foreign [rou & thete & robinton]
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				Title: <strong>foreign [rou &amp; thete &amp; robinton]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>rou</strong> on <strong>12-03-2014, 06:57:46</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://nashvilletvshow.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/clare-bowen.jpg)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br></div>Rinna was terrified. She was precicesly eighteen years, two weeks, and four days of age. Her mother had assured her, when they first moved to Great Britain for her mother’s wedding, that she was free to move back to America when she was old enough to live on her own. Rin was old enough now. But she didn’t want to go back to America. At least not yet.<br><br>And so she wandered around the English streets, biting her lip and rubbing her hands so obsessively that they were starting to chafe. She had an appointment, and she was lost. She pulled out the card where she’d written down their their phone numbers, and hesitantly reached for the device in her pocket. No. She didn’t want them to think her ignorant. She could follow directions. She could find the building.<br><br>If she could just find the <em>street</em> first.<br><br>She was absolutely certain that she’d been in front of this particular bookstore three times already, and even more certain that she should have worn walking shoes.<br><br>Instead, Rinna had worn off-white lace flats and a casual blue dress that fell to her mid thighs. Her feet were starting to hurt. She nearly fell over in relief as she finally found the building she was searching for and rushed inside, knowing she was already a few minutes late. Her light hair fell in messy waves around her shoulders, having been at the mercy of the day’s breeze, and her cheeks were a bit flushed with her effort when finally she knocked on the door.<br><br>She closed her eyes and crossed her fingers behind her back. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: foreign [rou &amp; thete &amp; robinton]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Theta Sigma</strong> on <strong>12-03-2014, 21:28:09</strong>
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				Sarah bounded down the stairs, and thudded against the door, laughing as she collided with it. She fought with the lock, and then opened the door, smiling happily at the girl who stood in front of her. 'Hey! You must be here to view the room, right? Sorry! Come in, come in! We're up the stairs. They're sorta steep, but they get easier when you're drunk. Sort of.' She rambled as she stepped back to let Rinna in. <br><br>There was a small gap between the doorway, just enough for two people to stand, and a set of stairs led straight up, turning to reach a top landing. Sarah stood with her back as close as possible to the wall. She was far from tall, and she had a baseball cap on her head, hair tied in a ponytail through the hole at the back. She was dressed in an oversized hoodie, but the tight jeans she also had on hinted at her slender form. <br>'I swear the place is bigger than this, this is just super tiny.' 
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				Title: <strong>Re: foreign [rou &amp; thete &amp; robinton]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>rou</strong> on <strong>12-03-2014, 22:01:41</strong>
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				Rin was speechless at the startling welcome, and her eyes were wide with surprise. She blinked at Sarah a few times before laughing, a small, nervous sound that comes from a girl looking to live away from home for the first time in a country she didn’t grow up in. She nodded and squeezed her way into the small hallway slash staircase, doing her best to smile genuinely. And as she made her way through, twisting to the side so that there was space and even still brushing against the girl’s hoodie, she realized that Sarah was even smaller than her, by just a couple inches. <em>Good,</em> she thought, <em>I won’t have to feel short.</em><br><br>And then: <em>These stairs really are steep.</em><br><br>She felt a bit rude for not saying hello already, but imagined she’d do so upstairs, when maybe there were both of them, assuming they were both home. Her tongue felt dry, and her hands felt jittery, and as much as she wanted to stay and do this right, she felt as though she was half as likely to bolt back out of the apartment at the slightest provocation.<br><br><em>No,</em> she told herself. <em>You’re here, and you’re staying, and you’re going to be okay.</em>
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				Title: <strong>Re: foreign [rou &amp; thete &amp; robinton]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Theta Sigma</strong> on <strong>12-03-2014, 22:27:10</strong>
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				Sarah closed the door, and led the way up the stairs. She hauled herself up using the bannister, and led the way into the living room, which was the first door in a small hallway. It was a reasonable size, and it looked lived in, but welcoming. Two large comfortable sofas faced the television, one of which had a man sat on it. Two small desks housed a computer and a laptop, and sitting in the corner beside them stood a bookcase, filled with everything from games to DVDs, books, and various gaming paraphernalia. In another corner sat a black electric guitar, with half of a dragon painted on it.<br>She bounced around, turning and holding out her hand. 'I'm Sarah. I'll be the one giving you the guided tour. Unless Ryan' She spoke his name loudly, glancing over there. 'can pull himself from Dark Souls long enough to help out.'
