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Tweak says, "you have a lot going for you"

David Rose is very uninterested in that opinion. (eatglass) wrote in valloic,
@ 2021-07-31 23:59:00

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!: text message, ₴ inactive: alexis rose

Texts to Alexis Rose

>> Do you think anyone ever died in this room?
>> Because I just noticed this weird rust colored stain on the ceiling above the bed and it’s probably just like old water damage but I feel like it could be blood.
>> You obviously didn’t live in this apartment that long, did you meet the previous tenant? Do we know they weren't a serial killer?

>> Sorry, I’m not like, drunk, I just usually text Stevie when stupid shit like this keeps me up at night and I already forgot and tried her and I didn’t know who else to text.
>> I also tried to text Patrick again to see if he wanted tea or coffee on my way to the store earlier.
>> This is not the first time I've done either of those things and I don't even mean when I was trying everyone when I first got dumped here.

>> Oh my god rereading that it is so much more pathetic than being drunk would have been.

>> I’m so drunk, and I definitely smoked crack with a stranger behind an abandoned warehouse a couple minutes ago. Just piles of crack. Mountains of it. Bunch of big old crack rocks.

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	celebutante 2021-08-01 12:22 pm UTC (link)
	>> David, the crack thing is so not believable >> You wouldn't put your mouth on a stranger's crack pipe in a million years >> But whatever, if you're going to do drugs just pop pills like mom >> You're clearly having a crisis, so what can I do to help? (Reply to this) (Thread)

eatglass
2021-08-01 01:18 pm UTC (link)

>> Obviously it isn’t believable but I’ve put arguably worse things in my mouth Alexis.
>> That sounded bad but I was referring to strangers’ joints found under beds.
>> You know what, that actually sounds worse with the clarification. I need to start quitting while I’m ahead.

>> A crisis is a wild exaggeration. I’m having a moment.
>> I don’t know, I’ve just been sleeping badly here and I needed to get out of my own head a little. So you already kind of helped.

>> I hear neighbors sometimes but the apartment itself is too quiet.

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	celebutante 2021-08-01 01:27 pm UTC (link)
	>> Ew, David >> I don't need to know what objects or orifices you put your mouth on >> Well, I'm glad I helped a little >> But like >> Do you think you just need to get used to it or is Morningside not working for you? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

eatglass
2021-08-01 01:49 pm UTC (link)

>> I didn't actually mention the word orifices so technically those mental images are your own doing and I'm not sorry.

>> I don't know. Maybe I can get used to it?
>> It obviously isn't the same skyline so it's extremely stupid but between the views and tasteful decor it feels a little like my last place in New York.
>> I picked that place because I liked it! Being reminded of it should not fucking make me vaguely hate a completely innocuous apartment.

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	celebutante 2021-08-01 01:57 pm UTC (link)
	>> UGH >> Brainbleach.gif >> Anyway >> We've also both changed a lot since those days >> Like, you've for sure changed a lot >> So it makes sense to hate it >> Maybe add some of the 'now David' touches and see if you like it more? >> If you ever decide medieval-modern is more your vibe though, Skyhold is huge and has plenty of space (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

eatglass
2021-08-01 02:17 pm UTC (link)

>> I guess I knew that but didn't really realize how much until now?
>> I've definitely noticed it much more in you, but it's probably hard to notice those kinds of changes in yourself.

>> Okay, so I admit that I've been so focused on spending as little time here as possible that a bit of redecorating didn't even occur to me.

>> I think the medieval-modern vibe might be an uncomfortable reminder of that week I dated that sculptor from Queens who was a little too obsessed with Renaissance fairs.
>> But, um, thanks for the offer? Seriously. I might consider it depending on how the redecorating idea pans out.

>> Also your boyfriend seems nice. ~Love that for you.

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	celebutante 2021-08-01 02:46 pm UTC (link)
	>> It's a lot harder to notice them in yourself >> I definitely notice with you though >> It's like, all good changes >> Redecorating first and then see how you feel! >> There are lots of neat-o stores here >> Oh my god, isn't he? >> Cullen's the best >> I know he's been wanting to meet you (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

eatglass
2021-08-01 05:27 pm UTC (link)

>> You too. The changes being good I mean.
>> I like to think we're both at least marginally less horrible human beings than we were.

>> You'll have to direct me to some of those stores because apart from the obvious exception of ours, I've only found some passable stores and others that would make the original Blouse Barn look high end.

>> That can happen.
>> Just please let this meeting be in the form of an activity that isn't some like... hike. Or jousting match. I do not know what this man considers fun but as nice as he seems I'm still worried about the possibilities.

[After a short delay]
>> I was making a cup of chamomile in the probably vain hope that it would help me sleep and suddenly there's just a box of fucking coasters on the counter.
>> Dad's stupid motel coasters. The ones with fucking 'tweeters'.
>> What the fuck am I supposed to do with like five dozen of these fucking things?

