It's nice to meet you, too, sorry - brain goes fast sometimes uh but seriously I just know the name and you're important to him - [ another glance, ] very, I guess, and as older brother it's my job to give him shit.
[ he tilts his head. ] You guys got anything else you need to grab?
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[carefully running his thumb over the back of phoenix's hand in an attempt at a calming and grounding motion, even if he goes a little red at that "very". to jonah:]
Thanks, I picked it myself. [small laugh] But it's totally okay. Your brain can go as fast as it wants.
[another attempt at a joke, before he glances towards phoenix]
I'm okay, but - how about you? Need to stop by your locker or anything?
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Okay, rephrasing - your brain can go as fast as you want.
[gives a nod, though!]
Sounds like all of us are good, so - lead the way. [glancing to phoenix] I know it's kind of impromptu, so... Maybe give them a quick text or something that I'm coming?
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Seriously, don't worry about it. They'll be thrilled Xev - Phoenix - is going at all. If a friend - [ parenthesis around friend, because he's being a shitter ] helps that along they'll just welcome you as family.
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...I'm excited to meet them, then. Definitely. And I promise I won't make it awkward.
[his tone is convincing enough even if phoenix might notice the way his hand tightens a little at the concept of being welcomed as family for probably obvious reasons]
I'm gonna be a broken record if I tell you it's nice to meet you again, but - I'd like to get to know you if you're cool with it. What kind of stuff are you into?
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[ Lightly said, but he's trying not to show concern at that. He doesn't flinch at the tightness, but he does shift to nudge his shoulder - and a tilt of his head like: Are you going to be okay? ]
[ At least it's discreet enough it doesn't look like anything more than flirtations before he suggests: ]
Anything that means not sitting still? So sports and definitely not -
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- School. [ He agrees or decides is how that was supposed to be finished. ]
Hate sitting behind a desk for hours being lectured at more than the learning part. But I'd so rather be somewhere cooler like a skate park or mountain biking.
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You know that if you're awkward at all it's... [starts to say cute and then abruptly remembers he's with a family member!!!!] Uh, fine. Really. Totally fine.
[nailed it!!!! but after the nudge, he glances towards phoenix for a moment and gives a tiny, subtle nod in response to the unspoken question. he's fine he's got this. to jon, as they make their way out of the school:]
I'm not a big sports person or anything, but that makes it even more impressive when I meet someone who's really good at them. Are skating and biking your favorites, then?
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... okay watching for the eye candy is fair, yeah.
[ taking it once more as that - mildly and amusedly said but serious all the same. glancing back at gingham to shrug. ]
Anything that lets me go fast. I've never been good at doing things slow, so when I don't have to it feels more right. Got into too much trouble as a kid speaking so fast people couldn't make out what I said.
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[ Frowns a little because it seems like they hit an accidental bump with that one - but it makes sense. Thankfully being taller - sorry - has its perks in that he doesn't fall too far back from gingham's pace. ]
Gingham's great with animals but don't let him fool you about movies - I don't think he's seen like half my collection.
[ mostly teasing. ]
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Fast and the Frenzied 3. Anything else in the franchise is garbage.
[ Said as he moves to push open the gate to a modest two story home. Still fairly recently moved into, so there's no outwardly personal touches. A small car sits in the driveway and the solar lighting trailing the sidewalk to the door is the only hint someone lives there from the outside. ]
[ unfortunately it probably also gives holy order vibes for the street or what not. or the house, those are very distinct solar lightings maybe. ]
Here we are. Dad's still got a few minutes at the school it looks like Aya might be here...?
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[he's about to respond to more but instead here they are!! he keeps a normal grip on phoenix's hand as they head towards it - if he notices the lighting and what it reminds him of he tries not to let it show.]
Nice place. And - I'd love to meet her. No rush for your dad at all.
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[ Phoenix nods - making a mental note to check back later - but now in front of the house feels a little less brave than he had five minutes ago. It's not even the first time he's been there or been inside, but he'd politely escaped pretty quickly before. ]
[ But following up the pathway all the same, trying to keep his attention forward and Not the ground ]
- Gotta say, being a teacher would suck. Once I'm out of school I just wanna go home. Do they even get paid for staying after?
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Unless it's a special event? Nah. Totally sucks. But he loves it and says it's not about the money.
[ Off-handedly mentioned as he moves to put a handle on the door which! Opens because someone IS in fact here. He barely bothers to announce himself as he opens the door and gestures for them to come in. ]
Aya's the one you don't want to meet. You'll see.
Probably.
[ The inside of the house is unpacked, but some clutter remains of a family trying to sort out where things go. They're immediately greeted with a living room with a wall of books - mostly religious or scholastic books, but there's a small section of well-loved adventure/magic books for those who look. There's a large television and seating across from it, presumably for movie nights, but the other open space and the wall behind them has a large selection of family pictures. ]
If you guys want to sit I can get us something to drink?
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[ amicably said!! as he shakes his hand. ]
It's nice to meet you, too, sorry - brain goes fast sometimes uh but seriously I just know the name and you're important to him - [ another glance, ] very, I guess, and as older brother it's my job to give him shit.
[ he tilts his head. ] You guys got anything else you need to grab?
