#lagomorphunion

LU: Hey 

LU: Im making rounds doing head counts and trying to see if everyone is okay 

LU: Where are you and are you alive or safe

PT: yeah!!! hey!!! 

PT: im alive im safe im good. :ok_hand:

PT: were on mombasa right now. with jinjin. 

PT: we as in me and jack and june.

LU: Ok thank god

LU: How are they

LU: How are you

PT: theyre um... 

PT: i mean theyre gonna be okay!! but they got hurt pretty bad. 

PT: jacks got a dislocated disk. 

PT: junes got a concussion. 

PT: but theyve got like the BEST doctors on mombasa so theyll be better in no time. promise. 

PT: plus theyve got me so!!! yeah.

LU: Jesus

LU: Im really glad you are all ok

PT: yeah... 

PT: umm. 

PT: whats going on with skaia?

LU: A lot 

LU: From what I can tell 

LU: Im not there right now Im staying with my mom 

LU: Not long after you guys vanished I had three different parents trying to drag me off world

LU: Which I guess Im lucky they did

LU: The main city was attacked

LU: A lot of people are hurt buildings are destroyed

PT: :cold_sweat:

PT: did the fam get out alright??? like nobody we know was hurt right??

LU: I dont know yet 

LU: Im pretty sure all striders lalondes and crockerberts are accounted for

LU: Now that we know where you three are

LU: And Dad did a good job with Dirk and Dave in grabbing all of our family off skaia

LU: Im really worried

LU: I havent heard back from Venras yet 

LU: I mean he is probably just really busy with everything because Skaianet was directly attacked

PT: yeah im sure hes okay! 

PT: maybe ask simula? or maybe even jake if youre REALLY worried.

LU: Thats a good idea 

LU: I mean Im not really really worried 

LU: Hes just a friend Im sure hes fine 

LU: Im not going to jump on anyone yet

PT: right... its probably best for your sanity haha. 

PT: shits just chaotic right now. itll clear up soon. 

PT: well... 

PT: do you know WHAT happened? on skaia?

LU: Specifics no 

LU: Other then people just started going crazy and destroying stuff

LU: Like one big riot

LU: Since when does that happen on skaia

PT: urgh. 

PT: well... that chick who attacked us is responsible i think. 

PT: this... alt version of nevaeh? you know her? 

PT: well regardless its some crazy shit. 

PT: i think she was attacking jack because he had a vision about the riots happening or something... 

PT: and the rest of us got caught up in that noise. 

PT: whatever happened on skaia i guess alt nev is responsible. :/

LU: What

LU: Nevaeh =8?????

LU: I used to work with her a little she could never do something like that

LU: Are you sure you mean Nevaeh =8????

PT: mmmm yep.

PT: theres a lot more to her than meets the eye FIRST OFF.

PT: but second of all i said its an ALT VERSION of her. so like.

PT: TECHNICALLY no she didnt do it lmao.

LU: What the hell does Alt version mean

PT: like!! from another universe. 

PT: you ever seen the movie the one with jet li...

LU: I mean Ive seen one or two with him

LU: Another universe

LU: Why does shit need to get needlessly complicated I feel like we are living one of our brothers stories jeez

PT: its CALLED the one!! im not being vague. geez. 

PT: but yeah i mean... basically. 

PT: guess we couldnt run from that bullshit forever. :upside_down:

LU: Oh

LU: And I guess not

LU: Still would have been nice

PT: well i mean some of us have been dealing with this crazy magic scifi bullshit!!!! 

PT: like jack for example. thats like his LIFE. ugh. 

PT: but also um... 

PT: i dunno ive been having some weird experiences lately myself.

LU: 

 LU: Yeah

LU: What kind

LU: You arent going to go blind next are you

PT: fuck i hope not. 

PT: ive kinda been having premonitions too though. like dreams? but theyre always about me... 

PT: choices i make and stuff. 

PT: and then the other day when all this shit went down... 

PT: i felt like... 

PT: okay this is gonna sound dumb. 

PT: like i stopped time. or time stopped around me. or slowed down. or something. i dunno. 

PT: it mightve just been some crazy adrenaline shit but it felt weird.

LU: Yeah I was going to say are you sure it wasnt like 

LU: The heat of the moment =8?

LU: The dream stuff could all always just be dreams only

LU: Sometimes those happen like you have a dream and then you are pretty sure it comes true later =8?

LU: I one time had a dream that I was going to see a dog in the park when I do my morning run and like two months later Im pretty sure I saw that same dog

PT: i mean sure!!! 

PT: its just... 

PT: hard to explain how it feels when it happens.

LU: Huh

LU: Well

LU: I dont know maybe its something

LU: But I wouldnt worry about it

PT: yeah... i probably shouldnt. 

PT: anyways theres weirder and more important shit going down. 

PT: i wanna come back to skaia and help out or... something!! i dont know. 

PT: but i should stay here till they can let jack and june go.

LU: Thats a good idea 

LU: I will see if I can get out there to see you guys 

LU: I just feel like I should probably check out skaia first

PT: yeah scope that shit out for me.

PT: but be safe!!!

LU: I will be =80

LU: You guys take it easy too

PT: were good no worries. 

PT: give dad a hug for me next time you see him!!!!

