« Prev 1 2 Next » Reply Share Thread Facebook Twitter Tumblr LinkedIn MySpace Email Go to Previous Thread Next Thread Please make a selection first Author Topic: Different Persectives (Silas/Open) (Read 269 times) Rebecca Jefferson Legend Defense Will it be you this time? [send pm] Joined: October 2015 Gender: Posts: 4,354 Different Persectives (Silas/Open) « Nov 12, 2015 2:20:58 GMT -6 » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Despite the cold weather and late hour, Rebecca is outside, mostly because every time she goes somewhere inside, she's found or followed.  Maybe both.  She could always try the archives, but if she did, then she would have to say there really was no place that was quiet for her, rather than maybe or almost no place. She's currently sitting on the ledge of the courtyard fountain, legs cross and elbows digging into her thighs as she folds her hands beneath her chin.  Her gaze is unfocused, remembering the conversation she'd had with Director Harris a couple weeks ago. He had believed she was a good person with a good soul, but she was pretty sure he believed that about everyone.  How could a good person just go and what she'd done in the Tutorial earlier today?  It was exactly what she had tried to avoid with her power before, to keep from adding fuel to the fire. So why did she feel so bloody proud of herself for it? Sighing, she rubs her eyes, trying to relax to the sound of the water in the background. Back to Top   El Sensei Sensei El Jefe I control the universe! [send pm] Joined: July 2009 Posts: 28,490 Different Persectives (Silas/Open) « Nov 12, 2015 2:32:03 GMT -6 via the ProBoards App » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Freya had been right. Not that he'd ever admit it to her. His conversation with Enya had been enlightening, providing insights on her and himself alike, their antisocial personality behaviors drawing parallels. They were the same but they weren't. It was something Silas found interesting. Yet it wasn't what he kept thinking about. He had redirected his thought process several times to try and refrain from dwelling on... Rebecca. Of course she was sitting out here as Silas passes by and the man with a million plans freezes like a deer caught in the headlights. Back to Top   Rebecca Jefferson Legend Defense Will it be you this time? [send pm] Joined: October 2015 Gender: Posts: 4,354 Different Persectives (Silas/Open) « Nov 12, 2015 2:35:28 GMT -6 » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top It's the sensation of being stared at that draws her from her thoughts. Blinking, she turns her head to the side, raising her brows at his expression. That was certainly one she'd never thought she'd see on him. "Hello, Silas." Civil conversation from them? Surprise. Or at least, from her. She unfolds her arms, letting them rest against her legs as she sits up. Is it another night of following her, or coincidence? Back to Top   El Sensei Sensei El Jefe I control the universe! [send pm] Joined: July 2009 Posts: 28,490 Different Persectives (Silas/Open) « Nov 12, 2015 3:06:07 GMT -6 via the ProBoards App » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top "...Becca." His reply is short accompanied with a nod. He appears to be scowling as he looks as if he wants to move away but does not. Back to Top   Rebecca Jefferson Legend Defense Will it be you this time? [send pm] Joined: October 2015 Gender: Posts: 4,354 Different Persectives (Silas/Open) « Nov 12, 2015 3:16:08 GMT -6 » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top This wasn't new, but it was unexpected. Last time he'd been this short with her, she'd left after he'd pushed her too far with the insults. It didn't leave much promise for the night, though what had him upset, she couldn't say. Yet. "Is this another night of my guessing until you decide to tell me off?" She twists her body to face him, one leg unfolding to dangle over the side of the rim. Though she has a feeling it's something to do with her, she's curious, and isn't flinching away from his cold demeanor. You're in trouble, Enya had said. Perhaps this was what she meant. « Last Edit: Nov 12, 2015 3:16:48 GMT -6 by Rebecca Jefferson » Back to Top   El Sensei Sensei El Jefe I control the universe! [send pm] Joined: July 2009 Posts: 28,490 Different Persectives (Silas/Open) « Nov 12, 2015 3:21:28 GMT -6 via the ProBoards App » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top "Why, did you do something?" His tone suggests she did as he shoves his hands into his jacket pockets. Back to Top   Rebecca Jefferson Legend Defense Will it be you this time? [send pm] Joined: October 2015 Gender: Posts: 4,354 Different Persectives (Silas/Open) « Nov 12, 2015 3:23:56 GMT -6 » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top It's so strange to see him on the defensive, rather than her. Her hands are lightly folded as they rest in her lap, head tilting to one side as she looks up at him. "I believe I did last time. You mentioned talking to your sister." Which she had and then some since last time, but that wasn't something she was going to share. Back to Top   El Sensei Sensei El Jefe I control the universe! [send pm] Joined: July 