003 ☠ video/action

[kringlefuck]

<sub>[ Evening, Network. It's been awhile since you've seen this kid on the network, but here he is. The video starts with him trying to adjust the communicator on the coffee table in the living room of his residence, though it falls over and there's an obvious "aw devilshits" in the darkness.
Ok, try again.
Looks like we're being picked up again and we see two curious green eyes behind thick, rectangular glasses. He sets the communicator up on a hard surface again and then steps back, muttering something incoherent to himself before he steps back and adjusts himself a little.

This is Jake. This is Jake with his hair actually combed and his face free from dirt and bruises. He's a bit over dressed for the communicator, wearing this. Just where the hell did he get that anyway?

The teen shuffles back against the living room sofa, the area brightened up by a mere lamp. Then, he lounges, crossing one ankle over the other and we see he's still wearing his combat boots. What a nerd. ]</sub>

Greetings fellow residents. Uhmm.

_{[ Oh wait. He's pulling out a piece of paper now. It's obvious he's shaking by the way he's holding it and he reads off of it. ]}

If I am not terribly mistaken, the holiday known as Valentine's Day is coming up within a duo weeks, and it would be my greatest honor to escort an individual on this day. It is absolutely peachy if you want this not to be anything too, uhm, forward on the romancing spectrum, but rather just one of comradery, especially if I am unacquainted with you.

_{[ A deep breath. He withdraws from his pocket a handkerchief and paps his face down a little. He lowers the paper and looks at the camera. ]}

I've never celebrated Valentine's Day, so, uhhhhhh. I don't want to be alone for this holiday. And while friends and what have you are absolutely splendid, it is customary to have a specific date if I am understanding correctly. I guess.. that's it? I'm asking in advance so may chance we can get to know each other first, or plan accordingly on schedule. I'll make sure to take care of the dinner one way or another!

_{[ He'll be spearing fishes and preparing it that way, jsyk. ]}

Uhhh, shoo. Well, thanks.

<sub>[ /end personal advertisement. He'll reach way over and click the communicator off. ]

[ Action available for room mates! ]</sub>

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[kringlefuck]

Why would it matter? Erm.
Wouldn't it only matter if all of you wanted to go out with me?

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Jake. Think about it. What if we all really did have some kind of feelings for you. Especially two out of the three of us.

[Jane is guessing she is okay if Jake assumes it's Roxy and Dirk. She never was good enough to catch his eye.]

[kringlefuck]

Oh, shit, you are right! I suppose I should downright ask Roxy if she is feeling anything like that towards me. I always had this weird hunch she might but I did not want to make too many assumptions! Haha, gosh. What should I do if she does? Man, I never even considered Roxy to be any sort of paramour. I wonder if she is open to the idea.

But that might cause a ruckus amongst our group, wouldn't it? It would be horrible of Dirk felt the same way!
_{[ Okay. He already knows how Dirk feels and he does not want to think about it, so he is just going to play dumb here. ]}

Then if I went with you, just as friends, they both might hate me. But that is something I would fancy with you, Jane, if there weren't any consequences.

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[ She lets him rant on and her reply is short and sweet.]

So from what you're saying Jake, and I can't believe I'm even laying this out for you. Roxy and Dirk are the only ones that could POSSIBLY have feelings for you? There isn't any way boring, stick up her rear end Jane Crocker could ever have a crush on you of all people.

Did you ever consider that I may have lied to you when I told you about my feelings a couple of months ago?

[kringlefuck]

....
Well, no. You are my dear friend, Jane, you would never lie to me!
I would not dare bother you with pesky romances when I trust your honest word.

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Well let me just inform you of something Jake. I lied to you because I didn't want to get in the way of you and Dirk.

[kringlefuck]

_{[ Waaaaait a minute... ]}

... Huh?

fidgey omg.

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[.....Uh.]

I liked you Jake. Past tense. I don't know if I feel the same right now.

[She's hurt.]

[kringlefuck]

Wuh..
You liked me! Why didn't you just say that from the very start. That would have explained a whole lot of things and it would have made everything less complicated!

I am... not precisely sure how to respond given circumstances that I do not think you are aware of.