LU: I will

LU: Love you

LU: Hey 

LU: Just checking in

PT; oh heeeey. 

PT: so you are. :wink:

PT: did you like the song i sent you?

LU: I thought it was cute

LU: Those other songs were interesting too

LU: Like the one you sent for Jack

PT: yeah??? 

PT: theres just something about marvin gaye that always reminds me of jack. :thinking:

LU: Mmhm

LU: You guys sure have reconnected

PT: :blush:

PT: yeah... we sure have.

LU: Yep

LU: Thats pretty cool

PT: agreed. :heart:

PT: i uh 

PT: really missed him...

LU: I could tell

LU: Its nice that you two reconnected and all 

LU: I like seeing you both happy

LU: Maybe Dad will feel the same once he stops being skeptical of Jack =BI

PT: what? seriously??? hes got an attitude about him? what for?

LU: Probably something about the break up

LU: Dont know didnt ask when he hmphed and said 

LU: He better be good to her =BU 

LU: Thats the face Im imagining he made

LU: Point is it felt weird to comment on by dad being weird about my brother hanging out with his ex who is my sister

PT: jesus can you like not word it that way if anybody ever asks? thats some hillbilly bullshit that one could easily connect to my texan heritage and i dont want anyone getting the wrong idea!!! 

PT: especially since we arent really... exes anymore.

LU: Okay

LU: Ill be sure to word it like my brother dating his old ex who is my sister

PT: STOPPP.

LU: No 

LU: If Im being subjected to this Im going to continue phrasing it however I want texan hillbilly implications withstanding

PT: ugh!!! :unamused:

PT: well whatever. you and dad can be as weird as you want about it. because it isnt ACTUALLY weird. 

PT: and im happy.

LU: If you say so 

LU: But Im glad your happy

LU: Just tell Dad not to judge Jack too much

PT: oh ill be sure to give him a piece of my mind.

LU: Cool

PT: :triumph:

PT: id do that right now if it wasnt so late. whoops.

LU: Knock on his door

LU: Say hey dad stop thinking poorly of my boyfriend

LU: It will be a funny story he can recount later

PT: loool. 

PT: my mom would love that too. 

PT: imma do it.

LU: Do it

LU: Let me here how it goes

PT: im sure hell complain to you about it later. :stuck_out_tongue:

LU: Um no because how would he know Im involved

LU: You are the one who is going to wake him up

PT: i just mean he clearly likes to complain about me to you. pfff.

PT: me and my gosh dang life choices.

PT: questionable behaviors and boyfriends.

LU: Its more like its kind of the reverse

LU: But its whatever I wouldnt stress on it

PT: rude. but unsurprising. 

PT: im not gonna stress. im just gonna harass my father in the wee hours of the night.

LU: Your Mom too 

LU: A sad casualty

LU: Also just so you know Im going to give Jack a similar weird talk

LU: Reminding him just how Im connected to everyone 

LU: He will get a kick out of it

LU: Or hate me for it

LU: Either way though teasing is achieved

LU: Consider it the hazing that officiates your relationships reinstatement

PT: BLUH. if you gotta. :sweat:

PT: whatever makes it officially official. :heart:

PT: but anyways im outta here!!

LU: Pfft okay

LU: Go have fun waking up the house

PT: I WILL. 

PT: GOOD MORNING EVERYBODY!!! 

PT: russeeeettttt.

LU: Oh hey =80

LU: Whats up =8?

PT: not much. i just saw you online and thought hey... its russet... i should bug her.

LU: Got it

LU: Well here you are

LU: How are things

PT: hey i cant complain.

PT: except i will complain a little. im kinda listless??? i dunno.

PT: please tell me something interesting is going on in your life so i can live vicariously.

LU: Its been pretty much the same old same old

LU: My estranged sister dropped back in several weeks ago that was something =8P

PT: now thats some juicy gossip right there.

PT: i bet you were thrilled. ;)

LU: Yeah it was eventually pretty nice

LU: She bugs me online sometimes

PT: that must be the highlight of your day!!!

LU: Its been eventful

LU: Im just working on paper work today so actually yeah I guess it has been the most eventful thing

PT: damn... now were both boring.

LU: Im not boring I just have a job =BI

LU: Speaking of if youre so bored you could look into getting one

PT: i cant believe youre pulling that go get a job malarky on me.

PT: like okay MOM.

LU: Im pretty sure I remember you saying you missed my nagging so

LU: Yeah go get a job =8P

LU: Move out of Riley and Dads

PT: honestly im not super jazzed about my living conditions.

PT: but i cant really... not live with them right now???

PT: cuz i cant trust myself on my own lol.

LU: Hmm

LU: Well maybe start with like

LU: I dont know moving in with a friend =8?

LU: Im just saying you should probably try to keep yourself active or make a few life style changes

LU: So you dont become bored or feel stagnent

PT: bluh yeah.

PT: im in an awkward transition period right now.

PT: and getting work isnt all that easy unless someone hands me a job which is feasible given all our familian connections.

PT: but i dont want to do that??

LU: Its still probably better then

LU: Well

LU: Whatever nothing ness you are probably getting around to now and days

LU: No offense

PT: yeah probably.

LU: Thought so

LU: Anyways

LU: Move in with a friend or something =80

PT: whod want to live with me?

LU: Im sure someone would

PT: would you?

