Day 172: Return home, new place, need a job...

[abigdarkroom]

[Voice recording]

As odd as this sounds, it’s nice to be home. This last month has been noting but a pain. And no camera to go with it? Meh… I seem to be in a new apartment room, which isn’t really surprising. It was nice rooming with you Miss Alice… at least when you were around, or when I was.

[a small sound of a humm as if she’s trying to

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[sniping_space]

House was all nice and good up till the point the old roomie demanded that I go bunk with him at his place. Guess he couldn't stand me being away. Never thought he'd get so attached.

The house set up is pretty nice though. Lots of room, but it wasn't like I ever really needed more.

If you want to explore, I wouldn't mind joining you. Exploring's all what I'm about after all. Sure there's some place two crazy kids like us could get some entertainment. ...Alright, alright. Crazy kid and older rough and tumble dude.

In any case, what d'ya say, Snappy? Night on the town?

[abigdarkroom]

Your old room mate made you come bunk with him? Separation issues much?

Hmm, sounds like you dislike being called a kid. And excuse you, I’m not a child you know. But sure. A night on the town doesn’t sound so bad. I was just going to wander about and see what was new. Seems the place had a bit of a revamp wile we were gone.

[sniping_space]

Well, kinda far from being a kid, wouldn't you say? Not that I'm going to go around shouting my age or anything. You may not be like a kid kid, but guaranteed you're younger so by older dude privilege- the ODP- I get to call you kid. Since you take offense, I could lay off of it. Just call me 'old man' and that'll set me straight if I forget.

Yeah, the 'ol island got a little organized. Funny what happens when you jump from world to world. Makes you wonder how long we've been at it.

[abigdarkroom]

[Someone sounds… highly amused now, even.. -gasp-chuckling a bit at this.]

Damn, and here I thought I’d trick you into giving you age away. [A snap of her fingers.] None the less, I didn’t take offence. Kid or Snappy are both fine, Old man. I was just yanking your chain. ODP though? Huh… I should make you a card so you can flash that and get benefits somewhere. “Why yes, I am a card carrying member of the ODP. Here’s my card.” [that was mocked as she said it… then she snorts, shaking her head] Oh man… I really do need to get out.

I’ve never jumped worlds before. It was nice being at Disney Land again though. I think last time I was there I was 6?

[sniping_space]

Now that you mention it, I really don't abuse my ODP as much as I should. Not a whole lot you can get away with other than boasting my experience, picking on the young'ins and maybe the occasional war story? War stories are a bore though. I'm not THAT old. If I ever start rambling on a "back in my day" bit, I give you permission to snap the patch on my face.

Ha! Really? You ride the tea cups, little lady?

[abigdarkroom]

Hmm, I don’t know. I kind of like war stories. Ah, but since you put it that way, I’ll gladly snap your patch to break you from a grandfather like moment.

Tea Cups are for kids. Now, across from it is the Matterhorn… or what ever that one was called. I like the growling yeti on it. Otherwise I stayed more near the haunted house.

[sniping_space]

See, Lyds, this is what I like about you. Always willing to help a guy out.

Always thought the Disney Land thing wasn't much of my taste, but I sure liked watching people and their reactions to the place. Nothing better than seeing reactions to haunted houses. Doesn't really surprise me that you like those the best.

[abigdarkroom]

Of course. And if it brings pain to you while I help, all the better. [Yes, she is joking]

Yeah well… I have a small thing for ghosts I suppose. I like the story of the house they have there. So… the ride is fun, and there is a lot to see so riding it again really isn’t too boring.

Though a week there was a bit too much.

[sniping_space]

You know ghosts don't really exist, right? They're fun to think about, I guess.

Completely agreed. There is such a thing as too much of something, even if you like it.

[abigdarkroom]

[Oh man, have a very, VERY long pause.]

Sure. Yeah. I know that. [Said a bit after that long pause of course, and not too convincing. After all, she either saw two of them and a book or the dead, or she… was having a insanity break]

Yes, but I was never a big fan of the Disney Land as a kid even. I was done after the first day. Strangely enough I was glad to be here.

[sniping_space]

.... [Hello, perceptive Xigbar]

....You've seen one?

Heh, maybe it was the Island's plan all along. Get us jumping around from place to place to long for the normalcy of the new home we've learned to know and love... in some shape or form.

[abigdarkroom]

[Flatly, a bit too fast...]

No. Not at all.

[…. Yeah, not. At. All.]

Ah, yeah, because I know I love this place… [not]

[sniping_space]

Better than home with the wicked step mom though, right? Or are you beginning to miss that too?

...You're so lying about the whole ghost thing.

[abigdarkroom]

…Okay, yes. It’s better here then back home with the wicked step mother.

…

And I am… lying maybe.

… Not that you would believe me if I said that I found two ghosts in my house I was at before coming here…

[sniping_space]

..Reeeaaally now. You don't say. Sounds like a story best heard through walking to town and exploring.

Want me to pick you up?

[abigdarkroom]

[Snorts, then sighs]

Sure. I can display my crazy for you while we explore. I'm ready when ever you are.