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Post by *MorningGlory* on May 2, 2017 21:40:00 GMT -5
"Liam," he answered and shook the man's hand. "You in rodeo?" Liam asked curiously as he patted his mustang on the neck.
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Post by Salted Squid on May 2, 2017 21:56:39 GMT -5
Sorry for poof, I had dinner! Yeah, we can skip cx))
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Post by Turtleshell on May 3, 2017 7:36:06 GMT -5
(Sorry about last night, totally just passed out with my laptop and tv on and everything! At least I had covered up and put my birds to bed before I did Silver: Yes, you may claim Head Trainer for Quarter Horse Racing, just post your character when you're ready) Nick struggled to answer. "No. I mean, yes. Kind of," he sputtered out, trying to find the words to explain. "I'm just barn staff," he added, taking a step back, embarrassed suddenly. From what he had heard from the other staff members, a good portion of the students weren't kind- especially not the richies. Would Liam be like that?
Flynn had requested Warboy be tacked and ready for a session earlier in the day; now, the big, tall dappled gray Holsteiner was already throwing a tantrum, having only been ridden a dozen times- maybe- since summer vacation started, and not much before than due to Flynn's lack of enthusiasm for him. And, well, inability to control him. "Sit still, you beast," Flynn murmured as he waited for Summer to arrive, having a handler hold the creature as he played around on his phone- something that would not be allowed after dinner tonight. The gelding stomped his foot in the sand-dirt that filled the indoor english arena, a huge, fairly empty space for now. This half was for flat-work only, and the back half held various jumps. Some were small, near verticals of 2'. Others were huge- some 5' and more in height. Some natural jumps, pale wood with brush and the like. Others brightly colored, highly decorative and strange shapes. Warboy blew through his nose, a sign of his impatience as he stared down at Flynn, who rolled his eyes at the goofy Jumper.
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Post by *MorningGlory* on May 3, 2017 7:40:54 GMT -5
"oh cool," liam said, "do you still ride?" He asked with a shrug
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Post by Turtleshell on May 3, 2017 7:50:36 GMT -5
(I can't decide if I want to take my profile picture down. Everytime I see Church I really want to cry. But I mean, I don't want to just forget about her either...and it's such a great picture of the three of them together...Idk what should I do?
I'm at work so I'll be poofy, I'm really only on right now because I'm the only one here and I'm like...eh not much to do yet.
Lol you should totally have Zo join in I want to do something to make this completely awkward and see Liam's reaction XD)
Nick nodded. "Try to," he quickly responded. "I do rodeo, that's why I wanted to come in here and check out the horses. I'm gonna be stuck in that english barn a lot," he added with a shaky laugh. "Maybe meet some people too." He shrugged as if it was a stupid idea.
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Post by *MorningGlory* on May 3, 2017 8:02:15 GMT -5
-hugs- do you want me to make you a profile picture?)
I was just thinking about putting her in here lol)
"Cool. What do you do in rodeo? Have you ever competed? I have a few buckles myself,"
"Oh stop bragging about your buckles already. You have two," Came a sing-song voice. Zo was walking towards the two men at the stall. She handed liam a large piece of poster board. "Here, I have your sign for you," she said.
Liam thanked her and put the sign on the stall. It read: "don't feed me no matter how much I beg"
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Post by Turtleshell on May 3, 2017 8:21:42 GMT -5
(I don't know, I'm half/half whether to keep it. I loved her so much- I'm actually still trying to get a small gravestone for her, with her name engraved. Idk I think I should keep it for her...she would have liked me too, I think. Cockatiels are much smarter than most think, they have the mind of a two year old, which I think you would agree, is fairly smart XD They do naughty things with you at daycare, right? Lol)
Nick smiled, glad to answer. "Yup, or, I did. Too busy now I reckon." He watched the girl appear, wondering who she was, instantly taking a good look at her. She was cute, for sure; big blue eyes, gorgeous copper-toned hair. "Hey," he welcomed her, feeling saddened for a second. "I introduced myself to your boyfriend already. I'm Nick," he offered, not recognizing they were twins, due to their different facial structure, despite their same hair color and blue eyes, the hair didn't show on Liam as much.
