A wise choice. [ If things are as wild as Jenna is making out ]
I've heard. [ From many sources.
And. Oh, she's done. She's going to quickly take that sip ] Research purposes.
[ MOVING ON ] Never have I ever had sex in a car. [ Completely your fault for saying it earlier, Jenna. And she figures that only something 'big' would manage to get Jenna away ]
[ fff she sees what you did there. ] I walked right into that one, didn't I? [ big sip. ] Logan Scumfell, high school and college. [ she is slowly getting tipsy enough to not care about talking about him. ]
Never have I ever... had sex with a vampire. I'd get a couple of people I know with that one.
Oh don't be. I'll live. It's been half a year since the last time I saw him.
[ sighing, she shifts in her chair to kick her shoes off and curl her legs up under her. ]
Okay, so with Scumfell, the first time, it was one of those you look at each other for a while, go out a couple of times, almost instant relationship. John Gilbert was... well, jackass John Gilbert. But Alaric... [ geeze, how much does she want to say about him? ] He's still getting over the death of his wife. It's been months. And still nothing. I'm so not used to waiting.
[ And Helen gives a nod, and a slightly sympathetic look to Jenna ]
Waiting isn't always too bad. [ And she's considering how to answer this, before eventually taking a sip ] It's slightly different but I knew James for many years before we began a relationship.
[ And it's back to thinking. More delicately ] Never have I ever been called fiery before arriving here.
If it doesn't involve being killed, I'd say it's an improvement.
[ she shrugs. ] Maybe not. He's worth it, I think. I just... wish he'd let me help him.
Clearly you need better people to be around. [ she sips. ] Miranda used to call me that but I think she meant it as sarcastic.
Never have I ever... had a child. Though, I guess Jeremy and Elena count now, even though they're not exactly mine. [ she ponders coming up with another one. ]
It may in the future. [ She was now learning not to count things out ]
You can meet her. [ Oh, her smile is wide. She's focussing on all the good of having her back, not wanting to bring up the rest ] I've been letting her settle in a little first.
[ she sees that there. ] At this rate we're going to need another bottle. [ brb she's refilling as she contemplates that question. ] Does skipping town for a while because of the Scumfell count as moving? I wasn't gone that far or that long.
[ eh, she sips anyway. ]
Never have I ever wanted to live anywhere else. Not counting the time I skipped town. That wasn't me moving away from Mystic Falls as much as getting away from Scumfell.
I came prepared. [ Because she does still have that second bottle.
And she's sipping ] I've travelled a lot, and lived in many places. Only two have truly felt like home. [ Mostly because she gave the time to them to make them home ]
Wine cellar, remember? [ She gave a smile. She was more glad of the company than anything else ]
London was that for a long time for me. I travelled but I hadn't considered settling anywhere else. [ She may have lived in other places before settling in Old City but it wasn't the same - it wasn't home ]
Hey, that doesn't mean I can't bring some myself one of these days. [ the company is definitely the best part, jenna can't deny it. and she's not used to that, but it's very nice. ]
There's not really a need for me to go anywhere anymore. Jeremy and Elena have another few years of high school. And now... [ she ducks her head for a moment and that miiiight be a bit of a blush there, but well it's tempered by sadness. sob alaric. why. ]
[ she nods. she can't help it. it's pretty clear she's head over heels for him. ]
He's the nicest guy I've ever met, but he's got so much baggage... more than me and that's saying something.
[ she fingers the wine glass, debating explaining the whole thing to helen, why it's such a strange situation. prompt her, helen. she needs to talk about this. ]
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[ oh well that gets a big sip. ] Used to smoke pot before I became a legal guardian. The high was amazing.
Hmm... Never have I ever done any other drugs. Not counting alcohol.
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I've heard. [ From many sources.
And. Oh, she's done. She's going to quickly take that sip ] Research purposes.
[ MOVING ON ] Never have I ever had sex in a car. [ Completely your fault for saying it earlier, Jenna. And she figures that only something 'big' would manage to get Jenna away ]
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Oh come on, you're not going to give me a hint?
[ fff she sees what you did there. ] I walked right into that one, didn't I? [ big sip. ] Logan Scumfell, high school and college. [ she is slowly getting tipsy enough to not care about talking about him. ]
Never have I ever... had sex with a vampire. I'd get a couple of people I know with that one.
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And at least Helen's decent enough not to pry on that - she's heard stories of him before ]
Neither have I. [ Despite how much said vampire may have tried ] Although they are extinct. [ And certainly were now, barring said one ]
Never have I ever had a one night stand. [ Oh, sorry Jenna. She was a romantic, and it didn't count if it was more than one night ]
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Maybe in your world. It's hard to be extinct when you can just feed someone your blood and then kill them to make more.