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				Title: <strong>Re: foreign [rou &amp; thete &amp; robinton]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kolya</strong> on <strong>12-03-2014, 22:43:49</strong>
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				Ryan glanced over at Sarah and the woman he assumed was here to view the room and smiled at them. He quickly paused his game, it didn't bother him. This game was going to drive him insane anyway. He put the controller on the couch beside him and stood up, pulling his t-shirt down and wiping his hands on his jeans as he did. <br><br>He walked over to the pair of them stood in the doorway to greet their guest. 'Hi, as Sarah just said, I'm Ryan. It's nice to meet you.' He smiled warmly down at her and held his hand out for her to shake. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: foreign [rou &amp; thete &amp; robinton]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>rou</strong> on <strong>12-03-2014, 22:50:32</strong>
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				Rin looked between the two of them and smiled, trying to remember the courage to speak. She’d make such a fool of herself if she opened her mouth and nothing came out but a croak. She reached out a hand to shake Ryan’s though it made her skin tingle to touch him and her grip was timid.<br><br>“Hi,” she said, horribly self-aware of her accent. She hated being the one with the accent, and she pulled her hand back quickly. She swallowed. “I’m Rin. I think my brother plays that game, Dark Souls? Um. Thanks for letting me see the place. Um.”
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				Title: <strong>Re: foreign [rou &amp; thete &amp; robinton]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Theta Sigma</strong> on <strong>12-03-2014, 23:04:54</strong>
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				'It's no worries! This is the living room. It's kinda spacious, you'd be welcome to put anything out here you wanted... We've got stuff to watch stuff on, stuff like that... I've never really shown anyone around before, so I think I might be talking shit here? You'd be welcome to join us out here, don't have to sit up in your room all the time... Unless you wanted to. I dunno.'<br>She was rambling, that was obvious, and she wasn't entirely sure if she was doing that out of habit, or out of nerves. Both seemed likely.<br>'Okay... So... Room first? Or do you want to see everything else?'
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				Title: <strong>Re: foreign [rou &amp; thete &amp; robinton]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kolya</strong> on <strong>12-03-2014, 23:11:39</strong>
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				Ryan put his hand on Sarah's shoulder. 'There's no need to go through everything so fast, y'know. You'll terrify her.' He took his hand off her shoulder and stepped back, giving Rin some more room. 'I'm sorry, I bet we're crowding you. But, yes, as Sarah said, if this place is to your liking, you'd be free to make yourself at home. Would you like a drink, Rin? A snack?' He poked Sarah gently in the ribs. 'Considering Sarah hasn't asked you yet, I might as well take over the role of the accommodating host.' He chuckled at his little joke.
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				Title: <strong>Re: foreign [rou &amp; thete &amp; robinton]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>rou</strong> on <strong>12-03-2014, 23:15:22</strong>
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				“Oh, no, no, believe me, um, you’re both already quite accomodating, I just. Um.” She clammed up for a moment, certain now that her nerves were showing and praying that they didn’t think her odd or maybe even stupid. “I’m fine. Actually, um. I don’t think a glass of water would hurt. And you can just show me whatever you want to, really, it doesn’t matter what order I see it all in, right?”
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				Title: <strong>Re: foreign [rou &amp; thete &amp; robinton]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kolya</strong> on <strong>12-03-2014, 23:22:57</strong>
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				'Righto. One glass of water comin' up.' He clapped his hands together before turning on his heel and walking into the kitchen on the other side of the living room. He returned shortly after with a cold glass of water. 'By the way, I know how nerve racking this can be, meeting strangers in their own home. If you have any worries or need some time to think don't be afraid to say anything.' He said as he handed the glass to her. He stepped back and glanced at Sarah before carrying on. 'Feel free to sit down if you want, there's no rush and you've probably walked miles to find this place!'
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				Post by: <strong>Theta Sigma</strong> on <strong>12-03-2014, 23:29:23</strong>
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				'Oh yeah, yeah. Relax. Sorry. I feel kinda bad just jumping in, now...' She grinned stupidly, shaking her head.
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				Title: <strong>Re: foreign [rou &amp; thete &amp; robinton]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>rou</strong> on <strong>12-03-2014, 23:34:27</strong>
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				Rin was sure that if she waited any longer to see the apartment, she’d explode.<br><br>“No, it’s all right, thank you for the water, I’m up and standing now and it was a bit of a walk but I’m not really all that tired. Um. But thank you, both of you, really, you’re so kind.” She bit down on her tongue, trying to stop the wave of words falling out of her mouth so she could catch her breath. Even if Ryan was being understanding, he’d definitely noticed how awkward she was being. She took a drink of her water and forced a smile, and told herself that it’d get better.”
