Mi querida, I'm sorry it doesn't make sense in relation to the others. In some ways I think it's easier that my arrival lines up with having disappeared.
I'm still processing it, I think. On the one hand, it's hard to have anyone else here... but it's good to have a familiar face. Someone from the same world, who knows the same rules.
[Vex is dealing with the contradiction of wishing he were safe at home, and also being glad to see him.]
He... happened to stumble on me with Sweeney, in a somewhat awkward position. Nothing compromising but bad enough to put a weird mood on the reunion.
I'd expect any packmate to do so, though the shovel talk does tend to be a male to male ritual. I've never received the shovel talk. I only ever got the dishonorable gtfo talk from a parent.
[Something inside Jordana's chest settled that Vex had indeed let Percy know about her.]
I'm happy to meet him if he'd like. I promise I won't bite. [Said with levity.]
Considering you're not kinfolk, I don't think I have to worry about that. I joke about it now, but seventeen year old me did not have a good end to my first relationship.
[It had, unfortunately, left an indelible mark upon her. Jordana didn't even realize how much that was an influence in how she handled her relationships.]
I will try, cariña. I'd like to get along with him.
Alright. I can also crash with Dana from time to time if I need to, so if you want a night without me, just let me know. You don't need to tell me who you're going to be with, so don't worry about that.
[But she won't stay in Vex's room without her girlfriend there. It felt wrong.]
You have my word; I'll let you know if I won't be in for the night.
[She huffs then.]
Sweeney is only recently out of the dog house anyway.
[Vex realizes she doesn't have to add that. Jordana has always respected her privacy when it comes to the details of her other relationships (really, only one worth mentioning at this point). She says it anyway. In part because while she'd say she's forgiven Sweeney for what he did, that doesn't entirely mean she's through processing the situation.]
[For all Jordana knew, Vex could end up bringing someone new back to her room or end up tangled up with them all night. A part of her didn't like it, but she trusted Vex. So she didn't ask for details.]
Probably. I still can't believe he did it.
Fair warning that next time I cross paths with him, I might end up biting him. He owes me some explanations. Not about you - not directly - but the Wyrm Spider and her expectations.
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[This was hard to figure out.]
Maybe this really is the Dream Zone.
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But neither of them mentioned anything like that. I'm sure they wouldn't have kept that part from me.
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Mi querida, I'm sorry it doesn't make sense in relation to the others. In some ways I think it's easier that my arrival lines up with having disappeared.
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Still, fucked up.
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How are you don't with - Percy you said? - Percy being here?
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[Vex is dealing with the contradiction of wishing he were safe at home, and also being glad to see him.]
He... happened to stumble on me with Sweeney, in a somewhat awkward position. Nothing compromising but bad enough to put a weird mood on the reunion.
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Weird mood. I take it you weren't dating anyone at home then?
[She wanted to ask if Vex told Percy about her, but the thought that Vex might not have stirred her anxiety enough to keep her silent.]
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You may have a point about that. I usually think about that in the context of my brother...
[Her first thought is that Percy is too sensible for that, but Percy is also an older brother, isn't he? Just not hers.
It's not hard to see him having that conversation for Cassandra.]
I doubt it will be a problem. Percy is usually fairly reasonable. But usually is the operative word there, isn't it?
He may want to meet you as well. I did mention my girlfriend while we were catching up.
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[Something inside Jordana's chest settled that Vex had indeed let Percy know about her.]
I'm happy to meet him if he'd like. I promise I won't bite. [Said with levity.]
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[Aspirational.]
I promise, he is smart enough not to try that. He knows I'd give him an earful.
[A shovel talk, she might look the other way about.]
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[It had, unfortunately, left an indelible mark upon her. Jordana didn't even realize how much that was an influence in how she handled her relationships.]
I will try, cariña. I'd like to get along with him.
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I imagine most of us will have cabin fever if this doesn't lighten up soon. If we're not already.
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[And since Jordana refused to take a cell room, she had limited places she felt comfortable sleeping in.]
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[If she cockblocked him, she wanted it to be in purpose. Which she might do given her growing anger at him.]
Or if you wanted to stay with Vax or Percy.
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[Isn't it always?]
But I think I can keep my room to myself for a while.
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[But she won't stay in Vex's room without her girlfriend there. It felt wrong.]
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[She huffs then.]
Sweeney is only recently out of the dog house anyway.
[Vex realizes she doesn't have to add that. Jordana has always respected her privacy when it comes to the details of her other relationships (really, only one worth mentioning at this point). She says it anyway. In part because while she'd say she's forgiven Sweeney for what he did, that doesn't entirely mean she's through processing the situation.]
It wouldn't hurt things to take it a little slow.
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Probably. I still can't believe he did it.
Fair warning that next time I cross paths with him, I might end up biting him. He owes me some explanations. Not about you - not directly - but the Wyrm Spider and her expectations.
I've had it, Vex. I'm just done with it all.
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[And she might not be the first, considering Khoriya's reaction to the whole Vax situation.]
If you need to let him know how you feel, then I won't protect him.
[That's between the two of them.]
Do you think you'll feel better after?
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[She sighed heavily.]
He's... pack. Sort of. I'm giving him the chance to explain himself. At least, it won't fester inside me by just... accepting that his choices are OK.
[Because they were not.]
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