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 Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 11:44 pm
"...Indeed."
Shun's eyes lingered on the pen for a moment or so longer. Maybe it was supposed to be a human, but he was still a little wary of it. One thing for certain... he'd be keeping an eye on Riley's tentacles if possible.
"Is everything alright? You seem to be pretty popular today for being pulled aside for various things." he said while picking up a pin
"Ride-me says... don't forget to spray me with your cannon cats."
He furrowed his brow. That couldn't be right.
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Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 11:46 pm
I did, didn't I? She used the wing like a coat, and wrapped herself in it. There was a moment of quiet while they listened to the music, before Riley's thoughts drifted off. Hey. She murmured quietly. Do you remember the first time you met me?
The sight of the Ickis car was fresh and clear in her mind, only because her memories played like recordings. I wonder if we'd still be best friends if I didn't get assigned to that car. I wonder if you'd even like me.
The subject of friendship was heavy on her mind after the topic of Xiu, and it was no surprise that she held her friendship with Jericho as a treasured companionship.
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Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 11:51 pm
Holding her a little closer, Jericho paused for the moment as she mentioned their first meeting. The memory flashed to him almost as if it was yesterday.
"That is a pretty good question.." he mused, smiling lightly,"I just.. kinda stole the seat next to you didn't I?"
He chuckled lightly at the thought. He certainly hadn't known that he had picked the seat next to his greatest friend at that time. Hell, he didn't know anyone then.
"Christmas was one hell of a trip... but the fact that I managed to meet you and Mal? That made it totally worth it."
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Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 11:54 pm
Riley made a face, and lifted it up to him, while punching him playfully in the arm.
That's not the right answer, damn it. She teased. You're supposed to say - And here, the voice in Jericho's head was his own; though greatly exaggerated - Oh, Riley, of COURSE I'd still be friends with you, you're too cool and awesome not to be!
Her own voice returned as she chuckled, and picked up one of the broken cookies. It's okay. I know that's clearly what you meant.
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Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2011 12:02 am
Chuckling even as she mimicked him, he shook his head and grinned at Riley.
"That is what I meant. That train was just one hell of a way to kickstart things," he said with a glint in his eyes. Though, in a moment, he seemed to take on a more reflective look about him.
"It's kinda hard to believe that we hadn't even known each other for a year yet. I kinda feel like I've known you since forever."
Then again, a lot of things had happened within this year. They had been through a great deal.
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Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2011 12:11 am
Yeah. Her teasing expression slowly vanished, and she turned her eyes down to stare at her table for a moment. It was clear the amusement in her voice had disappeared when she spoke next, and the words sounded thoughtful. Almost forlorn.
I feel like that too. Only, she knew full well the reason she felt that way was because the only part of her life she wanted to think about was the one that started the day she met Jericho and Malodore.
Everything else was just a bad nightmare.
Roch's music took a bittersweet turn, and she poked at one of the plushies in front of her idly.
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Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2011 12:17 am
With his expression softening as he picked up on that.. almost forlorn tone in Riley's words, Jericho glanced over at the plushies and picked one of them up. He looked it over for a few moments before grinning and speaking to it.
"But the real amount of time doesn't really matter. You have us now and there's no getting rid of us, even if you wanted it. Isn't that right?"
Rather than wait for a response, he made the plushie-Riley nod before speaking in a higher pitched tone.
"That's right Jericho! Best friends forevah!"
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Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2011 12:31 am
Riley wasn't looking when Jericho picked up the plushie, so she didn't realize he was talking to it, and not her. She looked up just as his voice hitched and he spoke for the plushie.
And she stared.
And stared.
Then she stared some more.
Unbenownst to Jericho, she was laughing riotously in her head. All he could see, however, was the staring.
So as an answer to his question, because she couldn't give him an audible one without revealing how hard she was laughing at his precious antics, she just gave him a big, warm hug. Yes, Jericho. They would be best friends forevah.
