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[Leela Marie Cavanaugh]

Small talk big thoughts

Gonna tell them all just what I want

Beaming as Din expressed he was happy to have met her. He didn’t have to say anything else she since she could pick up on this thoughts. Not to mention she felt the same way as he did that they had met. She also had never run in to a situation that was as perfect as this. Their minds were meshing wonderfully and she didn’t have to search anywhere to figure this out. It was just an instant feeling once she had connected to his mind. It was almost as if now they had super axis powers, two minds were always better than one. She wondered if he would like what she had stored in her mind. Pain, hurt, love but she suspected he would have the same in his equally as messed up but wonderful at the same time to be able to read someone else’s emotions and thoughts. It was slight interesting how she would handle never being alone any more but the thoughts invigorated her rather than shying away from them.

“Really I never would have guessed, but it makes sense. When I was a child I learned the times tables by songs, well one through ten. The rest I had to learn on my own not really putting them in to song but I know what your saying it was easier to remember in a song then just trying to out right memorize them with no helpful tools.”

She saw a girl sitting down playing a violin as he began to explain that they had been best friends. As they grew up she distanced herself not wanting to be associated with him for being strange and different. Leela frowned at this at how people were just so hurtful to get themselves ahead to be popular or less weird. It never made sense to her and memories began to surface in her mind again about the earlier memory of her friend. Although it was a completely different situation it made her mind stumble to that. She heard him sound disappointed at the end, which made her bite her lip. She just wanted to hug him and tell him it was stupid and childish but figured he all ready knew. It just didn’t make the disappointment go away. And she had no way of telling him other wise since it was his feelings. She couldn’t change those and figured he wouldn’t want her to feel any pity since to Leela that was the worst.

“I’m sorry, at least you were friends for a while even though she couldn’t get past the barriers of social pressures probably by others.”
Leela was happy when she noted his change of mood when she brought up they could in fact karaoke. She laughed as he mentioned that he might not even sound good. But wasn’t that the whole point of karaoke sounding like a fool but still having fun? Plus they hadn’t even tried who knows in thoughts he might sound as amazing as the best singer in the world. She wasn’t even sure what she sounded like but figured it would sound just like her singing maybe even a bit better. Due to some notes may fall flat in real life but through thinking nothing could ruin it.

“Well obviously we should try and if it’s en epic failure only we would know. It could be our dirty little secret. No one would be the wiser except you and me. Which is the best way to keep a secret. Not that it will really have to be kept a secret.”

She laughed and amusement covered her face as the thoughts of them singing crossed her mind. Listening in to his thoughts she couldn’t help but feel delighted. She couldn’t help but feel a bit nervous to actually try this and he was feeling the same way. This was blossoming in to a wonderful friendship and in a matter of what an hour possibly? What was better than to try something new with someone who actually wanted to? Leela stood up for a moment, she wanted to run around in excitement and yell to the world she had someone she could actually relate to for once! She turned on her heel toward Din on the bench and almost seemed like she was waiting for him. But instead just let her jitters out and stood there. You could see the excitement coursing through her.

“I don’t plan on going anywhere unless I take you with me. Then it wouldn’t be me leaving it would be us leaving somewhere.”

Leela smiled at him knowing this was the answer before it even came out of her mouth. There was no way she was going to let this catch get away from her that easily. Not to mention she would feel terrible if she just up and left. Who else could she explore such a different world with? So for selfish and non-selfish reason’s she wasn’t going to leave this guys side. Leela fidgeted around still thinking about how they could karaoke this was going to play on her mind till they could. She thought about maybe moving away from the bench but there was no one around. Before she could act on what she was thinking Din agreed that there powers felt more pumped than they did before.

“I have to admit I’m liking being around more than I thought possible. It’s weird that we just met because I feel like I’ve known you longer than this. I didn’t even know that this feeling was even possible.”

Finally her mind clicked about the karaoking. Leela didn’t care if this kind of interrupted the flow of things. Because she was random and fun herself and she wanted Din to know how fun she could be. She takes out her phone and pulls up her music and began to play it. Doing a small serious dance (as serious as you can be with back street boys are on) and began to sing in her mind.

“You are my fire.” she puts up her index finger “The one desire.” pulls it back slowly when the song she says desire “Believe when I say I want it that way” shoot on arm in the air and pulling it back toward her. “But we are two worlds apart.” Signaling to Din and herself. “Can't reach to your heart.” Acts like she is trying to get to his heart. “When you say. That I want it that way.” Points to Din and does a twirl. Then slides up to him on the floor looking intent but silly to any one lookers. "Tell me why. Ain't nothin' but a heartache. Tell me why, Ain't nothin' but a mistake. Tell me why I never wanna hear you say. I want it that way.” Looks at Din hoping that after she finishes her part he knows the song or will at least try.

