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 Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2015 12:56 am
Rummy was having a hell of time cleaning Mags apartment after moving the LITTLE AMOUNT OF FURNITURE HE HAD. While he was out and about running errands, she was thoroughly scrubbing walls and cracks and where ever she could to make it look pristine.
Not that he really needed cleaning in his home.
She could hear the beginning of tea bubbling up, and pulled off the latex gloves.
A little break wouldn't hurt now would it?
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Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2015 6:38 pm
After having visited her brother for the first time since being at the University, and threatening to come back every other day if he didn't at least call her or try to stay in better contact, Kodi found herself walking towards Magiore's apartment complex again. She didn't really have any intentions of harassing him (at least not too much). Really, she was just a little lonely today and had bought a new lemon and cranberry tea she wanted to share with him.
Plus, she'd already done her school work and was in need of the small break. And walking was a good way to enjoy it. As was chatting with friends. Well, it would be if she'd had any yet. Something she hadn't felt inclined to share with Magiore... or her parents for that matter. It wasn't that there were no nice people! Kodi just hadn't found that right person yet.
Finally approaching his door, she took a deep breath before knocking. And prepared herself for the usual antics of her big brother.
Like having a door slammed shut in her face again. Or him just outright refusing to answer.
Kodi groaned and pleaded to Middle-Earth that he actually answered.
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Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2015 10:38 pm
She was banging around for pots now, deciding a light soup would go nice with her tea when she heard the knock. She hit her head on the cupboard and made a small sound.
The knocking persisted and she hurried over, pulling off the gloves.
"Yes yes! Sorry I was-" She unlocked the door and pulled it open.
"Oh sorry, Hello." She smoothed her hair. She had never seen the woman NOR had she known that Magiore had friends that were women.
She wasn't jealous of course, but curious. Maybe the woman was loss? Well except you needed a key to get up to his loft so...
"Can I help...you?"
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Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2015 10:51 pm
Kodi couldn't help the slight wince when she swore she heard something hit against an object. Maybe she'd startled him? Or more likely he'd jumped off the couch and his book fell on the floor so he could 'pretend' he wasn't home.
Yeah. That sounded much more like her bro-
She froze, eyes widening slightly. That... was not her brother's voice. Oh cheese and crackers! Kodi quickly took a small step back to make sure she was at the right door when said door swung open. She was greeted by a lovely woman and found herself staring in awe for a moment before realizing that was very rude.
"I... um," Kodi tried to formulate words, rather confused on what was happening. But as she peeked to the side of the woman, yes. Yes this was indeed Magiore's loft. Er, well... it was? He had neglected to mention any moving....
"I-I'm looking for Magiore Carpenter?" She said in an uncertain voice, brushing back a strand of dark hair (eerily similar to a certain someone's, along with those blue eyes) behind her ear. "This... was, his loft... "
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Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2015 11:14 pm
"It still is at the moment! I was just doing a bit of cleaning." Now that Durumi had a good look at the woman, she could see the resemblance of dark hair and blue eyes.
It was odd to see that Magiore actually had someone related to him. She was staring back, before widening her eyes.
"So sorry! Here would you like to come in?" She opened up the door, "I have some tea on and was about to make some food?"
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Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2015 11:45 pm
She was cleaning it? That wasn't like her brother, to hire someone else to clean things. Kodi was frowning a little, trying to piece together the jigsaw puzzle in front of her.
At least this woman was much nicer.
"So he is moving, then?" Kodi couldn't quite keep the disheartened look off her face. She'd only just started coming around! Mags couldn't move. It made living on her own and acting like an adult seem a lot more scary.
She blinked in surprise at the offer to come in. "I... sure?" Was it safe to? Tea?! Oh right! "I actually was bringing some new tea over for Mags to try." Kodi showed the woman the fresh mix of leaves and fruit pieces. "It was one I tried the other day and knew he'd enjoy too. I totally found this cute little tea shop not far from here."
Passing through the threshold, Kodi looked around the loft. "What a butthead for making you clean for him." A smile sprang forth as she glanced back at the pale haired woman. "Would you like some help? I'm Kodi, by the way. Kodi Carpenter."
