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Diego Morales is a leaky indie folk faucet. 💧 (morale) wrote in gooseberry,
@ 2016-12-29 10:10:00

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! journal, cecil honeychurch, diego morales, ravinder dhaliwal

Written after Ravi goes home.
I feel like shit today. I might be catching something, so here's your warning: no one let me into kissing games when we go back to school next week. Keep your lips off me.

[Warded to Cecil]

I saw you writing comments so I know you were reading it.

Are you okay, man?

[Warded to Ravi]

Thanks for coming. I had a lot of fun. I'm kind of disappointed it was just one night, but we might have ended up completely hating one another, so it was the best plan at the time. (You weren't just pretending not to hate me, right???)

Also I wanted to say that... I'm glad the anon post didn't completely ruin things. It was easier being with a friend. So I'm glad we got to hang out during it.

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	rageahol 2016-12-29 12:29 pm UTC (link)
	Babe Is that a challenge Because that sounds like a challenge and I will absolutely not keep my lips off you (Reply to this) (Thread)

	morale 2016-12-29 12:40 pm UTC (link)
	I'm a plague carrier and I'm not even a cute girl, Riley. It's not worth it. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	qnnc 2016-12-29 01:28 pm UTC (link)
	But that's what makes it a true Azurcrest Welcome! (This is a joke, obviously I don't want you to get anybody sick. Get well soon, Morales.) (Reply to this) (Thread)

	morale 2016-12-29 02:06 pm UTC (link)
	In that case, be ready to pucker up when you see me again, Cunningham. (I'm also joking, please don't kiss me.) (Reply to this) (Parent)

paladins
2016-12-29 01:38 pm UTC (link)

Oh dear. Now I'm very sorry that someone bullied you into showing him the sights around Moab for hours and hours in December. I hope you're feeling better soon, Diego. Remember to drink plenty of fluids.

[Diego]
If you promise that you don't hate me for talking your ear off about David Lynch (and also Kafka and Murakami and who knows what else I'll ramble about when I've had too much coffee), then I swear to you, Diego Morales, I will not hate you for being an excellent host and a good friend.

I'm glad too. Thank you for inviting me, Diego. I had a [...] really nice time. Truly.

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morale
2016-12-29 02:43 pm UTC (link)

I know. He was really mean about it. He kept saying please and thank you but I could see the threats behind his ~~big brown~~ eyes. [...] I'll go get a glass of water.

[Ravi]
Come on, I loved it. Was I not there listening intently, brewing the coffee, ignoring that it was like... Jesus, like, 3 AM? Whatever. It was fun.

I'm glad. You should come back sometime. My moms love you. It's like you were designed by MACUSA Unspeakables to be the perfect young man, everything a parent dreams of. I mean, I know better, but Ofelia and Johanna fell for it. 👍

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paladins
2016-12-29 10:33 pm UTC (link)

Thank you. Excellent choice. What always works for me is warm water with lemon juice and honey. Maybe add some ginger, if you have that on hand? My mother swears by warm milk and turmeric, but the taste is... somewhat intense. [...] I'm sorry. Am I fussing too much again?

[Diego]
3:21 AM, to be exact. I was shocked. Really, you shouldn't have let me keep you up. We're going back to a rigid school schedule in a matter of days.

No no no no. Your family was astoundingly kind. I'm sure even the least well-behaved of your friends would've been perfect when treated with such hospitality.

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morale
2016-12-29 11:17 pm UTC (link)

A little. [...] But I like it. Please, go on. What else should I do to stay healthy?

[Ravi]
Oh my god. You're making up that time stamp. You have to be. But don't worry, I'm the kind of guy who always stays up late and sleeps in.

Only because Ofelia gives you that look and you know if you're not well behaved she's going to lock me in the basement and not let me hang out with anyone ever again.

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paladins
2016-12-29 11:30 pm UTC (link)

[...] Get a lot of rest. Please. Don't let anyone keep you up until 3 AM.