Word Count: 1153
Tag:Din Soliko
Outfit: Jean shorts, Teal shirt, Flip flops
Notes: I honestly couldn't help myself, this is the best song to sing/dance too. Gotta love the backstreet boys!
Lyrics: Color on the walls (Dont Stop)- Foster The People

[Din Era Soliko]

with all the words i say
repeating over in my mind...

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Din had never thought he’d be able to share everything with someone. He had always struggled to communicate and now not only could he tell Leela everything she could also see everything for herself if she wanted to. The mind link had opened his mind to hers and hers to his in a way Din would have never thought possible. He was able to pick up from her mind more than his usual couple memories or images, and all because the link had been made. There was plenty of exploring to do and who knew what it would mean and what it could lead to. He wondered what it would be like to have two perspectives on everything, two views, two opinions and all within his own mind as much as they were within hers. It was going to be quite the interesting concept to explore. Din wondered how it was that two strangers could manage something quite like this.

Din nodded his head in agreement when Leela mentioned learning things by song. My parents did the same with things like my address and phone number. Songs and rhymes help the memory so well…I wish I knew more of how the human mind and brain worked so I could better understand the connection. Din had considered going into standard psychology and biological sciences but he really just wanted to help people and he felt that by becoming a cop he could do that. He could protect people and make the world a better place.

Din had no regrets toward his neighbor with the violin. She had been his friend and he had many fond memories of that before she realized that being around Din made you strange by association. Normal people didn’t understand the stresses of having a unique gift. They feared what they didn’t understand and stayed away from things that broke the norm. It was a common reaction and it was the reason why people always found ways to bully and harass others. Being different should be considered a gift, not a curse and Din maintained the idea of it as a gift, even if he hadn’t been able to use his gift for more than basic communication. And even that had several issues of fear from people as close as his parents. Hell, they had decided not to have more kids because of Din’s gift. They also divorced because of Din’s gift. People like that could never understand, but Leela understood, had her own experiences and was able to see the beauty in what Din could do when even he had lost some of that beauty. When someone told you something was wrong or unnatural over and over you started to believe it.

Din picked up on her memories of her own friend and he chose not to comment on it. It was almost a guarantee that everyone at New World had instances of someone considering them strange, unusual or a freak. It always came back to people fearing what they don’t understand. And even with understanding of where the gifts started…if it was ever made clear, they would still feel the same distrust of those who had been given the chance to be more than just another person.

Din smiled, I value the memories. Most people are weak enough personalities to cave to at least some peer pressure. If she is happy with her life as it is, who am I to say she was wrong? I don’t think she made the right choice on the matter, but if her choice is the one that makes her happy, then I am alright with it. Din didn’t hold it against his old friend. She couldn’t be expected to do something most others would never do. She was human after all, and she may never realize the mistake she made and the friend she lost. But Din tried to remind himself that it was her loss more than it was his own. He looked the positives when he could, though they were often clouded with negatives his own parents had riddled his mind with. Leela seemed like the perfect person to push away those negatives. She was proving to be good for him already.

Din found himself laughing with Leela at his concern that he may not sound good. It was a silly thing to be concerned with. Din wasn’t extremely self-conscious but he did to an extent care about the opinions of others. If Leela didn’t care what he sounded like, Din didn’t need to worry about it. No one else was going to hear him after all. Alright then. If it’s an epic failure only we know. It’s not like anyone is going to ask… Din laughed. There was no reason for anyone to know. Could make for an amusing memory later…

Din’s eyes followed Leela’s face as she stood up, he wasn’t sure at first what she was doing, but he could almost see her excitement. It was like her mind was emitting the feeling, even though Din usually didn’t get emotions from a person. It sort of made sense he’d have an idea of her mood with a bit of her mind imbedded in his own. He smiled as she said she wasn’t leaving unless she took him with her. He couldn’t help the feeling of relief at hearing that. Din was so used to people coming and going that he really just wanted her to stay. In fact, the connection they had made created an even greater desire for her to stay.

Do you think it’s because by linking our minds we now know each other better than we ever could from doing the long social process? I mean the connection allows access to our pasts and our present, so it gives a familiar feel. Din asked. He felt it too and he wondered over and over how it was even possible to get this close with someone he had just met. It felt almost like It couldn’t be true. Even though Din knew it definitely was.

When she started playing the music Din couldn’t help the huge smile that flew across his face as he felt the sheer amusement at seeing her start the boy band dancing. Who didn’t know this song!? You could be a metal head and know this song!! He paid careful attention to her dance moves, keeping the visual vivid in his mind as he heard the lyrics in his head. Mental singing, who’d have ever thought of that!?

