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Post by Xhex Tehrror on Aug 18, 2012 19:15:42 GMT -5
Striding down the passage to the Pit, she wondered what she was doing. Well, she knew what had prompted this lapse in her usual point of view on relationships. Autumn had just returned with Tohr and they were probably doing something she didn't want to think about and John was in the shower getting ready for his patrol tonight. So, boredom, she supposed. That and she secretly liked that she was building relationships here and becoming part of something she hadn't realized she was missing until it was there. This family and friends things was different.
So, here she was, knocking on the door to the Pit, starting to once again build on a new relationship that had a kernel of potential. She wanted to see if she could do this, something the other shellans had done. Have a female friend.
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Post by Marissa O'Neal on Aug 18, 2012 19:20:46 GMT -5
*she ran to the door thinking Butch had forgotten something. Finishing putting her hair up on her head she opened the door.* Nallum? What did you for-...
*She stared at who was at the door and then smiled, opened the door wider* Good Eve, Xhex. How fare thee? Please, please..come in.
*she backed up and almost tripped over a pair of black boots left by the door. Rolling her eyes she bent down picked them up and threw them to the corner, looked back up and gave Xhex and sheepish smile.*
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Post by Xhex Tehrror on Aug 18, 2012 19:27:32 GMT -5
She smiled and followed Marissa in. "Thank you, Marissa." She stood there, hands behind her back, not really sure what to do next. The idea to come here had sounded good at the time, but now that she was here, she was unsure how to proceed. How did one make friends anyway?
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Post by Marissa O'Neal on Aug 18, 2012 19:32:39 GMT -5
*She turned and headed toward the living room, her eyes went wide at the mess she saw. She never noticed how awful the boys kept it here. She was always at SafePlace, Jane was well..busy saving lives and No doggen really came here. She winced as she counted 5 empty fast food bags. She was going to have to have Fritz have a doggen come once a week.* Please sit, or..stand..or if you can find a place that is. I'm terribly sorry for the mess, we've all been rather busy.
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Post by Xhex Tehrror on Aug 18, 2012 19:37:12 GMT -5
"Oh, um, yeah, messes don't bother me, don't worry about that." She moved a couple Sports Illustrated magazines and sat on the couch. "So, I'm not really sure why I came down here. I mean, I had an impulsive idea and went with it and now I kind of feel lost." She looked at the magazines she had moved, the top one showing the Fab Five of the Olympics. She'd never been more interested as it took her gaze away from Marissa.
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Post by Marissa O'Neal on Aug 18, 2012 19:48:01 GMT -5
*Sat down across from Xhex in a big leather chair, curling her legs under her.* So, impulsive idea huh? Well, what was it?
*she glanced at the magazine she was looking at* I wonder what would happen if they let US in the olympics. *grinned and blew a lose hair out of her face*
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Post by Xhex Tehrror on Aug 18, 2012 19:54:00 GMT -5
She looked at Marissa and decided to tackle her second statement first. "Well, the events would have to be different. Except the shooting. I just don't see me flitting around on a balance beam." Steeling herself, she thought she was being silly. She was a trained and stone cold assassin and she couldn't even start up a conversation about friendship. "Okay, here it goes, but what I say here stays between us."
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Post by Marissa O'Neal on Aug 18, 2012 20:00:57 GMT -5
*Looked at Xhex and nodded* You've got it. Anything...wait, are you ok? If you aren't we'll get through it. *eyeing her with worry* Please say you're ok.
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Post by Xhex Tehrror on Aug 18, 2012 20:05:34 GMT -5
She couldn't help but give Marissa a small smile. "I'm fine, its nothing like that. Its actually about you. Um, so, I've been finding recently that I like this whole family and friends thing. If you repeat that, I'll deny it. And well, you've always been very nice to me, even though...yeah." She wasn't going to go there. No female needed a reminder that her mate had slept with the person wanting to be their friend. "Anyway, I don't know how to do this the way normal people do, so I'm just going to do it my way. I want to be your friend."
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Post by Marissa O'Neal on Aug 18, 2012 20:21:15 GMT -5
*She sat listening to Xhex, really this is probably the most she'd heard her speak in the time she's known her. Her brow arched at the "even though." and kept listening. When she heard the last statement a few tears welled in her eyes and she blinked them back.* Xhex, I would be honored to be your friend. I think of you as a sister, and would love to have you as a friend.
*standing she went to the couch and sat next to her, grabbing her hand she smiled* A good friend.
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Post by Xhex Tehrror on Aug 18, 2012 20:31:02 GMT -5
Surprised, she looked down at their hands and was surprised that her first instinct wasn't to pull away. Confused, she looked up at Marissa smiling face and the tears shining in her eyes. "Its that easy? I mean, it was hard to ask because I don't do things like this, but it was that easy for you to agree?"
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Post by Marissa O'Neal on Aug 18, 2012 20:39:33 GMT -5
*Nodding, she looked at her eyes* Xhexania, you are wonderful. You've helped protect us all, been there for all of us countless times. Why would I not want to be friends with you?
*She thought of something and grinned* You and I have something in common. We both did not make female friends well. Yes, it was for far different reasons, but nonetheless, we both have to learn to trust other females.
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Post by Xhex Tehrror on Aug 18, 2012 20:54:22 GMT -5
She smiled at Marissa and squeezed her hand. "Thank you. Like I said, I don't know how people usually make friends, Rehv and the Shadows were just there, you know. So, what exactly do friends do?"