LU: Youve got friends somewhere right

PT: nice deflection.

PT: im only asking to prove a point.

PT: i cant move right now anyway.

LU: Its not really a well proven point

LU: And I only respond like that because I mean come on would we really make the best of roomates =8?

PT: no. because im a shit roommate period.

LU: Okay thats kind of dramatic =8I

PT: i guess so.

LU: Mmm

LU: If you really cant find anyone else you can come stay with me if you really want to

PT: ugh how did i get cornered into this? im not moving any place so you dont have to get stuck with me.

LU: You said you were bored I was just giving you options

PT: the usual response to boredom is to like suggest a movie or something benign and not complete lifestyle changes?????????

PT: especially not to someone who just came out of rehab for a drug addiction and cant be trusted to live with someone as far as you can throw her because of her unpredictable bullshit and also said recovery doesnt exactly make her the prime candidate for the ol 9 to 5.

PT: so im sorry if i cant just go out and BETTER myself like a normal person or whatever.

LU: Okay

LU: Well

LU: Sorry

LU: Im not exactly an expert on what to say to drug adicts or newly reformed drug adicts or whatever stage you are at right now

LU: I was just trying to help

PT: its

PT: its fine.

PT: i just

PT: dont feel like i can do anything right.

LU: I dont know how to make that better for you

PT: you dont have to. its nobody elses problem.

LU: Okay

PT: sorry for being difficult.

LU: Its alright

PT: um.

PT: anyway sorry for pestering you.

PT: i guess ill go now.

PT: sorry again.

LU: Dont worry about it

LU: Ill uh

LU: Maybe Ill come visit or something sometime soon

PT: okay. thatd be cool.

LU: Tell Dad and Riley I say hi

PT: i will.

PT: see ya.

RUSSET: *No such luck Ryan, she happened to be home in her small little town house on her day off. She had been sipping tea and looking over her outline plan suggestions for the next Odimist fund raiser when she heard the knocking at her door. Mmm, it could be a few people really, but Russet had a bit of a hunch as she gets up from her table and goes to open the door.*

RUSSET: Oh hey =8I *She looks Ryan up and down.*

RYAN: hellooo... *says a little meekly and sheepishly* you busy?

RUSSET: Not really *She hesitates a moment before stepping aside.*

RUSSET: You wanna come in?

RYAN: yeah. *nods before she slowly starts to amble inside, looking around at the interior with interest and awe. russet must be doing well for herself...*

RYAN: i just wanted to... you know.

RYAN: follow up on what i said id do.

RYAN: and talk about... everything?

RUSSET: *Her etsy shop does do well to help fill out her bank account after her usual paychecks. Who knew so many people would want fridge cozies? The main room is rather minimalistic in design style, but just so you know her bathroom is space/galaxy themed.* Mm. Thats cool.

RUSSET: *Shuts the door behind the both of them.* I can reheat tea if you want any.

RYAN: yeah okay i could go for some tea i guess. *despite feeling antsy, she plops herself down on a couch or chair just so she's not standing around.*

RYAN: ... i like your place.

RUSSET: Thanks. *The couch is covered with pink and gray colored thick cableknit blankets, very soft and comfy. Russet briefly vanishes into the next room and a few minutes later she returns with two mugs, one being hers reheated, and another fresh cup for Ryan.*

RUSSET: *She wordlessly sets the mug in front of Ryan and then takes her on seat on the soft swivil chair to the right.*

RYAN: *by the time russet comes back, ryan is completely consumed by this fluffy cozy couch. but she can still reach out to grab her drink.* thaaanks...

RYAN: ...

RYAN: im not... super sure where to... start...

RUSSET: *She sighs over the top of her mug.* I guess I can start. Probably should say sorry for how I was being at the party. Wasn't really the place to hash this out anyways.

RYAN: *shrugs* i mean... its not unwarranted.

RYAN: i know it had to suck seeing me there before anything else.

RYAN: like not to throw a pity party for myself or nothing but i was just really stressed out about coming back.

RYAN: i thought if i just showed up at shindig itd be easier somehow? i guess i didnt expect to see you and finn AND jack all at the same time. the only thing that woulda made it more overwhelming was if dorian was there too. *wilts thinking about dorian... she really made an ass out of herself around him ages ago, and now he's nowhere to be found.*

RUSSET: *She too droops her shoulders at the mentions of Dorian. Why is their whole family troubled with disapearences?* Yeah well. You probably could have thought that through better yeah.

RUSSET: *Sips tea.* ...You said you're staying with dad?

RYAN: *nods slowly* yeah... i dont really know where else to go.

RUSSET: Im sure hes happy to have you around.

RYAN: ... i think hes still pissed at me. *sips also and keeps her mug close to her chest*

RUSSET: Well duh. A lot of people are gonna' be pissed. But even if he's mad hes got to be happy you're back home and safe and not gone with the wind.

RUSSET: Unless you plan to run away again. Not sure how well that might go over. *Sips at her.*

RYAN: *stares down at her mug* no...

RYAN: theres no point in me trying to leave again.

RYAN: there was no point to begin with.

RYAN: it was stupid...

RUSSET: Yeah. It was.

RUSSET: But you still did it.

RYAN: ... im sorry.

RUSSET: *She looks down into her cup, pulling her legs up into the chair with her so she can sit cross legged, and goes silent for several moments.* .............

