[of course. she doesn't really know how Kara works, but she knows she has some powers from what muddled memories she has of their conversations and what Jen has said about her, so it's not... the biggest surprise in the world when Lina sees her knocking on the window. she grins and waves her inside, then heads over to the door to actually let her in.]
Hi, Kara! I, um. I feel like you're meeting me for the first time, almost. Come in and we'll see if I can actually make food happen.
[Kara zips on around, flashing a quick grin and slipping through the door with a laugh.]
You could've just opened the window. But hey. Thanks.
[Giving Lina a rather obvious, ignoring the smell of whatever she was cooking, Kara nods in approval.]
You know, maybe I am, maybe I'm not. I don't think it's as big a deal as all that. It's more like meeting after a night of heavy drinking. You look the same, still cute. but if you wanna think of it that way it's cool.
I wasn't going to make you fly inside like you're some kind of bird!
[still, she's beaming to see Kara here. especially with that description of what happened, because, well. it's funny she should phrase it like that.]
That does make sense. The last time I talked to May was after a night of heavy drinking and I barely know if that's the right name for her anymore. [she decides that it might be better not to bring up Yin for now, because Yin is a lot more complicated.] You're still cute, too, but I think we both knew that.
[speaking of.] So, um, what did you want to catch up on? Just in general?
[Shrugging, Kara smiles even more widely at the compliment, floating up a few feet and sitting down in the air. Just like it's nothing. She's gotten very used to these sorts of casual displays of her power, and hasn't realized how odd they might seem.]
But I just figured I would see what you remembered, if you even really remembered me at all. Lotta people think I'm someone else...but eh. More interested in other people.
[it's. not that odd? it could be odder. Lina fastball specialed Eren into—mm. best not to dwell on that thought.]
Well, it's... hazy, but a lot of things from the last two months are. [she tries not to look too defeated at that idea.] Of course I remember you, though. I remember saving you in a dream, and I remember flirting with you. [openly, and kind of a lot. maybe she shouldn't focus so much on that.]
I definitely remember feeling happy that I was getting the chance to know you better.
[It could be. Most people are just weirded out by the idea of sitting without a seat.]
I remember the dream, and I definitely remember the flirting. Even though I was in Jen's body. [Maybe she should focus on it.]
But I don't really know you, beyond 'Jen's cute roommate that cooks' so I figure it's best to remedy that if you are her roommate. Where do you think we should start?
Oh, um, okay! There's a few places we can start, then.
[she's never considered herself very good at flirting, but if she was good enough for it to be memorable then maybe she should take some pride in it? either way, there's more to tell Kara that she definitely wouldn't have gotten when she'd been in Jen's body.]
Let's see. I got adopted a few years ago and my parents are helping me through culinary school, but I think they've been hinting for me to move out lately anyway, so they seem pretty happy that I have someone to move in with. I, um. I used to run a recipe blog, but that was before the last two months happened, and I haven't had time to update it lately anyway since I got the app, so... I don't know if my sponsors are going to be happy about that.
[that's kind of a lot, and she chews at her lower lip for a second.] Anyway. Other than that I'm not that interesting.
[Kara, at least, likes food. And if someone is into it enough to go to cooking school then they must really be good and passionate about it. And she will always support people's passions.]
As for me...I grew up with Mom and Dad, I have a kid sister named Lina...she's actually fifteen, but still, Kid. Mom and dad went to jail a few years ago, and I've been taking care of her.
[And...]
I was maybe two steps from jail myself, honestly. I used to be in a bike gang, and I won't go into what I did beyond I didn't kill anybody, deal drugs, or anything on that level. Mostly just delivered stuff. And if that hasn't scared you off...
I cleaned my act up...and now I own a motorcycle shop?
[another person named Lina. well, it's not an uncommon name, but maybe she should start going by Carmelina instead... nah. her full name still doesn't sound right. it's also far from the most important thing there, because she's pretty sure Kara just admitted to, um. drug trafficking? that's what delivery usually means in contexts like these, right? it's not dealing, it's just. moving from place to place.]
