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Jacinda Jesbar (jacindaj) wrote in undertherainbow,
@ 2008-04-01 19:02:00

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hattie jackson, jacinda jesbar, mark sloan, mia jesbar

Is there anyone who can explain why there seems to be numerous pranks played today? I wasn't very amused to find my car covered in whipped cream. Just what is April Fool's?

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kingofplastics
2008-04-02 01:24 am UTC (link)

Pardon me miss, I'd like to take a stab at explaining it to you.

Supposedly it has something to do with the vernal equinox celebration beginning March 25th and ending April 2nd. So the last day of the celebration, it was decided that pranks and hoaxes would be played.

Sounds like a pack of bullshit to me but eh whatever. I just try to keep my head down and my nose clean.

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	jacindaj 2008-04-02 01:30 am UTC (link)
	Just when I thought I'd heard of all Earth's strange customs, another one happens. Thank you for the explanation. I hope you weren't hit with any pranks today. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	kingofplastics 2008-04-02 02:59 am UTC (link)
	Also, consider yourself lucky it was whipped cream and not shaving cream. Because shaving cream will ruin a paint job faster than a kid with a handful of gravel. You're welcome, Miss...? And no, I wasn't. I'm too big and tough and scary for anyone to pull a pra- Damn it. I spoke too soon. You wouldn't happen to know how to get ink out of cashmere would you? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

jacindaj
2008-04-02 03:08 am UTC (link)

That's terrific. I suppose I should thank the group of kids that did this.

Ms. Jesbar, though you can call me Jacinda. And you are?

Big and tough and scary, huh?

I have a teenage daughter. I know how to get stains out of anything. Do you have any stain removers around? Try putting that on first. Then use a mild detergent and soak it in cold water -- just don't rub at the stain, I think that makes it worse.

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	kingofplastics 2008-04-02 03:22 am UTC (link)
	Well then Jacinda, it's a pleasure to meet someone whose name is as lovely as her face. I'm Dr. Mark Sloan. But please, just call me Mark. Yes, big and tough and scary. Rawr. I'll be sure to try it. What can I do to thank you for your invaluable advice? Dinner, perhaps? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	jacindaj 2008-04-02 03:27 am UTC (link)
	I... well, thank you. It's a pleasure to meet you, Mark. What are you a doctor of? Yes, I can see that. Scary enough someone pulled a prank on you just now. I... sure. That would be nice. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	kingofplastics 2008-04-02 03:48 am UTC (link)
	I'm a plastic surgeon. I do a lot of facial reconstructions on accident victims, but I'm also not a stranger to boob jobs, nose jobs, and lip plumpings. I also happen to be the Surgeon General of the US. Hey, it doesn't really count. It was my neighbor. He's a douche. May I pick you up say Friday night, around 7? How do you feel about Thai? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	jacindaj 2008-04-02 04:01 am UTC (link)
	Plastic surgery? Really? That's wonderful. But may I ask what the Surgeon General is? I'm not really from around here. And what does your neighbor have against you? Are you free Thursday instead? And I haven't had the opportunity to try Thai, though I've heard it's delicious. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

kingofplastics
2008-04-02 05:24 am UTC (link)

As the Surgeon General, I'm basically head of the Public Health department. I am the leading spokesperson on matters of public health. I also put out warnings about public health emergencies.

But enough about me, what is it you do? Tell me more about yourself. You said you had a teenager. How is it that someone as lovely as you could possibly be old enough to have a teenage daughter?

And Thursday is more than fine. The sooner I get to spend time getting to know you, the better.

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jacindaj
2008-04-02 05:44 am UTC (link)

That sounds like quite the responsibility. It must keep you busy.

Back home I owned a cargo shipping company that was mostly run by family. I was helping my nephew here with his new import/export shipping company before he disappeared, and then I sort of took over.

Are you always this flattering to women?

Yes, Cara is 17. I have a 25-year-old daughter too. Two of her, actually. The vortex brought two of her here from different realities, so now I have three daughters. I had Mia when I was young, at age 20, right after I married. I think the vortex aged me down several years, since I replaced a woman slightly younger than I was before. Not that I'm complaining, mind you.

So I could have suggested tomorrow night, and you'd be fine with the idea?

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kingofplastics
2008-04-02 06:05 am UTC (link)

It does. I'm also the head of plastics at Kent Memorial in New York. Thank God for Portkeys or I'd never get anything done.

So you basically run a company? How fascinating. You're quite a woman, Jacinda Jesbar.

I'll be honest, I'm a charmer. Some might even say a flirt or a womanizer. But I can honestly say I've never met a woman like you.

Whatever your age or number of children, you're stunning. And I'd be fine with you suggesting any night. Now even, if it weren't so late.

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jacindaj
2008-04-02 06:18 am UTC (link)

I understand. Portkeys save me from going crazy some days.

I took on more responsibility after Brodin disappeared, so I've been helping them run it. But it's not the same as it was back home. I'm looking for something different to do, to be honest. Both Mia's are on their own and Cara will be moving out next year. I'll have a lot more time on my hands.

And how do I know you haven't fed a lot of women that line? What makes me different?

Thank you. Does tomorrow night fit into your schedule? I'm free if you are.

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kingofplastics
2008-04-02 05:37 pm UTC (link)

I hope you find something you enjoy doing then to occupy your time.

I guess you can't know. You'll just have to trust me, and if you don't, you have every right not to. But you are different. You're the first woman I've had a conversation with that lasted longer than two comments before it devolved into one of us asking "your place or mine" or ended with me asking you out to dinner with the understanding that there'd be sex at the end of the night.

