2019-12-10 - Jello brings people together

(TXT to Sparrow) Yule : Hey. Had work to attend midway through, unfortunately. Had hoped I could meet you after the end of it. Who won?

(TXT to Yule) Sparrow : Definitely missed seeing you after, but I had some good trouble to get into.

(TXT to Sparrow) Yule : Yeah? That's good at least, though can't say I'm surprised you'd be able to find yourself trouble.

(TXT to Yule) Sparrow : Nicole won. Joey's officially the sexiest Kelly.

(TXT to Yule) Sparrow : Your friend from the cemetery? He was looking a little not so great after the match.

(TXT to Yule) Sparrow : People were crowding around him to help, so I didn't check in, but you might wanna see if he's alright.

(TXT to Sparrow) Yule : Going to be a rematch next year? And Thewlis? He... is not a people person. Was really surprised to see him at a place so full of them. And... oh. Jesus. That doesn't sound good. Yeah. I'll swing by his trailer and check in on him.

(TXT to Yule) Sparrow : We'll have to find some new arbitrary grudge to settle!

(TXT to Yule) Sparrow : And thanks. I'll feel better knowing he's alright.

(TXT to Yule) Sparrow : Place cleared out not long after the match.

(TXT to Yule) Sparrow : Mostly.

(TXT to Yule) Sparrow : Today? Clean-up and... so much letter-writing, venmo-ing and prize-delivering. So so so much.

(TXT to Sparrow) Yule : Yeah. He's a good sort. Not sure why he is the way he is around people, but I try and look out for him. And he /cares/ about what he does, yeah? He takes his work as caretaker seriously, in all the right ways.

(TXT to Sparrow) Yule : Surprised you both didn't get mobbed afterwards. But then, folks probably didn't want to wait around and see if jello monsters would appear. And if you need a hand with anything, just let me know.

(TXT to Yule) Sparrow : I was promptly collected by Jaime Lee so we could do a couple conciliatory shots. Nicole wisely went off to shower 😉

(TXT to Yule) Sparrow : Might've made more of a mess after the place cleared out. Can't help myself. Whipped cream was meant to be weaponized!

(TXT to Sparrow) Yule : Whipped cream is meant to be on pies, not wasted. Though, depending on the situation of how it is used. I digress. Glad you had a good time. And did I mention I really sorta kinda love you for the cause you guys picked out?

(TXT to Yule) Sparrow : Definitely not wasted. 😉

(TXT to Sparrow) Yule : Fair enough.

(TXT to Yule) Sparrow : Wish I could take credit there, but that'd be Joey. His pick. Felt right. <3

(TXT to Sparrow) Yule : It was. Right, that is. I'll tell Nicole to pass on my appreciation for the choice.

(TXT to Yule) Sparrow : You can tell Joey yourself, weirdo. He's easy to find. At the gym most days.

(TXT to Yule) Sparrow : Unless you're just looking for an excuse to spend time with our mutual adversary.

(TXT to Sparrow) Yule : You know what they say. Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer, right? I'm just looking for reasons to help out the good cause.

(TXT to Yule) Sparrow : If you wanna swing by later and make sure I don't still have any jello in uncomfortable places...

(TXT to Sparrow) Yule : Yeah? Might be late tonight. You going to be awake enough after jellocalypse and all that writing of notes you are doing for the prizes?

(TXT to Yule) Sparrow : Dunno. Gonna have to wait and see.

(TXT to Yule) Sparrow : Curious.

(TXT to Yule) Sparrow : I know what I was due if I won.

(TXT to Yule) Sparrow : What do I get for not winning?

(TXT to Sparrow) Yule : About?

(TXT to Sparrow) Yule : Following normal logic, if winning gets you a reward, losing must get you a punishment.

(TXT to Sparrow) Yule : I recall seeing something at your place that would work appropriately for me to utilize.

(TXT to Yule) Sparrow : Mm. And does that sound like fun to you?

(TXT to Sparrow) Yule : Wouldn't have mentioned it if it didn't. Think you also need a couple more shades to match what you were wearing at karaoke night.

(TXT to Yule) Sparrow : Alright.

(TXT to Sparrow) Yule : I'll send you a text when I wrap up with work.

(TXT to Sparrow) Yule : Hey, who ended up winning the prize you donated?

(TXT to Yule) Sparrow : And I might send you one sooner if I figure out how I feel about all this 😉

(TXT to Yule) Sparrow : Not telling. Anonymous bidding and all that.

(TXT to Yule) Sparrow : (Winners are already posted on the auction website, gorgeous.)

(TXT to Yule) Sparrow : (It was your sister. Does she know about us?)

