Archive of Our Own ^beta

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Group Message between princess, bastodd, thegrassisgreener, xx___g0thxbitch___xx, and jeremie

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: if one more person asks if the tower is some kind of tree again im gonna scream?

xx___g0thxbXtch___xx: its just a digital tree! fuck off!

princess: what do you tell them?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I usually say it’s a tattoo I designed on my own

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: which isn’t teeeechnically true since it’s a lyoko tower

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: but whatever

thegrassisgreener: its not like its common design tho yumi…..

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: yeah but sometimes ya bitch doesn’t wanna deal w strangers asking about her personal tattoos!

bastodd: yeah ulrich, it really needles her

bastodd: get it?? needles?????? hahahahahahaha

thegrassisgreener has blocked bastodd from the chat

princess has unblocked bastodd from the chat

bastodd: why did you block me I’m sitting five feet from you??

thegrassisgreener: I’ve heard enough of your puns over the last few days

bastodd: you laughed! I just heard you!

thegrassisgreener: i didn’t wanna hurt your feelings

bastodd: liar!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: guys

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: come on

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I’m trying to complain here

thegrassisgreener: sorry yumi

bastodd: sorry!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: thank you.

princess: I know how you feel, yumi. I get a ton of questions about my hair on the daily, no one seems to believe it’s my natural color!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: thank you aelita!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: it’s frustrating!

bastodd: yeah the kids at work are a

bastodd: alKDJ dc iii

princess: hello?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: odd??

thegrassisgreener has blocked bastodd from the chat

thegrassisgreener: odd’s temporarily out of commission. he tried to take his shoes off when WE’RE SHARING A TRAIN COMPARTMENT

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: sigh.

xx___g0thxbitch___xx has unblocked bastodd from the chat

bastodd: thanks yumi

bastodd: glad to know someone here appreciates me

xx___g0thxbitch___xx : so, aelita, how long dyou think it’d take ulrich to pass out now that odd’s got his socks off?

bastodd: wow, I take it back

princess: hm… I’d say 30 mins, an hour at most.

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I was gonna say 15! their time apart has un-conditioned him

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: he’s weak now

princess: good point!

bastodd has blocked xx___g0thxbitch___xx and princess from the chat

thegrassisgreener: thanks odd, I was gonna block them if you didn’t

jeremie has unblocked princess and xx___g0thxbitch___xx from the chat

jeremie: Ulrich! Yumi! Odd!

jeremie: This is getting old.

thegrassisgreener: they were underestimating me!

bastodd: and insulting ME!

jeremie: I have work to do!

jeremie: You guys can’t keep distracting me with your nonsense!

thegrassisgreener: odd started it!

bastodd: hey! technically yumi started it!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: hey!

jeremie: Guys! I have work to do!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: sigh

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: can’t you just mute us?

jeremie: … Oh yeah

jeremie: I guess I can

bastodd: ahahaha

bastodd: classic Einstein

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: isn’t it like 0200 over there?

jeremie: Yes, and this project is due at 8.

thegrassisgreener: you haven’t finished it? what have you been doing?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: you know jeremie, he’s probably designing a way to let kiwi breathe underwater

jeremie: Close, actually!

jeremie: But I’ll tell you about it later.

jeremie: Because as Yumi so kindly reminded me, I can mute you until I finish this.

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: you’re welcome

thegrassisgreener: yeah, we’ll give you the highlights tomorrow.

bastodd: we won’t start any memes without you this time! hahahah

jeremie: This time!

jeremie: Sigh.

jeremie: Okay, talk to you later.

princess: good night!

thegrassisgreener: later, jeremie.

thegrassisgreener: is

thegrassisgreener: is he gone?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I think so

thegrassisgreener: oh Einstein, never change

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: with what he can do, I’m surprised he’s even still taking classes.

bastodd: they should just give him the degree, like on principle

thegrassisgreener: oh yeah, totally

princess: seconded.

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: you know, I think hed like teaching tbh

princess: like you are?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: hey, TAing undergrads is way different than teaching like, 8th grade science.

thegrassisgreener: Everyone’s sleep deprived, there’s relationship drama, they’re writing papers they didn’t proofread. Sounds pretty much the same to me.

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I’m gonna block you

thegrassisgreener: try it!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: …

thegrassisgreener: ha!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: fuck you.

thegrassisgreener: please do.

bastodd: hey! hey! there are children here!

princess: odd, we’re all adults!

bastodd: technically

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: don’t worry odd, we won’t fuck in the group chat

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: ;)

bastodd: noooo

bastodd has blocked xx___g0thxbitch___xx and thegrassisgreener from the chat.

princess: no! now they’re gonna fuck in their private chat!

princess: aren’t you on the train with ulrich right now???

bastodd: oh god ur right

bastodd has unblocked thegrassisgreener and xx___g0thxbitch___xx from the chat.

thegrassisgreener: hey!

bastodd: don't tell jeremie i blocked you

thegrassisgreener: whatever you say odd

thegrassisgreener: I’m not gonna sext on the way back from a funeral anyway

thegrassisgreener: I have some standards!

bastodd: uh

bastodd: so you have some bones to pick about that idea?

bastodd: it doesn’t give you wood?

bastodd: no… little death for you?

bastodd: ...ugh

bastodd: I’m losing my touch

thegrassisgreener: dude

thegrassisgreener: it’s like

thegrassisgreener: it’s okay

bastodd: anyway

bastodd: how the fuck are yall? what time is it where you are?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: around 2200

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: we’re all still on French standard time

princess: except jeremie

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: right

bastodd: yeah but he’s on crazy Einstein robot time, as usual

bastodd: sorry, right

bastodd: making the Italy/France journey twice in three days has scrambled my brain

princess: of course

bastodd: …you can ask

bastodd: I know you want to

princess: how are you holding up, odd?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: how are you dude?

bastodd: I need a new clock stand

princess: what?

bastodd: im really tired from holding up all the time!

bastodd: hahahah

princess: wow

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: jesus christ odd

bastodd: you love me!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I guess

princess: but seriously, odd, you’re okay?

princess: I’m sorry I couldn’t come out.

bastodd: i’m

bastodd: its fine you guys

bastodd: ulrich’s here, there’s not much else any of you can do

bastodd: he wasn’t your dad, you can’t just drop everything and fly to Italy for the weekend

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: yeah, but we’re your friends. you know we’d be there if we could

bastodd: I know

bastodd: shit

bastodd: sorry for killing the mood

thegrassisgreener: dude

thegrassisgreener: youre fine

thegrassisgreener: even if your bare feet are stinking up the whole compartment

bastodd: hey, you missed my stench

thegrassisgreener: I missed YOU, dummy. your rank stank just comes with the territory

bastodd: rank stank, nice. im stealing that one

princess: oh, not another rap, odd. we could barely handle the last one.

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: let him have this

bastodd: thank you yumi. consider yourself immune to blockage for the next 24 hours

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: its an honor, ye mighty bastard

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: oops, I mean bastodd

bastodd: youre already testing that immunity aren’t you

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: :) :) :) no :) :) :)

bastodd: I could break out the break-break-breakdance on all of you

thegrassisgreener: god no. im already suffering from your footstank, isn’t that enough???

bastodd: never!!!

jeremie: oh tesla

jeremie: I leave for half an hour and this is what I come back to?

princess: welcome back jeremie!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: go to BED jeremie

thegrassisgreener: seriously man, get your Zs. we got this

jeremie: Fine, fine, alright. Odd, youre okay if I leave?

bastodd: yeah, Einstein, im alright

thegrassisgreener: actually yall, were gonna head out too. its been a long day

princess: of course. have a good night you two

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: <3 <3 <3 sending my love

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Private Message between princess and bastodd:

princess: hey odd. I hope youre doing okay. I know its not the same, but I remember what its like to lose a father

bastodd: thanks, aelita. it means a lot that ur reaching out.

bastodd: its

bastodd: tough

bastodd: cause I always thought he’d be there, you know?

bastodd: and one day he just… wasnt

bastodd: and this was such a shock

bastodd: I mean he was healthy. we all thought wed have decades more with him.

princess: yeah. I know what you mean. you have all these expectations, all this hope

princess: all this time you think youre gonna get with him

princess: and then its yanked away from you, just like that

bastodd: yeah like. we got along good, you know, he was my dad, but now hes gone and its like.

bastodd: that’s it

bastodd: like theres nothing left

bastodd: like

bastodd: I got him a Christmas present

bastodd: and now like

bastodd: what do I do with it?

princess: its hard

princess: odd

princess: you don’t have to know right now

princess: when franz… died

princess: I sat in my room and cried for a week

princess: longer, actually

princess: I never let any of you in on it

princess: but I had all these questions I wanted to ask him

princess: all these memories and feelings I wanted to talk to him about

princess: and then I just. couldn’t.

princess: and I still can’t

princess: so I don’t know, odd

princess: I guess I’m saying take your time

princess: don’t worry about Christmas yet

princess: worry about now. youre here, youre alive

princess: ulrich’s with you.

princess: your sisters are nearby.

princess: the rest of us are a text away

princess: I love you, odd.

princess: and im sorry

bastodd: love you too, aelita

bastodd: thanks

bastodd: seriously

Private Message between thegrassisgreener and bastodd

thegrassisgreener: hey bitch

thegrassisgreener: hey

thegrassisgreener: youre still knocked out

thegrassisgreener: so like

thegrassisgreener: don’t freak out if the compartments empty when you wake up

thegrassisgreener: I just went to the dining car

thegrassisgreener: ill steal some croissants for you

thegrassisgreener: don’t know if they’ll have enough for a Della Robbia appetite but I have pockets so we’ll see

thegrassisgreener: cargo pants come in handy now don’t they?? haha

thegrassisgreener: anyway. im at breakfast

thegrassisgreener: catcha later

bastodd: bitch

bastodd: fuck your cargo pants

bastodd: I don’t care how many croissants they can hold

bastodd: theyre a fashion don’t and you know it

bastodd: but like

bastodd: thanks

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Group Message between princess, bastodd, thegrassisgreener, xx___g0thxbitch___xx, and jeremie

bastodd: once again the dining options on the train are abysmal

bastodd: there should be a della robbia clause in there somewhere when we buy our tickets

bastodd: must provide enough food for eight hungry della robbias

bastodd: seven

bastodd: seven hungry della robbias

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: you get right on that

thegrassisgreener: hes been drafting emails all morning

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: what happened, they run out of chocolate croissants?

bastodd: even worse! the waiter guy must’ve recognized me and my sisters, he told us two per passenger!

bastodd: but then I saw some little brat take FOUR

bastodd: and he didn’t say anything!

jeremie: Wow, Odd, that’s tragic.

bastodd: I can smell your sarcasm from here, mister!

bastodd: and I’ll tell you, it’s stanky!

thegrassisgreener: like you’d know

bastodd has blocked thegrassisgreener from the chat

jeremie has unblocked thegrassisgreener from the chat

jeremie: I don’t know what you’re talking about, Odd.

jeremie: :)

bastodd: I’m withering away over here!

bastodd: and you have no sympathy!

princess: what time do you get in? I’m sure you’ll be able to stop somewhere

thegrassisgreener: a little over an hour

thegrassisgreener: there’s a great café near the train station that odd’s never been to

bastodd: and I wont ever go if I don’t get something to eat soon!

bastodd: we’ll have a second funeral on our hands

thegrassisgreener: oh please, odd, you JUST had like, five waffles.

bastodd: I’m still hungry!

jeremie: Some things never change, I guess.

thegrassisgreener: understatement

thegrassisgreener: anyway

thegrassisgreener: howd your project turn out, jeremie?

jeremie: It was okay. I got a 98, as I expected

thegrassisgreener: man, leave some As for the rest of us

jeremie: Don’t you mean Cs?

thegrassisgreener: hey

thegrassisgreener: I haven’t had my coffee yet

thegrassisgreener: don’t make me block you

jeremie: Fine, fine.

princess: is there no coffee on the train?

thegrassisgreener: there is, but it’s train coffee

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: ooh yikes. I don’t envy you

princess: What’s wrong with train coffee?

thegrassisgreener: it’s universally bad. instant and watered down

thegrassisgreener: when odd stops being dramatic we can get the café d’amitié

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: ooo good choice

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: get their raspberry pastry

thegrassisgreener: copy! one raspberry pastry

bastodd: ugh… raspberry pastry…

bastodd: my poor stomach, going to die before i can taste such delicacies as a raspberry pastry…

thegrassisgreener: oh my god

princess: I think you’ll survive, odd.

princess: let the pastries be your guide

princess: don’t go into the light

bastodd: ill try

bastodd: so… hungry…

thegrassisgreener: lord it’s gonna be a long hour

bastodd has blocked thegrassisgreener from the chat

xx___g0thxbitch___xx has unblocked thegrassisgreener from the chat

princess: I’m sorry you’re suffering so

jeremie: “Suffering”

princess: suffering by odd’s standards

jeremie: … Alright

princess: how can we help you guys?

bastodd: kill me

princess: besides that!

bastodd: oh. I dunno

thegrassisgreener: I’m not sure

thegrassisgreener: sorry, my brain’s kinda fried

princess: that’s fine!

princess: totally understandable

princess: oh!

princess: I have an idea, actually!

thegrassisgreener: oh here we go

princess: hypothetically, if you could harness the power of flight

princess: like for one person

princess: would you do it?

jeremie: Interesting!

bastodd has blocked jeremie from the chat

bastodd has unblocked jeremie from the chat

bastodd: no, no, no. Einstein, we don’t have time for that

princess: yeah, sorry jeremie, I forgot to mention: this hypothetical is for non-geniuses only

jeremie: Fine

thegrassisgreener: is this like, having wings like a bird? cause if so, ill pass

thegrassisgreener: but having my own hoverbike in the real world? id love that

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: id be down no matter what!

bastodd: don’t you mean you’d be up?

princess has blocked bastodd from the chat

xx___g0thxbitch___xx has unblocked bastodd from the chat

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: cut him some slack aelita

princess: im asking a question here!

princess: science has no time for shenanigans!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: says the woman asking us about flying

princess: touche

jeremie: Science always has time for shenangins

bastodd: yeah! you heard Einstein!

princess: … fine. but please take this seriously

thegrassisgreener: … why?

thegrassisgreener: are you planning something?

princess: no! I’m just trying to help pass the time!

thegrassisgreener: … sure

bastodd: I believe you, aelita!

bastodd: I think flying would be cool

thegrassisgreener: youd probably get stuck in a tree

thegrassisgreener: at least you’d be fulfilling your destiny

bastodd: my what?

thegrassisgreener: you know, of being a cat. and cats get stuck in trees

thegrassisgreener: hey!!

thegrassisgreener has blocked bastodd from the chat

thegrassisgreener has unblocked bastodd from the chat

thegrassisgreener: fuck you!

princess: what?

bastodd: one might say

bastodd: I threw ALL my dirty socks at him!

bastodd: >:)

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: you didn’t

bastodd: ah but i did, my friend. but i did.

thegrassisgreener: ill kill you

princess: oh my god

xx___g0thxbitch___xx : please no, I’ll actually have to take off a few days if Odd dies

bastodd: aha! so you admit it! you didn’t want to come this week!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I never said that.

bastodd: you implied it!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: did not!

bastodd: uh huh!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: nuh uh!

bastodd: ya huh!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: nuh uh!

jeremie: Oh my Tesla

bastodd: yumi, when does your block ban end?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I’m not telling

bastodd: bastard

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: no that’s you

bastodd: wow

bastodd: be glad I can’t block you yumi

xx__g0thxbitch__xx: oh I am

xx__g0thxbitch__xx: :)

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Private Message between jeremie and princess:

princess: I think they’re catching onto our plan!

jeremie: I doubt it

jeremie: Do you not see how quickly they got off track?

princess: Oh, that’s true

princess: Ulrich may be suspicious

jeremie: Probably

jeremie: but I'd wager he’ll forget about it by tomorrow

jeremie: He doesn’t do well with travel

princess: that’s true

jeremie: Anyway, good news!

jeremie: I should have a prototype out to you by the end of the week

princess: <3 <3 <3

princess: it’ll be a nice pick-me-up for odd

princess: haha, pick-me-up

jeremie: You’ve been spending too much time with him

princess: no such thing!

jeremie: yeah, you’re right

jeremie: I hope we can get it done before Christmas

princess: we can!

jeremie: Oh aelita. Always the optimist

princess: someone here has to be!

jeremie: <3

Private Message between thegrassisgreener and bastodd

bastodd: where are you

thegrassisgreener: luggage handoff

thegrassisgreener: down by the big gold sign

bastodd: ah

bastodd: found you

thegrassisgreener: this bathroom has dried flower petals on the sink

thegrassisgreener: don’t go in, it’s too fancy for you

thegrassisgreener: you’d wreck it and we’d both get banned for life

bastodd: “too fancy” says the guy in cargo shorts

thegrassisgreener: theyre comfortable and convenient!

