backdated to december 31st;

[kalinda]

It's odd how we all tend to come together for an event, no matter what the case is.

[Those who know her, there is your signature commentary on the day's events, as given to you by your favorite private investigator.

But wait, there's more!]

Honestly, in spite of the individualistic nature that most of us are incline to cling to, there is rarely an event that is proposed by the masses that goes ignored. Those who tend to stay quiet are still there "to see what all the fuss is about" for one reason or the other, even though it's obvious that they would like to be part of the status quo in one way or the other.

[Okay, she's made a point. She should probably close that journal now that she has it out.
Wait.]

I'm inclined to admit the fact that I'm starting to oblige myself as well. It's "something to do", it's something to break yourself free of the monotony of perfection that the castle provides us. For people who tend to have their acquaintances from home leave over and over again, it's a way to familiarize oneself with good will and social circles, even if a person doesn't exactly feel "at home" with the people there to begin with.

[Wait? Feelings? Talking? About some degree of sentimentality? What...]

I suppose that's something that someone like myself can call familiar, though.

_{(ooc. OPEN OPEN OPEN... via journal. This is part of the plot I missed due to real life priorities during the holidays. Kalinda's usual tight-lipped nature is now changed to talking a lot! whaoaoaoaaaaa!!1 pre-existing cr, feel free to bank on this idegaf.)}

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[whichwayyoulean]

[Yeah he's pretty much terrified now]

...I don't know if I want to know or not. I honestly don't.

[kalinda]

[She's just telling you how it is. In excess.]

It's okay if you don't to know. I know that you're a little averse to ideas that are outside your comfort levels, and I respect that you've set boundaries. As a friend, I would care not to skirt those lines even if there is some leeway with such a title. Though I'd say you should take the fact that I consider you that to heart-- there are very few people in my life who have that true respect.

[whichwayyoulean]

[Oh dear god what is happening. Why is Kalinda sharing feelings with him? They don't do feelings. This is not how things are supposed to be]

I...

I'm honoured, really. I am. Even if this is super weird right now. You know I...uh. Have all that respect and friendship and whatever for you too, right?

[So we can stop talking about it now, right? RIGHT?]

[kalinda]

[HERE. HAVE ALL THE FEELINGS (in a relative way of speaking-- it's these two, after all). YOU HAVE OPENED A GATE BY OPENING THE JOURNAL. OH NO!]

That's good. I'm sure that unrequited feelings are something that would just ruin the sentiment. Not that I have much experience with that myself. Not on my part, in any case. [Because come on, how many episodes have had peeps all like, "kalinda luv me plz"? Uh-- ANYWAY.]

But I'd rather not dwell on that for the time being. I mean, there are a lot of broken hearts that I'm would sure would not appreciate my idly speaking of them in passing. Like I said, I know how to respect the feelings of others, even if they are not present or if I have no real obligation to them to begin with. [Oh wait, she kind of told you about it.]

[whichwayyoulean]

[Oh noooo Kalinda stop with the feelings. HOW DOE SHE TURN THE FEELINGS OFF?]

Consider yourself lucky. The unrequited thing is petty miserable. [And boy does he speak from experience]

Yeaaaaah. I'm getting a lot of you respecting other people's feelings right now. And your own and...well, pretty much a whole lot of feelings respect going on.

Did you maybe get really really drunk? Really, really, REALLY drunk?

[kalinda]

I honestly wouldn't know. It's never been an issue for me. Obviously, it's a combination of both enchanting good looks, confidence, and knowing how to handles oneself in a social situation. I find that reading people goes a long way, even if it's an acquired art.

But to answer your question, no. I've not drank since yesterday, and even then, it was my normal amount of but a couple of beers. Why do you ask? Is this an invitation to go out to drink yet again? I wouldn't mind doing that, if you'd like. I've come to enjoy your company. I can't really complain.

[whichwayyoulean]

...Thanks for sharing.

I...no that's not what I mea- Not that I wouldn't want to go drinking again, because hey that's always fun and I enjoy your company too. But you're not being yourself.

[kalinda]

You're welcome. Like I said, you are an acceptable ally so I will share things with you when I deem it suitable.

That's why I may be a bit more talkative than I usually am, I suppose. I am still he same person, just simply compelled to spill my guts as it were. Why do seem so hesitant? Do you not like this camaraderie we've established?

[whichwayyoulean]

Oh no no. NO. I like it just fine. This is just...um. New [And hopefully temporary] I need some time to adjust. [Or get you some professional help]