RUSSET: Why did you do it?

RUSSET: Why did you run away again?

RYAN: i dont know i-- *draws in a sharp breath*

RYAN: it was so long ago now i barely even remember what was going through my head.

RYAN: of course i might remember it better if i hadnt completely fucking fried my brain lmao.

RYAN: *huffs another sigh* i just know i was like... overwhelmed...

RYAN: between jack and me... and with all my bullshit.

RYAN: i just know i wanted to hide from it.

RUSSET: *She listens, and tries to find ways to sympathize with Ryan. Her little sister did have a few problems, and Russet could wrap her mind around feeling overwhelmed by stuff, but running away for years? That was too much.*

RUSSET: You know there are other ways you could have handled it. Without ditching all of us.

RYAN: *eyes start watering. no... she's wearing mascara, she can't have this.* i know that... i know that /now./

RUSSET: *heavens not the mascara. See this is why Russet likes her circle shades, they do well to hide too much emotion.*

RUSSET: I guess at least you learned that much. *Produces a napkin and holds it out to Ryan.*

RYAN: *takes it* ... yeah. *she learned plenty more than that, but she doesn't want to make it seem like she's fishing for sympathy. she doesn't deserve that. she just tries to think of ways to update russet without it coming off that way.*

RYAN: i got into a lot of shit.

RYAN: i made a lot of mistakes.

RYAN: i had to go to rehab. *shrugs*

RYAN: thats why i came back.

RUSSET: Wait... What?? *Sits up more in her chair, frowning pretty harshly.*

RUSSET: Rehab?

RYAN: ... yeah. *dabs at her eyes with the napkin* i got really fucked up and this girl i was seeing made me go.

RYAN: and then she you know broke up with me.

RYAN: but again i dont blame her.

RUSSET: Thats...

RUSSET: Mm. Wow. Sorry I'm trying to like.

RUSSET: Form the right words to respond to that.

RUSSET: ......Thats rough, Ryan.

RUSSET: *Nailed it.*

RYAN: *shrugs* you dont have to say anything its fine. it is what it is.

RUSSET: Yeaaahhh but its still shitty. I mean, I'm mad at you but still thats difficult to go through.

RUSSET: Does your mom know?

RYAN: *nods slowly* yeah... i told her and dad first.

RUSSET: Thats good. I'm glad you told them.

RYAN: kinda have to tell people. you know... to reconcile and all that?? its all part of the program.

RYAN: but i want to anyway.

RUSSET: Oh. Well thats better then just coming back to complete the program.

RUSSET: .......I'm glad youre back. Even if it doesn't seem like it.

RYAN: *hearing that makes her eyes water more and her voice squeaks a little when she speaks* cool. yeah...

RYAN: im glad im back too.

RYAN: and i really...

RYAN: i really am... really sorry.

RUSSET: *Ryan you better not start crying, gdi. Russet is too much of a bleeding heart for this.* Thanks. I believe it.

RUSSET: I um... I dont know how long I'm going to be mad at you about this. I forgive you but also dont at the same time its really confusing. And its hard not to still feel hurt because until now I didn't have any idea why you ran away, and I didn't get to think about it too much because I felt like I had to pick up the pieces of everyone else, so I'm kind of bitter? *Says it like a question, shes figuring it out as she goes and just holds her mug closer to herself to feed off the warmth.*

RUSSET: I want us to be okay again, eventually. Because I thought we were getting to some sort of level of okay with each other until you ran off.

RYAN: yeah... i know i fucked it all up. *she's crying, she can't stop it now. she's bottled it up too long, and if there's one person she really feels guilty about, it's russet, for all the reasons she just mentioned.*

RYAN: i wanted things to get better... i was just--

RYAN: fuck...

RYAN: im just so sorry. i dont wanna be dumb or petty or awkward anymore.

RYAN: i missed you... i missed you nagging at me and i missed your cute little craft things and all your motherly lil habits.

RYAN: i didnt realize how much i needed people like that in my life to keep me grounded.

RUSSET: *Well heck. Shes turning a little orange now, a combination about Ryan saying all these nice things about her meddling, and then there is the whole choking back emotion because if Ryan is crying shes NOT going to cry. Because if they both start bawling it will never stop she knows it.*

RUSSET: Well shit. =B'I

RYAN: *wheezes out a watery laugh at that response.* i know... damn... really unexpected hearing ryan get all sappy.

RUSSET: *Nods and sniffles just a little.* It is. I think someone might have to pinch me to make sure this is real.

RYAN: would... a hug work?

RUSSET: *She thinks about it and then places her mug on the glass coffee table before opening her arms wide.*

RUSSET: Yes. =B''T

RYAN: *HHH she puts her mug down as well, wiggling out of this couch and then shuffling over to fit into her big sister's arms.*

RUSSET: *Wraps her arms around Ryan and gives her a big squeeze. This hug is pouring in the warmth and love of all the hugs she hasnt been able to give Ryan in years. Enjoy Russet's watery, emotional, bug chirps in your ear because its too much!!.*

RYAN: *the chirps are a comfort and she responds with more soft giggles. she sighs, relaxing into the hug and letting the warmth comfort her and convince her that things might finally start to be alright...*

RYAN: is it okay if i hang out here for a lil while...?

