welcome to night vale u_u

[badhaircut]

You're not serious about this username, are you? It was ages ago! Cecil is the only one who even cares, anyway. .. I'm growing it back out, so hush.

And no, I-- I'm not talking about our date, either. He already covered it pretty thoroughly in his radio show, I think. [ face in hands forever. ] .. I should really.. talk to him about that habit of his..

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I'm so sorry I have no idea what I'm doing

[nightvalesvoice]

Ah, I'm so glad to hear that you plan on growing back that beautiful hair! I don't know what possessed you to think of cutting it... [Because clearly possession is what happened. What else makes sense?]

we will have no idea what we're doing together, then

[badhaircut]

Well, it's that or keep letting you boycott Telly. It was getting too long! I was wearing a headband.

Sounds good

[nightvalesvoice]

Given his new occupation I think he's seen the error of his actions anyway, which is just perfect. But it still looked glorious.

[badhaircut]

Still, there was no need to-- You know what, we are not going to keep talking about this, it's hair. And more importantly, you're not going to give commentary on all of our dates, are you?

[nightvalesvoice]

I'm sorry, did I ramble on too much? I just couldn't help myself- it's the reporter in me, you know. I just had such a good time!

[badhaircut]

I just.. It's just embarrassing. And I've had six people congratulate me on dating you so far.

[nightvalesvoice]

I can't imagine why they would be congratulating you. I'm the lucky one!

[badhaircut]

[ aaaaaa cecil stahp he can't handle you ]

Now you're just being silly. You don't have to keep flattering me, you know. I mean, I'm not going anywhere. You and Night Vale are too interesting.

[nightvalesvoice]

[Sorry, he's in full gush mode now. Carlos just called him "interesting"! Be still his (possibly) beating heart!!]

But I'm not being silly! I mean, I'm not- like... Trying to flatter you just for the attention or anything! I really believe it.

[badhaircut]

C-Cecil.. [ ugh, he's blushing, thank goodness his skin is dark enough to sort of hide it. ] I know. I like you, too. But, ah, the rest of the town doesn't need to know everything, does it?

[nightvalesvoice]

I'm sorry, I just can't help myself most of the time and then something will remind me of you and it feels like if I hold it back I'll spontaneously combust like a Christmas fruitcake! [That might or might not be a normal occurrence. Night Vale has some killer holiday traditions.]

But I probably... Do need to try a little harder, since Station Management got very impatient last time.

[badhaircut]

Fruitcakes combust here? [ welp, should probably take note of that.. ]

Anyway, yes, please do. I wouldn't want you to get in trouble with Management. Especially not over me. I don't think it's good for your back to huddle under your desk more than once or twice a month.

[nightvalesvoice]

Only three times out of the year, if they're in season.

Oh, my back is very resilient to huddling! But if it means you won't worry then I'll try to refrain from doing it. [The idea of Carlos being concerned about his back... What a gentleman!]

[badhaircut]

This place is never going to be dull, is it? [ a small smile, shaking his head.

the smile fades after a moment, though, and he reaches out, hesitantly curling his fingers around cecil's. ] It's not that. I just want you to be safe, okay? I mean, I know you're a native here and all, and you're used to all of this, but I really don't want to start dating you, only to have you dematerialize on me or be abducted or something.

[olewomanjosie]

Oh, but dear, Cecil will be so happy to hear that!

[badhaircut]

I certainly hope so, Ma'am, since he's basically the reason I'm doing it.

[olewomanjosie]

Good. [Yes, excuse her, but she's the biggest Carlos/Cecil shipper out of all Nightvale] Good, that's very good.

Also, please, forgive my manners [And with that she offers him a plate full of corn muffins] Would you like a corn muffin? I've been teaching the angels how to do them.

[badhaircut]

[ oh god he's going to shake cecil when he sees him again. he has got to stop talking so much about carlos on his show. ugh and now he's blushing. ] Well, it's just.. you know. He, uh, can get so.. passionate about it..

[ .. she's certainly as unusual as anyone else in night vale, but at the same time, well. she reminds him a little bit of his grandmother, so he offers a small, warm smile, accepting one. ] Thank you, that's very nice of you. Are you making much progress?

[olewomanjosie]

He's in love, after all [She says as if it were the most normal thing in the world.] You have a really pretty way of blushing, dear.

Oh, I have, indeed. Though I have to keep an eye on them when they use the salt, they don't seem to get the right measure by themselves yet.

[badhaircut]

[ she says it so matter-of-factly that it throws him off a little. when he considers it, though, it's.. kind of scary, really sweet. he doubts it's that serious yet, but the fact that cecil is so devoted already is.. amazing, overwhelming. still, he buries his face in his hands at the compliment, embarrassed. ] Miss Josie-- You've been listening too much to Cecil's show.

[ eventually, he peeks between his fingers, then lowers his hands, brows lifting. ] Well, I'm glad you have them around. They must make for good company.

[olewomanjosie]

Oh, have I? [No, really, she is actually curious. He actually got her wondering how could you actually listen to a show too much.]

They really do! Except for the moments where they reunite in a circle in the living room between me and the television, which are thankfully few, but not so thankfully they are most of the time when I have The West Wing reruns to watch.

[badhaircut]

.. Um, maybe. I mean, saying things like that.. It's more like something he'd say.

[ his mouth quirks into a smile. ] Have you had a talk with them about moving their circles to more convenient times or locations?

[olewomanjosie]

Ah, I see. That's what you meant when saying that I listen to it too much[She's actually glad he explained that to her.]

Oh, I tried, but they say they have to do it there. They cannot explain me why without putting my soul in danger. So I will probably end up moving the television to my bedroom.

[badhaircut]

Ah, yes. I mean, of course you can listen to it as much as you like. I listen to it. [ mostly to hear his voice. ]

Well, if you need help moving it, I'd be happy to do it for you.

[olewomanjosie]

It's a nice show, isn't it? [sorry, fangirl moment] except for that moment when Station management got out of his office. I really feared for poor Cecil there. And when the glow cloud happened. And when that man from Desert Bluffs appeared in the station too.

Oh, it would be really nice of you dear. And, oh, I forgot, Erika told me they wanted to talk to you about something. They wouldm't explain me what exactly, or if they did, I didn't understand.