bastodd: whatever stops the tears good buddy

thegrassisgreener: my point still stands

thegrassisgreener: I’d take on a dozen megatanks for you, you know that

thegrassisgreener: but I’m not risking losing access to these pastries

bastodd: wow, ulrich, you’re a true friend. a brother in arms.

thegrassisgreener: shut the fuck up

Group message between thegrassisgreener, bastodd, and xx___g0thxbitch___xx

thegrassisgreener: you were right yumi

thegrassisgreener: the raspberry pastry was a delicious

bastodd: ulrich threatened to disown me if I came between him and his pastry

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: wow, sounds like it was a real hit!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: you’re pulling odd moves now, ulrich

thegrassisgreener: shit

thegrassisgreener: he’s rubbing off on me

thegrassisgreener: geez

thegrassisgreener: the sooner I can get home, the better

bastodd: you wound me

thegrassisgreener: good

thegrassisgreener: maybe an injury will stop you from eating so fast

thegrassisgreener: it’s disgusting

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: shudder

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: glad I’m not there

bastodd: we wish you were

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: aww

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: we can video chat on Saturday!

bastodd: sweet

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: what else did you guys get?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I haven’t been to café d’amitié in so long

thegrassisgreener: a couple espresso shots, the raspberry pastry, and an egg on a croissant

thegrassisgreener: Way better than train food

bastodd: I got six pastries, two egg sandwiches, a large coffee, and a chocolate chip muffin!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I’m feeling sick just reading that

bastodd: I’m in mourning don’t judge me

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: but that’s as much as you usually eat

bastodd: fuck off

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: no

bastodd: ugh

bastodd: what do YOU usually get

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: my usual is a small black coffee and either the pastry or a scone

thegrassisgreener: classic yumi

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: always!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: ugh, can you mail me a scone?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: now i’m craving one

thegrassisgreener: sure thing

A handwritten note, inside a care package addressed to

Odd DELLA ROBBIA

Saint-Etienne

France

ay odd ma boiiii

it mad sucks ur going thru it rn man

anyway catch u at practice xxx (no homo tho)

later bro

(but for real, I’m here for you and love you like mad. xxx yumi)

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Private Message between princess and xx___g0thxbitch___xx

princess: you sent the care package to odd, right?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: yep! put it in the mail yesterday, so he should get it when he gets home

princess: oh! that’ll be nice!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: yeah

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: it’s been a while since I sent him anything

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I think he’ll appreciate it

princess: I agree!

princess: so, how are you?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: uuuugghhhh

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: this phD prog is killing me

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: me and odd are gonna have a joint funeral

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I’m not gonna make it to winter break

princess: you’d better make that a triple funeral

princess: cause my phD program is killing me too

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: solidarity

princess: when’s your winter break start?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: 18 dec

princess: oh yumi :(

princess: I’m off the 15^th

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: ah good

princess: let’s get schwasted on 19 dec

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: hell YES

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: if I survive I’m gonna need a drink

princess: me too

princess: which reminds me

princess: that band you showed me, actually

princess: the weird electronic one?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: oh yeah, Grand Theft Molotov

princess: they were too out there for me, but I actually mixed Hungover Anthem with some baroque music I heard at the library the other day

princess: here

princess has attached hungover_mix.mp3

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: oh shit? I’ll give it a listen after dinner

princess: let me know what you think

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I always do!

princess: what’re you making?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: that salad w orange slices

princess: ooooo yes

princess: w the walnuts?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: you know it!

princess: uuggghh yumi. youre killing me

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: what are friends for?

Group Message between princess, bastodd, thegrassisgreener, xx___g0thxbitch___xx, and jeremie

thegrassisgreener: ahhh

thegrassisgreener: home sweet home

bastodd: youre just saying that cause I’m not there to get my footstank all over your stuff

thegrassisgreener: exactly, glad you understand

bastodd: wow

bastodd: well for your information

bastodd: I was gonna let this be a secret

bastodd: but

bastodd: here I am

bastodd: telling you everything

jeremie: Get to the point

bastodd: fine! pushy

bastodd: ulrich dear I left you a gift in your toiletry bag!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: … I don’t like the words “gift” and “toilet” next to each other

thegrassisgreener: me neither

thegrassisgreener: what did you do

bastodd: that’s for me to know and you to find out!!!

bastodd: hahahaha!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: really?

bastodd: what can I say! I wanted to give him something to remember me by!

thegrassisgreener: I’ll need something to remember you by when I fucking murder you

princess: maybe don’t

thegrassisgreener: I’d be justified

princess: I know but it’d be a hassle

princess: it’s a loooong drive to maison d’arrêt

thegrassisgreener: sigh

thegrassisgreener: I guess odd lives to see another day

bastodd: that’s what im taking about!

thegrassisgreener has blocked bastodd from the chat

thegrassisgreener: I can’t believe I missed him

princess: … are you gonna unblock him?

thegrassisgreener: not yet

jeremie: That’s fair.

thegrassisgreener: Einstein, agreeing with me?

thegrassisgreener: what is the world coming to?

jeremie: The way I see it, he crossed a line.

jeremie: It’s one thing to throw a sock and subsequently collect it

jeremie: It’s another to leave what I assume are socks, for you to take care of later

thegrassisgreener: … so what are you saying?

jeremie: If my hypothesis is correct, it means you’ll have to do Odd’s laundry.

thegrassisgreener has unblocked bastodd from the chat

thegrassisgreener: youre a bitch

thegrassisgreener has blocked bastodd from the chat

Private message between thegrassisgreener and bastodd

bastodd: unblock me!!!!!

thegrassisgreener: no!!

thegrassisgreener: anyway. glad to be home.

princess: glad you got home safe!

thegrassisgreener: same. I’m gonna catch some Zs, but beep me if anything exciting happens

princess: will do!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx has unblocked bastodd from the chat

thegrassisgreener: traitor

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: :D

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Group Message between princess, bastodd, thegrassisgreener, xx___g0thxbitch___xx, and jeremie

bastodd: hellooooo party people

bastodd: fellow friends

bastodd: former lyoko warriors

bastodd: siblings in arms

jeremie: Oh my curie

bastodd: ahem!

bastodd: this is important, don’t interrupt

bastodd: thank you

bastodd: so it turns out my parents had some plans to go to the coast over the winter holiday

bastodd: but since that, ah, didn’t happen

bastodd: the beach house will be empty a couple weeks leading up to Christmas

bastodd: and mom said we could have it

bastodd: my sisters took the 11^th thru the 18th

bastodd: so I do humbly invite all of you to stay with me from 19 dec – 24 dec

bastodd: there’s enough rooms for everyone to get their own, a fully stocked fridge, and it’s a short walk to a private beach

thegrassisgreener: hell yeah I’m in!

jeremie: I might still be recovering then, but mark me as tentatively in.

bastodd: oh right, your top surgery!

bastodd: well I’m glad you can get that off your chest, my good man

jeremie: sigh

bastodd: anyway… ladies?

princess: one sec!

Private Message between princess and xx___g0thxbitch___xx

princess: we have plans the 19^th, what do you want to do??

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I don’t wanna miss an opportunity to beach

xx___g0thxbitch___xx : we can get schwasted that morning, then meet the guys at the house that night

princess: perfect!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: me and aelita have plans the morning of the 19^th, but we can meet you there that night, or the morning of 20 dec, depending on how hungover we are

bastodd: sounds… smashing!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: weak

bastodd has blocked xx___g0thxbitch___xx from the chat

bastodd: ahhh, feels good.

bastodd has unblocked xx___g0thxbitch___xx from the chat

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: bitch

bastodd: yeah

bastodd: anyway, sounds good!

bastodd: see yall then

Group Message between princess, bastodd, thegrassisgreener, xx___g0thxbitch___xx, and jeremie

princess: this undergrad

princess: is so fucking cute

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: what?

princess: she!! is a little whippet of a fresher!

princess: and shes SO jazzed about geology

thegrassisgreener: don’t you teach chemistry?

princess: I do, but her love shines through

princess: she’s really good at relating what we’re learning to her earth science class

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: that’s adorable

jeremie: Ah, undergraduates are so good when they care

jeremie: She’s still excited this close to winter holiday?

princess: yes!!

jeremie: That’s how you know it’s real

jeremie: It’s so invigorating

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: no jeremie! you can’t adopt all the freshers!

jeremie: :(

Private Message between princess and jeremie

princess: don’t worry! we can adopt all the freshers together!

princess: yumi can’t stop us!

jeremie: Perfect

bastodd: you and aelita really are made for each other aren’t you

princess: yeah, I like to think so

jeremie: Oh my hopper

thegrassisgreener: i see how it is

thegrassisgreener: i can’t fuck in the group chat, but you’ll let einstein and einsteinette go all doe-eyed at each other??

bastodd: those are totally different situations!

thegrassisgreener: how?

bastodd: I like aelita and jeremie

bastodd has blocked thegrassisgreener from the chat

bastodd: got em

xx___g0thxbitch___xx has blocked bastodd from the chat

xx___g0thxbitch___xx has unblocked thegrassisgreener from the chat

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: got em

thegrassisgreener: nice one

thegrassisgreener: thanks

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: of course

princess: we’re not gonna fuck in the group chat anyway

princess: we have standards

princess: whereas you and yumi are a non-zero risk

thegrassisgreener: harsh, but fair

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: …

thegrassisgreener: she’s right!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: …

jeremie: Did you… bold that ellipses?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: yes

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: for emphasis

princess: oh my god

princess: I snorted

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: aww

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: i’m honored, princess

princess: that’s my name, don’t wear it out!

Private Message between princess and bastodd

bastodd: hello???

princess: shit

princess has unblocked bastodd from the chat

bastodd: seriously??

princess: sorry!

jeremie: You missed it, Odd; Aelita totally told Ulrich and Yumi off.

bastodd: through no fault of my own, what a shame

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: “no fault of your own”

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I won’t stand for these lies

jeremie: You were the one who blocked him

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: cause he blocked ulrich!

jeremie:  And then you forgot about him

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: …

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: okay

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: well

xx___g0thxbitch___xx : so did you

jeremie: We’re not talking about me right now

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: fine

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: sorry you missed the greatest roast of the year

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: sucks to suck

bastodd has blocked xx___g0thxbitch___xx from the chat

Private Message between bastodd and xx___g0thxbitch___xx

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: hey!!

bastodd: sucks to suck!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: i would glare at you SO hard rn if I could

bastodd: I know yumi

bastodd: I know

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: are you gonna unblock me?

bastodd: hm… no, I don’t think so

bastodd: not yet

Private Message between princess and xx___g0thxbitch___xx

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: can YOU unblock me princess?

princess: no can do, sorry!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: wtf

Private Message between xx___g0thxbitch___xx and thegrassisgreener

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: hey

thegrassisgreener: no

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: bitch

thegrassisgreener: that’s me

princess has unblocked xx___g0thxbitch___xx from the chat

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: finally!

bastodd: and after that he said, that’s Russian!

thegrassisgreener: hahaha, alright, that’s a good one

jeremie: Reluctantly, I have to agree.

princess: the other professor in the lunch room gave me a weird look when I snorted at my phone

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: ??

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: what’s this

thegrassisgreener: oh sorry, odd was just giving the punchline

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: and you guys laughed?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: what’s the world coming to?

bastodd: ill have you know lots of people laugh at my jokes!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: you work with kids

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: your favorite joke is ‘what did the penguin say to the ice cube? nothing, silly, penguins can’t talk!’

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: it’s a low bar

bastodd: and I still reach it!

bastodd: when was the last time a whole room laughed at one of your jokes??

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: fuck off

bastodd: ha!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: seriously, what was so funny?

bastodd: oh, you had to be there

bastodd: the punchline spoils the whole thing

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I’m about to give you a punch line

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: or that is your punch line

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: as in I’m going to punch you

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: or… whatever

bastodd: keep trying, you’ll get it eventually!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: … oh my god

bastodd: hahaha

bastodd: hello?

bastodd: yumi?

thegrassisgreener: shit

thegrassisgreener: I think you actually upset her

bastodd: shit

bastodd: shit

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Private Message between bastodd and xx___g0thxbitch___xx

bastodd: yumi?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: what do you want?

bastodd: are you… okay?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I don’t want to talk to you right now

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: can we do this later

bastodd: oh, uh

bastodd: okay, sure

bastodd: let me know when

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: yeah

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I will

Group Message between princess, bastodd, thegrassisgreener, xx___g0thxbitch___xx, and jeremie

bastodd: hey uh

bastodd: lets nix the groupchat for the day

princess: that’s fine

jeremie: Sure thing

thegrassisgreener: 10-4

Private Message between thegrassisgreener and bastodd

bastodd: shit

bastodd: I didn’t think she would actually get upset

bastodd: and she’s taking time to like… not talk to me

bastodd: ulrich

bastodd: what do I do

thegrassisgreener: you’ve known yumi as long as I have

thegrassisgreener: you know she gets touchy

thegrassisgreener: but as someone who’s had my fair share of fights with her

thegrassisgreener: it can be scary to wait. I get that.

thegrassisgreener: but

thegrassisgreener: don’t bombard her with messages

thegrassisgreener: there’s nothing she hates more than someone she’s mad at invading her privacy

bastodd: speaking from experience good buddy?

thegrassisgreener: haha, yeah

thegrassisgreener: it’s a mistake you make once

thegrassisgreener: once

thegrassisgreener: so, be patient

thegrassisgreener: when she’s ready to talk, she’ll talk

bastodd: great

bastodd: alright

bastodd: I gotta figure out what I’m teaching the 3-5 y/os tomorrow anyway

thegrassisgreener: I still don’t know how you put up with people all day

thegrassisgreener: all of you and your “loving children” nonsense

thegrassisgreener: I’m tired just thinking about it

bastodd: you have depression

bastodd: youre tired anyway

thegrassisgreener: shut uuup

thegrassisgreener: I’m just saying I don’t get it

bastodd: eh, kids are funny

bastodd: that’s why I like em

bastodd: they don’t ask stupid questions about my hair

bastodd: or my love life

bastodd: they just want to DANCE

bastodd: it’s an admirable way to live

thegrassisgreener: I guess I can respect that

thegrassisgreener: I dunno, I don’t ever remember being so high energy

bastodd: its not for everyone tbh

bastodd: youll never be brooke waters

bastodd: a kid in the 4y/o class

bastodd:  who will, she claims, be the next olympic gold medalist in high jump

bastodd: as soon as she finishes her fun dip

thegrassisgreener: haha, of course

thegrassisgreener: gotta have fun dip

thegrassisgreener: I guess youre right

thegrassisgreener: ive never been one for large groups of people

thegrassisgreener: that’s alright

bastodd: I’m screenshotting that

thegrassisgreener: oh no

bastodd: it’ll be forever immortalized that today, monday, was the day ulrich admitted I was right

thegrassisgreener: its tuesday

bastodd: damn it

Group Message between princess, bastodd, thegrassisgreener, xx___g0thxbitch___xx, and jeremie

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: hey guys

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: sorry about that

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: we can reconvene the group chat

princess: okay!

princess: glad youre okay!

Private Message between bastodd and xx___g0thxbitch___xx

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: sorry

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: about all that

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I shouldntve taken my anger out on you

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: being left out just kind of struck a nerve?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: just like…

xx___g0thxbitch___xx : I know I don’t talk about it much

xx___g0thxbitch___xx : but this semesters been hard

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: im swamped w work and grading

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I don’t get along w my mentoring professor or hardly any of the students im TAing

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: and then I couldn’t even help you through your dads actual real funeral

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: bc I have so much other shit going on.

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: so when you left me out of a joke I just

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: felt really

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: well

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: left out

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: like I wasn’t allowed to have even that little bit of fun

bastodd: oh yumi

bastodd: im sorry

bastodd: I didn’t realize its been such a hard semester for you

bastodd: that sucks fungi-infected toes

bastodd: I thought it would be funny to leave you out of a joke

bastodd: like a prank

bastodd: or revenge

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: yeah

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: normally i’d be fine w that

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I might get a little annoyed sure

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: but it just struck a nerve w everything else going on

bastodd: yeah

bastodd: okay

bastodd: I know what you mean

bastodd: like

bastodd: I don’t mind being blocked once in a while

bastodd: I know I can be annoying

bastodd: but I like to stay connected to you guys

bastodd: when youre groaning at my jokes I know youre listening :)

bastodd: like

bastodd: esp with my dad dying

bastodd: its hard not to feel really alone sometimes

bastodd: esp when you forget to unblock me.

