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[casperkim]

I still can’t believe jumping into a frigid lake is a tradition here. I’ll never understand it. [...] But good luck tomorrow, I guess. You fucking idiots.

[Nia]

Congratulations on being unicorn-approved. Does Bluebell live up to the hype?

[...] There’s something I’d like to tell you. Mostly so you don’t think I’m full of shit. Can you keep it to yourself?

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[heyitsnia]

Adrenaline is the only thing keeping some of us alive Casper.

[Casper]
I think Bluebell has a weird sense of humor. But I approve. And petting her is like petting a cloud made entirely of evaporated happiness. It's weird.

[...] Your secrets are, as always, safe with me.

[casperkim]

So you’re participating, then?

[Nia]

‘Evaporated happiness’? You’re right. That’s weird.

Fuck. I don’t mean to [...] Thanks. [...] A month or so ago you told me that I needed to stop trying to handle everything myself and that I should talk to you. So I wouldn’t keep losing my temper and fucking everything up. And I said I would. Do you remember?

[heyitsnia]

You betcha! Gotta show off my stamina.

[Casper]
A unique experience, for sure. Pretty sure she was making a mistake. Highly recommended.

I don't think I quite called it fucking everything up, but yeah, I remember. Why?

[casperkim]

There are simpler ways to do that, you know.

[Nia]

I’ll keep that in mind if I ever fundamentally alter my character.

No. You didn’t. I did. Because that’s what I was doing. [...] I just want you to know that I didn’t ignore what you said. I’ve [...] just been talking to Perry instead. You’ve got enough to deal with without So. That’s why.

[heyitsnia]

But THOSE ways don't involve wearing a bathing suit in December.

[Casper]
You'd be surprised by what constitutes good. I was.

Oh, well, Casper [...] It takes a lot of courage to make that leap. I hope talking to a professional helps you out. Have you been going long?

[lilwitchhazel]

You can't be THAT surprised though~

[casperkim]

No. I’m not.

Are we still playing hockey on Sunday if you or Stoker drown?

[lilwitchhazel]

ughhhh don't make jokes about us drowning

Yep!! We're gonna haunt you if you don't play. Haunt you specifically.

[casperkim]

Why?

[lilwitchhazel]

'cause you're a butt.

[ulixes]

Aw, and here I thought you'd appreciate a little extra suffering for suffering's sake. Maybe Paris got more fun into you than I'd originally thought.

[casperkim]

Hardly. I just prefer productive suffering.

[ulixes]

Jump with me.

[casperkim]

No.

[ulixes]

What if I say pretty please?

[tues]

It’s Adversity Training I think???

[casperkim]

It's a waste of time. But people can do what they want.

[tues]

Oh.

Well it’s only a waste of Five Very Cold Minutes??
Have you ever done it in your Youth?

[casperkim]

[...]

Yeah. It's a minor waste of time, at least. I'll be there with Wilde; I'm just not jumping.

No. I never did it. What about you?

[tues]

Not last year. But I’m Diving through the Ice tomorrow!
I won’t take Very long!!

[gwenniepop]

I am still struggling with the benefit of jumping in the lake at all, much less in December.

[casperkim]

In December, there isn't one.

[gwenniepop]

Is there, the rest of the year?

[casperkim]

It's deeply subpar ocean replacement and swimming is good exercise?

[gwenniepop]

I'm good with 'deeply subpar' being enough of an excuse. And sadly I am a terrible swimmer.