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Post by Marissa O'Neal on Aug 18, 2012 21:00:12 GMT -5
*Started to talk and stopped, went to speak again and cut it off short.* Uh...I'm not entirely too sure. I guess we talk, about things, we have in....common. *she laughed because really they didn't have much in common*
Butch and Vishious are best friends. They do all types of "male" things together. Like the potato launcher...*she crunched up her nose*..but I'm sure we won't do that.
*She looked at her and smiled.* Ok, I have a guilty pleasure. You cannot tell anyone, for it would tarnish my *tilted her head* Prissy image.
*Saw her nod and smiled* I love a video game. Mario Kart. on the white machine. I think it's call Me or..or..WII! That's it. *smiled again* See, there...I told you something about me.
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Post by Xhex Tehrror on Aug 18, 2012 21:30:01 GMT -5
She smiled and looked toward the TV and Wii. "I've heard of it, but have to confess that I've not played it...or any video games if you want to know the truth. But, I'd like to try it sometime if you want to play."
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Post by Marissa O'Neal on Aug 18, 2012 21:43:33 GMT -5
*She smiled big and sat back* Butch has no idea I play that thing. He won't let me drive the car's either...says it's something about..*mocked his Boston Accent*..A man and his cah that you don't mess wit sweetheaht.
*shrugged* So this is the next best thing.
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Post by Xhex Tehrror on Aug 18, 2012 21:46:03 GMT -5
She laughed as Marissa sounded just like her hellren. "I think you nailed the accent. Has he heard you do that yet? I get the whole macho thing, John Matthew is different about it though, I guess you could say." She thought for a minute and then grinned. "So, have you ever been on a motorcycle?"
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Post by Marissa O'Neal on Aug 18, 2012 21:53:15 GMT -5
*Giggled a little* No I wouldn't dare do that in front of him. Unless he really bugged me.
*Her eyes went wide at the mention of the motorcycle* Uh. no. I've never been on one of those.
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Post by Xhex Tehrror on Aug 18, 2012 21:55:36 GMT -5
She grinned, "I should take you for a ride sometime. I took Autumn and now she's learning to ride her own. Its very freeing and its not Butch's so he really can't say much about it."
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Post by Marissa O'Neal on Aug 18, 2012 22:00:32 GMT -5
*She thought for a minute, Butch was always wanting her to experience new things...become stronger. She smiled.* I think I should like that. You said Autumn was alright on it..I would probably be alright too.
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Post by Xhex Tehrror on Aug 18, 2012 22:19:12 GMT -5
She smiled and patted her hand. "I'm sure you'll do fine and you'll like it after the initial hesitation. But, uh, unless you want a fight on your hands, I wouldn't tell Butch about it until afterward."
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Post by Marissa O'Neal on Aug 18, 2012 22:24:00 GMT -5
Good point. He's usually the most...forward thinking of the bunch, but still best to be safe than sorry. *She laughed and sighed* Xhex I am very happy you decided to take a change today. I believe we will be great friends. We have long lives and to go that long without having female friends is dreadful. *she smiled* We shall be friends for years to come, or longer.
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Post by Xhex Tehrror on Aug 18, 2012 22:27:27 GMT -5
Grinning, she nodded. "I think of all the shellans, we make the most unlikely pair, but I feel the most comfortable with you. And I agree, it is necessary to cultivate friendships and build those relationships. Now that I have a couple, I see the importance. I think we'll be friends for a very long time and I'm also very glad I did this, though it made me uncomfortable at first."
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Post by Marissa O'Neal on Aug 18, 2012 22:30:01 GMT -5
*shook her head no* Never be uncomfortable with me. I do not judge and I just want to have a family. We are all here for each other, but yes...*laughed*..we are polar opposites, but I too am comfortable with you.
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Post by Xhex Tehrror on Aug 18, 2012 22:36:29 GMT -5
"Good, I don't think friendships work if one is uncomfortable with the other. And, I figure you probably know, but I feel the need to reassure you. I wasn't uncomfortable with you when I came down here, I was uncomfortable with the words and feeling associated with them. I never know how my words will be interpreted as my manner is more direct and honest."
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Post by Marissa O'Neal on Aug 18, 2012 22:46:36 GMT -5
*Nodding she scrunched up her nose* Sometimes Xhex I wish everyone would be more honest. There have been many times in my life I had wished I had been told the truth from the start. It saves the world a tremendous amount of trouble.
*She leaned forward and hugged her sister and new friend* You always just be you.
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Post by Xhex Tehrror on Aug 18, 2012 22:49:47 GMT -5
Surprised, it took her a second, but she hugged Marissa back. "Thank you for accepting me as I am. I know I'm not the usual female of our race and you're so classy. I think it'll surprise me everyday for awhile."
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Post by Marissa O'Neal on Aug 18, 2012 22:52:21 GMT -5
*She snorted very unladylike.* Classy Schmassy.
This whole persona was drilled into my brain everyday of my life. It is hard to let some things go, however...that doesn't mean all my friends have to be that way. *She grinned* I believe it too will surprise me for awhile. *snickered a bit* Perhaps Butch even more.
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Post by Xhex Tehrror on Aug 18, 2012 22:54:18 GMT -5
She laughed, "Butch especially, but really, everyone will be shocked. Oh, I just remembered. When would you like me to come teach self-defense classes at Safe Place?"
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Post by Marissa O'Neal on Aug 18, 2012 23:15:27 GMT -5
*Her eyes went wide as she remembered their previous conversation.* Oh, that is totally up to you. SafePlace is a tad bare at the moment. Only two families. I believe we may be getting a new one soon. Maybe after they arrive we can get started with that.
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