shadowdive | 37 // [audio] kind of shittily locked from boyfriendo

37 // [audio] kind of shittily locked from boyfriendo

Hey. Network, I need some ideas, I guess.

[There's a bit of a pause, hesitating, but it eventually.. awkwardly comes out.]

Is there something special I'm supposed to get Karkat for Christmas? Or am I supposed to treat it like just another gift giving holiday? And if you know him well enough, what kind of Pokemon do you think he would like that he doesn't already have.

[This is why this is audio only. He was tempted to use text, but that would be easier to hack, so audio it is........ ~~not like this isn't really easy to hack, but he knows well enough that Karkat can't hack things for shit~~.]

Threaded | Top-Level Comments Only

You're getting him something for Christmas, it should definitely be something special then. It's a special holiday, so you should try to get something that'll really say how much you appreciate them.

You got some ideas of what he likes? Like, hobbies or interests? Stuff like that.

He was kind of thrown off when I got him a bunch of stuff for his Wriggling day, so I should single it down to only a couple things, I think.

Yeah. Romantic comedy movies are the main interest.

I wouldn't say there is a particular something special that you need to get him, but no, you can't just treat it like a normal holiday with the person you are dating. Even if they are an alien and don't technically celebrate Christmas.

Romantic comedies?

...Does this world have any decent ones? Everything's all been 'mon-i-fied I thought. But, I'm not all that up on Romance movies. Uhh... You could ask somebody at a video store if they think anything is really good? It might help.

That's why I'm asking. I'm still kind of.. new to relationships. I got him a bunch of romcom movies for his Wriggling day, so I'd like to get something else for him for this one then.

I don't really care for them, but they make him happy enough. Most are Pokemon based like Princess Jigglypuff and shit like that. I want to get him something else instead of more movies though.

Oh. That's cool. You guys must be close, then. Good on ya. Considerin' what I remember about you tellin' me about you, it's great that you managed to make a good friend.

He like any kinds'a music?

We're dating. [Mindblow for you?]

There's this sort of rock station he likes listening to on his Gear. [Give him a moment, he's trying to think of what the radio always blabbles about.] 80s rock, I think it gets described as?

[aaahhhh, the days of being new to relationships. John remembers those days and just thinking that kind of made him feel like an old man, wow wtf. Stopping that train of thought there.]

Hehe, well we all have to start somewhere! Trust me, it gets easier the longer you stick with it. Sometimes, there are even striking moments of clarity where suddenly everything makes sense. [One day, Vanitas. One day you will understand.]

But here's my suggestion. Focus less on something to get him and more on something to do for him. Not saying you shouldn't get him a present or anything, but maybe go for something small and simple as sort of a sideline to the main event. Never underestimate the power of a nice, romantic gesture. Especially with someone like Karkat.

[He's still quiet for a few moments, simply soaking in the words to really listen to them, and to think on things he could do.]

Yeah, I think I've had a few of those "everything makes sense" moments before. That sounds like a good idea overall though. Now to just... think of what it should be. [Brainstorming, here we go.] We hold hands a lot, and dates typically have a meal in the mix. [And I refuse to let go of his hand until the food has shown up; that comment gets to stay private though.]

Go for something atypical then. Like...if you usually go out for said meals, try making something yourself instead. Or maybe food entirely. The last thing you want to do is fall into a boring, predictable pattern.

I'm guessing he probably makes you watch his romcoms with him? You might want to try watching a few on your own, they honestly aren't a bad place to fish around for ideas. Actually...in Karkat's case, recreating a scene from one of his favorites probably wouldn't be a half bad idea. Though I would say it's probably better to get him to describe a troll movie and try and work with that. The stuff here isn't terrible but it's just not the same, especially to a movie buff. [There's a reason John doesn't watch as many movies here as he did back home.]

[Cooking sounds like an awesome idea actually. Except for one problem.] The only cooking I really know how to do is over a fire. [AWKWARDLY STATED.]

That... sounds pretty good too. [John, his respect meter is rising.] I'll need to practice cooking, but I can recreate a favorite scene easy enough. [Maybe.]

