#ryder004

Date: October 25, 2023 Location: The Prosperity (currently on Sturn, outside the town of Ustust) Characters: Ryder Astrea (@ryderastrea), Daniel Eansworth Mentioned Characters: Skylar Clarke-Iz’an, Ian Solko, Blue Sreleku, Robin Astrea, Alioth Clarke-Iz’an Description: Ryder and Daniel do NOT watch a movie.

Lately, Ryder seemed to be distracted. He wasn’t himself and after Gen’s departure from the Club (at least as far as Seth is concerned) and the town, Seth knew that the man was probably blaming himself for his own prospect being a lost cause. Ultimately, it wasn’t his fault, at least not directly, considering Gen was never going to make it. And the only thing that Ryder could do now apparently was work. Job after job, Ryder asked for, trying to leave town or put his nose to the ground. Luckily, with the ongoing Club investigation, there was plenty for him to snoop on but as they neared the end of finding out what happened and why Finn and Maddox were shot— the jobs are beginning to be fewer and fewer, considering other people needed runs to support themselves. That’s why after one of the club meetings, with Ryder asking for another job, Seth shakes his head ‘no’, finally laying down the reality that Ryder couldn’t keep doing this. He looked tired and worn as it was, he couldn’t handle more and he shouldn’t be given more.

“Look— I dunno what the fuck is up your ass all of a sudden but you can’t keep takin’ jobs other people can do. I ain’t got anything else for you. And whatever’s goin’ on with you— I ain’t askin’ if you ain’t tellin’ but you need to fix that shit. You look fuckin’ awful,” he explains, far be it for him to sugarcoat the situation or the state of the redhead in front of him.

Izzy texted Ryder to meet her at the diner so they could chat about the latest happenings. She knew that things had been rough lately, with Finn being a little over the top (with reason) and showing up at Ryder’s lonely doorstep. However, that doorstep was far less lonely and far less welcoming with Adrian in the apartment so Izzy instinctively knew that Finn’s appearance was not welcomed at all. Which was unfortunate since Izzy knew how Finn felt about Ryder and how Ryder had once felt about Finn. But now, it was supposed to just be Ryder and Adrian and she’d checked on Adrian and now, it was time for Ryder. Izzy leaned down to kiss the man’s head from the side before sitting in the booth, across from her best friend (late, as usual), Izzy smiled. “Please tell me you kept it in your pants,” she whines a little, knowing that Adrian may not know yet but she would know right away if he was lying. Izzy leans forward, ready for all the dirt. “I mean, if you didn’t that’s fine but like, I need to hear all about it. He’s so fucking messy right now I’m sure it’d be amazing,” she admits, his eyes practically brightening at the idea. Izzy was into some interesting things— but Ryder has long since known that.

Maddox: Dude

Skylar really wasn’t sure how to broach this conversation with Ryder, but he knew he needed to do it today. He was sure the hybrid would be happy for him, but - at the same time, he still couldn’t help but feel bad about the timing of it all. Just last night, Ryder had been drunk and crying in the club because of the whole situation with Leo - and mere hours later, Sky had gotten back together with Ali. His ex who he hadn’t ever told Ryder about, even after the djayyar had joined up on The Prosperity. He really should have, especially since he could tell that he’d been worrying the hybrid - but he just hadn’t been able to find the words.

Location: Skateland

“Well hey, sexy,” Bowie teases, plopping down into a seat at Ryder’s table. It’s been a while, too long of a while, really, since the last time they’ve talked to him. It’s nothing like in New Orleans, when they’d seen more of him more frequently at their old bartending job when the two of them were mere acquaintances. But now, between being a business owner, working two additional jobs, and making sure everyone in their life is afloat, they’ve neglected their monthly visits to The Harris House. It’s a shame. They really enjoyed the company there, both living and dead. “How’s my favorite archivist doin’? The ghost treatin’ you alright, baby?” Bowie asks, smiling at him.