( he’s turning red in the face, waving the last wisps of magic away as if they were smoke. despite that, he seems somewhat pleased. )
i JUST said i wasn’t jealous.
i JUST said i wasn’t jealous.
December 3, 2025 at 3:29 PM
( he’s turning red in the face, waving the last wisps of magic away as if they were smoke. despite that, he seems somewhat pleased. )
i JUST said i wasn’t jealous.
i JUST said i wasn’t jealous.
… you don’t need to do all that. besides, i’m Not jealous. ( said a little too defensively to be convincing )
December 3, 2025 at 7:54 AM
… you don’t need to do all that. besides, i’m Not jealous. ( said a little too defensively to be convincing )
when you talk to him you speak like some kind of… town crier. what in the hells do you two talk about anyway?
December 3, 2025 at 6:17 AM
when you talk to him you speak like some kind of… town crier. what in the hells do you two talk about anyway?
// i don’t think i’ve introduced myself properly on here. hi, i’m michael (he/him)! i’m 23 and i’m a full time grad student who works part time. if i miss a reply/a thread goes quiet, i appreciate your patience. please treat me super niceys
December 2, 2025 at 1:13 PM
( imagining rosie drinking and smoking and smiling to himself )
November 28, 2025 at 6:53 PM
( imagining rosie drinking and smoking and smiling to himself )
mm. right. well, thanks for that.
( still suspicious. but he’ll let it slide for now. he’ll find a way to pay them back. )
( still suspicious. but he’ll let it slide for now. he’ll find a way to pay them back. )
November 28, 2025 at 6:12 PM
mm. right. well, thanks for that.
( still suspicious. but he’ll let it slide for now. he’ll find a way to pay them back. )
( still suspicious. but he’ll let it slide for now. he’ll find a way to pay them back. )
. . . ( sigh. ) don’t give me that look. i’ve eaten enough today.
November 28, 2025 at 6:10 PM
. . . ( sigh. ) don’t give me that look. i’ve eaten enough today.
okay man. take your unseasoned chicken and boiled broccoli somewhere else.
November 28, 2025 at 6:09 PM
okay man. take your unseasoned chicken and boiled broccoli somewhere else.
… you’re actually going to make pork stew for a guy you just met?
November 28, 2025 at 6:08 PM
… you’re actually going to make pork stew for a guy you just met?
( chewing. swallowing. he’s still got manners. )
yeah. uh. thanks.
… why did you give me this, anyway?
yeah. uh. thanks.
… why did you give me this, anyway?
November 27, 2025 at 11:01 PM
( chewing. swallowing. he’s still got manners. )
yeah. uh. thanks.
… why did you give me this, anyway?
yeah. uh. thanks.
… why did you give me this, anyway?
it’s a very light meal.
November 27, 2025 at 8:59 PM
it’s a very light meal.
( cheeks flushing. heart racing. is this anxiety, or…? )
i wouldn’t dream of it.
i wouldn’t dream of it.
November 27, 2025 at 8:49 PM
( cheeks flushing. heart racing. is this anxiety, or…? )
i wouldn’t dream of it.
i wouldn’t dream of it.
never had dessert for dinner, i see.
November 27, 2025 at 8:46 PM
never had dessert for dinner, i see.
( he’s suprised, but he’s not pulling away. they’re the only person that can get away with doing shit like this. )
rui, i’m not that hungry. it’s fine.
rui, i’m not that hungry. it’s fine.
November 27, 2025 at 6:04 PM
( he’s suprised, but he’s not pulling away. they’re the only person that can get away with doing shit like this. )
rui, i’m not that hungry. it’s fine.
rui, i’m not that hungry. it’s fine.
you too? hells, can’t a man enjoy a meal in peace?
November 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
you too? hells, can’t a man enjoy a meal in peace?
right. but you don’t breathe enough to have a cigarette?
( io will remember that. )
( io will remember that. )
November 27, 2025 at 5:59 PM
right. but you don’t breathe enough to have a cigarette?
( io will remember that. )
( io will remember that. )
( suspicious squinting before he takes a nibble. and then another one. and then he starts eating in earnest, as if they might take the plate away at any moment. )
November 27, 2025 at 5:58 PM
( suspicious squinting before he takes a nibble. and then another one. and then he starts eating in earnest, as if they might take the plate away at any moment. )