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𝕵𝖔𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖓𝖙. (semi-hiatus) @sarcasmsupreme.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

-- pick anywhere that gets overly crowded, since I know you both aren't a fan of crowds."

𝕵𝖔𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖓𝖙. (semi-hiatus) @sarcasmsupreme.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Joel leaned his elbow against the door and propped his head up on his hand. The car started driving, the city moving outside the window. Nightlife was starting to pick up now that the sun had gone down. Young people were out on the streets, lines spilled from the doors of bars. "I didn't --

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𝕵𝖔𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖓𝖙. (semi-hiatus) @sarcasmsupreme.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Joel had no idea what 'frustrations' meant in Ivette's lexicon. But he didn't ask. He didn't want to linger on a topic she clearly wasn't comfortable with. "Twenty 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘺-seven." He chuckled. The Uber pulled up then and rolled down its window. "For Joel?" "Pile in," Joel told --

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𝕵𝖔𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖓𝖙. (semi-hiatus) @sarcasmsupreme.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

-- looked at Raz and said the thing about getting what he wanted, Joel felt a moment of panic and quickly tried to redirect. "You mean getting absolutely wasted? That's exactly what I intend to do." He grinned.

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𝕵𝖔𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖓𝖙. (semi-hiatus) @sarcasmsupreme.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Joel pat Ivette gently on the shoulder as a sort of way to comfort her. "I didn't mean to turn it into a thing. I was just making a joke." And not even technically about Ivette. "No one's worried about you 'going after' me. And I'm sorry, I shouldn't have brought him up." When Ivette --

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𝕵𝖔𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖓𝖙. (semi-hiatus) @sarcasmsupreme.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

|| Also if people are using their mod lists to bully, that's a completely different story. Like if someone added you to a list called "losers", obviously that's different.

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𝕵𝖔𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖓𝖙. (semi-hiatus) @sarcasmsupreme.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

-- you on a moderation list isn't cool. And it isn't going to stop you from getting blocked. It's just going to be more of a pain in the ass. Please be chill. Don't harass people for blocking you or putting you on a mod list. We're all here to have fun. 🫶

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𝕵𝖔𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖓𝖙. (semi-hiatus) @sarcasmsupreme.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

-- simply for writing a character who has my dead name. I've blocked characters that I dislike. I block any muse who is a minor. Those types of things aren't anything against the writer. I also think you should let people moderate their accounts. Blocking them specifically so they can't put --

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𝕵𝖔𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖓𝖙. (semi-hiatus) @sarcasmsupreme.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

|| I want to put out there that blocking doesn't always mean that I have a problem with you. I've had people get angry at me before for blocking them and being like "what did I do?" Or they retaliate. While I do block people who I have issues with, that isn't everyone. I've blocked people --

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𝕵𝖔𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖓𝖙. (semi-hiatus) @sarcasmsupreme.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

-- got eyes for someone else now, don't you?" He teased good-naturedly. "Everything good on that front? Or would you rather talk about that another time?"

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𝕵𝖔𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖓𝖙. (semi-hiatus) @sarcasmsupreme.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

"Ride will be here in five minutes," Joel said, looking up from his phone once it was confirmed. "And it was technically flirting. But it was a joke." Joel looked at Raz. "Don't worry about her, she knows. We had a conversation about it some time ago." He looked back at Ivette. "And you've --

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𝕵𝖔𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖓𝖙. (semi-hiatus) @sarcasmsupreme.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

-- the bar, then stopped as he called them all an Uber.

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𝕵𝖔𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖓𝖙. (semi-hiatus) @sarcasmsupreme.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

-- Ivette. "You should worry more about yourself. Your limit is pretty low. More fries at the next place. Oh—and they have burgers!" He seemed to be walking just fine still. No swaying, no uneven footing. Just his usual swagger walk. Joel pulled his phone out as he exited --

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𝕵𝖔𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖓𝖙. (semi-hiatus) @sarcasmsupreme.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Joel glanced over when he heard her whispering. His mouth quirked into a smirk when he realized what was going on. "I'm flattered. But I'm afraid alcohol has claimed me for the night." He was talking to the helmet, though he didn't hide it because he knew it looked like he was just talking to --

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𝕵𝖔𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖓𝖙. (semi-hiatus) @sarcasmsupreme.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

-- just Ivette and Raz could hear him. "Two Aunt Robertas is about eighteen shots of liquor," he told them, his voice slurring a little more now. Then he winked and stood up. "Alright. Let's go."

