Anduin
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Post by Anduin on May 31, 2024 20:53:29 GMT -8
Ray noticed that Emmett realized him. But his friend didn't just nod or smile at him - no, he had to call out for him. "Hey Ray! Over here!" And, of course, he also used his arms waving clearly over his head so that there could be no way that Ray didn't notice him. Well, just Emmett being himself. Ray sighed. Now he had no other choice than joining him, Journey and that stranger dude.
So he stood up and walked over to them. "Hey, guys!" he said to everybody around before he directly adresses the stranger. "Ray. And you are...?"
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Post by Hollywood Heidi on Jun 30, 2024 14:54:08 GMT -8
"Yeah man, I'll hook you up! Always down for new readers - and I ain't afraid of any critiques if you have any to offer of course!"
Joe grinned his excitement. "Alright, awesome!" He may be outgoing and friendly, but there was always a little uncertainty and anxiety when starting at a new school. Any trepidations he'd had were already gone. Not only had he bumped into the girl of his dreams--taken, he reminded himself, pulling his eyes away as he caught himself staring at her again--but it seemed he had a solid friendship forming with a like-minded geek. Well, if she had to be taken, at least she had a nice guy who seemed to appreciate her.
"Hey Ray! Over here!"
Journey had been beaming over the friendship that was beginning to bloom between her bestie and the guy she'd been hooked on since the 'Indiana Jones' screening. But it faltered for the smallest of seconds over the unexpected invitation Emmett called out.
His eyes having wandered to Journey once again, Joe had caught it and curiously glanced in the direction Emmett had called toward to see what had caused it along with the slight fidgeting Journey had started with the strap of her backpack. There seemed to be a concentration on being friendly and uncharacteristic quietness as if she was suddenly unsure of herself that had overcome her as she put on a smile of greeting for the guy who approached, and the guy had an uncomfortable air about him that he hid behind a civil grin. Emmett grinned happily, seemingly oblivious to the strange air between his two friends.
"Hey, guys!"
"Hi, Ray," Journey said with a friendly grin. She was so distracted in trying to be more likeable to Ray that she'd completely spaced on introductions.
"Ray. And you are...?"
"Oh, this is Joe," Journey said with a wide grin as she fleetingly placed a hand on Joe's arm.
Joe gave a warm, friendly grin. "Hey, Ray. Newish friend of Journey's," he said, holding up a fist for a greeting bump. With her personality, Journey probably made friends everywhere she went, so he clarified. "We met at the theatre during the Indy event." He gestured between himself and Journey. "Were you the other guy with them? In the great Indy cosplay, sans hat?"
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Ariel
Lost RPG
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- Emmett Rodgers
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Post by Ariel on Jul 18, 2024 19:01:41 GMT -8
Emmett extended his fist out to Ray, initiating a welcoming bump before turning back to the conversation at hand. He took a slight step back as he allowed space for Ray to become acquainted with Journey's new friend. Emmett grinned widely and nodded along as his ears were all in on the conversation at hand. As Joe addressed Ray directly with his question about the cosplay, Emmett showed his teeth as he flashed an affirming grin in Journey's direction, giving his approval of the newcomer. Not that Journey needed anything from Emmett's corner, but he just wanted to show her that he cared in his own silent, geeky way.
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Anduin
Marvel RPG
Cashy-money: $2,000
Every villain is a hero in his own mind. (Tom H.)
Posts: 2,178
Harry Potter RPG:
- Nathaniel King
- Scarlett Stark
- Sherlock Holmes
- Sirius Black
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Marvel RPG:
- Loki
- Rocket
- Thanos
- Thor
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Ready Player One RPG:
- Ray Johnson
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Post by Anduin on Jul 18, 2024 22:54:29 GMT -8
"Oh, this is Joe," Ray noticed Journey's fleetingly touch on the boys arm and also the fact that she had answered his question to introduce Joe. Interesting... "Hey, Ray. Newish friend of Journey's," Ray automatically responded Joe's fistbump. Besides he didn't want to be rude. "We met at the theatre during the Indy event.", Joe explained how he and Journey got to knew each other. So he was the boy Journey had told them about! Great!... "Were you the other guy with them? In the great Indy cosplay, sans hat?" "Um, yes. And thanks for the compliment." Probably Joe had watched them from afar during the Indie-Event. "Say, Joe, you might have seen us one or a few times at the theatre, right? Why hadn't you come over?" He tried his best to act ordinary. He also noticed Emmetts and Journeys wordless conversation. Obviously about that Joe-guy. It seemed like Emmett liked him. Well, to be honest, Joe really seemed like a nice guy. But Ray inwardly felt a bit jealous.
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Post by Hollywood Heidi on Aug 11, 2024 9:43:20 GMT -8
If Journey felt more at ease with Ray, she would have playfully punched his arm for being so blunt. She knew him well enough to know of his straightforward, tell-it-like-it-is nature, but to a stranger, it might be uncomfortable or give the impression he had a problem with them. Journey was relieved to see with a glance toward Joe that he seemed unphased.
Something about Ray's expression and inflection gave Joe the odd sense that he was getting the third degree. The air of unease and awkwardness between Ray and Journey gave the impression they were more acquaintances thrown together by a common friend rather than actual friends, which made the whole vibe he was getting off Ray odder still. But Joe maintained his friendly grin and demeanor without giving away any of those thoughts or the fact that his subconscious continued to observe in an attempt to work out the mystery.
