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[textualhealing]

[It's video time with Jeff! Why can't he just do text like normal people, you ask? Because then the world wouldn't be able to see his beautiful face, duh. He's at his desk, lounging like a pro with a full glass of scotch held at eye line, managing to look somewhat thoughtful as he keeps his narrowed eyes on the alcohol before him.]

I went home like a month ago. Did one of those away for a day, lived a year things. Kinda makes you wonder what game the Porter's playing with crap like that, some weird ass brand of temptation and torture all in one.

So, real talk here, imPorts... If we all got told they didn't want us any more, that we got 24 hours to decide whether to go home or stay here forever, what would you do? Is what you built up here enough to keep you? Or are you just gonna be counting down the hours to get back and see those you left behind?

Pretty deep stuff, huh?

[He finally looks to the camera, just starting to reach to turn it off, before...]

Oh! And uh, season one of my show is drawing to a close soon. I know you've all been watching it avidly. Gotta start considering my options for next season, so wanna guest star? Got ideas? Wanna be in the crew? Hit me up. Time to make season two even better than the first. [And he's out, with a final, winning smile.]

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Or I could help warm you up.

[:D?]

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[flowerette]

[ Oh, Jeff. ]

With your tongue?

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[textualhealing]

[The most subtle of smooth talking.]

Sure. Or any other body part you want using.

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[flowerette]

It seems having a taste has only served to wet your appetite.

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I always wanted a taste, you know that. I just don't like sharing.

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[flowerette]

But you performed your part so well.

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I don't disappoint. Neither do you. [But sadly threesomes aren't his main interest right now.]

Talk to me, Raina. What's up? We got troubles with a certain L-something-er again?

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[flowerette]

We're fine, Jeff. Honestly. We are.

[ And Raina says it with such sincerity that it seems genuinely truthful. ]

Your concern is touching. And I'm sure he'd be happy to know that you're looking out for him.

[ Because it's not like Jeff is looking out for Raina. It's not like she's the one who is the friend here. Bros before hos and all that. ]

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[textualhealing]

[He believe it. For now. But he knows Raina and Chilton have personalities that are bound to cause more than a few explosive arguments. Chilton is argumentative by definition, after all.]

I'm not looking out for him. The guy's old enough and dumb enough to make his own mistakes without someone holding his hand through it. [There's no way he'd risk his own ass trying to drag Chilton out of half the messes he gets into. Except he probably would because he's a sucker for loyalty. Fuck morals. But he'd do it for Raina too, because she's certainly made it onto the list, and not just because of her looks.]

I just wanna see you two make it work. This place isn't made for people to have anything resembling a lasting relationship, so when it happens we gotta embrace every fucking second of it.

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[slightlyoffchilt]

This entire conversation is public, and I am privy to it.

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[flowerette]

He's so invested in our relationship. It's kind of cute.

[ SEE, JEFF. Look at how fine they are. ]

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[slightlyoffchilt]

He values strong emotional connections -- I think that is a newly appreciated value on his part.

You are both highly public.

[Not off the hook!]

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[flowerette]

It's not as though I was being offensive.

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[slightlyoffchilt]

I was not invited into a conversation about me.

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[flowerette]

He made it about you. [ Raina kept trying to change the topic! ] I think he has a crush.

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[textualhealing]

Thanks, Captain Obvious.

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[slightlyoffchilt]

Do not hold public conversations about me if you do not want my observations.

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Observe away, Fred.

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[slightlyoffchilt]

[Chilton proceeds to zoom the camera to focus in on his eyes.

Big Brother style.]

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[textualhealing]

[Just this face and a tiny wave. :D]

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[flowerette]

[ Her brows twitch together in brief surprise at that confession. Because Raina certainly didn't expect it from Jeff of all people -- flirtatious Jeff who probably wouldn't have the willpower to say 'no' if she were to come onto him solo. ]

That's very kind of you to say. Especially given your stance on relationships in general.

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[It really doesn't help that Jeff's only just returned from his home with the realisation that people you love can and will go if you don't actually do anything about your attraction. He learnt that lesson a little too late.]

Yeah, you know me. Can't be tied down. Lone wolf. [So bored sounding.]

Anyway. If you two aren't at each others throats then I guess that's a bonus.

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[flowerette]

I told you we weren't, didn't I?

[ Silly, Jeff. Caring about human emotions and relationships and all that. ]

But you know, I said the same thing all of my life. And within a day of arriving, I met Frederick. I don't believe you're immune. The girl of your dreams could be just one port in away.

Or perhaps you're already sleeping with her.

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[textualhealing]

No offence to you, Bela, or any of the natives, but that's definitely not the case.

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[flowerette]

[ LOL oh. Honey. No. ]

You say that as though you falling for me wouldn't be the absolute worst thing in the world.