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Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2011 12:35 am
Glancing over at Riley after he had spoken for the plushie, Jericho noticed that she was just staring at him. Though she just kind of stared at him, he knew she didn't think poorly of his antics. Just as a confirmation, she had pulled him into a hug.
Smiling very warmly, he returned the gesture, wrapping his wings around her as well. No other words needed to be said.
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Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2011 12:36 am
Shun heard Jericho and glanced over. He just... stared at the two, then looked back at the pin.
Hopefully friendship wouldn't make him do weird little things like that too.
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Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2011 7:11 am
Election elections elections.
The student body had a job to do and elect their new representatives and the coveted title of all -besides prom king- was student president. Damien had figured it was a big deal, ruling ver the student body and whatnot, it just wasn't his thing, as long as he could control the forest he was happy.
But he had to make sure whoever became prez was on the up and up, so he had to go and see what they were about. Riley was fitness club leader so it wasn't exactly a new experience talking to her, either way He took a casual stroll up to her booth with a wave of a hand and a grin on his face.
"Good day presidential candidate and company!" he said without taking a proper look around and noting the guitarist boil going at it with his guitar. The hellhound bristled at the sight of him, still torn between their friendship, and potential rivalry. The choice between a friendly pat on the shoulder and a punch to the jaw was always a tough one these days.
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Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2011 7:54 am
Well... s**t, Roch thought. He'd been planning on playing another song, but the moment Demi showed up he realized he needed something calming. AGAIN. The last thing they needed was for the hellhound to try and beat the s**t out of him in front of Riley's booth. Because then he'd have to fight back, and Roch knew that in a fair fight Demi would wipe his a** across the floor. Usually it would be a good thing that Roch didn't fight fair. In fact, he was almost positive that he'd never learned how to fight fair. Over a ghoul, he added with an inward sigh. He had never thought he'd be willing to fight a good pal of his--someone he'd played with--over a ghoul. Well, willing wasn't a good word for it. He kept remembering their meatball catch game at Prom whenever he looked at the other boil. Jack that'd been fun. His fingers started picking out the notes of his favorite new calming song, Perfect Waves. There was a hint of a pout on his face that he wasn't aware of.
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Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2011 12:54 pm
"Everything is fine," She assured him, perking up when he picked up a pin. Before she could say anything else, she was distracted by Shun's...attempt to read the words.
...
"C-close!" She commended, knowing that he had a little trouble with reading and writing. Their first "conversation" on Groanspring had taught her that. "It, er...it says, 'Riley says: Don't forget to spay or neuter your cannon cat'!" ...He got half of it right, more or less?
When a familiar voice called out a greeting to Riley, Xiu jumped, glancing nervously over her shoulder at the boil. It was Demi! Was he...still mad at her? Honestly, she wasn't sure what she had done--if anything--to have prompted him to switch seats away from her during shop class, but she wanted to apologize, just in case.
"I-I, ah...g-good day, Demi."
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Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2011 3:22 pm
Tension. And for once, Riley was confused. Why was Xiu acting just as awkward around Demi, as she had been earlier with Roch? Riley thought she had everything figured out, but..
She was dead wrong.
She uncurled herself from Jericho's wing, and took to catching Demi's attention. Hey, you. She greeted casually, reaching over and tugging on his shirt. Come to keep me on my toes?
She sent a thought off to Jericho, though she did not so much as glance at the dragon - and while the thought was for him alone, her eyes were for Demi alone right now. Those careful, penetrating eyes. They were watching.
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Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2011 3:34 pm
Seeing a familiar face come on by, Jericho turned to see Damien visiting the booth. Though he sounded cheerful enough at first, he saw the guy bristle up for whatever reason. Someone around here was causing him some trouble. Raising an eyebrow, he glanced back at Riley, replying to her mentally.
There was definitely a sort of tension in the air. He could tell that much.
In any case, he watched carefully. Perhaps he might have to smack someone down today after all.
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