to be loved or hated.

“ I just don’t understand why someone would do this. ” Charlotte started as she glanced at the other. “ I mean – it very obviously wasn’t an accident. There were no cables or any signs of electricity nearby. ” She just couldn’t even grasp the idea that someone would do something like this. Luckily, she and Eleanor had just walked out and spotted the fire pretty quickly. Still – much more damage could’ve been done if they hadn’t. “ It’s not like we have a fire department here. This could’ve killed someone. ”

“I definitely agree with you and i appreciate you and eleanor coming to us. i’m also glad the guard was able to handle it in time. who knows how much fire would have spread if it was later found out, so thanks.” she gave the girl a nod before crossing her arms. “Are you okay though? you’re not hurt, right? if you are, you can always go to the medics to. --i really do hope we find out who did this soon.”

cam: you're right, i did get my hopes up for a second

cam: idk i just didn't think to

cam: and honestly i'm too lazy to go get it now

cam: i'm just going to suffer in silence

cam: literally

robin: uh-huh, sure you were

robin: do you want an actual bed? i'm sure the other guards are willing to help bring in a mattress

KOTA: knew it!

KOTA: yeah, that's absolutely fine, babe. everything will be safe there. we can get on that whenever you want.

KOTA: i can't believe they thought that lol. as if anyone would ever really like rowan.

KOTA: are you absolutely certain on this?

ELEANOR: oh shush

ELEANOR: you're the best. if only the world had more kotas. i think everyone needs one in their life

ELEANOR: he's tolerable once in a blue moon at least

Luke sat on the edge of town hall roof. His feet dangling over the edge as he sported some old sunglasses he found inside the house he was staying at. It reminded him of the 60′s. They were a thin wire frame with a dark circular lens. He peered over the edge more than once teetering from falling over. He liked the view from up there. It was something he liked doing before everything went to hell. Luke loved breaking into abandoned places or finding something completely weird to add to his collection. However, this was his favorite past time, sneaking onto the roof of the town hall. When authority figures were mucking about the thrill excited him. Now it was just a place to go be a little bit closer to the sky. 

Luke grinned peering down at a passerby. It was hard to see from his angle, but the person was doing something. “Aye’yo whatcha doing over there? You trying to get close to mother nature or somethin’? I can’t see you have we even met?” Luke shouted in hopes the person would be able to hear him. 

even though mostly everyone seemed to be inside, the reason robin was out is because she wanted to go for a walk, to feel the fresh air. she knew a lot of people weren't happy with the situation of having to move out of their homes, having to live with others, and working too. it was a lot to take in, but robin believed it was a good choice to be made, that people couldn’t just continue partying and making a mess of things and it was better save electricity considering she didn’t know how long they were going to stay without their families and other people in town.

passing by the town hall, however, when she heard luke’s voice, she jumped slightly before glancing around until eventually looking up. her eyes squinted for a second before fully realizing who it was. “for the record, no. i’m just enjoying a walk outside. are you enjoying being up there where you are right now?”

KOTA: this.... is true

KOTA: it won't be that difficult. lemme know, babe.

KOTA: ....why did i not know this?

KOTA: pffft no it's not, he can sleep elsewhere.

ELEANOR: i would be the same way tbh

ELEANOR: i think we'll go with bringing some to your place. it that's alright?

ELEANOR: and i don't know. i never brought it up because it's not that important? we didn't really like each other as kids anyway. i guess my parents thought it would change eventually, but it really didn't

ROWAN: Yes. I have never done anything wrong, ever, and you know this.

ROWAN: Come put ice on my eye and tell me I'm adorable. ):

ROBIN: i heard you got into a fight with kota, so glad you're being oh so honest 🙄

ROBIN: what are you? a 5 year old? i would have considered giving you ice, but since you fought with someone, i'm going with no

ROBIN: i thought you already knew me enough to know that i'm not about people fighting each other, especially with violence

KEISHA: Definitely. 😇

KEISHA: Real life people suck most of the time. I can't say I've seen a lot of anime but some of it looks cool and Studio Ghibli movies are generally bangers so...