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I’m sorry odd

bastodd: its okay

bastodd: speaking of the dad thing, like, yeah I was disappointed you couldn’t be there

bastodd: you guys are my family

bastodd: but youre also all hours away

bastodd: so I didn’t expect you to be able to come at the drop of a hat

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: totally

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: geez

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I’m sorry I forgot to unblock you odd

bastodd: its okay

bastodd: sorry I left you out

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I cant blame you for something you didn’t know was going on

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I’ll… try to be more open about it

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: from now on

bastodd: same here

bastodd: and maybe we can put a ban on blocking for a while?

bastodd: maybe til the hols are over?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: good idea

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: hey

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I know I don’t say it a lot

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: but I love you odd

bastodd: I love me too!

bastodd: hahahaha

bastodd: but thanks yumes

bastodd: love you too

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: hey yall

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: so me and odd talked

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: and we think we wanna put a ban on blocking people for the time being

bastodd: yeah

bastodd: at least til the hols are over!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: right

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: it’s… not an easy time for any of us

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: so we really need all the support we can get

princess: thank you for talking about this with us!

princess: we can all be more accommodating

princess: it’s hard all over, I agree

thegrassisgreener: definitely

thegrassisgreener: I’ll resist the urge to block you every time you annoy me

bastodd: appreciated

jeremie: I’m sorry you guys are all going through so much

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: thanks, Einstein

jeremie: I love you guys.

jeremie: It sounds like you had a productive conversation…?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: oh yeah

bastodd: for sure

jeremie: Everything’s all settled now?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: yeah!

jeremie: Great!

jeremie: Then I have some good news!

thegrassisgreener: oh?

jeremie: I talked to my professors, and I’m able to move my finals up by a week to accommodate my surgery

jeremie: So, while I’ll be incredibly busy for the next few weeks, I’ll be post-op and in recovery in time to come to the beach house!

bastodd: yes!!!!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: woo!

princess: that’s great!

thegrassisgreener: congratulations!

bastodd: are you finally gonna show us your pecs

bastodd: that’s what you’ve been hiding all those years right

bastodd: miles of muscle

jeremie: Definitely

jeremie: Don’t worry, you’ll be able to admire my Adonis-like form all week

bastodd: yeeessss :)

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: look out aelita, you have some competition

princess: I think I can take him

bastodd: need I remind you I work with children all day

bastodd: I’m a master of self defense

princess: need I remind you I routinely beat you in monster counts on lyoko

princess: by at least 10%?

jeremie: It’s true, she was on average 11.3% better than you

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: hey now, if we’re going by monster counts I should be the one wooing jeremie

thegrassisgreener: yeah right! I beat you like, half the time

thegrassisgreener: I should be wooing jeremie

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: we can woo him together

thegrassisgreener: alright

jeremie: If we factor activated towers in as one of XANA’s monsters, Aelita’s won twiceover

princess: ha!

bastodd: hey, whose side are you on here?

jeremie: Aelita’s.

bastodd: I’m hurt

jeremie: As you should be

bastodd: I guess I still love you

jeremie: As you should

bastodd: <3

jeremie: <3

princess: <3!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: <3

thegrassisgreener: <3

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: anyway, congrats, jeremie!

jeremie: thanks!

princess: we cant wait to see you!

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Private Message between xx___g0thxbitch___xx and thegrassisgreener

thegrassisgreener: hey

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: hey yourself

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: howd therapy go

thegrassisgreener: good as usual

thegrassisgreener: she agrees it was really good for me to see odd

thegrassisgreener: poor circumstances ofc

thegrassisgreener: but seeing people irl is like, beneficial or something

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: oh man I know how that goes

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I went out for a drink with some other students a few nights ago

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: and yeah it was kinda awkward, we’re still getting to know each other

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: but man did I feel better afterwards

thegrassisgreener: oh yeah

thegrassisgreener: ugh

thegrassisgreener: do you ever miss kadic?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: sometimes, yeah

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: we were young, and it was stressful

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: but I miss being around you guys

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I cant just walk a couple blocks and have you all there in the lunch room

thegrassisgreener: yeah

thegrassisgreener: I might try to move closer to the city, tbh

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: oh yeah?

thegrassisgreener: yeah

thegrassisgreener: staying with odd for the weekend made me realize I miss him like crazy

thegrassisgreener: and hes not too far from the forge so I can still get work done

thegrassisgreener: and if I cant be with all of you, id like to be with one of you

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: that’s a great idea!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: im sure hed be up for it

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: altho wasn’t he living with a boyfriend? is that still a thing?

thegrassisgreener: nah

thegrassisgreener: we were talking about it on the train

thegrassisgreener: they broke up a couple weeks ago

thegrassisgreener: its incredible, he finds a whole new gender of people to date and he still can’t hold down a relationship

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: that’s odd for you

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I think they were dating for like a year?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: shit, that’s gotta be rough

thegrassisgreener: yeah, jesus

thegrassisgreener: first his boyfriend then his dad?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: good news is, hes probably itching for a roommate

thegrassisgreener: yeah hahaha

thegrassisgreener: poor odd

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: for real

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: hey so

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I gotta knock this research paper out

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: talk to you later?

thegrassisgreener: yeah sure!

thegrassisgreener: call you Sunday?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: youd better

thegrassisgreener: I will!

thegrassisgreener: love you

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: love you too

Private Message between jeremie and princess

jeremie: I know it isn’t logical

jeremie: the doctor’s a professional

jeremie: He’s been doing surgeries like this for years

jeremie: but I’m still nervous

princess: oh jeremie! it’ll be alright!

princess: any kinda surgery is scary, especially something as important as top surgery!

princess: but you’re right, he is a professional

princess: and I’m sure he’ll talk about your concerns with you if you ask

jeremie: Yeah, that’s a good point

jeremie: Just… ah

jeremie: This is finally happening

jeremie: Aaaah

princess: yeah! aaah!

princess: I’m so happy for you, jeremie!

jeremie: Thank you

jeremie: I miss you

princess: me, too

princess: but I’ll see you soon!

jeremie: Yeah, you will.

jeremie: :)

jeremie: I gotta get back to work, but I love you!

princess: aww

princess: I love you too!

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Group Message between princess, bastodd, thegrassisgreener, xx___g0thxbitch___xx, and jeremie

bastodd: I always forget how long the drive to ulrichs place is

bastodd: bitch really lives over the river and through the woods

bastodd: ive been driving down this road for hours

princess: shhhh

princess: shhhh no more notification

princess: msleeping

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: oh stop bragging

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: mute us and go back to bed

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: also odd?? texting while driving? shameful

bastodd: am not! I got up to stretch my legs

bastodd: after being cramped in this thing for the better part of an hour

bastodd: it was much needed

thegrassisgreener: whats wrong, odd, you don’t like the french countryside?

bastodd: I dont wanna be eaten by the french countryside

bastodd: or a rogue cow

bastodd: which will definitely happen before I get to you

thegrassisgreener: don’t worry odd

thegrassisgreener: I have at least 3 swords ready to go

thegrassisgreener: I can defend you

bastodd: you wouldn’t have to save me if you lived in a normal apartment in an actual city

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: hey!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: he has swords!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: watch out!

bastodd: don’t worry, ill see him coming a kilometer away

bastodd: since theres fucking nothing here

thegrassisgreener: fucker

bastodd: that’s my name don’t wear it out

bastodd: anyway, back into the car I go

bastodd: be there in 30

thegrassisgreener: k

Private Message between bastodd and thegrassisgreener

bastodd: beep beep bitch

thegrassisgreener: one sec

bastodd: no

bastodd: let me in

thegrassisgreener: no

Group Message between jeremie, bastodd, and thegrassisgreener

bastodd: hey good buddy

bastodd: I’ve collected ulrich and we’re on our way to the train station

bastodd: what time do you get in?

jeremie: About 13:30

bastodd: great! we’ll get there at about the same time

bastodd: maybe a little later since ulrich drives like my gram

jeremie: that’s fine

jeremie: It’ll take me a while to get around, since I’m not supposed to be lifting anything heavier than Kiwi

jeremie: Speaking of, how is the little monster?

bastodd: 1. no problem!

bastodd: ulrich says he can help you with your bags

jeremie: Thanks!

bastodd: 2. kiwi’s still kickin. my mom’s watching him for the week

bastodd: she likes the company

bastodd: 1. what are friends for

jeremie: 1. Helping me with my bags, obviously

jeremie: 2. drat, I was hoping to see him

bastodd: 1. ha! good one

bastodd: you sound like me

bastodd: 2. you can! you just gotta come visit me in the city sometime

jeremie: 1. Oh Cori, I did sound like you.

jeremie: In my defense, I’m still recovering

jeremie: 2. I would love to!

bastodd: 1. sure, jeremie, whatever you say

bastodd: 2. great!

bastodd: ack, we’re going thru that one tunnel so service is going bye-bye

jeremie: Okay, no problem. See you two soon!

Group Message between princess, bastodd, thegrassisgreener, xx___g0thxbitch___xx, and jeremie

thegrassisgreener: we’ve acquired jeremie

thegrassisgreener: he’s a little woozy but no worse for wear

thegrassisgreener: and looking great, I might add

jeremie: Thank you, thank you

princess: that’s great!

jeremie: I agree! Haha. We’re heading to the beach house now.

jeremie: How are you girls doing?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: uuuggghhh

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I finished my last paper with an hour to spare

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: now I have to go find aelita so we can get schwaaaasteeeed

princess: im at the liquor store that’s by the indoor farmer’s market!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: correction, I’ve located aelita, now I have to like… go to her

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: ugh

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: who invented walking?

bastodd: come on yumes, my kids can do better than you

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: uuuggghhhhh

bastodd: my 5 yr olds are better than you at walking 3 blocks

bastodd: how does it feel to get owned by a 5-yr-old?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: ugh                   

bastodd: get going!

princess: yeah yumi! we have drinks to be had!

princess: plus you get to see me!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: that’s true

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I do love you

princess: yeah! so get your butt over here!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: ugh. im comin

princess: you’d better be!

Private Message between princess and jeremie

princess: pssst

princess: pssst jeremie

jeremie: Yes? This is a private chat

princess: yeah but youre with the boys

princess: they could see!

jeremie: If they try it I’ll just send you something grossly romantic and they’ll leave us alone

princess: good one!

princess: anyway

princess: do you have all the parts?

jeremie: Yup! I packed them up before my surgery

jeremie: Ulrich asked if I had rocks in my bag

jeremie: Not even close!

princess: aaaaaaahh

princess: this is so exciting

princess: I’ll help you assemble it as soon as we get in

jeremie: Okay!

jeremie: You know, this project is sort of like our baby

princess: jereeeemieeee

princess: stoooopppp

princess: I’m gonna blush and yumis gonna ask whats wrong

princess: and we’re drinking tonight so I cant guarantee secrecy

jeremie: Sorry! I’m just excited

princess: I know

princess: me too!

princess: but we can be more excited tomorrow, when we’re together

jeremie: Yeah :)

jeremie: Yeah we can

Private Message between princess and xx___g0thxbitch___xx

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: sorry I took so long

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I majorly slacked on laundry the last two weeks

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I had to wash a load so I didn’t show up in three day old sweatpants

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: you would NOT have appreciated it

princess: no problem

princess: I know how hard this semester’s been for you

princess: I’m just glad youre coming!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: yeah :)

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: me too

princess: oh, fyi

princess: im in a pink vest and red pants

princess: back by the wines

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: almost there!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: oh!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: turn around

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Group Message between princess, bastodd, thegrassisgreener, xx___g0thxbitch___xx, and jeremie

bastodd: beach house! beach house! beach house!

bastodd: we have arrived

thegrassisgreener: I forgot how nice this place is

thegrassisgreener: goddamn

bastodd: yeah

bastodd: remind me to check if Adele left any food in the fridge

bastodd: hopefully not

bastodd: she’s a terrible cook

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: yikes

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: good luck

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: me and aelita are heading back to her place

xx___g0thxbitch___xx : so we’re officially out of commission for the night

jeremie: have fun!

thegrassisgreener: okay, let us know when you leave in the morning

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: will do. love yall

Group Message between jeremie, bastodd, and thegrassisgreener

jeremie: I’ll be in my room for a bit, I have a project to work on before tomorrow

jeremie: I’ll be down before dinner tho!

bastodd: typical Einstein, always working on some project or scheme

bastodd: its no wonder the love has gone out of this marriage

bastodd: soon I’ll be asking more and more favors of our young pool boy

bastodd: just to feel wanted again

thegrassisgreener: am I the pool boy

bastodd: why of course

thegrassisgreener: I don’t know why I expected different

bastodd: its an honor to be wanted by me!

thegrassisgreener: oh yeah? I bet half our graduating class feels real honored

bastodd: wow

bastodd: jeremie im docking the pool boy’s pay

bastodd: when you’re done with your infernal contraption I expect you to give him a stern talking to

jeremie: I’m glad you guys understand

thegrassisgreener: course Einstein

jeremie: Also, was that pun intentional?

jeremie: “Stern”?

bastodd: no! hahahaha good catch

thegrassisgreener: I hate you

bastodd: I love you too!!!

thegrassisgreener: hey so im on the third floor? wheres the bathroom

bastodd: there’s a long hallway with a window at the end, its the last door on your right

thegrassisgreener: thanks!

thegrassisgreener: shit

thegrassisgreener: uh… toilet paper?

bastodd: that IS shitty! hahaha

bastodd: hang on

bastodd: ill be right there

thegrassisgreener:… thanks

thegrassisgreener: hot chocolate y/n/m?

bastodd: YES

bastodd: tons of marshmallows

jeremie: Yes please!

jeremie: No marshmallows for me

jeremie: Well… Maybe a couple

thegrassisgreener: got it!

thegrassisgreener: come down in ah, 10-15?

thegrassisgreener: can you be torn away from your project for so long?

jeremie: Yes

jeremie: I’m actually nixing it for the day

jeremie: Too many heavy parts :(

thegrassisgreener: can you tell us what you’re working on? maybe we can help!

jeremie: Sorry, no can do!

jeremie: It’s meant to be surprise!

bastodd: typical

bastodd: our failing marriage, your secrets, yadda yadda

jeremie: :)

Group Message between princess, bastodd, thegrassisgreener, xx___g0thxbitch___xx, and jeremie

bastodd: holy shit, girls, I know youre out of commission but you NEED to get ulrich to make you his hot chocolate this week

bastodd: its DIVINE

jeremie: It IS spectacular!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: almst as  specacular as ulrich hismself

thegrassisgreener: holy shit

thegrassisgreener: thanks, I think

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: no prob babbe

Private Message between xx___g0thxbitch___xx and thegrassisgreener

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: ull rich

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: all rich

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: rich ursdon

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: ur name is Richardson now

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: nanyway

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: Richardson

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I love you

xx___g0thxbitch___xx:I dont sayit enough

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I love you Richardson I rly rly do

thegrassisgreener: not enough to get my name right apparently

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: fine

xx___g0thxbitch___xx : no fun

xx___g0thxbitch___xx : ulrich

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: yuore my best friend and love of my life and I love you

thegrassisgreener: ahaha

thegrassisgreener: I haven’t seen drunk!yumi in a while

thegrassisgreener: I love you too

thegrassisgreener: you’ve always known that, I hope

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: of course I have

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: im yumi

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: and u haven’t seen drunk!yumi cause shes been to FUCkiN BUSY

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: but now shes with aelita who is safe

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: and so fuckin g cool.

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: god I love her

thegrassisgreener: you should tell her

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I will!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: she says hse loves me too

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: nice

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: ulrich

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I just wanted to tell you I love you

thegrassisgreener: I know you do

thegrassisgreener: and I cant wait to see you

thegrassisgreener: grumpy!hungover!yumi and all :)

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: hey

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: ill tone down the grump for you

thegrassisgreener: puh-leez

thegrassisgreener: that’s like, half our relationship

thegrassisgreener: being grumpy…together

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: grump

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: youre my grump

thegrassisgreener: youre my grump :)

thegrassisgreener: I love you

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I love YOU

thegrassisgreener: have fun tonight

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: you too!

Private message between bastodd and princess

princess: so this fuckin bitch

bastodd: uh oh! youre not talking about yumi are you??

princess: no! god no never

princess: yumi’s the light of all our lives

princess: no this bitch at WORK

princess: she’s also a grad student and she thinks shes hot shit cause she’s won the university robotics compitition two years in a row

princess: when she doesnint show up on time!

princess: she was consistently late this year

princess: and shes a control freak  despite being CONSTAnT LY LATE

princess: ugh!

princess: if she even KNEW half the stuff jeremie designed

princess: shed shit herself

bastodd: ahaha id pay to see that

bastodd: she sounds like the worst

bastodd: hey, he’s not actually working on a way to let kiwi breathe underwater is he?

princess: nooooo

princess: don’t ask me that

princess: I don’t wanna give way our secrets!

bastodd: our? oh so youre in on it

princess: shit!!

bastodd: ahaha

princess: nooo

princess: noooo

bastodd: don’t worry I wont tell

bastodd: hes been holed up in his room half the day anyway

bastodd: so its not like hell know

bastodd: he just… seemed upset when he learned kiwi wasn’t gonna be here

bastodd: so I wondered

princess: ahaha it COULD be used for kiwi but that’s n

princess: no

princess: no im don etalking to you

princess: you’ll get no more from me

princess: good night odd see you tomorrow

bastodd: ahahah okay

bastodd: night ‘lita

Private Message between princess and xx___g0thxbitch___xx

princess: jeremie theyre catching onto our plan

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: wrongc hat

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: haha chat

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: like cat

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: like were seeinkg odd tomorrow

princess: god dann it.

