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12/14; Midday

[jurai]

Hey maestro

I got one of those things you told me about. A ticket from Retrospec or something

[fiddlestick]

Oh wow really?
What's it say?

[jurai]

It's kinda cryptic

'Two old friends of yours that'll help protect you, no bullets necessary.'

Heh, guess that narrows it down pretty well at the end there

[fiddlestick]

Haha, yeah that's a pretty easy one to guess...

That's great! Do you want me to come to the mailbox with you?

[jurai]

Heh, that'd be appreciated

And hey, we could grab something to eat if you want

[fiddlestick]

Haha, sounds good! There's a nice waffle place by the mailbox, we could go there.

I'm free today, so anytime you wanna go works with me!

[jurai]

YOU HAD ME AT WAFFLES

Want me to come pick you up?

[fiddlestick]

Thought that'd get you!

Yeah, sure! You need my address?

[jurai]

If you'd be so kind~

Time to see just how far you are from me after all this time

[fiddlestick]

Yep, time for the moment of truth.

[He sends an address! It's just off the RU campus]

[jurai]

Oh, would you look at that. Not too long of a walk, and a familiar one too

See you there!

[And that'll be the last he texts, as he's out the door and making his way over to RU. It's a familiar enough path, the only difference is instead of heading right into the school, he makes a turn towards the next couple of streets down.

When he doublechecks on his phone for the address, he'll text again.]

Yo

I'm outside

[fiddlestick]

Oh good! Seeya soon then!

[He meanwhile will take the time to get ready. Luckily by the time Crow gets over there, he's all ready to go. So not long after he gets the text? He steps outside the front door, giving him a wave]

Hey!

[jurai]

[No sooner had Crow stepped up when he sees Elliot coming out that front door. He'll give a two fingered salute in return, his usual cheerful smile spread across his face.]

Yo, ready for some waffles? And my Retrospec Christmas present, of course.

[fiddlestick]

Haha, yep! Sure am!

[He glances around. Odd...he doesn't see any cars different from what's usually parked on this street]

Um, so where are you parked?

1/2

[jurai]

[Crow follows Elliot's gaze, looking up and down the street. Was...he looking for bullies or muggers? Pretty sure the street seemed safe to him.

Oh.]

Parked?

[jurai]

[Noooww it makes sense.]

Hehe, right here on my two feet, I guess.

Don't have a car at the moment, so...we'll be hoofin' it.


[Exercise is good for you, Elliot.]

[fiddlestick]

Yeah, you said you'd pick me up so I'd assume...

[that you'd have a vehicle...to do that. But...oh boy. ]

T-The mailbox's all the way in Tisse, Crow.

[jurai]

[Unfortunately, Crow does not quite have the stable cash flow to afford a car.]

Ah. IIII getcha now.

[Mixed communications, it seems.]

Well, I've got my license for both bike and car...If you don't mind comin' back to the house. She won't mind...probably.

[He'll text her, first, though.]

[fiddlestick]

She?

[He sounds curious, he didn't think Crow had a roommate. ]

...O-Only if it's okay. My roommate has a car, but I'd have to text him to ask if I can use it since he's at work right now. We could also take buses if necessary...

[...Assuming Crow...can afford bus fare...]

[jurai]

Public transit works for me if all else fails, it's my usual default when I gotta hike a good distance.

[But he can hear Elliot's curiosity...]

Ah, yeah..that friend of mine who's off Retrospec. We were supposed to room together my first year I came here, but her stubborn old man wouldn't have it and she's back with him out of state. She still pays the rent, though, 'slong as I keep it maintained and she can come and go when she wants.

[fiddlestick]

Whichever you'd prefer. [Bus or taking one of your friends rides. Your call Crow]

Oh wow...that explains how you have your own apartment. [Because no offense Crow, but there's no way anyone can afford an apartment with no roommates on odd jobs that pay in fish] She sounds like a really nice friend. Too bad about her dad...

[jurai]

[Is it worth the walk back...?

Crow pulls out his wallet and sorts through a few bills.]

Let's go. I got enough for our bus fare.

[But he softens at Elliot's words. Because, no, you're probably right Elliot. No way he could afford it on what he makes now.]

Yeah, we met at the gym I go to, and she saw me motel hopping so...that's how it all got started.

[fiddlestick]

[He nods] Okay. Bus stop's just down the road.

[Starts heading that way!]

Wow, she sounds pretty incredible. If she ever comes back to town, I'd love to meet her.

[jurai]

[And Crow's quick to fall into step with him!]

I'll let you know once she stops by. It's...weird. I can't tell her anything about this stuff...

[His face kind of falls...keeping a secret from your friend was rough. Not for a surprise or because you didn't WANT to tell...but there's no good way to explain it that doesn't make you sound crazy.]

[fiddlestick]

[Yeah lets go! Luckily it's not too far a walk]

Oh yeah, that problem ... that is one of the more frustrating parts of the app.

[he knew it pretty well. All the things he's experienced the past year and he could barely tell anyone anything. It was...rough sometimes]

It can feel like you're leading a double life you can't tell anyone, honestly. Or if you try...no one believes you, or they forget.