Kirah

Wolf Manor

Just got back from a Buddhist retreat. I'm tired.

Salem Witches' Institute

Mary Winthrop

Mary smiled when Vincent, from Good, came over to her table. She had been about to tell him her classes, but he then said he was too hungry to chat. She gave a nod. "I'll see you around then." Maybe it would be more fun to discover their shared classes when the were in class. Though from the few interactions Mary had had with Vincent through Tanya she doubted he was taking Arithmancy. It was likely that he was in Care of Magical Creatures though. "Enjoy dinner." She said as he ran off to the Good table. Mary wondered briefly if she should ask Vincent if would care to make a study group with her if he was in Care of Magical Creatures. If Brian was taking it, then the three of them could study together.

It wasn't long after that that Brian and Steve joined their table. Mary gave a wave to Steve, and then asked Brain, after nodding to his question, "Are you taking Care of Magical Beasts? I am." If Brian wasn't taking Care of Magical Beasts, Mary would be very surprised. The conversations they had had previously almost exclusively were about animals. Mary had learned a lot about quokkas especially.

The Mundane [Small-Town Teenage Superheroes]

As an FYI I will be out of internet range on Monday and Tuesday. I'll be back Tuesday evening.

Salem Witches' Institute

As an FYI I will be out of internet range on Monday and Tuesday. I'll be back Tuesday evening.

Northwood Academy

@Siaya Dragalorn me too!

The Mundane [Small-Town Teenage Superheroes]

Time: 7pmish
Location: The Land of Texting and Calling
Interacting With: Each other

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This pain was unlike anything he felt before. Even having Alice by his side for the past hour still didn’t do much. Sure, her comforting words and consoling embraces were well-meant, but Grant couldn’t stop thinking about the contents of that letter. He couldn’t get the picture of his dearest Olivia slowly zooming out of his sight, and onto a life two states away from him. The thought of not having her with him anymore, the thought of not being able to see her around town, not being able to call her and ask her if she wanted to get some coffee - none of that was possible now because her parents drove her away from him.

The past hour was his worst. When Alice had to leave(well not had to, but Grant felt like he was making her stay just because he was in such bad anguish). He told her she could go home. He had his family, so he would be alright. Of course she wanted to make sure, and Grant assured her he would be fine. He told her he would see her tomorrow, which was a promise. DanI would see her out.

His mother, Ava, and two brothers were sitting in his room, unsure how they could help. There Grant was in such pain, and all they could do was tell him it would be okay, and that, some day, the pain he was feeling would go away. Or at the very least, it wouldn’t be this bad. Grant heard them sure, but it didn’t register - not yet, anyways. He was so consumed by the angst he felt in his heart. That and Grant couldn’t help but feel suffocated. He needed to be alone.

“I think I need some time alone..” Grant said, trying to act as if his mouth wasn’t about to unleash another anguish-filled shriek.

“Are you sure you don’t want us to stay?” Amy asked, concerned for her son.

“I’ll be okay. I think I’ll just lay down.” Grant told her, having not even moved from the spot on his couch since he read the letter.

“Okay, if you’re sure,” Amy hugged Grant. “I love you son.” She hugged him tightly, and left.

“Hang in there bro. It’ll get better.” Thomas hugged him.

“Try to sleep. I know you’ll feel a little better if you do,” Adam smiled at his little brother as he left.

Ava looked at Grant. She couldn’t offer any words that the others haven’t already said. She simply gave him a hug, uttering “I love you bro.” into his ear as she left. The door closed behind her.

Sitting there, Grant was staring at his phone. He was looking at all of the pictures he and Olivia had taken over the years. Ever since they were about thirteen up until their first official date at the party. Every single picture, every frame, every megabyte that they took on his phone made Grant feel as if it was all for nothing. He felt that him telling her how he felt was all for nothing. He felt as if that he shouldn’t have felt so strongly for her. Why did I have to love her? That’s what Grant had been asking her. If only I could have controlled my feelings to stay at the friend level. If only he could, right?

As time passed, Grant soon found himself on Tessa’s contact info. Before he knew it , Grant was typing.

Tess, are you able to talk right now? You're not grounded from talking with me, are you? I really need to talk. Please get back to me as soon as you can.

From Grant

Yeah I don't think mom'll kill me if I talk to my own cousin.

From Tessa

Are you sure? I don't want to get you into even more trouble.

From Grant

Yeah, you know how she is about family.

From Tessa

Right, I guess I wasn't thinking clearly. Sorry. Can I call you?

From Grant

Yeah, is everything okay?

From Tessa

It'll be best if I just call you.

From Grant

Okay, call me as soon as you can then. I'm free.

From Tessa

Receiving that last text message, Grant exiting his messages app by pressing the back key, and hit the green phone next to the envelope on Tessa's contact info. The call was ringing, and Grant held the phone to his ear, trying to hold back any tears that he felt start to come again.

Tessa picked up the call before the first ring was even done. "Grant?" She asked, even though her phone told her it was him.

"Tess, it's about Olivia—" Grant said, stoping himself mid-sentence. He knew his voice would crack if he said anymore than he did.

"W-w-what happened?" Tessa's voice was soft, as if she were afraid to ask, afraid to know.

"She left Verona, and..moved to Vegas," Grant was crying agian, but he held it in. It would only become noticable when he would take a deep breath.

A strangled noise came from Tessa. "Seriously? When, well I guess I know today, but why? Did her parent's figure it out or are they just done with Verona?" She paused and took a deep breath. "Do you need me to come over? I'll find a way to do it. Are you okay?"

"S-she sent me a letter. Her parents apparently were afriad for her, so t-t-they packed up, and moved with her Uncle's family." Even saying it to Tess was hard for Grant. "You don't have to. I mean, I don't want you to get into trouble. Besides, Grandma and Grandpa are here as is mother and Thomas and Dani and the twins, but.." Grant had paused. He felt himself, again, about to let out a shriek, but he was able to stop it. "I just needed to hear your voice." Grant said.

"You know I'm here for you." Tessa said. She was quiet, most likely thinking. "Yeah mom probably wouldn't want me to actually leave the house. Especailly-" She cut herself off from saying something. "I can stay on the phone with you though, until dinner. Mom had to go to her office, but she said she'd be back for dinner, probably in an hour."

"I'd like that a lot." Grant said, a tone of slight happiness peeking from behind the wall of anguish he felt.

Salem Witches' Institute

@Blue Demon I knew that but forgot because muggle is so ingraned in me.

Salem Witches' Institute

I also left because it slows my computer way too much to be on chatzy while trying to do other things. Like the long arduous task of filling out a relationship sheet

The Mundane [Small-Town Teenage Superheroes]

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Northwood Academy

@Siaya Dragalorn haha no I didn't but the shift went well so that was nice. I actually think I just got a raise so I don't think they give me another.