#jack:threads

[ambercast]

where: the commune who: jäger drake ( @backmaskcd )

“Hey . . . you okay?” Jack asked, lingering in the doorway of the room he shared with Jäger, looking in at his brother with some concern. The tentacle incident had left him a little paranoid, checking in with Jäger more than usual. He’d definitely had nightmares since then.

[stormymists]

who: ephraim waller ( @kissyourselfgoodnight ) where: some corner somewhere

"Hey man," Jack said, glancing around as if expecting Yag to jump out at any moment and demand to know what he was doing. He rubbed the back of his neck as he looked back at Ephraim. "How much for the Adderall? Same as last time?"

[stormymists]

"You're doing great," Jack said with a faint smile, reminded of when he taught Yag how to skate. "Just don't overthink it. Once you're in your head, it's hard to get out."

"Well good, cuz if I do, I'm taking you down with me," Foster chuckled a little as he awkward shuffled along next to Jack, trying to copy what he was doing. After a few moments though, it seemed like he could nearly keep stride with Jack without toppling over. "Hey! Look at that. I didn't eat shit. Yet."

[mytarnishedsilver]

“Whoa! Look out!” Jack exclaimed as he went speeding toward someone who’d just exited a store. He turned abruptly in order to skid to a stop, resulting in the skateboard flipping over and Jack flying off it and into the the person he’d been trying to avoid. They tumbled to the ground, and Jack sputtered some, trying to get his hair out of his mouth.

“Shit! I’m so sorry! Are you okay?” he asked, looking down at the person beneath him with wide eyes.

(( @likewanderingstars​ ))

[inhebridseas]

“Hey Dr. B! you’re a doctor, right? I don’t really know what they call your job,” Jackson admitted as he stepped up to the woman. “But hey, look, so . . . do you have anything that can help calm a person down? Or like, keep them calm if they’re anxious or panicky about something?”

(( @daivi-bakshi​ ))

[ambercast]

where: art festival who: jäger drake (@backmaskcd )

There was one person Jack cared about more than anything in the world: Jäger. It had been difficult, loosing his grip as his little brother grew older and more independent. If it was up to him, he'd keep Jäger wrapped in blankets with him under a pillow fort for the rest of time. But he knew he had to let his brother grow up and live his own life.

It didn't stop the anxiety, though, and Jack was on constant stand-by to make sure he was ready whenever Jäger might need him. "Hey," he said as he approached the other. "I got you this." He held out a leather-bound journal. "I hear it's good to write down your feelings and shit. Or like, draw them or whatever. If you need to." He knew they both tended to keep their emotions on the down low, and he also knew that keeping things inside all the time with no healthy outlet wasn't good for Jäger.

[ambercast]

"Fun? What's that?" Jack asked with a tiny half-smile. He was joking, but it wasn't too far from the truth. Jack was pretty sure he'd never had fun in his entire life. He wasn't built for 'fun.' He was a protector, a comforter, a carer. A cook, a housekeeper, a handyman, a teacher. Despite the four year age difference, Jack was more of a parent than a brother, and he'd felt that weight on his shoulders ever since he could remember. He'd never had time for 'fun.' He was the one that took care of things so Jäger could go out and have fun. Maybe too much fun. Jack was only one person, after all.

"Did you have anything in mind?" he asked after a moment, not opposed to trying it out. Jäger was an adult now, so some of those responsibilities didn't fall to Jack anymore. He could probably carve out some time for 'fun.'

Part of Jäger wanted to push back, to make sure that Jack really meant it, but he reeled it in as Jack rubbed his arm. Physical affection always helped him keep his head on straight, and it meant far more coming from Jack than anyone else. "Well.... I guess that's true," he relaxed a little, eyes still fixed on Jack's face. "You should take a break, though. We can go out and have fun. When's the last time you had fun?"

