== Chapter 6: Move Night.
- gardenGnostic [GG] began pestering zenmasterPhysicist [ZP] at 16:04 -
GG: hi mike!
ZP: hey, what's goin on, girl?
GG: not much! when are you going to come over for the movies?
ZP: haha patience is what they call a virtue, yknow
ZP: we agreed on 6, so thats when I'm headin over
GG: man, that seems like a while… what are you doing right now?
ZP: I'm getting some wicked kills in the field of battle, man
ZP: I'm rippin it all up and makin those russians cry
GG: uhhh…. i hope not literally?
ZP: Nah, Im playin battlefield 3. But the teams are US and Russia.
ZP: Also, I'm trying to keep an eye on the tv over my cat… he makes it so hard to game sometimes _
GG: haha that's awesome! your cat makes me laugh!
ZP: must you laugh at my suffering? he causes havoc and suffering in my everyday activities of slouching on the couch playing video games and lounging on my bed… playing video games
ZP: or, I guess, in some cases I'm watching shows on my laptop, but the concept is the same
ZP: he makes my life hard
GG: you're so silly! :D
ZP: haha hey, yknow, it's a part of life =3
ZP: actually, to be honest, I'm kinda bored here
ZP: so if you aren't busy and such, I guess I could come and chill earlier =3
GG: That would be awesome! :)
ZP: sweet aiight let me finish up this round we're like 30 tickets ahead of them
GG: you… what?
ZP: we have 30 more lives than they do. Battlefield calls them tickets because… well I dont know why they just do. _
GG: haha alright! ill wait for you, then!
GG: text me when you are on your way over!
ZP: You got it, girl! =3
GG: Byeee! 3
- gardenGnostic [GG] ceased pestering zenmasterPhysicist [ZP] at 16:14 -
== Mike: Own that Battlefield, and make it quick!
You are totally owning that Battlefield, but let's be honest, there is no way possible for you to make any Battlefield game quick. There's more chance of picking up chicks in a tank than making a Battlefield game quick. You figure you'll be able to make it to Jade's by 4:30 at the earliest, but probably closer to 4:40. You are pretty happy, because it's been about a week since the gaming party, and you are already going to hang out with Jade again. You're starting to wonder if you actually want to ask her out, but you haven't figured it out for sure yet.
Your train of thought gets broken as you parachute onto a building with a few enemies on it, but the other team is really kind of terrible. You take care of them easily. You take care of them so easily, you almost feel bad about charging full price for your services. But you do have mouths to feed. You aren't really sure what this train of thought is about, though, and you don't really know where it came from. Someone else is messaging you, though, so you might as well check it out.
- zealotTrombonist [ZT] began pestering zenmasterPhysicist [ZP] at 16:18 -
ZT: hey dude, you want to play some starcraft?
ZP: nah, man, I'm gonna finish up this round of battlefield and then head over to jade's for some movie time with her and her bro.
ZP: it's gonna be sweet.
ZT: bah. party pooper :P so you really sure you aren't interested in her, dude? youve been pretty close to her lately.
ZP: man, I don't know! I'm trying to figure out if I am or not, aiight? give me time, and a crayon.
ZT: matt smith, really? youre gonna go there, of all places?
ZP: first thing that came to mind, dude, don't judge. and he isn't THAT bad
ZT: fair enough. well, if you have time at some point to get on tonight, im gonna be playing for probably the rest of the night.
ZP: its not even night yet dude, its only like 4:20.
ZT: hey man, for a lot of people, its 4:20 all day long.
ZP: drug references aside, you really need to get out more. all that strategy's gonna kill you, jehosophat.
ZT: I told you not to call me that, mikey.
ZP: Yeah, yeah, junior, whatever you say.
ZT: Alright then, manchild.
ZP: do you have to bring my mom's strange antics into this? really, dude?
ZT: hahaha I totally win, man, I totally win. alright text me if you wanna play im gonna get on starcraft now. Later
- zealotTrombonist [ZT] ceased pestering zenmasterPhysicist [EB] at 16:25 -
You can't help but shake your head and sigh a little as your best bro goes off to play his game. You think he's such an addict, but then again, you almost perpetually carry around a can of Mountain Dew with you everywhere. You think about shooting an offline jab at him that he should ditch the game to go hang out with his own girl, but you decide that's just opening yourself up for more fire. Instead, you direct your attention to the new handle that is pestering you.
