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mazeofrelationships2018-10-17 10:10 pm
tookashirototheknee) wrote in mazeofrelationships2018-10-17 10:10 pm
Matt and Keith Pre Kerberos PSL
Here be threads for the Matt and Keith PSL. :D YAY?
[It's just Keith and Matt today, since Katie's gone shopping for winter clothes with Mrs. Holt. Keith feels kinda bad, since she was pouting a bit and looked pretty upset that she didn't get to hang out with them...but before they left, Keith could swear she winked at Matt.
Something's going on, and Keith wishes he could read people better cause if there's some secret about him that he's not in on he'd like to know. Eventually, anyway. Right now he and Matt are eating cold pizza and playing video games. Gunther's lying beside Keith, as he's taken to doing basically any time Keith comes over.]
Something's going on, and Keith wishes he could read people better cause if there's some secret about him that he's not in on he'd like to know. Eventually, anyway. Right now he and Matt are eating cold pizza and playing video games. Gunther's lying beside Keith, as he's taken to doing basically any time Keith comes over.]
[Keith may not open his heart easily, caring and being cared for may scare him, but when someone manages to get past those barriers and make him feel safe, there's no way he's not going to fight for them.
He found Matt being bullied. Nasty words, followed by a punch in the face, and Keith sprang right into action. So what if the guys were bigger than he was? He's fast, he's strong, and he'd rather get his own ass kicked than let anyone hurt his friend. The only reason he didn't do that to a kid he saw laughing and jeering at Katie last week was that 12-year-olds scare more easily when a just-turned-16-year-old from the Garrison glares at them.
Of course Iverson broke up the fight, and to Keith's relief he actually listened when he explained they were giving Matt a hard time. Keith got in trouble, of course, three days' detention, but at least the jerks got it worse.]
Matt, are you okay?
He found Matt being bullied. Nasty words, followed by a punch in the face, and Keith sprang right into action. So what if the guys were bigger than he was? He's fast, he's strong, and he'd rather get his own ass kicked than let anyone hurt his friend. The only reason he didn't do that to a kid he saw laughing and jeering at Katie last week was that 12-year-olds scare more easily when a just-turned-16-year-old from the Garrison glares at them.
Of course Iverson broke up the fight, and to Keith's relief he actually listened when he explained they were giving Matt a hard time. Keith got in trouble, of course, three days' detention, but at least the jerks got it worse.]
Matt, are you okay?
[Matt has no idea what's been up with his sister lately. Every time Keith has come over, she's been extra giggly, even winking at him occasionally. Whenever he tries to ask her what the heck even, she just shrugs with a smirk.
That, however, does not change a darn thing about how much Matt's enjoying just having a chill afternoon with Keith. His feet are up on the coffee table, and he's trying to navigate a tricky spot in the current game, grumbling a bit.
It's not true grumbling, just the fussiness of someone who is tired of this same bit over and over.]
That, however, does not change a darn thing about how much Matt's enjoying just having a chill afternoon with Keith. His feet are up on the coffee table, and he's trying to navigate a tricky spot in the current game, grumbling a bit.
It's not true grumbling, just the fussiness of someone who is tired of this same bit over and over.]
[Keith remembers a few other kids griping about that part of the game. He never got that far, but he can see why they hate it so much.]
Maybe there's a guide somewhere that can help us. I mean, if there's a way to get past that one stupid jump in Super Mario Bros. or a way to beat Air Man...
Maybe there's a guide somewhere that can help us. I mean, if there's a way to get past that one stupid jump in Super Mario Bros. or a way to beat Air Man...
[At the moment, Matt looks a little worse for the wear. The front of his uniform has drips of blood from his nose that might or might not currently be broken. He looks up, obviously embarrassed and frustrated.]
You'd think that people in a space school wouldn't get on someone's case for liking space.
[He snuffles a bit, determined not to truly break down.]
You didn't have to do that, Keith. But... thanks.
You'd think that people in a space school wouldn't get on someone's case for liking space.
[He snuffles a bit, determined not to truly break down.]
You didn't have to do that, Keith. But... thanks.
Hm. Can you grab my laptop over there? You might be able to find a walkthrough. Because this stupid boss just won't die.
[Matt grumbles as he dies yet again on screen.]
Or, maybe we should do something else. Up to you.
[Matt grumbles as he dies yet again on screen.]
Or, maybe we should do something else. Up to you.
I think these guys just wanna be tough macho pilots, they don't care about space.
[He shakes his head, helping Matt stand and draping an arm over his shoulder as best he can. Sadly, Keith is the shortest kid in his class and has yet to hit a growth spurt.
