IC Inbox (Hadriel)

[casperdisaster]

"If you're gonna leave a message you gotta leave some
info too, don't just say 'call me back' because I'll think
it means someone died!"

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[cowardley]

[ It's clear she's said something wrong. He falls silent, and her stomach tenses, and twists. She berates herself before he even says anything. ]

O-Oh. [ And then her eyes on the ground, suddenly shamed and uncertain. Stupid, Ash, stupid. ] I-Uh, I'm sorry, I didn't... [ know. ]

[casperdisaster]

It's okay.

[it is okay, even if he's gone and made things awkward.]

You really didn't know, so.

Um.

[cowardley]

[ oh god what does she do. um. uh. ]

I guess that just means if... if we ever get Netflix here, I'll just have to show it to you. [ a streaming service could do wonders here. ]

[casperdisaster]

... Yeah?

[A little bit at a time, Noah's smile comes back. Like clouds passing overhead finally.]

I'd like that.

[cowardley]

[ when his smile returns, hers brightens. ]

Good! [ she glances around them for a moment, and then returns her gaze to him. ] Anyway, I think I should get going. I kind of promised Sam I'd pick up some canned fruit before I came home. But, um, I think we should get together again. I mean, when you can.

[ No pressure! ]

[casperdisaster]

[Noah nods, a little absentmindedly. He's sort of hazy at the edges if you look at him too hard.]

I'll try to keep up texts. In the meantime. Thanks, Ashley.

[cowardley]

You're welcome, Noah, and I appreciate you telling me. I'll see you later! [ She gives him a wave, and a smile as she departs, hoping that soon he'll be normal again. ]