Din didn’t miss a beat as the song went to the next verse he sang in his own head. Am I you Fire? Your one desire as he stood up and did the one motion with his hand, feeling completely ridiculous, but at least he wasn’t alone in doing it right? Yes I know it’s too late! But I want it that way! He twirled to her, mimicking the move she used a moment earlier and physically laughing as he started on the chorus. Tell me why, Ain’t nothin’ but a heart ache he motioned toward his heart stepping back and then stepping forward again with the next ‘tell me why’. Tell me why, Ain’t nothin’ but a mistake He swung around dramatically making his hair fly in a circle, his smile quite playful and amused, despite him being slightly embarrassed. He reminded himself he had no reason to be, as Leela as doing it too. Tell me why, I never wanna hear you say He pointed dramatically at her and did the spin again, the exact same motion she made on that part of the song. Before he could get out the last line he doubled over in laughter, his smile as big as it gets.

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•• Outfit • Blue Jeans, a Purple T-shirt and a pair of purple converse.
•• Lyrics • "Echo" By Trapt ••

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[Leela Marie Cavanaugh]

Small talk big thoughts

Gonna tell them all just what I want

Leela happily listened to Din as he told her that his parents did the same thing. She wondered why her parents never did songs like that for her. But she could always ask him to share his memories with her. It was weird even though he could show her the memories any way before; it was now some how different. She couldn’t help but agree she wished she could understand their connection better. At the same time the mystery between them was fascinating. It was like a fairytale and if they knew the workings behind it, it wouldn’t be as fun. Figuring he was more the realistic type of guy. Where she was more of an optimistic lets leave things a great mystery.

“I don’t know Din, would you really want to know how it works? Personally I’m just thankful it did, not that you aren’t. Although I’m sure that we will eventually figure it out, maybe not in the depth that you would like. We can always read up on it though if you really want to know. I mean how hard can it be to read some medical and psychology text books?”

She felt a bit silly feeling so optimistic, shouldn’t they know what was going on with them? Not that they both weren’t ecstatic but what if the connection messed up? There were so many questions floating around her head all she wanted to do was shush them. Unfortunately they weren’t going anywhere and started to pile up, she hated to feel like she didn’t have the answers. Maybe that was why she always had a solution to the problem even if it didn’t go as planned. She shuffled a bit trying to figure out a solution but nothing came to mind besides skip to the library pick up a ton of books and read. She figured that it wouldn’t be so bad if Din were with her reading along as well. Her mind finally let her wander from the problem for a bit as she listened to Din talk about his old best friend. It was true most people did cave to peer pressures she had a couple times in high school.

“You are so much more forgiving than I am. I wish I had that trait; I’m much more hard headed. Forgiving people I think is the worst thing about me. Once I make a decision that’s it and nothing can really persuade me other wise. I try to forgive but all I can think about it them doing what ever it was that set me off in the first place. I’m sure you’ve seen the memory in my head a couple times. Of a girl kissing a boy and it comes with all sorts of bad feelings, although I’m not sure if you get those. That was my best friend, I was all jazzed about some guy and she went and kissed him. Sparing my feelings by not telling me till I caught her, and of course I read her mind, that the encounter wasn’t the first time. Not that my ordeal is anything like your but I get it.”

As the subject changed to them singing she nodded with a smile as he agreed if it’s an epic failure they tell no one. It would be funny if someone had asked, but that was impossible unless they could also see images of memories or read their minds. As of right now she didn’t know anyone like that besides them. It was possible though with how big the school is; they just might not know them. She then began thinking about what he asked; if they knew each other better because they linked their minds. It was a good possibility she hadn’t felt like this before, but maybe it’s because she all ready knew her brother. Nothing really new to learn there she had talked with him before he even came out of the womb.

“I think so, I mean as much as I could tell you about my past it’s different. Instead you could experience it if you wanted, not to mention you now can pick up on feelings I am currently having or had. There is only so much you can feel by talking but we now can feel each other’s emotions out. I mean we were two and now in a way we are one, it’s going to be different. We both can feel the difference all ready and we haven’t even been connected mentally that long. I can only imagine this feeling is going to get stronger and stronger as we get to know each other.”

Leela began laughing as Din picked up right after her. He began copying her with the dance moves; she couldn’t help but have fun. She had never met a guy well besides her brother that would go dance out right in the open where anyone could see. They had danced in the grocery store isle around their mother one time. She had turned bright red and ushered her children to stop before they knocked something over. This was much better than that, this was someone she had just met and they were all ready dancing around like they had been friends for a couple life times. She also busted out laughing when he couldn’t finish the last line of the song. She turned the music off on her phone and she just collapsed on the floor with laughter.

“I can’t believe we actually just did that! You are amazing; I don’t know any one else who would have sang with me looking like a crazy person. I’m not sure if this is our mental connection or just a regular connection between us. I’d like to think we’d be this close with out being connected mentally. I don’t know maybe it’s just wishful thinking.”

Word Count: 979
Tag:Din Soliko
Outfit: Jean shorts, Teal shirt, Flip flops
Notes: none
Lyrics: Color on the walls (Dont Stop)- Foster The People

[Din Era Soliko]

with all the words i say
repeating over in my mind...

