( we got our dead-end jobs and got bills to pay )

Yes, that. A lot of my patients have been, uh, anywhere between concerned and highly stressed. But, I am glad for the lack of violence in the streets.

Yeah? Your patients showing any signs of that weird shit? Well. Enjoy it while it lasts. If all this shit is true-- which, I’m pretty sure it is-- then I don’t think we’re far off from violence running rampant. Not riots or anything like it was before-- but definitely not peace either. 

Tegan: but its still less street v out there. i know its dumb but at least this is something i can do

Tegan: i'll be okay. selene needs to take a night off every now and again too

[ ... ]

Max: pretty sure you're exhausting yourself trying to do this :/

Logan: Why? You mad you learned something? Because no matter how much you try, you're n e v e r gonna forget that :)

Logan: No!

UNSENT: SFDKLAFKJSDJ

Logan: I would never even consider such a thing it's- the sheer auDacity of the notion is just... audacious...

Logan: I'm just me. And she's-

Logan: No, I just have a healthy admiration and respect for her

Logan: That's all

Max: i'm mad you're annoying lmfao

Max: christ

Lex: I only went once, in college, but there's one in New Eden that just opened up. I can check it out and let you know?

SOPHIA: Hopefully we won't get to that. Well, yes, it's difficult to be a Domme without a submissive, and for all her ridiculousness, she wasn't a bad one. Still, it would never have worked out in a million years.

SOPHIA: And there's nothing wrong with that, but you made a decision and you have to live with the consequences. Harper is a grown woman, she will be fine. Chances are the answer to her problems won't be you. I commend you for going through it, though, it seems like you did what was right for you.

SOPHIA: There's no expiration date. You're welcome to visit any time. I think you'll enjoy it, even if just the music and the drinks.

SOPHIA: I couldn't, my cats love her too much.

SOPHIA: At this point I almost wish my sisters and I were all screaming at each other. It's much less complicated. And honest.

MAX: is that to say you like my company? would you say its the other way around, too? can't be a submissive without a dominant? thats fair

MAX: amira said something along those lines too.. i can't...i mean, i can't pinpoint why but it doesn't hurt any less hearing it another time. i guess there has to be some truth to it.

MAX: alright-uh..how about sometime this week?

MAX: mhm. speaking of cats, have you gotten any better with them?

Tegan: dead serious

Tegan: im sure. been picking up extra hours at the bar too

Tegan: i get you can't stop, but i dont want anyone else to get hurt either. this is the best way

Max: tegan...you know the entirety of new eden isnt your responsibility, right? you can't protect people from themselves. if they dont get street v from me, theyll get it from somewhere else.

Tegan: same time and place tomorrow? and same amownt?

Max: uh

Max: damn you were serious about this

Ainsley: I didn't know drug dealers held so much stock in formalities, these days.

Ainsley: How do you not have any left? You assured me that you had a ready supply.

Max: lmfao now you're justifying your shitty behavior. jfc you're all the same

Logan: Um, technically I have 7 cervical vertebrae, 13 thoracic vertebrae, and 5 lumbar vertebrae soooo

Logan: I have *many* backbones

Logan: Maybe, but like, it's pretty much *impossible* to NOT think she's amazing tbh

Max: please, for the love of everything that is holy in this goddamn world-- shut the fuck up

Ainsley: Excuse you?

Ainsley: Did some long lost great aunt die and leave you a small fortune?

Max: lmfao no, you entitled asshole

Ainsley: Tonight, 9:30, our usual spot.

Logan: Okay, first of all, I'm like, at *least* half a decade older than you, so if anyone's the "kid", it's you

Logan: Second, I am glad to hear that, tbh. Miss Sophia is really amazing- I'm sure you'll see once you talk to her more

Logan: Perhaps it might make you more receptive to each other's point of view

Max: oh, so you do have a backbone

Logan: And what do you think? You know, since you're experiencing it from the other side, for once

Logan: That's the thing, though. It's not a bad thing. To call a truce, I mean

Logan: If you're willing to give each other a chance, I mean, I think it would be a good thing. For both of you, tbh

Max: lmfao it is annoying but only bc its coming from you.

Max: you're late to the party, kid. i've been talking to sophia already. pretty uh

Lex: It can be live showings, sometimes obnoxious porn. Depends on the theatre.

Max: icb i never noticed those theatres exist

Logan: I think I'm gonna take that as a compliment

Logan: Aren't you though? With this whole, devil may care attitude?

Logan: Look, I'm just saying, I would think you of all people wouldn't be about the whole "judging a book by its cover" thing

Logan: I mean, just think about how well things went at the shelter, you know?

Max: its not, i hear its annoying.

Logan: Look, idk what your problem is, but there's nothing wrong with appreciating the good things in your life

UNSENT: Maybe, but it's the way it is

Logan: Miss Sophia is more than her title or her mark, Max. Same as you. Same as everyone, you know?

Logan: Yeah? I mean, I said you *act* like you hate everything. Because, edgelord or not, there's gotta be people and stuff you care about

Logan: And people who care about you, too

Max: jesus fuck you're as stubborn as i am

Lex: Other clubs or BDSM-based outings. Like theatres, art galleries. Etc.