- timaeusTestified [TT] began pestering zenmasterPhysicist [ZP] at 16:26 -
TT: Hello, there. You probably aren't familiar with my tag, so let me introduce myself. I'm Dirk Strider, Dave's older brother.
ZP: Well hey there. Jade says you are pretty chill. What's goin on, dude?
TT: I'd like to make a request for my little bro. Look, Dave really wants to apologize to Jade. I mean, as unironically as possible, which for Dave is really saying something. But man, f*** if Jade won't listen to a d*** thing that anyone says about Dave. Rose, our sister, is Jade's bff. I'm sure you've at least heard about her. Anyway, she's a bit of a psych, and she has the idea that you may be the one who can get Jade to at least give Dave the chance to apologize.
ZP: Holy crap dude, can you get any more text in one message?
ZP: Ever try breaking it up?
TT: What's the point in doing that? It gives people a chance to jump to conclusions before you finish talking.
ZP: Fair enough. But the only people who would do that are the stupid dramatic chicks that aren't really that worth trying to keep from freaking out anyway. And the dramatic girls that ARE worth the time are willing to let you explain yourself.
TT: Indeed. You seem well versed in the matter.
ZP: Dude, I've experienced it all first hand. I know how they work.
TT: You and me both. So will you help a guy out?
ZP: I'll tell you what, dude. You're a pretty chill bro, and I like you. And to be honest, man, even I think that the douche should at least have the chance to apologize. So yeah, I'll help you out, man.
TT: Alright, thanks. And for the record, I agree with you wholeheartedly about the whole Dave is a douche thing. I still find it hard to believe he cheated on Jade like that. Especially with that blind girl.
ZP: What, she's blind? That's a detail I haven't heard before. That's kind of… I dunno, that's interesting.
TT: Yeah, well, when she ran into the wall twice while trying to leave, you can kind of tell that she couldn't see a d*** thing.
ZP: Hahaha I really wish I could've seen that. Please tell me you were able to get some footage of that.
TT: one of my puppet cams got an alright angle of it, but nothing that gives it justice. It's also one of my older models, so the image quality isn't as high.
ZP: That sucks pretty hard, dude, but at least you got it. Alright, man, well I'm about to head to Jade's so peace dude. I'm gonna save your handle. You're pretty chill to talk to.
TT: Likewise.
ZP: Aiight, sweet
ZP: peace
- zenmasterPhysicist [ZP] ceased pestering timaeusTestified [TT] at 16:34 -
You sigh as you shut your laptop's lid and set it to the side, watching as you gain a good handful of medals now that the round has ended. That was a pretty good round for you, you didn't actually die that much, and got a lot of kills. You shut it off as you finish reading the round summary, and head over to grab a 12-pack of Mountain Dew before you head out. You leave a note upstairs for your family saying where you went to and then walk out the door next to your trusty cavalier. You lock it behind you, and test the lock with a good shove. Content, you hop in the car, sending a text to Jade as you pull out of the carport.
== Jade: Get the text.
You just got a text from Mike saying that he was on his way over to your place. Excited, you head over to unlock the front door, and call upstairs for John to grab his movie. You made sure the basement was all nice and clean, ready for the three of you to have a great movie night. Mike said he would bring over some of his sci fi stuff so you guys could get versed in the world of Doctor Who. Mike says it's the best show ever, but you aren't sure if you agree; you'll believe it when you see it!
You head up to your room before he gets there to check your normal computer stuff. You see a list of messages from the familiar bright red tag of TG, which you close without looking. You still can't even look at the name without feeling resentment in your gut. You instead focus your attention to the not-as-threatening purple text of your best friend ever, Rose. Rose is Dave's cousin in actuality, but Rose's mom was relieved of custody due to excessive drinking habits, and the Striders were the nearest relatives for Rose to get moved to. The two brothers didn't really mind anyway, and the feminine touch to the apartment over the years has really made the place more bearable. Rose spent most of her time with the Striders anyway, so she was more like a sister, and that's what everyone considers her to be.
- tentacleTherapist [TT] began pestering gardenGnostic [GG] at 16:37 -
TT: So you are still having a get together with your new friend tonight to engage in watching some of John's so-called "high-class cinema", yes?
GG: yeah, totally! it's gonna be aaaaawesome!
TT: It's unfortunate that I will not be able to join you tonight. I will have to meet this friend of yours at another time.