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Din considered things and considered her question. Did he want to know how it worked? There was an aspect of adventure in exploring it, and that would be lost if the answers were just given. He couldn’t remember who had once said that “knowledge given is knowledge lost”. It applied here just as much. If they were given the answer they’d lose knowledge along the way. Things they could have explored on the path to the answer.

I guess not. Figuring it out leaves lots of room to explore things and we will work out the answer when we are ready I guess. If we ever work it out. I’ll read into the medical and psychological parts for sure and share what I figure out. After all, I am already taking a type of Psychology. He said, smiling at the idea of being able to look into things. He wondered if anything like this had ever happened before. Probably not exactly like this, but maybe something similar?

Din was content with the huge number of questions floating around in his own head and he could easily suppress them. Din was easily able to overcome curiosity when he really needed to and right now there were too many questions likely to end in even more questions. He’d think about things later and try to work some of them out, but for right now, he just wanted to enjoy the moment, no matter how pressing his mind told him those questions were. Some he felt like asking, but he push them back and prevented their escape.

It does me no good to hold a grudge. It just wastes energy. They are pitiful for thinking like that and so I feel bad for them instead of being angry. I think that with the right argument and the right thinking forgiveness can come easy, though some people don’t deserve it, this isn’t one of those instances. He explained, remembering the feelings at the time. He had let them go some time ago and it was almost a relief in ways. Yes, I’ve seen it. But do you really care anymore? Do either of them have a part in your life anymore? It’s just additional baggage. If it’s too important to let go, then that makes it just as much a part of you as your apparent ‘hard headedness’ though I have yet to see that trait. Din smiled. He was comfortable letting things go, if she preferred to hold on to them that was part of who she was. And Din was finding that he appreciated the differences, even when he didn’t know them yet. He’d learn from her and her from him. Being different made their minds unique but also allowed them to grow mentally from seeing the other’s.

Din nodded. He understood. It was almost able to be seen as if they were physically there instead of as a telling in passing. When someone told you something, you may not remember it. But to experience it, that became more embedded in your memory. It helped when you had access to another memory with just a small reach of the mind. We won’t have to worry about as frequent misunderstandings as most people, and we’ll understand each other’s ideas on certain topics without having to ask. It’s almost surreal. He considered it quietly for a moment deciding that surreal was the right work for it. I think the connection will get stronger too. I mean, already it feels natural, but eventually it’ll feel almost like your mind is as much mine as mine is… Din thought more to himself than to her.

Din was all laughs as well when it came to the singing and dancing. He felt completely ridiculous and usually this was something beyond him. Something he’d never do. But he felt almost bold with Leela there, and having seen her go first, it was definitely allowing Din more courage to just do it and have fun. Din found himself laughing at the visual of her brother and her at the grocery store that had cropped up and quickly re-pulled it for her, drawing attention to it. Did you do that often? He asked, completely amused.

Din remained doubled over laughing. He was glad he didn’t have to verbally speak, because even with a voice, he’d never have the breath. He wondered how normal people managed it. Like a crazy person? I think we are crazy! he laughed. I’d like to think so. But without access to an alternate reality we’ll never know. Din said, pleased that they were in this reality and that this was possible.

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•• Outfit • Blue Jeans, a Purple T-shirt and a pair of purple converse.
•• Lyrics • "Echo" By Trapt ••

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[Leela Marie Cavanaugh]

Small talk big thoughts

Gonna tell them all just what I want

Leela looked a little disappointed when he said that he would read the psychology and medical books by himself. Din had a point he was all ready in psychology probably likely to stumble over something. It wasn’t like she wanted to read the text books either it would honestly probably put her to sleep. The point was is they were in this together. She didn’t want to be pushy but in the back of her head she heard a small chant of ‘push, push, push’. Trying to shake the thoughts and emotions that were tied to them she felt a bit confused. It was likely written on her face as she tried to sort through her emotions. She tried to clear the look as best she could, finding a smile in there somewhere and projected it on to her face.

“Yeah, it’s the mystery to the whole thing. And figuring it out will be the icing on the cake. We will work on it, in it’s own time and with you reading up on medical books and you psychology books I’m sure you’ll find something in there. All by your self.”

She felt a bit traumatized as her emotions bubbled to the surface and actually slipped out of her mouth. She hoped that he didn’t notice the emphasis she put on ‘all by your self’ but it was a bit hard to over look. She bit down on her tongue hoping this was enough punishment for falling out of her mouth like word vomit. Her mouth always had a mind of it’s own when it came to her feelings. It was a good and bad thing; right now it was up in the air how he would take it. Leela was hoping for a small laugh or possibly him even ignoring it. But something told her, her emotions were spilling if now spewing over to Din. She wondered how he would take them especially since she really didn’t know what the heck was going on with her right now. For goodness sake she had just met the boy! She calmed her emotions down but it felt like she put them in a bottle with a cork. It was building pressure ready to take off again at any moment. She felt a bit better as she held on to his next words trying to forget her semi out burst.

