Don't look us right in the face;

DEVON: what you need an explanation for cookies?

JAC: Because if something happens, I'd like to be able to defend myself and not be dead weight.

UNSENT: Like the other night.

BELLAMY: come on, it's not that bad!

BELLAMY: you've got to have seen worse...right?

BELLAMY: maybe worse isn't the right way to put it...eh you know what i mean.

[ ... ]

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.

I haven’t slept since it happened, honestly. Something about seeing her dead like that when we were supposed to save her -- ... just doesn’t sit right with me. 

I don’t know about all of you, but I’m ready for a fresh start. First order of business: lifting our spirits — not the Jordan kind. I can do it magically for anyone who wants to try that, or we can do it the old fashion way. Who’s feeling a party?

After the week we’ve had? I think you have the right idea with a party. You thinking just Coven or school-wide? 

[ PRIVATE ]

My grandma always used to say I’d grow up to be a warrior, but I guess I misheard. Yes and no. My moment of losing control happened a long time ago. I haven’t really tried to push my boundaries since then. And that’s one of the reasons you’re my friend. A lot of people wouldn’t hesitate to divulge that information but you have lines you won’t cross. Okay, and I won’t push either of you on it, but regardless of what you’ve done? You’re still my friend and I’m not going anywhere or taking any crap from her about that. Who I choose to be friends with? Not negotiable.

I try.

[ PRIVATE ]

You can be a warrior worrier. A warrior with empathy. Maybe this is a shot in the dark but we should figure out a way we can all practice with control and get better with our magic. We’re the only ones who get each other’s struggles, who know what we’re aiming for. I -- Thank you. I appreciate it. Really. 

APRIL: let me know the next time you do it, i wanna watch. are you sure about that? most people don't like having their mind toyed with. you don't have to do this

APRIL: i do, i promise. this... this was just different, i guess. it's embarassing

[...]

APRIL: i know that. your loyalty is one of the things that made me fall for you. and honestly, i wouldn't want to keep you from seeing your friends, i was just worried that you weren't seeing her as a /friend/ before, that's all. it's fine now.

MURPHY: will do. most people don't like their mind being toyed with without consent. we're gonna be going up against crazy powerful witches, we /all/ need to hone our skills.

MURPHY: sounds more traumatic than embarrassing but i'll take your word for it.

MURPHY:

[ ... ]

[ 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.

[ PRIVATE ]

Thanks. 

JAC: Will you teach me how to throw a punch?

MURPHY: uh. sure.

DEVON: They're not poisoned.

murphyreed​:

Yeah, pretty new. I just never wanted to get into this shit. I try to keep my body clean of anything that can show up on a drug test. Sports and all, you know? But thanks. I owe you one. 

Right, yeah, makes sense. Drug tests shouldn’t be a problem. I’m not sure exactly how they test here, but I won’t use anything that would show up on a typical test, and the magic won’t stay in your system for long even if they do think to look for it. No problem. We’re supposed to be a Coven, right? I just hope it helps.

[ PRIVATE ]

Yeah, why would our friendship ever have been worth it? You’ve already made yourself clear on that topic. Okay, so I can’t talk about you while you go around telling everyone and anyone who’ll listen that I’m a shit healer who wouldn’t help you if you needed it. Any other double standards you have or is that it?

[ PRIVATE ] 

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.

DEVON: [ img attached of a plate of sugar cookies in front of her door. ]

JAC: I have kind of a weird favor to ask?

CODIE: Sure.

CODIE: I told you about the tarot reading, right?

CODIE: I had a chance to change it by accepting my position or whatever. But there's so much going on and so much.. drama all the time.

UNSENT: And so much heartbreak.

CODIE: Yeah. You're right. It doesn't matter.

MURPHY: you did tell me but...idk, i don't get the impression you've doomed us, is all. or that you've set anything in motion. but idk anything about tarot and i'm not a huge believer. maybe you should check in with val.

CODIE: I went. After a bit.

CODIE: I just.. have a bad feeling because of Valerie's vision. And that I may have already set things in motion.

[...]

CODIE: And I don't want you to choose me over April if things go south.

MURPHY: yeah, after you were chased down. doesn't really count, if you ask me.

MURPHY: i'm lost. how would you have set things in motion?