IMAGINE ALL THE PEOPLE // julian wright.

OPHELIA: I'm having a good day thank you for asking sir~ Business is a little slow

OPHELIA: I think that'd be lovely! Are you thinking a scene sir, or just plain old cooking? Either way I'm game.

JULIAN: I'm sure there'll be busy days, too.

JULIAN: Hey, I hope you're having an alright day?

Oh? Damn, bae, you really out here living it up? Or do you mean the crazy taking over town? Because this bitch is ready for a nap, with all everyone wild’n like this, ya feel? Like, how did I not get some funky ass superpower??

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New, second, either, both. A change of scenery, I guess.

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It’s- I may be in a little trouble at the station…

The latter -- seems like there’s no breaks to be caught, doesn’t it? Although I’ll say I’m quite alright with being left out of that particular fold, so to speak.

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Do you want to talk about it?

Um, yes? ??? That’s an absolute must! You bring the food, I’ll bring the drinks- I’ll even bring not beer 😘- and we’ll catch up? Because texting on and off just isn’t doing it for me tbh

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Plus, I got to update you on the 411. ie- shits’ getting real at the station and I’m not having fun :/

Yes please. You know, I was going to say that now that life was finally settling down again, we’ll have more time but alas, it seems that was not in the cards after all.

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OPHELIA: Hello sir!

OPHELIA: I just did the shopping for the week so that's been done

OPHELIA: I was wondering how you'd feel about us maybe doing another scene? for my requirement I mean

JULIAN: Hello, Ophelia!

JULIAN: Thank you so much, you really didn’t have to.

BOOKER: So I’m moving next week, and I got a dog.

BOOKER: Hows your life been?

JULIAN: Geez, big life changes happening, huh?

JULIAN: Do you need any help with the move?

Hmm, when you put it like that- you’re so right. But don’t get used to me saying so, ya hear? 

Now, when we making this happen? Because I need some time with my favorite guys stAT!

How’s the weekend? Considering it’s not quite as freezing anymore, perhaps we could get lunch and make use of the sun at Manor Park?

Hmm, I suppose I could accept your apology and your offer. So, if you’re wondering, thats a definite yes! Like, damn,, you really know how to make a bitch beg for attention, don’t you? #stone cold 

You know, I think we both did our required dose of begging for attention in this case so as far as I’m concerned, we’ve leveled out again.

Malia Fahey. Well that’s great for you dude. I know her kinda well actually, she’s a cool chick.

I think you’d gonna have a really great roommate in Malia, she’s very nice. As is Ophelia.

AMIRA: /Mostly/.

AMIRA: I hope so! Right now, it's really hitting the spot but I think it'll take a little more time before I find real balance with it.

AMIRA: Oh? Why do you say that? Just out of curiosity. I know teaching a community college and at a university are wholly different, but what was the vibe?

JULIAN: ;)

JULIAN: That's okay though. I think that's to be expected with big life changes like that.

AMIRA: You know literally all of us have school pictures like that, right? It's not like you had headgear.

AMIRA: It is, actually. It's all pretty fast to be honest. I'm hanging on by my fingernails but I'm determined to enjoy it.

AMIRA: Julian!!! That's incredible! Congratulations. I'm so proud of you and Eastwood is gonna be better having you on its faculty.

JULIAN: I know, I know. I'm joking. Mostly.

JULIAN: That's a pretty god headspace to be in, I'd say. And one day, you'll look back at this time from a much more comfortable position with fondness.

You did? I think it would be really nice for you to get it. I know Jakob would be thrilled. He has good enough grades I think for all three but he worries about things he shouldn’t have to. I don’t know, I think he’s ready to be independent.

I really liked what I saw and heard, too. Ah, I see. I understand that, of course, but I’m sure there are options to look into to make him worry a little less, maybe. Independence is one thing, but that doesn’t make family ties matter any less.

No, it’s for teaching and havin’ fun. Who cares about lookin’ stupid when you’re scorin’ points? 

Oh it’s not about looking stupid -- it’s about the sense of accomplishment when you do actually strike.

Yeah and not to offend or anythin’ but like I wouldn’t take your couch man but thanks anyways. Nothin’ solid, but I’m thinkin’ I got a pretty cool ass contender for sure. You gotta full house I’ve heard, how’s Ophelia doin’?

Oh, do you? Who’s that, if you don’t mind me asking? But yes, it’s been a bit more lively than usual as of late which, honestly, I’m quite happy with. Ophelia’s doing really well, I think. Do you know her?

AMIRA: Of course that would be the extent of your "worst year".

AMIRA: Good luck. I hope you find common ground.

AMIRA: It's going. I mean, it's not anything more than a couple people in a room talking out logistics for the moment, but we hope to start looking for a space within the next month.

JULIAN: That and when I had to take the school picture with a gap in my teeth in second grade.

JULIAN: I'd imagine most amazing things started with a bunch of passionate people talking in a room. I'm really excited to see where all of this goes next.

He wants to go to Eastwood, even though I keep telling him to apply to Davenholm and Ashbridge too. He’s smart enough to get into both of them. But what do I know? I’m just the nagging older sister.

He should. Eastwood is great, I uh -- interviewed there the other day and I have nothing but nice things to say. But the more he applies to, the more chances he has, obviously. And especially if he’s looking to go into a specific field, Davenholm or Ashbridge certainly might be a good choice. You know, I really think he’s going to start missing the nagging older sister when college course work starts raining in.