RUSSET: *She nods into Ryan's shoulder.* Mhm. I'm not doing anything today.

RYAN: okay cool cuz im gonna impose like hell for as long as i can get away with it. *pulls away, smiling softly as she flops back onto the couch*

RUSSET: *When she and Ryan part Russet breifly sneaks a finger under her glasses to wipe at her misty eyes.* Fine by me. But you shouldnt stay too long past dark unless you are getting a ride somewhere.

RYAN: -whatever the case is, she's stuck on a bench in the terminals between the docking area and the rest of the hub, just watching people come and go while she takes a drag off a cigarette. it's one of the only vices she can allow herself to enjoy right now, but even that's pretty risky... surely someone will come along and scold her.-

RUSSET: -Did someone say scolding? She can do a good job at that. Russet has been a little slow with moving all of her stuff off ship, only having about half of her room packed up. There was just so many memories =8( - 

RUSSET: -So rather then doing more to sort through it all she had gone shopping to check out the new shops and relax. Although as she is returning she happens to spot a certain little sister participating in a rather nasty habit.- 

RUSSET: -Quietly approaches Ryan before sitting right down next to her on that bench- ............. =8|

RYAN: ... oh hai. 

RYAN: -doesn't stop what she's doing- enjoying the hub???

RUSSET: Yes 

RUSSET: I didn't know you smoked =8T

RYAN: surpriiiiise? 

RYAN: actually the real surprise is that youve never caught me before.

RUSSET: Well Im not your keeper 

RUSSET: I dont know everything about what you do

RYAN: lol yeah... you sure dont. -says it like a joke, but it's way half-hearted.-

RUSSET: Mmm -Marge Simpson noise- 

RUSSET: So whats with the smoking then =8?

RYAN: tastes good??? i dunno. 

RYAN: helps a bitch relax.

RUSSET: I heard they taste terrible 

RUSSET: You will also make your teeth yellow that way you know

RYAN: live fast die young bad girls do it well... -BEATBOXES-

RUSSET: -Ryan plz- 

RUSSET: They sure do =8T

RYAN: bluh. -relents and puts the cigarette out.- so youll quit lookin at me like that. 

RYAN: i could be doing faaar worse though just sayin.

RUSSET: I know but you could also not be doing bad things for yourself at all

RUSSET: Pretty sure bad habits are a big thing for both sides of our families

RYAN: oh hell yeah like we got addict family members coming out the wazoo. 

RYAN: not that im addicted to anything. 

RYAN: or. 

RYAN: am i. -the poorest taste in jokes. she has it.-

RUSSET: =BI

RUSSET: I still struggle to understand where you got your sense of humor from

RYAN: its a inherent trait with being born SUPER COOL.

RUSSET: Oh right -rolls eyes-

RYAN:B)

RYAN: ... so whatd you get while you were out?

RUSSET: =80 -Reaches into the shopping bag and pulls out this cute pinkish purse with cream rabbit  silhouettes.- =83

RYAN: bruh... 

RYAN: thats kawaii.

RUSSET: I know right 

RUSSET: I'm adding it to my collection

RYAN: i shooould... go shopping. 

RYAN: or something. -shrugs- 

RYAN: its like haha. ive been bored out of my fucking skull for months and now that were finally someplace where i can do shit??? i dont wanna. 

RYAN: ... its dumb. -glances off, leaning back on the bench.-

RUSSET: -Peeks over her sunglasses to try and see if she's looking at anything in particular but nah.- Yeah it is 

RUSSET: you should try doing something 

RUSSET: But also why weren't you doing anything before there was plenty of stuff to occupy yourself with =8?

RYAN: ... avalon wasnt really my scene i guess.

RUSSET: Why not 

RUSSET: I thought it was pretty cute

RYAN: yeah if you like... i dunno... CORN. 

RYAN: i did everything possible there?? i shopped around. but its all... VEGETABLES and shit. 

RYAN: i threw a barn party for our sweet precious nephews as you might recall. i guess that was alright. i got shitfaced so thats the plus there. 

RYAN: i looked at... some trees??? wow nature sure is amazing. 

RYAN: oh shit and i went on a hay ride. 

RYAN: and i did all that in like two weeks and i officially ran out of shit to do after that.

RUSSET: Well then you should have spread out all that fun =8I

RYAN: omgggg. 

RYAN: i didnt know wed be there EIGHTY FOUR YEARS.

RUSSET: Either way you should still learn to chill 

RUSSET: Take your time with experiencing things 

RUSSET: Do yoga or some shit =80

RYAN: -makes a face- ... yoga.

RUSSET: Yeah yoga 

RUSSET: Downward facing dog 

RUSSET: Cobra pose

RYAN: what the fuck???

RUSSET: Those are yoga poses

RYAN: sounds fake but okay. -of course she knows this, she just likes fucking with her.- 

RYAN: i guess i could try it? if i were doing it with someone else.

RUSSET: =BT -She knows this.- 

RUSSET: Well Im sure there are plenty of people you could do it with 

RUSSET: Like Durgah or probably Gallen

RYAN: -glances at her- you dont do yoga?

RUSSET: Sometimes I do

RYAN: so... 

RYAN: you dont wanna do yoga with me?

RUSSET: -Turns her head to look at her with a raised eyebrow.- you 

RUSSET: do want to do yoga with me =8?

RYAN: well!!! you suggested it so i figured you were like... inviting me. 

RYAN: -glances off again and shrugs- plus i wouldnt mind.

RUSSET: Oh 

RUSSET: No I was suggesting it just to suggest it 

RUSSET: -She does take a moment to ponder the idea of doing yoga with her little sister.- Hmm 

RUSSET: I mean I guess we could do some together

RUSSET: Never would have thought you would want to =80

RYAN: its something to do. -being a little tsundere about this still...- and i dont really know gallen or durgah THAT well so...

RUSSET: -Gets the urge to roll her eyes but doesn't.- Well it is possible to get to know them before asking but even if you didn't they probably still would say yes 

RUSSET: But sure I'll do yoga with you sometime

RYAN: -sways from side to side impatiently at the suggestion.- 

RYAN: awesome. then just hit me up when youre doing your thing? 

LU: This is me peeping at you =8x

PT: she peeps.

PT: but why... is the question...

LU: Hey wasnt it you who was complaining that we never talk =8?

LU: And there isnt really any straight rhyme or reason why Your handle was on so yeah

LU: Also this person was talking to me and asking about family life so my brains hooked on it =8I

LU: But if you dont want to talk Ill just go bother Dirk

PT: youre hooked on the feeling that you should talk to me.

PT: OOGA CHAKA OOGA CHAKA.

PT: no its cool.

PT: we can talk.

LU: Okay

LU: So what is up with you In general I guess =8?

PT: sooooo much shit...

LU: Good or bad

PT: eeehhh.

PT: it was good and then i done went and fucked it up lol.

PT: youll be PLEASED TO HEAR!

LU: Oh

LU: Well I mean

LU: Im not pleased to hear things are fucked whatever the things are

LU: Because around here its pretty impossible to throw a stone and have it land without setting someone off

LU: But yeah what did you do this time now Im curious

PT: ok well try this on for size.

PT: i started dating jack... and its already on the rocks.

PT: much like.

PT: the beverages.

LU: What

LU: Wat

LU: Wut

PT: i have been partaking in.

PT: let m e finish a sentence GAWD.

PT: but yeah.

LU: Nah

PT: that sure is a thing.

LU: Youre dating Jack

PT: yeeep.

LU: Like Jack Jack

LU: Our Jack

LU: Or other Jack from theater land

PT: OUR jack!!

LU: Jeez okay

LU: So you are dating Jack or were dating Jack

LU: You didnt fully explain it

PT: i am?? i think. i dunno.

LU: How do you not know if you are dating someone =B?

PT: well like.

PT: our last encounter was... an experience... ugh.

PT: im worried i gave him the impression i was done with him but im NOT.

LU: Mmm

LU: Yeah sometimes you do give that impression to people

PT: thats such a cool thing to say in this situation thank you so much for that.

LU: Im pretty sure it wasnt therefor you are being sarcastic

LU: Anyways

LU: What exactly did you do slash say =80

PT: i dont wanna talk about that sorry.

LU: Okay

PT: bluh.

PT: but i dunno if i should try talking to him?? like... i think he needs space but i dont know.

PT: aaaarrrgggh.

LU: Do you want me to like

LU: Low key scope out the situation

PT: ... i dunno...

PT: maybe...

PT: but if you do...

PT: its gotta be REAL low key.

LU: On it

LU: Im being pretty low key

PT: you better be. X(

LU: Ryan I am like the queen of low key

PT: sure jan...

LU: Dont you jan me I am sure

PT: seriously tho this is a really delicate thing so be cool.

LU: Ryan I used to baby sit Jack I know him well enough to delicately tip toe about to suss out information =BI

LU: Have faith

PT: uggh fine.

LU: Okay so like

LU: Have at least 90 percent faith in me

PT: ...

LU: Its cool its cool

PT: ohhhh my god.

PT: youre talking to him right now?

LU: Yeah

PT: whats he saying????

LU: Hold on hold on we are getting to that

LU: These things take a delicate finess

LU: And sometimes some bluntness =8x

PT: whet.

LU: Is that supposed to say wat

LU: Or wut or even what

PT: BITCH WHET.

PT: its all the same.

LU: Okay but whet isnt even a pretend word

LU: Its a made up pretend word

LU: No one says whet

PT: what do you know...

LU: I know how Jack is feeling about things thats what I know

PT: oh.

PT: then tell me???

LU: Okay so

LU: Uh

LU: Good news hes just as confused about where you two stand as you seem to be

LU: Bad news

LU: He might have figured out that I was trying to find out that specific information =8I

PT: god...

PT: dammit...

PT: russet...

LU: And then he disconnected on me

LU: Why did you drag me into tis

LU: This even

PT: YOU OFFERED????

LU: Thats when you say

LU: Russet you are the best but maybe we shouldnt go prying into other people for information but thanks for being a great sister anyways

LU: What am I talking about you would never say that

PT: oh my god!! thats fucking typical.

LU: Am I wrong though

PT: youre full of shit is what you are. if you didnt think it was a good idea you DIDNT HAVE TO DO IT.

PT: you cant go pinning it on me like i made you do it. ugh.

PT: its not like YOU have anything at risk.