[then again, she's not about to judge. she has no place to, and also, Kara is very cute. she's smiling at the end, especially at the way her inflection goes up.]
You sound like a really good person. Which I probably could've guessed already. [that past is... concerning, sure, but it's also in the past and it's not the kind of thing that Lina can control or change or worry about.] Everybody has to do things they might not want to do if they need to make ends meet. And it sounds like it paid off for you!
I wish I were brave enough to get on a motorcycle, but it seems so... dangerous, you know?
[oh no, holding hands is cute, too... she's still very weak to cute girls doing cute things. this is a problem. (is it, though?) it's a good thing she's holding her hand, though, because that's one heck of a proposition.]
Oh my gosh, um. I remember asking to borrow Bumblebee, but I was barely the same person when I did that. I don't know if riding a motorcycle is...
[then again, she could always say what the other Lina—no, from the past two months, not Kara's sister—would say: fuck it. she lets herself trail off, shakes her head, and comes back with a more determined look.]
I'm still worried about how safe it is, but it might be cool to learn how to ride one.
[there's a lot of things that Lina could say to that. and a lot of things that the Lina Kara initially met would say to that, but this Lina is going to keep her mouth shut for now and just try to smile. and try not to stare.]
Wow... your tone is incredible! I should try going to the gym more to get the muscle tone to back up my own strength... [she doesn't flex, literally because of what she just said, but she has the inclination to and that's the important part.]
Okay, you twisted my arm. Maybe I'll give it a try.
Oh! You taught Jen how to do it? Then I absolutely trust you.
[she's totally sincere, and she's smiling super wide, because anybody who taught Jen how to do something, much less something she knows how to do this well, is on the shortlist of people to trust as far as Lina's concerned. and if they were already on that list, well, social link rank up or something. though it does give Lina a thought...]
[Weirdly...Kara isn't sure how to answer that question. She doesn't know if Jen's told Lina the whole truth, and while she gave the OK as far as Lina Ellis is concerned...well, it's Jen's story to tell.]
Yeah, we are. She's great. Kinda became real good friends pretty quick, since she brought Bumblebee to my shop.
[Lina knows nothing. it's kind of funny how long this is willing to go on. she's certainly suspecting some things loudly, but it's also rude to speculate.]
That's kind of how it happened with us. We were roommates for a while and we hated each other, and then we just kind of started talking to each other? And we became really good friends really fast as soon as we had, like, one dinner together.
[of course, these are all just memories that she's plucked from her own foggy mind and pieced together. that's not how it actually happened. or maybe it is; it wasn't not her.]
I'm not surprised, really. She's so great. You have really good taste in friends.
[Kara doesn't know or really think much of it. That sounds like Jen, period. And that last bit makes her smile, big. She likes hearing good things about Jen, of course.]
I think I do. But that means you do too.
[Grinning, she leans back a bit, looking up at the ceiling.]
[Lina has no shortage of good things to say about Jen, but this isn't a conversation about her. this is a conversation about Lina and Kara and catching Kara up on the Lina that she missed. and she remembers a little bit about the other Lina's interests and she can't help but giggle.]
Not nearly as much. I haven't really had time to watch anime! I mean, I've seen a few episodes of the ones they dub, but mostly I keep it on in the background while I'm cooking if I need something to keep my attention. [when she hasn't found anything else.] I did think the ones about being magical princesses were cool when I was growing up, though.
Oh my gosh, I did the same thing! [well, sort of.] I remember sneaking past any of the adults to get down to the TV... and I think they had to know what I was doing. I wasn't exactly a master spy when I was a kid.
[she's not much of one now, either, from how poorly she's hiding how much she's enjoying this conversation. or maybe how much she's enjoying Kara's company.]
I thought a lot of their outfits were really cute, and it made me wish I were better at fashion so I could actually make them. Rose and Violet are probably a lot more fashionable than I am, though. But I'm doing okay for myself.
[she's not wearing her thick black scarf because there's no need to do that inside, but she still looks preppier than Kara would probably remember, since her idea of casual around-the-house clothing is still a flared knee-length skirt with black stockings and a camisole. (can't make food if you ain't cute.)]