KEISHA: Also, you should def get your own room. It's your house. Like I guess it's fair for everyone to share but it's your space!

ELEANOR: i think you have me mistaken for someone else 😛

ELEANOR: agreed. there's definitely a lot of assholes and drama queens who can just be so selfish sometimes. and if you haven't seen any, i have a few suggestions!! or we can always watch together, like... hanging out during our free time. and we can also watch stuff that you're into

ELEANOR: i totally agree about studio ghibli. the art, music, and stories are all wonderful

JESSICA: well, best wishes to u guys. y'all are a smart bunch anyway

JESSICA: see, robin, i can be nice sometimes

JESSICA: didn't u hear ?? they had a stupid fight at the party

ROBIN: why didn't you want to be a part of the council?

ROBIN: i guess once in a while 🙃

ROBIN: what

KOTA: me too, or right now. i dunno what i’d do without you rn.

KOTA: yeah, and we should probably look into locking up valuables. or we can bring them to my house,

KOTA: ...why was he in your room in the first place?

KOTA: can’t we just kick him out?

ELEANOR: yeah, i think you'd cry so hard without me O:)

ELEANOR: that's true! i'm not quite sure how we'll do that, but we'll figure it out.

ELEANOR: it was just years ago. when we were kids. our parents are really good friends, so we hung out a lot for awhile

JESSICA: i guess idk something tells me this is gonna be a messy couple of days i'm js

JESSICA: i think this could've gone better but there's nothing to do about it now so i'm sending u council people my prayers ig

JESSICA: are you gonna have ur beefy guards posted at the houses tho? kota and rowan are under one roof and i would really rather not break up any fights

ROBIN: i know, but i think it's just something people are going to have to deal with for now. and hopefully me and the rest of the council will make the place better in time

ROBIN: well, thank you. i appreciate that

cam: why? did that turn you on?

cam: theyre not that bad

cam: ive never cared for privacy, theyve got me on a blow up mattress in the living room

cam: i just wish i brought my fan, the whole central air thing with no noise is not helping me fall asleep

robin: ha ha you're so funny. you wish it did

robin: just a blow up mattress? seriously? that sounds rough :(

cam: and then once the soaps gone...

cam: the shampoo and conditioner will be too

cam: no more good smelling only the smell of arm pits and butt cheeks

cam: we are so screwed

cam: where does soap even come from

robin: ewww. why did you have to mention armpits and butt cheeks? :p

robin: well, lets hope that will never happen. otherwise i think i'm going to be locking myself in a room

cam: you ever just

cam: think about how amazing soap is

cam: like somehow it can get off what water cant and yet water can get soap off..

cam: whatre we gonna do when we have no soap

robin: don't make me sad

robin: i enjoy being clean and i like the feeling of being clean

KOTA: i knew you were my best friend for a reason. yeah, it doesn’t hurt that much, been icing my body mostly.

KOTA: i wouldn’t show them your whole house. just show them the places you wouldn’t mind them being. keep them away from the room you don’t want them in.

KOTA: that’s true... i’ll sleep in your bed. just... don’t let rowan into your room.

KOTA: tbh i’m trying to ignore the fact he’s here..

ELEANOR: and i'm glad we've been best friends. idk what i'd do without you all these years

ELEANOR: that's a good idea. i'll make a list and work on it

ELEANOR: gross. why would i do that in the first place? he hasn't been in my room for so many years and i'd like to keep it that way.

JESSICA: well take it from me when i say you have about 80% of the population ready to throw fits and the rest just not caring enough

JESSICA: so what’s the plan here then ? house hopping til we eventually run out of houses to squat in ?

ROBIN: if people have problems, then we can just all talk about it, but i don't see a better solution.