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𝕵𝖔𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖓𝖙. (semi-hiatus) @sarcasmsupreme.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Joel nudged Ivette in the arm lightly. "He's right. You need higher standards." He picked up his drink and downed the rest of it. His face contorted slightly. "Wow. That's a taste." The bartender was once again staring at him, agape. Joel smiled crookedly, lowering his voice so --

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. . . simply bpd ➶ @simplybpd.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

But when he walks in, I am loved, I am loved

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𝕵𝖔𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖓𝖙. (semi-hiatus) @sarcasmsupreme.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

-- after the playlist ended, letting the impact of it settle over him. It was touching in a way he couldn't even put into words. He just felt so... he didn't even know. When he finally moved, he pulled out his phone to text him. [To: Raz] 📲 — Listened to the playlist. It was good. Thanks

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𝕵𝖔𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖓𝖙. (semi-hiatus) @sarcasmsupreme.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

After getting back home late, Joel put on his headphones and lie down on the floor, then listened through the playlist. It gave him chills. In the way only Raz could do. Speaking to Joel in a language that was so distinctly 𝘩𝘪𝘮. So Raz. Joel continued to lie still several minutes --

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𝕵𝖔𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖓𝖙. (semi-hiatus) @sarcasmsupreme.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Joel chuckled. "Yes. I can play it." He'll listen to it at home after they go out. Headphones on, no distractions.

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𝕵𝖔𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖓𝖙. (semi-hiatus) @sarcasmsupreme.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Joel blinked, taking the CD in his hand and looking at it. "Thanks." he turned it over for a few moments, then whistled. "Retro. This might be my first CD."

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𝕵𝖔𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖓𝖙. (semi-hiatus) @sarcasmsupreme.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

"'Special fries'?" Joel repeated. "There are a lot of different types of fries. You're gonna have to be more specific." His eyes shifted to Raz when Ivette mentioned that, seeming to get dangerously close to revealing her own secret. "Also, don't buy things while drunk. Trust me."

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𝕵𝖔𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖓𝖙. (semi-hiatus) @sarcasmsupreme.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

"Well I'd hope you were conscious," Joel said with a frown. "Did you mean 'sober'? Or 'coherent'? Because I beg to differ." His mouth curved up into a crooked smile. "I can always just get you more fries," he pointed out, then proceeded to snag another fry.

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𝕵𝖔𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖓𝖙. (semi-hiatus) @sarcasmsupreme.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Joel laughed at Raz's mention of Space Noodles. "Oh yeah. Space Noodles beats all," he joked. "You are drunk. And I'm also stealing your fries," he told Ivette chipperly.

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𝕵𝖔𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖓𝖙. (semi-hiatus) @sarcasmsupreme.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

-- ignorant, I won't lie. But I actually like you guys. Why do you think you're here?"

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𝕵𝖔𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖓𝖙. (semi-hiatus) @sarcasmsupreme.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Joel stole another fry from her basket. "I'm open to suggestions." He then picked up his glass and sipped it. "And it's the world that's boring, not the people." His voice was starting to drag a little, like the buzz was finally coming on. "Well, a lot of people in this era are pretty --

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𝕵𝖔𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖓𝖙. (semi-hiatus) @sarcasmsupreme.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

The bartender returned with their drinks, setting them onto the bar before them. Joel was distracted for a moment while he took the drink and took a sip. "Hm?" He looked at her over the rim of his glass, then set it down. "Usually something like this. Get a few friends, go out." He shrugged.

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𝕵𝖔𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖓𝖙. (semi-hiatus) @sarcasmsupreme.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Joel thought about it for a moment. "She could probably handle a weekday," he suggested to Raz.

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𝕵𝖔𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖓𝖙. (semi-hiatus) @sarcasmsupreme.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Joel tilted his head, which was still being supported by his hand. "You mean what genre is his band? What 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 you consider Ash Harbor? Alt rock?"

