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Oct 24, 2018 16:22:37 GMT -8
Post by Dasha Laska on Oct 24, 2018 16:22:37 GMT -8
Dasha frowned. The more Kai spoke, the less she could relate. It sounded like… there was a lot she couldn’t understand. Some part of her didn’t want any part of it. It was too personal and borderline uncomfortable. Some part of her had already accepted that she’d more or less asked. The biggest part, however, was trying in some weird way to arrange what was being said into a picture of something she could see in herself years later.
What… what did she want in a relationship with Sam? What did Sam want from her in return? How would that change over time, and how would it affect things? Would she … be upset with Sam if she fulfilled her needs elsewhere? Would it bother Dasha to even consider— entertain— …. She just didn’t know, couldn’t really know. She guessed if nothing else, it was something to talk about, though, to maybe make a plan for rather than just wat for it to happen. To gauge it before it got… worse. It sounded complicated and messy. At least there wouldn’t ever be children involved.
Especially seeing her with him… Mmmmm. Dasha chewed the inside of her mouth. Snowflake pressed harder into Kaimana. Moving in… Some person she barely knew. Friendship wasn’t enough for her… How would she feel? “I don’t know,” Dasha answered. “I think it’d… be like losing a war.” Because that was on her mind and the most relatable thing in the moment. She wasn’t enough to stop Era’s conflicts. She’d tried multiple times, and all that was left was bloodshed. They’d lost three quarters of their people there— Interpol had. Countless others had lost their homes, their families, their everything.
“I don’t know if I’ll… ever be able to put that much investment in a single person….” Dasha was thinking out loud again. “Maybe in myself but not another person. I don't think I can.” But how much could she hurt Sam? Sam who had already had one relationship that had stung. I don’t even know what I want out of this… “It sounds heavy.” She glanced sideways at Kai again.
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Now I'm wearin' a smile that I don't believe in. Inside I feel like screamin'. |
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Oct 24, 2018 16:37:48 GMT -8
Post by Takeki Kaimana on Oct 24, 2018 16:37:48 GMT -8
Mmmmm...... "It is heavy," he sighed. "It's..." He moved a hand around as if trying to grasp a thought, then gave up. "Sorry... I didn't mean to be such a downer." Then why couldn't he shut up? Maybe because he'd been holding this all in so long, but--...
"I..." The realization was more embarrassing than it had any right to be. "I guess... if it makes you feel any better I... don't know if I'd trust anyone else enough to admit all this..." He forced a lopsided smile and lightly teased, "Don't you feel special? Getting to hear all my bitter old man problems?" The chuckle to follow was weak, but genuine.
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Oct 24, 2018 16:54:53 GMT -8
Post by Dasha Laska on Oct 24, 2018 16:54:53 GMT -8
Did Dasha feel special? Getting to hear all his bitter old man problems? A small puff of air slowly escaped from her. No, that didn’t actually make her feel any better. It brought up a lot of questions and a lot of uncertainty and a lot of other things that she wasn’t sure she wanted to deal with. “I’d rather punch bears,” Dasha answered dryly rolling her eyes after the fact. “I’m becoming a professional at that.” That was probably only humorous to Dasha right then, and she wasn’t actually going to laugh at her own joke right then. Her features, however, had relaxed somewhat, at least.
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Now I'm wearin' a smile that I don't believe in. Inside I feel like screamin'. |
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Oct 24, 2018 17:14:08 GMT -8
Post by Takeki Kaimana on Oct 24, 2018 17:14:08 GMT -8
Kai would laugh at her joke though. "Sorry..." He wasn't really sure where to go from there, though.
Would it ruin our friendship if I admitted I've imagined coming home to you? Probably. It was a stupid thought he didn't usually let himself think about. She was too young, no matter how incredible she was, or how much he inherently seemed to trust her. And she clearly didn't have the same feelings.
"I don't mean to discourage you. Just to tell you to be careful." He worked on getting his breathing steady and even again. "If you decide you want a relationship.. you deserve someone who will be everything you want. And nothing you don't. You're worth that.."
