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04:25 pm January 26th, 2011
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Characters Frankie and Sam
Setting School parking lot, after class and after Professor Pendragon's last school notice.
Content Swearing likely
Summary Frankie is angry and sulking and probably not very good company.


Frankie had been feeling on edge since the attack on Meka's owl and the later attack on Leon hadn't helped improve her mood. Not only had there been a dangerous creature running around Sonnier, but it also bugged her that the last things she had said to Leon had been less than pleasant. What if he had been really injured? Was she really that horrible of a person?

She had been going back and forth over emailing Leon to say sorry, and had logged on to the school network to find the latest notice from Professor Pendragon. It was so unfair, shewas going to be seventeen in April and yet she couldn't help catch any other of the beasts? If there was one thing that made her really mad, it was being denied the chance to do stuff she was sure she was capable of. Suddenly feeling a lot of resentment to the school, to the wizarding world, she picked up her car keys and shoved on her shoes and walked down to the parking lot. She needed to go somewhere without magical dangerous creatures and homework and everything. The best chance was to go into town, she decided. Now if only there was someone who would join her.

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samtheman From: [info]samtheman Date: January 26th, 2011 03:28 pm (UTC) (Link)
The shit had hit the fan. Owls and kids were getting attacked on school grounds! Sam was having a hard time wrapping his head around the idea of it and really just needed some fresh air. Without much more thought he grabbed his skateboard and headed for the parking lot. It was much better for skating than anywhere else on campus even if he did have to dive out of the way of a few couple insane teen drivers.

He had been coasting along for a while when he saw Frankie walking toward the parking lot. She had the look, and he just knew. "Hey," he waved over at her and skated closer, coming to a stop a few feet in front of her. "You okay?"
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petitechou From: [info]petitechou Date: January 26th, 2011 04:11 pm (UTC) (Link)
Frankie looked up at the call of her name and smiled, though it was a little strained.

"No" she said plainly and guestured back up towards the main school building. "Fucking Pendragon being totally unfair. I'm suprised she didn't put no girls allowed on the bottom too." She didn't know if Sam checked the journals as much as she did, but it didn't really matter.

"I'm skipping out. For icecream. You coming?" She jiggled her car keys and carried on walking to where it was parked. She didn't usually drive it, especially not in the city, but it felt good and eased stress.

"I'm buying."
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samtheman From: [info]samtheman Date: January 26th, 2011 05:23 pm (UTC) (Link)
Sam nodded, he had seen the post Pendragon had put up about searching the grounds for the creature. "Yeah," he said a bit gruffly. "Me and Ina missed the cut off by a few weeks," he scrunched up his nose. "Shit's not fair," he said shaking his head.

Sam placed his hand over his heart and sighed contentedly. "Sweeter words have never been spoken my friend," he smiled easily and followed her to her car.

He situated himself in her passenger seat with a little wiggling and looked over at Frankie. "Other than all the bullshit how's the return to school be treating you?"
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petitechou From: [info]petitechou Date: January 27th, 2011 01:34 pm (UTC) (Link)
Frankie nodded fiercely. "We could do better than those senior bone heads anyway. I'll be the one laughing when they all end up getting killed." She carried on her muttering into the car, starting the engine and swinging out of the parking lot.

"I don't think school is much more than the bullshit now" she sighed, looking over at Sam with a crooked smile. "I mean, I can't learn anything because other kids just want to know what's going on and keep asking questions in lessons and shit."
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samtheman From: [info]samtheman Date: January 27th, 2011 05:23 pm (UTC) (Link)
Sam shivered a bit when Frankie spoke about deaths on campus. The idea was just a step over the crazy line. "I want to help, really I do, but I just can't even imagine what they're going to find," he shook his head again. Bits, bones, blood...

"So true," he agreed. "For once in my life I'm like... come on! I want more lessons," he laughed a bit. "It's not like they know anything about what is going on anyways so it's like forty minutes of postulating and bullshitting," he grinned. "I think the only place I'm actually learning anything is band."
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petitechou From: [info]petitechou Date: January 27th, 2011 06:18 pm (UTC) (Link)
"Then they'll probably end up killing whatever is out there, which would be terrible. Yes, it's eating people but it doesn't deserve to die." Her priorities were probably a little skewed but it didn't even enter her head.