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𝕵𝖔𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖓𝖙. (semi-hiatus) @sarcasmsupreme.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

"She'll have a mule spritz," he said to the bartender. "Ivette, what kind of music do you like? I can't remember." He reached for another fry and plucked it from the basket. "Speaking of Raz being a rockstar."

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𝕵𝖔𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖓𝖙. (semi-hiatus) @sarcasmsupreme.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Joel had grabbed another fry, and was currently taking a bite of the end of it. "Let's change the topic. Don't want to go down that rabbit hole just now. Trying to have fun tonight." He ate the rest of his fry, then picked up his glass and downed the rest of it. "Bartender! Another!"

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𝕵𝖔𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖓𝖙. (semi-hiatus) @sarcasmsupreme.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Joel propped his elbow on the bar, then used his hand to support his head. He chuckled, amused. "Glad you approve." As Raz predicted, Joel reached for the fries with his free hand, took one, then popped it into his mouth.

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𝕵𝖔𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖓𝖙. (semi-hiatus) @sarcasmsupreme.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Joel looked at Raz, his eyes remaining on him. Watching to decipher his reaction.

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𝕵𝖔𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖓𝖙. (semi-hiatus) @sarcasmsupreme.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

-- not the other way around. She was a part of their circle and knew all of them and their secret identities. Then I showed up; the time travelling relative." He looked between them again. "All clear now?"

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𝕵𝖔𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖓𝖙. (semi-hiatus) @sarcasmsupreme.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Joel looked between the two of them, seeing the stress building. "Okay, let's clarify," Joel said. "Raz doesn't know who my family is. Because he knows I'm part extraterrestrial and it would expose secrets that aren't mine to share. Ivette has met my family, yes. She knows me through my family, --

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𝕵𝖔𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖓𝖙. (semi-hiatus) @sarcasmsupreme.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

"She's right. I do play chess. My Aunt taught me. I'm actually very good at it." Joel smiled crookedly when Raz ordered the fries and the water, his eyes lingering on him.

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𝕵𝖔𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖓𝖙. (semi-hiatus) @sarcasmsupreme.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Joel's eyes widened when she downed the drink. "No don't—" Too late. "That's like two and a half shots... And you definitely do not have my metabolism."

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𝕵𝖔𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖓𝖙. (semi-hiatus) @sarcasmsupreme.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Joel looked at her, brows pinched together. "... What? Is that slang for something?" He picked up his drink and took a sip, then paused. "Oh right. We're getting drunk tonight. No need to pace myself." Joel took a few long swallows. The bartender was staring, horrified.

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𝕵𝖔𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖓𝖙. (semi-hiatus) @sarcasmsupreme.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Joel was watching her with his usual half-smile, looking at her with a combination of amusement and fondness. "Hey, I think that makes us all children of immigrants. First gen Americans." He furrowed his brows after a moment. "Well I guess my dad... Technically... Was born here...?"

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𝕵𝖔𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖓𝖙. (semi-hiatus) @sarcasmsupreme.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

-- This one's much simpler. Still sweet. Doesn't taste strong, but it is, so don't chug it."

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𝕵𝖔𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖓𝖙. (semi-hiatus) @sarcasmsupreme.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

The bartender set out their drinks on the bar in front of Ivette. Joel perked up and grabbed the Aunt Roberta and slid it towards himself. "Got you a lemon drop, Ivette. Hope that's okay. The drink I got you last time we were at a bar together is on the nicer side. Not a dive bar drink. --

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𝕵𝖔𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖓𝖙. (semi-hiatus) @sarcasmsupreme.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

"I think you should tell him," Joel chimed in, leaning in so he could look around Ivette at Raz. "It's very confusing and will definitely give you a headache." Joel grinned.

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𝕵𝖔𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖓𝖙. (semi-hiatus) @sarcasmsupreme.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Joel flagged down the bartender while Ivette introduced herself. "Can we get an Aunt Roberta, a beer, and a lemon drop please? Thanks." He crossed his arms and rested them on the bar, then looked over to watch the other two.

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