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: whats this plan

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: are u and jeremie gonna f

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: gonna f u

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: no I cant even say it

princess: no!

princess: if we DID thatd be none of your business

princess: when you get back out here im confiscating your phone

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: what why :(

princess: youre too drunk

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: says you!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: if you cosfiscate my phone I get to cosnficate yours!

princess: fine

princess: youre taking too long to pee

princess: youre not sexting in there are you

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: no!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: ye of littel faith

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: Im…..

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: stuck

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: my fishnets

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: are tangled

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: w my suspenders

princess: og my god

princess: hang on, ill help you

princess: then im taking yourre phone

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Group Message between jeremie, bastodd, and thegrassisgreener

thegrassisgreener: oh my god

thegrassisgreener: look at jeremie

bastodd: oh my god

bastodd: take a picture and send it to the group chat

thegrassisgreener: way ahead of you

Group Message between princess, bastodd, thegrassisgreener, xx___g0thxbitch___xx, and jeremie

thegrassisgreener:

thegrassisgreener: looks like someone enjoyed his hot chocolate!

princess: you didn’t spike it right?

thegrassisgreener: no!

princess: ok just checking

thegrassisgreener: I found him like that

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: god I wish tht were me

bastodd: same

Group Message between jeremie, bastodd, and thegrassisgreener

jeremie: Oh Goodall

jeremie: Sorry I passed out last night!

jeremie: I guess travelling took more out of me than I thought

thegrassisgreener: its fine dude

thegrassisgreener: you also had surgery like, 2 weeks ago

thegrassisgreener: its understandable

jeremie: Thanks

jeremie: I’ll try to stay awake today!

bastodd: youd better! the girls are getting in today!

jeremie: Oh right!!

jeremie: Any news?

thegrassisgreener: not yet, but yumi’s terrible when she’s hungover so I wouldn’t expect them any time soon

bastodd: ahahaha, I was about to text them! guess ill wait

thegrassisgreener: please do

thegrassisgreener: since we’re all awake, eggs?

bastodd: yes please! there should be cheese and veggies in the crisper drawer

thegrassisgreener: on it. whatll ya have?

jeremie: Omlette with bell peppers if you have them. Hold the cheese.

bastodd: what he’s having! mine with extra cheese. and hashbrowns!

thegrassisgreener: in the freezer?

bastodd: yah!

thegrassisgreener: on it!

Private Message between thegrassisgreener and jeremie

jeremie: Hey uh

jeremie: Normally I’d ask Aelita for help with this

jeremie: but if she’s not here by lunch time

jeremie: Could I get some help with uh

jeremie: Showering?

jeremie: It shouldn’t be much, I just can’t lift my arms very high.

thegrassisgreener: oh, yeah

thegrassisgreener: no problem, buddy

thegrassisgreener: lemme know when

jeremie: Will do!

jeremie: Thanks

Group Message between princess, bastodd, thegrassisgreener, xx___g0thxbitch___xx, and jeremie

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: guess fucking what

jeremie: What?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: the lights of your lives are less than an hour away from yall

bastodd: oh shit really??

bastodd: hiromu arakawa is on her way?

thegrassisgreener: who the fuck is that

bastodd: the author of fullmetal alchemist

thegrassisgreener: god I wish I could block you

bastodd: but you cant :)

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: anyway

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: its true, me and lita are on the way

jeremie: Sweet!

jeremie: I was just about to shower, I’ll see you when you get here!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: hell yeah

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: princess says she cant wait to see you

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: god im gonna vom that’s so sweet

thegrassisgreener: really? do you want me to send them screenshots of last night?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: don’t expose me like that!!

bastodd: ooh? yumi a secret softie, more at 1700

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: in the immortal words of ulrich stern

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: god I wish I could block you

Group Message between jeremie, bastodd, and thegrassisgreener

jeremie: Hey

jeremie: Ulrich’s gonna help me wash my hair

jeremie: We’ll be in the bathroom off the 2^nd floor master bedroom if you need to come find us

thegrassisgreener: actually you can just text

thegrassisgreener: I keep my phone in a baggie so it doesn’t get wet

jeremie: Okay, then, text us

bastodd: copy

bastodd: have fun

bastodd: actually be careful that tub will leak if it gets too full

thegrassisgreener: noted

Group Message between princess, bastodd, thegrassisgreener, xx___g0thxbitch___xx, and jeremie

princess: guess who’s heeeere bitches

bastodd: HELL yes

thegrassisgreener: is it the lights of our lives?

princess: yes, yes it is!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: help us bring our shit inside

thegrassisgreener: omw

jeremie: I can’t help but I’ll provide moral support

princess: appreciated as always!

bastodd: aelita?

princess: bathroom!

bastodd: ah

jeremie: Sorry guys, I need to lie down for a bit

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: no problem!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: say, what kind of drinks do you guys want?

princess: surprise me!

bastodd: something fruity

jeremie: Nothing for me! Well nothing with alcohol. I’ll take a mocktail though.

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: me and ulrich are on the job

Private Message between jeremie and princess

jeremie: Hey, follow me upstairs

princess: ohoho

princess: on it

princess: ;)

jeremie: I need help with the project!

princess: i know, but I’m not gonna waste an opportunity to kiss you

jeremie: Oh alright, if you must :)

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Group Message between thegrassisgreener, bastodd, and xx___g0thxbitch___xx

thegrassisgreener: oh god

thegrassisgreener: I went to if I left my shampoo in jeremie’s room

thegrassisgreener: mistake mistake mistake

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: oh no

thegrassisgreener: oh yes

Group Message between thegrassisgreener, princess, and jeremie

thegrassisgreener: first of all

thegrassisgreener: sorry about that

thegrassisgreener: second of all

thegrassisgreener: jeremie, your doctor literally told you to avoid strenuous exercise for like two more weeks

thegrassisgreener: and that DEFINITELY counts strenuous

thegrassisgreener: not answering I see?

thegrassisgreener: I know what youre doing in there

thegrassisgreener: youre being irresponsible!

thegrassisgreener: doctors just want to help you!

princess: oh fuck

princess: shit.

princess: I’m sorry you had to see that

princess: youre probably right

princess: sorry love, we should tone it down

jeremie: No I agree

jeremie: And sorry also, Ulrich

thegrassisgreener: thanks

thegrassisgreener: hey, either of you want any seashells?

thegrassisgreener: im going to the beach to find some with which to gouge my eyes out

princess: maybe don’t

jeremie: Yeah, we’ll make it up to you

thegrassisgreener: … how?

princess: we can all go down to the beach this afternoon!

thegrassisgreener: so you can help me find seashells I can gouge my eyes out with?

jeremie: Yes

Group Message between thegrassisgreener, bastodd, and xx___g0thxbitch___xx

bastodd: wait, if you were in jeremies room, does that mean you saw what hes working on?

thegrassisgreener: I did actually

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: besides aelita

thegrassisgreener: oh my god

thegrassisgreener: no but I think I saw his project (god that sounds dirty)? I couldn’t make much sense of it but its was like… long and flat and had a metal part sticking out it it? sort of like an antenna? it looked a little like a metal detector?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: oh hm. maybe its some kind of radio? or something to help explore the ocean?

bastodd: or a homing beacon

bastodd: hes gonna microchip us

bastodd: so he knows when we’re being rowdy

bastodd: or about to interrupt his trysts with aelita

thegrassisgreener: that’s probably it

thegrassisgreener: guess we’ll find out later

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I hope so

Group Message between princess, bastodd, thegrassisgreener, xx___g0thxbitch___xx, and jeremie

thegrassisgreener: now that that’s over

thegrassisgreener: im gonna need that drink

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: why, what a coincidence

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I just finished jeremie’s mocktail

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: why don’t we all go drink our drinks on the beach??

princess: that’s a great idea!

princess: we actually have something we want to share with you guys!

thegrassisgreener: no!! my eyes!!

jeremie: It’s not like that!

thegrassisgreener: … okay, I cant be too careful

jeremie: I guess

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: are we all ready to go?

bastodd: nope! I still gotta find my swimsuit

jeremie: Same here. And a jacket, the wind is killer.

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: okay, why don’t we meet there in 30?

jeremie: Works for me!

bastodd: copy!

thegrassisgreener: 10-4

bastodd: out the back theres a boardwalk and a fence, the fence latch jams so you have to shove it a bit. when you make it thru and youll get to the beach

bastodd: so long as no one else is taking a Christmas vacation here, its allll ours

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: drinks are on the island. jeremie I marked yours with a little umbrella

jeremie: Much appreciated

Private Message between thegrassisgreener and xx___g0thxbitch___xx:

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: help me with my swimsuit

thegrassisgreener: damn it yumi

thegrassisgreener: I was all set to go

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: oh sorry

thegrassisgreener: no im on my way

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: ;)

Group Message between princess, bastodd, thegrassisgreener, xx___g0thxbitch___xx, and jeremie

bastodd: hellOooo?

bastodd: where is everyone?

thegrassisgreener: on my way!!

jeremie: We’re coming!

bastodd: god I hope not

jeremie: You guys are never going to let that go are you?

bastodd: eh, not for a few days at least

jeremie: Sigh

jeremie: Anyway, we’ll be right out

bastodd: you’d better!!! youre keeping your loving husband waiting jeremie!!!

princess: ???

jeremie: I’ll tell you about it later

bastodd: holy shit

bastodd: ulrich, yumi

bastodd: youd better get out here

thegrassisgreener: is that was I think it is

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Group Message between princess, bastodd, thegrassisgreener, xx___g0thxbitch___xx, and jeremie

bastodd: you guys cant hear me over the wind

bastodd: guess ill commentate from the groupchat

bastodd: it would seem that our beloved einsteins have come up with a real life hoverboard

bastodd: it kinda reminds me of the overwing, but smaller and less pretty

bastodd: I see what ulrich meant about it being like a metal detector

bastodd: jeremie meant for it to work over water as well as land, but its taking to the sand better than the sea

bastodd: cant blame it. shits cold.

bastodd: anyway, aelita’s taking it for a cautious spin

bastodd: oh! what a crash.

bastodd: aelita recovers well. but will she get that sand out of her coverup? only time will tell

bastodd: cautious yumi approaches the board, where its floating about a foot above the ground

bastodd: the crowd is hushed

bastodd: yumi steps on, leans forward and….! shes off!

bastodd: what wobbly grace she moves with

bastodd: flying past me like she’s had years of practice

bastodd: it’s possible our beloved jeremie has just made the first joke of his life, but alas I’ll never hear it over this wind

bastodd: an update: yumi’s a natural!

bastodd: after a long and less-than-humble go on the hoverboard, yumi steps down to give our dear ulrich a turn

bastodd: ulrich steps up to the board, tremulous

bastodd: his girlfriend has to help him on, and hes white knuckling the handlebars

bastodd: its not looking good for ulrich, folks

bastodd: ah! ulrich is decidedly not a fan

bastodd: and is now very wet

bastodd: oh no

thegrassisgreener: sorry good buddy we couldn’t hear you at all

thegrassisgreener: but now we welcome back to the commentator box your long-time fan favorite, me

thegrassisgreener: who is now dripping all over odd’s lovely plastic beach chair

thegrassisgreener: heh, sorry

thegrassisgreener: anyway

thegrassisgreener: our favorite bitchy cat boy has stepped up to the board

thegrassisgreener: he jumps a little, testing the weight like it’s a hotel bed ripe for jumping

thegrassisgreener: three time tri-academy skateboard tournament champion odd della robbia struggles mightily with this new technology

thegrassisgreener: I won’t be surprised if he and I meet the same fate

thegrassisgreener: … damn it

thegrassisgreener: well folks it seems I’ve spoken too soon

thegrassisgreener: hes off, with as much if not more grace than the lovely yumi

thegrassisgreener: hes… really going

thegrassisgreener: oh no

thegrassisgreener: uh, our director and the brains behind the operation has taken off behind odd as he speeds down the beach

thegrassisgreener: oh shit

thegrassisgreener: shit

princess: odd? do you have your phone on you?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: odd??

bastodd: wh

bastodd: ya

bastodd: sorry

bastodd: m a little scrambled

bastodd: the thing just stopped working

bastodd: sorry

jeremie: That’s fine

jeremie: As long as you’re safe

bastodd: yeah uh

bastodd: my arm is kinda jacked?

bastodd: and I landed hard on my bad knee

bastodd: shit

bastodd: I think walking is out

princess: That’s okay. Deep breaths.

bastodd: on it

jeremie: Can you tell where you are?

bastodd: kinda

bastodd: hang on.

bastodd: i passed the rocks on the far side of the beach

bastodd: im sort of in a cove? there are a few houses but theyre way at the top of the cliff

bastodd: waaaait

bastodd: oh okay so, good news, I wont be taken hostage by weird reclusive psychopaths spending the holidays in their beach home

bastodd: it’s the Lunbar’s, they live in the big yellow house

jeremie: Okay, so that’s one less thing to worry about

bastodd: yeah

bastodd: I don’t think they can hear me tho

bastodd: alright SO

bastodd: im like a mile west of where yall are

thegrassisgreener: damn, that far?

bastodd: what can I say, Einstein doesn’t fuck around

bastodd: anyway, im like a mile west, im sitting at the bottom of a cliff right underneath a yellow house

bastodd: cant miss me

princess: got it. hold tight, were on our way!!

bastodd: kay, ill be here

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: you were right about the Einsteins not fucking around

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I don’t remember the last time I walked this much in one go

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: youre lucky I love you

bastodd: the sacrifices you make for friends are truly appreciated

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: theyd better be

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Private Message between princess and bastodd

bastodd: Hey Eye leech

princess: odd! how are you doing

bastodd: Okay. Sore

bastodd: I’m dictating messages to my phone so I am soggy if the spellcheck yapp sin.

bastodd: shit

princess: ahahah

princess: no problem!

princess: whats up

bastodd: I should be ready to goat when the doctor gets back

bastodd: But I was thinking

bastodd: You’re still my cousin technically

bastodd: You could come in and see me

princess: oh, I hadn’t thought of that!

princess: sure! ill be right there, I just got to let the others knows

bastodd: Okay! I’ll be here ha ha ha ha

princess: sigh

Group Message between princess, bastodd, thegrassisgreener, xx___g0thxbitch___xx, and jeremie

princess: he’s a little banged up, but he’s stable!

princess:

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: oh no, how will he shovel food into his mouth with that cast?

princess:

princess: he says “guess youll have to feed me!”

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: oh no

princess: oh yes

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: :(

princess: truly a tragedy

jeremie: Or a horror film

princess: that too

princess: anyway. we’ll be out in just a minute!

jeremie: We’ll be waiting!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: psst… looks like someone fell asleep

thegrassisgreener: I guess the accident really knocked the wind out of him

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: booooo

thegrassisgreener: what can I say, im filling a void

princess: hes asleep, not dead

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: yeah, if he were dead itd be quiet in here ;)

bastodd: I’m awake now

bastodd: so, first of all, fuck you yumi

bastodd: second of all, for reference: ill need to take painkillers twice a day, and I cant put much weight on my knee for the rest of the week

bastodd: so I might… kneed… some help around the house

bastodd: but otherwise im okay!

thegrassisgreener: glad to hear it good buddy!

princess: I’m glad youre okay!

princess: jeremie is too but hes sleeping

bastodd: where is he

bastodd: we should nap together

princess: my room! second floor, the first door on your right when you reach the top of the stairs

bastodd: omw

bastodd: wait… you guys aren’t…

princess: were both decent!

princess: oh my god

bastodd: oh phew

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: for anyone whose still awake, me and ulrich are starting a movie in the living room

thegrassisgreener: ill be making popcorn soon

princess: I think odd and jeremie are still asleep, but ill come down!

thegrassisgreener: dinners ready!

thegrassisgreener: ill fridge it since yall need to sleep, apparently

jeremie: Oh my Nye, it got late.

thegrassisgreener: its fine! you needed it

jeremie: Yeah, I did

jeremie: Odd is still asleep; once I untangle myself I can meet you downstairs?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: please! we’re all in the living room

bastodd: hey

bastodd: anyone still awake

thegrassisgreener: just you and me buddy! everyone else is knocked out

bastodd: cool

Private Message between bastodd and thegrassisgreener

bastodd: sorry I don’t wanna clog the gc if no one else is awake

bastodd: I just…

bastodd: I dunno

thegrassisgreener: whats up?

bastodd: this was paulines room, when we came here as kids

bastodd: id sneak in sometimes late at night and we’d tell ghost stories

bastodd: one time … he caught us

thegrassisgreener: your dad?

bastodd: yah

bastodd: he didn’t yell, didn’t make me go to bed

bastodd: just sat with us in the blanket fort

bastodd: took the book we were reading – I think it was sleepy hollow?

bastodd: and read to us until we both passed out

bastodd: I remember waking up on the floor, dad leaning back on the dresser, snoring like a

bastodd: like a... like a della robbia, I guess

bastodd: and i

bastodd: I just

bastodd: miss him

thegrassisgreener: hey

thegrassisgreener: that’s okay

thegrassisgreener: that’s… totally normal.

thegrassisgreener: even tho the lyoko gang is all here, youre still in a place where you spent a lot of time with him

thegrassisgreener: tbh im… surprised you didn’t say anything sooner

bastodd: I wanted to

bastodd: but we were having fun, I guess I forgot

thegrassisgreener: hey, man, that’s okay.

bastodd: yeah

bastodd: plus I didn’t wanna bother you guys with it

bastodd: while were on vacation

bastodd: but then I fell asleep w jeremie, and woke up alone

bastodd: and I dunno

bastodd: it just. all came out.

thegrassisgreener: hey. odd.

thegrassisgreener: that sucks. like it really really does.

thegrassisgreener: but its okay that you feel that way.

thegrassisgreener: youre human. grief is fucking normal

thegrassisgreener: its only been a couple weeks, honestly.

thegrassisgreener: its nothing to feel burdened about

thegrassisgreener: we’re all here for you!

thegrassisgreener: you can spam the group chat all you want

thegrassisgreener: thanks for telling me

bastodd: yeah

bastodd: thanks for listening

bastodd: I thought about him during breakfast

bastodd: he always burned his eggs

thegrassisgreener: I can burn eggs for you

bastodd: jesus

thegrassisgreener: was that you laughing I just heard?

bastodd: yeah. asshole.

bastodd: I cant believe Ulrich Stern, the king of angst, wont let me wallow in my own sadness

bastodd: my how the times have changed

thegrassisgreener: what can I say?

thegrassisgreener: we all grow up sometime

bastodd: shit

bastodd: I know

bastodd: therapy’s a good look on you

thegrassisgreener: yeah, thanks

thegrassisgreener: and like. you don’t have to, everyone grieves differently, but

thegrassisgreener: I can link you to service I go thru

thegrassisgreener: im sure someone there is a trained grief professional

bastodd: thanks

bastodd: ill think about that.

bastodd: I just

bastodd: wish he was here

thegrassisgreener: I know

thegrassisgreener: I know

thegrassisgreener: im sorry

bastodd: me too, man.

bastodd: hey

thegrassisgreener: yeah buddy?

bastodd: can you come upstairs?

bastodd: I don’t wanna be alone

thegrassisgreener: course, omw

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Group Message between princess, bastodd, thegrassisgreener, xx___g0thxbitch___xx, and jeremie

thegrassisgreener: odd’s havin a rough night, he says hed appreciate love and stuff in the morning

bastodd: oh ulrich you bitch

princess: ???

