five :: journal

[i_got_this]

Filtered away from York and anyone that might tip him off

So hey, you guys know York. I knew him as youngish-not-much-older-than-me York. I just found out he's freaking 40, as in ancient-old-man York. And no one threw him a party. For anyone not from my universe, this is the kind of situation that calls for an Over The Hill party. That means a lot of black, a lot of tombstones, [Right, South, like that won't totally be in bad taste] and old man gifts, like canes and hemorrhoid cream.

So, who's with me?

[South's chilling in the lobby while she's waiting for replies, lounging in a chair with her boots up on a coffee table, helmet just beside. Bother the ornery Freelancer?]

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Dictated forever

[wastheexample]

[He's been largely avoiding her since the...incident, but this is irritating enough to warrant a reaction]

That's not old, I'm forty one.

Ditto

[i_got_this]

[Just the briefest pause, because yes she's still purging her brain of ... things ... but then she gives him the same answer she gave Jorge.]

Yes you are, but you were already old when I met you.

[wastheexample]

...Thanks, South. That's a big hug with words.

dictated FOREVER

[not_like_the_rest]

I don't know York, but I'd love to help set up a party like that.

AND EVER amen

[i_got_this]

Yeah? You do this sort of thing in your freaky world too?

[sign of the cross]

[not_like_the_rest]

No, actually. That's why I want to help. Something new.

[psych0p0mps]

[did somebody say tombstones]

ooh thats an interesting tradition
celebrating an aged persons imminent demise
of course its not like anyone is going to die of old age around here but still its a nice gesture!

[why yes, she does sound sincere and enthusiastic about this.]

[i_got_this]

[At the very least there must be a tombstone cake.] I know, right? The 'closer to death' thing isn't as effective but it's still funny as shit.

So, you know York?

[psych0p0mps]

not really but ive heard his name around
isnt he the admin for castlenet

dictated

[rogueofheart]

Why is it called an "Over The Hill" party? Does he have to travel over a hill or something?

Dictated forever!

[i_got_this]

No, it's, uh ... metaphorical. Like, if age is a hill? You're born at the bottom of one side and you die at the bottom of the other side, and when you're at your peak you're on top of the hill. So, York is now speeding down the other side.

dictated

[midget]

Forty isn't that old.

dicated forever!

[i_got_this]

Of course it's old.

[dontpatr0nizeme]

[Washington can't help laughing. Then again, York has had enough laughing at his expense in the past.] South... Really?

[South]

Though I'd like to make a note that the tombstones might be less than advisable... Unless you want a lot of people kicking your ass.

[i_got_this]

Oh come on, all of you could use some fucking chill pills.

Wash

What, does this place have something against tombstones or something? [Yes, she's seen the graveyard, no she hasn't wandered through it or given it a second thought.]

Dictated

[ontheclockpro]

What?!

That guy's seriously way older than I am?

Re: Dictated

[i_got_this]

Yup. [Not that she knows this guy's age, but she's willing to bet it's 'not 40'.] So I take it you know the guy?

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[cricketycricket]

While I'll gladly celebrate York's continued existence any day of the week, I think the tombstones might be a bit ... unnecessary, don't you?

Ditto!

[i_got_this]

That's kind of the point. So who're you?

filter i guess

[polar]

You sound like a great friend.

filter all the way, bee-yotch

[i_got_this]

It's a thing from my world. You wouldn't understand.

Dictated

[knock_knock]

[....40 is NOT old. ]

You are aware you'd be almost that age yourself from our point of view, correct?
Perhaps you'll be needing a cane yourself one day, mate.
[He sounds slightly amused. Hehehehe tombstones for York]

Dictated forever!

[i_got_this]

Yeah, well I'm not now, am I? I'm still young and everyone else is old. Except for you, you're ancient. [Well, and Carolina. Carolina seems like what she remembers.]

South

[youfallback]

Not your most subtle plan.

No tombstones. [It's as much a yes as she has in her right now though.]

Carolina

[i_got_this]

I'm throwing a party, not breaking into a high-security Innie hub.

Yeah fine, no tombstones. Wash laid into me already.

[Paaaause.] And, uh. [cough] Thanks for the Spartan thing. Not that I couldn't deal with it myself.