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				Post by: <strong>Theta Sigma</strong> on <strong>12-03-2014, 23:41:27</strong>
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				'Cool. Okay. So, right. We'll go through to the room, because that's the biggest factor, I guess. If you'd like to follow me...' Sarah said, leading the way back out into the hallway. She led Rin through a door opposite the kitchen. It was a double sized room, a double bed sitting in the corner and a small desk already built and sitting beside the bed. <br>'We've been using this as a spare... It's not massive, I know, but it's clean... The bed would be yours, that little desk you're welcome to, too... And you'd be free to stick stuff up on the walls. We'd be cool with that. It's a quiet road... I mean, sometimes you get kids shouting late at night, but nothing too bad, y'know?'
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				Title: <strong>Re: foreign [rou &amp; thete &amp; robinton]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kolya</strong> on <strong>12-03-2014, 23:46:13</strong>
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				Ryan watched them leave the room and sat back down on the couch. Sarah would do a better job explaining everything better than he could and he didn't want to scare her any more than she already was. He un-paused his game and carried on, sighing at the prospect of having to get through this particular grueling phase of the game. He could hear Sarah's voice through the wall, describing the room for Rin. He paused his game again, he decided he couldn't be bothered with this right now and turned off the console, switching the input so the TV was on, leaving it on BBC One. He stood up and stretched, occupying himself with the TV until Sarah was finished.
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				Title: <strong>Re: foreign [rou &amp; thete &amp; robinton]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>rou</strong> on <strong>13-03-2014, 00:09:01</strong>
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				“Um,” she said again, looking around the room and taking it in. “So you mean, I have the whole room to myself? I mean, not that that’s a big deal, I don’t need a whole room, I’m just trying to make sure I’m not misunderstanding you, um, that could be really awkward and I don’t want that to happen and I think I’m going to stop talking now. I mean. It looks nice. Everything does, so far.”
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				Post by: <strong>Theta Sigma</strong> on <strong>13-03-2014, 00:14:30</strong>
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				'Yeah! The whole room is yours. Mine and Ryan's is down the hall. I mean, the bathroom is shared... If that's okay. But this is yours, all this space.'
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				Post by: <strong>rou</strong> on <strong>13-03-2014, 00:20:54</strong>
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				“Um, yeah, that’s great.” She waited for a moment. There was plenty of space in here, and she didn’t have that much stuff, so she assumed that really the location and the room and everything else would be good and fine. She was a little wary about living co-ed with another guy, but...<br><br>“So you and Ryan. Um. You guys are like... I mean, you share a bedroom?”
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				Post by: <strong>Theta Sigma</strong> on <strong>13-03-2014, 00:27:27</strong>
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				'Oh, yeah. Yeah, we're a couple. I should've mentioned that. Sorry. I mean... It's a new thing. I've known him for years, but... We decided to give it a go... Finally. But that's a whole different story.' She grinned slightly. 'So this is the room, Uh... As for the kitchen... We've got all the um, regular kitchen stuff, which you'd be happy to use. Got the bathroom a little down the hallway, shower... We have like, the smallest bath in the history of the world....'
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				Post by: <strong>rou</strong> on <strong>13-03-2014, 00:32:57</strong>
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				She was a little bit relieved. She didn’t want to have to worry about, well, things, and feelings, and anything of the sort, because typically couples didn’t get involved with their roommates, right? So she smiled and nodded, murmured a courteous congratulations.<br><br>“I, um. I do like to cook sometimes, so I mean. I don’t know that I’m good at it. But I do.” They made their way out of the bedroom and back into the living space. “And I mean it’s okay about the bath. About anything really. I’m not claustrophobic, maybe that’s a bit surprising. Everything looks nice. And comfy.”
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				Post by: <strong>Kolya</strong> on <strong>13-03-2014, 00:39:22</strong>
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				Ryan heard them coming back in, their voices travelling from the hall into the room. 'So, it's all good, then?' He asked her, smiling at her. 'Don't feel like you need to decide now, though, take as long as you like. No pressure.' 
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				Post by: <strong>rou</strong> on <strong>13-03-2014, 00:56:50</strong>
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				“It’s all good,” she said, smiling. “I might wait to decide. Just, um, in case something else comes up. I don’t want to like, have to confuse you guys. But I think it looks good. I mean there’s plenty of room and you guys aren’t a total mess which is nice and it all looks cozy and. Yeah.” She lifted a hand to scratch at the back of her head. “Do one of you play guitar?” she asked.