She let the windows down in the car slightly for a fresh breeze and flicked the radio on as they came to a little traffic jam. "Band?" She inspected Sam a little closer. "I didn't know. What do you play?"
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samtheman From: [info]samtheman Date: January 27th, 2011 06:55 pm (UTC) (Link)
"That's true, probably just some... animal that doesn't know what it's doing."

The breeze was nice and Sam did the same with his window. "Drums, most of the time me and Shelby are just smashing away in the back," he laughed. "And I play some drums and guitar with Keegan on the side."
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petitechou From: [info]petitechou Date: January 27th, 2011 07:02 pm (UTC) (Link)
"That's cool, I play drums." She grinned at Sam. "My brother taught me. He says I have a lot of tension I can release by bashing the shit out of them."

Once they were moving it wasn't long until they were in The Bon, and parking up. "Where do you wanna go?"
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samtheman From: [info]samtheman Date: January 27th, 2011 07:21 pm (UTC) (Link)
"It's so true," he said with that nostalgic grin. "I think that's why I never really get mad. We should play together some time, like that band that only plays percussion."

"Brain freeze or maybe Hot Pans? They make a baller cold custard with King's Cake bits in it," he offered.
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petitechou From: [info]petitechou Date: January 27th, 2011 08:48 pm (UTC) (Link)
"I don't have a kit or anything" she admitted with a sheepish smile. Julian owned that. "Maybe we can each have a stick."

Climbing out of the car she pondered momentarily before deciding that Sam probably knew more about ice cream than her, and opted for the second choice. "I love custurd" she gasped, locking up and shoving her keys in her pocket. "Lead the way, Sam the man."
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samtheman From: [info]samtheman Date: January 27th, 2011 09:09 pm (UTC) (Link)
Sam laughed. "That would work, or we could use pots and pans," he grinned. "That's what I used to do when I was a kid until my mom couldn't stand it anymore and got me one."

Sam locked his door and headed off toward Hot Pans. He had been there almost daily during the summer. "It's sooooo good," he smiled. "You're going to love it," he said giving his tummy a pat. "I'd have to say that being close to Hot Pans is my favorite thing about having my parents own a shop on the Bon."
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petitechou From: [info]petitechou Date: January 30th, 2011 11:46 am (UTC) (Link)
"That's adorable" she admitted, digging him playfully with her elbow as they walked along.

Frankie wasn't one to really eat much, let alone treats like ice cream, but desperate times called for desperate measures.

"No shit? What's their shop?" There was a lot she didn't know about Sam, it felt goodto have someone to focus on who wasn't part of the whole mess at school.
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samtheman From: [info]samtheman Date: January 30th, 2011 07:53 pm (UTC) (Link)
Sam couldn't help but grin a silly little grin. "I was always getting into things when I was a kid but the drums really leveled me out... so did gymnastics," he added with a little laugh. "I guess it's fair to say I was a handful."

"Oh! My parents own Botique de les Fleurs, it's gardening and herbology shop," he explained. "Green Thumbs and herbology students get a discount," he smiled.
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petitechou From: [info]petitechou Date: January 30th, 2011 08:25 pm (UTC) (Link)
Frankie could relate to that. "I think I was supposed to be this quiet little girl who never made any noise and then I turned out to be a bit of a bitch trying to look up other girl's skirts" she joked.

"I've been in there before! I had no idea. I don't know if I'll be able to look them in the eye after some of the shenanigans I saw at your party."
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samtheman From: [info]samtheman Date: January 30th, 2011 08:30 pm (UTC) (Link)
He grinned. "I couldn't imagine you being a quiet little thing," he laughed. "You got a lot of spunk Frankie, it's a shame if your parents can't appreciate that."

