blood and wine;

JORDAN: I... yeah! I mean sure, of course.

JORDAN: ... I - huh... I'm definitely okay with that, so whenever you're free, just let me know.

JORDAN: Yeah... it is, it's just... idk, it's different knowing it was a student... that it could be one of us.

DEVON: I can bring cookies too. Or a cake. Or pies. Or any kind of baked good really.

DEVON: This weekend?

DEVON: That's exactly what I'm afraid of. And considering we're a shaken up soda can as is, I'm scared that it's going to happen before we figure out our shit.

JORDAN: Yeah I get that... but I'm really glad you liked it 😊

JORDAN: I don't think any of us is... it's... it was a lot, as someone who's been surrounded by death most her life... it's not easy to digest.

JORDAN: For what it's worth, I don't think you were stupid to think that, I didn't think they'd be capable of doing that either...

JORDAN: ... is it too pessimist to say that I don't think we can do this?... it just feels like too much rn.

DEVON: Do you want to get lunch soon?

UNSENT: I miss you.

DEVON: I mean... if you're okay with that? I would understand if you still need space.

JORDAN: ofc i had to, it was your bday, couldn't let it just pass. I hope you liked it.

UNSENT: I just kinda wish we had spent some time together.

JORDAN: yeah... i wasn't expecting it to go /that/ well... just... wasn't expecting it to go /this/ bad either.

JORDAN: ... you okay tho?.

DEVON: It's just another day really. Didn't... feel much like celebrating I guess.

DEVON: But I loved it. It was really sweet.

DEVON: Honest answer, not really but I don't know if any of us are really. I knew that the professors were fucked up but for some reason I was stupid enough to think that they wouldn't kill us too.

DEVON: Thank you for the gift. You really didn't have to do that.

UNSENT: I hope you're doing okay.

UNSENT: How have you been?

BELLAMY: i don't but i also didn't mean generally. just with you

BELLAMY: same goes for you

BELLAMY: how vague and mysterious of you.

DEVON: Sometimes it's just nice to hear that people want you around

I couldn’t let you have all the fun. You see, the secret for passing out is to fail miserably when everyone’s counting on you. Works every time.

Hey, you didn’t fail any of us. We all know how finicky magic is, and yours is pretty fucking intense. And in case you missed it, I failed too. Otherwise you wouldn’t have passed out.

BELLAMY: i'll try and remember that

BELLAMY: i mean it wasn't exactly an every day occurrence and i'm not looking to go through that again any time soon, but i'll live

BELLAMY: it's a party, so yeah

BELLAMY: you?

DEVON: Or not. Clearly you have no problem getting girls.

DEVON: I’m glad. If you need something other than drinks, you know where to find me.

BELLAMY: i'm nothing if not honest and wasn't it you who said you're not looking for romance

BELLAMY: physically i'm good. i slept and ate a lot after.

BELLAMY: no long lasting damage although could probably use a drink or 5

DEVON: I don’t want romance, but damn, a little sweet talking is always appreciated.

DEVON: Physically good is fine but how about mentally? The whole thing is kind of fucked.

MURPHY: from you? yes?? tf?

MURPHY: yeah but...what the fuck are they for

BELLAMY: me? causing havoc? pfftt

BELLAMY: more importantly though, you feelin any better, dev? you looked like crap when i got back yesterday.

DEVON: Uh huh. I totally believe you.

DEVON: Wow thanks, you really know how to chat a girl up. I'm fine. Just a little tired is all. Didn't go through a whole teleportation spell either.

Anyone else been up since last night? Granted, I was passed out for a lot of it, but still. Maybe I could use a vacation.

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Do not talk to me about what our friendship is worth. Was worth. Oh, so sorry, I guess our wires got crossed when you threatened to kill me.

[ PRIVATE ]

Whatever. There are listening runes attached to Nora’s room. So you and the others should be careful when you go for that. There’s other stuff too, powerful magic, but I couldn’t discern more than the runes. Do what you want with that information.

MURPHY: ...what the fuck

BELLAMY: i wasn't actually serious

BELLAMY: romance isn't for me

BELLAMY: i could wear all of them and become the invisible woman. wouldn't ever be tempted to eat the rings either

DEVON: I don't think it's for me either.

Well, given the tension between us, you can’t exactly blame me for asking, can you?

[ PRIVATE ]

Can you make a potion, or something like that, that heals charming magic? I’d like to keep some with me. Just in case.

Guess I can’t. 

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KAI: lol, right. Awww Barbie, it was a joke. How can I make you not sound like a stuck up bitch when you take everything so serious?. Maybe you really /should/ spend more time with us.

KAI: Tonight works. How long do you want it to last?

DEVON: I'm starting to get the sense that you all use insults as terms of endearment.