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				Post by: <strong>Theta Sigma</strong> on <strong>13-03-2014, 01:03:32</strong>
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				'Yeah, that's me. I'm in the process of painting it to look cooler. I'm not in a band or anything cool. Sadly.'
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				Post by: <strong>rou</strong> on <strong>13-03-2014, 01:16:42</strong>
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				She smiled over at Sarah. “I have a ukelele,” she told her. “But I haven’t been playing it for very long. I think it’s cool that you play something, band or not.” She looked to Ryan. “What about you? Do you like, play any instruments or do anything artsy?”
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				Post by: <strong>Kolya</strong> on <strong>13-03-2014, 01:23:13</strong>
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				'Yeah, well, it's not an instrument or artsy but I'm a photographer. It's also my job. I specialise in nature and still life but I'm looking to build my portfolio with more varied subjects.' 
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				Post by: <strong>rou</strong> on <strong>13-03-2014, 01:39:59</strong>
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				She laughed, shrugging her shoulders a little bit. “Photography is artsy,” she told Ryan. “It’s very artsy. Just don’t. Um. You know. Point a camera in my direction. I’m as scared of them as if you were pointing a gun at me.”
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				Post by: <strong>Kolya</strong> on <strong>13-03-2014, 01:44:36</strong>
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				Ryan chuckled. 'Don't worry, I <em>never</em> take photos of anyone without their permission. Well...' He shrugged. 'Except Sarah. I like irritating her. Don't I, dear?' He smiled as he glanced at Sarah.
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				Post by: <strong>Theta Sigma</strong> on <strong>13-03-2014, 01:46:38</strong>
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				She stuck her tongue out at him, grinning slightly. 'He's a twat. You learn to live with it.'
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				Post by: <strong>rou</strong> on <strong>13-03-2014, 01:52:31</strong>
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				She giggled just a little bit, the corners of her mouths reaching up to her cheekbones. It was always funny, <em>always</em>, hearing someone use the word ‘twat’ in normal conversation. But more than that, their friendliness put her at least a little more at ease.<br><br>“Well maybe I will,” she said with a slight nod of her head. “Um. Learn to live with it, I mean. You two are really nice, and the rent’s the cheapest I could find anywhere near the school and all of that. Um, thank you guys so much for the opportunity. I really appreciate it.”
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				Post by: <strong>Theta Sigma</strong> on <strong>13-03-2014, 02:00:46</strong>
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				'Are you serious?' Sarah grinned. 'It's no problem! If you need a hand moving anything in, we'd be happy to help. Ryan will be needed for manly heavy stuff. I need you to sign a few forms for me as a formality, and we need to discuss how rent will work for you. If you want to pay it in a lump sum, or do half every fortnight or whatever. Whatever will work best for you. That stuff can come later, though. I think the only rules we have really is no smoking inside... And like, I know it's none of my business, but if you're gonna be out overnight let me know cos I'll worry otherwise. But that's just a thing. Yeah.' She said with a shrug.
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				Post by: <strong>rou</strong> on <strong>13-03-2014, 02:13:52</strong>
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				“Um,” she said again, scratching her forehead for a moment, her eyes crinkled by her smile. “I guess that’s easy enough to remember. I don’t smoke, anyway, and I don’t think I’ll ever really be going anywhere except.&nbsp; Well. I mean. We can talk about this stuff later, I think. Or now. It really doesn’t matter. Um. Right. Papers?” She laughed again. “I guess I’ll take them home with me and look through them?”
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				Post by: <strong>Theta Sigma</strong> on <strong>13-03-2014, 02:19:05</strong>
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				'Later is cool. That's alright. I'll go grab the papers... If you have an issue with anything in there let me know and we can sort it out together, because I wrote them and I can easily change them.' She said with a smile, and then she slipped off into her and Ryan's bedroom, returning a few minutes later with a small pile of papers.<br>'Just boring legal stuff. Covers your arse and our arses. Also some stuff to be signed to add you into the insurance... As I said, it's all boring stuff.' She said as she handed it over.
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				Post by: <strong>rou</strong> on <strong>13-03-2014, 02:46:47</strong>
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				“Arses covered,” she replied cheerily, her American accent making the word sound horrendously misplaced in her mouth. She lifted the papers proudly in front of her for a moment, and then she felt as awkward as she must have looked and put her arms back down by her sides. <br><br>“I guess I should, um. Get going now. So I can read things over and think about it? Maybe?”
