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I wanted to check in since it's been awhile since we talked about anything mental health-related.

[...]

And I couldn't sleep.

[Nothing suspicious about that at all.]

[Oh... did they have to? Ehh, still... after what Riddle has seen about him...]

just been busy. with the cafe. and the garage. and two subs. and i lost access to the network last week so that a thing

[Ah.]

that not normal for u. u like super routine and all that [Idia's lack of a barrier or social tact striking again and just coming right out and saying it.]

[Yes, they have to. For Riddle's sanity.]

The garage?

Why did you lose access?

And yes, well. Sometimes things get in the way of routine.

It's nothing to worry about.

[Said the kettle.]

Serenity garage. i worked there b4 i took over cafe. stared not long after i arrived here

[Ah fuck...] citation. not important. over now. clearly otherwise wouldnt had answered this

ya? i guessing u not txting ME to ask for sleep aid stuff. [Then again, does Riddle have any clue how unusual Idia's sleep schedule is? It's not like they have lived together, and the times Riddle had been over, well... wasn't that kind of sleeping.]

not hoping for bedtime story r u wwww

The place I took you to when we first got here?

[It was never really established in the thread but as long as it doesn't break anything, we can say: yes. Yes it was.]

Bad boy got caught red-handed, did he? What would YOU do to earn yourself a citation?

[Since... Idia is Idia.]

Jerk. What does "wwww" even mean?

ya that one. dont typically do mechanics that size but its fun to work on bigger stuff like that when they in for repair. if not just doing our own stuff n builds

[As for his citation,] i wont next time. getting them back 4 this [Note Idia not answering what he had done...]

wwww is laughter. like lol is. or lmao n other ones

What sort of builds are you making?

Oh? You're not saying why. Sounds like someone's embarrassed.

[hehehehe]

wwww

right now working out plans for the house after that whole thing with silvers monster form. wanna make it a bit more 'mine' i guess? seems like perse wont be back anytime soon so... ya [Idia's been reluctant to do so, just maintaining the house and garden, but if she's never coming back...

He may as well make it comfortable for him and the other two.

As for the citation... ehhh.]

it better u dont know k? so u cnat be associated with me doing this

[As for Riddle picking up and mocking Idia with that net slang, he gets,] (･ω･ﾉﾉﾞ [As Riddles uses it correctly. Well done, Riddle.]

So you're doing renovations.

[A little unexpected, but he supposes that makes sense.]

If it would make the process any easier, you're of course welcome to stay over at mine and Ginger's.

[Since... renovations can get messy and make a living area less than pleasant to be around.]

If you say so.

What is that? A face...?

i would say shouldnt ginger offer that but i know she would without thinking [That's just how Ginger is.]

working on it slowly so doing bit by bit plus would need room for 3 of us there. well 5. us 3 plus the cat and tsum. but thanks.

yeah it clapping emote. text based one. cater does the image ones i like the ones made with text parts

Of course. We're lucky to know her. [Even if she's too nice, sometimes, and a bit naive. But that's what Riddle is here for.]

If you're doing it bit by bit then wouldn't only one person need to come over? Well, the offer remains open if your change your mind.

Cater and you are getting along well, then?

should be fine i think but will remember the offer. i been meaning to change out all the glass to the place anyways sometime. Done a few, but need to do rest. For security

ah i mean yeah? for like being around someone i tried to avoid for 2 and a bit years? but yeah. he's fine. [Some... conflicting feelings there with Cater. On one hand Cater being Cay-Cay is always a pain. On the other hand... he's so fucked up. More than Idia ever realized. At all. And he's Idia's Sub. Idia has to take care of him. It's his job to try and make Cater and Silver's lives as comfortable as possible while they were contracted to him.

And... yeah, Cater gets Idia in a way others don't. In that dumb, memey, lols over the same thing way.

...it's weird.]

You tried that hard to avoid him and yet you still agreed to contract with him?

[Now that comes as a surprise. Especially given that it wasn't like Idia was pressed to pair with a Sub with Silver there.]

[...don't ask too many questions on that, Riddle, Idia doesn't want to think about it too much. He and Cater came to that agreement silently; don't poke too much at working stuff out. It just happens. Don't look deeper.]

well. u pointed out to me how bad it is for subs in the down so

better than leaving him in those starter places. or some other dom thats an asshole. righ?

Personally, I would've suggested he come live with Ginger and I.

Still, I'm glad to see you taking that to heart.

i mean not like ive got permanent with either of them so ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ so not like im claiming ownership of him. u his queen not me

i mean i donno riddle. this all fucking sucks. not like can do anything really bout it either so i donno

did u text me just to make me feel crappy about this all? wtf and ppl say i suck as talking to others

Huh?
What do you mean?
I just commended you for your actions!

oh. yeah? ah k then? thx? [Ok, guess it's still just Idia being crap at talking to others.]

assumed it was sarcastic?

It wasn't sarcastic.

You remember NRC. Most students there would sooner take advantage of a colleague in distress than help them.

thus expecting the sarcasm....

Im aware... i almost died to a ghost because of that...

[Oh... that stings a bit.]

You don't trust me?

[...this feels like a trick question.]

i didnt trust u at all b4 riddle. other than to orgnize stuff. and torture me with it.

now. i mean. [Eehhh! Don't make him say stuff like this! Even over text. Idia rocking side to side in his seat as he tries to work out how to even word this. He's not good with this kind of thing! At all! Riddle has seen stuff that... Idia never wanted others to see. But he's also still in the dark about what Idia really was. Who he really was. Soon, though, they had organized that meet up where Idia planned to talk to Riddle, Azul, and Jamil in a couple of days.

But... how much does Idia trust anyone here? Frowning to himself in his seat.

Eventually,] more than used to. still donno how much. but its increased. donno if i trust nyone. fully. only ortho.

I suppose that is fair.

I think to make an effort is something to be respected. Especially one so genuine and as a result of what I said.

For awhile, I was under the impression my opinions meant nothing to you, so... I really do appreciate it.

[He understands it's a bit different when it comes to Idia's image of himself... But it's still frustrating and scary when he realizes how little sway he has in the face of something like Idia's life.]

[Riddle... please... he can't... Idia doesn't have the EQ to do this well. At all. Thank Seven this is over text and not face to face. That would be far worse.]

i always recognized ur intellect. just u were full on. u like one of the few who got my writings. like really took time to learn them. i mean i know azul would but only if he got something out of it. u just do it to learn. which i like.

here? ah. u been real good to put up with my bs. and the bs thrown at us. despite me being me. so. yeah. u didnt have to. any of those times. [This is so hard! He hates it!]

I never doubted that you did. But there's a difference between recognizing one's intellect and valuing what they believe, isn't it?

And you make yourself out to be a lot worse than you are. Ever since our relationship took a turn for the better, I enjoy your company more often than not.

[Even if he can be a brat, but that just seems to be Riddle's type.]

pfft this type, why riddle

flameinthedarkness - 2023-07-11 03:17 (UTC) - Expand

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i do not recall why i wrote it like that XD rereading it I can't see why, hehe

looooool

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pfft this type, why riddle