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Thanks, I picked it myself. [small laugh] But it's totally okay. Your brain can go as fast as it wants.
[another attempt at a joke, before he glances towards phoenix]
I'm okay, but - how about you? Need to stop by your locker or anything?
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No, I did everything I needed after we texted.
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[ gives a little amused breath of air. ]
Then we're good to go. 'rents house isn't that far of a walk from school. Dad teaches here, too, and he wanted a short commute.
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[gives a nod, though!]
Sounds like all of us are good, so - lead the way. [glancing to phoenix] I know it's kind of impromptu, so... Maybe give them a quick text or something that I'm coming?
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Right, I'll do that.
[ going to quickly pull out his phone. ]
Might be awkward if not.
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[ a little cheekily said, at that! ]
Seriously, don't worry about it. They'll be thrilled Xev - Phoenix - is going at all. If a friend - [ parenthesis around friend, because he's being a shitter ] helps that along they'll just welcome you as family.
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[his tone is convincing enough even if phoenix might notice the way his hand tightens a little at the concept of being welcomed as family for probably obvious reasons]
I'm gonna be a broken record if I tell you it's nice to meet you again, but - I'd like to get to know you if you're cool with it. What kind of stuff are you into?
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[ Lightly said, but he's trying not to show concern at that. He doesn't flinch at the tightness, but he does shift to nudge his shoulder - and a tilt of his head like: Are you going to be okay? ]
[ At least it's discreet enough it doesn't look like anything more than flirtations before he suggests: ]
Anything that means not sitting still? So sports and definitely not -
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Hate sitting behind a desk for hours being lectured at more than the learning part. But I'd so rather be somewhere cooler like a skate park or mountain biking.
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[nailed it!!!! but after the nudge, he glances towards phoenix for a moment and gives a tiny, subtle nod in response to the unspoken question. he's fine he's got this. to jon, as they make their way out of the school:]
I'm not a big sports person or anything, but that makes it even more impressive when I meet someone who's really good at them. Are skating and biking your favorites, then?
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Totally fine.
[ Definitely nailed it! He's not trying to laugh at all. His brow does remain creased as if he's worried a moment longer. ]
Sports aren't bad to watch, but I could never participate.
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[ taking it once more as that - mildly and amusedly said but serious all the same. glancing back at gingham to shrug. ]
Anything that lets me go fast. I've never been good at doing things slow, so when I don't have to it feels more right. Got into too much trouble as a kid speaking so fast people couldn't make out what I said.
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[moving on and also moving past the eye candy comment!! but he gives his hand a squeeze to try and communicate it really is fine.]
I bet you'd be good at a bunch of stuff, then. Both sports and outside of that.
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[ he'll also go quiet a moment to listen instead. ]
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Actually, pretty bad at school and banned from most sports. I'm too much for them.
[ because nebulous [ speedster blessing ]. the grin over his shoulder isn't quite a real one -]
What about you - not sports, so what is it? Adventure books like this one?
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I'm sorry to hear that. Hopefully you at least enjoy the ones you aren't banned from?
[thinks about it a moment]
Definitely books. We actually met in a book club, so you're right that we have that in common. But I like animals, too. And movies.
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Gingham's great with animals but don't let him fool you about movies - I don't think he's seen like half my collection.
[ mostly teasing. ]
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[ Or break it is the obvious other answer. ]
[ He snorts. ]
What's a favorite movie, then?
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[shoves at phoenix's shoulder with a laugh, but as for the question]
Uh... Picture of A Woman Aflame?
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I've not seen that one. You'll have to show me it one day.
[ and then he looks at jon ]
What about you?
- And I guess it's only fair to say that if it's a bad day I'm watching Love, Elliot so.
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Fast and the Frenzied 3. Anything else in the franchise is garbage.
[ Said as he moves to push open the gate to a modest two story home. Still fairly recently moved into, so there's no outwardly personal touches. A small car sits in the driveway and the solar lighting trailing the sidewalk to the door is the only hint someone lives there from the outside. ]
[ unfortunately it probably also gives holy order vibes for the street or what not. or the house, those are very distinct solar lightings maybe. ]
Here we are. Dad's still got a few minutes at the school it looks like Aya might be here...?
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[he's about to respond to more but instead here they are!! he keeps a normal grip on phoenix's hand as they head towards it - if he notices the lighting and what it reminds him of he tries not to let it show.]
Nice place. And - I'd love to meet her. No rush for your dad at all.
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[ But following up the pathway all the same, trying to keep his attention forward and Not the ground ]
- Gotta say, being a teacher would suck. Once I'm out of school I just wanna go home. Do they even get paid for staying after?
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[ Off-handedly mentioned as he moves to put a handle on the door which! Opens because someone IS in fact here. He barely bothers to announce himself as he opens the door and gestures for them to come in. ]
Aya's the one you don't want to meet. You'll see.
Probably.
[ The inside of the house is unpacked, but some clutter remains of a family trying to sort out where things go. They're immediately greeted with a living room with a wall of books - mostly religious or scholastic books, but there's a small section of well-loved adventure/magic books for those who look. There's a large television and seating across from it, presumably for movie nights, but the other open space and the wall behind them has a large selection of family pictures. ]
If you guys want to sit I can get us something to drink?