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: so you don’t… want love and stuff?

bastodd: no no I do

bastodd: just not from that traitor

jeremie: I can hear screaming from down the hall, what’s going on?

bastodd: hang on

princess: uh, I hear screaming, should i

princess: ok im omw

princess: fucking hell

princess: no ones hurt

princess: no need to come running

princess: turns out ulrich found time to exact his revenge

jeremie: Revenge?

princess: remember how odd left dirty socks in ulrichs luggage after the funeral?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: vaguely

jeremie: Yes

princess: ulrich apparently found every sock in his house, packed it in his tiny suitcase, and unleashed it on odd while he slept

princess: the stench alone could fell a man

princess: don’t come down to this end of the hallway unless you have a nose plug

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: or a death wish?

princess: or a death wish

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: holy shit

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: paint us a picture, dear ‘lita

princess: well, the first thing to remember is ulrich lives in the countryside, surrounded by dirt and bugs and who knows what, so there's that stank.

princess: plus, he works with swords. so, manure and burnt fibers are among the strongest identifiable scents

princess: but then you have to consider the toll that being around molten metal, etc, all day takes on his feet

princess: so that amps up the stank

princess: and to top it all off, our lovely ulrich is a cis man, who lives alone in the countryside.

princess: how often do you think he does laundry?

jeremie: Not enough?

princess: not enough.

princess: not nearly enough.

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: horrible

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: horrifying

jeremie: haranguing

jeremie: horrendous

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: h… bad

jeremie: exactly

princess: and ulrich unleashed all of that onto poor unassuming odd

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: well… im not helping him

princess: oh no at this point im just watching

princess: fascinating stuff. odd is currently hitting ulrich with a pillow

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: who’s winning?

princess: ulrich, unfortunately

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: boo

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: five euros says ulrich gets cocky and odd makes a comeback

jeremie: Oh no, getting cocky is Odd’s territory

jeremie: Odd admits defeat, €5

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: its on

princess: ill be the judge of that

princess: it’s a close one

princess: it would seem ulrich is the victor in today’s battles

princess: but only because of odd’s disadvantaged state

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: damn it

jeremie: Ha ha!

thegrassisgreener: wow, you guys

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: you bombarded odd with your smelly socks!

thegrassisgreener: and it was so worth it!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: was it, though?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: was it really?

thegrassisgreener: yes.

jeremie: Incredible.

Private Message between jeremie and xx___g0thxbitch___xx

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: so turns out I don’t have any cash on me

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: can I get you a coffee

jeremie: You don’t have to do that! I was mostly joking anyway

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: no im committed now

jeremie: Well, if you must

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I must

jeremie: I was thinking we could go out to brunch

jeremie: Give Ulrich a break from all the cooking

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: ooo

jeremie: You can get me a coffee there, or something else that’s €5

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: excellent idea

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: this is why youre the Einstein

Group Message between princess, bastodd, thegrassisgreener, xx___g0thxbitch___xx, and jeremie

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: once we're all de-stank-ified

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: what say you to finding a diner this morning?

jeremie: We think it'd give Ulrich a break from all the cooking.

princess: fine by me!

thegrassisgreener: sure! I really dont mind cooking, but a break might be nice.

bastodd: I could eat!

thegrassisgreener: that goes without saying

bastodd: really, ulrich, havent you antagonized me enough?

thegrassisgreener: ehhhh

thegrassisgreener: you cant see it but i'm making that wiggling hand gesture

bastodd: sigh

bastodd: husband, dock the pool boy's pay

jeremie: By how much, dear?

bastodd: enough to make it hurt!

jeremie: Ah, down to the American minimum wage. Got it.

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: oh don't be that cruel

jeremie: Alright... Slightly above American minimum wage.

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: spoken like a true heartless bastard

jeremie: I try.

jeremie: Anything for my … loving husband.

bastodd: oh darling, i knew you cared!

jeremie: Of course

jeremie: Anyway. Can everyone be ready in an hour?

princess: I can!

bastodd: if I get in the shower right now, hopefully

thegrassisgreener: oh it wasnt that bad! you should smell your own feet sometime!

bastodd: im washing out the betrayal

thegrassisgreener: oh alright

thegrassisgreener: anyway, einstein, I should be ready by then

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: me too. also, ulrich, please do laundry more

princess: youre one to talk

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: dont! expose me! like that!

princess: :)

princess: We'll meet in the kitchen in an hour?

jeremie: Sounds good!

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Private Message between princess and bastodd

princess: hey, are you alright?

princess: you seemed... off this morning

bastodd: yeah im

bastodd: not doing to great tbh

princess: you want to talk about it?

bastodd: hm. not right now

bastodd: I gotta focus on eating

bastodd: but... maybe later all of us can have a feelings jam?

bastodd: ulrich doesnt think its good for me to keep it all bottled up

princess: my how the times have changed

bastodd: thats what I said!

princess: but okay! ill be here when you need me

bastodd: I know <3

princess: <3

Group Message between princess, bastodd, thegrassisgreener, xx___g0thxbitch___xx, and jeremie

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: ulrich?

thegrassisgreener: collecting my socks!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: well hurry up!

thegrassisgreener: I am! I think you guys are right

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: on?

thegrassisgreener: I do need to do laundry more

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: oh my god

princess: we're in a booth in the back corner

jeremie: Thanks! Be right in.

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: in case I dont get back by the time the waitress takes our order, ill have two shots of espresso, an egg, fried, and a cherry muffin

princess: copy!

Private Message between princess and jeremie

princess: dude.

princess: not fucking cool.

Private Message between thegrassisgreener and jeremie

thegrassisgreener: wtf jer?

Private Message between xx___g0thxbitch___xx and bastodd

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: hey whered you go?

bastodd: fuck off

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: the hell?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: sulk all you want bitch but tell me where you fucking are

bastodd: fine

bastodd: by the car

bastodd: tell j to keep his distance

bastodd: ill be

bastodd: back soon

bastodd: I guess

Private Message between princess and jeremie

jeremie: Yeah I

jeremie: I fucked up

princess: dont tell me that!

princess: you know what you need to do!

jeremie: Yumi says I should keep my distance

jeremie: I guess she'd know

jeremie: Fuck.

Private Message between xx___g0thxbitch___xx and bastodd

bastodd: sorry

bastodd: sorry

bastodd: im not mad at you

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: can I come find you?

bastodd: not... right now

bastodd: im not beautiful rn

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: text?

bastodd: yeah

bastodd: you remember nicholas

bastodd: the ex-boyfriend?

bastodd: or well, when you met him he was just the boyfriend

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: yeah

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: ulrich told you youd split up

bastodd: yeah

bastodd: it wasnt so bad

bastodd: I mean I was into him but it wasnt...

bastodd: anyway. not the point.

bastodd: he was... kind of a hothead

bastodd: born into money, went to a fancy private college

bastodd: didnt... see why I was never good at school

bastodd: thought I needed to apply myself more

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: oh no

bastodd: oh yeah. wed fight like once a month bc he thought I needed to change careers

bastodd: get some real qualifications or something

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: oh no

bastodd: eventually that was what split us up

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: oh no

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: so when jeremie said... what he said...?

bastodd: yeah

bastodd: struck a nerve

bastodd: I mean

bastodd: ive always felt like shit about my grades anyway

bastodd: but... I thought einstein understood that

bastodd: you know?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: oh dude

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: no wonder youre hiding out by the car

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: you must be pretty... tired... of all the comments

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: it really... grinds your gears?

bastodd: tch

bastodd: yeah

bastodd: good effort yumes

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I try

bastodd: “try” being the word to focus on

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: sigh

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: yeah

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: hey

bastodd: yeah?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I cant speak for jeremie

xx___g0thxbitch__xx: but he knows what he said was wrong

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: lita and ulrich are reading him the riot act over here

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: he'll apologize. when youre ready

bastodd: I... yeah, I know

bastodd: I just gotta. be angry for a bit.

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I know

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: not too long I hope

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: one waitress keeps refilling out drinks when we've only taken a sip

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: and another is cleaning an already very clean table next to us

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: so I think theyre waiting for the thrilling conclusion of this tale

bastodd: oh well, I cant keep my fans waiting

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: no you cant!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: take your time, but, when you get back in here

bastodd: be prepared for an audience?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: precisely

Private Message between princess and jeremie

princess: looks like your chance is walking in the door.

Private Message between thegrassisgreener and bastodd

thegrassisgreener: yalright?

bastodd: yeah

bastodd: better now

bastodd: your girlfriend's pretty cool, you know that?

thegrassisgreener: do I ever

thegrassisgreener: glad she could help

Group Message between princess, bastodd, thegrassisgreener, xx___g0thxbitch___xx, and jeremie

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I think there was a satisfying conclusion to our soap opera

bastodd: enough to hold the waitstaff over on gossip for at least the rest of the day

princess: oh itll be at least three days

princess: remember that restaurant I worked in a few summers ago?

princess: one bitchy mom could keep us going for days. two could keep us for a week.

jeremie: Is that how you got so good at doing voices?

princess: yes! you need to be able to recreate their tone accurately for maximum gossip potential

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: you shouldve been a theater major

thegrassisgreener: we all couldve, tbh

thegrassisgreener: in another life we were all in an acting troupe, touring the world, putting on shows

bastodd: definitely.

Private Message between jeremie and bastodd

jeremie: I am sorry though

bastodd: I know you are

bastodd: im allowed to still be mad

bastodd: but I do forgive you

jeremie: Good. I don't know what I'd do without my husband by my side.

bastodd: oh jeremie!

bastodd: does that mean... we can do... That Thing?

jeremie: The Thing you brought up last Christmas that I swore I never wanted to try?

bastodd: yes! it's the only way you can save this marriage!

bastodd: well, not the only way...

jeremie: No, no, if I must do That Thing to get back in your good graces, then by Jove I'll do it.

bastodd: oh darling, I knew you cared!

Group Message between princess, jeremie, and bastodd

princess: hey! stop texting under the table!

bastodd: anything for you dearest lita

jeremie: Sorry, love!

princess: thank you!

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Private Message between jeremie and bastodd

bastodd: hey

bastodd: hey

bastodd: hey. wake up

bastodd: are you awake

bastodd: hey

jeremie: I am now!

bastodd: yeeessss

jeremie: ...

bastodd: be nice

bastodd: you owe me

jeremie: I guess I do

jeremie: What's up?

bastodd: come downstairs!

bastodd: its monologue night!

jeremie: oh Herschel

jeremie: be right down

jeremie: Actually, uh

jeremie: I need help down the stairs

bastodd: be right there hubby

jeremie: Don't call me that

bastodd: you love it

bastodd: dont lie

jeremie: ...

bastodd: i dont hear a no!

Group Message between princess, bastodd, thegrassisgreener, xx___g0thxbitch___xx, and jeremie

thegrassisgreener has sent a video

bastodd: bravo! bravo!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: not my best but she did legit buy all those cans of soup.

princess: she must have hated her friend's husband

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: no doubt

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: who's next?

bastodd: jeremie!

jeremie: OK

bastodd has sent a video

thegrassisgreener: holy shit

thegrassisgreener: iconic

bastodd: iconique*

thegrassisgreener: yeah that

bastodd: who's next?

thegrassisgreener: lita!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx has sent a video

bastodd: boooo! boooo!

jeremie: You're not booing Aelita, I hope.

bastodd: no! i'd never!

bastodd: i'm booing the growing inaccesibility of science!

jeremie: Ah. Yes, carry on.

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: boooo!

princess: ulrich's turn!

princess has sent a video

princess: You've given me a lot to think about, Ulrich!

jeremie: Agreed. I've been in therapy for a bit to help my transition, but it's definitely helped me in other areas, too.

bastodd: i might have to try it tbh

bastodd: not that there's anything wrong w me

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: no of course not

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: who's up next?

thegrassisgreener: Odd's up!

jeremie has sent a video

thegrassisgreener: I knew you were a theater kid but damn odd

princess: a closeted talent!

bastodd: nothin' closeted about me baby

princess: that's true!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: great job everyone! i'm definitely saving these

thegrassisgreener: I'm putting a soundbite of Odd's monlogue as his text tone

bastodd: i'll make you regret it

thegrassisgreener: I expect nothing less

Private Message between thegrassisgreener and bastodd

thegrassisgreener: hey bitch

thegrassisgreener: you need anything?

bastodd: mm. make me a drink?

thegrassisgreener: aye-aye

thegrassisgreener: you want me to invite the others?

bastodd: sure

thegrassisgreener: so jer's passed out and yumi is heading to bed

thegrassisgreener: so its you me and lita

bastodd: haha, you me

bastodd: yumi

thegrassisgreener: ... i guess

bastodd: :)

Group Message between princess, bastodd, and thegrassisgreener

thegrassisgreener: whatre ya havin?

princess: hm... I'm not sure

bastodd: bloody mary please!

princess: Ooh, make that two!

thegrassisgreener: comin right up!

bastodd: love you guys

princess: drunk

bastodd: shush. i do

princess: drink? we know

bastodd: Lita.

princess: sorry, its hard to resist

bastodd: i mean, so am I

thegrassisgreener: ill say

thegrassisgreener: light of my life, fire of my lions

thegrassisgreener: loins

princess: lions

thegrassisgreener: my lions

bastodd: furry

thegrassisgreener: oh you want to go there?

bastodd: ... no

thegrassisgreener: i thought not

princess: I thought jeremie was odd's husband?

thegrassisgreener: yes, but i'm their promiscuous poolboy

thegrassisgreener: I homoerotically clean their pool

princess: ah

bastodd: ANYway

bastodd: you weird bitches

bastodd: I love you guys

bastodd: im about to pass out

bastodd: adeiu!

princess: adieu! love you

thegrassisgreener: love you

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Group Message between princess, bastodd, thegrassisgreener, xx___g0thxbitch___xx, and jeremie

bastodd: goin out for a bit. no worries, just gonna stretch my legs

Private Message between bastodd and bastodd

bastodd: laps around neighborhood
bastodd: 1
bastodd: 2
bastodd: 4 lol
bastodd: stretch 1
bastodd: 2
bastodd: 3
bastodd: fuck wait I cant do pull ups
bastodd: laps 5
bastodd: laps 6

bastodd: fuck

bastodd: i want
bastodd: i miss
bastodd: i
bastodd: theyre leaving in 2 days and then what?
bastodd: then when?
bastodd: it took a fucking funeral to get everyone together again
bastodd: I just
bastodd: miss us.