Why do you stick up for the dork anyway?! He just feels sorry for you! one of the bullies yells over his shoulder. Keith turns to flip him off, making a nasty face before turning his attention back to Matt.]
Of course I do. You're one of the only friends I've got, I'd rather get detention forever than let them mess with you.
Besides, you stood up for me when Sanda thought I was the one who started that food fight last week and I wasn't even in the cafeteria.
[He shakes his head, helping Matt stand and draping an arm over his shoulder as best he can. Sadly, Keith is the shortest kid in his class and has yet to hit a growth spurt.
Why do you stick up for the dork anyway?! He just feels sorry for you! one of the bullies yells over his shoulder. Keith turns to flip him off, making a nasty face before turning his attention back to Matt.]
Of course I do. You're one of the only friends I've got, I'd rather get detention forever than let them mess with you.
Besides, you stood up for me when Sanda thought I was the one who started that food fight last week and I wasn't even in the cafeteria.
There's a way to beat him, and I'm sure the internet's got it. [Keith fetches the laptop and hits up Google; there's a lot of chatter about this boss. Guides, begging for help, rants...] Okay, let's see...fire spells, those are supposed to work. And your shield, how much defense does it have forged to it?
[Matt rolls his eyes, but it turns into a glare as the bully yells back.]
For the record, I don't feel sorry for him. He's my best friend, and besides, my reasons are none of your damn business.
Oh, and? He's stronger than your sorry ass will ever be.
[Matt takes a breath, the shouting and letting out the anger helped in a weird way.]
You're my friend, Keith. I'm going to stick up for you. Especially when people are idiots and blaming you for something you were nowhere near.
For the record, I don't feel sorry for him. He's my best friend, and besides, my reasons are none of your damn business.
Oh, and? He's stronger than your sorry ass will ever be.
[Matt takes a breath, the shouting and letting out the anger helped in a weird way.]
You're my friend, Keith. I'm going to stick up for you. Especially when people are idiots and blaming you for something you were nowhere near.
[The guy's about to yell again before Iverson yanks on his arm, telling him he's looking at another week's suspension if he doesn't shut up. For once, Keith is grateful for Iverson, though not as much as he is for Matt's rebuttal.]
Well, it goes both ways. You never did anything to those jerks, and if they keep bothering you, they're gonna have to answer to me.
[He frowns at the sight of the blood.]
Come on, I'll get you to the infirmary.
Well, it goes both ways. You never did anything to those jerks, and if they keep bothering you, they're gonna have to answer to me.
[He frowns at the sight of the blood.]
Come on, I'll get you to the infirmary.
Ok. I got fire, but... my shield's pretty weak. Only one defense level. Maybe I should go back to the last town, I think there was a quest to level it up.
[He goes back to the last town and starts talking to an NPC.]
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to actually go on a quest?
[He goes back to the last town and starts talking to an NPC.]
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to actually go on a quest?
Thanks, Keith. That means a lot.
[Matt wipes his nose with his sleeve again, leaning a bloody streak on his uniform jacket. Sighing, he just winces, leaning against Keith.]
I'll have to call Mom to see if she can bring me a spare top.
[Matt wipes his nose with his sleeve again, leaning a bloody streak on his uniform jacket. Sighing, he just winces, leaning against Keith.]
I'll have to call Mom to see if she can bring me a spare top.
Yeah, that might be a good idea. And there's a forge, if we can get stronger materials.
[Good thing they're not on a time crunch to beat this boss.]
When I was little, sometimes I would. Like having to fly across the galaxy to save a king, or collect sparkling stones to keep a village from burning down. Or even find a mysterious powerful book for whatever reason.
[Good thing they're not on a time crunch to beat this boss.]
When I was little, sometimes I would. Like having to fly across the galaxy to save a king, or collect sparkling stones to keep a village from burning down. Or even find a mysterious powerful book for whatever reason.
[He's still pissed that they managed to hurt Matt, hopefully next time he'll be able to scare them off before they do anything.]
Maybe the nurse can wash the blood out? But yeah, that might be a better idea.
Maybe the nurse can wash the blood out? But yeah, that might be a better idea.
Me too, actually. I've always wanted to be the first person to discover something, and be able to share that discovery with everyone.
[He starts fussing around, getting quest things together.]
Really, I wish I could discover life off of Earth, but I doubt I'd ever be that lucky. It's fun to dream, though.
[He starts fussing around, getting quest things together.]
Really, I wish I could discover life off of Earth, but I doubt I'd ever be that lucky. It's fun to dream, though.
