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Ask me things, piss me off, get dirty

It wasn’t away from London for a terribly long time, making it a much easier transition when I returned.  That’s how life goes, isn’t it? We all fall into our pre-determined roles, doing what society deems appropriate (or in some cases, inappropriate), utterly terrified to break out and do something all on our own.  This city has a habit of falling into it’s old ways quite quickly - a national tragedy? Everyone worries for a day or two and then it’s back to keeping our heads down and minding our own business.  But I won’t do that anymore.  I refuse to be placed into society’s molds any longer.  

Not anymore…

“Hello” - prompt from Yurik

It was late, much too late for anyone to be on their own.  The neighborhood wasn’t outrageously awful, it was in fact one of the nicer ones, but with all of the things that had gone wrong in her life, Avery should have known better than to tempt fate.  ‘Shit, with my luck, Slenderman is going to pop out from being the next corner’, she mused to herself, her ears hypersensitive to the noises surrounding her.

Her eyes remained glued to the pavement in front of her, trying to figure out how much further she would need to go to reach the apartment.  A footstep with more weight behind it than she could have produced echoed out, causing her to look up just in time.  Her shoulder connected with a street lamp, sending her off-balance and falling to the group.  ”Excuse me, are you alright?”

Looking up, Ave found a rather handsome gentleman standing before her, his hand extended to help her up.  ”Oh, I’m just fine.  My ego, not so much. I’m Avery Lee - thanks for this, Mr….”

“Richardson.  Yurik Richardson.”

Hello, love 

YOU. YOU THERE. ALSO BEAUTIFUL PERSON.

OOC: So basically they are just a bunch of writing prompts between characters. Ask away!

likediamondsinthesky-x:

I wish you would have told me that from the start, Avery, because you know more than anything that I care about your well being. Of course, I understand you leaving for personal reasons. Naturally, I do, and you leaving my business doesn’t change my feelings towards you as a human being. As an employer, well, maybe there.

Then again, you had no idea that I’d be bringing the Vault back with full force. Last you checked, I closed it down. I guess I just never understood why you didn’t inquire about your job considering I would have permitted you to stay at your post, but I do understand why you left now, and that’s fine. I forgive you, and it is nice to see you again.

You’re right - I should have told you all of this from the very beginning, and for that, I apologize.  There was just so much going on at the time, between the Vault shutting down and Andrew’s accident; I just couldn’t add more stress on top of all of that.  You know me, I like to deny there’s a problem until I literally can’t function anymore.  Someone could tell me that the room was on fire, and until I felt the flames creeping up my leg, I’d deny it with my every breath.  

The Vault is doing well, I hope.  I heard whispers of some shooting happening, but the story seemed to change with each person I heard it from.  You throw some of the most exciting parties, I will give you that.  Things are different now, I’m different.  I’m helping a friend of mine with her new business, and after that, I’ll put that college degree to some use.  It’s time for me to grow up, be that girl that my parents dreamed of.

(Source: averylee12)

summerhayesx:

I know what you mean by needing to get away. After a while it’s like every corner you turn, the pain is there. It’s constant— and it never goes away. Going back home was the perfect remedy for me— being surrounded by my brother and boys always makes everything better. Though now the only way I’ll see my brother is by sending him a letter, or unless I travel back home to visit him for the few hours they allow.

You can do it Avery, it certainly isn’t easy for me but we’ll get through it together. You talked to professionals and I talked to my brother, trust me he certainly wasn’t happy about everything I told him but a quick training and he was perfectly fine. My new restaurant— well it’s nothing right now but it’s on it’s way.

Ain’t that the truth? It was like every where I went, I was hit with a constant reminder of what had happened and where I was in life - and it didn’t make very happy.  I took a few classes, talked with some professional counselors and I think it really helped put things in perspective.  I mean, shit - I have a college education and I was still out walking the street, lucky to make a few hundred dollars a night.  We’ll have to figure out what he can have and send him a care package.

While I still can’t say that I’m pleased about these ‘trainings’, I’m glad that you did what you felt you needed to do.  I think in this life we spend too much time worried about what we’re doing and how other people will perceive that.  You didn’t let that happen.   Well, it might not be a big restaurant now, but with some time and hard work, I’m sure it’ll be incredible.

(Source: averylee12)

summerhayesx:

You and I both love, you didn’t tell me that you left a little after I did. Then again, we’ve probably only talked about twice in the last four months. You know that I’ll always be waiting for your return silly. I’ve been without you for far too long Avery, it’s good to have you back. Now that you’re here, you can help me with Sky City and just with everything!

It was a few weeks later actually, but I needed to get away from it.  Being in London was a source of pain for a bit, like getting punched in the face repetedly.  Eventually, you have to walk away from the person doing the hitting to allow your body time to heal.   I agree - we just didn’t keep in contact as much as we should have.  

It is challenge to be back here, but it’s one that I’m ready to handle now.  I was in a bad way before, but I talked with some professionals when I went home, and I’m ready to come back, better than ever.  Sky City - a new business? You have been quite busy while I was gone, haven’t you?

(Source: averylee12)