LU: I have a possible friendship at risk thats a pretty big deal =BI

PT: yeah right like hed get mad at PERFECT WONDERFUL RUSSET.

PT: THE GOLDEN CHILD!!!!

LU: Are you serious right now

LU: Are we

LU: Is this real life or a fantasy

PT: oh quit playing dumb all the time.

LU: Ryan

LU: If I am the golden child

LU: Which Im not saying I am

LU: It might be because I didnt run off the ship right before we were about to leave planet without telling anyone

LU: So following that logic it wouldnt be too hard for you to be that golden child

PT: right.

PT: of course.

PT: what a fuckin dunce i must be for not coming to this conclusion sooner!!!!

LU: Your words not mine Ryan =8X

LU: But yeah calling me the perfect child is dumb we have four other siblings

LU: Or I do anyways

PT: jesus.

PT: is there anything else ive done or said you wanna criticize?

PT: lets just get it all out of the way.

LU: Besides all the years sweeps what have you that youve done this same routine for I dont have anything =8I

LU: What about you

PT: nope because what is there EVEN TO CRITICIZE???

LU: There is plenty

LU: Ive been forever single I cant sing without chirping

LU: I can cook muffins but thats about it

PT: oh nooooooooooooooooooooooo.

PT: such GLARING CHARACTER FLAWS.

LU: =BI

LU: Okay we could always touch upon the fact that Im pretty much dads mistress s child

PT: what the fuck.

PT: do you seriously believe that?

LU: Do you seriously not

LU: Isnt that pretty much why we are like this with each other

LU: You get along with dirk and dave just fine but when its me suddenly everything is an issue

LU: I try to be nice its grounds for suspicion

LU: I try not to get involved and suddenly you are complaining about how Im ignoring you

LU: Name to me a time where you accused Dave or Dirk of being the golden child

LU: Dirk is the god damn freaking captain god dammit =B(

LU: If anyone is a golden perfect whatever kid its him so maybe step off and stop blaming me for being better then you by default just because I dont stir shit up

LU: I could stir shit up if I wanted to this is me stirring shit up right now even but I dont because I know better

LU: And you know what you would probably always get away with it more so then I ever could anyways

PT: well maybe i wouldnt have such an attitude or feel so much lesser if you didnt talk to me like im such an idiot all the time! i KNOW you think im just... some stupid ditzy troublemaker.

PT: maybe that is all i am.

PT: whatever.

LU: Do you even try to prove me wrong though with half the stunts you pull

LU: Youve got plenty of good things going on with you Ryan

LU: Focus on those instead of playing run away or drinking before you are even a real adult

PT: you dont know shit about whats going on with me.

PT: and i dont.

PT: wanna prove anything to anybody.

PT: theres no point.

-- primadonnaTartuffe [PT] ceased bothering lagomorphUnion [LU] at 02:09 --

-- lagomorphUnion [LU] began bothering primadonnaTartuffe [PT] at 02:10 --

LU: Urgh you dont get to be the one to dramatically hang up )8<=

RYAN: -sorry to interrupt, but here comes trouble. ryan is here to raid the gachapon machines, only to immediately be distracted when she sees russet. she wonders if she should greet her... but knowing russet would likely not, this means that of COURSE she has to. so she waves to get her attention.-

RYAN: heeeey.

RUSSET: -She looks up from her screen and upon seeing her sister she starts internally sweating-

RUSSET: ..................

RUSSET: Hi -There isn't a wave back but she's putting on a smile.-

RYAN: -starts to hover over her- whatcha doin there?

RUSSET: -She holds her comm a little closer to herself.- Nothing really Just watching videos =8I

RYAN: -tosses back some hair from her face- what kinds of videos?

RUSSET: Just videos

RUSSET: ...........

RUSSET: This one is about fairy light shelves -Why was Ryan being so friendly. What is the angle.-

RYAN: uh fairy light shelves??

RYAN: sounds like something dorian would be into. -no angle... Or is there?? Maybe she's just bored.-

RUSSET: Yeah

RUSSET: Maybe

RUSSET: -She just stares at her now.-

RYAN: ... -stares back- whats that look for?

RUSSET: Its not a specific look

RUSSET: Im just looking

RUSSET: And wondering what else you want to talk to me about

RUSSET: Would you rather me not look =8?

RYAN: pbbt. why do i need something else? i came in here by coincidence and saw you and thought golly i havent spent like any time with my sister so maybe i should change that??

RYAN: so like if youre gonna regard me with such aporetic wonder then yeah id prefer if you didnt. -GUILTY MUCH-

RUSSET: -HHHHHH-

RUSSET: -She sighs and turns of the video, pocketing it before turning to face Ryan better.-

RUSSET: Sorry

RUSSET: But it's not like it's a secret that we don't talk much RUSSET: Unless it is

RUSSET: In which case the adorable cat is now out of the bag =80

RUSSET: But anyways I dont feel like you often come to me without some sort of reason

RUSSET: The last time we talked was literally before fathers day

RUSSET: But I guess youre right and I shouldnt jump to conclusions -But she isn't convinced there is no reason.-

RYAN: ... -looks off pensively- has it been that long?

RYAN: ... ive been HOME that long?

RYAN: fuckin weird.