bastodd outgoing phonecall to: Dad
Time 00:00
Voicemail 2:37

bastodd outgoing phonecall to: Adele
Time 00:00
Voicemail 00:30

bastodd outgoing phonecall to: Mom
Time 18:34
Voicemail 00:00

Private Message between bastodd and xx___g0thxbitch___xx

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: you alive?
bastodd: kinda
bastodd: omw back
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: kk
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: you alright?
bastodd: i'm... better
bastodd: had a Moment earlier
bastodd: but i ran some laps and now im. okay
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: ah
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: everything okay?
bastodd: no
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: do you... wanna talk about it?
bastodd: maybe later?
bastodd: I gotta finish feeling things first
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: feelings is a bitch innit?
bastodd: you have noooo idea
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I might
bastodd: yeah

bastodd: hey yumes?
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: mm?
bastodd: i think
bastodd: i think i need to be alone for a little while
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: got it
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: can i tell the gc?
bastodd: yeah, sure
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: xx
bastodd: x

Group Message between princess, bastodd, thegrassisgreener, xx___g0thxbitch___xx, and jeremie

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: odd needs space today
bastodd: yeah im an astronodd
bastodd: an oddstronaut if you will
thegrassisgreener: fuck off
bastodd: already on it

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: im heading to the beach, who wants to come?
princess: i'm in!
jeremie: No thanks, I need to take it easy today
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: whats easier than laying on the beach?
princess: and they say youre a genius
jeremie: By 'take it easy' I meant work more on my thesis research, to be honest
thegrassisgreener: wow
jeremie: I'm already behind
thegrassisgreener: nerd
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: lmao
thegrassisgreener: but i'm gonna also take it easy today, sorry love
thegrassisgreener: but you ladies have fun!
princess: we will!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: presents tonight tho?
bastodd: yes!
jeremie: Of course
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: ok good

Private Message between princess and xx___g0thxbitch___xx

princess: almost ready!
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: kk!
princess: are you worried about odd?
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: nah, not really
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: some things you gotta do alone
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: ya know?
princess: yeah
princess: I hope he talks to us about it eventually
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: i'm sure he will

princess: omw down!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: pass me the sunscreen
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: thx

princess: have you seen my sweatshirt?
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: no
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: uh
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: actually
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: im sorry!
princess: wow
princess: you know, there's a lot they didn't have on lyoko
princess: sand in my bra was one of them
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: im so sorry
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: you can put sand in my bra if you want
princess: i just might!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: why did I let you do that?
princess: the boys arent the only ones who can get homoerotic
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: too true

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: do you miss lyoko?
princess: sometimes
princess: I don't miss fighting XANA
princess: but
princess: I did spend a lot of time there while jeremie was working on virtualizing me
princess: there was always more to discover
princess: one time I found little virtual flowers
princess: growing by a waterfall in the earth sector
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: oh?
princess: yeah
princess: it was the coolest thing
princess: it looked sort of like a water lily, but not
princess: I tried looking it up when I was earthside, but I could never find anything
princess: and I think... I think lyoko invented it
princess: like... real digital evolution
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: oh wow
princess: and I've never come across anything nearly as... advanced
princess: since then
princess: so, I guess, I do miss lyoko
princess: ive felt like somethings been missing since we shut it down
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: wow
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: thats... really something
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I get it, thats your family legacy
princess: yeah
princess: a legacy only we'll ever know

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I could help you research your family tree
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: if you want
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: it wouldn't be the same but
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: it might fill some holes
princess: i
princess: I'd really like that, yumi
princess: thank you
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: of course

Private Message between jeremie and thegrassisgreener

thegrassisgreener: u up?
jeremie: Yeah
thegrassisgreener: are u working on your thesis?
jeremie: Yes, but I can talk for a bit
jeremie: What's up?
thegrassisgreener: i'm in the library
thegrassisgreener: its cool as hell
jeremie: Oh?
thegrassisgreener: yea! its the room right behind the dining room
thegrassisgreener: w the big glass doors
thegrassisgreener: it's cool as hell, you should come by
jeremie: What've you found so far?
thegrassisgreener: an illustrated copy of Treasure Island
thegrassisgreener: a ton of old comics
thegrassisgreener: i never got into the star wars novels but there's like a dozen of them
jeremie: I never did either. Our lives were science fiction enough
thegrassisgreener: truth
thegrassisgreener: ah, the panopticon
jeremie: That sure is a lot of variety, lol. Whose library is this?
thegrassisgreener: the whole della robbia clan i think
jeremie: I see
thegrassisgreener: being this close to civilization feels like a panopticon ngl
jeremie: Oh?
thegrassisgreener: I mean, I know this isnt bad. we're basically secluded in this house
thegrassisgreener: but, idk. I feel like everyone's staring at me when I fill up the car with gas or something
thegrassisgreener: I dont get that at home
jeremie: Yeah, I get that.
jeremie: You do live in the middle of nowhere.
jeremie: But, to be honest, I'm still learning how to... people, too.
jeremie: Although
jeremie: compared to my fellow PhD candidates, I'm one suave motherfucker.
thegrassisgreener: oh god
thegrassisgreener: remind me never to get a ph d if theyre all worse than you
jeremie: Noted
jeremie: Dont do it.
thegrassisgreener: I wont lol
thegrassisgreener: but, yeah. the most irl interaction i get is with my therapist
thegrassisgreener: lovely woman but i need more than just her
jeremie: Yeah, you do.
thegrassisgreener: still weird tho
jeremie: I get you.
jeremie: This week had been good.
thegrassisgreener: definitely
jeremie: We should do this more
jeremie: I miss you guys
thegrassisgreener: aww, the robot has a heart
jeremie: Hey
thegrassisgreener: ive missed yall too
thegrassisgreener: growing up is hard
jeremie: It's hard and nobody understands
thegrassisgreener: hey.
jeremie: :)

thegrassisgreener: what should i do for breakfast tomorrow?
jeremie: Hm...
jeremie: French toast
thegrassisgreener: yes.

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Group Message between princess, bastodd, thegrassisgreener, xx___g0thxbitch___xx, and jeremie

bastodd: i'm back bitches
princess: welcome back!
bastodd: thanks
bastodd: I know you missed me
bastodd: you ladies still on the beach?
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: heading back now!
bastodd: great
bastodd: hey
bastodd: I was wondering
bastodd: if its not too lame
bastodd: actually
princess: yes?
jeremie: Yeah, Odd?
bastodd: tonight, if we could talk about like... after this
jeremie: Like, after we all head home?
bastodd: yeah
jeremie: Of course. I wanted to talk about it, too.
thegrassisgreener: me too
bastodd: oh, really?
bastodd: okay

Private Message between thegrassisgreener and bastodd
thegrassisgreener: hey
thegrassisgreener: since you mentioned it
thegrassisgreener: ive been meaning to ask
bastodd: youre proposing? i accept!
thegrassisgreener: what about your husband?
bastodd: he doesnt need to know
thegrassisgreener: I dont feel right not telling him
bastodd: fine, fine. later, then, my love
thegrassisgreener: okay, my dear
bastodd: anyway
bastodd: whats up?
thegrassisgreener: well, since you and nick split
thegrassisgreener: sorry, n*ck
thegrassisgreener: since you and n*ck split
thegrassisgreener: do you need another roommate?
thegrassisgreener: maybe someone who's already immune to your foot stank?
bastodd: oh
bastodd: you mean you?
thegrassisgreener: yeah, good buddy
bastodd: uh, yeah
bastodd: yeah, definitely!

bastodd: wait
bastodd: fuck you
thegrassisgreener: ha!

bastodd: still a yes tho

bastodd: it wont be too far from your work?
thegrassisgreener: not really. besides, my therapist is near where you live anyway
bastodd: gotcha

Group Message between princess, bastodd, thegrassisgreener, xx___g0thxbitch___xx, and jeremie

thegrassisgreener: dinner orders?
bastodd: can we skip right to dessert?
bastodd: I think I pulled my knee doing laps this morning
thegrassisgreener: the knee you just hurt?
bastodd: yeah that one
thegrassisgreener: can I block you for that?
bastodd: yeah
thegrassisgreener has blocked bastodd from the chat
thegrassisgreener has unblocked bastodd from the chat
thegrassisgreener: anyway, lets get a consensus
princess: that's fine with me! i've been craving strawberry shortcake
jeremie: Fine with me.
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: yes!
thegrassisgreener: then yes! court adjourned
thegrassisgreener: odd do you still have that gavel?
bastodd: maybe in the basement?
thegrassisgreener: oh nvm then
thegrassisgreener: that place is haunted
bastodd: yeah probably

thegrassisgreener: dessert orders?
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: something w a lot of spice and chocolate
jeremie: A chocolate-filled croissant?
bastodd: I second the croissants
princess: hm. if its easier, do you wanna just make a variety of croissants?
thegrassisgreener: yeah!
thegrassisgreener: on it :)

bastodd: my husband is so talented
jeremie: Your what?
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: uh-oh
princess: Eep!
bastodd: oh, right
bastodd: well hubby you know how we always said our relationship could withstand anything
jeremie: … Go on
bastodd: well you see
bastodd: our pool boy...
princess: gasp!
jeremie: No! I won't stand for it!
bastodd: but honey you don't understand
bastodd: I love you just as much as I love him!
jeremie: That's what they say... And the next thing you know, I'm face down in the pool.
bastodd: I would never! he would never!
jeremie: I've seen it happen!
bastodd: no!
jeremie: Yes
jeremie: I need.... some space.... Some time to... think things over.
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: Lita, I think jeremie's gonna think things over from the gun room
princess: I think so too
bastodd: don't give him any ideas!
jeremie: Who are you talking to? More of your lovers?
bastodd: no I...
bastodd: i'll give you time to think, dear.
bastodd: I love you
jeremie: … I love you, too...

thegrassisgreener: jesus christ
thegrassisgreener: well as long as jeremie isnt plotting my murder
thegrassisgreener: croissants are in progress
thegrassisgreener: come to the kitchen
bastodd: okay we can pause the soap opera
bastodd: actually, can we talk now?
bastodd: i'm gonna stew about it until we do
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: wow. yeah sure
jeremie: Yes, I'll be right there.
princess: same
thegrassisgreener: yeah good buddy
bastodd: cool
bastodd: we can meet in the kitchen so we can get schwasted afterwards
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: yeah, thinking about the future makes us all want to drink

bastodd: fuck
bastodd: fuck, i've missed you guys.

bastodd: okay
bastodd: okay
bastodd: that makes me feel a lot better
princess: of course, odd.
princess: thanks for asking.
thegrassisgreener: now, let's eat!
princess: then presents!
thegrassisgreener: then presents.

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Private Message between jeremie and princess

jeremie: I just got off the phone with my surgeon.
jeremie: We're good to go!
princess: yeesssssssss

Group Message between princess, bastodd, thegrassisgreener, xx___g0thxbitch___xx, and jeremie

bastodd: I never thot i'd say it
bastodd: but I think ive run out of things to do
thegrassisgreener: he admits defeat!
thegrassisgreener: same though
thegrassisgreener: we could play a game? go into town? I heard theres a like, town history museum up the road?
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: sure, I like museums
jeremie: Would you all mind if me and Aelita stayed behind? We can meet you for lunch.
bastodd: oh god
jeremie: It's not what you're thinking!
princess: it's a little bit what you're thinking
bastodd: FINE
bastodd: just STOP talking about it
princess: my lips are zips!
thegrassisgreener: it's “zipped” actually
princess: damn
bastodd: anyway.

Private Message between princess and xx___g0thxbitch___xx

princess: humanism are hard
princess: language is hard
princess: people are hard
princess: I think I struggled with all of it even before I got stuck on Lyoko
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: preach
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: my familys pretty traditional
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: but when we goes and visits relatives in japan there's always something I do wrong
princess: god I know
princess: sometimes I feel like computer code is really my first language
princess: and french is my second
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: mother
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: fucking
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: preach
princess: Yeesh
princess: Solidarity though

Group message between thegrassisgreener, bastodd, and xx___g0thxbitch___xx

thegrassisgreener: when do yall want to leave?
bastodd: give me 30, I need a shower
thegrassisgreener: word
thegrassisgreener: yumi?
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: whats the weather gonna be?
thegrassisgreener: -7
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: ew
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I gotta go change then
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: but I should be ready in 20

Private Message between princess and xx___g0thxbitch___xx

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: can I borrow your hat
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: the pink one
princess: that narrows it down
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I know right
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: also can I come in?
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I want a second opinion on this look
princess: yeah give me a sec
princess: okay

princess: my magenta scarf should be in the coat closet by the front door

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: found it!
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: xx

Group Message between princess, bastodd, thegrassisgreener, xx___g0thxbitch___xx, and jeremie

thegrassisgreener: we're heading out
thegrassisgreener: we'll text you about lunch later
jeremie: Okay, be safe
princess: have fun!
thegrassisgreener: you too
thegrassisgreener: wink

Private Message between thegrassisgreener and bastodd

bastodd: can I block you
thegrassisgreener: yes

Group Message between princess, bastodd, thegrassisgreener, xx___g0thxbitch___xx, and jeremie

bastodd sent a screenshot
bastodd has blocked thegrassisgreener from the chat
princess: LOL!
jeremie has unblocked thegrassisgreener from the chat
bastodd: anyway
bastodd: see you two later

Private message between jeremie and princess

princess: so
jeremie: So
princess: we have the house to ourselves :)
jeremie: That we do!
princess: are you working on anything?
jeremie: I'm tinkering with the hoverboard
jeremie: But I wouldn't mind company
princess: :)
princess: ;)?
jeremie: ;)

princess: nice

jeremie: I love you.
jeremie: I really, really do.

Private Message between princess and xx___g0thxbitch___xx

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: someone from this town invented a new kind of sewing machine
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: well new for the 1860s
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: but its pretty cool
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I think youd like it here

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: ah youre probably busy
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I hope its good
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: ahahaha

princess: oh goodness
princess: it was!
princess: I quite like him
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: hahaha I hope so!
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: youve been together for what, ten years now?
princess: eleven!
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: holy shit
princess: right?
princess: hard to believe
princess: hows the museum?
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: its great! youd like it
princess: ooh, good to know

Private message between jeremie and princess

princess: I love you! so much.
princess:

Group message between thegrassisgreener, bastodd, and xx___g0thxbitch___xx
thegrassisgreener: whered you guys go
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: oh sorry! there was a clothing exhibit
thegrassisgreener: of course

thegrassisgreener: come check out this video
bastodd: the accent omg
thegrassisgreener: right??
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: can we cyberbully him
bastodd: yes

Group Message between princess, bastodd, thegrassisgreener, xx___g0thxbitch___xx, and jeremie

princess: hi! what do we want to do for lunch?
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: unfortunately museum charges 6 euros for one piece of lettuce
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: so lets not go here
princess: got it
princess: we did diner food last time, are there any actual restaurants around?
bastodd: are you speaking ill about diner food??
princess: no! I just thought we should have some variety
bastodd: ah
bastodd: carry on then
thegrassisgreener: theres a greek place a few km away?
thegrassisgreener: and a thai place near there
thegrassisgreener: and a sandwich shop
jeremie: Greek sounds good
thegrassisgreener: he lives!
jeremie: I do
thegrassisgreener: welcome back good buddy
jeremie: Thanks

Private Message between jeremie and thegrassisgreener

jeremie: Husbandfucker
thegrassisgreener: :(
thegrassisgreener: I guess aelita-fucker isn't really an insult
thegrassisgreener: unless she was the one who
thegrassisgreener: wait
thegrassisgreener: wait I dont want to know

thegrassisgreener: hang on.
thegrassisgreener: your doctor said no strenuous activity!
jeremie: …
thegrassisgreener: jeremie!!!
jeremie: It wasn't... Would it help if I told you I called him beforehand?
thegrassisgreener: jeremie!!!!!!!!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: anyway
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I could go for some gyros
bastodd: gyros! gyros! gyros!
jeremie: Sounds good to me
jeremie: We can be there in 30?
thegrassisgreener: great!

Private Message between jeremie and princess

princess: haha you're naked
jeremie: Did you just take my picture?
princess: maybe
jeremie: Sigh
princess: you love me
jeremie: I do

jeremie: I'll need your help in here, you know
princess: :)

Group Message between princess, bastodd, thegrassisgreener, xx___g0thxbitch___xx, and jeremie

princess: on our way!
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: see you soon!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: ulrich?
thegrassisgreener: sorry I was grabbing water
thegrassisgreener: where are you?
bastodd: by the big tree
thegrassisgreener: ah!

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Private Message between xx___g0thxbitch___xx and thegrassisgreener
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: hey
thegrassisgreener: hey yourself
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: do you want to come home with me for the holidays?
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: we could spend christmas at mine and new years at yours
thegrassisgreener: yes
thegrassisgreener: can you help me pack?
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: officially moving in with odd?
thegrassisgreener: yeah
thegrassisgreener: itll be good for us
thegrassisgreener: seeing you will be good for me
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: me too
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: privacy'll be nice too
thegrassisgreener: hell yeah it will

Group Message between princess, thegrassisgreener, xx___g0thxbitch___xx, and jeremie

jeremie: Is everything ready?
thegrassisgreener: almost. can you keep odd out of the living room for another half hour?
jeremie: I can try
princess: don't worry, I got this

Group Message between princess, bastodd, thegrassisgreener, xx___g0thxbitch___xx, and jeremie

princess: odd where are you?
princess: I have a star wars question
bastodd: omw
bastodd: where are you?
princess: my bedroom. second floor, 2 down from the bathroom
bastodd: don't worry!! i'm coming!