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Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2015 5:08 pm
Durumi could see the puzzlement on the girl's face, and assumed that Magiore had yet to tell family (famiy she didn't even know about) that he was involved with someone. Someone he was going to move in with. Perhaps, she even thought fondly spend her life with.
But the more she stared, the more she realized she was still staring.
"You really should come in then." Durumi headed to the kitchen, getting Magiore's personal tea sets. yet to be packed but the kitchen always happened last it seemed.
"I would love to know the name, I'm quite fond of tea." she smiled as she set about making food. She knew where everything was and it made it easy to prepare to lunch.
"Oh it's no problem! I needed a break from my house and thought I'd come over here and surprise him with things. Ah, It's a pleasure to meet you Kodi." Same last name, very much related. Any envious feelings Durumi had disappeared.
"My name is...Sun Durumi. Rummy for short if you want." She hesitated, "I am...Magiore's um...girlfriend?" Lover seemed more appropriate but she wasn't sure if that was well...
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Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2015 9:55 pm
There was only a slight bit of hesitation before Kodi entered her brother's loft and shut the door, following the other woman to the kitchen. She couldn't help but notice that, even with the packing that had been done, Magiore's loft still felt the same as it did when she'd been her previously. Maybe in his next place, he'd get a little adventurous with his decorating?
Probably not.
"Oh! It's called Fruit Medley. It's got strawberry, hibiscus flowers, apples, rose hips and lemongrass in it!" She held out the tea supplies for inspection and a sniff if she wanted. Kodi thought it smelled divine.
A smile plastered itself on Kodi's face as she looked over the other girl. She was certainly pretty! And, well, if she wasn't a cleaning lady, there was really only one thing she could possibly be...
"Oh my gosh!" Now she was practically bouncing on her feet. "He finally found a girlfriend?! It's truly a pleasure to meet you! I always knew Mag's wasn't as stoic as he thought he was." Sun Durumi. That was a pretty name too. Just like Rummy. "I can't believe he didn't at least tell me he had a girlfriend." She added with a small pout, but this was Magiore they were talking about.
"So, how did you two meet, if that's not too nosy of me to ask?" Kodi didn't waste any time setting to the task of brewing tea, not wanting to make Rummy do everything.
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Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2015 1:25 am
Rummy had been so use to the minimalist of Magiore, that she did feel the absence of some items from his loft. His favorite books were packed away, as were some of his work that he had about. She couldn't wait to place them among her things, let them intermingle. It would be a silly mess of interest between their things, but that was, she supposed, how relationships started.
Especially theirs.
"It sounds divine! Perfect for this upcoming summer." She bent her head down and sniffed a little. "Oh that is fantastic smelling, it would go good iced with some berries wouldn't it?" She laughed. "I can't wait for the heat to come in, they say this summer will be the hottest of the year. I could use some color." She pinched at her pale korean skin, that most certainly would never color like she wanted it too.
She could feel the gaze and tried not to puff herself up. She was a polite lady, and she would respect Kodi's interest in her. And she would do her best not to embarass Magiore in front of his family.
The girl's excitement startled her before the smile caught on again. "Stoic." She repeated the word with a sort of giggle. Stoic. Yes Magiore was most definitely stoic. But he was kind, strong, independent and wonderful. He had a heart she would've never discovered unless she pushed him. He was...perfect to her. Perfect for her in all ways.
"Certainly not. I presume that as his sister you would have questions. To be frank, he didn't tell me he had siblings, but I didn't want to pry too much." She hesitated, "I lost my family recently so...Perhaps he didn't want to bring it up to remind me or something." She hadn't really lost them in the sense of dead, but lost them in the sense that well....she would never talk or see them again. They wouldn't know her.
"Perhaps because he is very much quiet about his personal affairs." She jested, eyes twinkling with amusement. "We met through nightly activities to be honest. It was...meant to be I suppose." she sighed happily. "Something in the cosmos that drew us together you'd say."
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Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2015 9:22 pm
"Doesn't it?!" Kodi agreed whole heartedly as Rummy sniffed at the tea. "Oh gosh, that sounds so good! Mixed berries I'd say!" She hardly knew this woman, but she liked her already. And it was sorta nice to know that Mags had managed to make friends. He could be a butt, her brother.
