will-never-be-a-swan:

wrapped-in-shadows:

not rude… not rude at all… i guess… i guess i was just. tired of reading over things and wanted to just talk a little… that’s all. *he smiles faintly, drumming his fingers on his leg* b-but i’m glad i did.

Yeah, and now we can really hang out and get to know each other better. *Katelynn was one who easily thought of people she talked to as her friends and those who liked hanging out with her became significant in her heart – because of it, she tended to jump into things a bit too fast before pulling away if they become uncomfortable*

I really feel like we could even become best friends.

*and poor jack, his only friends are his fish and dog. parents don’t count. they HAVE to like you. the prospect of making a friend, keeping it, even having a best one? it’s giving his stomach butterflies of excitement and his heart is beating faster, making his face turn purple slightly*

i… i hope so too. b-but i should go now. i have work to do… y-you have my card now so, so drop me a line any time okay?

a-and don’t worry about your crush. you’ll find someone who’ll deserve you.

will-never-be-a-swan:

wrapped-in-shadows:

*jack smiles faintly, before nodding his head slowly*

i know my conversation skills aren’t that good… hence why i do business online instead of in person… plus people won’t judge on my appearance… b-but i find talking to you pretty easy. i’m really glad i got brave enough to say hello to you.

I’m glad to. I was surprised actually. I’ve had anon’s tell me things and I’d ask them a question back but they’d never respond. So imagine my surprise when you kept messaging me back. *smiles* I hope it doesn’t sound rude but I’m wondering what spurned you on to keep messaging me back?

not rude… not rude at all… i guess… i guess i was just. tired of reading over things and wanted to just talk a little… that’s all. *he smiles faintly, drumming his fingers on his leg* b-but i’m glad i did.

will-never-be-a-swan:

wrapped-in-shadows:

*he sees her emotions change but doesn’t feel brave enough to ask what’s wrong. it isn’t his business, but he can be here. that’s good, isn’t it?*

oh i hope so. that’d be wonderful…

Well we get along so swimmingly, I don’t see why not. I usually don’t talk to people so easily, even though people probably think I do. Or they think I’m still really awkward..not sure…my conversation skills are really bad. But not with you.

*jack smiles faintly, before nodding his head slowly*

i know my conversation skills aren’t that good… hence why i do business online instead of in person… plus people won’t judge on my appearance… b-but i find talking to you pretty easy. i’m really glad i got brave enough to say hello to you.

will-never-be-a-swan:

wrapped-in-shadows:

*he, surprisingly, doesn’t pull away from her or even shudder at the touch. being with people, one on one, was what he was best at. it was when there were more people than fingers on his one hand is when he gets worried, and scared. but he smiles at her*

…you’re a good person, katelynn. i… i don’t meet many people but i’m… i’m glad i met you. 

*Blushes but keeps smiling, pulling back a bit* People always seem to tell me that… *A memory of Destruction Worker flashed in her mind and her face melted into one of sadness for a moment but she schooled her expression back to happy* I’m really glad I met you too. I just know we’ll be good friends!

*he sees her emotions change but doesn’t feel brave enough to ask what’s wrong. it isn’t his business, but he can be here. that’s good, isn’t it?*

oh i hope so. that’d be wonderful…

will-never-be-a-swan:

wrapped-in-shadows:

*he fidgets. the idea of more people… what would they think of him? he’s so awkward. and quiet. and like a wall flower with a huge head. jack bites at his bottom lip*

o-one at a time… i… think?

Of course. No pressure..*reaches over to gently place a hand on his shoulder, wondering if touching him was okay* I don’t ever want to make you do something you don’t want to. I…I know what it’s like when someone pressures you and I’d rather you not feel that way. I really want us to be friends after all *smiles gently*

*he, surprisingly, doesn’t pull away from her or even shudder at the touch. being with people, one on one, was what he was best at. it was when there were more people than fingers on his one hand is when he gets worried, and scared. but he smiles at her*

…you’re a good person, katelynn. i… i don’t meet many people but i’m… i’m glad i met you. 

will-never-be-a-swan:

wrapped-in-shadows:

*and he’s purple again*

…t-thank you. but i’m, i’m an artist. not an actor. o-or a person to be photographed. 

*smiles faintly; since he’s sure that’s what she was thinking*

Well, usually an artist applies to lots of things. Like my photography. But I wasn’t really thinking of photography when I asked; though I would actually love to shoot you in natural poses. *Leans forward a bit, smiling* I wouldn’t share those pictures though. They’d be for my own personal album.

But I was just…because I want to produce my own show sometime…I’m still working on the plot but I mean if you ever wanted a role in my film, it’d be fun.

*blushes herself, waving her hands a bit frantically* Though that doesn’t mean I want to force you. Just, you know..offering.

*personal album? him? in all his gangly blueness? his awkward posture and… oh my. he remains purple, sucking at his bottom lip nervously*

if… i-if i’m b.. braver by then…? no promises, though…

will-never-be-a-swan:

wrapped-in-shadows:

will-never-be-a-swan:

Good thing I have my camera with me. *Smiles* Have you ever thought about acting before? Just wondering.

…acting? m-me? oh. oh… n-no. i haven’t.. i’m… *gestures to himself* i’m not… really what people want to see…

*Tilts head* I think you look fine.

*and he’s purple again*

…t-thank you. but i’m, i’m an artist. not an actor. o-or a person to be photographed. 

*smiles faintly; since he’s sure that’s what she was thinking*

will-never-be-a-swan:

wrapped-in-shadows:

*he gives a small chuckle*

that sounds funny though. news reporters would be crazy people, talking to themselves…!

Good thing I have my camera with me. *Smiles* Have you ever thought about acting before? Just wondering.

…acting? m-me? oh. oh… n-no. i haven’t.. i’m… *gestures to himself* i’m not… really what people want to see…

will-never-be-a-swan:

wrapped-in-shadows:

*he smiles faintly at the connection. jack was a fairly common name, and the connection to nightmare before christmas is a fun one* maple as in maple leaves too..

and same to you, katelynn foster. *wags a finger at her, playfully* don’t sell yourself short… without camera people, the reporters would be just talking to nobody.

That actually would look pretty funny. *Giggles and tries to imitate the news reports she’d seen Roshan do* “Hello, this is Roshan Ritchie reporting live. Hey, is anyone paying attention to me? So I’m just standing here with a microphone talking to myself?”

Okay maybe it isn’t as funny unless you really see it. *Blushes a bit*

*he gives a small chuckle*

that sounds funny though. news reporters would be crazy people, talking to themselves…!