A/N: All right, I'm finally back! It's been nearly a year since I posted anything. I've been wrestling with an idea for a DirkKat fic for well over a year now, and I have it started a bit, but I've been having writer's block with it like no one's business. But I was suddenly struck with an idea for another DaveKat fic, and I figured, hey, Dave is easy for me to write. Maybe getting this story out will get me back into the swing of writing so I'll be prepared to tackle the nightmare that is writing Dirk, ahah.
As I did with Variation Modification (aka Sugar and Spice), what I post on FFnet will be my drafts, pretty much hot off the press as I write them. It provides me with a way to keep myself motivated, and I know there are people who prefer frequent small updates rather than long updates that are few and far between. As always, once the fic is entirely completed, the more thoroughly edited, and all around better version will be posted to my A03 account.
This fic is tentatively rated T, though it is subject to change. It's possible the rating may go up in later chapters. Or perhaps it won't. I've been on the fence trying to decide if I should list it as T or M. For now, the only real issue will be language. But hey. This is Dave and Karkat we're talking about. Sailor mouths are pretty much a requirement.
Thanks to all of you who stuck around, and thanks to anyone new who's taking the time to read! Hope you enjoy!
- ectoBiologist [EB] began pestering turntechGodhead [TG] –-
EB: hey dave!
EB: i guess you're not at your computer hehe.
EB: but i guess you can read this later.
EB: i wanted to wish you luck! you've gotta let me know if everyone there is as nice as they say. :B
EB: pester me later, okay dude?
- gardenGnostic [GG] began pestering turntechGodhead [TG] –-
GG: dave!
GG: youve gotta let me know when your plane lands! :D
GG: and snow! oh my god you *have* to let me know if theres snow there :DDD
GG: ive never seen snow and you havent either, right? youve gotta send me pictures!
GG: maybe august is a bit early? i have no idea :p
GG: but anyway im so excited for you! youll have so much fun!
- tentacleTherapist [TT] began pestering turntechGodhead [TG] –-
TT: Hello, Dave.
TT: I wanted to wish you luck. I'll be heading out to my own University tomorrow, myself.
TT: That being said, Mother wanted me to let you know you can give her a call whenever you'd like, and of course I'm always willing to lend an ear.
TT: Don't terrorize the locals too much. Lord knows I've experienced firsthand how traumatic your rapping can be.
- ectoBiologist[EB] began pestering turntechGodhead [TG] –-
EB: dude! where are you? i want to know how things are going!
EB: class started this week for me. i'm not so sure how i feel about these wacky professors, but it's cool that i get to take so many bio classes right off the bat!
EB: blugh, man. you gotta talk to me!
- tentacleTherapist [TT] began pestering turntechGodhead [TG] –-
TT: It's been a while, Dave. How are things? Did you settle into your apartment all right?
- gardenGnostic [GG] began pestering turntechGodhead [TG] –-
GG: daaaaave :/
GG: where are you? john and rose said you arent answering them!
GG: you better talk to me soon, mister! :T
- tipsyGnostalgic [TG] began pestering turntechGodhead [TG] –-
TG: hi hun!
TG: i got a call from ur university
TG: they were askin if u were still planning on attending and if finacncial aid was still needed
TG: they said you havent shown up for class since the first day. are u oaky?
TG: okay*
TG: u know u can give auntie ro-lal a call whenever!
TG: i love ya kiddo!
- ectoBiologist [EB] began pestering turntechGodhead [TG] –-
EB: hey, man
EB: did you wanna talk? i'm getting kind of worried
EB: you know i'm here for you, right?
- tentacleTherapist [TT] began pestering turntechGodhead [TG] –-
TT: Dave.
TT: Mother and I are getting worried.
TT: If you need, Mother can come out and visit you. Of course, you're always welcome to visit our home as well.
TT: Though I do think it would be best if you do try to go to school first. I know you had looked forward to it, and your brother would have wanted you to go for your dream. It will give you the opportunity to get on your own feet.
TT: It's only been a couple weeks since class started. It'll be a little hard to catch up, but it's still definitely doable.
TT: But your wellbeing comes first.
TT: If you truly don't think school is the best option right now, I want you to know that we support you, and you can always try again another semester.
TT: Please don't shut us out, Dave. Please answer our phone calls. We just want to help.
- gardenGnostic [GG] began pestering turntechGodhead [TG] –-
GG: dave, please please talk to us :(((
GG: im really worried about you
GG: if you cant talk to us, can you promise me youll talk to someone there?
GG: rose says theres grief councilors you can talk to
GG: bro would be sad if you let yourself get sick. you know hed want you to be happy
GG: we all want you to be happy
GG: please
GG: if you wont talk to us, please just let us know youre okay were really worried
- turntechGodhead [TG] is an idle chum! –-