“I care, but it’s more fearful than actually caring about the situation. And no I dropped those two like a sack of potatoes the moment I found out. It’s not important or so much about them. But being in the situation again… Ha you don’t want to see my hard headed side it might scare you away forever.”

It was interesting how different they were. Maybe it was a good thing though, she could learn to forgive from him. See his side on the matter rather than be stuck in her old ways. It almost gave her stomach a slight flutter of excitement. She couldn’t wait to explore this new connection and it had more advantages than disadvantages. This was something that was very clear to her.

“It’s almost like a dream in a way. Something I never thought was even possible or even wanted to share with someone until now. On the bright side we won’t fight nearly as much as other people or get hurt by each other’s ideas. We will know exactly where the other person is coming from.”

Leela couldn’t help but smile as Din was pretty much saying there minds were now one. She watched, as Din was lost in his own thoughts. At this moment she took a small amount of time to eye the boy in front of her once more. His shaggy hair was slightly in his face, which made him look more handsome. His eyes were something she could get lost in for a while with out them even saying or thinking a word. His skin looked smooth and almost a forbidden thing for her to touch but she wanted to. Her brown eyes searched everything physical about him. Leela took a moment, as he was lost in thought wondering where this was all coming from. Did she honestly have a crush on someone she had just met? She hadn’t felt like this before, this was different but she couldn’t place it at the moment. But before she had time to explore this they were laughing about singing and dancing.

“No too often, but when we wanted our mother to buy us junk food. You better believe we danced until she caved.”

She tried to push the image out of Din’s mind, there powers once again dancing along. She was amused at how there powers bonded well. They almost seemed playful with each other happy that the other power was there; they didn’t have to be alone ever again.

“Ha! Well Din maybe we are crazy. At least we know it; the first step of recovery is admitting you have the problem. Very true, but I’m content in this reality I think it’s the best one. It’s something that no one else thinks is possible but we beat the odds.”

Word Count: 866
Tag:Din Soliko
Outfit: Jean shorts, Teal shirt, Flip flops
Notes: Kind of sappy on Leela's part. >.<
Lyrics: Color on the walls (Dont Stop)- Foster The People

[Din Era Soliko]

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Din noticed the disappointment right away. He went over what he had said and realized the issue pretty quickly. He hadn’t meant it as a ‘I’ll do it all by myself’ he’d meant it more as it’d be simpler if he just did it and she would know all the findings anyways. Maybe that was by himself!? Oh crap! He’d only known her a short time and already he had dropped the ball already!! They were in this together and if she wanted to check into it too he wasn’t going to stop her and he’d be there to do it with her. He just figured it’d be boring for her…Din’s mind started back peddling trying to work out how to fix this.

Din waited for her to say something first, figuring it was only courteous to let her ream him first before trying to fix what he had said. He cringed very noticeably as she said the ‘all by yourself’ comment. He mentally shied away but only briefly before forcing himself not to back away. I didn’t mean it like that…I meant…I didn’t think you would be interested in the psych books. If you want to look too we can do it together Din offered. He hadn’t meant to make it sound like he didn’t want her there. He was hoping she’d pick up on that.

Din was finding it incredibly awkward to feel her emotions as they slipped around. He felt like he was intruding, something he was used to feeling by instinct when he picked up on something from someone else. Before they had been willingly sharing and now it was accidental so the feeling persisted like it always did. This time he wouldn’t be able to just withdraw his mind from contact with hers to let her sort it out. Instead he pretended like he hadn’t noticed to give her the illusion of mental privacy. Well, aside from the obviously already commented on feelings.

Din tried to hold back from commenting but as she started pushing the feelings down he felt slightly alarmed. He’d been told to express things from a young age. That bottling feelings and letting them build was dangerous and was asking for a pressure overload. He immediately wanted to tell her to let her feelings out now instead of storing them for later. He wasn’t supposed to add stress to her, this mental connection was supposed to benefit them both, and allow completely open channels of communication. He couldn’t keep his own thoughts to himself…

You shouldn’t do that. Push the feelings aside. If we are being honest with each other, and opening our minds to each other, its already on the table so we should probably talk about it. The thoughts were hesitant and fluxed in intensity moving from confident to less and less confident as he went on.

Din listened to her perspective on those closed minds and her past memories. He smiled as she mentioned she’d dropped them, which was appropriate given the situation. That is a situational thing that you can’t personally change or adjust. If it happens, it happens and it can’t be stopped. So why not let it go and have a better sense of calm rather than waste energy on fighting something you can’t control? he asked. It was the same reason he never tried to change his parents’ view on him and as such it was also the lesson he pulled from that experience. It was beyond his control and no matter what he said or did, he’d still be a freak to them. Mind you, his father saw him more as an inconvenience and his mother saw him as a freak, but their opinions were hinged on one thing, one aspect that he couldn’t change. So why worry about it?

I think we won’t fight as much because we will understand but we will still disagree. Its natural after all… he smiled. They technically already had a misunderstanding so it wasn’t impossible, just less likely. It was an untested thing they were toying with, and what it meant socially had yet to really show up. The long term results would determine just how this connection would change their social exchanges.

