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003: stuffed in Davy Jones's locker (forward dated to friday)
(A. 1445 Mitchell)
[Eridan wasn't really a morning person to begin with, and the constant nightmares have not been helping issues, either. He arrives at the breakfast table, eyes heavy, looking like he hasn't had a wink of sleep in days. The caffeinated beverage known as coffee does help matters, but it's not like he really knows how to brew a pot (besides, he's a hipster, we all know he'd be getting Alternian Starbucks)... So he'll just wait around, hoping someone will do it for him.]
(B. Mayfield High, later that day)
[School took forever to get through, as one would usually expect. One thing that certainly didn't help matters was that due to his glasses and his taste in clothing, he was usually a prime target for drone bullies. Being of alternian nobility did not matter much to them, and telling them that they're messing with the wrong sea troll often caused him to get his face in a toilet. You know, the usual. Awkwardly considering it as blackrom flirtation did not help matters, either. By the end of the day, it wasn't uncommon that Eridan be stuffed in a locker, and today was no exception. If you pass by one of the lockers, you can probably hear Eridan slightly whimpering, or yelling. Help him/laugh at him/ be stuck in the locker next to him?]
THIS IS FUCKIN' STUPID.
(C. The Malt Shop, even later)
[Though, everything didn't matter because by the end of the day, Eridan had something he was looking forward to: a date, of all things. At least, that's what he thinks it was. He'll be pacing nervously, waiting for her to show up. Then again, he doesn't know who to look for, as all of this planning was done completely over the phone. It could be anyone.]
[Eridan wasn't really a morning person to begin with, and the constant nightmares have not been helping issues, either. He arrives at the breakfast table, eyes heavy, looking like he hasn't had a wink of sleep in days. The caffeinated beverage known as coffee does help matters, but it's not like he really knows how to brew a pot (besides, he's a hipster, we all know he'd be getting Alternian Starbucks)... So he'll just wait around, hoping someone will do it for him.]
(B. Mayfield High, later that day)
[School took forever to get through, as one would usually expect. One thing that certainly didn't help matters was that due to his glasses and his taste in clothing, he was usually a prime target for drone bullies. Being of alternian nobility did not matter much to them, and telling them that they're messing with the wrong sea troll often caused him to get his face in a toilet. You know, the usual. Awkwardly considering it as blackrom flirtation did not help matters, either. By the end of the day, it wasn't uncommon that Eridan be stuffed in a locker, and today was no exception. If you pass by one of the lockers, you can probably hear Eridan slightly whimpering, or yelling. Help him/laugh at him/ be stuck in the locker next to him?]
THIS IS FUCKIN' STUPID.
(C. The Malt Shop, even later)
[Though, everything didn't matter because by the end of the day, Eridan had something he was looking forward to: a date, of all things. At least, that's what he thinks it was. He'll be pacing nervously, waiting for her to show up. Then again, he doesn't know who to look for, as all of this planning was done completely over the phone. It could be anyone.]
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Well, this would be the place. I pick the best locations for these types a' things, don't I?
[Never mind Jade being the one to take him there in the first place...]
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Yeah...it's nice here. The sound of the water reminds me of home.
A-anyway...I should just be honest. I've noticed a sea change in you since we've been here. I like that. A lot.
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[he smiles back at her, this is really, really nice.]
Well I am tryin' to make a new wave in how I'm presentin' myself...I know I've been a bit of a' asshole in the past.
[Mostly to save himself from getting killed, but he'll leave that out for obvious reasons. Though it still doesn't stop him from blushing. Maybe this whole new way of being wasn't too bad after all...]
I thought things would be all awkward between us here an' I'd be havin' a tough time workin' back up to things an' redeemin' myself a bit. All things considered I should be quite grateful you're even gracin' me with your presence an' your patience.
Guess that's just how you are always lookin' out for the little guy.
[The smile on his face never faded through all of this, and it looks as genuine as ever.]
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Yeah. You have. But I reely have noticed you actively trying to change. It's a nice refreshing current.
I'm not going to lie, I thought it would be kind of awkward between us, too. But, well...it hasn't been. It's been like it was before all the bad stuff went down. I like it. A lot. Maybe it is like me, always looking out for everybody. But I don't think it's just that.
[She looks away for a moment, taking a deep breath.]
I think I'm starting to get flushed for you.
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About fuckin' ti-
[He stops himself for a moment. Don't want to fuck this up now...]
I- I mean...
Knew you'd be comin' around to that at some po-
[No... that doesn't work either]
Fef I think you've made me the happiest troll ever.
[as he just hugs her tightly. After everything he's done...He doesn't understand why still. Everything says that she should well up and hate him. Those he's killed still do...she probably doesn't know. He decides if it'd be in the best interest to let her know or not... but he doesn't feel ready to tell her yet. He is going to try, eventually. For the sake of him and the relationship, moreso than her sanity, obviously.]
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She doesn't know he killed her, no. If she did, she'd be freaking out right now. She'll need to find out eventually, but right now? She doesn't need to know. She's too busy being happy.]
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Sorry for bein' such a douchefish all a' the time.
[Said with a small chuckle, as he sighs happily]
Glad you're understandin' my need to turn over a new leaf. Figurin' goin' the route I was would only be gettin' me killed an' that's not somethin I don't want to be experiencein'. Not many people are givin' me the chance...
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[She chuckles, though. It's meant light-heartedly.]
Yeah. I'm really glubbing proud of you for trying so hard to turn over a new leaf. And I've got your back. I know it's not easy, but it's a brave thing to do to try.
[And there's another snuggle.]
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Thanks, Fef...
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It's not glubbing to be easy from here, you realize. But...I'm reely proud of how far you've swum already. I'm in your part of the ocean here.
[And then she does it - she wouldn't have gotten there this soon back home, but right now it doesn't matter. She tilts her head up, and softly kisses him. No sloppy makeouts here, just soft kisses.]
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Lettin' you down would be lettin' myself down too so I know I can't be failin' you. That'd be reely dumb a' me if I did. Though I don't think my pride will be lettin' me do so.
[he sighs happily, as he just enjoys the company of the girl he loves, snuggling under a tree.]
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I'll cull you out on it if you ship up at any point. I know it's going to be hard, but I...I also know you mean it this time.
...so what does this make us now?
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I guess this is makin' us matesprits.
Well I guess the humans would be callin' us girlfriend an' boyfriend but considerin' we're flushed for each other we're probably matesprits. I like the term better personally. Rolls off a' the tongue.
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And I like the word better, too. Glubs right off the tongue, doesn't it?
[And she draws a little heart in the air, right between them.]
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I guess we should be goin' on one a' those dates in order to be makin' it more ofishal...
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[oh gog now this is awkward what is dating halp.]
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...well, we can skip the movie part and do something else? But I'm all for trying out these sweets.