Re: 005; text

[keychained]

[even though Sora always has, and always will believe his mantra that there is no such thing as never seeing a friend again-- enough so that it's a sentiment he's willing to share with the rest of the network-- some days and some unexpected goodbyes are just plain harder than others.]

[it's part of the reason why it's well into the afternoon and he's still in his pajamas, and on and off beneath the covers and staring off some distance, lost in thought. Sora had managed to keep to himself for most of last week, and has made a point not to not bring up any behavior he might have witnessed with Riku, but... now that it's all worn off, he just feels miserable. too many people to miss. thinking about how Kairi isn't here is an intrusive thought he can't seem to really shake, either.]

[still, unkempt as Sora is today, he still manages to arrive at one conclusion that... takes the edge off, at least: it's all right to be sad. it's all right to hurt, especially when you lose someone that means the worlds to you, even if it's been a while... but now's a good reminder as any that there are still people here that he loves, and needs to stay with. meeting the rest again will happen when the time is right. right?]

[to that end, everyone Sora has ever spoken with, even if it was just once or twice, and... well, even if they didn't speak on very pleasant terms, might find a text message popping onto their 'gears:]

Are you still here?

Hi.


[bonus private text to Heather Mason]

Heather? We need to talk.

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[usedsuitup]

Yeah, I'm still here.

[He does not recognize this number.]

[keychained]

Hey! Been all right?

[that is quite all right, Barney, Sora is going to fix that.]

[usedsuitup]

Yeah, guess so. Things are okay.

What about you?

[keychained]

I'm okay. This place is just really frustrating sometimes, you know?

[usedsuitup]

Yeah, I know. People leaving and showing up and weird happy songs floating through.

Makes you kind of wish for something normal.

[keychained]

The happy floating songs are really about as normal as this place gets, to be honest.

[usedsuitup]

Unfortunately.

I miss when normal used to be hang out with my friends at a bar and try and pick up a girl.

[keychained]

Pick up a girl?

[usedsuitup]

[I am so so sorry]

Yeah, you know. Let get a girl to go out with you, and then sleep with you.

LMFAO

[keychained]

[fffffbbbbttthhhh there goes his brain, deflating like a balloon.]

Oh, uh. I've never. Done that before.

[usedsuitup]

Really? You haven't flirted before?

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[adamant]

He's fifteen.

text;

[usedsuitup]

That's old enough to flirt.

[But he'll keep that knowledge in mind. He's learning, see!]

text;

[adamant]

Not old enough for the other thing.

text;

[usedsuitup]

I know, I know, I'll keep it clean.

It's not an uncommon thing you know.

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[adamant]

It is where I'm from. And presumably where he's from, as well. I'd appreciate it if you did.

[Good little boys and girls wait until marriage! Or at least long-term commitment.]

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[usedsuitup]

[Dude, that is only something to consider once you're 30]

Fine, fine. It's not like I was gonna go into the details anyway.

But someone has given him the talk right?

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[adamant]

Unless you're a close friend of his, that's honestly none of your business.

[And no one's a close friend of Sora's without Leon knowing of them, so. Also Leon...may have to check up on that question after this conversation. Sob.]

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[islandshore]

Don't even go there.

[keychained]

No, I meant

The other thing!

[usedsuitup]

The sleeping with girls thing?

[Just. Gotta clarify. Because you know. Vague threats over text message.]

[keychained]

Yeah. That one.

[usedsuitup]

What about it?

[keychained]

I've never really been in that kind of situation before.

[usedsuitup]

It's something that usually doesn't come until later really. After you've dated for a bit with a girl you like.

[The threat of Leon weighs heavy on his mind]

It's something a kid like you doesn't really need to worry about.