Din came out of his thought chain to catch a brief glimpse of her thoughts on him. He didn’t comment on them, having caught nothing but a curiosity of not having felt this way. Din felt very much the same, he was just unaware of the feelings yet. Unaware of what they meant even though he was feeling them. He’d skimmed her over many times with his eyes by now, and he kept the glances brief. For now, she was new to him. That had a different excitement to it. Meeting new people always left things to be explored and visuals to be digested visually. Din would have plenty of time to think later when he wasn’t so wrapped in the exchange.

Dancing for junk food? That one is new to me. I’ve never danced for junk food he laughed. He couldn’t help but picture himself dancing in a grocery store and finding the idea silly he shook it off. That worked? Really? he asked with a laugh. It sounded completely crazy. Perhaps that was why the idea was so interesting and creative.

What if I don’t want to recover? Din asked, looking very amused. He was happy with himself as he was, no need to cure the crazy. At least we can be crazy together. Then no one can ask questions, they have to just accept it. He offered. Odds are there to be beaten…otherwise no one would have documented them in the first place. Din said with a smile.

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•• Outfit • Blue Jeans, a Purple T-shirt and a pair of purple converse.
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[Leela Marie Cavanaugh]

Small talk big thoughts

Gonna tell them all just what I want

She wanted to put her hands over her face. She had felt bad that she lashed out at him. Peaking over at him she noticed he cringed as she said all by himself. She wanted to comfort him and take everything back her stupid mouth had gone off and said with out her. She could feel him shy away from her, which made her feel worse. She could have taken a less harsh approach and told him her feelings. But oh no that would have been to easy for the red head. She wanted to roll her eyes at herself but that would probably look as if she was rolling her eyes at him. Instead she set her jaw so nothing else would slip out. He was being so nice to her and probably didn’t even think she would take it the wrong way. She didn’t want him to think he had to walk on eggshells around her. Afraid she would burst out again if he didn’t say the right thing. She was gong to have to apologize something she was terrible at. She waited to see what he would say. Internally relaxing, as he didn’t just get up and walk away. Although he didn’t seem like the kind of person who would do that.

“No, it’s my fault I just took how you said it the wrong way. It my fault for thinking you’d be mean. You don’t seem that way at all and your right I will be bored if I read psychology books. I’d probably fall asleep to be honest with you. But maybe we could try it out? I just… I don’t want to do this with you. I mean you can do things by yourself but maybe we can look a bit together?”

She was trying to hold in all her emotion she didn’t want him to feel awkward. If she didn’t know what to do with them he surely wouldn’t know either. She could feel he was feeling alarmed and began pushing them down more. She figured he could feel them and maybe he didn’t know what to do. Panicking herself she began shoveling them to the side hoping that this would make him feel a bit better. Little did she know this is why he was feeling alarmed because she was pushing her feelings to the side. He seemed like he wanted to say something to her but wasn’t quite saying it or didn’t know how to say it yet. She stared at him wanting him to say what he needed to. She wasn’t going to get mad at his opinions. Even though she had all ready shown she does jump to conclusions quickly. She snapped out of herself when he said you shouldn’t do that. She nodded as he kept pressing on. It was true they should be open and honest.

“Your right we should. I just didn’t want to scare you off with my emotions bubbling over. I really didn’t know what to do with them. Since we are being honest with each other, I didn’t mean to snap at you the way I did. I don’t want you to feel like you can’t tell me anything. It just came out a bit harsh when you said you wanted to go in to this alone. It scared me that you didn’t want me help with things. Your not alone any more and I don’t want you to have to think you are. I’m right here and behind you one hundred percent on what ever you want to do.”

She felt a bit better letting out her feelings to him. It was slightly weird talking to him about it since she never really let her feelings out. Even to her brother who she was closest too, she always kept something to herself. It was funny for a girl who had access to everyone’s thoughts and minds she kept her thoughts to her self quite a bit. She grabbed Din’s hand giving it a small squeeze as if to say thank you before returning her hand back to her lap. She was feeling better all ready; Din was helping her out so much in such a little amount of time.

“You have such a calm way of looking at things. We are almost polar opposites it’s kind of hilarious. Well on something’s we are I’d rather fight till the end then just leave it to the universe. You’d probably be really good at yoga just surrendering.”

She grinned as she thought of them as yang and yin. Two opposites but together they bonded well helping each other restore balance to each other. He had so much more control over his emotions. But she figured with not being able to talk you’d have to have some amount of control. She didn’t worry about things till her hair fell out yet she didn’t accept things and move on with ease. She wondered how that would feel then again she could find that in Din’s mind and let it fall over her. He had a calming effect on her even when she wasn’t looking around in his mind. Like he was a bubble that surrounded her and calmed her down.

“I agree it’s just nice to have someone who understands me. Even when I have my crazy girl moments like earlier.”