She laughed, holding her arm up next to Rummy's. "If I could share a few shades of my skin, I'd do it!" She giggled. "But perhaps when the heat comes, we could go out to the pool and attempt to tan together!" Didn't that sound nice?
Hearing that Magiore hadn't mentioned any siblings had Kodi rolling her eyes. "I swear, either he's embarrassed by me or tries to hide me from all the world so I stay his precious baby sister." She gave Durumi one of those looks that said 'brothers'. However it was quickly wiped away hearing that Durumi had recently lost her family. "Oh my gosh, Rummy, I'm so sorry." Kodi instantly gave the other girl a hug on impulse before stepping back, cheeks a little red. Hopefully she hadn't said anything that would upset her!
Rummy seemed to save her by answering her nosy question. "Awe!!! That's so romantic!" She giggled. "I think my brother really needed someone like you." She added with a smile. "To be honest, I always worried he'd never be able to show anyone that he's not just a brick wall that scowls at you. He's a good man, really!" Not that she had any reason to have to convince Rummy, it seemed. She just cared for her brother. As obnoxious as he could be at times.
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Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2015 1:09 pm
"Summer is upon us," Rummy agreed, "I love fruit and iced teas." She made a small sound of pleasure.
"I would take it if I could!" And if it wasn't weird enough, she rubbed her arm against Kodi's.
"Oh....?" Rummy blinked, embarrassed? "I never had siblings...?" She couldn't relate to hiding family away really. She had always been an only child. Pride and joy of the Namgung family clan.
"Oh don't, Oh I didn't mean-" Rummy sighed and hugged Kodi back, burying her head in her shoulder. "I didn't mean to make you feel awkward darling. It's just...what it is after all."
Anyways she was moving on and nodding.
"Can you tell me more about him? Embarrassing stories?" Rummy smiled, "I am very curious about younger Mags."
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Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2015 3:37 pm
Kodi laughed. "Summer certainly is upon us! It's the perfect time for swimming and visiting beaches." Or in her case, starting at the University.
She laughed again, rubbing her arm back against Rummy's in an attempt to share her slightly darker complexion. "If only it were that easy, right?" She teased and then stared in surprise at the other woman. "...Really?" Thankfully she hadn't seemed to offend or upset Rummy. But she'd try and watch what she said now. In theory.
"I am sorry though. But you have Mags now, right? He can be family! And if you're my brothers girlfriend, I can be your family too!" Simple! Brilliant. Rummy could have them as family and she could have a friend that was like a sister! Kodi gave Rummy a bright smile, hoping she liked this idea too.
Finding a couple mugs, Kodi set them down so they could make their tea. And then had a mischievous grin spring forward. "Once, when he was younger, he didn't like the clothes that mom kept buying him. So he tried to create his own. Except neither of us had any idea how to do that. The resulting outfit was... priceless." She giggled.
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Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2015 10:57 pm
Rummy actually laughed when Kodi did start rubbing her skin on her own. She knew she would never have the color but....
"I do! and he has been wonderful to me." She cupped her cheeks and dreamily stared off into the distance. "I didn't expect him to love me so, so it makes me the happiest he does."
And then she leaned in as Kodi started her stories. "He made his own clothes?" She blinked and then, "Wh...What did it look like?"
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Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2015 11:15 pm
Kodi couldn't help the stupidly big grin that she gave Rummy. "I knew he couldn't hide his little heart forever! Gawd, he's like the Grinch, I swear." She rolled her eyes heavenward in exasperation. "I'm glad you were that someone, though!" And she was. Rummy was pretty sweet and Kodi was finding she really liked her.
Especially the fact she could share embarrassing stories about her brother with her!
"Okay so one sleeve came down to about... here." She pointed to just an inch below her elbow. "The other was almost the right length. And the colors! They were two different color blues! To be fair to Mags, they did look the same color when we bought them... And the pants?" Kodi started to snicker. "They reminded me of something you might have seen like, Elvis Presley wearing!" Except she was pretty sure Elvis would have still looked better in them.
"But he'd tried so hard!" Not that this had stopped her from laughing.
And then a devilish look spread along her lips. "Oh my gawd! Have you discovered the M&M addiction?" Oh yeah, Mags was gonna kill her!
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