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( ever since Faith put the fear of potentially hurting a quota partner in her head, Buffy's mind has been...well, a mess. she's spun countless scenarios, twisting them all into what-ifs she doesn't want to ever see happen to the people she's already come to care about. and after her first, and, god willing, last time at the SLUT center, Buffy's decided to ask for help...

...from a friend. )

i was thinking about what you said about quota partners and how some of them could get hurt if i wasn't careful
and while i know there are other people in the city with strength to match our own, i don't know many
or trust many

which brings me to my question

. . .

would you mind helping me worry a little less, when having to make quota?

MEET CAITLIN SNOW! YOU TWO SHOULD TALK ABOUT STRAP-ONS!

Hi, Faith. It's Fraser.

[There are three sharp knocks at the door. If there's an ability to look out into the darkness, a familiar figure in a suit is standing there with one hand behind his back, his expression neutral.]

i stopped by your apartment earlier but you weren't there
so consider this the same thing
re: me checking up on you after everything big red caused

Faith, would you like to come over for lunch? I can make whatever you want.

Hi, Faith. How are you?

[ He sends a picture of Diefenbaker looking goofy, tongue lolling out. ]

hey
can i ask u something

[It's clear she's talking to her from one of the shitty apartments in the Down. Rick is out, so this feels a little less embarrassing, but not much. As soon as she starts talking, it's very fast, almost run together fast but still intelligible.]

Hey, so don't hang up on me, although I wouldn't blame you if you did. That night at the bar I wasn't at all myself. Fucking city had me convinced I'm like...the biggest prude in the whole world, and I'm the exact opposite of that.

You were fucking luscious in those pants, and this has been haunting me ever since I came out of it, but I was so damned embarrassed...

[She finally pauses for a breath.]

Anyway, hi, I'm Cinder, and I'd love to meet you as the real me. I promise I'm not some rude choad.

Hi Faith. It's Bela. One of Dinah's friends?

Do you remember several months ago when we texted about a threesome? Well, I'm cashing in on that now.

Except you'll need to give me a week as I'm in jail.

Faith? I've kinda got something to tell ya...

[There's a beat, and Dinah swallows hard.]

Something happened my first night at Scratch. Something bad.

the whole insincerity thing has the network going wild, so who the fuck knows when or if this will get to the intended recipient

but this is andy young and i wanna know when ur birthday is thx

[ The Monday after they return from Insincerity, Faith gets a text from Kazu with an image attached. ]

[ He saw the call-out post. ]

Hey, you want some company? Talking optional, drinking also optional, torn on whether chocolate and snuggies should be mandatory.

(a snuggie is a blanket with sleeves)

Come to the beach. I'm waiting for you. There's booze.

And me

Please come

Is there somewhere we can meet? I want to talk. Just talk. If you think this is a trap, bring a weapon or whatever. I don't care.

[Not that he's expecting this to be anything but awful and uncomfortable. It still needs doing.]

we need to talk. usual spot. 6pm. I'll be waiting.

[Dinah's not sure if she's excited or nervous. She feels alive with energy, like every nerve is buzzing inside her. She's not sure if Faith will want to join, or be done with her, but today's the day.

She's waiting on the beach for Faith by a roaring fire. Between the crackle of the kindling and the crashing of wave on rock, Dinah's hoping they won't be overheard. When Faith comes, she pats the log beside her.]

Hold me?

( Buffy has typed and erased this message close to a hundred times before finally sending it. )

hey
i was wondering
are you free later on today?

Faith? Hi. I'm Jesus. I was wondering if we could chat in person?

Hi, Faith. How are you?

[Faith receives a festively wrapped bottle of whiskey with a single gardenia tucked into the bow as a clue. It's signed only, "Season's greetings from the Christmas Elf" and has a kissy face drawn crudely on the inside of the card.]

Faith? I... I dunno if I'm shouting into the void. I've not seen you since I've come back. I don't know if you're even here no more. But if you are?

Faith? I love you and I miss you and I'm so sorry I disappeared.

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ONCE YOU'VE BEEN BOMBED, YOU HAVE TO BOMB 8 OTHER PEOPLE! IF YOU GET BOMBED AGAIN YOULL KNOW YOUR REALLY SEXY!!1 IF YOU DIFFUSE THE SEX BOMB CHAIN, YOULL SUFFER A VERY UNSEXY BRAIN INJURY! BOMB WHOEVER YOU THINK IS SEXY!!

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hey. orgy at swallow wood (my place) on oct 21, courtesy of my beautiful friend margo. the theme is halloween, so costumes are required. +1 allowed but they must be hot. hope to see you there.

Heads up that I can't make it tomorrow.

[Several minutes later, when she realizes how that sounds:]

Like physically cannot make it. Not I'm saying I can't make it because actually I don't want to and it's easier to skip.

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