She let a light laugh escape her lips filling the empty entrance way. She cleared away her thoughts of crushing on him. She figured it was just that he was new and interesting. All this excitement filled her with joy which was probably why she was projecting feelings like this about him. She figured it was just silly emotions playing with her mind. It didn’t happen often, which is why she liked the idea. That was probably it, she liked to idea of them being together. She’d have to figure it out later covert style so he wouldn’t see what she was thinking about. Then again he said be honest with him so maybe if he saw what she was thinking about he could put a stop to her thoughts or egg them on.

“Really? My mother tried to get us on a healthy kick and lets just say that it was happening. Of course it worked, we just embarrass my mom in public places and she changes her tune quick”

She saw Din picturing himself in a grocery store dancing and smiled. It looked hilarious, but it was a good tactic if you wanted something she couldn’t deny that. She raised a brow, as he said what if he didn’t want to recover.

“Well then we just get to be crazy together. I mean who says that the program works anyway. Oh people will ask questions but they won’t get any answers from us.” She says giggling. “Very wise Din, didn’t know you were so mature.” Nudges him playfully.

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Tag:Din Soliko
Outfit: Jean shorts, Teal shirt, Flip flops
Notes: Kinda long oh well.
Lyrics: Color on the walls (Dont Stop)- Foster The People

[Din Era Soliko]

with all the words i say
repeating over in my mind...

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Din was immediately overwhelmed by the feelings come from Leela. He tried to pretend he couldn’t feel them at first for her sake, but that was much harder to do than it sounded. Things set people off all the time and he had been a little insensitive with his intent to do it alone. He should have asked!! Already he was messing things up!!

I won’t assume next time. I’ll ask anyways. We should try it out. If you fall asleep, then I will just take blackmail pictures and wake you back up...okay?” He joked, glad that things were easily remedied. This involves both of us. So of course we should do it together. He agreed, understanding where she was coming from. Then again, with a mental link like this it was hard not to know where she was coming from.

Din was getting more and more confused with the shifting and changing going on. He could feel Leela’s mind changing, churning and almost frantic. He wanted her to be comfortable and hiding particular feelings from embarrassment or wanting to keep them too personal wasn’t going to work. The more you don’t want me to feel or see something the more I get of it... he added to his previous explanation.

Din was puzzled by her concern that her emotions bubbling would scare him off. Why would that scare me off? I know you didn’t mean to. I knew without you saying as much. I guess that is what this mind link is allowing. It’s going to take a little while for me to adjust from me mode into us mode. I will though. I probably won’t even notice the change happening... He said, meaning it in terms of that it already felt right and comfortable for them to be acting together instead of apart.

It was quite normal for people to keep things to themselves. Din did it all the time too. He would get his own time to have to explain and feel strange doing so. It wasn’t like people were overly accepting of the emotions and agendas of others. It was also refreshing to think he could do that, but it would be a lie to say Din wasn’t afraid of her judging him for his thoughts. He was just more curious and excited about the pros to care for the moment.

Din squeezed her hand back and found himself smiling like an idiot. He was delighted to have met her, excited about what this connection they had would mean, and all of it had put him in a very good mood. He didn’t try to hide that smile he decided to leave it be. A smile never hurt anyone.

I have to be calm about things. Try explaining something to someone without words, images, thoughts or even sign language as most don’t understand it. The result is a pen and paper. Trust me, that takes patience and often gets frustrating. I’ve had my share of emotional outbursts, it’s just that most people don’t understand them. I had to adapt and I did. He explained, not the least bit resentful or upset by his situation.

Perhaps it was for the better? He offered. Being opposites we can help each other. Din laughed at the Yoga comment, finding it to be something he would never do. He’d give it a try, sure. But the idea of more patience and more calmness didn’t sound too appealing. If he wanted some inner peace he’d rather sit in a beautiful garden or forest and sketch a little, or spend some time just listening to the sounds.

In ways Din found her forward and determined nature refreshing. He had his own ticks that caused him to get passionate, assertive and even sometimes aggressive. Everyone had that one thing that made them really push forward. It seemed to Din that Leela had plenty of them and that made her a grand force. She could do anything if she was determined enough. However, Din found it was better to pick your battles than to win them all.

Din laughed silently when she called them crazy girl moments. I get crazy boy moments. So I think it’s fair. I deal with yours, you can deal with mine. A fair trade... He offered, smiling fondly. He didn’t mind the idea. Everyone had moments. He just hoped not too many of hers were directed at him.

Din was also finding he adored Leela already. He wasn’t quite aware that the feelings had wandered into crush territory. Then again, Din wasn’t exactly the most aware of that aspect of his feelings. He ignored hers and his own, trying not to draw on those feelings yet. Funny enough, he was also assuming it was the new and interesting causing his mass of positive feelings for Leela.

