Chapter 12; Voice for John

[tentacletrainer]

[[It was rather early, and yet she found she couldn't sleep. Her second night in Karkat's hotel still felt like awkward, even if they weren't sleeping in the same room as one another, and this was cause for slight insomnia.

At first she tried typical things to aid her slumber. Pacing. Reading. Warm milk. Relaxing music. The Pokemon Lullaby, as Dave had suggested. And when she finally ran out of ideas, she decide she would at least make use of her time.

And so, retrieving her Pokegear, she sends a call to a friend of hers, hoping it would be enough to wake him from whatever slumber he is in.]]

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[heirconditioner.livejournal.com]

[Yup, John was pretty deep into this whole slumber thing. Really digging the slumber. His pokégear was ringing? He was completely unaware of this and as such is making no efforts in answering the call.]

[It really is a good thing that Casey is never in her pokéball and constantly by John's side. She hears everything with those ears, even late-night phone calls and visits. She shakes John's shoulder. Nothing. She pokes his face. Nothing. She licks his face. Still nothing.]

[Really now John? Casey is disappoint.]

[She bites his finger. That does the trick!]

Ow-ww! Casey! What was that for?!

[Oh, is the pokégear ringing? Yup. Sure is. He can't see the name on the screen, but if they're calling this late it must be something important!]

[Hope you liked listening to the pokégear ring forever Rose. Luckily he's finally answering it now~]

Hello?

[usedtherapy.livejournal.com]

[[If he hadn't answered the first time, she would have simply called second time before making an appearance in person, as much as she didn't want to what with John and Dave sharing a room.]]

Good morning, John. How are you?

[usedwindything.livejournal.com]

Rose? Um...I'm fine I guess? Is something wrong?

[Where are his glasses? He may have lost his glasses. He can't find them. Do you have them Rose? Do you have his glasses? Oh, there they are. Thank you Casey.]

[usedtherapy.livejournal.com]

I am unable to sleep, and would enjoy accompaniment to the library. Of which you will be providing for me.

[[That's right. You have no choice in this matter, John. Sorry.]]

You've five minutes to get ready before I will be at your door, expecting you.

[usedwindything.livejournal.com]

[Just...staring at the digital clock on the bedside table now.]

Rose...it's three o'clock in the morning. Why do you want to go to the library...at three o'clock in the morning?

[He's complaining but, reluctantly sliding out of bed. You may be able to hear the sheets rustling on your end, Rose. Even if you can't, he is definitely getting out of bed.]

[After all, he has -no choice- in the matter and he is well aware of this.]

[usedtherapy.livejournal.com]

That is indeed the correct observation, John. It is three o'clock, and I would like to go to the library because one, I cannot sleep and I know Karkat would not have me inviting you over, and two I am sure there is plenty of studying you could be doing and have yet to perform.

[[She of course is simply gathering her things and writing a note for Karkat in case he wakes up.]]

[usedwindything.livejournal.com]

[Awkwardly getting dressed while holding the pokégear between the side of his face and his shoulder while she's talking. Wow this is difficult. Wait...]

Wait...what does Karkat have to do with anything?

[usedtherapy.livejournal.com]

Well, I am currently staying with him while I obtain a job so I may rent a room of my own. Sadly, during my illness and dealing with Dave, I had no job and therefor ran out of money. So I asked Karkat if he would allow me to stay with him, and he graciously allowed me.

[[And she is heading out the door and down the hall~]]

[usedwindything.livejournal.com]

[...]





Oh.

Well.



...That was nice of him.

[Yeah he's pretty much half dressed and not really making much of an attempt to finish with that right now.]

[usedtherapy.livejournal.com]

....Is there something wrong with that, John?

[[Well she's outside your door soon enough. Better get back onto that dressing thing!]]

[usedwindything.livejournal.com]

No!

No, not at all! Just...wouldn't have expected that.

[Yup. Okay...pants are on now. Where'd his shirt go? Oh there it is. Okay now...socks...they have to be around here somewhere.]

[usedtherapy.livejournal.com]

Oh, I suppose I have had yet to inform you, haven't I? That would make this seem a little odd not knowing.

[[And the next little sentence is said with a definitely smile in her voice.]]

Karkat and I are Moirails, John.

[usedwindything.livejournal.com]

Yeah he...told me about that.

[And pulling on his shoes before walking over to the door and opening it. He'll just wait out--]

[Yeah he totally didn't just nearly jump out of his skin right there. You really should have let him know you were here, Rose! You could have spared him the minor heart attack!]

Geez, you scared me!

[He's totally still talking in the the 'gear. While standing right in front of her. Yup.]

[usedtherapy.livejournal.com]

[[And she'll just smile, replying through the Pokegear, even if only to show him how silly it looks.]]

He did? That is good to know. And I apologize.

[usedwindything.livejournal.com]

[Sheepishly hanging up the pokégear now because this is just incredibly silly.]

Yeah, he did. And it's okay, just next time maybe you could knock? Please?

[usedtherapy.livejournal.com]

I had no wish to wake Dave up, John. Hence why I called rather than came over in the first place.

[[Hanging up hers and slipping it into her pocket, she chuckles.]]

But next time, I will knock. Now, are you ready?

[usedwindything.livejournal.com]

[He's awake and dressed. At three in the morning, that's all the "ready" you're going to get from him.]

Mm-hmm, yep.

[usedtherapy.livejournal.com]

Good.

[[And turning on her heels, she begins heading down the hall towards the elevators, lacing her fingers behind her back.]]

I've already a few topics I know we could use to study, I hope you do not mind this.

[usedwindything.livejournal.com]

[He closes the door and follows along behind her.]

Oh? Like what?

[usedtherapy.livejournal.com]

I wish to brush up on the different Pokemon species, first and foremost, so I may be able to properly plan my future team. You should do the same as well.

[usedwindything.livejournal.com]

That actually sounds like a pretty good idea. Though I still don't see why this couldn't have waited till morning.

[Yet, he's still following her.]

[usedtherapy.livejournal.com]

Because I was unable to sleep, and wanted to spend this time with a friend rather than on my own, thinking. If you would rather not spend such time with me, however, you are plenty free to go back to bed, and I hope you accept my apology for wanting to 'hang' with you.

[[Yup, still snarky. Pretty soon they are walking outside, and Rose is quite happily enjoying the night scenery.]]

[usedwindything.livejournal.com]

That isn't what I meant! I just...

[Where was he going with this? He doesn't really know. It is 3am and how do you brain?]

...it's fine.

[usedtherapy.livejournal.com]

...I'm glad.

[[Library, library. Why are you such a welcoming sight every time she lays eyes upon you?

Holding the door open for John.]]

[usedwindything.livejournal.com]

[Library, library. How did he never notice you before? Really, had it been here the whole time?]

[He looks a little hesitant about entering the library before her. Wasn't this supposed to be the other way around?]

Thanks.

[When in doubt, go with it.]