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Post by *MorningGlory* on May 3, 2017 8:38:39 GMT -5
Vi looked at Liam in surprise and laughed. She laughed even harder, clutching her belly. Once she calmed, she wiped her eyes and told Nick "I'm sorry um you just surprised me. Um..he's my brother..twin actually." She smiled brightly and stuck her hand out. "I'm Zo. It's nice to meet you,"
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Post by Turtleshell on May 3, 2017 8:46:11 GMT -5
Nick's eyes lit up, then his face went red. "Oh. Really?" he answered, embarrassed once more. How could he be so stupid? "It's, uh, nice to meet you," he met her hand with his, still blushing. He gave her another look- well, at least he had learned from this that she was single...or at least that Liam wasn't with her.
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Post by *MorningGlory* on May 3, 2017 8:53:39 GMT -5
"it's nice to meet you too. Are you a student or do you work here? I want to work here when I can," Zo said, smiling
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Post by Turtleshell on May 3, 2017 9:22:20 GMT -5
Nick replied to the girl, "No, I wish. Just working. I'm staff in the english barn," he told her, glancing at the stallion.
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Post by Turtleshell on May 3, 2017 9:26:28 GMT -5
(sry for short replies, like I said at work...I'm like really ahead in work though, but I still feel like I shouldn't be posting at all. But I really have nothing to do XD)
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Post by *MorningGlory* on May 3, 2017 9:36:47 GMT -5
That's ok. I'm at work too. Except I can't clock on yet because they don't need me ) Zo smiled. "Cool! Well maybe we can go riding sometime if you want," she offered. "Were you a student here before you started working?'
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Post by Turtleshell on May 3, 2017 9:40:38 GMT -5
(...what? They tell you to come in, then say 'we don't need you'???)
Nick hated that question; more than anything in his soul. His face went bitter, a scowl appearing. "No. Tried, for a few years actually. Guess I wasn't good enough. Or they didn't want me because I couldn't pay them," he answered in a seething tone, before attempting to cover it up. "This is, uh, my first time here," he finally added. "What about you? Been here before?" he wondered, his smile reappearing, his back turning to Liam so he could conversant more personally with Zo.
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Post by Turtleshell on May 3, 2017 9:43:47 GMT -5
(OMG have such a good plot for them for later in the future!!! <3 Can't wait to see if things work out like I want them to and we get to do it!)
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Post by *MorningGlory* on May 3, 2017 9:49:21 GMT -5
I'm used to it. It's a thing that happens. If we don't have enough students to warrant two teachers (for my class I have a 1:4 ratio so one teacher can be in there with four or two teachers can be in there with 5-8. Today we're really low so im not needed yet) Ooh I think I have one coming in now! Got to go! Ooh what's the plot?) "Oh I'm sorry to hear that..." Zo said, feeling bad for asking, "this is my first year as well."
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Post by Turtleshell on May 3, 2017 9:57:31 GMT -5
(So you just kind of...wait? WTH? They should pay you if you have to sit there! You're on call, sort of, an on-call employee is supposed to be compensated for the time they're on call...
I kind of hate working for these guys now, they used my car for practice and actually DID find a crack on my windshield!!!!! WTF I had never noticed it! LOL now I seriously need to get it fixed! They are actually GOOD!)
Nick shot her a smile at that. "Cool. Well, I've been here a week or so already getting things ready as the horses came in. I can show you around, some, if you're interested?" he offered to her, as though Liam wasn't there.
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Post by *MorningGlory* on May 3, 2017 11:26:29 GMT -5
Yea it sucks but I'm not really on call. I have a time to come in and if they don't need me then I can leave or hang out in the office.)
Lol that's hilarious)
"Sure I would like that a lot," Zo said smiling brightly
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Post by Turtleshell on May 3, 2017 11:40:39 GMT -5
(No it's not it makes me mad! Lol I don't need to deal with a crack in my windshield now too, got too much going on
LOL Liam react!!!!)
Nick smiled. "Sweet. Well, what have and haven't you seen?" he started out with, leading the way to the big open doors at the end of the aisle, to exit outside.
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Post by Turtleshell on May 3, 2017 11:43:29 GMT -5
(I'm in a bad mood too because I can't get these lazy sons of a guns to show up for their darn interviews!!!!! Like, why the heck would you set up an interview if you're not going to show? you rude mother pearls! Seriously what is wrong with people??? And it's like 90% of em! My grandparents would have ripped me a new one if I had ever done that. Even if you're no longer interested, at lest call and cancel jeez louise!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's making me seem awful to the hiring manager- but I'm like...well, I booked em. So I don't know what else you want me to do?)