Din’s parents were unyielding. He hadn’t really pulled much as a kid and perhaps it helped to have a partner in crime? He couldn’t be sure, but if it worked for Leela her parents could also just be weaker willed than Din’s. Or perhaps it was another instance of Leela’s unwaivering determination?

Din nodded as she mentioned the program not working. Sounds like we have a good plan...So does this mean we start celebrating unbirthdays and giving each other meaningful looks that suggest we know something when really we are just being crazy? Din asked, sending her a visual of the tea party scene from the Disney Alice in Wonderland movie, while he laughed. The two of them interacting must look strange to any outsiders...

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•• Tag • Leela Cavanaugh ••
•• Words • 932 ••
•• Outfit • Blue Jeans, a Purple T-shirt and a pair of purple converse.
•• Lyrics • "Echo" By Trapt ••

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[Leela Marie Cavanaugh]

Small talk big thoughts

Gonna tell them all just what I want

She played with the hem of her shorts, acting as if she was trying to fix them. Were they really all ready messing things up in such a short amount of time? Or was this there dysfunctional way of feeling each other out? If that was the case they were doing a swell job of it. Her mouth turned in to a small smile as he said he was going to take picture of her if she fell asleep. It was also comforting to know he wouldn’t go off with out her and would try to include her in their situation. Her cheery self returned at the mention of ‘us’. He was finally understanding where she was coming from although it wasn’t hard now that they were both mentally linked.

“That really means a lot more to me than you know, thank you. And fine you can black mail me but if I see those pictures on the Internet, you’re going down Mr. Soliko. You’ll be opening a can of worms you wish you hadn’t.” She said playfully.

Her mind turned over and over as she was trying to help with the situation. Trying to regain power over her mind seemed to make everything speed up. It was now tumbling out of her control. Now this was more annoying than her mind had been lately. She wasn’t sure if she was trying to over compensate because he was new to her. Or if the thoughts swirled because she was trying to half figure her self out. Her eyes glanced up at him when he told her that the more she resisted the more he caught on.

“Oh, well I guess I should stop resisting cause I guess you’ll feel them either way then. It’s just strange that I’m trying to protect you from my emotions yet we are linked now so you’ll feel it any way. Its strange, I just don’t want to over whelm you but by the looks of it I’m doing just that. Sorry…”

She tried to just let her emotions be for the moment. Trying to forget to hide them from her new friend. It was weird to let someone she just met see everything. Taking in a deep breath she let it out slowly hoping that would help just a little bit. It made her feel more relaxed and in return her mind began to slow down. She didn’t think it would be this hard to let someone in. Then again her brother was the only one she had done this with and that was completely different. Not that she regretted this decision it was just a bit scary for her. As she was sure it was a bit different for him a well.

“I don’t know why, I was just afraid it might. Some people aren’t as understanding as you are. I’m just glad you’re the person I decided to share this with. I know what you mean about that as you can see I was having quite a fight with myself. I’m sure as time goes on we will get more and more comfortable with the word ‘us’.”

She mauled the word over a couple times in her head. Not sure if he heard but she didn’t mind. Like they had just discussed it was something they were both going to have to get used to. Biting her lip she chewed on it still thinking about it. She was glad neither of them were in this alone any more. They now had each other and even though she kept things to herself a lot it was nice to know someone would understand her.

He squeezed her hand back and it was reassuring. His smile was awfully contagious because she found a goofy grin planet on her face also. This was so new and perfect, she was never going to be the same again. This should have frightened her but somehow it filled her with joy. She didn’t want to go back to before now that this new thing between them was discovered.

“Well now you have someone to rant to. When ever I’m around or even not I’ll be up here.” Pointing to her head. “So I’m ready for what ever you throw at me.”

She nodded as he said it was for the better surely being opposites couldn’t hurt. It would be interesting and different. They would have disagreements no doubt about that. They could also share different views and opinions, which could only help the other, see the opposite side of the conversation.

“So what do you do to relax? I’m sure you’re not a yogie with the laugh that you gave me.”

A small grin was playing on her lips. She often found music to be relaxing or if she needed to clear her head mediation by herself did wonders. Sure she could just look in to his mind and see what that was, although that just took a lot of fun out of asking questions. Plus she also got to see his reaction to what he was going to tell her.

“It’s a deal, I’ll handle your moments then if you handle mine. I can’t see you having to many of those, but maybe you’ll surprise me.”

She was glad the conversation went back to being happy. Not that she couldn’t handle harder situations but wasn’t it just easier to be happy? Well for Leela no doubt it was easier for her to just be happy. She laughed as he brought up an Alice and wonderland reference with his images. Her laugher vibrating off the empty entryway.

“I think that’s a perfect idea! We can have our own secrets with out even talking. So when do we get to start having tea parties out on the grounds? I call the mad hatters hat, its just looks so fun to wear. Does that mean you will wear bunny ears?”

Word count: 989
Tag: Din Soliko
Outfit: Jean shorts, Teal shirt, Flip flops
Lyrics: Color on the walls (Dont Stop)- Foster The People