002 Private texts; Action to anyone in the cafeteria

[dooms_bride]

[After her second day teaching class, Katherine is sitting by herself in the cafeteria, staring blankly down at her phone. She looks slightly torn, but after a deep breath she presses a few buttons, shuts her phone and then goes back eating her lunch.]

[Private to Vincent]
Hey... We still need to talk. I'm sorry that I left in such a rush last Tuesday. I've thought some things over since then, and I'm ready to give it another try whenever you are. Just let me know.

[Private to Sable]
Hello, Sable. I was wondering if you would be interested in joining me for coffee later this afternoon.

[Private to Kanji]
Hey, Kanji. If you’re not too busy, would you mind contacting your friend for me? I could use some help for next week’s assignment.

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1/2 - Private to Katherine

[findthepenguin]

Yeah sure I'll see if h-- she's available.

2/2 - Fifteen minutes later - Private to Katherine

[findthepenguin]

Yeah she's available to help out. Gimme the details and I'll relay them to her.

Private to Kanji

[dooms_bride]

[Lots of relaying going on!]

It's just a simple sundress. I have an example drawn up. Would you like me to text it to you?

Private to Katherine

[findthepenguin]

[Indeed. LET'S HOPE SHE DOESN'T GET SUSPICIOUS...]

Sure, go right ahead.

Private to Kanji

[dooms_bride]

[She won't. Yet.]

[A few minutes pass before she texts him back.

As she said, the picture is of a featureless form--with front and back views--wearing a casual sleeveless dress, it's length stopping just above the knees. It's structured near the middle, following the feminine curves on the form, with two darts just below the chest and down to the waistline.

Around the waistline is a thin strip that runs all the way around to the back and ties into a small bow. There is also a zipper in the back. The hemlines along the collar, sleeves, and at the bottom of the dress are small--probably about an inch wide if it were brought to scale.]

I have some fabric already picked out and some supplies if she would like to meet with me. It shouldn't take longer than a few hours.

Private to Katherine

[findthepenguin]

[Oh she she wants to meet this person oh shit think of something Kanji think quick.]

Uhhhhh... My friend lives... back in my hometown. So uh, any materials you want, I could send to her.

Private to Kanji

[dooms_bride]

Oh... Well that seems like a lot of trouble to go to. Are you sure it's alright?

1/3

[baad_romance]

[Oh hey it was a text...]

2/3

[baad_romance]

3/3

[baad_romance]

[Oh. Oh man. Uh. Okay. So this was Take 2. Let's do this thing. Don't fuck up Vinnie.]

I'm always available. I was acting out of whack too. We can try talking it over again if you want.

[Vincent's meter moved to blue.]

Text

[dooms_bride]

Okay. How about this evening?

[So no drinking until then, Vince.]

Text

[baad_romance]

That will be perfect. Where at?

[So I can sober up.]

Text

[dooms_bride]

I'll just meet you at your dorm again.

[And do your laundry.]

Text

[baad_romance]

[Please do my laundry everything smells I can't.]

Okay...

See you then.

[Okay we are going to try this again.]

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[punchicebergs]

[Being the insightful person he is, Kojiro notices the expression on her face. Although it isn't any of his business, it would be a good time to introduce himself to a fellow staff member.]

Ah, hello... I do apologize for interupting your lunch but... you are one of the new teachers, yes?

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[dooms_bride]

[A couple of seconds pass before she responds--she's staring pretty intently down at the table.

And then something in her brain processes that someone is talking to her and she forces herself back to reality and quickly turns her attention up to him.]

Oh, I'm sorry.

[She offers him a smile.]

Yes, I am.

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[punchicebergs]

[Kojiro returns the smile]

It is a pleasure to meet you then, Miss. I am Kojiro, the school's psychiatrist. My office is open to students and staff members alike.

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[dooms_bride]

[Funny, she could probably use a psychiatrist about now.]

Ah, well that's good to know. It's a pleasure to meet you too.

[She stands up and extends her hand toward him.]

I'm Katherine McBride and I teach fashion design.

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[punchicebergs]

[He takes her hand and gently shakes it]

Fashion design... perhaps I will have to stop in. I'm rather clueless about clothes.

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[dooms_bride]

I don't know how much insight I could give you. Designing clothes can be fairly difficult.

[She chuckles.]

But you're more than welcome to stop in.

[Private]

[pinkgingham]

Of course! I'd love to have some coffee with you.

[Private]

[dooms_bride]

Okay. About what time would be best for you?

Re: [Private]

[pinkgingham]

I usually take a break from grading and sewing things in the afternoon. I should be available at around 3 today. Does that sound good?

[Private/action]

[dooms_bride]

That sounds just fine. I'll drop by your office around then.

[A few hours later, Katherine walks over to Sable's office, hesitantly poking her head in.]

Good afternoon, Sable.

[Action]

[pinkgingham]

[Sable was currently finishing tidying her desk after grading some homework, but she did turn to Katherine and smiles back at her.]

Hello, Katherine! You're just in time, I'm ready to head out when you are.