>> Do not say sell them at the store because I don't care how ironically funny they are, they are not on brand.

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celebutante
2021-08-01 06:24 pm UTC (link)

>> Totally marginally less
>> And I'll send you a list of stores
>> Plus some potential meetup times for you and Skyhold
>> You can just come by, like, Cullen's not really into jousting for fun
>> He bakes an amazing custard-ey pie though!

>> Oh my god, Follow Us On Tweeters???
>> That's adorable!
>> Definitely keep some and there must be a way to upcycle the rest

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eatglass
2021-08-01 06:46 pm UTC (link)

>> I won't pretend to know what literal knights in shining armor do in their free time. He could have been really into jousting.
>> You are absolutely welcome to hint that he should make one of these amazing pies before I come, though.

>> Great, you and I can each keep a dozen and then I only need to figure out what to do with the other seven dozen. Because a copy of the order form was in the box and I undersold it, it's literally nine dozen.
>> There are over 100 coasters in this box.
>> Like, I will admit, this kind of made me feel better but the amount is excessive.

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celebutante
2021-08-01 06:52 pm UTC (link)

>> I will totally hint to him, except my hinting won't be at all subtle
>> You juuuust missed this like, pie contest that some of the Outlanders did
>> He won a ribbon for Most Unique pie or something, it was cute

>> There's an art center, they might be able to use them as supplies or something
>> I'm sure dad would be happy about the promotion for a motel that doesn't exist here and his boomer coasters being put to good use

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eatglass
2021-08-01 07:02 pm UTC (link)

>> What the fuck. Why do I miss a pie contest and get here in time for boring magic sports?
>> I feel like unique isn't always the most complimentary descriptor for food.
>> Like I would call Twyla's smoothies unique. But I trust that it was a good thing in this case because you don't have truly horrible taste in food.

>> They'll be about as useful for promoting the motel here as they were in the place where the motel existed. I don't know if you remember but they don't even have a 'tweeter' listed to follow.
>> The art center is a good idea though.

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	celebutante 2021-08-01 07:08 pm UTC (link)
	>> I'd say his pie is a million times better than the 'Surprise Me' smoothie >> It's not as sweet as regular pie, I guess, but I'd still recommend it >> I've been learning some more about cooking? >> I had help making him a strawberry shortcake for his birthday, but I did it >> I maybe know how to fold in cheese now >> No Tweeter, no Facebook >> Poor dad (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

eatglass
2021-08-01 07:28 pm UTC (link)

>> To make another Twyla comparison, at least I'm guessing his pie isn't a gamble of fruit or meat.
>> You didn't just go to a good bakery?
>> Who are you and what have you done with Alexis?

>> It's not like coasters are great advertising anyway, so the lack of any important information besides the business name didn't really make a difference.
>> How would you even use coasters to advertise, leave them in random bars and hope the patrons notice?
>> Obviously the coasters' 'true worth' was the laughter they inspired.

>> ...Thanks for humoring me in the middle of the damn night.
>> I know I basically said you were just a last resort replacement for Stevie but I'm not going to pretend that she wouldn't have spent ten seconds making sure there wasn't a real emergency and then told me to shut up and go to bed.

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	celebutante 2021-08-01 07:43 pm UTC (link)
	>> Not fruit or meat >> It's custard-ish >> And, god, I don't even know >> I think I prefer going to the store though >> Because ugh, baking is so messy >> If I hadn't of humored you, maybe dad's lame coasters wouldn't have shown up >> So like, you're welcome >> Anytime or whatever (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

eatglass
2021-08-01 07:58 pm UTC (link)

>> Thank fuck for that, I was starting to think you might be some kind of magic shapeshifter or something.
>> Like maybe you're just using Alexis' shape but you're the serial killer that definitely may have lived in this apartment because that stain is still there and it could still definitely be blood.

>> You keep being creepily sincere at me since I got here so it's kind of comforting that you obviously still don't like it when I try to be sincere either. Going off your awkwardness just now.

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celebutante
2021-08-01 08:02 pm UTC (link)

>> I don't even know how to handle myself when monsters are running loose, nevermind being a SERIAL KILLER
>> The stain may be blood though
>> I used to live next door to this guy named Ash and, yeah
>> He was covered in blood a lot

~~>>I walked you down the aisle when you got married--~~
>> Whatever
>> I'm not going to tell you I love you or anything
>> So don't expect it

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eatglass
2021-08-01 08:18 pm UTC (link)

>> Why was he covered in blood?
>> Don't answer that question I'm still hoping to sleep at least like ten minutes before it starts getting light out.
>> Ugh, this is the kind of thing you should just lie to me about.

>> Good, that phrase should be saved for special occasions, not just... thrown around like fucking confetti.
>> I already told you I love you like this year from my point of view anyway so you've definitely met your quota. Don't expect more from me either until your next birthday or other applicable holiday.

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