2009 Posts: 28,490 Different Persectives (Silas/Open) « Nov 12, 2015 3:26:59 GMT -6 via the ProBoards App » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top "So nothing out of the ordinary since...the other night." He pulls his arms out of his pockets and crosses them over his chest as he turns to look at her. Back to Top   Rebecca Jefferson Legend Defense Will it be you this time? [send pm] Joined: October 2015 Gender: Posts: 4,354 Different Persectives (Silas/Open) « Nov 12, 2015 3:32:02 GMT -6 » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top She could think of a few things, but "my roommates got absolutely trashed" wasn't something she was going to go sharing with anyone. "Not really?" She has no idea what specific thing he's talking about. Back to Top   El Sensei Sensei El Jefe I control the universe! [send pm] Joined: July 2009 Posts: 28,490 Different Persectives (Silas/Open) « Nov 12, 2015 3:33:06 GMT -6 via the ProBoards App » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Silas snorts, shaking his head as he paces away from her a few steps. Back to Top   Rebecca Jefferson Legend Defense Will it be you this time? [send pm] Joined: October 2015 Gender: Posts: 4,354 Different Persectives (Silas/Open) « Nov 12, 2015 3:37:47 GMT -6 » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Nope. Not happening. Rebecca pushes herself off of the fountain and follows him. Because that is clearly ignoring him still.' "Silas, if there is something on your mind, then just talk to me." Don't play that walking away game. Back to Top   El Sensei Sensei El Jefe I control the universe! [send pm] Joined: July 2009 Posts: 28,490 Different Persectives (Silas/Open) « Nov 12, 2015 3:40:04 GMT -6 via the ProBoards App » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top "That's funny if you to say, Rebecca, seeing as you aren't being so forthcoming yourself." He sneers over his shoulder. Back to Top   Rebecca Jefferson Legend Defense Will it be you this time? [send pm] Joined: October 2015 Gender: Posts: 4,354 Different Persectives (Silas/Open) « Nov 12, 2015 3:47:09 GMT -6 » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Let him sneer. She frowns slightly, but continues to work her way up beside him. She's not entirely sure what he's talking about, considering things haven't been that unusual lately save for her date with Mike, which she mostly remembers as having gone flat, her roommates being drunk, and them teasing her about it bef-- Ah. "I see." A more thoughtful silence before she nods. Then again, she'd been avoiding people most of the past week or so after Matthew sent her to the infirmary. It hadn't been the injured pride or body that had kept her away from others, but the thoughts that came after and stayed even now. She's not sure how he even found out, considering she and Mike hadn't told anyone outside maybe their roommates. She didn't think either of hers would be likely to tell Silas anything other than to bugger off. Back to Top   El Sensei Sensei El Jefe I control the universe! [send pm] Joined: July 2009 Posts: 28,490 Different Persectives (Silas/Open) « Nov 12, 2015 3:49:51 GMT -6 via the ProBoards App » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top "But I'm the one who keeps secrets...right?" He shakes his head with a smile as he continues at pace. Back to Top   Rebecca Jefferson Legend Defense Will it be you this time? [send pm] Joined: October 2015 Gender: Posts: 4,354 Different Persectives (Silas/Open) « Nov 12, 2015 3:57:12 GMT -6 » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top "You still are, for the most part." This is not a smile she trusts. Frowning, Rebecca looks up at the sky and the few stars that flicker in it. "I went on one date, with one person, to see if I shared their feelings." She shrugs and shakes her head, letting her gaze return to the area around them. He didn't even need to know that much. They weren't dating, weren't exclusive, and half the time, she couldn't tell what was mockery with Silas. There was no reason she shouldn't have gone. Back to Top   El Sensei Sensei El Jefe I control the universe! [send pm] Joined: July 2009 Posts: 28,490 Different Persectives (Silas/Open) « Nov 12, 2015 4:00:18 GMT -6 via the ProBoards App » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top He snickers, staying silent for a long few moments before speaking up again, though not turning to look at her. "Mike, I know. The one you were just friends with. Conveniently timed after-" his smile fades as he shakes his head again. Back to Top   Rebecca Jefferson Legend Defense Will it be you this time? [send pm] Joined: October 2015 Gender: Posts: 4,354 Different Persectives (Silas/Open) « Nov 12, 2015 4:08:27 GMT -6 » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top "After you kissed me?" She's fairly certain she understands where this is coming from, now. She inhales, letting the breath out slowly as she contemplates just how ridiculous this is. "I told you the truth, Silas. At the time, we were just friends. I didn't consider him otherwise, and I didn't think about it until after he asked." She shrugged again, hands in her own pockets, though her elbows aren't tucked