Crankshaft Rafflesian - Seasonal Runs

Crankshaft Winter Part 1

It was afternoon in the winter and you were still in your PJs. The dueling season had taken a hiatus for the festive period, you were making it by on side jobs and what winnings you've saved up for the month, and you couldn't get yourself out of bed.

You were alone, but that's okay.

You had your friend in your head keeping you company.

Jam?

At your service. You should go out you know, the weather is pretty nice today.

Wouldn't know what to do.

Dotty not around?

She's still working.

You don't got those two witch friends of yours?

They're probably busy too right now.

Kurt?

You kidding? He's an engineer. Especially busy.

You don't need other people around to go out.

I mean… I dunno I get lonely.

You have me.

I do, that’s pretty fair. Still though like….

I get you. I do wanna go out though….

Maybe in a little bit? I wanna get over this funk first.

What could I do to help you speed through it?

I dunno… it’s pretty cold though.

You like the cold!

Not when I’m feeling blue though, like…

Like?

Feels quieter, you get me?

I’m sure if you hit the boardwalk it’s still pretty lively.

Guess so, you’re probably right on that.

You could grab yourself a bite, watch the beach, maybe catch a show? Go shop a little and pick up some sweaters! Nice long ones…

We got enough jackets and stuff already.

Yeah but like… sweaters hit a real different spot you know? They’re warm, soft, make you feel cute….

Last one’s sometimes hard for me. Feel like I’m held together by hairspray and tape sometimes you feel me?

You’re plenty good at it.

Really? I mean I dunno, feel like you’re better at that part.

Why’s that?

You kind of just got it all together… plus you know how to do eyeliner so that’s something.

I REALLY don’t Lex.

You’re better at making it look clean and nice-

I meant the having it together part, I know I got makeup down.

You seem so confident.

You’re pretty brave when you gotta be too, you’re just bad at keeping in contact with folks.

Yeah.. that I really do gotta work on.

And you won’t be doing it alone because I’ll be here to encourage you.

Maybe I’ll call some friends later and see if they’re up for hanging out.

You got this.

Really appreciate having you around you know. Don’t know how I got along before without you.

Always been here but it’s been mostly you honestly. Just took a while for us to really have a proper face to face.

Yeah…

Now when are we gonna have a proper winter cuddle session? Tis the season.

I don’t think that’s possible Jam.

We can make it work. There's two of us.

Yeah, and one body.

Yeah well, I'm sure with some brainstorming something can work out.

There was a knock on the door.

Ah shit, put something on, Lex.

You fumbled for your jacket and glasses and put them on over your PJs. There was someone calling from the door. You recognized it immediately- it was Dotty.

You yelled from across the room.

Stuff came right to you, see problem solved right?

Guess so.

You managed to scurry over to the door of your little apartment quickly and open it. Dotty was there dressed up nice and cozy for the cold of the chilly winter.

Hiiiii.

Excitement sure came your way huh?

Sure did.