[John doesn't always earn people's respect; but when he does, you had better believe it's in meter form.]

Nothing wrong with that, at least it's something. With a little practice I bet you could learn how to make something simple. Hell, probably even a better than simple since you have a whole month to practice. And honestly, taste doesn't matter as much as the fact that it's something you did for him. If it sucks, oh well. Live, learn, and laugh it off as you order pizza.

[That's true love, right there.]

I really think you can't go wrong with something out of a movie though.

[This guy's got no experience whatsoever in this field, but, dang, he wants to help out!]

Well, if you're at a city or town by then, perhaps you could check and see if there are any festivals or whatnot that they're hosting? An all-day date on Christmas day's pretty romantic.

Do you cook at all?

[BEST HELP EVER RIGHT]

I'll keep an eye out for any of those. We've been mostly doing gym challenges across Kanto.. [Pausing, the voice isn't familiar, but at the same time it is? This isn't John's number though.]

I know how to cook over a campfire, but that's about it.

[That meter is at level three presently.]

Is there a certain kind of food that's appropriate or just... go with what he likes?

[He'd kind of enjoy hearing that because awkward cooking times are approaching, it seems.]

[OH YEAH TOTALLY]

If you want to do something special, you could cook something or take him out for dinner. I'd walk you through using an oven, but it's easier if I was to show you in person, which I'm sadly nowhere near where you two might be. Anywho, Christmas dinner out may require you to call ahead to wherever you want to go and reserve a seat. I've been told that restaurants tend to be packed if it's a popular place to go on that day.

Most of our dates involve a meal out, so cooking would be.. better, I think. [If I successfully can do it and not burn a building down.]

Can I ask who you are? You sound a bit like John, but this isn't the right number.

If you want to try something new, I could see about sending a recipe or two he might like. Though, I'm honestly not sure what Karkat likes to begin with.

Haha, I don't blame you for the mistake! The two of us could pass as twins, really! I'm Jake English, it's a pleasure to meet you.

Edited 2012-11-15 06:34 (UTC)

There aren't any real favorites, but he orders bacon cheeseburgers often? [Homemade burgers would probably be easy actually!]

Heh, twins, huh? There's someone here who I look identical to as well. Good to meet you, my name is Vanitas.

[Going to flip the feed on, since.. well, the most awkward parts have passed. His hair looks like it's been cut in the last month, but some spikes are starting to grow shaggy again; his bangs at least aren't uneven anymore.]

Hm, maybe there's a recipe out there for it?

[Jake switches the feed on his, too. It takes a second for the click to happen in his brain.]

You do look kind of like Sora, now that I think about it.

Maybe. [Yeah, Jake does look a bit close to John. The hair is a little different, but the face is about as similar as Ventus and Roxas.]

The story is a little long and confuses people when I've explained, so I'll just say we're related in a way.

I'll take your word for it. It's a little confusing to explain how John and I look similar, so we'll chalk it down to the same thing. We're related in a way.

[Ectobiology is weird okay.]

What's Christmas?

I'll just let Ventus know so he can add you and John to the list of same-faced people he's been keeping.

[Kingdom Hearts is weird too.]

Threaded | Top-Level Comments Only

Page 1 of 11

37 // [audio] kind of shittily locked from boyfriendo

[Audio]

[Audio]

audio; slightly improved, yet still shitty lock

[Audio]

audio; totally the best at locks right

[Audio]

[Audio] sfsadf Assume this was all locked with standard level security.

[Audio] hurr sfine :>

audio; totes. just check these mad skillz.

audio; L33t sk1LL5 i don't know how to type that way..

audio; 5up3r l33t, it's okay i don't either fjsadljf reasons i don't play a troll

audio; YUP THIS ^

audio; we're just not cool like that

[Audio] Shittiest locks all around

[audio] at least it's not like kk can hack

audio; that's okay, we play croberts

[audio] Much to everyone's relief

[audio] would he get a trigger whistle and show up randomly--

[audio] jklfdas ohgod I hope not

[audio] JUST THREATEN WITH A RED SWEATER.

[video] jhfdlksajh

[video]

[video]

[video]

[video]