[Video] 10th Page | Filtered Heavily From: Jane and John (Backdate: March 6)

[hoperaider]

[Looks like Jake is contemplating on his four badges when the feed turns on. He glances up at the camera and frowns a little.]

It's a while yet before I challenge the next gym, but what's Olivine's Gym like? I've gathered that she uses Steel-types, and I've got Pokemon with the type advantage. I guess what I want to know is if there's any on her team I should watch out for?

[After his battle with Morty, he's gotten pretty cautious about these Gym Leaders.]

Oh! And I know it's a while off, but John and Jane's birthdays are April 13th! I'm not sure where the party will take place until it gets closer to the date, but it'd be ace if friends of theirs could make it for the celebration! However, I want to make it a surprise party for them, so if we could keep it on the down low, that would be exceptionally helpful.

[Filtered to: Dave, Bro, John, Rose, Jade, Terezi, Val, Other Father, Aradia, Sollux, Karkat, Kanaya, Dirk, Carmen(?)]

[He's...kind of nervous about this, wow. It's like facing both immediate and extended family and...wow scary.]

A couple of you might not care much, but I thought I'd include you in on it anyway. Dirk, too, so he can jump in whenever like the ninja he is. Um...sooo...Dirk and I are dating. [Blasted blush go away.] As of today, in fact. That's a thing that happened. ...yeah.

[Filtered to: Jane; Backdated to before this went up because Jake's mun forgot all about cause and effect]

Um. Can we talk? Face-to-face? Somewhere?

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[healium]

Sure thing!
I'm almost done with my shift at the department store,
so I'll meet you at the center?

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[hoperaider]

Sure!
Ill see you then!

bout twenty minutes later

[healium]

[She'd have easily made it over to the center within ten minutes, but there was some nagging feeling that something was going to change. Really, what with the dead horse still lingering about, there.. had to be an ending somewhere, right? Taking her time half hiding out in the department store bathroom before taking a deep breath, Jane fussed with her hair out of nervousness, stared at the mirror and finally stepped out to finish the walk to the center.

Approaching and slowing her steps, she had a moment of hesitation, of wanting to let out one of her Pokemon to simply stand there with her, but instead sucked it up and just lifted her hand with a small greeting.] Hey, Jake.

[hoperaider]

[He smiles tentatively at her. None of his Pokemon are here just because he thinks that might not be the best way to have this...conversation.]

Hullo, Jane!

[Jake really, really doesn't want to do this. He wants her to be happy and smiling, but this...isn't going to do that.]

There's...no sense in beating around the bush since I've been doing that for these three months already. I, um, I reached a decision and....

[He takes a deep breath.]

And I really, really want you to be happy, Jane, because you're a really amazing young woman! I just...I don't think I'm the right person who can do that for you, s-so....

[Jake scuffs the ground with his shoe and hangs his head.]

I'll...I'll understand if you don't want to remain here or stay friends with me. I mean, if you don't want me to talk to you or anything like that, I'll completely understand and respect that wish....

[healium]

[It hurts, there's no doubt about it. It feels a little too calm for a moment, to simply fold her hands together while he speaks and even when he looks down and drags his shoe on the ground and really, no words come to mind at first. Breathing in deep through her nose and shaking her head, she's at least quick to answer one thing.]

No. We're.. we're still friends, Jake. Of course I want to still talk to you and be friends, I.. [She misses her Dad more than anything right now. To go home from this and curl up in her room, and have Dad come up to just sit with her and hold her and let her cry it out. Pushing her glasses up and making an act like she's got something in her eye, she wipes them both quickly.]

I do think I need to go away for a little though. Just to adjust and all. I really do.. [Pausing, quieting, Jane tries to look at him and can't get any further than his shoes. It takes her a minute to continue, but she manages to get the words out while avoiding downright crying.]

I know you'll both be happy.

[hoperaider]

[Jake's glad that they're still friends, and that she still wants to talk to him. Still, seeing her hurt like this is painful, and he can't help feeling a little guilty.]

Okay. Um, Jane? I...I really do hope you find someone who can make you happier than I can.

[He pauses for a split second.]

Do you have a destination in mind?

suddenly all i can think of is the bachelor

[healium]

Hoo hoo, I.. I'm not even thinking about that right now.

[She simply shakes her head, that 'hoohoo' coming out as nothing but a weak attempt to smile for him, but Jane can't stay like this anymore. Moving and giving a quick hug, she doesn't give him much of a chance to hug back before running past him into the center so she can go to her room.]

I'm sorry, I. I need to go.

jkfdlash

[hoperaider]

[Jake can't do much but stare after her. He wants to go to her and comfort her as a friend, but he knows he can't. He sighs and heads back to his own room.]