GG: for sure! Mike is so nice, and smart! youll like him, trust me! :D
TT: Oh yes, I'm sure that it would be quite amusing to analyze the ideas of a man who spends his time wearing two different colors of foot apparel, taking part in science fiction entertainment and playing violent video games, all while drinking a certain caffeinated beverage
GG: rose! he's just weird, not insane! :P
GG: Plus, I think there's quite a few guys who do that today… well, maybe not the shoes thing, but still
TT: My apologies, I didn't realize there was that much of a difference between being strange and having a case of insanity.
GG: Rose, if you keep psychoanalyzing every guy you meet, you'll never get a boyfriend!
TT: But what if getting a boyfriend isn't the objective I had in mind? Unless perhaps I already have someone in mind and I am just biding my time until the opportune moment to take him on a formally romantic excursion, to perhaps see some of this so-called "high class cinema" that I hear so much about.
GG: o: rose! you want to go on a date with my brother?
TT: I never said such a thing. Honestly, why would you think taht?
GG: rose, you just misspelled "that"… you're getting flustered. I was right! You totally want to go out with my brother. Awwwwwwww that's so cute! You guys should totally do that!
TT: My apologies, I believe I hear Dirk calling me into the front room, I believe it is time for a family meeting. I suppose I shall talk to you later. Enjoy yourself tonight, Jade.
GG: I will! bye, rose! 3
- tentacleTherapist [TT] ceased pestering gardenGnostic [GG] at 16:46 -
A few moments later of surfing the web, and you hear four knocks on the door, a pause and then four more. You run downstairs as John comes out of his room, and pull the door open. Mike is standing there in a pair of red Converse with black rubber. Teasing him, you say, "Mike, it's amazing! Your shoes actually match today!"
He just grins back at you and puts a hand on your head and gently pushes you, and you both laugh. John had come downstairs by this time, and they exchange a quick bro-fist. The two of them had started talking online as well in the past week, and they had started to become pretty good friends too. The three of you decide that since you're all here, you might as well just start the movie early. You head to the basement, where you pop some popcorn into the microwave that your dad conveniently let you and your brother have for your hangout area down here. Mike flops down on the couch, puts his box of soda on the table in front of him and pulls out a can.
You decline politely as he offers you one, but your brother agrees and eagerly opens the can. As you settle on the couch between the two of them with a bowl of popcorn, John starts Con Air. You giggle a little as John immediately is engrossed in the movie, and the giggle is multiplied by the thought of John and Rose going on a date. You wonder what Vriska would think if she heard about that, but you think that you've had enough drama lately to have to deal with that too. You glance over at Mike, who even though he is definitely interested in the movie, isn't quite as all-consumed by it like John. He catches you looking at him and smiles, as he drapes his long arms over the back of the couch.
"You are welcome to fall asleep on me again, if you start feeling tired," he says teasingly, and smirks. You laugh and tell him to shut up, sticking your tongue out at him. He pinches two of his fingers together as if he's going to grab your tongue and it looks so funny you giggle a bit. Your brother shooshes both of you, since the movie is actually starting now, and Mike replaces his arm on the side of the couch instead. You both turn back to the movie, as Poe accidentally kills a man.
== Mike: Wake up
You wake up with a small start from your dream. You had that same dream of falling again, but you wake up on the couch in the Harleys' basement. You shake your head a little bit to clear your head, and realize that Jade is actually curled up on your chest. You aren't quite sure when that happened, but judging by the vague wheezy whooshing sounds and the theme music, your Doctor Who DVD is on its title screen. The three of you had finished Con Air, which was actually a pretty good movie, and then you take the started introducing the two to the most awesome science-fiction show ever. Apparently, it had gotten fairly late and you had fallen asleep. Jade apparently decided you were a good place to sleep on as well. John wasn't anywhere to be found, so you figure he probably found his way back up to his room. Jade was still fast asleep, and you figure hey, might as well sleep the rest of the night out. You are almost certain you want to ask Jade out now, but there's one more person you want to consult first. You wonder what your sister has to say about it…
== End Chapter 6.
I thought about doing a bit more of them watching the movie... but that would be ridiculous. Pesterlog writing is such a pain... Mike's is the worst to try and write because it's obviously supposed to be like mine, and there isn't really a rhyme or reason for my chat window typing. Literally it's just however I feel like typing it. Honestly, I toned down the number times I would've hit enter if I were really doing that conversation. In any case, you can find me on the real-life Pesterchum client under Mike's handle here: zenmasterPhysicist. Feel free to pester me!