UN: dominant_da

[can_fight_ugly]

[Anne had never been the bleeding heart activist that Eddie was, but she wanted to pull her weight, and in a situation like this it was even more important for every person to contribute who could.]

Open
Good evening, residents. My name is Anne Weying, for those of you I have not yet been introduced. I hope everyone is well.

I have a request and a proposition.

Request: Are there any woodworkers that could fashion me a full set of knitting needles? I've found a book in the schoolhouse that has some pretty detailed photos and size specs for reference. I can give more details upon interest, and I am willing to trade manual labor, or future knitted goods.

Proposition: If there are other fiber artists here, would there be any interest in a monthly meetup? There used to be a thing in my world called "Stitch And Bitch" where people would gather, knit and crochet, drink wine, and air their grievances about family, friends, and work. We could use it as a time to get to know each other, plan out our resources, and share ideas on how to best survive this place.


Private to Eddie
It's been a couple days since you stopped replying, is everything alright?

Comments

un:hotdog

[oorah]

i've got you covered. what gauge do you want?

UN: The brock report

[imareporter]

Fine.

Still kind of shocked you're here. You? Are you okay?

un: by odin's beard 1/

[assemble_the_lovbacken]

what is

un: slothbaby

[morphogenia]

Let me know when you start knitting! I don't drink, but I have so many projects going rn. I could use the company!!!

Oh and I do that other stuff do.

2/2

[assemble_the_lovbacken]

Dear: Anne Weyling

My sincerest apologies. I am unfamiliar with this mode of communication.

What does it mean to knit? And why would one need needles for it?

Your group sounds like it would be most fun. Might I attend and learn how to do these things?

Sincerely: Thor Odinson

Re: un:hotdog

[can_fight_ugly]

You are a lifesaver.

I probably won't be doing much lace-weight, right now it's function over fashion, so 4-9, Metric 3.5-5.5

Would you be able to do straights and DPNs of each?

[oorah]

makes sense. shouldn't take me too long.

[can_fight_ugly]

I am sorry this place has decided to just dump be back in your life. Listen, Eddie, I don't want to intrude any more than necessary, and if you want me to take a step back, just say the word.

But, it has been suggested that you could use the support, and I want you to know I'm here if you need me. Not romantically, that ship has sailed, but otherwise you can count on me in your corner.

As for myself, I'm fine. It's a lot to unpack, but given the year I've had I feel well prepared for the strange and surprising.

It is a chance to find out what luxuries you were really attached to. I keep absently reaching for a phone that isn't there. I miss my straightener. God, I miss my coffee.

[can_fight_ugly]

It's nice to meet you, Thor

I'm sure you'll get the hang of it soon. You're more than welcome to practice here. Feel free to send me texts all day.

Knitting is taking yarn and stitching it back and forth between two needles to make fabric, like a sweater, or a scarf. Sometimes, more needles are used to make a circle, and then you can knit a tube, like a sock.

You are more than welcome to join our group, and I'd be happy to teach you anything you want to know.

Yours truly,

Anne

[imareporter]

[Suggested. and she says it so casually. Not romantically. But still.]

The Straightener your mom got you? The one in the silk bag you used to like, freak out about whenever you lost it?

[can_fight_ugly]

I'm sure we can get some non-alcoholic beverages as well. It'll be all-inclusive.

What other stuff do you do?

[can_fight_ugly]

I appreciate it.

Let me know what you'd like in return.

[can_fight_ugly]

Hey when you find a hair appliance you like, you guard that with your life.

But here, I don't have to worry about the opposition looking for any sign of weakness. I don't think a few split ends or frizz is going to break my reputation with this company. Please, correct me if I'm wrong and I'll go find the medieval alternative.

[She doesn't want to hurt him with false expectations, wants the lines to be clearly drawn. Doesn't want to worry if she hugs him he's going to think it's a sign of something else. Wants to convince herself of the same.]

[imareporter]

Always spoiling for a fight.

[So do We. And Venom remembers. He remembers all the things inside her and for a moment Eddie's mind is flooded with that same killer instinct. Those same feelings.

It's a minute or so before he responds.]

I mean you could go full Charlize Theron, warrior buzz cut. People say I look like Mad Max. It'd be a whole thing.

[oorah]

we can knit each other scarves how about that

[can_fight_ugly]

[She laughs where she's sitting at the thought,]

Tempting, tempting ... but winter is coming on and I have a feeling I'm going to want to keep whatever natural insulation I have. [Sorry she likes her hair too much to let it all go like that]

Maybe something more like Ellen Ripley. Alien/Aliens era, not Aliens 3.

[can_fight_ugly]

I can do that. Do you have any pattern preferences?

[imareporter]

I think you mean the best two movies. "Game over man!! game over!!"

[Those movies are Terrible. No self respecting Klyntar would ever do that to a host. Mutilation...torture. You are special. I want to keep you safe.

It's out of nowhere and Eddie is instantly - Wait what? Really? It's not real bud you know that right? but it's just so...he's...

Not. Funny.

This from the guy who has threatened to eat my liver.

...That's endearing. It's a joke. A funny joke.]

Listen if ripley ever shows up I promise not to tell her you stole her look.



I mean we both know Aliens aren't...y'know. Something outta H.R Geiger's wet dreams now.

[oorah]

nope. go wild.

un: jane doe

[scathefires]

if you find someone to make knitting needles can i borrow them sometime

[can_fight_ugly]

Not sure how you can call them best when things like Glen Gary Glen Ross exist.

[She may have dropped that one just to watch Eddie sputter. That is something she'd miss; getting him riled up about movies.]

Oh they absolutely were. You remember Darkstar, right? Or was that the one you fell asleep during?

[can_fight_ugly]

I hope you like brioche.

Re: un: jane doe

[can_fight_ugly]

Absolutely!

Just for clarification, do you mean borrow the needles, or borrow the woodworker?

[imareporter]

I REMAIN CONVINCED THAT WAS A GAG FILM. There is no way you would give me that to watch fully knowing I would go to print with "things my girlfriend loves to watch" no. no. I lied in that article to make you not look stupid. Because I care.

The guy was dealing with some repressed issues with what little I saw okay. Dude just needed to embrace his sexuality and...own it y'know. If he ever...met an alien.

[Eddie do you want sexual release?...If I could come out. I would help you-]

Listen we've both been inside an alien maybe we should talk about that.

[oorah]

sounds tasty

what colors do you like?