[Lina giggles trying to remember the bad fashion choices that those shows foisted on everybody. oh, it was a tragedy all around. good thing she'd figured it out better than that, though she should count herself lucky there aren't a lot of pictures of her from when she was super into it.]
I don't think they wanted to be awake that early to try to wrangle a bunch of orphans. I think the only reason I got away with it was because they liked me—at least, once I wasn't so, um. Rambunctious.
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[She's there in less, maybe 2. And knocking on the window. Heh...]
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Hi, Kara! I, um. I feel like you're meeting me for the first time, almost. Come in and we'll see if I can actually make food happen.
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You could've just opened the window. But hey. Thanks.
[Giving Lina a rather obvious, ignoring the smell of whatever she was cooking, Kara nods in approval.]
You know, maybe I am, maybe I'm not. I don't think it's as big a deal as all that. It's more like meeting after a night of heavy drinking. You look the same, still cute. but if you wanna think of it that way it's cool.
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[still, she's beaming to see Kara here. especially with that description of what happened, because, well. it's funny she should phrase it like that.]
That does make sense. The last time I talked to May was after a night of heavy drinking and I barely know if that's the right name for her anymore. [she decides that it might be better not to bring up Yin for now, because Yin is a lot more complicated.] You're still cute, too, but I think we both knew that.
[speaking of.] So, um, what did you want to catch up on? Just in general?
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[Shrugging, Kara smiles even more widely at the compliment, floating up a few feet and sitting down in the air. Just like it's nothing. She's gotten very used to these sorts of casual displays of her power, and hasn't realized how odd they might seem.]
But I just figured I would see what you remembered, if you even really remembered me at all. Lotta people think I'm someone else...but eh. More interested in other people.
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Well, it's... hazy, but a lot of things from the last two months are. [she tries not to look too defeated at that idea.] Of course I remember you, though. I remember saving you in a dream, and I remember flirting with you. [openly, and kind of a lot. maybe she shouldn't focus so much on that.]
I definitely remember feeling happy that I was getting the chance to know you better.
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I remember the dream, and I definitely remember the flirting. Even though I was in Jen's body. [Maybe she should focus on it.]
But I don't really know you, beyond 'Jen's cute roommate that cooks' so I figure it's best to remedy that if you are her roommate. Where do you think we should start?
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[she's never considered herself very good at flirting, but if she was good enough for it to be memorable then maybe she should take some pride in it? either way, there's more to tell Kara that she definitely wouldn't have gotten when she'd been in Jen's body.]
Let's see. I got adopted a few years ago and my parents are helping me through culinary school, but I think they've been hinting for me to move out lately anyway, so they seem pretty happy that I have someone to move in with. I, um. I used to run a recipe blog, but that was before the last two months happened, and I haven't had time to update it lately anyway since I got the app, so... I don't know if my sponsors are going to be happy about that.
[that's kind of a lot, and she chews at her lower lip for a second.] Anyway. Other than that I'm not that interesting.
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[Kara, at least, likes food. And if someone is into it enough to go to cooking school then they must really be good and passionate about it. And she will always support people's passions.]
As for me...I grew up with Mom and Dad, I have a kid sister named Lina...she's actually fifteen, but still, Kid. Mom and dad went to jail a few years ago, and I've been taking care of her.
[And...]
I was maybe two steps from jail myself, honestly. I used to be in a bike gang, and I won't go into what I did beyond I didn't kill anybody, deal drugs, or anything on that level. Mostly just delivered stuff. And if that hasn't scared you off...
I cleaned my act up...and now I own a motorcycle shop?
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[then again, she's not about to judge. she has no place to, and also, Kara is very cute. she's smiling at the end, especially at the way her inflection goes up.]
You sound like a really good person. Which I probably could've guessed already. [that past is... concerning, sure, but it's also in the past and it's not the kind of thing that Lina can control or change or worry about.] Everybody has to do things they might not want to do if they need to make ends meet. And it sounds like it paid off for you!
