosity for you. People's hair is none of my business.
I don't need to go into their cabinets to get that information.
oh u DO know what meds everyone is on...interesting...
anyway gordo isn't on any meds but he does need at least 3 walks a day and u have to feed him a little fresh food it's in the fridge i have a very long list i am making now but don't call me unless it's an emergency it's a v important science mission.
anyway gordo isn't on any meds but he does need at least 3 walks a day and u have to feed him a little fresh food it's in the fridge i have a very long list i am making now but don't call me unless it's an emergency it's a v important science mission.
I feel like you want me to ask you where you’re going.
Can I get a rough guesstimate on when you're coming back?
Do you know when they're letting Vidalia out of Medical?
babe do u not literally work in medical i cannot do everything
If I end up having this dog for more than a week that's two favors.
noooo that would have to be specified at the acceptance which u did not sorry one dog one favour not one week
Oh my god, fine. But if I have to spend any money on the dog it's coming out of the money I owe you.
i'm leavin him a lil spending money too don't worry about that
You're a good dog mom. [...] And a good sister for not just making Enoch do it. Has he been g
i'm his evil stepmother at best. enoch's allergic, he wouldn't. but he knows where things are in my house if u need someone to ask.
An evil stepmother wouldn't leave money for treats. [...] Fair. I guess he's probably smart enough to not give you unconditional favors.
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