[Keith helps out where he can, pointing out spots Matt might have missed]
That's an awesome dream. And maybe someday you will...I mean, my dad believed there's life on other planets, and Shiro says it's not out of the question. So...just keep dreaming!
That's an awesome dream. And maybe someday you will...I mean, my dad believed there's life on other planets, and Shiro says it's not out of the question. So...just keep dreaming!
Hopefully I can get a shirt before I get demerits for not being in proper uniform.
[Matt sighs. There are a couple instructors who always seem to love to pick on Dr. Holt's kid. It's getting old.]
You... can go back to class, you know. I'll be alright.
[Matt hates when he creates a problem for other people. It's not that he's pushing Keith away, he's just... fussy.]
[Matt sighs. There are a couple instructors who always seem to love to pick on Dr. Holt's kid. It's getting old.]
You... can go back to class, you know. I'll be alright.
[Matt hates when he creates a problem for other people. It's not that he's pushing Keith away, he's just... fussy.]
Nah, it's just review for stuff I already know. I'd rather stay with you.
[He doesn't get that, Matt's a good kid and he always follows the rules. And Dr. Holt's getting sick of it, too, he's mentioned getting Sanda or Iverson to have a word with those instructors if it keeps up.
Maybe he can also get Sanda to stop picking on Keith. But it's not likely.]
[He doesn't get that, Matt's a good kid and he always follows the rules. And Dr. Holt's getting sick of it, too, he's mentioned getting Sanda or Iverson to have a word with those instructors if it keeps up.
Maybe he can also get Sanda to stop picking on Keith. But it's not likely.]
Yeah, Dad says he's pretty sure there's something out there, but he doesn't know where or what.
[Matt just smiles, leaning back on the couch for a moment.]
One day I'll get out there and explore. I just know I will.
[Matt just smiles, leaning back on the couch for a moment.]
One day I'll get out there and explore. I just know I will.
If there is, I know you'll be the one to find it. You're one of the smartest guys in the Garrison, and one day you'll be the guy famous for discovering aliens.
[Keith leans against him, smiling, one of his hands moving to pet Gunther beside him.]
[Keith leans against him, smiling, one of his hands moving to pet Gunther beside him.]
If you're sure. I don't want you to get in more trouble because of me.
[There is a bit of relief in his voice, though. He's really glad to have the company.]
I just... I don't know what it is about me. There's other nerdy people here, but I'm the one who gets the brunt of it.
[There is a bit of relief in his voice, though. He's really glad to have the company.]
I just... I don't know what it is about me. There's other nerdy people here, but I'm the one who gets the brunt of it.
I'm always in trouble, what's a little more?
[Keith shrugs]
I guess people hate you for being related to someone who works here? Kids at my school would get that sometimes, like a girl whose mom worked as a lunch lady or a guy whose mom was the math teacher. And Shiro's the reason I'm even here and he's like my big brother. What's that big word for it...nepotism, yeah. They think us kids with family around get it all even when we don't, so they wanna make us feel bad about it.
[He laughs bitterly]
At least some people like you, though. And some of the teachers. I'd be mad if the whole place treated you as bad as they treat me. No one deserves that.
[Keith shrugs]
I guess people hate you for being related to someone who works here? Kids at my school would get that sometimes, like a girl whose mom worked as a lunch lady or a guy whose mom was the math teacher. And Shiro's the reason I'm even here and he's like my big brother. What's that big word for it...nepotism, yeah. They think us kids with family around get it all even when we don't, so they wanna make us feel bad about it.
[He laughs bitterly]
At least some people like you, though. And some of the teachers. I'd be mad if the whole place treated you as bad as they treat me. No one deserves that.
[Without thinking, Matt wraps an arm around Keith, holding him close.]
Is it bad that I hope you're my pilot when I do? If I make a big discovery, I want you there.
Is it bad that I hope you're my pilot when I do? If I make a big discovery, I want you there.
Still. I know you're always in trouble, but... not because of me.
[Matt sighs.]
Dad told me once that he made sure they judged my application blind, so that no one would think it was just him putting his kid in. I know Katie'll be amazing when she applies, and I'm sure it'll be the same thing.
[He stops, wiping a bit more blood off of his nose.]
I'm just frustrated. I can't win with those guys.
[Matt sighs.]
Dad told me once that he made sure they judged my application blind, so that no one would think it was just him putting his kid in. I know Katie'll be amazing when she applies, and I'm sure it'll be the same thing.
[He stops, wiping a bit more blood off of his nose.]
I'm just frustrated. I can't win with those guys.
Me? I mean, I'm flattered, but Shiro's already the best pilot who ever graduated the Garrison. You'd pick me over him? [Yeah, Keith may be blushing as he leans closer]
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