So far, Phoebe had been good at not telling Mal anything about why she was in Grand Shore. Nothing about Quill, or about even planning on going to college in the area- let alone quitting. Now that the pair was walking back to where Julia had parked her car, she was hoping that they didn’t run into her housemates.
“Phoebe!” Unfortunately, her silent prayer had gone unanswered. They both turned around to see Cat speed-walking down the sidewalk, trying to catch up to them.
“Hey,” she managed to smile. Then she turned to Mal and made introductions.
Like he’d done with Phoebe when they first met, Cat introduced himself enthusiastically. Mal bristled at the attention but quickly returned to a more friendly demeanor.
“Did you feel that earthquake?” Cat asked, shaking his head. “It was very strange, especially given the one that happened- oh, it was right when you started living with us, Phoebe. Are you both alright?” Once he confirmed that they were, he went on talking. As they made their way, Phoebe realized that maybe Mal’s discomfort was more warranted than she thought, because Cat kept looking at her.
But before she could question it more, Cat said, “I can’t help feeling like I’ve seen you before. Do you live closer to Avernus?” Was that why he was staring?
“No.” Mal tensed. “I was born in Virginia, but I moved to California when I was a kid. I just got back.”
“Oh! You went to Sage Valley High School, didn’t you? I must recognize you from your yearbook photos!”
11.13.2024
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Hey everyone, I hope you’re doing OK in light of everything that’s happened. Please reach out to someone if you need to. I also want to encourage people to become more active in your local community & with local mutual aid groups if you’re able. But survival is resistance and it’s ok if all you can do right now is survive. If you don’t live in the US and are just watching us from afar and shaking your head then I’m sorry lol
Palestinian aid:
Gaza fundraiser/Gofundme campaigns
Operation Olive Branch
Boycotts
Buy eSims, 2
PCRF
Taawon
Life for Gaza