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I get up to plenty of enjoyable shenanigans all by myself, if you can't, that's your problem.

"I hope so. There's really not much point in staying here, though, is there?"

2015-04-25 00:48:59

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Oh yeah, like what?

"Yeah, you're right. It's best to leave them bicker."

2015-04-25 00:52:46

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Kicking down doors, watching the kid make an idiot out of himself, shit like that.

He nodded and went to the door, back towards the street. Then he looked back at Seculus. "You coming, angel guy?"

What? Oh. Me. "Yes, sorry." I tucked back my hair and followed the two of them outside, then paused and squinted. I couldn't see anything, it was too bloody dark, even with the lights. This hadn't been an issue back when I didn't have retinas.

2015-04-25 00:56:20

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Yeah, but I do that too and it gets boring after a while. Though, Terezi seems to help the boredom a bit.

Terezi took one glance back at Seculus before facing forward. Man, today was one hell of a day.

2015-04-25 01:01:56

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I would've given her a smile if it didn't hurt so much. In more ways than one. My eyes were adjusting, so I followed her red hoodie through the dim city streets, focusing on the sights instead of...well, everything else.

She's not so stupid. 'Cept for the fact that she's into the kid, of course.

Tassek reached out for her hand. Though maybe she wouldn't want to do that? She'd had a frustrating day, after all....

2015-04-25 01:07:24

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Yeah, but did you expect anything else? I mean, even I could see it happening.

Out of the corner of her eye, she saw Tassek reach for her hand. Without hesitation, she gently held his. No, not even a frustrating day could deny a hand holding session from him. It was too nice to turn down.

2015-04-25 01:12:10

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Oh. They were holding hands again. How sweet. I felt more detached, though, than when I had been in her other hand.

.............

Didn't really catch the build-up.

He smiled. He was glad that he could cheer her up with this at least.

2015-04-25 01:21:35

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...Well then you're obviously blind.

Yes, that was something he could always do, make her happy. She gave his hand a gentle squeeze as they walked, her eyes looking over what was going on in front of her.

2015-04-25 01:24:59

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Nah, just didn't care to watch. Too busy recovering.

He squeezed back, and then they arrived at her apartment. It really wasn't that long of a walk. "You want me to go in with you, or...?" He still didn't trust angel guy.

2015-04-25 01:31:10

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Oh yes. You're better now. Right?

"...Do you want to go in?" Of course she didn't want him to leave yet. Though, she did want to hear his opinion on it first.

2015-04-25 01:32:57

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Sure, mostly. Tightass packs a punch.

Of course he did. But it wasn't one of those 'I'll follow you to heaven and beyond' things, he had to be reasonable. He pulled out his phone to check the time. Definitely past time to get some sleep; class tomorrow would be horrible if he didn't. "....sorry. I need to head home. I'll see you tomorrow, though." He smiled, gave her hand one last squeeze, and turned to go back to his own building.

"Wait." He paused, and as he looked back I stepped towards him and gave him a tight hug. God, he only came up to my chin. I let go and crossed my arms awkwardly again. "...sorry. Just...always wanted to do that." He gave me a weird look, then left.

2015-04-25 01:38:17

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I'm guessing so. Well, at least now I don't think he could properly hurt you. Not for a while, at least.

"See you tomorrow." She then watched Seculus give Tassek a hug, a small smile spread across her face. It was nice to see everyone happy for once.

2015-04-25 01:47:01

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I watched him leave, then glanced up at Terezi's apartment building. Not quite as intimidating as when I'd been six inches tall, but still impressive.

Hell, if he wanted to, I'm sure he could find a way. Vengeful son of a bitch. Whaddya mean a while, he's not gonna magically go back to normal at midnight. He's more likely to turn into a pumpkin if you mutter some shitty alliteration.

2015-04-25 01:53:30

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Terezi stood at the door way for a moment before holding it open. "Coming?" She asked.

Yeah, you have a point there. I don't know, it just sucks being a shitty ghost that can't really posses anything or anything of that nature.

2015-04-25 02:02:59

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"....yes. Thank you." I nodded to her slightly before entering the lobby. The landlady gave me a suspicious look, though probably understandable, since I was a strange man coming in with a tenant who was obviously in a relationship. I gave her a forced comforting smile and she seemed to relax, though. Charisma. Something I surely have in abundance.

Yeah, yeah, sure. Bet you haven't even really tried.

2015-04-25 02:08:21

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"Just smile and nod anytime she says anything, it's what I do." She spoke to Seculus once they were out of earshot of the landlady.

I have too! It's just...very hard.

2015-04-25 02:10:40

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Smile and nod. Something I'd been doing for at least an hour straight now. And which I did again in response to her advice. Keep it together, Seculus, at least for now. Don't think about it. Don't think about anything. Just smile and nod.

It ain't /that/ hard, put some effort into it.

2015-04-25 02:12:48

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With more quietness, they made it into her apartment. "Home sweet home." She spoke once she entered the decently sized place.

Oh yeah? That's easy for you to say mister. I -can-do-whatever-the-hell-I-please.

2015-04-25 02:19:36

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It was just as nice as before. I sat on the couch and stared off into space blankly. What a nice couch. I could just sit here all day. And do nothing. Not even think. No thinking.

Cause I can, motherfucker. It's in the job description. Oh wait, I tore that up after I signed it.

2015-04-25 02:22:42

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Terezi sat down on the opposite couch. "Don't hurt yourself, kid." She finally spoke up after a moment or two of silence.

Oh yeah?! Well then....Well then teach me how to then!

2015-04-25 02:27:22

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What? How could I hurt myself just sitting...

.../dammit/, you made me think.

The lack of preoccupation left nothing else to come to mind and I broke down crying. I leaned forwards and buried my face in my arms, shoulders shaking with silent sobs.

Holy shit, Seccy. Anyway, it's not something a kid like you can just learn by example. Takes mad skill.

2015-04-25 02:32:13

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Wait, fuck. Dammit. "Shit, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to upset you." Good job, Terezi.

Well, then teach me. Skills must be learned, and what could be a better teacher than a master?

2015-04-25 02:35:23

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I tried to choke out an 'it's not your fault' but all that came was a whimper. She would understand, right? She knew what it was like to be dragged away from everything you've ever known, turned into something else, and then shoved into a world where you don't belong.

No, /mad skill/ comes naturally. Can't be learned. Also different species and shit. Your flattery won't work on me.

2015-04-25 02:42:48

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Slowly she reached over and place a hand on his shoulder for comfort. Yeah, she did know that feeling all too well.

Well this "mad skill" can't be that much "skill" if it only comes naturally. I guess you really aren't that great at it, then.

2015-04-25 02:49:38

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I felt her hand on my shoulder. It was slightly comforting, but it didn't change things. I was stuck here, this way, whether I liked it or not. And I was a nuisance.

WHAT'D YOU SAY.

I WORKED FOR FUCKING CENTURIES TO GET THIS GOOD.

2015-04-25 03:00:03