[Diego]
Would I, the most trustworthy prefect you know, lie to you? And now I know you're trying to make me worry about you. What about breakfast, Diego? Three square meals a day?

I found your mother to be quite charming and personable. Who am I to argue with a parent about their parenting skills? But yes, of course. Ofelia was the sole reason I was not an absolute hellion when I was over. I couldn't bear the thought of you locked away in a dungeon.

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morale
2016-12-30 11:16 am UTC (link)

What if they're really interesting, though???

[Ravi]
You are not the most trustworthy prefect I know. You've accepted alcohol from me twice and made my mom think I was asking her for porn. But for the record, I eat ~~pretty healthy, I have to because working out as much as I do is pretty~~ mostly candy and one time vegan food confused me.

You'd come rescue me, though, right? Like, you'd put on your larping clothes and come get me?

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paladins
2016-12-30 11:50 am UTC (link)

They'll still be interesting when you're healthy, Diego. Or maybe not. Perhaps you only thought so because of sleep deprivation.

[Diego]
I told you, I forgot about those scenes. That is, I remembered it was part of the story, of course, but at the time, I was thinking about music, not... that. Should I ~~get down on my knees and~~ apologize profusely once again for embarrassing you?

Mostly candy? Somehow I doubt that, Diego. I saw you ~~last night~~ during the Polar Bear Plunge, if you recall.

I'm not sure your mother would be convinced by seeing me in all my leather armour. It might simply confirm to her that you should be kept away from your strange, troublesome school friends.

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morale
2016-12-30 12:22 pm UTC (link)

Huh, interesting theory. I'll have to test it sometime. I'll see if I can get them to discuss movie themes with me during daylight hours. Like, we could really get deep about The Fox and the Hound 2.

[Ravi]
I'm never going to stop teasing you about that. It was the best thing to happen to me all break. ... Well, second best. ... Wait, third best.

Oh no, now you're embarrassing me again. Can't a guy catch a break???

I think she'll just realize you're a huge nerd.

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paladins
2016-12-30 03:34 pm UTC (link)

You'll have to be the resident expert on The Fox and the Hound 2; I'm not sure they've seen it. Although, have you read the original novel? The author had a fascinating life. Did you know he once worked in a circus as a sword-swallower and fire-eater?

[Diego]
Thank you. I'm glad to only be ranked third best. It means there's a chance you'll forget about this.

Now you know the true danger of being my friend. Endless embarrassing comments. You should get away while you can.

You say that like it wasn't obvious already. I gave her a brief history of viticulture in India when I met her and Johanna. I suppose I was nervous.

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morale
2016-12-30 04:13 pm UTC (link)

I had no idea. That's really cool. I mean, all I know is that the first one is beautiful and sad, a tragic story about life tearing two people apart and the cruel burden of society and prejudices. And the second one is a travesty cashing in on cute baby animals. [...] I haven't read the novel though, no.

[Ravi]
No, no, just being accused of looking for lesbian porn is number three. You and my new tattoo are either one or two. I'm not actually sure which is winning.

Oh no, it's too late for me. I endured a whole dinner watching you alternate between teasing me and demonstrating that you kind of know everything. If I wanted out, you'd know it by now.

Really? There's no reason to be nervous. They really like you.

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paladins
2016-12-30 10:14 pm UTC (link)

Now I want to hear the Diego Morales commentary of The Fox and the Hound 2.

The novel is quite... dark. My first impulse was to say you wouldn't like it, but given that beautiful description of the first movie, perhaps you might. It's meant to be more realistic. No childhood friendship between hunter and prey. If I recall correctly, the author studied a mated pair of foxes he kept, and also the behaviour of foxes in the wild, to inform his novel.

[Diego]
Your very nice tattoo wins. It's with you 24/7, whereas you only tolerated my presence for a day. If it had been more than that, you would not even be considering me for the top 3.

