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[ the text that comes through is less text message and more a link that she'd meant to send to her own inbox for future reference. this one might not even be the ambient tech troubles — it may be alina's own, if she's being entirely honest, as she's still getting used to the new technology.
the link in question is '5 things to keep in mind when blowing his mind,' and details oral sex techniques. ]
the link in question is '5 things to keep in mind when blowing his mind,' and details oral sex techniques. ]
[ Ah, to be a teenager reading Cosmo. Jess doesn't miss it. It's not what she expects, given the username, and it's a relief. Must be an accident. (Whereas messaging her on purpose would be a mistake.) ]
These aren't bad
Fuck the one about eye contact though
These aren't bad
Fuck the one about eye contact though
[ IMAGE ATTACHMENT. The woman in the picture is a submissive, but the background is in Up Public Housing, given the little bit of lighting. She obviously didn't take it and definitely didn't send it. ]
[ when jessica opens the message, she'll see a video of kisa standing in front of the mirror, dancing to music that's not playing. there's a window in her room, and even though the blinds are drawn, some sunlight peeks through, occasionally singeing her skin as her movements lead her into it. her skin heals over quicker than the damage can last, but her eyes squeeze shut whenever it makes contact. but she doesn't move from it once she realizes what's happening. if anything, she keeps moving into it.
the last thing jessica will see before the video cuts off is kisa glaring into the mirror, eyes full of anger and pain. ]
the last thing jessica will see before the video cuts off is kisa glaring into the mirror, eyes full of anger and pain. ]
[ by now, she's figured out the score. Jess hasn't received a single message that was meant for her and this is no exception. she watches a little longer than she would if the subject were a complete stranger. she's still curious about the snake-like form Kisa took on in the alley. on first pass and on such a small screen, the sun puckering her skin looks almost it's like summoning scales.
once she realizes what it's actually doing, Jess immediately shuts the video off. ]
Kisa?
This is Jess
once she realizes what it's actually doing, Jess immediately shuts the video off. ]
Kisa?
This is Jess
[Dinah's apartment is a bit of a state. Devoid of many personal touches, the Up provided housing is pretty much the same as when Dinah moved in maybe nine months ago. What has changed is scuff marks on the walls and furniture from Roman and Zsasz, a myriad of half drunk spirit bottles littering the kitchen surfaces and an overflowing ash tray on the living room table. Dinah had been trying to kick the habit for ages, but with everything that's happened, she's fallen off the waggon again.
When Jess gets there, she'll be greeted by the smell of greasy pizza, the good kind with loads of cheese on it, and a smiling Dinah.]
I know it's a tip. Just ignore it and focus on the pizza and the booze.
[She leads the way into the living room where there's beer and food - chips and pizza - laid out]
Make yourself at home.
[She herself walks stiffly: under the baggy clothes, such a departure from her usual style, she's bruised and aching. She sits gingerly on the sofa, folding her legs beneath her so her actual butt cheeks don't take her weight on the sofa. She opens a pack of cigarettes and pushes one behind her ear.]
Get stuck in. This is the best pizza going!
When Jess gets there, she'll be greeted by the smell of greasy pizza, the good kind with loads of cheese on it, and a smiling Dinah.]
I know it's a tip. Just ignore it and focus on the pizza and the booze.
[She leads the way into the living room where there's beer and food - chips and pizza - laid out]
Make yourself at home.
[She herself walks stiffly: under the baggy clothes, such a departure from her usual style, she's bruised and aching. She sits gingerly on the sofa, folding her legs beneath her so her actual butt cheeks don't take her weight on the sofa. She opens a pack of cigarettes and pushes one behind her ear.]
Get stuck in. This is the best pizza going!
| ❝ | DUPLICITY CITATION No. 823792 Violation: Encouraging and supporting dissent, in direct defiance of government laws Fine: $50 + Realignment Payments must be received within 30 calendar days, or debts will be handed over to the Remittance Facility. | ❞ |
you still around?
where's your latest hiding spot?
not that i think you'll tell me
but just tell me you're still here.
hard to know sometimes.
where's your latest hiding spot?
not that i think you'll tell me
but just tell me you're still here.
hard to know sometimes.
not sure if you're ignoring me
or you threw your phone into the sea
i can see either one
you think that's gonna deter me
you know how much time i have?
where are you?
or you threw your phone into the sea
i can see either one
you think that's gonna deter me
you know how much time i have?
where are you?
Every once in a while it'd be nice to know you're alive without having to be one to reach out.
( Peggy's not above quilting Jess in the slightest. )
( Peggy's not above quilting Jess in the slightest. )
[ A-Train's gift to Jessica -- from the collection of items he'd originally lifted during his Tumenalia-influenced robbery spree and is now regifting to deserving homes -- is a pair of combat boots and a bottle of middle shelf scotch whiskey.
The card reads: ]
J,
Don't say I never give you nothin
- A-Train
The card reads: ]
J,
Don't say I never give you nothin
- A-Train
you seen AT around? Is he at yours? I’ve not seen him since before the zoo
| ❝ | DUPLICITY CITATION No. 18732 Violation: Assaulting a Dominant Fine: 5 days in the People Zoo + 1 day of Realignment Payments must be received within 30 calendar days, or debts will be handed over to the Remittance Facility. | ❞ |
[ A few days after Marcos' post, Jess receives a very simple package, newspaper wrapped in twine. There's a note secured beneath the knots.
Happy unbirthday, Jessica. Enjoy the flowers.
- The Doctor
The gift, naturally, is wrapped in sparkly pink tissue paper, which contrasts a bit with the freshly made brass knuckle. ]
Happy unbirthday, Jessica. Enjoy the flowers.
- The Doctor
The gift, naturally, is wrapped in sparkly pink tissue paper, which contrasts a bit with the freshly made brass knuckle. ]
ever been to the people zoo?
well, so have i now
i'll be here for a week
don't miss me too much
well, so have i now
i'll be here for a week
don't miss me too much
hey
i'm not messaging you this time to tell you i'm in the people zoo or anything
but i did want to tell you
lorna's back.
you asked me to tell you once upon a time awhile ago
so i wanted to do that.
i'm not messaging you this time to tell you i'm in the people zoo or anything
but i did want to tell you
lorna's back.
you asked me to tell you once upon a time awhile ago
so i wanted to do that.
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