Now you're getting the idea. Learn your competition. [ siiiip. ]
Never have I ever been in a relationship that lasted longer than two years.
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And she smiles at that ] Should I ask?
[ And sip. With a smile ]
Never have I ever had a relationship shorter than two weeks - one night stands not included. [ Just in case? It's getting hard again ]
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Only if you really want to. [ she smirks. ]
Now you did that on purpose. [ sip. ] Scumfell again. Questions with him for this game could fill a book. [ go ahead and ask. ]
Never have I ever... had to wait half a year for a relationship to work out before. [ thanks, ric. ]
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[ Helen gave a small shake of her head. She had asked the question on purpose but she hadn't expected that answer ] I'm sorry.
[ But that. She's not quite sure what to do with that question ] I'm not quite certain that I understand.
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Oh don't be. I'll live. It's been half a year since the last time I saw him.
[ sighing, she shifts in her chair to kick her shoes off and curl her legs up under her. ]
Okay, so with Scumfell, the first time, it was one of those you look at each other for a while, go out a couple of times, almost instant relationship. John Gilbert was... well, jackass John Gilbert. But Alaric... [ geeze, how much does she want to say about him? ] He's still getting over the death of his wife. It's been months. And still nothing. I'm so not used to waiting.
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[ And Helen gives a nod, and a slightly sympathetic look to Jenna ]
Waiting isn't always too bad. [ And she's considering how to answer this, before eventually taking a sip ] It's slightly different but I knew James for many years before we began a relationship.
[ And it's back to thinking. More delicately ] Never have I ever been called fiery before arriving here.
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[ she shrugs. ] Maybe not. He's worth it, I think. I just... wish he'd let me help him.
Clearly you need better people to be around. [ she sips. ] Miranda used to call me that but I think she meant it as sarcastic.
Never have I ever... had a child. Though, I guess Jeremy and Elena count now, even though they're not exactly mine. [ she ponders coming up with another one. ]
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Just being there - and patient - will. [ So she believed - she wasn't the one to ask for relationship advice
And to that she takes a sip ] She arrived a few days ago, actually. [ Something that Helen had been far from prepared for ]
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I'm trying. Or was. It doesn't really matter anymore. He's not here. I haven't seen him in almost a year.
[ okay that gets her excited. ] Really? So do I get to meet her or are you keeping her all to yourself?
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You can meet her. [ Oh, her smile is wide. She's focussing on all the good of having her back, not wanting to bring up the rest ] I've been letting her settle in a little first.
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I look forward to it. Maybe Elena will come back and they can meet. [ they can talk about the rest later. ]
I'm good with talking about this all night, but if we're going to keep going, it's your turn.
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[ And she quickly takes a sip as she thinks ] Never have I ever had a niece. [ Such a cop out, she knows, but she's having to really think again ]
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Never have I ever lived past 28. [ side-eying. ]
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Never have I ever [ She's trying to keep it casual, or bring it back to it ] lived in one place my entire life.
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[ she sees that there. ] At this rate we're going to need another bottle. [ brb she's refilling as she contemplates that question. ] Does skipping town for a while because of the Scumfell count as moving? I wasn't gone that far or that long.
[ eh, she sips anyway. ]
Never have I ever wanted to live anywhere else. Not counting the time I skipped town. That wasn't me moving away from Mystic Falls as much as getting away from Scumfell.
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And she's sipping ] I've travelled a lot, and lived in many places. Only two have truly felt like home. [ Mostly because she gave the time to them to make them home ]
You've never wanted to go elsewhere?
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Not really. Mystic Falls has always been home to me. That and when I was old enough, I had to watch Jeremy and Elena for Miranda and Grayson.
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London was that for a long time for me. I travelled but I hadn't considered settling anywhere else. [ She may have lived in other places before settling in Old City but it wasn't the same - it wasn't home ]
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There's not really a need for me to go anywhere anymore. Jeremy and Elena have another few years of high school. And now... [ she ducks her head for a moment and that miiiight be a bit of a blush there, but well it's tempered by sadness. sob alaric. why. ]
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And now... [ Helen starts to ask but she knows that look. Oh she may not have used it often but she's still a woman ] Alaric?
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He's the nicest guy I've ever met, but he's got so much baggage... more than me and that's saying something.
[ she fingers the wine glass, debating explaining the whole thing to helen, why it's such a strange situation. prompt her, helen. she needs to talk about this. ]
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