Group Message between princess, thegrassisgreener, xx___g0thxbitch___xx, and jeremie

thegrassisgreener: thank you for your sacrifice
princess: any time

thegrassisgreener: yumi where are the candles?
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: ah fuck, I left them in my bag
xx___g0thxbitch___xx: brb

thegrassisgreener: ah fuck
thegrassisgreener: lita had the photo album didnt she
jeremie: She brought it over this morning, so I have it. Want me to bring it down?
thegrassisgreener: can you carry it?
jeremie: Yeah, it's not too heavy
thegrassisgreener: then yes

princess: we're heading downstairs!

Group Message between princess, bastodd, thegrassisgreener, xx___g0thxbitch___xx, and jeremie

xx___g0thxbitch___xx has sent a video

[Video transcript: The beach house living room, with white candles lit on the fireplace mantle. In front of the fireplace, the gang stands around a small table with a photograph propped on it. The photograph is Sterling Della Robbia, Odd's father. Sterling is a large man with a heavy, blond beard.

Odd [off-camera]: Wh-- what's all this?
Ulrich: We, uh, felt bad. That we couldn't all make it to the funeral.
Ulrich: And I mean. We all knew him. Your dad.
Ulrich: So, we kinda thought we'd have one of our own.
Odd [off-camera]: I-- You guys –
Aelita [off-camera]: Oh, Odd--
[sniffling]

Video ends]

jeremie has sent a video

[Video transcript: There is some indistinct shuffling. Odd appears on camera with Ulrich as his side.

Jeremie [off-camera]: Let's get started, shall we?
Odd [sniffling]: Yeah. Yeah, let's.

Aelita moves in front of the photo album.

Aelita: Sterling... He was great, you know? I remember the first time Odd brought me home during a Kadic holiday. He just said, this is Aelita, my friend from school, she's a genius. And Sterling just... gave me a big hug and said, 'Welcome to the family, Aelita.'
And he really... Made me feel like it, you know?

Yumi comes up behind Aelita and rubs her shoulder, which is shaking.
Yumi: I know what you mean.
Yumi: I could stop by any time during the summer hols, and he'd treat me like a, like a person. He'd asked me about my parents and my brother, and he'd even started learning Japanese so they'd be able to talk to him in it, if they ever came by.
Yumi: And I was just a friend.
Yumi: He was getting pretty good, actually, at the Japanese.
Odd: Was he?
Yumi: Well. Good enough.
[Odd laughs.]
Odd: He never had a knack for accents.
Yumi: I'll say.
[Aelita laughs]
Yumi: But he tried. He did.

Aelita steps back. Ulrich comes up to the photograph.

Ulrich: [quietly] You old bastard.
Ulrich: Sterling...
Ulrich: I was never close with my dad. He was hard to like, and even harder to please. And Sterling knew that, and he never... He never made me feel lesser for it.
Ulrich: One time I was over for dinner, and afterwards I went on the back porch to get some fresh air, y'know, and he came out and handed me a glass of wine. And he told me how he never liked his father. He was shitty to Sterling's mom and him. Sterling hadn't talked to his dad since he left home at eighteen. And because of that, he never wanted to have kids, 'cause he didn't see himself as the good dad type. But when he found out his wife was pregnant, he actually sat out on the porch and cried.
[Ulrich takes a deep breath, choked up]
Ulrich: But he said, as soon as he held Adele in his arms, he never wanted to do anything else.
Ulrich: That night was what got me into therapy, actually.
Ulrich: Realizing I didn't have to grow up and be my dad.
Ulrich: That I could be like –
Ulrich: I –
[Ulrich becomes choked up]
Ulrich: I never got to-- the chance to tell him –

The camera pans away.

[Aelita sees the camera on her and makes a face, crossing her eyes and sticking out her tongue.]
[Odd, beside her, makes the same expression.]

Odd: He was a smart bastard.
[Odd laughs, but it is choked off.]
Odd: He was... I mean, when I came out..
Odd: I think he had suspicions, for a while.
Odd: I did too, I mean. I didn't always know.
Odd: But he never said anything about it. 'Cause y'know, some parents would've said vague, supportive platitudes, if they thought their kid was gonna come out. But he didn't. So the night I sat him down and told him, he just... Hugged me. And thanked me.
Odd: Pauline baked me a cake after I told her. And Dad...
Odd: He never passed up an opportunity for a pun, I'll tell you that.
Odd: [smiling] I mean, seriously, I don't know how many jokes he made that night about balls. I think it's a world record, actually.
[Chuckling from around the room]
Odd: He just... Cared. And accepted me, all the time, with no hesitation. All of us, and our friends. And he wanted so much for us to be happy.
[Odd grins]
Odd: I mean, I've had a ball, I don't know about you.
[Groans from around the room]
Ulrich [off-camera]: Boo! Boooo.
[Odd laughs]
Odd: Shut up or I'm divorcing you!
Jeremie [off-camera]: Hey!

Video ends]

bastodd: you... you guys are the best
bastodd: you really did all that for me
princess: of course we did.
thegrassisgreener: we had to.
bastodd: I
bastodd: thank you.
bastodd: its...
bastodd: hard. being here.
bastodd: I mean. I love you guys. but you know what I mean
bastodd: its almost christmas and hes not gonna be there to make bad jokes about the way we wrapped our presents
bastodd: or pass out after 1 spiked eggnog
bastodd: and i'm
bastodd: scared
bastodd: of that
bastodd: im scared to do all this without him
bastodd: its gonna be weird
princess: oh odd
princess: we're here for you.
thegrassisgreener: yeah
thegrassisgreener: yeah, man.
thegrassisgreener: be scared. its okay.
thegrassisgreener: we're right here with you
bastodd: I know
bastodd: I know
bastodd: thank you guys so much.

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Group Message between princess, bastodd, thegrassisgreener, xx___g0thxbitch___xx, and jeremie

bastodd: friends

bastodd: romans

bastodd: countrymen

bastodd: lend me your ears

princess: oh lord

bastodd: its time for you

bastodd: to get the fuck out

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: good morning to you too

bastodd: good morning!

bastodd: but, really, we need to be packed and out by lunch, mom is coming by

thegrassisgreener: why cant we say hi to mrs della robbia?

bastodd: well for one, your bong sitting in the living room

thegrassisgreener: damn it

thegrassisgreener: I knew I left it somewhere

bastodd: it better be safely packed in your suitcase by this afternoon!

thegrassisgreener: i'm going to get it now!

bastodd: good

bastodd: anyway. that sound good?

jeremie: Yes sir!

thegrassisgreener: aye aye!

bastodd: and idk whoms is driving whoms so you may be able to see my mom if you want

thegrassisgreener: yes please! I miss her

thegrassisgreener: also, eggs are on the kitchen table. theres fruit and hashbrowns too

princess: youre a godsend

thegrassisgreener: haha tell my dad that

princess: ouch

bastodd: anyway

bastodd: ulrich

thegrassisgreener: hm?

bastodd: what the FUCK

bastodd: am I gonna do with all these socks

princess: wash them, I hope

bastodd: youre not ulrich

thegrassisgreener: wash them

bastodd: fuck you

thegrassisgreener: I thought youd never ask

bastodd has blocked thegrassisgreener from the chat

princess has unblocked thegrassisgreener from the chat

Private Message between thegrassisgreener and xx___g0thxbitch___xx

thegrassisgreener: so

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: hm?

thegrassisgreener: would it be alright with you if I rode with odd and jeremie?

thegrassisgreener: I really want to see mrs della robbia today

thegrassisgreener: I didnt know she was stopping by

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: yeah, thats fine

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: give her a hug for me

thegrassisgreener: youre the best

thegrassisgreener: will do

Group Message between princess, bastodd, thegrassisgreener, xx___g0thxbitch___xx, and jeremie

princess: has anyone seen my beach towel?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: its still hanging outside with mine

princess: will you bring it in?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: yeah np

Private message between princess and bastodd

princess: hey odd, what are you doing for new years?

bastodd: I dunno yet, why?

princess: do you want to come by?

princess: jeremie'll be around, but he has meetings with his professors for a lot of the day

princess: and I figure if you didnt have plans, itd be nice to see you

bastodd: aww youre not sick of me yet?

princess: I didnt say that

bastodd: ouch

princess: but ill start to miss you next week

bastodd: oh I see how it is

princess: as you should

bastodd: haha

bastodd: can we get schwasted on new years?

princess: absolutely

Group Message between princess, bastodd, thegrassisgreener, xx___g0thxbitch___xx, and jeremie

thegrassisgreener: can someone help me wash the dishes

princess: yes, i'll be there in a minute

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: alright yall, I think i'm all set

thegrassisgreener: hang on i'll be right down

bastodd: whatre you gonna do? love up on her? gross

jeremie: Don't give them any ideas

thegrassisgreener: youre one to talk

jeremie: ...

princess: sorry to interrupt

princess: but yumi

princess: i'm almost done, do you mind waiting a few minutes and we can go back together?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: yeah def

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: im riding solo otherwise

thegrassisgreener: oh yeah, j, ill be driving back with you guys this afternoon

jeremie: Cool

princess: yumi im omw

bastodd: sniff sniff

bastodd: there they goes

bastodd: our little babies going off in to the world

thegrassisgreener: if you look really closely, odd

thegrassisgreener: you can see yumi flipping you off

princess: can confirm, I read her your texts and she did indeed flip you off

jeremie: I'm almost packed

jeremie: But ah, I still need help carrying everything down the stairs

bastodd: I see how it is

thegrassisgreener: you asked your surgeon if you could have sex but not if you could carry your own suitcase?

bastodd: WHAT

princess: oh dear

bastodd: you asked him if you could have sex???

jeremie: Yes.

jeremie: I can hear you laughing. It isn't that funny!

bastodd: it's a little funny

jeremie: Not that funny!

bastodd: I beg to differ

jeremie: Anyway, Ulrich, no, my doctor still said I can't lift things over like, 10 pounds.

thegrassisgreener: sigh. im omw

bastodd: alright! house looks clean

bastodd: well

bastodd: della robbia clean

princess: nice! i just made it back

bastodd: sweet

bastodd: mom will be here soon and we'll be heading out after that

Group Message between jeremie, bastodd, and thegrassisgreener

jeremie: Thanks again for having us Odd

bastodd: alright! back in the boys chat

bastodd: I mean – yeah

bastodd: thanks for coming

bastodd: seriously

jeremie: Of course.

thegrassisgreener: so what's the plan now?

jeremie: That's up to you two – I'm not driving after all.

thegrassisgreener: ah yeah

bastodd: mom'll be here in half an hour!

thegrassisgreener: sweet

thegrassisgreener: in the meantime

thegrassisgreener: I saw some home video tapes in the back room

bastodd: shit

bastodd: shit

bastodd: ulrich, no

thegrassisgreener: >:) come stop me

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Private Message between thegrassisgreener and xx___g0thxbitch___xx

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: made it

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I forgot how quiet this apartment is

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I think im glad you didnt come back with me

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I need yumi time

thegrassisgreener: take it

thegrassisgreener: I love you

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: love you too

Group Message between jeremie, bastodd, and thegrassisgreener

thegrassisgreener: ugh I LOVE your mom

bastodd: me too

bastodd: wait

bastodd: my dad just died ulrich I think its a little soon

thegrassisgreener: since you fired me as your poolboy I gotta make rent somehow

bastodd: damn

bastodd: blame my unforgiving husband for that

thegrassisgreener: oh I do

jeremie: Hey!

jeremie: Don't talk shit to the person you're gonna be in the car with for the next 2 hours

thegrassisgreener: you say that now, but youll also be in the car with us

jeremie: Oh no

Group Message between princess,bastodd, thegrassisgreener , xx___g0thxbitch___xx, and jeremie

jeremie: Save me, ladies

princess: hm?

jeremie: They're ganging up on me

bastodd: are not!

bastodd: im just expressing lamentation at the loss of my beloved poolboy

princess: Ah

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: Oh so the poolboy is available?

bastodd: you old dog!

thegrassisgreener: hey!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I'm just assessing the situation

bastodd: yes, he is available. flexible..... hours too.

bastodd: quite good at deep, thorough.... cleaning

bastodd: looks good in…. a variety of uniforms

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I see

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I might have to schedule him for an interview then

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: thoroughly examine his

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: background

thegrassisgreener: uh, dont I get a say in this?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: no

bastodd: no

princess: LOL

princess: as if you DON'T want yumi examining your, ahem, background

thegrassisgreener: I

thegrassisgreener: hate all of you

bastodd: love you too

Private Message between thegrassisgreener and xx___g0thxbitch___xx

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I'm back

thegrassisgreener: that wasn't long

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: a woman can only soak away her ailments for so long

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: before she becomes pruney

thegrassisgreener: ah

thegrassisgreener: what kinda bathbomb did you use?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: lavender, the ones you got me last christmas

thegrassisgreener: yes! I loved those

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I did too :)

thegrassisgreener: alright

thegrassisgreener: as riveting as this conversation is, i'm driving first

princess: be safe!

bastodd: no

thegrassisgreener: hey, thats my line

thegrassisgreener: ahem

thegrassisgreener: no

bastodd: ladies

bastodd: what are ulrichs weaknesses?

princess: oh no

princess: besides your footstank?

bastodd: obviously

bastodd: hes becoming immune again :(

princess: wait why do you need his weaknesses?

bastodd: hes trying to explain the plot of this weird peruvian film he saw last month and I need him to stop

princess: hm... you could talk about his dad?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: too close lita

princess: uh

princess: no ideas then, sorry

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: dont worry

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I got this

jeremie: I feel like I should be scared for him

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: yes

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: you should be

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: dont do this while youre driving but ulrich is crazy ticklish. under his chin and arms especially

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: he also hates – and I mean HATES – certain words. wet, conglomerate, presently, ubiquitous, milky, uh...

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: he also pronounces bagel wrong and gets mad when you tell him its wrong

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: oh!!!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: if you tease him about his hair enough his voice gets really high

jeremie: Whats wrong with his hair?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: nothing he just spends so much time on it trying to make it look effortless

bastodd: HE DOES???

bastodd: SINCE WHEN???

bastodd: WAIT

bastodd: yumes

bastodd: pause

bastodd: hes getting suspicious

jeremie: Odd keeps giggling

bastodd: only cause yumis giving me such good ammo

bastodd: this is totally new information when did he start doing this

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: ummm a couple years post-lyoko I think?

bastodd: holy shit

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I know right?

bastodd: all the times he gave me shit at kadic for all the hair gel I used....

bastodd: just for him to go and do this....

bastodd: idk how im gonna get over the betrayal.........

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: itll be tough

jeremie: Dont worry, dear. Maybe letting him go was for the best...?

bastodd: sniff sniff.... maybe youre right hubby.....

