good morning, rose! i missed you...

[usedwindything.livejournal.com]

Who: usedwindything usedtherapy
Where: Goldenrod Inn
When: Evening of the 22nd
Summary: Rose wakes up from her canon update coma a day later than expected, but that's okay. It's not like the timing really effects his surprise date plans.
Rating: G (perhaps occasional language? Idk)
Log:
[To say that he was happy to see her eyes finally open again was perhaps the grossest understatement imaginable. He wasn't just "happy", no. "Happy" was far too weak of a word to describe John's emotional state, but he was far too worked up to think of a better one. So we're just going to say that he was really super duper happy or something. But that's not the point. The point is, Rose is awake again and gosh darnit girl, why did it take you an extra day he was starting to get worried!]

[So anyway, Rose is conscious again, John is trying not to pass out from excitement, there are hugs all around, and it was basically the most joyous of reunions imaginable. Too bad we won't actually get to see it played out.]

[Fast forward a few minutes. Rose is still in bed, sending a message to let people know that she's conscious and fine again; John is in the small hotel kitchenette, attempting to make chicken friend rice. Because he's been planning what is sure to be an incredibly romantic stay-at-home date ever since Nepeta planted the idea in his head last week. And he knows Rose likes Chinese food and this is really the only dish he thinks he could pull off.]

[Keyword there being think. While John may be able to handle simpler things like pastas, soups, and even plain rice with no trouble at all, fried rice is proving to be a bit too advanced for him at moment. With as much as they're on the road and with how limited the hotel kitchens are, it's not like he's had a ton of cooking practice here. Or maybe he should have tried making it a few times BEFORE tonight so he had a better idea of what he was doing. Or better yet, gone out to dinner instead and left it to people who actually know what they're doing. Then maybe there wouldn't be the scent of something burning coming from the kitchen.]

[At least he hasn't managed to set the fire alarm off yet?]

Comments

[usedwindything.livejournal.com]

Good. Because that's right where I'm staying. You are pretty much stuck with me at this point, sorry to say. I may as well be super-glued to your side.

[usedtherapy.livejournal.com]

I wouldn't have it any other way. [[A squeeze to his arm before she begins tugging on it lightly.]]

Come on, slow poke. Let's go enjoy the snow.

[usedwindything.livejournal.com]

Hey I'm not a slowpoke! Do I look pink to you? Or like a vacant idiot who only has half an idea what's-- never mind. Don't answer that. [He picks up the pace a little and oh hey, there's the door. Because they were already almost out there anyway. Once again, John pushes the door open for Rose and Guile, though he keeps a firm grip on her hand this time, waiting to follow directly after her.]

[usedtherapy.livejournal.com]

[[Laughing, she jogs out the door with Guile on her heels. Sorry, she's not giving you time to just follow John. She's tugging you right after her.]]

[usedwindything.livejournal.com]

Woah hey! [You made him lose his balance, Rose. He almost just face-planted into the snow! Wouldn't that have been terrible? Luckily he manages to stay upright, though a little wobbly for a moment.] Oh, hey. So I never did ask...what happened back home? What do you remember now?

[usedtherapy.livejournal.com]

[[And that question kind of kills her excitement a little, causing her to slow down.]]

...quite a lot transpired while I was home. Imps were killed, weapons gained, plans formulated and executed...

[usedwindything.livejournal.com]

[...shit he fucked up, didn't he?]

Oh...I see. Sorry I just...was wondering how caught up with the rest of us you are now. But if you don't want to talk about it, that's fine! We can just talk about it later! Or...never. Whichever you prefer!

[usedtherapy.livejournal.com]

No, it's fine. Really, I shouldn't be as hesitant to speak about as I am, considering you already are aware of the...well. One of the more major events that happens.

[usedwindything.livejournal.com]

Ah...yeah Karkat accidentally let that slip. If you mean what I think you do. And if you do then we will definitely talk about that later. But for now, we are only talking about happy things! This is a no sad zone! [He squeezes her hand lightly.] Surely something good happened, right? Or at least kind of cool maybe?

[usedtherapy.livejournal.com]

[[Well, after some thought, she can't help but smile a little.]]

I suppose there are two things that stand out among the rest of things considered "good". Would you like to hear about those?

[usedwindything.livejournal.com]

Oh yes. Do tell. I'm tired of hearing sad future things. I knew it couldn't really be all that bad!

[usedtherapy.livejournal.com]

Well, where to start? [[Letting go of his hand, she laces hers behind her back.]]

I've managed to reach god tier.

[usedwindything.livejournal.com]

[Oh wait...no why can't they hold hands anymore? John looks saddened by this, but continues walking through the snow alongside Rose.]

You did?! Really? That's great! So in the future we're both god tier? What about Dave and Jade?

[usedtherapy.livejournal.com]

[[They can hold hands again in a minute!]]

Yes, really. I'm not positive on Jade, but seeing as Dave did as well, I will confidently assume that she does also.

[usedwindything.livejournal.com]

[But he wants to hold hands now. :c]

Wow...that is good to hear! But wait. Neither Vriska nor Karkat mentioned this. So...does that mean you're even further in the timeline than them now? Because that seems like kind of a big thing for them to leave out!

[usedtherapy.livejournal.com]

Well both of them were surprised to hear that, so there is a good possibility of that.

[usedwindything.livejournal.com]

So what was the other good thing? Though maybe you should have saved the god tier reveal. That's going to be pretty tough to top!

[usedtherapy.livejournal.com]

Oh I don't know about that. [[Rolling from her toes to her heels.]]

What would you say if I told you that you proposed to me?

[usedwindything.livejournal.com]

Haha, what?

[Apparently that's what he would say. Because he's not quite sure that he heard that right.]

[usedtherapy.livejournal.com]

Really? That's what you would say? [[Sorry John. She's going to tease you.]]

[usedwindything.livejournal.com]

What was the question again? I think I misheard you because I could have sworn you said something about proposing...

[usedtherapy.livejournal.com]

Oh, I did. I'm fairly certain you heard me correctly.

[usedwindything.livejournal.com]

I...what?! [He stops dead in his tracks, staring at Rose blankly. All thought seems to have ceased. He did what?] I...I did? I mean...I really asked...what?

[usedtherapy.livejournal.com]

[[In a way. But she merely mutely nods.]]

[usedwindything.livejournal.com]

Oh...wow um. Eheh...you're not joking? That's a thing that I actually did?