"My job is more behind-the-scenes, so sadly, I don't get to interact with patrons as much."
Journey was unsure why, but she was struck with a sense of kinship. It was something in the way he said it, as if holding back with an air of uncertainty or self-consciousness. Or maybe she was imagining it because it was how she felt when talking about her job in a roundabout way to avoid that 'you must have connections' look of suspicion people jumped to rather than considering you actually worked hard and earned it.
"Really? What do you do exactly?" she asked, pulling at that thread of potential kinship she yearned for.
Joe grinned sheepishly, self-consciously running a hand through his hair making it look adorably tousled. "I'm-uh--I'm the Event Coordinator."
"What? That's amazing!" Journey said with wide-eyed awe as she playfully pushed his arm for seemingly being embarrassed about it. "Hold on," she said, lightbulb going on in her mind. "Did you put together the Indy event?" His self-conscious chuckle and slight blush was definitely an affirmative. "Get out! That's awesome! Judging by that alone, you totally earned that position!" Journey held up a hand for a high five, trying to instill some encouragement. Journey understood all too well what it looked like Joe was feeling. She couldn't help but to give him a supportive side hug after he responded to her high five.
Journey put Joe right at ease and he felt himself melt into that side hug but avoided the urge to put his own arm around Journey in return. Thankfully, she kept it short so that he was able to return to thinking straight again. "I worked my way up to it," he humbly assured. "Started at a young age as an intern at their original location in L.A., helped set up events, and when I moved here, they promoted me to the position at the new branch they were opening here."
"Well earned, I say," she reassured again. "I have a similar situation at GSS. Been interning there for years and just recently kinda fell into overseeing the internship program." She shrugged it off and normally wouldn't have volunteered that info, but knowing how he felt, she wanted to put him at ease. What a relief to find someone to share excitement or commiserate with on the unique positions they found themselves in.
"GSS?" Impressed, Joe looked at her with wide-eyed awe. "Well, shit, I do believe you've thoroughly one-upped me." He held up his hand with a big grin, offering her a well-earned high-five in return.
On a self-conscious giggle, Journey high fived him. So caught up, she suddenly realizing she'd forgotten about the world outside of herself and Joe. "I've been trying to convince Emmett to intern at GSS," she said, placing a hand on Emmett's arm as she pulled the others back into her world and into the conversation. "He's seriously so creative. Just the perfect mind for world building."
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Ariel
Lost RPG
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- Draco Malfoy
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- Odin Markell/Ashworth Jones
- Scorpius Malfoy
- Shane Hudson
_________________________
Marvel RPG:
- Nebula
_________________________
Ready Player One RPG:
- Emmett Rodgers
_________________________
X-Men RPG:
- Peter Maximoff/Quicksilver
- Vye Davidson/Ripple
_________________________
Lost RPG:
- Bennett "Rom" Friendly
- Harley-Rae Stone
- Jack Shephard
- Linda Pace
_________________________
Once Upon a Time RPG:
- Dracula/Vladimir Lee
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The Walking Dead RPG:
- Enid Snow
- Hazel Valentino
- Ingrid Snow
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Post by Ariel on Aug 17, 2024 16:08:45 GMT -8
"He's seriously so creative. Just the perfect mind for world building."
"Haha, aw shucks," Emmett said bashfully, blushing at the remarkable comment about his skillful expertise, "Though, I love my hobbies way to much to turn them into a job. We all need a good escape from reality at one moment or another, isn't that right Ray?" Emmett gently elbowed Ray in the ribs, gathering his friend's attention back to the light hearted conversation at hand and instead of whatever it was that was plaguing his mind like a dark cloud.
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Anduin
Marvel RPG
Cashy-money: $2,000
Every villain is a hero in his own mind. (Tom H.)
Posts: 2,178
Harry Potter RPG:
- Nathaniel King
- Scarlett Stark
- Sherlock Holmes
- Sirius Black
_________________________
Marvel RPG:
- Loki
- Rocket
- Thanos
- Thor
_________________________
Ready Player One RPG:
- Ray Johnson
_________________________
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Post by Anduin on Aug 25, 2024 0:20:20 GMT -8
Great! His attempt to do a little small-talk got out of control. Now Journey and Joe lost theirselves in their own little bubble... Okay, Ray had to admit in his mind that Joes career path was impressive. They both would have get along together very well in normal circumstances. But for him this wasn't normal. Seeing Journey getting along so well with others - especially when their sympathy for each other stand out a mile - made him feel stabbed through the heart. Maybe it would be the best starting to avoid her again... Though he had to admit that hanging out with her and Emmett was great fun.
"[...,] isn't that right Ray?" Suddenly he heard his name and felt Emmett's ellbow gently trying to get his attention back to the here and now. "Um,... as you say, pal." He hoped Emmett wouldn't blame him for not really listened to his words. And he also was thankful that his friend acted like this before the others noticed his behavior. (If Emmet would ask him later about what was going on in his mind he would tell him that he had argued with his father in the morning. It didn't feel right to blame his father for something he hadn't done but it was believable because it really happened now and then. Ray came to the conclusion that it would be the best to stay cool and try to get along with Joe and, of course, with Journey. "So, we're at the same school now - that means a lot of geek-talking in the future, right?"
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