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				Post by: <strong>Kolya</strong> on <strong>13-03-2014, 02:53:51</strong>
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				'Yeah yeah, definitely, but you're welcome to stay for a while, if you want, but that's up to you.' Ryan smiled. 'Sorry, I don't want to come off as creepy. I just don't want you to think we're kicking you out or anything...' He scratched his head and looked away in embarrassment. He cleared his throat and looked back to her. 'Take as much time as you like to think it over and you have our number if there's a problem. If not, it'll be somewhere on the forms.' 
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				Post by: <strong>rou</strong> on <strong>13-03-2014, 08:11:33</strong>
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				“Oh. Oh! No, it’s not creepy. I don’t know. It could be…” She wanted to get out, if she was being entirely honest with herself. She didn’t like this, being too close to other people, for too long at a time. But if she was really going to make this commitment; if she was going to <em>live</em> with them, then she’d have to know that she could be near them.<br>“It could be a good idea. I just don’t want to overstay my welcome is all. You’ve been so hospitable, you know, with the tour and the glass of water.”
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				Post by: <strong>Theta Sigma</strong> on <strong>13-03-2014, 19:31:21</strong>
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				'You wouldn't be outstaying anything. It's cool, it's all good stuff. You're welcome as long as you like. Have you eaten? Do you wanna sit down? You're really welcome to do whatever you like.'
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				Post by: <strong>rou</strong> on <strong>13-03-2014, 20:23:06</strong>
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				“Right. Um.” She laughed again, setting her water on the counter. “I could do that. I mean, stay for a while. And eat, I guess, if you guys are hungry, but it’s okay if you’re not, I’m fine either way. Um.”
			</dd>
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				Title: <strong>Re: foreign [rou &amp; thete &amp; robinton]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kolya</strong> on <strong>13-03-2014, 20:47:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				'Grand, that's settled then.' He said. He glanced to the TV but looked back quickly, a sudden thought struck him. 'You don't mind takeaway food, do you? It's just that it's the weekend, so we always get something in. It's a lazy day, y'know?' He said, chuckling slightly. 'It's okay if you don't though, we can always make something for you too.'
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: foreign [rou &amp; thete &amp; robinton]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>rou</strong> on <strong>13-03-2014, 21:04:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				“Takeout’s all right,” she said, smiling. “I think I ought to know where the good food is around here, anyway, right?” She set her bag on the counter and smoothed back her hair for a moment. “I mean, um. As long as it’s not anything strange. I don’t think I’d make a good impression on you if I got sick.”
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: foreign [rou &amp; thete &amp; robinton]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Theta Sigma</strong> on <strong>13-03-2014, 21:11:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				'You cool with pizza? We know a great pizza place. There's strange stuff on the menu, but you can ignore it. I'll grab a menu...' Sarah slipped off into the kitchen, and she returned with a small, folded over menu with an oversized pizza on the front. She handed it over to Rin.<br>'Take a look through.'
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: foreign [rou &amp; thete &amp; robinton]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>rou</strong> on <strong>13-03-2014, 21:46:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				“Oh, okay. All right.” Sausages took the menu from Sarah, opening it up and looking over. “I’m not very interesting,” she told them. “I mean. I just like pizza pretty basic. With, um, cheese. Maybe some pepperoni or something? But I always like breadsticks, too.”
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: foreign [rou &amp; thete &amp; robinton]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Theta Sigma</strong> on <strong>13-03-2014, 21:51:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				'Nothing wrong with that. Whatever you like. Miiight have to switch out breadsticks for chips... It's, uh... Not a thing we have on our menus.'
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: foreign [rou &amp; thete &amp; robinton]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>rou</strong> on <strong>13-03-2014, 21:59:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				A blush came over Jenna’s cheeks, and she looked back down at the menu. “Um. Right. That was silly. I’ve never had those with—” She laughed for a moment, but her blush just got deeper. “I know they’re called chips, but I don’t know if I should call them that or if that’s like pretending to be British when I’m not.” 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: foreign [rou &amp; thete &amp; robinton]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kolya</strong> on <strong>13-03-2014, 22:06:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				'Call 'em whatever you like, Jenna. Chips, fries, whatever, they're all delicious and this place does especially <em>fantastic</em> chips.'