Ha. "Kind of" being the operative term there. Enough to have an opinion on everything, but not enough to be an expert on anything. ~~I still can't believe you don't think I'm annoy~~ [...] But if you insist, Diego, I will do my best to continue embarrassing you.

Do they? I'm glad. I always try too hard to impress parents. It comes with being an incurable goody two-shoes.

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morale
2017-01-01 11:49 pm UTC (link)

Maybe the school has a copy. You know, if you're not too busy studying.

I kind of like dark things. Or sad things. I mean, not like other people do, I guess. I don't live and breathe it or anything. I should try and read the book, though. Do you like it?

[Ravi]
I think I could have handled one more day. Anyway, you still rank above getting teased mercilessly by Johanna.

I don't know, I learned a lot from you. I listen to tons of Muggle music, but I don't watch a lot of their movies. You made me want to start. I'm not a storyteller, but there's cooperation between the soundtrack, background noise, visuals, and the story. It's just that I don't usually have anyone to talk to about it.

I won't tell them about my campaign to corrupt you.

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	adorbs 2016-12-29 03:20 pm UTC (link)
	Hmmm not an excuse, anymore, we have Mr. Elmasry's Magic Potion! (Reply to this) (Thread)

	morale 2016-12-29 11:14 pm UTC (link)
	Ugh, sounds like I'm stuck making out with my classmates indiscriminately. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	adorbs 2016-12-29 11:28 pm UTC (link)
	Only if you want to and were being held back by evil germs. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	morale 2016-12-30 11:11 am UTC (link)
	I think I'm going to try and do a little less of it. Change of pace, you know? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	adorbs 2016-12-30 11:28 am UTC (link)
	Change is good sometimes. AND the Discriminate Makeouts Only Club is actually not that bad!! 90% less quarantine! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	morale 2016-12-30 12:16 pm UTC (link)
	That is a nice perk! So, no regrets leaving the swinging singles life behind? Did you get to see your boyfriend over the break? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	adorbs 2016-12-30 01:22 pm UTC (link)
	No regrets EVER. Well. For this kind of stuff I mean. I did and he still is amazing and I may just actually stay with him after break like who needs school anyway. How is the rest of your break!? Other than sick; any good things!? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

morale
2016-12-30 04:05 pm UTC (link)

Hay hi to him from all your curious schoolmates.

Well, I'm grounded. So no New Year's party for me, which sucks. I debated sneaking out but my parents are really mad at me. I might try asking again since I've been well behaved, but it'll be a "home by 10:00 and you had better not even smell vaguely like alcohol" sort of thing. BUT YOU ASKED FOR GOOD THINGS. Uh, Ravi came and visited. That was fun.

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adorbs
2016-12-30 05:32 pm UTC (link)

I willlll! I'd take a pic but I think he likes the mystery at this point.
Ewww omg I'm sorry :( I hope they let you out. You could also totally hide alcohol via ALSO eating a lot of pizza so they can't smell it. Not that I encourage this! It's actually only worked once!
Hmm yes that is happy enough that it makes up for this otherwise sick/grounded TRAGIC DUO. Did you have fun!?

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	morale 2017-01-01 11:55 pm UTC (link)
	We need to at least learn his name. The suspense is killing me. TEMPTING but I think I'm going to try to just behave myself for once. It's weird being the only sober one at a party, though. Yeah, a lot of fun. It's not too cold here so there was a lot of the outdoors involved. (Reply to this) (Parent)

Diego/Cecil

choneychurch
2016-12-29 09:19 pm UTC (link)

I wasn't for most of the night, but Levi started glancing through before we went to be sleep so I did too. I [...] honestly hate that it's like this. The Anonymous Post is a good opportunity for us all to connect to each other, but it always turns into bullying and antagonizing instead.