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Oct 24, 2018 17:31:11 GMT -8
Post by Dasha Laska on Oct 24, 2018 17:31:11 GMT -8
A soft noise escaped from Snowflake. She was… kind of glad everything had settled in one form or another. She was also glad Faraday seemed to be so peaceful at the moment as to facilitate such conversation. She, as the penultimate good girl, had been keeping an eye on everything as well, of course.
Dasha rolled her shoulders slowly. “I know,” she answered with a small nod. She knew she was worth everything and then some. She knew. She… knew. There was a pause as she glanced back at him frowning a little after the fact. “You deserve happiness too…” she assured with a small nod. A sigh escaped from her after, and she allowed silence to fill the space if Kai didn’t have much more to say.
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Oct 24, 2018 18:03:01 GMT -8
Post by Takeki Kaimana on Oct 24, 2018 18:03:01 GMT -8
Mmm... He was glad she was so confident at least. He should have known better than to think she would settle, heh. Good girl.
But.. He briefly tried to force a smile, then just shrugged. "Thanks, but I'm too old for happiness, heh." He took a note from her and rolled his shoulders, flinching at one point as a popping sound was heard. Exhibit A, he thought to himself with mild amusement. "I'm not likely to find anyone who wants the same things I do, but I'm... slowly making peace with that." He managed to smile gently now. "I'll settle for looking out for my friends."
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Oct 24, 2018 19:16:23 GMT -8
Post by Dasha Laska on Oct 24, 2018 19:16:23 GMT -8
Dasha’s lips pressed together, but slowly she shrugged her shoulders. “Friends are good,” she agreed. They had carried her this far already. A hand reached up to feel through a few of the curls at the back of her head. “…It’s getting cold out…” A small vague realization. Era’s seasons had already changed, but it had always felt like Veria had a different paradigm— maybe not. The change in seasons meant that people would be changing their routines whether going out more or staying in depending on the person. “Is there going to be a Halloween party this year?”
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Oct 25, 2018 9:41:56 GMT -8
Post by Takeki Kaimana on Oct 25, 2018 9:41:56 GMT -8
Yeah... Just... awkwardly shifting away was probably good. It reduced the temptation to say anything stupid.
Is there going to be a Halloween party this year? Hrm. Good question. "Maybe if you want to organize it again," he decided. "We're a lot shorter-staffed than we were last year, so who knows how many would turn up though..."
He considered this a bit more, then suggested, "Maybe we should throw a private party instead of an office party? Just invite a few friends. There's room at my house and we could give out candy to trick-or-treaters, or you could pick a place. Whichever."
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Oct 26, 2018 7:24:54 GMT -8
Post by Dasha Laska on Oct 26, 2018 7:24:54 GMT -8
Dasha frowned softly as she considered how much shorter staffed they were this year in comparison to last. She hadn’t actually seen the roster of who was still around since she had gotten back but even before she had left on her trip, their numbers had been shrinking. Well, maybe she’d just decorate or something rather than try and hash out a full party.
That was, at least, until Kai suggested a private party. That… actually sounded kind of nice if done well. They could hand out candy to trick or treaters and then watch movies thereafter. Actually, she had to wonder what scary movies were out right then. Maybe they could catch an actual movie in theaters on Halloween night.
But then, of course, there was always the possibility that they would be needed. The usefulness of an office party was that they could also keep an eye on the rest of Faraday and anyone who happened to cause a rukus during the festivities. If they were so short staffed, it might have actually been better to go out on patrol that night rather than stay in. It was probably safer for everyone involved if Interpol did their jobs before considering anything else and— “What has crime been like lately?” she asked after a moment cutting into her own thoughts as they happened.
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Oct 27, 2018 9:19:12 GMT -8
Post by Takeki Kaimana on Oct 27, 2018 9:19:12 GMT -8
Hm? Ahhh, yeah, good question. "Fortunately--"
As if on cue, a kid started running across the middle of the street about half a block away. "For fuck's-- Use the crosswalk!" Kai yelled. The kid cringed and yelled back a 'sorry', but Kai was hardly going to go after him for jaywalking.