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: foreign [rou &amp; thete &amp; robinton]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>rou</strong> on <strong>13-03-2014, 22:10:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				“Yeah,” she said, nodding her head. She supposed that if she really wanted to fit in here, she ought to get used to doing everything as they did. Her American <em>everything</em> made her feel self-conscious. “I. Yeah. Um, I think I might as well give it a go. I’ll do that.”
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: foreign [rou &amp; thete &amp; robinton]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Theta Sigma</strong> on <strong>13-03-2014, 22:17:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				'Cool stuff. Alright, Ryan, I want a calzone stuffed with ham, chicken and peppers, and I want a side of hot wings.' She grinned at him. 'Because you're gonna order for us, aren't ya? Hey, Jenna, we'll get to boss him around. Girls rule, and all that. Yeah?' She said with a wink to Jenna.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: foreign [rou &amp; thete &amp; robinton]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kolya</strong> on <strong>13-03-2014, 22:23:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ryan rolled his eyes at Sarah. 'Sure, babe, whatever you want...' He said. 'Would you like anything else, greedy? A burger, maybe? Why not the whole menu?!' He chuckled. 'Anyway, Jenna, what would you like? Oh and can I get that menu off you after you decide? I need it for the number.' 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: foreign [rou &amp; thete &amp; robinton]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>rou</strong> on <strong>13-03-2014, 22:25:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Jenna laughed again, brushing back a loose hair that had fallen into her face. “Um, trust me, I’m not very good at bossing people around. I’m not a very bossy person.” She smiled at Ryan and handed him back the menu. “So maybe just. Um. Yeah, cheese pizza is good for me, and chips. Nothing fancy.”
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: foreign [rou &amp; thete &amp; robinton]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Theta Sigma</strong> on <strong>13-03-2014, 22:26:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				'I'll go for a burger too. Actually! No, wait! Garlic bread. Please. <em>Babe.'</em>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: foreign [rou &amp; thete &amp; robinton]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kolya</strong> on <strong>13-03-2014, 22:33:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				'Cheers' He said as he took the menu off her. 'Sure, no problem.' He stood up and made his way into the kitchen as Sarah demanded yet more food. He turned to her, frowning slightly. 'No, you're not getting all that! You know you won't eat it all. You can have a calzone with wings and like it. Unless you wanna pay for it, dearest?' He smiled at her, clearly joking with her. He walked into the kitchen to note down what everyone wanted. After ordering the food, he came back into the living room. 'Well, they say it'll be about thirty to forty minutes. If it wasn't for your wings, it would've only take twenty minutes.' He poked her as he walked past her to the couch.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: foreign [rou &amp; thete &amp; robinton]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Theta Sigma</strong> on <strong>13-03-2014, 22:37:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Sarah snorted and stuck her tongue out at him as he headed off, and she listened in, making sure he got the order right. Force of habit, really, not through lack of trust. When Ryan returned, and made his comment, she went to whack him, missing on purpose.<br>Then she turned to Jenna.<br>'So... Hope you aren't starving, basically. We'll go chill with the loser, yeah?'
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: foreign [rou &amp; thete &amp; robinton]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>rou</strong> on <strong>13-03-2014, 22:40:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Jenna smiled, shaking her head. “No, I’m not starving. I’m fine. I can wait. It’s probably better that way. We’ll, um. Work up an appetite while we get to know each other.” Then, as though realizing that her words sounded the mildest bit suggestive, her cheeks seemed to fill with color again. “I’m so awful with words,” she murmured to herself, making her way over to the couch.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: foreign [rou &amp; thete &amp; robinton]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Theta Sigma</strong> on <strong>13-03-2014, 22:50:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				'Hey, it's okay. You're not. And if anyone says otherwise, you point them my way, okay?' She said as she dropped onto the sofa that Ryan was not sitting on. One faced the television, the one he had, and the other was to the left of that one. Both were comfortable and soft, and deep enough to sit on properly. Sarah swung her legs up, patting her side for Jenna to sit down on.<br>'This is the best sofa.'
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: foreign [rou &amp; thete &amp; robinton]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kolya</strong> on <strong>13-03-2014, 22:53:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				'Oh, I see how it is. Do I smell or something?' Ryan put his best hurt face on. 'Sarah, you wound me!' He picked up the remote and tossed it to Sarah. 'Here, you pick, I'm bored of what's on right now and I'm too hungry to decide.' He grasped his stomach in mock agony. He stretched out on the couch. 'More room for me, then.'
