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Post by Kaia Galanos on Jan 28, 2021 20:12:36 GMT -8
How long had she been there? Just laying on her back on a park bench, staring up at her phone with bags under her eyes. Kaia's fingers just kinda tapped around the screen...then she'd spend time reading...then tapping again.
All day.
Maybe she'd been there for more than a day. Anyone who'd gone by there more than once would tell you she hadn't moved whatsoever.
It was kind of a sad sight. Her hair was a mess...and she had tons of it just all over the bench and ground. Probably a couple leaves and branches up in there too. Maybe a squirrel was living in it now, who the hell knows.
She'd think about moving...but her phone still had like 45% battery life. No emergencies here.
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Post by Djoser Aneksi on Jan 29, 2021 9:46:34 GMT -8
Dj would be going for a jog in the park. It was something to help keep him in shape and the path he chose was particularly lovely. Lot's of good natural scenery to ease his mind. Though as he looped around, he noticed a woman was texting on a bench. The first go around he ignored it, but after the second time, he started circling just to see if she would still be there.
About 2 hours in on this, he would start getting worried. Her hair looked a mess and nothing but her fingers had moved since he'd started. He would slowly approach with a calm smile, hoping to raise no alarm.
"Hey, are you okay miss?" He'd say with a warm timbre, taking a seat beside the bench.
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Post by Kaia Galanos on Jan 29, 2021 10:51:25 GMT -8
Kaia would blink slowly, then turn her head like she wasn't sure if she'd actually heard someone talking to her or not.
Oh. Someone was there.
The words slowly sink in and she shrug.
"I mean define okay. I'm succeeding hard in this dating sim game. The guy I'm romancing calls me slurs and gets mad when I make small talk with other people but that's just to hide his deep seeded affections. Anyway, if I like feed him three more puddings I'm pretty sure I'll get the fourth heart piece and we can go on a date...."
She kinda trails off then tilts her head.
"If you mean real life, I think I've hit this thing called rock bottom. Not gonna lie."
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Post by Djoser Aneksi on Jan 30, 2021 9:01:11 GMT -8
Dj would hear her out, holding a warm, easy smile for the entirety of the time she spoke. Then after seeming like he was going to keep a straight face, he'd laugh. Hard. He would quickly recover before speaking though, his smile even brighter than before.
"Well, while I am happy you have found a way to stave it off, my definition of okay refers to the standard of your physical, mental, and emotional well-being."
He'd say before resting a hand on his hip,
"If you'd like, would you like to talk about rock bottom, perhaps find a solution?"
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Post by Kaia Galanos on Jan 30, 2021 11:23:44 GMT -8
Usually the laughter would have pissed her off, but, it was probably appropriate. The elaboration on the question just made her nod a bit.
"I probably should talk about rock bottom." she admits. Plus this wasn't someone she'd ever met. It felt easier to say whatever to a stranger.
"Finding a solution probably isn't necessary. Or possible."
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Post by Djoser Aneksi on Jan 30, 2021 15:07:51 GMT -8
Dj would give a soft nod as she suggested sharing was a good idea.
Then when she suggested that her problem may be beyond fixing, he would speak again.
"It may not be neccessary nor possible, but if the possibility exists it is an avenue worth exploring. If for no reason other than to get it off your chest."
He would say before taking a seat beside the blue haired woman.
"My name is Dj by the way."
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Post by Kaia Galanos on Jan 30, 2021 16:56:59 GMT -8
"Yeah, maybe..."
If he could find something she wouldn't be mad about it, obviously. She just didn't want to get her hopes up.
"Nice to meet you. I'm--"
Kaia would suddenly wince, bringing a hand up to her head as she slowly sat up from the bench.
"Ah, fuck! Just...call me Greatest of all time." she'd chuckle, rubbing her head. "Or Goat for short."
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Post by Djoser Aneksi on Jan 30, 2021 23:46:25 GMT -8
"Don't strain yourself, are you injured?" Is all he would say. A calm but concerned expression on his face as he did so. Quickly preparing himself in case he needed to get up and go help her. He knew the silly phrase she was using, but opted to ignore it for now.
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Post by Kaia Galanos on Jan 31, 2021 7:08:18 GMT -8
"No, I'm probably fine." she sighed, laying back on her seat.
"Probably just a head-rush. I've been here a while I think."
Lies, lies. But it's not like she could actually explain it. She'd look down at her phone, finally willing herself to turn the game off for the day.
"You mind if I ask where you're from?" she'd suddenly change the topic. "Did you grow up here or...?"
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Post by Djoser Aneksi on Jan 31, 2021 19:29:09 GMT -8
Dj noticed the deflection, but wouldn't react. It would be better to just be honest and try to redirect the flow of conversation later.
"I am a meta. From the old world." He would say nonchalantly, not really caring to be dishonest.
"You?"
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Post by Kaia Galanos on Feb 1, 2021 6:48:35 GMT -8
"Same. From Olympus..." she'd say, staring off at nothing.
"Been trying to...adjust. It's not working."
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Post by Djoser Aneksi on Feb 2, 2021 8:03:29 GMT -8
"I'm a little ways from the pyramids." He would say with a sigh, letting his expression die in a weak smile.
"I'm still getting used to it. 8 years later I can say it never gets easy, but it does get easier. The big thing to know about everyday life here is you have to make it extraordinary. It isn't every day that something grandiose happens and we get to fight or celebrate, you have to be an active agent of change. Honestly wish I would have learned that sooner."
He'd say with a dead expression.
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Post by Kaia Galanos on Feb 2, 2021 8:26:58 GMT -8
Kaia would listen and nod, not at all minding that Dj was expressing his experience. If anything it didn't surprise her that it was a tough adjustment for other people. It would be weird if it wasn't.
"I see. It's only been a year for me." she'd say, sighing through her nose.
"I've tried making a lot of changes, but every step I've taken, the universe seems to try and push me back down. I've been battling a lot of regrets and at no point has anyone stopped and said my feelings are valid. No one's let me grieve. It's always just tough love or insults. My own dad....even if that one was imaginary...belittled my feelings on wishing I could have stayed and helped my people. I just....don't care anymore."
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Post by Djoser Aneksi on Feb 2, 2021 9:56:59 GMT -8
Dj would nod along with what she said. He was glad she was so emotionally honest. It was a virtue lost in most people.
"Well, too little too late, but all emotions are valid. Where they come from and how we express them can be flawed, but that doesn't seem applicable to you. You wanting to help, grieve, or talk about the world you lost shouldn't be belittled or ignored."
He would pause a moment. Looking over to Kaia as he spoke this time.
"I'm not going to insult you with an apology over it. You deserved better, and it isn't your fault you didn't get it. Is there anything I could do or get for you to help you now GOAT?"
He would say with a playful chuckle.
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Post by Kaia Galanos on Feb 2, 2021 10:16:57 GMT -8
The emphasis on her admittedly strange name got an amused chuckle from her.
"I don't really know what I need right now." she admits.
"When I think about how I should move on and find a new purpose I just don't even care."
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