Sam shook his head. "Yeah, I had a pretty hard time looking them in the face after that party too," he admitted. "I spent the rest of the day in my bed room," he smacked himself in the forehead. "I'm surprised they didn't find out."
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petitechou From: [info]petitechou Date: January 30th, 2011 08:37 pm (UTC) (Link)
That meant a lot. Frankie's smile grew wider and she linked an arm through Sam's affectionately. "Thank you. They don't quite, well, we're not talking at the moment. But they'll just have to get used to it!"

She laughed and shook her head, trying to remember most of the night. "I don't blame you. I'm sorry Tatum ate all your poptarts in the morning."
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samtheman From: [info]samtheman Date: January 30th, 2011 08:58 pm (UTC) (Link)
Sam happily linked arms as they strolled down the street. It was nice to be off campus for once with a friend. He smiled at Frankie. "Their loss," he said matter-of-factly. "Did you guys get into a fight?" he asked curious but trying not to pry.

Sam laughed brightly at her apology. "That's totally fine," he grinned. "She can make it up with a pack of pop tarts and a serious gaming session," he teased. "Besides, if she didn't eat them I might have ended up throwing them at random late sleepers," he laughed.
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petitechou From: [info]petitechou Date: January 30th, 2011 09:10 pm (UTC) (Link)
Frankie snorted. Fight was a bit of an understatement. "A big fight. I think I might be disowned, but they're still giving me money and I'm still spending it on ice cream so it's fine." She grinned up at Sam cheekily.

"I'll tell her that. I seriously am the biggest idiot when it comes to gaming, I bet Tatum's getting sick of me mashing the buttons. I'm sure she'd enjoy an actual challenge with you!"
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samtheman From: [info]samtheman Date: January 30th, 2011 09:34 pm (UTC) (Link)
He loved her flippant attitude about it and smiled back. "At least they're still helping out," he offered. "Must have been bad though," he said quietly.

Sam laughed though. "It's sweet that you at least try," he grinned. "I'm not very good either but not gonna lie, I'm a master of disaster at Donkey Konga."

"Alas! Our destination!" he joked when they reached Hot Pans and turned into the shop front.
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petitechou From: [info]petitechou Date: January 30th, 2011 10:47 pm (UTC) (Link)
Frankie raised her eyebrows at Sam to confirm what he had said. "I told them I was going to go do drugs and partake in orgies" she said deadpan.

Coming to Hot Pans she let out a satisfied noise and let Sam lead the way, returning his arm. "Oh man, this looks good." As they walked in she leant over to him. "Also, what is Donkey Konga?"
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samtheman From: [info]samtheman Date: January 31st, 2011 04:11 am (UTC) (Link)
Sam couldn't help but laugh. "Yeah, my parents wouldn't be to pleased with me if I said anything like that. I'd be grounded for life," he grinned. "Good thing I didn't get caught throwing a huge party or anything."

Sam walked up to the counter and ordered two king cake custard special. While waiting for their snack he turned back to Frankie. "Aww Donkey Konga is a game you would be real good at," he said. "You have these bongos and you drum along to the songs by following the music on screen."
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petitechou From: [info]petitechou Date: January 31st, 2011 05:08 pm (UTC) (Link)
"How the fuck did you and Marina clear up that good? You're like wonder kids" Frankie joked as she handed money over to the girl behind the counter.

"That sounds like fun, maybe that's a game I can actually play? I think, technology hates me. I lose at everything!"
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samtheman From: [info]samtheman Date: February 1st, 2011 06:18 am (UTC) (Link)
"We had a little help," he grinned. "We conned our little sister into helping and then promised Bobby free range of our kitchen for his assistance," he explained as the girl on the other side of the counter handed them their custards.

Sam walked over to a booth and sat down with his custard. "I think you would like it a lot," he said brightly. "It's way different from other video games." He took a bit of his custard and smiled happily, looking to his friend for her reaction.
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petitechou From: [info]petitechou Date: February 1st, 2011 12:22 pm (UTC) (Link)
"We'll have to have a gaming night in Tatum's dorm. She'll be thrilled" Frankie joked, then frowned slightly. "But what has it got to do with donkeys?" She shrugged and turned her attention to the custard. She inspected it and dug her spoon in, taste testing and looking back up at Sam.

"Oh my god" was all she said, her expression serene.
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