Ruby: grabbing your hand Daaarling, look at my phone! 17 missed calls.. whooo could it be?
KavenCrescent
probably someone trying to sell you something
rolls her eyes Nah, I ain't fallin' for some telemarketer nonsense.
KavenCrescent
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?
KavenCrescent
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
KavenCrescent
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
KavenCrescent
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
KavenCrescent
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.
KavenCrescent
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.
KavenCrescent
are you ok?
throws her head back and laughs Oh, sweetie, I'm always okay! In fact, I'm the queen of trouble-solving and problem-bashing!
KavenCrescent
ok so who do you think called me?
narrows her eyes, tapping her chin thoughtfully Hmmm... let me take a wild guess here.
KavenCrescent
ok
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.
KavenCrescent
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?
KavenCrescent
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
KavenCrescent
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!
KavenCrescent
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
KavenCrescent
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!
KavenCrescent
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
KavenCrescent
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.
KavenCrescent
ok
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
KavenCrescent
i guess you’re right
stands up and starts pacing back and forth Absolutely, KavenCrescent! Life's too short to be tied down to just one flavor!