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[wrend]

anyone ever lose their shit waiting in this dystopian hellhole of a safehouse?

bc i'm about to find a pointy object and stab out the eyes of whichever asshole smiles my way next

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[wrend]

( aidan started it, back in the bakery. he's used it once, so he really can't say shit about jai jumping to trying to use shit nobody else would understand. it's logical. a good way to keep others from knowing what the hell they're up to. aidan's used shorthand most his goddamn life when venturing outside of his safe zone. but given how shit seems to work here it's--probably best to save it for when it's really needed, until the translator catches on. )

You think it won't?

( it's murmured soft, before aidan moves to put some distance between them--only for jai to flop backwards and drag aidan down with him. he's careful still, to respect jai's personal space and not touch. hovers instead on his elbows and knees. they're faced away from everyone else too, which helps with the avoiding everyone else figuring them out shit. )

These people can't even get along with each other half the damn time, let alone--fix all the strife between them and everyone else. ( he's read up. step number one in a new environment: get to know what you've got to work with. )

So I see your point, and I agree with it.

( he'd stay, just to learn about their resources, learn about them more--but associate with any of them long enough and someone's bound to catch on. so. he'll do it jai's way. that's fine. )

I'll look for a place.

[kestrels]

Thank you.

（ he puts his hand against aidan's chest, fingers flexing in the soft, worn fabric of whatever shitty shirt he's wearing. it's always easier to touch than be touched.

and then: ）

Laugh.

（ he waits for the compliance, and then he shoves aidan like he just told the world's shittiest joke, grabs one of the pillows from the head of the bed and wallops him across the stomach with it. not hard. from the outside, it'd look playful.

there's no escaping the fact that they know each other. he's probably also going to go after anyone that gives aidan shit and he wouldn't be able to stop himself for it — but they can sell another lie without too much hardship on either side. it gives them an excuse to be close and whisper to one another. ）

[wrend]

( it's more of a snort than a laugh, although it morphs more towards one when jai smacks him with a pillow and shoves him over. the beds are narrow, but they're both scrawny enough that he doesn't flat out fall onto the fucking floor when he rolls. )

You're not that funny.

( like he'll fake it but whatever dude. another roll to the side, and aidan's getting himself up on his feet. )

Since my fairy fucking godmother's being a dick, I'll go get my own juice.

[kestrels]

Get me one too, would you, sweetheart?

（ he sucks his teeth, as loudly and obnoxiously as he can possibly make it. you brought this on yourself, aidan. ）

[wrend]

( aidan hums under his breath, almost thoughtfully. and raises a hand to flip jai off as he passes him on his way to the kitchen area. )

Go fuck yourself, darling.