"Anyway... It's been a bit slower too. The whole region's felt a bit sleepy lately if I'm being honest, but maybe that's just having gotten acclimated to everything now." He'd been here about a year, after all, hadn't he? What a crazy thing to think about. "Anyway, we can always be on call if anything really serious comes up. But I'm sure the local police can handle things for one night."
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Oct 27, 2018 13:16:59 GMT -8
Post by Dasha Laska on Oct 27, 2018 13:16:59 GMT -8
Fortunately? Dasha was expecting to hear that things had been going well, that peace had been maintained, that Niso Konto was put away and put behind them all for the most part. Therefore, she jolted fast when Kaimana suddenly swore. Blue eyes flashed forward just in time to see the person finish crossing and apologizing quickly. A small snort escaped from Dasha at that. Well if that was the worst of their problems, then everything was fine.
The mention of the whole region earned a small nod. “I’m glad…” It was such a sharp contrast to Era, but in that regard, Dasha was thankful. It was peaceful here. She appreciated that more now than she might have before. The assurance that they could still be on call in case anything major happened earned a small nod. That was enough for the moment. "A party sounds nice then..." she finished replying reaching to curl a few stray hairs behind her ear. They were not quite long enough to stay but not quite short enough to stop being a nuisance.
She probably didn't have time to go all out on any costume or anything, but then her closet was never exactly empty either. With the clothes she had and the slew of makeup at her disposal, anything was possible. Maybe she'd even go for like something akin to a Froslass for ghostly cold appearance. Hm...
Snowflake yawned pleasantly. Everything sounded good to her now that they were in a place that she wasn't constantly having to defend her trainer at every trip and turn. Dasha glanced sideways and rolled her eyes. Maybe she'd just carry a blade and do an Absol aesthetic.
...Wigs were certainly more accesable now weren't they? Something to ask Sam about. "I'll look into all the details later..." she finally decided aloud.
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Oct 30, 2018 7:57:28 GMT -8
Post by Takeki Kaimana on Oct 30, 2018 7:57:28 GMT -8
Kai nodded. "Sounds good." Thinking on it, he added, "Maybe we could even do it the day before Halloween or something, just in case we're more needed night of. Kid's pranks getting out of hand and whatnot." After all, they were adults. They could party whenever they wanted. You know, as long as it was still October. Partying on November 1st would be a travesty. What were they, animals?
Just then, Dasha's phone rang. When she looked, she would see it was from Nik, who happened to be watching their Starry Angel child that day. And when she answered it, the first words she'd hear would be, "Okay so don't freak out, but..." An excellent start to any conversation. "Angel might've evolved, or form-changed, or uh... something? I promise she's fine probably but she's smaller and quiet and I kind of can't move her now."
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Nov 25, 2018 6:08:49 GMT -8
Post by Dasha Laska on Nov 25, 2018 6:08:49 GMT -8
Dasha had opened her mouth only to pause when her phone rang. Pulling it from her pocket, she looked at the picture of who it was from for only a second before hitting the connection. “H—“ Don’t freak out? Dasha had immediately stopped walking. “But what?” Angel might’ve evolved? Or form changed or something— smaller and quiet and can’t m— “I’ll be right there,” her voice came somewhat sharp but with just a touch of assuredness.
The call was cut off as Dasha glanced sideways to Kai. “Something’s wrong with Angel.” Fuck. She’d sworn she was going to say Starry there, but she guessed the name was sticking harder with every usage. “I need to go check on her.” Already she was fishing out what Pokeballs she had on hand in an effort to see whether she’d ride or fly there. A slow whine escaped from Snowflake, and it was only then that Dasha registered she was there. “She’s not injured… I don’t think, anyways,” Dasha spoke not directly to Snowflake but not directly at Kai either. Maybe a little of both.
Ah, she did have Gamma, good. Already she was releasing him to look bewildered around.
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