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: lmao

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: when did you let your hair down again odd?

bastodd: uhhh after we graduated

bastodd: it got hard to maintain, especially with how much exercise I was doing

princess: i guess gravity didnt really affect you on lyoko huh

bastodd: nope!

bastodd: thats actually how I got interested in gymnastics actually

bastodd: a few months after we shut down lyoko I started to miss it

jeremie: I had wondered

bastodd: yeah

bastodd: and real life gymnastics is the next best thing

princess: definitely!

bastodd: what about you guys?

bastodd: did you take anything from your time there?

jeremie: A much deeper understanding of computers and what we can make them do

jeremie: and my girlfriend, of course

princess: I dunno if I should be flattered or not that I came 2nd to the computers

jeremie: Shit

bastodd: classic einstein

bastodd: he was actually assigned robot at birth you know, and had to transition to being human

jeremie: Yes thats it

jeremie: Sometimes my robot programming still comes out

princess: hahahah

princess: dorks

princess: I dunno what I took from lyoko

princess: ill have to think about it

bastodd: course

bastodd: no rush, I was just asking

bastodd: I also took an appreciation for fried crab

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: there it is

bastodd: what can I say? im a man of culture

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: youre something alright

bastodd: thank you :)

jeremie: Oh, we're coming up on a rest area to switch drivers

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: kk

thegrassisgreener: hey I don't spend that long on my hair

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: thats a bald-faced lie ulrich and you know it

thegrassisgreener: damn you could at least spare me my dignity

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: ehh

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Private Message between jeremie and princess

princess: how are you holding up?

jeremie: Fine

jeremie: Sore

jeremie: My next appointment will be to get the biggest bandages off, which will be a relief

jeremie: They've started itching

princess: oh geez

jeremie: You don't have to tell me twice

jeremie: I haven't needed my painkillers yet, but... Urgh.

jeremie: Sorry I'm complaining so much

jeremie: I just can't wait to be home.

princess: I understand

princess: Do you want me to come by tonight?

jeremie: No, I'll be fine. My parents are stopping by anyway

princess: okay, lmk

jeremie: Will do

jeremie: How are you?

princess: tired

princess: it was a great week but im glad to be home

princess: although I left some food in the fridge and uh

princess: it went bad

jeremie: Aelita

princess: im throwing it out!

jeremie: Good

princess: I should probably disinfect the whole fridge

princess: but... effort

jeremie: You could do it in the morning

princess: I think I will

princess: wait... who are you and what have you done with jeremie???

jeremie: I'm trying to be more patient, like we talked about

jeremie: Also, being this disabled has given me a new appreciation for your disorganization

princess: I'm pretty organized most of the time!

jeremie: I know, I'm seeing that now

princess: thank you

princess: now get some rest

jeremie: I will

Private Message between thegrassisgreener and princess

thegrassisgreener: it was good to see you lita

princess: you too!

princess: im sorry we didnt have time to show me how to make those eggs

thegrassisgreener: I know. there'll be other times tho

princess: I hope so

thegrassisgreener: ?

princess: sorry

princess: I know there will be

princess: I guess just... all the della robbia stuff made me really want to like

princess: do as much as possible right now

princess: you know?

thegrassisgreener: do I ever

thegrassisgreener: we could schedule something? would that help?

princess: it would!

princess: im with jeremie through new years

princess: but I have a couple weeks after that until classes start again

thegrassisgreener: sweet

thegrassisgreener: im with yumi NYE

thegrassisgreener: but otherwise im flexible. I dont get many orders this time of year

princess: oh really?

thegrassisgreener: yeah idk people dont like waving swords around when its snowing out or something

princess: lame

thegrassisgreener: I know right?

thegrassisgreener: a couple weeks after new years sounds nice

princess: sweet

princess: hey

princess: odd was telling me youre thinking of moving in with him?

thegrassisgreener: oh, yeah i am

thegrassisgreener: the forge is great and all

thegrassisgreener: but... I missed him. and my therapist recommended it

princess: ahhh

princess: youre gonna subject yourself to his smelly feet again?

thegrassisgreener: its the price I pay for love

princess: lmao

Group Message between princess, bastodd, thegrassisgreener, xx___g0thxbitch___xx, and jeremie

bastodd: ahhh home at last

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: it was great to see you all

thegrassisgreener: same here

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: now if you dont mind, im gonna mute these convos for the rest of the night

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: and merry christmas

Private message between xx___g0thxbitch___xx and thegrassisgreener

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: babe

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: whats your plan?

thegrassisgreener: oh youre not muting this chat?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: nah

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: not yet anyway

thegrassisgreener: thanks, I think

thegrassisgreener: im back at the forge, gonna do laundry and make an appearance at my folks

thegrassisgreener: I was thinking I could come by around dinner?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: hmm

thegrassisgreener: whats up?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: want to do laundry here?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: my familys coming by for dinner

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: but if you came by now we could have a few hours to

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: you know

thegrassisgreener: to do laundry?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: something like that

thegrassisgreener: I do like that idea

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: me too

thegrassisgreener: uh. ill head out now actually

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: ill be here :)

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Private Message between jeremie and princess

princess: pssssst

princess: psssst

princess: jeremie

princess: jeremieeeee

jeremie: Yes, my love?

princess: guh

princess: nothing. I just miss you

jeremie: I miss you too

jeremie: I appreciate you reaching out but I have a lot of work to catch up on, can I call you later?

princess: bluh I guess so

jeremie: Thank you. is Yumi around?

princess: good question! ill find out

Private Message between princess and xx___g0thxbitch___xx:

princess: yumi

princess: pssssst

princess: yuuumi

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: hm? whats up?

princess: hi! jeremie banished me because he has “work to do”

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: the nerve

princess: I know

princess: are you busy?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: nothing important, lol

princess: oh? whatcha working on?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: oh just this level of mindcrusher IV

princess: oh sweet

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: yeah lol, give me 15?

princess: kk

Group Message between princess, bastodd, thegrassisgreener, xx___g0thxbitch___xx, and jeremie

princess: alright

princess: while i wait for yumi to die in her video game

princess: someones gotta take one for the team and pay attention to me

thegrassisgreener: ouch

princess: :)

bastodd: at your service mlady

thegrassisgreener: sup

princess: sweet

Group Message between princess, bastodd, and thegrassisgreener

princess: helloooo

thegrassisgreener: hi aelita! whats up?

princess: nothing

princess: well no thats a lie

princess: im procrastinating

princess: but in leiu of that I have nothing to procrastinate with

princess: and jeremie has “homework” to “do”

thegrassisgreener: the bastard

bastodd: hey

bastodd: thats my title thank you very much

princess: your parents were super in love tho

thegrassisgreener: yeah if anyone should get that title itd be me

bastodd: ouch

bastodd: anyway yes yes my husband is a scallywag

bastodd: what can we do for ya?

princess: hmmm

princess: grossest food combo youve ever enjoyed

bastodd: fuck

bastodd: I think I love you

thegrassisgreener: havent you wrecked your marriage enough?

bastodd: hush

bastodd: anyway. chips + grape jelly + gravy

princess: im cringing

bastodd: as you should be

thegrassisgreener: deep fried pizza with ketchup

bastodd: ooo

princess: no! bad odd!

princess: fuck, this is giving him ideas isnt it?

thegrassisgreener: I think so :(

princess: shit

princess: abort mission! abort mission!

Private Message between princess and xx___g0thxbitch___xx

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: back

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I... died again

princess: noooo

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: its those damn monsters

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: theyre like kankrelats but twice as annoying

princess: oh no

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: right

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: anyway. how are you?

princess: a little traumatized now that I asked ulrich and odd gross/great food combos

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: oh lita why would you do that

princess: I just wanted attention :(

princess: speaking of

Group Message between princess, bastodd, thegrassisgreener, xx___g0thxbitch___xx, and jeremie

princess: giving me attention has been cancelled

princess: ulrich and odd are too gross :(

jeremie: What did they do?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: omg

princess: nothing bad!! theyre just into eating really gross weird food

thegrassisgreener: hey. ill have you know I tried my first deep fried pizza when I was on vacation to america

thegrassisgreener: are you being americaphobic aelita?

princess: yes, yes I am.

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: lmao, harsh

princess: is it?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: no

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: anyway

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: im on aelita attention duty since the boys have failed

thegrassisgreener: damn :/

princess: you brought this on yourself

thegrassisgreener: :/

Private Message between princess and xx___g0thxbitch___xx

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: anyway hey

princess: hi!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: whats up?

princess: uhhh procrastinating

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: hah! I feel that

princess: well im not procrastinating as much as if I think about this assignment for one more second my brain will leak out my ears

princess: and we dont want that

xx___g0thxbitch___xx; no, a non-liquified lita is good

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: we like a firm lita

princess: firm like tofu?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: yes! we squeeze you and water comes out

princess: oh

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: hah!

princess: hey would it be possible to do a phonecall? im looking around and realizing I uh. really need to clean.

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: lmaooo yeah sure

princess outgoing phonecall to: xx___g0thxbitch___xx

Time: 56:17

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Private Message between xx___g0thxbitch___xx and xx___g0thxbitch___xx

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: Davidson 36

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: Davidson 43

Private Message between xx___g0thxbitch___xx and thegrassisgreener

thegrassisgreener: babe?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: reading

thegrassisgreener: ah k

thegrassisgreener: love you

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: you too

Private Message between xx___g0thxbitch___xx and xx___g0thxbitch___xx

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: Davidson 50

Private message between xx___g0thxbitch___xx and thegrassisgreener

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: actually

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: when you visit next can we practice pencak silat?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: im sooo rusty

thegrassisgreener: oh yeah sure

thegrassisgreener: you ready to admit defeat?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: never

thegrassisgreener: coward

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: says you

thegrassisgreener: says me

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: fucker

thegrassisgreener: thats me :)

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: >:(

thegrassisgreener: >:)

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: anyway. ill ttyl

thegrassisgreener: kay

thegrassisgreener: oh before I forget, youre coming to help tomorrow eh?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: of course

thegrassisgreener: thanks <3

Hey H-Mart,

Thanks for finally getting back to me! What are you, out in the middle of nowhere or something? Hahaha.

Anyway, I'm glad to hear you're having a good time. Have you hung out with those new friends yet? K-something and... The guy. Who's name I definitely remember. Was the turtle incident with them? -- Also, seriously, six turtles?!?! SIX? I'd be lucky to find two turtles out here. Maybe if Ulrich and I go kayaking or something.

Speaking of U., no, there's been no proposal yet. We decided to put off the engagement conversation til after the hols, but I guess it's after the hols, haha. We haven't got around to it yet, but it's fine. If we get engaged before Jeremie and Aelita, Odd owes me 20 euros. Will keep you posted.

It was good to see everyone! Too much to put in a letter, I'll download you next video call. Mom and Dad missed you at NYE.

Don't get lost on your hike!! You'll probably be back by the time this gets to you. How was it?

Miss you! Love you, write soon eh?

Yours,
YMCA

Private message between xx___g0thxbitch___xx and thegrassisgreener

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: back

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: god I miss hiroki

thegrassisgreener: yeah? when was the last time you saw him?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: geez, last summer? hes studying abroad until july

thegrassisgreener: damn

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I know

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: im proud of him

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: hes such a good kid

thegrassisgreener: yeah, definitely

thegrassisgreener: you think he'd be up for another football tournament when he comes home?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: you really like getting your ass kicked by ishiyamas dont you?

thegrassisgreener: im gonna beat you at PS this year

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: sure

thegrassisgreener: I am!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: sure dear

thegrassisgreener: but to answer your question: yeah probably.

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: ahaha

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: oh he says he misses you

thegrassisgreener: hell yeah

thegrassisgreener: I miss him too

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: ahh

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: im glad my boys get along

thegrassisgreener: of course

thegrassisgreener: hiroki is cool as hell

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: he is.

Private Message between xx___g0thxbitch___xx and xx___g0thxbitch___xx

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: TO DO

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: laundry – find outfit for fatimas presentation next week

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: ORGANIZE SOCKS!

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: grocer – dinners, dog treats for the stray – flea medicine?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: 10 mins meditation

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: finish Davidson essay

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: email Mr Hughes re: commission

Group Message between princess, bastodd, thegrassisgreener, xx___g0thxbitch___xx, and jeremie

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: if I were my other half of this sock pair where would I be

bastodd: lost in the ether?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: besides there

bastodd: oh uh idk, I dont really match my socks

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: of course you dont

princess: in the lint trap part of the drier?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: nah I already checked

princess: oh hm

princess: probably lost in the ether then

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: ugh

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: you guys are no help

bastodd: thats what we're here for :)

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: OH

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: it was between my mattress and the wall

thegrassisgreener: a classic hiding place

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: right?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: phew

jeremie: Do you need them for any particular reason?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: nah I just mysteriously lose all my socks and I really like this pair

jeremie: I see

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: yeah

jeremie: I'm glad you found them then.

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: right? me too

jeremie: I actually just got a new pair, too! They're the trans pride colors.

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: oh thats awesome!

jeremie: Right? I'll show them off next time I wear them :)

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: youd better

thegrassisgreener: wow jeremie sending free foot pics in the chat? bold

jeremie has blocked thegrassisgreener from the chat

princess has unblocked thegrassisgreener from the chat

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Private Message between princess and bastodd:

bastodd: psssst

bastodd: psssst

bastodd: lita

princess: yes odd?

bastodd: can I like. bare my soul to you for a sec?

princess of course!

bastodd: thanks

bastodd: its... stupid

princess: no, low-rise jeans are stupid, your feelings arent

bastodd: hahahaha true

bastodd: well. it FEELS stupid

bastodd: itll be... my first time living with ulrich since coming out

bastodd: and I mean. he doesnt care. I KNOW he doesnt

bastodd: but im still

bastodd: you know

princess: stilllll.... insanely flexible? good with kids? the best cousin I never had?

bastodd: well yes

bastodd: im nervous, asshole

princess: ah, well you couldve said

bastodd: :p

princess: but. yeah. I get that.

princess: its not new information but its his first time seeing it like, up close

bastodd: exactly

bastodd: im working myself up to message him and I mean... he might...

bastodd: I guess what im afraid of is he'll think of me differently.

princess: ah

princess: I mean. he might mess up, you know how he is.

princess: but he loves the shit out of you, odd.

princess: im sure he can handle some gentle criticism if he does

bastodd: yeah

bastodd: yeah.

bastodd: thanks.

princess: of course.

bastodd: ugghhhhhhh

princess: I know

bastodd: at least I dont still have a crush on him

princess: you WHAT

princess: OH my god

bastodd: shut up.

princess: ODD DELLA ROBBIA

princess: you did NOT have a crush on the king of angst himself

bastodd: ah lita but I did.

bastodd: what can I say

bastodd: we started going on runs together

bastodd: seeing him all huffy and puffy after the fact did something for 15 yr old me

princess: ODD

princess: jesus christ

bastodd: I know.

princess: god.

princess: I...

princess: can I screenshot this and send it to yumi?

bastodd: ummm, not yet? lemme talk to him first.

princess: kay

bastodd: but after, definitely

princess: god... I cant believe you

bastodd: shut UP

princess: :)

Private Message between thegrassisgreener and bastodd

bastodd: gooood mooorning good buddy

thegrassisgreener: oh god what did I sign up for

bastodd: ME, bitch

thegrassisgreener: god

thegrassisgreener: its so early

thegrassisgreener: what do you want?

bastodd: sooo

bastodd: its actually kinda serious? its not like. its not a big deal but like. you know.

thegrassisgreener: who did you kill? what old lady did you offend at the grocer who now wants to sue you for all you're worth?

thegrassisgreener: which btw is like 6p

bastodd: wow.

bastodd: im glad you hold me in such high esteem, stern.

thegrassisgreener: I do what I can

thegrassisgreener: anyway. sorry. im being bitchy.

thegrassisgreener: whats up good buddy?

bastodd: nbd

bastodd: uhhhh

bastodd: you wont think of me differently now that ive come out, will you?

bastodd: like... living together, I mean.

thegrassisgreener: aw, odd

thegrassisgreener: sorry, I shouldntve ended the message there.

thegrassisgreener: no, odd, of course not.

thegrassisgreener: I mean, I love the shit out of you. and I want to acknowledge our differences

thegrassisgreener: but I dont think any less of you or anything.

thegrassisgreener: youre still my best friend.

thegrassisgreener: you know?

bastodd: damn.

bastodd: thats

bastodd: thats a huge relief to hear, buddy.

thegrassisgreener: of course, dude.

bastodd: sweet

bastodd: okay

bastodd: okay

thegrassisgreener: yeah. so, we still good for 11?

bastodd: yes!

thegrassisgreener: sweet

Group Message between princess, bastodd, thegrassisgreener, xx___g0thxbitch___xx, and jeremie

bastodd: helloooooo all!

jeremie: Good morning

jeremie: Moving day, right?

bastodd: precisely!!

jeremie: Awesome. What's the plan?

thegrassisgreener: yumi's at the forge now, we're packing the last of my stuff in her car

thegrassisgreener: then we're heading over to odds place!

thegrassisgreener: our place now I guess

princess: sweet!

thegrassisgreener: yeah :)

princess: so when's the housewarming party?

thegrassisgreener: uhhhh that depends. next saturday?

jeremie: I can do that.

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: me too!

princess: I have to check my schedule but tentatively yes!

bastodd: awesome!

Group message between thegrassisgreener, bastodd, and xx___g0thxbitch___xx

thegrassisgreener: car is packed!

thegrassisgreener: be there in an hr? hr and half?

bastodd: kay

Private Message between bastodd and xx___g0thxbitch___xx

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: YOU HAD A CRUSH ON ULRICH???

bastodd: damn it

bastodd: um

bastodd: no?

bastodd: ...yes.

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: oh my god

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: tell me everything.

bastodd: oh my god.

bastodd: youre surprisingly cavalier about this?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: well I mean, I get it.

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I also had a crush on ulrich

bastodd: woah really? I had no idea

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: right?

bastodd: Ha!

bastodd: but yeah. anyway.

bastodd: I mean, it was a couple years post-lyoko? you two hadnt gotten together yet

bastodd: I had wondered about. me. for a while. you know.

bastodd: not every guy gets nervous about the playgirl magazines at the bodega?

bastodd: who knew?

bastodd: anyway I had a crush on that guy in our class. do you remember uhhh. the guy with the hair?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: wait. the skater you kept trying to invite to the movies?

bastodd: maybe.

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: wait. I totally see it.

bastodd: yeah he was cute

bastodd: anyway. around that time me n ulrich started going on runs every morning

bastodd: and I dunno. we'd stay up late talking a lot that year.

bastodd: I grew up a lot, too, and.

bastodd: like

bastodd: one day I just realized id like him to look at me the way he looked at you.

bastodd: ...yeesh.

bastodd: is that too much?

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: not at all.

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: damn.

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: thank you for sharing.

xx___g0thxbitch___xx: I assume you never told him?

bastodd: eh. I didnt know what it meant at the time, really

bastodd: plus I mean. youre the only person he's ever really seen, you know?