Don't get me wrong, I find you incredibly attractive, and if given the chance, I'd nail you into the floorboards, but I find that I would rather get to know you first. Find out what makes you tick. You're rather intriguing and you seem to be a woman of substance, not some vapid bimbo.

I'm free as well. I find that I'd be free for you anytime.

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Mark

jacindaj
2008-04-03 01:42 am UTC (link)

So do I. I'm sure I'll find something.

That's the sort of answer about trust I was hoping for. I don't generally trust strangers who say you can trust them.

I'm not trying to relationship dig, that's not what I'm here for, but I highly doubt I'm the first woman you've ever had a decent conversation with. I find you attractive as well, but I thought you were only what you seemed to be and what you've described. I sincerely hope I'm wrong.

I... thank you. For the compliments. It's been awhile since anyone made me blush like that.

I think I'd be free for you just about anytime, too.

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Jacinda

kingofplastics
2008-04-03 03:52 am UTC (link)

I won't lie to you, I've been a sheer and total jackass with women in the past. I've slept around, and I don't apologize for it, but I'm not proud of it either. It was just what I chose.

But I can tell you in all honesty that if I hadn't happened upon your post, I'd still be after the next piece of ass. With you, while I'm sure the piece of ass would be beyond excellent, I'm actually interested in what you have to say, not just what you've got on under your dress. I'm not lying when I say you're the first real woman I've had a conversation with.

Everyone knows my reputation. So when I talk to a woman, she assumes she knows what I'm after. Even if I'm after more. Thank you for recognizing that in me.

So how about now then, Ms. Jesbar? Late dinner and drinks in Chicago, maybe a walk along the river?

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	Mark jacindaj 2008-04-03 04:08 am UTC (link)
	I'm interested in hearing more about you, if you don't mind sharing. A lot of people are rarely what they seem to be. I've run into my fair share of people who are, but most people can't be described with only a label stuck on them. I'd love to. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	miaj 2008-04-02 01:33 am UTC (link)
	Prankster's holiday, mom. Not really a holiday, but it's more generally accepted to play pranks today than any other day. Besides Halloween. You need help cleaning off the car? (Reply to this) (Thread)

	jacindaj 2008-04-02 01:35 am UTC (link)
	This sounds like just your kind of day. Cara helped me clean it off, but thanks for the offer. We think it was some neighborhood kids playing a prank. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	miaj 2008-04-02 03:36 am UTC (link)
	I swear, I haven't pulled one single prank today. It was really a waste. If they do anything else, let us know and we can scare them off. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	jacindaj 2008-04-02 04:02 am UTC (link)
	It sounds like it. I'm sure we'll be fine. I raised you, didn't I? I know how to deal with kids who pull pranks. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Mom miaj 2008-04-02 04:41 am UTC (link)
	So, are you flirting with that guy? ~~Or trying to, at least.~~ Is that a date? Seriously, is that a date? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Mia jacindaj 2008-04-02 04:42 am UTC (link)
	I'm... am I flirting? He's attractive. I might be flirting. I might be a little rusty at it. I don't think so, Mia. It's just dinner. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Mom miaj 2008-04-02 05:01 am UTC (link)
	Yeah, you are, but it's like flying a ship. You'll remember how in no time. Mom, I'm pretty sure he's into you. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Mia jacindaj 2008-04-02 06:12 am UTC (link)
	Right. I can only hope the flirting skills you have are somehow genetic on my side of the family. He seems to be. You really think so? He seems genuine. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Mom miaj 2008-04-02 06:26 am UTC (link)
	You're doing fine, Mom. It's okay to be nervous. It's good to be a little cautious, too. Want me to run a background check on him? He seems to be genuine, but if he's not, he's gonna need his own plastic surgeon if he hurts you. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Mia jacindaj 2008-04-02 06:52 am UTC (link)
	No, you don't need to run a background check on him. This isn't like home. He seems very genuine. If you threaten him, Mia, you'll only be doing what Brodin does to you, and I know you hate that. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	hattie_notqueen 2008-04-02 04:36 am UTC (link)
	Whipped cream on your car? That's not very nice at all. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	jacindaj 2008-04-02 04:40 am UTC (link)
	That's exactly what I thought. However, I'm slightly grateful since I'm told it could've been worse with shaving cream, and as far as pranks go, I've seen a lot worse. The cream came right off with no trouble. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	hattie_notqueen 2008-04-02 04:44 am UTC (link)
	I'm not sure what would happen with shaving cream since my own um, experience with cars is not only rather new, but slightly unconventional. But I'm glad it came off without a problem. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	jacindaj 2008-04-02 04:56 am UTC (link)
	Thank you, I'm relieved there was no damage. What do you mean by unconventional, if you don't mind my asking? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	hattie_notqueen 2008-04-02 04:58 am UTC (link)
	My... well, my boyfriend is a car. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	jacindaj 2008-04-02 05:00 am UTC (link)
	He is a car? Is this one of those cases where a vehicle shows up here as a human? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	hattie_notqueen 2008-04-02 05:03 am UTC (link)
	He's occasionally a human anyway through a chance meeting with- It doesn't matter. He's usually a shiny, black 1982 Trans Am. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	jacindaj 2008-04-02 05:21 am UTC (link)
	Knowing this place, I wouldn't be surprised if he showed up as a human. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	hattie_notqueen 2008-04-02 05:24 am UTC (link)
	He goes back and forth? We're um... expecting. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	jacindaj 2008-04-02 06:12 am UTC (link)
	You're... Wow. Congratulations! That's terrific. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	hattie_notqueen 2008-04-02 06:13 am UTC (link)
	Thanks. It was a bit of a shock to us, too. (Reply to this) (Parent)