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From:

a_cute_batata

[Luz tried not to be too rough. She knew people all had different degrees of pain tolerance, and she wasn't trying to find what her friend's threshold was, especially as she was the cause of some of it recently].

It's good to BE myself again. I keep getting glimpses of what I was like when I was under the thrall, and it's kinda gross.

And yes. That was the worst part about it. Doing things I would never done to my friends.

I'd be fine with a movie. If I did a game, I'd want something cozy, and I doubt that would be fun for you.

What movies have you got?

From:

anxiouscat

You're yourself now... so I think that's the most important.

[ He offers a shrug, setting his leg back down once Luz is done rebandaging it. ]

Thanks... I'm not very good with stuff like that.

Cozy games are fine. They tend to be more single player I guess. It's good for wasting time.

What kind of movies do you like?

From:

a_cute_batata

Yeah. You're right. I just want to be sure that I stay that way.

[She was still puzzled at why she was controlled by the Green Knight in the first place, but there seemed to be no way of finding out the causation. It just made her feel uneasy].

I don't think anyone is really prepared, and then it just happens.

True. Maybe not then. Something a big lighter.

I like fantasy right now, actually. Even still!

From:

anxiouscat

[ Kenma has a few theories based on what he's heard and been told but, nothing super concrete, or nothing changeable. ]

Oh- I've got a few fantasy movies. Swords and sorcery style?

[ he rummaged through his bag a bit shifting over to get everything set up. Screen? Check, player, check! And then a few movies they can choose from appear on the screen. Kenma leans a bit so she can see. ]

Which one do you think?

From:

a_cute_batata

[Luz will want to hear them, but for right now she'll be happy to keep things relatively light].

Heh, yes, actually, but if its really good world building we don't need the swords so much.

[Ooh, nice. Luz got a choice]!

Hmm. That one with all the realistic looking puppets. "The Tainted Jewelry." Interesting title.

From:

anxiouscat

Mmmh- they're still fun though.

[ Tap tap tap, click. This one? it does look a bit interesting doesn't it?

The movie's already starting, but he hits the pause button right away, turning to Luz with a more casual smile, a bit more relaxed now. ]

Want to sort snacks and anything else out before we start?

From:

a_cute_batata

You got that right!

[It looks like Stringbean is deciding to use Kenma's lap as her new bed, and curls up in earnest].

Sorry about her. She's been on alert since I came to again, I haven't seen her this relaxed since before the Green Knight stuff.

[Luz is already getting up].

Yes, but now it my turn to present the snacks! Fresh popcorn, some trail mix and chips ok for now?

[She'd make them a proper meal later].

From:

anxiouscat

Oh-...

[ He reaches down and offers his hand for a pat if she's comfy there. Looks like he's trapped. He was about to get up and go help get snacks but-... Stuck forever. ]

Ah, it's fine, yeah. I figured... you might have wanted to get comfy like we did when we were playing games. Stringbean too-

[ It's probably for the best that he rests his leg and doesn't strain too much, so this kindof works out. The cat-like setter's just waiting patiently for her when she gets back. ]

From:

a_cute_batata

[Sorry Kenma. Stringbean is going to get all nice and cozy now, which Luz knows all too well about so she'll get the snacks and drinks for them, which she does after a few minutes and then sets them down].

Aw, she's comfortable! Sorry you're not able to move. Uh, I guess she's been feeling anxious until now.

Oh trust me, I do. I needed this.

From:

anxiouscat

[ Trapped... He can't move. This is how he perishes at last it seems.

He peers between the two, giving a slow nod before responding. ]

I get that... I get pretty anxious too, often.

[ Not as big a secret as he thinks it is, it's usually pretty obvious. Eyes track the snacks, waiting patiently as one hand pats along the cat-noodle creature. The other arm's up and relaxed, just in case Luz ends up leaning into him. ]

Anything else you need to do?

From:

a_cute_batata

[Ah well. It was a good life, right?

Stringbean is snoozing peacefully, and Luz can't help chuckling a little].

This is helping, actually. I feel a lot less...horrible about everything. Not about hurting you of course, but I think I'm actually getting a clearer head about this.

Maybe we should play some video games and see if I can't get even better?

From:

anxiouscat

[ It was a good life, sans the broken ribs and the wolves trying to eat him a few months ago. Mostly good.

Right now it's pretty nice. ]

Oh, yeah. We can watch the movie later if you want. Do you know how to set up the games?

[ He's trapped, you see. By a catsnake. ]

From:

a_cute_batata

[Those wolves had been awful, but considering Luz could set traps for them and also turn into a bear and wreck their business, she had actually been less terrorized].

Mo-ugh, right, we are watching a movie! I got...distracted.

