Paradise [Isabella's phone] Haunted

[Oliver Lee Winchester]

FROM OLIVER WINCHESTER

Mid-air collisions? Not like injuries are anything new in the attic.

Plenty of time. Plus, schools nowadays seem to push the whole career research thing, so that should help us out too. Reincarnates may be the only ones who take that seriously.

-Snorts- Cleopatra was NOT in my dormitory! I can just imagine how Will and Darwin would respond to that!

...and I don't know if I like what I'm imagining.

Anyway, it happened in the attic. I sent her a voicemail right after you told me you'd need to get all of the paper work done.

[Oliver Lee Winchester]

FROM OLIVER WINCHESTER

After the wax museum? No, I don't think we want any more injuries. We had plenty enough in London.

That's true. Even then, not all of us are taking it seriously either. I highly doubt Bonnie and Clyde have any serious career plans other than becoming career thieves again. You're rooming with Bonnie, though, so you'd know better than me.

Darwin would probably get annoyed. Will would find it absolutely hilarious and wouldn't let me live it down. I know I wouldn't let him live it down if I were in his shoes. -Chuckling- I would wonder how she got into the room though.

I did. I guess being hit with a pillow by Kass is nothing out of the ordinary, however, so I can see why it wouldn't stand out in your memory. -Laughing-

Christmas? Cindy and I will probably go home for Christmas dinner. Other than that, I'm not sure yet. I have most of my Christmas shopping done though. What about you?

[Oliver Lee Winchester]

FROM OLIVER WINCHESTER

Really? Wilbur acted weird in the museum? When did this happen? -Laughing-

Bonnie wants to settle down? Color me surprised. And don't worry, you don't have to tell me twice. Last thing I want is an infamous crime duo hunting me down. I'm good with machines, not with evading people who are trying to kill me.

Not all the time, no. If one of us is home, we'll leave it unlocked as long as it's before 6. Then we lock it.

Still would have been unexpected, and...I'm not entirely sure if it would be 100% welcome. I mean, what if she walks in on one of us in our boxers? Wouldn't that be a little awkward? Could at least knock first. -Chuckling-

How are you going to give your gifts to your family members then? Mail them? Decorating the attic might be nice, but not everyone in the RSOR celebrates Christmas, do they?

[Oliver Lee Winchester]

FROM OLIVER WINCHESTER

Ganglylimbs? Don't believe I've met that particular aviator. -Continues laughing-

A child? I'm not sure what to think about a child between Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. Although I guess she'd be Bonnie Barrow, alias Talia Randolph. It's an interesting thought.

Not sure my thoughts on kids myself. I loved my nieces and nephews dearly, but I'm not sure how I'd do with kids of my own. I guess we'll see how things turn out this time around.

Best to not ask questions. I'm not asking questions about your dorm, am I? Well, other than where it's located for Lenita's benefit.

Bows would be nice. Festive without making it too obvious. Maybe some snow-themed decorations too, or stars, since those are pretty neutral.

[Oliver Lee Winchester]

FROM OLIVER WINCHESTER

Well placed pun. I have to congratulate you on that one. Very punny.

That's true. Not sure whether to consider that a good thing or a bad thing. Least the kid will have talents, even if they aren't entirely legal in nature?

I did have fun with my nieces and nephews. We used to babysit them at the cycle shop sometimes. We'd read them stories and sometimes I'd make them candy. One of these days I'll have to make you guys some of my infamous fudge. Ivonette loved it.

I think Jennah and Iskander will make wonderful parents. I might have been a bit out of it on that third night in London, but I meant what I said when I told the two of them that they'd make good parents. Even if I experienced a bit of gender confusion with Saladin. -Laughter-

...the boys dorms do not smell funny. Cindy said the same thing before I came here. I think you're both crazy.

Then again, I guess it depends on which dorm you enter. I would imagine a few of them probably spell like certain illegal substances, but...

Probably is what's in there. If we had decorations for every holiday that would be even better.

[Oliver Lee Winchester]

FROM OLIVER WINCHESTER

Could have sword you knew what I meant? I thought that was a pun, though I guess I could be wrong.

Any skill can be useful, it just depends on what purposes you use it for.

You've never heard of making fudge before, or you never would have thought that I could make fudge? I'll have you know that I'm a decent cook...sometimes.

Yes, yes, I know he is. And I knew it then, despite my clouded frame of mind. It just came out wrong. -Laughs-

I still don't see...well, smell what you're talking about. Maybe males are immune.

Oh well, we'll have to make due with what we have. Wonder what the plans are for New Years, if any? 2011. My how time flies.

[Oliver Lee Winchester]

FROM OLIVER WINCHESTER

Never know. Could be a mixture of both. Not to mention phones aren't always 100% on delivering messages either.

Even collecting lint could come in handy. Think about how much less lint we'd find in our dryers!

-Laughs- I have never blown up a kitchen. I added modifications to a refrigerator though. Milkman didn't even have to come into the house, he could just open a door on the side that led directly into the refrigerator. Came in handy!