I wish I were brave enough to get on a motorcycle, but it seems so... dangerous, you know?
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That doesn't mean she doesn't regret it. She enabled crime, and...probably should not have.]
I have tried to make up for it. [With lots of little things. But hey, at least there's no anger.
Kara reaches out, taking Lina's hand and smiling fondly. Oh that smile was cute, indeed.]
I could teach you how to ride.
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Oh my gosh, um. I remember asking to borrow Bumblebee, but I was barely the same person when I did that. I don't know if riding a motorcycle is...
[then again, she could always say what the other Lina—no, from the past two months, not Kara's sister—would say: fuck it. she lets herself trail off, shakes her head, and comes back with a more determined look.]
I'm still worried about how safe it is, but it might be cool to learn how to ride one.
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It's not gonna be dangerous at all. If there's a slight wobble, I can catch you.
[Free arm flexing, showing of not inconsiderable muscle...and a rock hard tone...Kara grins.]
I ride because it's fun, but I'm faster than a bike when I need to be.
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Wow... your tone is incredible! I should try going to the gym more to get the muscle tone to back up my own strength... [she doesn't flex, literally because of what she just said, but she has the inclination to and that's the important part.]
Okay, you twisted my arm. Maybe I'll give it a try.
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[She grins brightly.]
I'd like that. Teaching Jen to ride was fun as hell, and I bet you'd like it too. It's not hard, really.
[And it's a part of her passion.]
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[she's totally sincere, and she's smiling super wide, because anybody who taught Jen how to do something, much less something she knows how to do this well, is on the shortlist of people to trust as far as Lina's concerned. and if they were already on that list, well, social link rank up or something. though it does give Lina a thought...]
You and Jen are pretty good friends, huh?
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Yeah, we are. She's great. Kinda became real good friends pretty quick, since she brought Bumblebee to my shop.
[And that had been such a happy accident.]
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That's kind of how it happened with us. We were roommates for a while and we hated each other, and then we just kind of started talking to each other? And we became really good friends really fast as soon as we had, like, one dinner together.
[of course, these are all just memories that she's plucked from her own foggy mind and pieced together. that's not how it actually happened. or maybe it is; it wasn't not her.]
I'm not surprised, really. She's so great. You have really good taste in friends.
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I think I do. But that means you do too.
[Grinning, she leans back a bit, looking up at the ceiling.]
So is this Lina as into nerd stuff as the other?
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Not nearly as much. I haven't really had time to watch anime! I mean, I've seen a few episodes of the ones they dub, but mostly I keep it on in the background while I'm cooking if I need something to keep my attention. [when she hasn't found anything else.] I did think the ones about being magical princesses were cool when I was growing up, though.
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[Kara (naturally) laughs because that's like one of the few she'd heard of. She was no nerd, not really.]
I remember that stuff. I used to get up at like 6:30 to catch it on Saturday mornings. It was wild!
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[she's not much of one now, either, from how poorly she's hiding how much she's enjoying this conversation. or maybe how much she's enjoying Kara's company.]
I thought a lot of their outfits were really cute, and it made me wish I were better at fashion so I could actually make them. Rose and Violet are probably a lot more fashionable than I am, though. But I'm doing okay for myself.
[she's not wearing her thick black scarf because there's no need to do that inside, but she still looks preppier than Kara would probably remember, since her idea of casual around-the-house clothing is still a flared knee-length skirt with black stockings and a camisole. (can't make food if you ain't cute.)]
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[Hers did, or had. And she appreciated when she didn't have to roust her sister for school.]
And hey, don't knock it. You look good in that outfit. And there were some real questionable choices. Like those mustard colored suits, man...
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I don't think they wanted to be awake that early to try to wrangle a bunch of orphans. I think the only reason I got away with it was because they liked me—at least, once I wasn't so, um. Rambunctious.
[it's fine, she doesn't look embarrassed at all.]
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[Kara smirks, looking Lina up and down...]
Were you a troublemaker as a little one, then? You do have that mischievous gleam in your eye.
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