[By the idea of doing something that kept her brain and reflexes busy, which was a little more demanding of her].

And we should absolutely watch it!

From:

anxiouscat

[ The wolves had been less kind to Kenma, something about a cat seemed to make them even hungrier!

Pfft, he stifles a small laugh, giving her a soft nudge. ]

Yeah. I don't really mind though, I could just watch you game too.

Uh... the remotes a bit out of my reach now. You can hit play when you're ready.

From:

a_cute_batata

[That's messed up, wolves. Now Luz felt a little less bad about the beat down she and Aubrey had rained down on them.

Luz chuckled].

I think as long as I'm occupying my mind, it'll be nice to drift off a little.

Ok, video game first, THEN movie. You'll have to forgive my ADD addled brain, but we'll get there. Promise!

From:

anxiouscat

Mmmh, it's fine. I get it.

[ He has to be very careful changing over to the game. Lest he disturb the coiled Stringbean in his lap.

Tap tap, swapping over, he hands the controller to Luz and then leans back. ]

I'll just watch for a little... All the travel kindof wore me out.

[ Give him like, 30-60 mins and some snacks? He'll be fine. ]

From:

a_cute_batata

Thanks. I'm sure I can be pretty annoying to some people at times.

[Luz thought, funnily enough, of Aubrey here. She was sure that she probably drove the girl a little crazy when they first met, and how Luz wouldn't let her dismiss her when they first met and she made her angry. It reminded Luz that no matter how much she thought she improved, she was still not exempt from being too much].

Get comfy and grab a few pillows! Although I have more stuffed animals than pillows per say.

They're just as good as pillows though!

From:

anxiouscat

I think... Everyone can be a little annoying to someone, sometimes. As long as you're interesting to be around... I'll like you.

[ He gives a little shrug. His definition of interesting specifically? Who knows... but hopefully she gets his jist.

Kenma settles back into pillows and stuffed animals alive, comfy and idly smiling while she gets started on gaming. Oh, and snacks, with Stringbean on him! ]

They are... Sunny's got more plushes than floor space, I think. It's really comfy.

From:

a_cute_batata

In that case, I sure hope I'm interesting!

[Luz was fairly certain she WAS, but that could be a purely subjective thing, right?

Luz made a space for a few of her stuffed animals to prop her up, and she started the game right off].

Oh right! How did you two wind up an item anyway?

From:

anxiouscat

I think you are, for now.

[ There's a hint of teasing in his voice, settling back and bundling a few more plushes into his side. Maximum comfy achieved. ]

Oh... when I arrived... There were these flower crowns the locals wanted us to make.

[ He hums along, glancing away with a hint of blush. ]

We both made rose crowns and happened to see each other...
At first it was the magic, but we got along so well it kindof just... stayed?

From:

a_cute_batata

I'll take it!

[Luz is just taking things slow for right now. And slow was starting to work].

Oh right, I remember that! That was how I met my friend Aubrey again! I think they were torturing her with that stuff!

AW! That's cute! I'm glad you guys found each other! I haven't spoken to Sunny in a while, and every time I do, I see...well. Something strange, I think.

[Like another person, somehow].

From:

anxiouscat

Mmmhm. I don't really talk to Aubrey much... But she's close with Sunny.

[ He doesn't actually know many of Sunny's friends that well, they kindof do their own thing. It works surprisingly well? ]

Thanks...
And you met... Amity? Back on the isles, right? How'd you two end up together?

[ He remembers something about a slowburn friendship? ]

From:

a_cute_batata

For me its the opposite, but I have to change that. I really need to hang with Sunny again.

[That was probably a good thing]?

Sure!

Oh, right. I actually met Willow first, and at the time the two of them were at opposite ends of the popularity polls. I helped Willow get a good grade acting as a magical being, and Amity was trying to expose me. Actually, she really didn't like me at the time!

From:

anxiouscat

Maybe we can... organize something as a bigger group.

[ He's floating the idea, partially so that he doesn't have to do as much. When a bunch of people hang out he can usually sit in a corner and do his own thing. Ideal.

Enemies to lovers trope... ]

Mmmh, and you kindof just... grew closer as stuff happened?

From:

a_cute_batata

If you're comfortable with that, sure! We just have to find place, organize it a little, and it could be pretty fun!

[Luz would probably do all the organizing, she had no problem with that!

Yup, that was totally that]!

I wound up seeing more of her, and I started to notice that the stuff she was setting for herself was really not her wants, but someone else's. When she started to realize that and we talked more, I think she figured out there was something more she wanted from me.

And I was...kinda dumb and didn't think that was possible until much later, when I realize the feelings I had for Amity were just dormant until I realized I might have a chance.