[brok3nxdreams]

One thing Jax got used too when he was locked up was watching other people. It often times was his only entertainment. That didn’t change once he got his own little place with a balcony. He often enjoyed just sitting outside with a cup of coffee at the strange hours he was home and not working one of his three jobs he kept at the moment. It was relaxing, and reminded him what being on the outside was like. Another thing he hadn’t been privy too was watching another person strip in a way that wasn’t for a search. So as he sat out side he couldn’t help but look up and see the undressing figure, he never would say anything but honestly, he was amused and wondered if they even realized their curtains were open.

@amourpoetique​

[mytarnishedsilver]

“Hey man, you doing okay?” Jack asked, relieved to see that the cafe seemed to be more or less in one piece. There was a giant crack in the far wall that a construction crew was working on, but the place was still in business which meant Cosmo hadn’t lost his source of income. He needed that if Jack was going to help him get his own place. “I haven’t seen you at the apartment since the fair . . . just wanted to check up on you.”

(( @orchestralcollage​ ))

[inhebridseas]

(( continued from here ))

“It might need more sugar . . .” Jack said slowly, watching her. “I mean, I like bitter tasting things, but I know not everyone might. If I make more of this, I might need more sugar, right? I know how to get some! It’s kind of like syrup.”

(( @sunheesunny​ ))

[ambercast]

Jack stiffened slightly at that offer. "I've been taking care of myself since I was three years old. I'm good," he said, shaking his head. He had everything he needed already with Jäger. That's the way it'd always been, and he didn't see a reason to change that.

"i'm sorry," sutton finally muttered, knowing that it was entirely her fault that her relationship with jäger had fast tracked. she didn't regret anything, but she knew how blindsided other people had felt about it. "i would like to get to know you eventually, y'know? i don't want you to think i'm the type of girlfriend that's only here for her boyfriend. i want to be able to care about you, too. if you'll let me."

[ambercast]

where: art festival who: lizzie velnias (@lizzievelnias)

Jack should've been looking where he was going, but in his defense the young woman was quite small and currently covered in an armload of crocheted stuffed animals. When he did stumble into her, he quickly stepped back, shaking his hair out of his face with a frown as he noticed a few stuffies had fallen.

"Shit, sorry," he muttered, bending to pick them up and brush the dirt off them.

[ambercast]

(continued from here with @beatrixlowe)

Jack looked up to where the wire was. "Oh. Yeah, I can get that," he said, reaching up to do so. He handed it to her with an awkward smile. "Here you go."

[mytarnishedsilver]

Jack had come to the Shrinking Violet to check on Jonah. After the earthquake, he’d been worried about quite a few people, and he was making his rounds through the city to see them after work. The strip club seemed to have gotten out of the event unscathed, and it was quite crowded with people who were desperate for a way to forgot what happened.

He leaned over the bar, looking back and forth and not seeing the witch. As he lowered back onto his feet, he spotted a young woman he’d seen the last couple times he’d come in here. Her name was . . . Carmel or something. He gave her a small wave. “Hey! I’m Jack . . . have you seen Jonah? Is she here?”

(( @callforkarma​ ))

[stormymists]

Jack's first instinct was to say no, but he knew he couldn't for Yag's tuition's sake. Still . . . "Friends and family discount," he said. "And I won't take no for an answer. I'll write up an invoice." He paused. "How did you get a hole in your wall?"

"you don't have to get to it that quickly; it's not anything life or death, more just inconvenient." fern bit at the inside of her lip, but it was quickly replaced by a smile. "the desk in my office is a little wobbly, and i'm pretty sure the windows are leaking. also there may or may not be a hole in the wall in the back, but that one was my fault." she paused again,, shifting ever so slightly. "you'll let me pay you, right?"

[mytarnishedsilver]

(( continued from here ))

“I do love me some Saturday morning cartoons,” Jack said with a small grin. “I didn’t know they made black ones, but that’s awesome. I’ll have to add it to my collection. And, uh, riddles. I mean, I guess I can always try. I’m pretty sure you won’t actually snap my neck in front of the grocery store. If you do . . . well, I guess it’s been an okay ride. Hit me.” He nodded, gesturing for October to go ahead and give him the riddle.

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