in tight, like they were the last couple of times he'd seen her. She wasn't monitoring herself and remaining hyper-vigilant in the effort to take up as little space as possible. "We still are. That's not going to change." And there's no going back. Back to Top   El Sensei Sensei El Jefe I control the universe! [send pm] Joined: July 2009 Posts: 28,490 Different Persectives (Silas/Open) « Nov 12, 2015 4:12:18 GMT -6 via the ProBoards App » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top "Not as simple as that." He exhales, smiling again as if he's in on a joke no one else gets. "But whatever, that's great. I hope you two are very happy." He doesn't sound like that's what he hopes... Back to Top   Rebecca Jefferson Legend Defense Will it be you this time? [send pm] Joined: October 2015 Gender: Posts: 4,354 Different Persectives (Silas/Open) « Nov 12, 2015 4:15:31 GMT -6 » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top She looks at him now, still frowning. Stop making her frown, Silas. "There is no we." She shakes her head and looks away. Back to Top   El Sensei Sensei El Jefe I control the universe! [send pm] Joined: July 2009 Posts: 28,490 Different Persectives (Silas/Open) « Nov 12, 2015 4:16:56 GMT -6 via the ProBoards App » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top His eyebrows pique at that, but his expression doesn't soften any. "What, did you save me the trouble and rot his face off?" Back to Top   Rebecca Jefferson Legend Defense Will it be you this time? [send pm] Joined: October 2015 Gender: Posts: 4,354 Different Persectives (Silas/Open) « Nov 12, 2015 4:24:25 GMT -6 » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top "Save you the trouble and--" Her eyes widen as she turns her head to stare at him. The hell was he thinking? "No." She says flatly, shaking her head and looking away again. "I told him I didn't share his interest." There's a momentary pause where both expression and tone lighten. "That particular move is meant for someone else." She glances at him from the side. "After what, then?" Back to Top   El Sensei Sensei El Jefe I control the universe! [send pm] Joined: July 2009 Posts: 28,490 Different Persectives (Silas/Open) « Nov 12, 2015 4:30:22 GMT -6 via the ProBoards App » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Silas expression actually softens when the sideways glance and comment are given. Before he can reply Becca asks her other question though and his features harden once more. "Freya was right." He states ambiguously. He stands up more straight, chin up. Back to Top   Rebecca Jefferson Legend Defense Will it be you this time? [send pm] Joined: October 2015 Gender: Posts: 4,354 Different Persectives (Silas/Open) « Nov 12, 2015 4:34:27 GMT -6 » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top It's like playing roulette when you don't know who else is in the game. She frowns again, addressing him more directly. Face it, Freya being right about anything isn't going to be good for her, especially the way this conversation is going. "About what?" Back to Top   El Sensei Sensei El Jefe I control the universe! [send pm] Joined: July 2009 Posts: 28,490 Different Persectives (Silas/Open) « Nov 12, 2015 4:40:11 GMT -6 via the ProBoards App » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top He shakes his head, intent on not answering. After another few moments, however, he allows himself to give in to the urge. "Letting people in makes you weak. She told me that, I told myself that. I know it better than anyone." He snickers again, berating himself in his head. "Yet I began to open the door like some fool only to have it slammed in my face." Another chuckle under his breath. Back to Top   Rebecca Jefferson Legend Defense Will it be you this time? [send pm] Joined: October 2015 Gender: Posts: 4,354 Different Persectives (Silas/Open) « Nov 12, 2015 4:48:24 GMT -6 » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top More silence, though now there's something akin to empathy and regret on her face. It's his words at the end hat hold her most, however, and the admission she hears sounds so much like what she tells herself that it startles her. She sucks in a breath, taking several strides forward, then turns and faces him while in his path with the most serious expression he'd have seen from her yet. "No, it doesn't. Maybe, if you open the door to too many people, you can lose track, but keeping that door shut is going to leave you closed off to opportunisties as well as people." Just the short time she'd been at Paradigm has shown her that. Her hands slide out of her pockets, raising to the air beside her. She will continue after him if he tries to go, but she won't blockade his way again. "The door has been slammed shut once by both of us, Silas. You can't pin this, whatever this is, on just me. I took a chance to see what could happen with Mike, and I'm the one that closed that door - twice, apparently. The first time I did it, I chose you instead." « Last Edit: Nov 12, 2015 4:55:05 GMT -6 by Rebecca Jefferson » Back to Top   Reply Share Thread Facebook Twitter Tumblr LinkedIn MySpace Email Go to Previous Thread Next Thread Please make a selection first