But. Yeah. I'm fine. I don't like to read things like that about Levi and me, but it doesn't bother me like it used to. I believe in what we have and I believe in Levi; I don't care if the whole school thinks he's going to cheat on me or that I'm too boring to keep him happy or that it's 'only a matter of time' because we don't make sense together. Because it's our relationship and nobody else has to understand it. You know?

[...]

I'm sorry, Diego. I know this isn't something you want to talk about. But I'm all right and you don't need to worry; that's all I meant to say.

[...]

How're you doing?

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Diego/Cecil

morale
2016-12-29 11:27 pm UTC (link)

I have this theory that the first few big topics set the tone of the rest of the post. So, like, next time, I'm going to try and take control of the post. Write some nice things. Get some good stuff started. I can't stop people from being assholes but I'm pretty sure I can soften the blow.

Anyway. [...] If I didn't want to talk about it I wouldn't have asked. And I am worried, sorry. You can't stop that. [...] Look, I can't lie to you, sometimes I don't get you and Levi either. I mean, not nearly to the degree or for the reasons that some people don't get it. I hope you believe me when I say that. But if you're happy then that's all that really matters. I guess I'm just [...] protective of you? I don't want you to think it's a jealousy thing. Ugh. I'm sorry.

Oh, me? I'm good. I'm fine. Ravi got kind of fucked up about things too but we just did other stuff once we realized the anon post got bad and both of us were upset. I tried to do the whole SAY SOMETHING NICE thing but by then he wasn't even reading it.

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Diego/Cecil

choneychurch
2017-01-01 04:28 pm UTC (link)

That's a good idea and definitely worth trying. You're right that we can't stop anyone from being nasty if that's their aim, but having that not be the first thing that people see could go a long way.

I do believe you, Diego. And I understand wanting to take care of your friends; I'm lucky to have someone that cares about me as much as you do. But I don't understand what's so difficult to get, honestly. Levi and I are different, but being different isn't always the same thing as being incompatible. Maybe it's hard to see from the outside, but we just fit. And I am happy. [...] And I trust him. Even if it seems like nobody else does. I know he won't cheat on me. I know he won't hurt me. If this doesn't work out, it won't be because of anything like that. You don't need to protect me from Levi.

I'm sorry you had to deal with that. I know there was no shortage of cruel things written this time, about both of you and about everyone else. I'm not surprised that Ravi took it hard. He's one of the kindest people I known and he always tries so hard to keep anyone from getting hurt by that mess. But I'm glad you were together and could help each other through it. [...] I hope that didn't ruin your visit with Ravi, though?

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Diego/Cecil

morale
2017-01-02 12:04 am UTC (link)

I guess we'll find out, huh?

I don't think you need protecting from Levi, that isn't what I mean. I don't think he'd actually do anything. I know he wouldn't. He loves you, you love him. And being different's not bad? But... Okay, for instance, if Levi were dating Mina (ignore the logistical improbability of this scenario from all angles) there are some [...] things he says that I'd have a hard time with.

He wanted to fight for people, and that's admirable. He was angry more than hurt. People were kind of shitty to him when he said who he was, and the whole thing about being the #1 repressed student, but like... the worst I got was being called a mess and "easy", and that's not exactly off base.

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	misssperfect 2016-12-30 07:50 am UTC (link)
	So no back to school hugs either then? Boo! I hope you feel better though. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	morale 2016-12-30 11:12 am UTC (link)
	I'll wrap my gross face up in a scarf and then give you a hug. Deal? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	misssperfect 2016-12-31 10:56 am UTC (link)
	Deal! Are you having a good break? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	morale 2017-01-01 11:49 pm UTC (link)
	Yeah, it's been okay. I'm grounded, but mostly that just means I'm mildly bored. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	sneakoscoped 2016-12-30 06:32 pm UTC (link)
	~~And here I was hoping to kiss you a~~ Hope you feel better, Diego! (Reply to this) (Thread)

	morale 2017-01-01 11:50 pm UTC (link)
	Thanks, Penny. Melodrama aside it's probably just a cold. (Reply to this) (Parent)