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Post by Sharkbait on Jun 22, 2008 9:41:26 GMT -5
"Yeah, that one took me forever to get the hang of," Autumn said. "Too many people thinking about emptying their minds instead of doing it... Kinda distracting, but the class was definitely worth it in the end."
"I didn't sign up for that one," Jasper said, almost disappointed.
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Post by starcrossed on Jun 22, 2008 11:54:11 GMT -5
"You'll probably get it eventually," Chaosti said. "I think everyone has it at some point in time, unless they come in here with perfect control over their mage already - which is extremely rare."
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Post by Sharkbait on Jun 22, 2008 11:58:12 GMT -5
Autumn nodded. "I think the only one that's gotten out of it in our group is Logan."
Jasper looked confused. "Who's Logan? Why did he get out of it?"
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Post by starcrossed on Jun 22, 2008 16:00:35 GMT -5
"Logan is Autumn's best friend, and the boyfriend of Layali - who you don't know, but will eventually meet if you stick with us. Oh, and he happens to be a vampire. So he didn't need much official training for what's instinct for him," Chaosti explains.
"And he's also my ex," Elena adds from where she's boredly chipping at her nail polish. She looks up, smiles wryly, and says, "Don't worry - it takes everyone a little while to learn all the names, powers, and connections of the gang."
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Post by Sharkbait on Jun 22, 2008 16:03:55 GMT -5
"Vampire?" Jasper managed to get out. "You mean like, blood-sucking, pale, can't stand the light, honest-to-god vampire?" ((IRONY!!))
Autumn laughed. "Yeah, but don't worry. He's a 'vegetarian.' Only animals for him." She turned to Elena. "You're sure you're still okay with the break-up, right? Logan's still worried about that.."
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Post by starcrossed on Jun 22, 2008 16:18:28 GMT -5
Elena sighs and says, "Well, it's not exactly cotton candy and puppies. But a strict system of retail therapy and firewhiskey with friends has made it much easier to deal with. And besides, I'm happy for Layali - really, I am. So I'm moving on."
Carrie sits on the sofa next to Elena and pats her hand sympathetically. "I am always here if you need more retail therapy. I have a PhD in it."
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Post by Sharkbait on Jun 22, 2008 16:23:59 GMT -5
Autumn nodded. "I told him to talk to you about it beforehand, but you know Logan..." Jasper just sat back and watched the conversation, eager to learn all he could about these people. "Yeah, so if you ever want to scream at him for a while or anything, just let me know. I'll drag him to you and make him stay there the entire time." Autumn grinned at her friend.
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Post by starcrossed on Jun 22, 2008 17:45:35 GMT -5
Elena grinned back and said, "Nah - I think I'll be okay. I mean, all I need is some new dish to come along to get my mind off of it." She eyes Jasper contemplatively for a moment, then turns her attention back to Autumn. "Besides, we just weren't right for each other. It probably wouldn't have worked out anyway."
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Post by Sharkbait on Jun 22, 2008 17:59:18 GMT -5
Autumn nodded. "Yeah, that's kinda clear from the way it didn't last too long." She caught Elena's quick glance at Jasper, but ignored it. Autumn turned to Jasper herself. "So, you got any questions?"
"Mainly just wish I could skip the awkward stage," Jasper said. "You know, introductions, trying to remember everyone's name, trying to fit in." He shrugged.
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Post by starcrossed on Jun 22, 2008 19:57:24 GMT -5
"It's not too bad; it passes faster than you'd think," Carrie says reassuringly.
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Post by Sharkbait on Jun 22, 2008 19:59:40 GMT -5
Autumn laughed again. "Yeah, only took me a little over two years," she said. Then she saw Jasper's look of horror. "Don't worry. I was... How would you put it?" She looked at Chaosti. "Shy, bottled up.."
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Post by starcrossed on Jun 22, 2008 20:25:33 GMT -5
"Focused on protecting Logan and yourself," Chaosti amended.
"But you learned to chill out eventually," Elena said with a grin.
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Post by Sharkbait on Jun 22, 2008 20:30:32 GMT -5
Autumn rolled her eyes at Elena. "Yeah, after nearly ripping your throat out for that one comment of yours." Then she sighed. "Anyway. I was a little antisocial because of some stuff that happened before I got here. You'll figure it out eventually."
"So you're saying that if I'm not antisocial I should be fine?" Jasper asked, skeptical.
((You know what would be hilarious? If we had Jasper and Elena get together.))
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Post by starcrossed on Jun 22, 2008 20:38:03 GMT -5
"Dude, just stick with us and you'll do great," Elena says.
[Lol, that would be hilarious]
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Post by Sharkbait on Jun 22, 2008 20:42:18 GMT -5
"And if we tell you to do somethin' stupid," Autumn said. "I suggest going along with it. The punishments are barely anything if you get taken to the headmistress."
"I don't think I could do anything illegal," Jasper said quickly. "The army's kinda like a cult... Brainwashes you and never lets go."
((We should totally do it. It would be awesome.))
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Post by starcrossed on Jun 23, 2008 0:48:27 GMT -5
[We so should!]
Elena looks pityingly at Jasper and says, "Don't worry - we'll work on that. We're overdue for sneaking out to another night on the town in Hogsmeade anyway."
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Post by Sharkbait on Jun 23, 2008 9:36:07 GMT -5
Jasper's eyes got wide, but Autumn stepped in. "Dude, it's better than my first time," she said. "I got dragged to Paris." His jaw dropped.
"You mean, like, France? You guys left school without permission and proceeded to leave the country?" Jasper said, dumbstruck.
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Post by starcrossed on Jun 23, 2008 14:08:08 GMT -5
Elena shrugs and says with an innocent smile, "What? We were bored."
Chaosti snorts and says, "Oh, that's not even the half of it. There's also been Vegas."
"That one wasn't boredom. That was to party the grief away," Elena adds.
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Post by Sharkbait on Jun 23, 2008 14:10:20 GMT -5
"You could have at least told us where you were going," Autumn said. "Do you know how freaked Janelle was?"
"Who's Ja- Never mind. If it's important, I'll find out," Jasper said. ((Credit goes to Avatar for that wonderful quote.))
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Post by starcrossed on Jun 23, 2008 14:15:22 GMT -5
[lol]
Elena puts her hands up in an 'I surrender' position and says, "I didn't tell Julianna to come - I figured she would have explained it to Janelle." She frowns then and says, "I hope those two are alright. I haven't heard from them in ages. Well, mostly I hope Janelle's alright - Julianna as an afterthought, for Janelle's sake."
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