RUSSET: -Nods.-

RUSSET: Youve been home for at least that long

RUSSET: I think longer because you showed up before that but we didnt talk

RUSSET: And you didnt message me or anything

RYAN: umm. -sweats-

RYAN: you... also didnt message me?? -sighs though-

RYAN: i mean ok so maybe im just trying to make up for that?? or at least take advantage of our serendipitous meeting here.

RYAN: like yeah we dont REALLY talk but idk we could always change that if the opportunity presents itself. -huffs a little-

RUSSET: Yeah well I am not the one who came home

RUSSET: How am I supposed to predict you are visiting =8I

RUSSET: -She raises one eyebrow, but it probably gets lost in her fluffy hair.-

RUSSET: So

RUSSET: You want to talk =8?

RUSSET: And hang out with me =8??

RYAN: yaaass russ thats what im trying to say i guess.

RUSSET: ........

RUSSET: Who are you and what have you done with

Ryan =8I -That is a joke of course.... mostly.-

RYAN: psshh please. -flaps hand-

RYAN: now talk to me about this fairy light business. and then i can suggest something less lame as decor options.

RUSSET: =BI

RUSSET: It isnt lame

RUSSET: It is a simplistic wire rack shelf

RUSSET: Covered in fairy lights Or string lights is another word for them

RUSSET: Basically they are soft glowing warmer toned christmas lights if you really want an explanation

RYAN: ohhh gotcha.

RYAN: sounds hipstery.

RUSSET: I guess

RYAN: umm.

RYAN: nothing wrong with that i mean.

RUSSET: Yeah of course not

RUSSET: I just thought it might look nice

RUSSET: -She is basically a hipster anyways. Their whole family is a little hipster if you really think about it.-

RYAN: right... -hangs off the couch, a little quiet and awkward, when she remembers something.- heeey.

RYAN: did you know yesterday was sisters day?

RUSSET: -She nods-

RYAN: -pouts- you knew... you should have TOLD me. im really forget you know.

RYAN: like sure its PROBABLY reasonable to think that i just didnt care but...!

RYAN: you coulda... told me still. -curls a strand of hair around her finger as she glances off.-

RUSSET: -Oh no, do not try to make her feel guilty Ryan. It's kind of working.-

RUSSET: Sorry

RUSSET: I just assumed you wouldn't want me to bother you about something like that

RYAN: -LE SIGH- you dont have to apologize! im just... saying.

RUSSET: -She sighs back-

RUSSET: Well what do you want me to say then =8I

RUSSET: Yeah lets celebrate all small holidays ever together

RUSSET: *Even though her mom is at work, Russet seems very content with her father's company as she rolls around a bit on her back, lifting her feet up and dropping them back down. The excitement of limbs was incredible. Once in a while she would look up at her dad, smile, and chirp at him before going back to pull on her toes.*

BRO: *snorts at her preoccupations* You like your new toes? Theyre pretty cool. *tickles gently at her bitty feet*

RUSSET: *She makes a noise that is a combination of chitters and laughter as she gently kicks her little feet and pulls them away from the tickle assult.*

BRO: *smirks, reaching out to poke at her sides a little before hoisting her up into his arms. she is too cute to resist snuggling*

RUSSET: *Dad noooooo, she is scooped up to be snuggled and while she was enjoying herself on the ground before, Russet does embrace the snuggles with cooing and blowing spit bubbles. Her drool wasn't as bad as it was as she was a grub, but still there.*

BRO: Dont get your slime all over me. *he complains, but he doesn't actually care, wiping access drool away from the corner of her mouth and squishing her cheeks in the process. so chub.*

RUSSET: *She smiles and giggles when he squishes her cheeks, placing her hands over his and patting them.* Abpppfttbtbtbtt.

BRO: Well if you do that then youre just gonna fling spittle all over the damn place. *takes one of her little hands in his own, looking down at it and marveling over how tiny she is. when he's alone with her like this, it's hard not to feel a little overwhelmed by the opportunity to treat a child's fragility with the proper care when he never thought he would again*

RUSSET: *She watches her dad look at her hand, squirming only a little bit. Her dad is much bigger compared to her, even though she is much bigger then she used to be as a grub. The world was both bigger and smaller now, and Russet kind of liked that. She open and closed her fist and then wrapped her fingers around his thumb.*

BRO: *he watches her do this while leaning a cheek against her fluffy hair, mumbling to her* You got no right to be this sweet.

RUSSET: *Her hair is the fluffiest, and she is the sweetest, don't you forget it dad. Russet tries to guide her dad's thumb towards her mouth, she has got plenty of new teeth and wants to put everything in her slobber gob.*

BRO: *he allows this to happen, but he frowns and grumbles into her fluff* Thats nasty lil girl.

RUSSET: *She is sucking on his thumb, occassionally giving them a light prick with needle like teeth. She coos in reply to his talking because she has no idea what it is he is saying.*

BRO: Ow. *he says every time he's nibbled on, doing nothing about it otherwise, until he catches a glimpse of a puppet nearby and offers it to her in exchange for his thumb*

RUSSET: *Oooooh, her attention is successfully grabbed by the soft marianette, and she releases his thumb in favor of reaching for the puppet's face.*

BRO: There ya go. Thats more worthy of your attention aint it? *smooshes the felt to her cheek with a smirk*

RUSSET: *Russet guides the puppet's nose into her mouth and starts to chew on it happily.*