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: foreign [rou &amp; thete &amp; robinton]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>rou</strong> on <strong>13-03-2014, 22:56:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Jenna offered them both a timid smile, and held her skirt flat as she took the spot that Sarah offered her. “Do you get like, any American TV here? Like. I’m not asking that we watch any. But I just mean, back in the US we could still watch some British shows. Sometimes.”
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: foreign [rou &amp; thete &amp; robinton]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kolya</strong> on <strong>13-03-2014, 22:59:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				'Nope, none. Well, there are a few sports channels but we don't have them. Other than that, I don't know of any. Do you, Sarah? She's the resident TV expert here so she may know.'
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: foreign [rou &amp; thete &amp; robinton]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Theta Sigma</strong> on <strong>13-03-2014, 23:01:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				'We could get some... If you wanted. I want more channels anyway, so another person here to watch then would be cool. I mean, we get some shows over, but it's mostly all stuff imported later on and on our channels.'
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: foreign [rou &amp; thete &amp; robinton]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>rou</strong> on <strong>13-03-2014, 23:03:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				“No, no,” Jenna said, shaking her head. “I really don’t watch that much TV anyway, and I’d rather watch what everybody here’s watching. I mean. Then there’s at least something else to talk about, not that I’m that much of a talker, either. It was just. I was just curious. Really I’ll watch whatever you watch, I think.”
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: foreign [rou &amp; thete &amp; robinton]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Theta Sigma</strong> on <strong>13-03-2014, 23:13:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				'You might regret that when you find out what sort of rubbish I watch. Seriously, Ryan's right... I'm the expert when I'm home. I adore this thing. You're gonna have a head full of rubbish by the time you're done with a session with me.'
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: foreign [rou &amp; thete &amp; robinton]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>rou</strong> on <strong>13-03-2014, 23:21:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				“I’m sure it’s not all rubbish,” she said, scratching her head in more of a fidget than an itch. “I mean. My mom used to just watch reality TV all the time and I don’t think you can get any more, um, rubbish than that, if I’m being honest. Though I’m kinda hoping you don’t watch reality TV all the time. I mean. Not that it’d be bad if you did. Just. I’m a little bored of it is all.”
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: foreign [rou &amp; thete &amp; robinton]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Theta Sigma</strong> on <strong>13-03-2014, 23:24:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				'I watch it sometimes. I like really crap documentaries about weird murderers and like... Lions in the wild, and rubbish. Oooh, and gameshows. Really crap old gameshows. Films I frequent a lot too, though.'
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: foreign [rou &amp; thete &amp; robinton]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>rou</strong> on <strong>13-03-2014, 23:27:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				For a moment, Jenna sat up a little straighter and her eyes opened wider, her lips curved in a bit of excitement. “Do you have like those, those obstacle course game shows where you get to watch people get knocked into the water and things like that? I mean. Not that I like watching people get beat up, um. But I like watching people in lots of padding get beat up.”
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: foreign [rou &amp; thete &amp; robinton]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Theta Sigma</strong> on <strong>13-03-2014, 23:30:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				'Yeah! We have a crazy one brought over from Japan and it's mental. It's so crazy. It's really cool. Oh seriously, if you've never seen this, you have to watch it!'
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: foreign [rou &amp; thete &amp; robinton]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>rou</strong> on <strong>13-03-2014, 23:33:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Jenna nodded her head, her smile growing again. She knew it was one of the silliest things she could possibly love to watch, but even still it never failed to entertain her. She turned her head and shot a look at Ryan, as though asking for his permission, but even still her look was pleading. “Is that all right with you?” she asked?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: foreign [rou &amp; thete &amp; robinton]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kolya</strong> on <strong>13-03-2014, 23:40:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ryan slowly took his gaze off the TV to look at Jenna. 'Sorry, what did you say? I wasn't paying attention.' Ryan looked a little abashed. 'I'm just not one to eavesdrop on someone's conversation.' He cleared his throat.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: foreign [rou &amp; thete &amp; robinton]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>rou</strong> on <strong>13-03-2014, 23:51:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Jenna laughed. “I wouldn’t really consider it eavesdropping,” she told him, for once starting to feel a little comfortable. It was a good feeling. An unusual feeling. “We’re all in here sharing the TV, I think we can share the conversation, too. Um. We were going to watch some Japanese game show that’s really crazy apparently, is that all right with you?”
