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Quinn X. Hatch ([personal profile] technohippie) wrote2011-07-15 08:31 am

17th Fix

[Thanks to being at stage three, Quinn really messed stuff up with his best friend in town. He's wrestling with a lot of feelings that a chill and in-control guy like him never deals with normally, and still being under the secret-blurting effect, really wants to get this off his chest to someone. The problem is that he doesn't know who to go to, and he doesn't really want to start blurting out more secrets and ruining more friendships today. Oh, but he really does want to talk, doesn't he? Thanks, Mayfield.

What Quinn will be up to:

A) In the garage at home, doors open, playing with all his electronics as usual. There's music playing, but it's not blaring this time. The ashtray on his table is overflowing with cigarette butts. Quinn's just making himself look busy, tinkering around with no real goal in mind. He'll be using his technomancy, talking to his electronics about his problems, but they don't really get it.

B) He'll be stopping in to check on his buddy Scott Pilgrim, who, from the last call he made, sounded pretty bad off. Knock knock at 2242 Stevens Road.

C) Out at the grocery store, restocking on cigarettes. And maybe some beer. And keeping his head town to hopefully avoid people! Quinn looking nervous and worried is pretty unusual to anyone who knows him.

D) At night, Quinn's at the park, laying at the grass and looking up at the stars. His laptop is next to him, and he has his headphones phones on and a cigarette in his mouth. This is his best idea on how to shut off both the world and his mind for awhile, but that doesn't prevent anyone from approaching him.

[identity profile] techno-mancer.livejournal.com 2011-07-18 09:12 pm (UTC)(link)
[He flops back down, looking up at the sky.]

Too bad we can't get out that way, right? I wonder what happens if ya just keep soarin' towards space.

[identity profile] techno-mancer.livejournal.com 2011-07-18 09:14 pm (UTC)(link)
[He shakes his head.] That's her, though, right? From the game? I had wondered. I saw some open portals once in town, and I didn't think it was you.

[identity profile] techno-mancer.livejournal.com 2011-07-18 09:16 pm (UTC)(link)
Nothin' so exotic in the Hatch bloodline, far as I know. Grandpa's been around a long time though, so who even knows. He's always tryin' to go and marry us off though, so he's been harpin' on me. Settle down with some nice mage girl. Mages are ageless where I'm from, so I'm not exactly in a hurry, myself.

[identity profile] getsciencedone.livejournal.com 2011-07-18 09:18 pm (UTC)(link)
No, that was her.

[And you know what is really creepy. There's a very strong hint of pride on her face and in her voice.]

[identity profile] weaponsparked.livejournal.com 2011-07-18 09:19 pm (UTC)(link)
Probably the same thing that happens when you try and take the highway out.

... which reminds me, I need to try that sometime.

[identity profile] evers-hacker.livejournal.com 2011-07-18 09:19 pm (UTC)(link)
I've... been okay, I guess, I blurted out about how my- [Covering her mouth again and uncovering it when she's certain she won't try to say it again.]

Er, anyway, I basically blurted out something about my past that I've never really told anybody before over the phones... b-but I've been okay despite that. Now I'm just trying to make sure I don't blurt out anything else. [She gives a sheepish smile and laugh as she rubs the back of her neck.]
ooeeooahah: (Smirk)

[personal profile] ooeeooahah 2011-07-18 09:46 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, there's taking your time, and then there's just playing the field. But if you live a century or so, there's plenty of time. Of course, I'm from a family of long-lived mages on one side and really long-lived poly adherents on the other, so I'm not the most normal person to ask.

[ ...and she forgets about Mayfield being horrible today. Sorry, Quinn. /small>]

Settling down with a nice mage boy isn't an option in your family yet? or a couple of mages to settle in with?

[identity profile] techno-mancer.livejournal.com 2011-07-18 10:38 pm (UTC)(link)
Huh. I'll have to meet her someday, I guess.

[identity profile] techno-mancer.livejournal.com 2011-07-18 10:38 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh man, how sweet would that be - see how fast ya can get yourself goin'?

[identity profile] techno-mancer.livejournal.com 2011-07-18 10:41 pm (UTC)(link)
Boy, girl, mage, not a mage, don't matter much to me. My parents and Grandpa, though? Yeah, they got some things to say on it. My family don't usually seem like the traditional times, but they can fool ya.