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I liked you in that manner before this conversation.

[She shrugs.]

I'm sure it has to do with Dirk.

[kringlefuck]

It has everything to do with Dirk!!
Erm. Is there any chance we can relocate to a more private area?

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[She seems a little standoffish about it.]

I suppose we could.

[kringlefuck]

Maybe a walk outside? I have been wanting to get some fresh air for awhile.

[overbiterestart]

That would be alright.

[Sob she's being so short with Jake right now...]

[kringlefuck]

Erm. Alright.

_{[ He finally stands and makes his way to the door, opening it for Jan so she can step outside first. ]}

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[She steps outside. Crossing her arms and waiting on Jake. She wasn't even sure how to start this conversation.]

My apologies, Jake.

[kringlefuck]

Ah, no. You are quite alright.
Uhm. So, I guess we ought to walk.

_{[ Jake shrugs his shoulders and then starts to walk alongside her, rubbing the back of his neck. ]}

Jane, before we start this I just want to get something off of my chest that I have been meaning to for quite some time now and it has to do with just me.

_{[ Always about him ]}

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I guess so.

[So now they're walking. Yup. Just walking along casually. She groans audibly. She wants to make sure Jake knows how discontent she is with this.]

Right of course. Let's turn our focus to Jake English. Good golly, please go right ahead and talk, Mister English.

[kringlefuck]

_{[ Might as well go ahead and say it and get it over with. He's honestly really exhausted with dishing out his emotions on her now that he is aware of everything. So, plain and blunt and just how it is, he says it. ]}

Dirk and I are dating.

_{[ A pause. ]}

I mean, we are in the timeline I come from.

_{[ Here goes nothing. ]}

Wait, I--
Well, let's step our hineys back one second.
First, uhm, I know I'm pretty stupid and frankly I don't blame you if you would prefer not to talk to me ever. And honestly, I don't think anybody could actually love me properly like how I always envisioned back on my island where there was nobody who could love me.

Dirk and I are trying in the timeline I come from, and it isn't working out. And I'm talking to you about it in that timeline, because I still think you don't fancy me.

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[Somehow Jane is not surprised at all. She knew that Dirk fancied Jake in that way. She knew that. She knew that it was a possibility that Jake also fancied Dirk in the same way. So what does Jane do? She pushed her feelings off to the side for her friends sake. Because she adored both of them.

Jane was wearing thin.

She does give Jake a chance to talk though. To finish his little story. To finish his little pity party. What help could she even be at this point. He's obviously not happy with the relationship- and it isn't working out.]

Well now you know, Jake. You know and I once again am having to pretend those things don't exist because you need more emotional help than any of us. I understand that you don't really understand how all of this works, Jake. But that isn't an excuse to say something isn't working out.

Have you even talked to him about it? About your concerns for the relationship? Someone out there could love you properly if you would just let down your cinema expectations.

[kringlefuck]

I did. I just finished talking with him not too long ago, prior to this conversation.
He's gone.
And I'm worried I scared him off. He states he'll return soon enough, but I'm still fretting.

_{[ A look of concern crosses his face, brows pinning together.
He's not going to tell Jane he gave Dirk the choice and second chance to date him again here now that they have talked about what the problem is. ]}

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[She feels better after unloading those feelings on him. But the same look of concern crosses her face. He was upset. Dirk was upset, and there was nothing wrong with that.]

You didn't go after him, or inquire where he was going?

[kringlefuck]

_{[ Jake shakes his head slowly, keeping his focus on the ground as his arms cross over his chest in an attempt to comfort. He doesn't say anything for a few moments, gaze pulling to the side as he tries to admire the scenery. ]}

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[Jane's features pull a frown. She then sighed, taking a step over to be closer to him. She reaches out to pat him on the shoulder.]

Give him some time.

[kringlefuck]

_{[ The simple touch on the shoulder is inviting, and instantly Jake brings his hands to his face in a bit of distress. He whines, huddling closer to Jane and muttering incoherently. He finally speaks actual words, sounding scared. ]}

--I don't want him to go away like that!
I think I've done nothing but been such a jackass since we all met and ruined everything!