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[filthyworld]

[ There's a few things flashing through Tate's mind as he records--none of it good, but his face doesn't show that. Instead, it's a gentle lift of his lips in an odd, almost hesitant smile. If he's playing the suburban is fit he might as well act the part. Luckily, it doesn't require much--the dazed confusion is genuine, at least. ] We're being tracked, aren't we?

[ He doesn't like it, and that much is evident in his tone--but it's surprisingly even, and he leans back, huffing bangs out of his eyes. ] Still bullshit. Where I'm from the worst thing you have to worry about is whether or not you're popular in high school.

[ And again, a lie, but Tate settles for glancing down and picking at an imaginary thread in his jeans. This isn't the house and that suits him fine. What he still finds strange is that he can leave. He's free to roam the world, and leave when he can, and he falls silent for a few moments. ]

I'd like to go to a beach. We're in Florida, so--that should be pretty damn simple. [ Shrug. ] Which one is the quietest? Though I guess it'll ruin the purpose of being a quiet beach if you tell me. Moderately quiet, then? [ It sounds stupid coming from his mouth, but he sighs. ]

Library would be nice, too.

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[demonspawn]

Let's not even talk about high school.

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[filthyworld]

Sucks no matter where you are, huh?

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[iampretty]

I wouldn't know if it's quiet, but Google says that there's a beach not too far from here.

[and directions to the nearest beach are attached! also, Hans looks way too pleased at having Googled something.]

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[filthyworld]

Just got to wait for night, I guess. [ Huh. ] You look awfully happy about it.

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[attractedtodarkness]

[No. That was the only thought that passes through her mind. It takes her a long time before she replies. She even ignored the network for a while in hopes that both the message and the name is a mistake. A hallucination. But it isn't.]

Tate?

[her tone is accusatory, angry, and surprised all at once. Her hands are shaking slightly as she holds up the camera]

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[filthyworld]

[ Violet. He tries not to perk up, tries his best to look neutral. It's hard--his brow lifts and his chin tilts upwards, just a tad, and he has to wonder if this is some kind of cheap trick. ]

Violet.

[ There's no question to his voice--it doesn't matter if it's real or not because Violet is Violet, and if she's here she's here. It's that same logic that causes him to lean forward just a tad.

Where are you? [ Because the best way to talk to her--to hope she won't send him away again--is to act like nothing's wrong. ]

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[That tone. It's pretty unmistakable.]

Bad news?

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[incorporated]

You're not used to being tracked? Goodness, why not?

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[filthyworld]

I don't live in 1984, maybe?

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[bulwank]

Even without the mark in our wrists, it's safe to say they have their eyes on us at all times.

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[filthyworld]

[ He looks about as happy about it as Tate does. ] No one's found a way to jailbreak it?

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[humanistic]

If the most dangerous places you're visiting is the beach and the library... then you're going to bore anyone thinking of keepin' an eye on you.

[More amused than judgmental, really. Quiet is good.]

Someone tell you you're being tracked, or did you get to that one on your own?

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[filthyworld]

[ Quiet. If he thinks he's quiet and boring then Tate can do what he wants, and that causes him to smile and pick at the thread in his jeans a little more. ]

That's how it always happens in books and stuff, right? Shiny numbers means you're being watched. If it glows there's like a bug in it or something, right?

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[aggressiveapathy]

Who the hell goes to the library.

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[filthyworld]

There's got to be some reason it's still open. What's wrong with libraries?

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[yourpiecenow]

[... oh, hell to the fucking no.

this is not happening again.]

Jesus fucking Christ, I think I am crazy.

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[filthyworld]

[ He crooks a brow, blond hair temporarily in his face as he cants his head to the side. ]

There's probably medication for that.

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[attractedtodarkness]

Let me guess. He looks like someone you know too.

[exactly the kind of information she needed. really]

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There's a nice library in town. I think it'll fit quiet. Beach wise, stay away from the larger cities and you should be all right on that front.

[But she hasn't experienced the beach too much herself.]

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[filthyworld]

Yeah, I liv--used to live in LA. It's not a very quiet place. [ Frown. ] But hey--thanks. It's kind of weird to be welcomed.

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[themediator]

The beach. I haven't even been since I got here. [Certain best friends back home would be disappointed in her.]

I only really know the ones from back home. Not here.

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[filthyworld]

Where's back home? [ It's fine, Suze. Just let Tate bother you with questions. ]

[culver]

The library is quiet as long as it isn't children's time.

[filthyworld]

Oh right, kids.
Hopefully they won't steal my copy of the Hungry Caterpillar.

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[notdaredevil]

There's certainly a decent library. Not as good as New York's, but you can't have everything. And quiet beaches, although I'm afraid I can't tell you mine, as I might need a date spot again sometime in the future.

But I'd head north, if I were you.

[Away from the more crowded tourist towns.]

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[filthyworld]

You don't look like the kinda guy that needs a date. [ It's blunt and obtuse, as normal teenagers are wont to be, and he honestly doesn't mean to hurt the other's feelings. At least, that's how he hopes it comes out as. ]