[identity profile] getsciencedone.livejournal.com 2011-07-18 10:46 pm (UTC)(link)
You might.

[The smile is suddenly scary again.]

But...if you try anything or if I find out something happened to her and you're responsible... I don't think Caroline will mind if I introduce you to a good friend of mine. His name is 'deadly nuerotoxin' and he just loves meeting new people.
Edited 2011-07-18 22:52 (UTC)

[identity profile] techno-mancer.livejournal.com 2011-07-18 11:07 pm (UTC)(link)
[He gives her a helpful pat on the shoulder.] Sorry, I oughta not ask any more questions, innocent or not.
ooeeooahah: (Hm)

[personal profile] ooeeooahah 2011-07-18 11:12 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, shoot. Ageless in-laws are forever, too.

Daddy's just been worried that I haven't brought anybody home to meet them in... a while.

[ She frowns. ]

Last one I introduced to the family was... six years ago? Has it been that long?
Edited 2011-07-18 23:13 (UTC)

[identity profile] techno-mancer.livejournal.com 2011-07-18 11:15 pm (UTC)(link)
What?! Come on, what would I do to her?! I wouldn't tell her anything, it's only cuz of.... whatever's going on that I ended up blabbin' to you in the first place.

Wait, who's Caroline?

[identity profile] getsciencedone.livejournal.com 2011-07-18 11:19 pm (UTC)(link)
[Damn it.....she's just going to tell you what she thinks of what you're-....]



...She's who I used to be before my mind was shoved into a computer. Now that I remember her she likes to act as my conscience.

[identity profile] techno-mancer.livejournal.com 2011-07-19 01:43 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah. I mean, anything I have long-term makes more sense to be with a mage, thanks to that.

Ha, my family's more surprised when I do bring someone home. Cuz I mean, pretty much everyone breaks up with me fast so I don't usually-- Nng. [GODDAMNIT MAYFIELD.]
ooeeooahah: (Default)

[personal profile] ooeeooahah 2011-07-19 01:52 am (UTC)(link)
Gods, hon - we might be at the opposite ends of the spectrum. You enjoying the mayfly love affairs, and me looking for a forever... hm.

[ This pause, Quinn? It isn't her trying to stop from saying something, it's a thoughtful pause. ]

Would you say that this friend of yours is any different from your other lovers in the past?

[identity profile] techno-mancer.livejournal.com 2011-07-19 01:55 am (UTC)(link)
[WHOA WHAT. Is that in the game somewhere oh god why does he never pay attention to plot] Wait, you mean-- You were a person at one time?! Just just a complete AI?

[identity profile] getsciencedone.livejournal.com 2011-07-19 02:01 am (UTC)(link)
....Yes. Well part of me.

My name was Caroline. I was assistant to the founder of Aperture Science. Cave Johnson.
Edited 2011-07-19 02:01 (UTC)

[identity profile] techno-mancer.livejournal.com 2011-07-19 02:54 am (UTC)(link)
[He shrugs.] I dunno. Ain't even like I haven't liked someone before, or asked 'em out. Far from it. Usually I, ya know, ask first and not just grab 'em by the shoulders tellin' 'em how much I wanna sleep with 'em.
ooeeooahah: (Hm)

[personal profile] ooeeooahah 2011-07-19 03:19 am (UTC)(link)
Hon, how long have you known him?

[identity profile] weaponsparked.livejournal.com 2011-07-19 04:09 am (UTC)(link)
My top speed is around four hundred miles per hour.

[And damn if he doesn't sound proud of that.]

[identity profile] evers-hacker.livejournal.com 2011-07-19 09:09 am (UTC)(link)
[April just smiles and shakes her head.] It's fine, as long you don't ask me questions about my past or my family, it's okay.

[identity profile] techno-mancer.livejournal.com 2011-07-19 11:50 am (UTC)(link)
[He thinks on it.] I dunno, 'bout six months or so now?
ooeeooahah: (Hm)

[personal profile] ooeeooahah 2011-07-19 04:12 pm (UTC)(link)
Hm... how long do you usually wait before asking?

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