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Post by Turtleshell on May 3, 2017 11:46:14 GMT -5
(AND that's if I can get them to answer their phones- these people are looking for jobs, yet they don't ever answer their darn calls- and if I call back the next day, they're like "oh you called?" YES! I left a freaking voicemail, you're too lazy to listen to those?!
Lol, sorry, just need to rant. I'm taking the blame here and I'm like WTF am I supposed to do?! I didn't raise these people to be SHIZHEADS! XD)
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Post by *MorningGlory* on May 3, 2017 11:54:21 GMT -5
That sounds horrible I hate people.) Zo stepped back so he could lead. "Um ive only seen my barn; I'm a trick rider. I haven't even seen the dorms yet. I came straight to the barn." Liam watched them start to head off and coughed. "Don't forget to get your schedule Zo," he said. He hadn't been sure what to say but figured that would at least remind them of his presence
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Post by Turtleshell on May 3, 2017 12:13:37 GMT -5
(I just feel so defeated...)
Nick ignored Liam, responding to Zo. "Oh, well, I can show you everything then," he said with a light laugh as he led her off. "That huge building over there-" he pointed in the distance, "is the dorms, in case you didn't catch that already when you came in. Next to that are the classrooms, that big building. Lots of rooms in there, which I guess you'll be taking classes at." He shrugged, still leading her in the direction of the buildings. "This is the dining hall. Decent food, so far, I think, but everyone else told me the food gets better when you students arrive. So there's that to look forward to..."
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Post by Turtleshell on May 3, 2017 12:15:47 GMT -5
(At least I'm free now the boss is gone so I have some space to breathe...they aren't paying me enough for this, seriously. Especially not for my college degree XD I like this, honestly, but I've got to find something else, this just isn't working out...)
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Post by *MorningGlory* on May 3, 2017 12:18:28 GMT -5
I'm so sorry what's your degree in?) Zo giggled. "Good food is definitely something to look forward to," she looked around as he pointed and talked.
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Post by Turtleshell on May 3, 2017 12:27:02 GMT -5
(Well...XD it's technically anthropology, but I am able to spin that to be 'interpersonal communication skills' very easily, since my degree is actually social anthropology. I was initially supposed to be getting a biological anthropology degree, but last minute (too late to take the classes I actually needed) my new advisor realized my old advisor put me down for social, and it was either stick with the sucky social degree, or take at least another year (and pay MORE money!) to get the right classes. I obviously couldn't do that- RIP OF ARTISTS!- so I had to stick with social. I had no clue, I relied on my advisor to tell me which classes to take, so I took them. Sun of a witch. XD excuse my fake language, it upsets me when I talk about it.
I guess in some ways it worked out, because now I can use it for a lot of HR and recruiting things, BUT I can't do biological anthropology and get my masters and phd like I wanted...I still haven't felt like going back to school, though, so I guess that's ok. I would have to move, and be away from family, and honestly, my family ated like witches when I mentioned going back to school - my grandparents think they know best for me, well forget them jerks- so yeah. Long story. XD)
"Wanna grab some snacks now? Might be something we can give the horses, I've been told they do that a lot," Nick replied, still heading for the dining hall. Plus they might be able to get an idea of what was being served for dinner..."They always have snacks and drinks out, that sports drink stuff..." he said, unable to think of the name. He wasn't well educated, and came from a place that things like Gatorade weren't common.
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Post by *MorningGlory* on May 3, 2017 12:30:05 GMT -5
"sure, I haven't eaten since before I got on the plane last night," Zo said with a shrug. "I'm glad it's always out though," she added. "Chariot would love a snack. I'll take a little bit to give him later."
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Post by Turtleshell on May 3, 2017 12:38:32 GMT -5
Nick nodded, though was surprised at what she said. He playfully poked her belly, feeling a bit more comfortable with her now. "Wow, can't believe you could go without eating that long. I need, like, at least four meals a day," he joked as they entered the dining hall- for the most part, it was fairly empty, with just a few students and staff inside. Students that were new were just looking around to get to know the place. But already the kitchen was bustling, he could tell from the doors swinging open and closed as kitchen staff came in and out.
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Post by Turtleshell on May 3, 2017 16:40:25 GMT -5
(Then I have to come home to my family fighting UGH)
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