Kazuhiko Ippitsusai
Location: Ryan's
Interacting With: Everybody at Ryan's - In Person, Feliks -
@Turnaround Amy, Claire -
@Lady Amalthea Via Phone
A few moments of the awkward sitting down the table flushed with the whole -Feliks situation- Kip eventually felt the grumble in his stomach, Ryan's had that really strong ambiance that just invited the feeling of hunger and he was ready to chomp on something to shut his brain off. It was a pretty good day though, he couldn't deny that. The thing about Kip is that he doesn't allow himself to feel bad on a really good day, something about the psyche of "Not letting anything ruin a good day" which was weird considering how emotions aren't exactly something he can deal with that well but then again he can do things if he set his mind right. It's a big wonder how feelings work to him but he gets by with what he has.
"I'll get us something." Kip told Didi, who gave him a thumbs up.
He power-walked towards the counter and asked for an extra Spicy serving of Buffalo Wings for two (just for himself), and fish and chips for Didi then a large glass of Pineapple Juice for the both of them
and seeing as how things are going for Didi,she just might need it... he thought with a grin.
As he stood there waiting for the order, he heard the Lady Leprechaun unleashing her fury on the people at the table.
That's the thing about emotions, they're uncontainable. He just couldn't quite get just how mad Claire was over Eddie though. They did beat him up and by the looks of it, Nat and Eddie have made up. It was a dick move to not thank Tas though, she's been the one most troubled by all this after all.
But what is the protocol about these kind of things? He thought. Maybe he'll find out soon enough. He feels bad for Claire too, she's just looking out for everybody else. Maybe a little picture can cheer her up. Kip immediately sent the 3 photos he took of Didi adorably blushing, he snickered.
Effort Kip, this is it, he thought.
With the same line of thought, about cheering friends up: There was the whole Feliks sitch and maybe he should talk him up now. About to walk off the counter he froze with a quiver.
nopenopenopethatwouldbetooawkward AND he might miss the order, he reasoned. Clutching his phone, he pondered a text message should suffice.
To: Feliks
"So, how do we do the talking?"
NO, not enough and too vague. It needs more feelings and clarity.To: Feliks
"Also, just so we're clear: YES, I AM YOUR FRIEND so I did not and do not mind anything about what happened. ALSO, I like learning things about people, I like stories Feliks and I'm always here if you need a listener."
Baby steps, that's right. The tiny asian man might not be strong enough to talk people up face to face right now but he's getting there, he will get there with firm resolution. Ever since that Karaoke moment he had, something just sparked. To find motivation in the little things, the very thing that bothers him to begin with. Change is happening and for once, he wasn't so bothered with it.
He acquired the order from the counter and made his way to the table. Setting the food down with a gentle smile, It's a good day... It's still a good day.
A few minutes after settling down and devouring the entire first serving of the wings a buzz came from Kip's pocket.
From: Tas( Group Text)
Brace yourself… Echo was in a car wreck, she is okay right now. You all may visit but only for ten minutes at a time, one at a time until 8 this evening. No overnight visitors. Those that cannot make it today may come by starting at 11 AM tomorrow. She needs a lot of rest and to remain calm – NO SURPRISES! DO NOT BRING EDDIE!
Shit, was all that rang in his head.
To think that here he was having a good day and on the other end of the spectrum was Echo having maybe the worst, he felt his stomach tighten and he the rush of the spice from the wings heat up his lips. It wasn't just Echo though, it was probably also Jay and Tas and possibly everybody else. But good grief,
Tas just can't take a break, huh? The poor lady must be feeling super stressed 24/7. Maybe the Miike dvd's could help her unwind a bit. From his peripheral he saw a startled Didi, looking shocked and disgruntled. He took one of his pens out and held it out to her, offering his forearm for some doodles, it was one of her little things.
He waved Eva goodbye as she took off,
"take care" he mouthed.
Maybe it's not a good day but it was alright, at least on his end.
"We should go visit tomorrow Dids." She nodded, weakly.
"We also have that graffiti to work on if you still feel like it."He eyed everybody else who had concern draped over their faces. And then there was Eddy, with his pretty face, Kip couldn't quite read what emotion he had on though.
Oh, Echo please be alright.With his hand stretched out, he used the other one to continue chomping on the wings, letting his brain shut off.