(TXT to Sparrow) Yule : Pretty sure you'll just have to try it first to help sort out your emotions on it. And are they? Haven't had a chance to check, yet. One of those nig-

(TXT to Yule) Sparrow : Noelle.

(TXT to Sparrow) Yule : Which o- no. I haven't told her yet. I'll do so before she claims her prize, unless you don't want me to mention it for some reason.

(TXT to Sparrow) Yule : I also am truly, truly scared. I'm trying to figure out just what she's going to ask you to do. If you aren't careful? It'll involve hauling a snare drum and symbol outside of some boys house she hates so you can give her drum lines while she shouts horrible jokes about how awful he is.

(TXT to Yule) Sparrow : You do as you see fit. I'm good either way. Either she's in it for my awesomeness or she's seen me coming by repeatedly.

(TXT to Yule) Sparrow : You make that sound like a bad thing.

(TXT to Sparrow) Yule : It can be both. Your awesomeness AND that you've been coming by repeatedly. I'm going to let her know before hand.

(TXT to Yule) Sparrow : Good luck with that ;D

(TXT to Sparrow) Yule : It'll be fine. You are the one that gets her after I tell her. 😉

(TXT to Yule) Sparrow : As if I crumble under questioning 😛

(TXT to Sparrow) Yule : Not the questioning that would have me trembling. All I'm saying is if I get a call from her asking to bail her out, and I find you both in there? I might not get either of you out.

(TXT to Yule) Sparrow : Don't worry. You wouldn't be my one call 😉

(TXT to Sparrow) Yule : I'm vaguely disappointed by that.

(TXT to Yule) Sparrow : You've just threatened to leave me in there, Nine.

(TXT to Yule) Sparrow : I've got a more reliable support system than that.

(TXT to Sparrow) Yule : Yeah? All right.

(TXT to Yule) Sparrow : You promise to break me outta any cage I wanna escape, and you can get that top spot on my list.

(TXT to Sparrow) Yule : Reliability isn't based on what the person says they will do for you, it's based on what you believe they'll do for you. Least in my book.

(TXT to Yule) Sparrow : I believe you'll keep your promises.

(TXT to Sparrow) Yule : Do you need a promise to believe I'd be there for you if you needed it?

(TXT to Yule) Sparrow : I believe you might not believe we need to be bailed out 😆

(TXT to Yule) Sparrow : I believe you might believe a night to think about what we've done would do us some good.

(TXT to Yule) Sparrow : I believe my needs would be better served elsewhere when it comes to getting out ;P

(TXT to Sparrow) Yule : Sounds like you've worked out your answer then.

(TXT to Yule) Sparrow : Something tells me you don't like that answer.

(TXT to Yule) Sparrow : That we've gone from playful to maybe not so much pretty quickly.

(TXT to Yule) Sparrow : What's up?

(TXT to Sparrow) Yule : It's all good. Reading more into it than I should.

(TXT to Yule) Sparrow : 🙁

(TXT to Yule) Sparrow : May I ask what you're reading into it?

(TXT to Sparrow) Yule : Things I know you didn't mean. Not a reliable support network, yeah? I wouldn't leave people dangling out there if I had any inkling of suspicion it'd put them in jeopardy.

(TXT to Yule) Sparrow : I'm sorry, Yule. I didn't mean to imply any of that.

(TXT to Yule) Sparrow : I know you're reliable. I know you wouldn't leave me or your sister in danger.

(TXT to Yule) Sparrow : I also don't think a night in jail counts as danger.

(TXT to Sparrow) Yule : You shouldn't apologize for what you didn't mean. Know it wasn't what you meant.

(TXT to Yule) Sparrow : Yeah, but I like you happy, so.

(TXT to Yule) Sparrow : Gotta say, though.

(TXT to Yule) Sparrow : My brother DOES have a more reliable track record.

(TXT to Sparrow) Yule : And, for the record? A good /support/ network makes you face the hard facts too... like letting you sit in jail for a night to consider what you've done. Now, a good get you out of any trouble you cause no matter what network... that's a different story.

(TXT to Yule) Sparrow : He's got more than twenty years on you when it comes to having my back 😉

(TXT to Yule) Sparrow : PSH. Details.

(TXT to Sparrow) Yule : I like my details. A lot.

(TXT to Yule) Sparrow : I know. <3

(TXT to Yule) Sparrow : Are we good?

(TXT to Sparrow) Yule : Always good, even when we touch on bad thoughts. We talk. All good. And...

(TXT to Sparrow) Yule : Love you. I'll text when I'm off, unless I hear from you first on your mixed feelings about things. 😉

(TXT to Sparrow) Yule : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHutZXREZ0E

(TXT to Yule) Sparrow : You're ridiculous. And wonderful.

(TXT to Yule) Sparrow : Love you, too. :kissing_heart: