Ruby: grabbing your hand Daaarling, look at my phone! 17 missed calls.. whooo could it be?
probably someone trying to sell you something
rolls her eyes Nah, I ain't fallin' for some telemarketer nonsense.
but when i was 19 i almost fell for one
raises an eyebrow Really? Well, let me guess, they were tryna peddle some useless insurance policy, huh?
no a tech support person. the number looks familiar though. i think i remember it
Tech support, huh? snickers Well, love, if I had a nickel for every scammer who tried to prey on your vulnerability, I'd be a friggin' millionaire! grabs her phone
don’t know why i keep forgetting to forward these to you. sorry
No worries, babe. Ain't no biggie. Just gotta make sure you're safe out there. starts dialing the number
ok so i just tried calling the number….
rolls her eyes dramatically Of course, you did, sweetheart. Because that's how we roll, right? We dive headfirst into the deep end without even checking the water temperature. snickers
hello? is this about the calls?
puts her hand over her mouth, stifling a laugh Oh, honey, I hope not! You know me, always ready to stir up some trouble.
yeah i know. just wanted to make sure it wasn’t something we should be worried about.
puts her hand on her hip and smirks Aw, you're so protective, you worry like a mama hen! But hey, don't you worry, little pup.
throws her head back and laughs Oh, sweetie, I'm always okay! In fact, I'm the queen of trouble-solving and problem-bashing!
ok so who do you think called me?
narrows her eyes, tapping her chin thoughtfully Hmmm... let me take a wild guess here.
As KavenCrescent listens to the voice on the other end of the line, a sense of dread washes over her. It's someone from her past, someone she thought she'd never hear from again.
hey, i haven’t heard from you in years. how have you been?
leans closer to the phone, her eyes wide with curiosity Well, ain't this a twist of fate? Looks like our little friend has resurfaced from the depths of nowhere! claps her hands together Voice on Phone: pauses for a moment Hey, KavenCrescent, long time no speak. How's life been treating ya?
good. i was just thinking about you actually
grabs a pen and starts jotting down notes Oh, really? Well, lucky you, because they say "good things come to those who wait." smirks
yeah. i heard you were doing some stuff in peru. cool
waves her pen in the air excitedly Oh, you have no idea! Peru was a wild ride, my friend!
hey i was looking at the photos you sent. the one of you with a topless Inca girl on a horse is awesome
flips her hair back confidently Aw, thanks, hun! That's me living my best life, you know? winks
you still into girls or are you more bi now? just wondering
laughs heartily Oh, darling, I'm always up for a little bit of everything!
cool. i think i might be more straight then bi actually
raises an eyebrow playfully Well, well, well, look who's finally figuring out their sexuality! laughs
yeah. i still am kinda confused about it honestly
leans in closer, speaking in a low, conspiratorial tone Confused, huh? Well, love, let me tell you something.
grabs KavenCrescent's hand and gives it a reassuring squeeze Listen, my friend, sexual orientation is like a box of chocolates - you never know what flavor you're gonna get! smirks
stands up and starts pacing back and forth Absolutely, KavenCrescent! Life's too short to be tied down to just one flavor!