Only thing I've managed to blow up is a computer. And the fence on Hawthorne Street. But I was six. That one doesn't count.

Bizarre smell? You know, I could say that girls dorms tend to smell like perfume constantly...maybe that's why. Maybe your dorms smell too but girly smells mask it.

That would be interesting. Question is, what could we do? And at least one of the teachers has to stay behind to make sure we don't burn down the school. -Chuckling-

[Oliver Lee Winchester]

FROM OLIVER WINCHESTER

I think it's you. English isn't your first language and all. -Clearly teasing right...or Wright...back-

-Snorts- That wasn't what I was thinking at all! I was thinking of someone pickpocketing lint, actually. That would come in handy. Why not steal something that we don't need anyway? Breaking and entering is something else entirely.

He could have, true...but it's not as much fun that way!

How do you know what my dorm smells like? You've never been in there! At least...not to my knowledge...after what happened at the dance I'm not sure what to think anymore.

Hopefully the normals don't get too suspicious. Now what are YOU typing?

[Oliver Lee Winchester]

FROM OLIVER WINCHESTER

It's not just the accent though. You've had issues pronouncing and recognizing various words in the English lexicon before. -Laughing- I don't think I need hearing aids as of yet.

That's true. ...how on Earth did we get on this subject again? I honestly don't think anyone is going to want to steal lint.

Not all boys dorms smell, though. Just as I'm sure not all girls dorms smell like someone bathed in a gallon of perfume.

I mean that you danced with one of my roommates. You also initiated him into the RSOR. I went to your dorm to get initiated, so what's to say that you didn't come to ours to initiate him? You offered to go to Lenita's for her initiation, after all.

Oh. I guess that makes sense. -Chuckling-

[Oliver Lee Winchester]

FROM OLIVER WINCHESTER

I think you were the one who first mentioned stealing lint, though.

I still don't see...well, smell it, but maybe I've grown used to it, just as you've grown used to the girls dorm smell.

That's true. And I just wonder how this dance came to be in the first place. You should have seen Fox and Errol after you left with him. -Laughing- To be fair, though, they deserved it, especially after cornering me.

I guess that makes sense. Bit of a disappointment, but people are going to be ringing in the New Year in some way or another no matter who or what they are.

I'm sure something will be happening.

[Oliver Lee Winchester]

FROM OLIVER WINCHESTER

I just wondered why you owed him one is all. I guess it's really none of my business, though I can't help but be curious.

I can't say I entirely blame you. They came upon it the wrong way, for one thing. I can't think of many people you'd win over by practically dragging them to the dance floor.

They cornered me because they were trying to get answers out of me. Answers on how to get you to dance with them. All I said was that they couldn't go the direct route...so of course they went the direct route times ten. -Slightly annoyed tone of voice-

Well, we had a serenade out in the hall. Woke up nearly everyone on our floor, I think. Errol's really...odd.

I'm worried about her too. Both Bonnie and Clyde, actually. Never thought I'd see the day, but they look like lost puppies without each other.

[Oliver Lee Winchester]

FROM OLIVER WINCHESTER

I figured as much, but I had to try nonetheless.

I have no idea. It almost got painful to watch after a while.

Well, maybe not a serenade. More like...a mini concert? With one violinist? He almost threw the door to our dorm open in my face.

...well, if they're issues that carried over from before, those are pretty deep issues indeed.

We'll see how things turn out, I guess. In the mean time, I have to work out how to get these remote control cars to fly without bashing people in the head. Not as easy to do with a burned arm either. Thanks, Hayden.

[Oliver Lee Winchester]

FROM OLIVER WINCHESTER

For once, I'm not going to disagree with your assessment of boys dorms. That certainly wasn't my first idea of how I'd spend my New Years Eve.

Heartburn? It's extremely unpleasant, I'm not going to lie. Fortunately I don't seem to have acid reflux, so it's not too huge of a problem, but still...not pleasant AT ALL. Can't say it's as debilitating as your fear, though. Heartburn's a rare occurrence, fire is everywhere.

I can fiddle around with just one hand. I've dealt with worse injuries before, as you well know. Then again, chemical burns are something I never encountered prior to now. Ah well, looks like I might have another employer now. -Chuckles-

[Chelsea Marie Simmons]

FROM CHELSEA SIMMONS

I...wha? Alright, I guess I'll humor you - Hard not to fear something that ultimately killed you, so yes. Don't really want to go that way again.

[Oliver Lee Winchester]

FROM OLIVER WINCHESTER

No, just Errol. -Laughing-

I can't say I blame you for your issues, though, considering the circumstances. But no, you can't really see a counselor, unless we have a reincarnate counselor somewhere around here. That would be nice, but I pity the poor person stuck with that job. My death wasn't overly violent, but it still bothers me to some extent.

I will not. -Indignant voice- My employer is Evie Lefevre, and apparently I am to do some of the technical work for the band she's in.