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Post by Firebringer on Feb 25, 2021 9:18:59 GMT -8
As soon as Archie mentioned 'party' she knew where this was going. In fact, with Archie, she always seemed to know where he was going with something. It was actually kind of horrifying, because people shouldn't be that predictable. Of course he was going to force her into a situation where it would be weird or like... give the wrong idea if she said no.
Actually, she wanted to say yes. Like immediately. But she also didn't want Archie to have the satisfaction of that. But, did Riley want to go with her? What if they say no? What if she's been building all of this blah in her head and- and... Urgh. Sadness. Should I just start playing Sound of Silence once this goes horribly wrong? I have access to the music.
"Archiiie. Why can't you just let something happen naturally?" Fire groans before taking a sip of her drink. "It is nice that you want to help, but forcing things is what causes things to crumble. You start putting magicks into it or pushing people into rooms together expecting fire to erupt, it doesn't work. And it isn't authentic. I want authentic like-" like Imbolc. That was authentic. That is what I want. I want to just fall together with them and have it be as natural as breathing.
"I can ask them to a party myself, thank you very much. If I feel like it. You don't get to make that decision for me. And I swear to god, if you use Spring magicks to make me do something unwillingly, you will be beaten to a pulp. It's-" personal. violating. Like when Kai made her feel all of that wrath just explode. Channel it. It was terrifying. She wanted control.
"Just, let me do it myself." But they said 'no strings'.
Being just friends isn't bad. It's a good thing. And if it blossoms... then a base of friendship is necessary. Maybe I'm just building up emotions too fast.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2021 9:46:54 GMT -8
“I’m just saying - this…”
He made a motion towards her with his hand. “Is a good attitude to have. Natural is fine, fun, and I get that - but natural tends to lead to the safe choices. Didn’t I just drop this proverb? As your semi-Agent for an upcoming Charity event I am here to say take the plunge, because you can’t let that fire I mentioned die because you just played it safe.”
Sure he got admonished - but it wasn’t like it was affirming. He may have had to take the lick but if she ended up doing something for herself she would be better for it. There was nothing quite like seeing someone shed the ball and chain that kept them down, that kept them from actually doing what they wanted to do. “So, you want to be authentic? Be authentic, everything you do is authentic, what am I going to do, twist your arm? You can literally crush me like a soda can. So I mean at risk of copyright infringement - just do it - for yourself. You’ll find it is liberating.”
There was a spark there, all he had to do was sprinkle in mention of the Moth and the Elemental had leapt on it, making that the focus. That was the good stuff - he hoped she would take the advice and come out and have a night where she wasn’t babysitting and actually just living for herself. How she made that conclusion - well that was on her, but it was about the destination. Strong King - ArchieToday at 9:38 AM B&B How you feelin' Fire? Wits + Empathy shenanigans @dicecord-CoD roll 6 Dicecord-CoD BOT Today at 9:38 AM @strong King - Archie rolled 6 dice and got 2 successes. 8 5 5 6 8 5
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Post by Firebringer on Feb 25, 2021 21:31:55 GMT -8
"My ability to have fire in things I'm already passionate about has nothing to do with my ability to ask people out." Again, she squints her eyes at Archie, "Wanting things to go down naturally is not playing it safe. Naturally means giving people the choice to do things on their own, without outside influence. But whatever justifications you want to give the meddling. Reminds me of little old ladies, gossiping and plotting to marry of their daughters."
She pauses, "What was it my friend's nana called it? Being a Yenta?" She sticks out her tongue at him.
Fire is like an open book suddenly to Archie. For some odd reason, it's like her soul is just out in the open. Maybe it has to do with her being taken off guard or just how stressed out she has been about everything since Imbolc, but she is like an easy to read divination fire.
The Elemental is confused in her feelings. The way she feels for Riley has come on hard and fast - almost supernaturally fast. The problem doesn't seem to be her though. She feels like Riley isn't interested in the slightest. Mixed signals and something... something big is pestering her. Holding her back. What it is isn't the most clear, but a concept or words is possible.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2021 21:55:37 GMT -8
“You are thinking Shadchan, who gets their shadchanus gelt - that is a matchmaker. What you are talking about is Yente who was pretty much a Shadchan from Fiddler on the Roof. But I am not here to fight you on it - I am just saying I have seen my fair share of natural get people nowhere before they had to have that helpful boot in the ass. And mark my word - I was getting my shadchanus gelt I would have dialed already and passed you the phone leaving you to awkwardly answer, as you probably internally scream about it.”
He had pulled his phone out while he spoke and holding it between his thumb and the rest of his hands showed her that he had the contact information open but the phone was indeed not ringing, just as he said it would.
“Cross the Rubicon, seize the day, yadda yadda - or else the world will leave you behind Fire. You are one of the last people I would want to see that happen too. You are a good hearted person trying their best to do what is right - and that is admirable. I wish I had as proactive of a heart as you did - might be able to do something other than work myself to an early grave. Either way if you want to keep going or not, up to you - on this sensitive matter I am under contract until I finish this drink.”
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Post by Firebringer on Feb 25, 2021 22:53:02 GMT -8
Danica purses her lips for a moment and sighs, "Alright, mom, gees." although saying that word suddenly put a bad taste in her mouth. Calling Archie her mother was actually quite the insult, even though she had not meant it that way in the slightest. "I'll, I'll talk to them. Just stop being a butt."
Wow, that was an insult she hadn't used since like middle school. Though, it was probably for the same reason. Someone trying to convince her to do things she wasn't sure she was ready for.
"Do you want any more scones?" she asks. Honestly, it wasn't like she hated the advice all that much, she just didn't like feeling backed into a corner. Still... hope seemed to be her virtue, whether she liked it or not. You'd think it would be Justice or something. But no, all her actions are based on the hope of things being better tomorrow.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2021 8:44:26 GMT -8
“I’ll trust you on that front. If you feel like you need to yell at me for bad advice send me a coffee with an angry face emoji and I will brace myself. The least I can do is take my licks if I have them coming - it will be like a Tuesday.”
He tipped his coffee to his most forgiving of Barista’s
“And don’t look at the coin from one side either - both have value. Don’t let people take your spoons away or else when you need them most you will be left asking where all your spoons went. Self care, right?”
Scones she says?
“What do you recommend?”
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Post by Firebringer on Feb 26, 2021 9:27:46 GMT -8
Why is Archie giving decent advice? I'm supposed to want to punch him in the face right now. Then she wonders if she should just channel her inner Rowan...
She decides to just take a final sip of her drink before saying, "Cran-orange is the best. I will fight people. Tis a hill I will die on." and with that she cracks a bit of a grin, "Okay, no. But actually. You wouldn't think to put them together, but it is perfect."
Without asking if he'd want one or not, "Warmed or nah?"
It was clear she didn't particularly care about the gifting food from work. Wasn't like she didn't get to just take home what she felt like within reason anyway.
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