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: foreign [rou &amp; thete &amp; robinton]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kolya</strong> on <strong>13-03-2014, 23:53:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				'Oh, oh yeah, that's fine. It sounds... interesting. Anyway, Sarah's got the remote.'&nbsp; He pointed to the remote, lying forgotten next to Sarah on the couch. 'Although I think she forgot she has. She always does that.' Ryan rolled his eyes again. 'Memory like a sieve, haven't you?'
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: foreign [rou &amp; thete &amp; robinton]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Theta Sigma</strong> on <strong>13-03-2014, 23:55:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				'Shit, what? Do I?' She scooped it up and started to flick through the channels. 'So whilst I find this... You're a student, right? Jenna?'
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: foreign [rou &amp; thete &amp; robinton]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>rou</strong> on <strong>13-03-2014, 23:58:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Jenna laughed at their little back and forth, and nodded. “Um. Yeah. Well, almost. I haven’t started yet, but I think the semester starts soon. Or, whatever it’s called. I don’t know if they’re semesters here. I really don’t want to be nervous about it but I think that’s impossible considering I’m me.”
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: foreign [rou &amp; thete &amp; robinton]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kolya</strong> on <strong>14-03-2014, 00:02:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				'I think anyone would be nervous going to a new Uni in a different country. It's going to be nerve racking but exciting. Trust me.' He smiled kindly at her before turning back to the TV to watch Sarah flick annoyingly slowly through the channels.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: foreign [rou &amp; thete &amp; robinton]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Theta Sigma</strong> on <strong>14-03-2014, 00:05:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				'Yeah. And if you want any help or support, well, we're here for that. If you even want that from us. I'm willing, though.' She said with a shrug.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: foreign [rou &amp; thete &amp; robinton]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>rou</strong> on <strong>14-03-2014, 00:16:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Jenna smiled, a little bit of color on her cheeks for their kindness. “Thanks. Um. What about you guys? I mean, do you—did you—go to school or anything?”
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: foreign [rou &amp; thete &amp; robinton]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kolya</strong> on <strong>14-03-2014, 00:22:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				'I did a degree in Photography and I'm technically still in school but I don't need to go. Well, not often.' His mouth raised in a slight smile. 'I'm doing a Master's degree right now, but also working full time.' He sighed and lay his head on the back of the couch. 'It's very tiring. Ha.'
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: foreign [rou &amp; thete &amp; robinton]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Theta Sigma</strong> on <strong>14-03-2014, 00:28:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				'I studied music at King's College... And it was cool. And now I do nothing music relate except for play that thing in the corner. I do up really shitty buildings and sell them on for profit now.' She said, pausing on a channel with a particularly good song on.<br>'Hmm...'
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: foreign [rou &amp; thete &amp; robinton]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>rou</strong> on <strong>14-03-2014, 00:31:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Jenna turned her attention towards the tele. The song playing was unfamiliar to her. “I think that’s really cool,” she said. “For both of you. Though, I mean, I guess it’s a shame if you don’t play much music anymore, Sarah. Do you wish that you did?”
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: foreign [rou &amp; thete &amp; robinton]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kolya</strong> on <strong>14-03-2014, 00:37:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				'Trust me, once you've heard her play you won't think it's such a shame.' He said without taking his eyes of the TV.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: foreign [rou &amp; thete &amp; robinton]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Theta Sigma</strong> on <strong>14-03-2014, 00:38:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				'Fuck off! Shut up. He's jealous. I'm good. Yeah, I kinda... I dunno. I'll pick up playing again more so when I get the time again. I'm working on a pretty big project at the moment.'
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: foreign [rou &amp; thete &amp; robinton]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>rou</strong> on <strong>14-03-2014, 00:41:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Jenna laughed again, looking between the two of them. “Um,” she said. “I’d love to hear you play though. Sometime. I don’t mean now, it doesn’t have to be now. But. You know, sometime. I’m sure you’re great, if you went to school for it, anyway.”
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: foreign [rou &amp; thete &amp; robinton]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Theta Sigma</strong> on <strong>14-03-2014, 01:02:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				'I'll do it when Ryan isn't around. I'll play something great for you. I promise. And hopefully you won't think I'm utter shit. You can think I'm shit, by the way, I won't kick you out. Promise.'
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: foreign [rou &amp; thete &amp; robinton]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>rou</strong> on <strong>14-03-2014, 01:15:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				“No,” Jenna said, shaking her head. “I couldn’t possibly think that you’re bad. I mean it. Unless you completely flunked out of school. And you didn’t, right?” She offered a wide smile, shrugging her shoulders.
			</dd>
		</dl>
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