Post by Lori on Jan 31, 2017 16:09:44 GMT
Pretending that fake relationships were real? Carla didn't see the appeal in that. On one hand, of course, 'fake' relationships were very much real. When written or portrayed correctly it was very easy to become invested in them and see the characters as real people rather than just descriptions on a page or actors on a screen. She supposed she could understand Erin's perspective of that; however there was still a difference. Relationships portrayed in movies and books were not of the same people they actually interacted with on a daily basis.
At Candice's comment, Carla shrugged her shoulders. Maybe it was the wrong thing to say, to actually give Erin a reason to think they'd be doing more than simply homework, however fortunately for Carla she had a nice enough counter. "Then she's going to be so disappointed when we're in almost the exact same positions as we are now, laptops in hand and drinks nearby with only discussions of our odd short stories rather than any sort of relationship Erin not-so-subtly hints at." Admittedly, however, it was nice to see Candice not bothered by it at all. It only made Carla that much more comfortable in this environment. Candice must have heard things like this all the time, so this was no different for her. Carla was sure she could get the hang of it as well.
"Thank you," she smiled to Candice, taking the drink when it was ready. She took a sip of it herself, the taste of a strong chocolate dancing on her taste buds. God, what had she been missing out on? She shook her head after swallowing, hoping that it was only a matter of time before the alcohol would start to take effect and assist them. "So, I usually start with brainstorming a few random ideas and then going for the option that sounds like it would most appeal to Dillis. What would your recommendation be with alcohol as a second factor into the assignment?" she inquired. Surely enough, the drinks would take over at some point, but Carla was not feeling any effects just yet.
At Candice's comment, Carla shrugged her shoulders. Maybe it was the wrong thing to say, to actually give Erin a reason to think they'd be doing more than simply homework, however fortunately for Carla she had a nice enough counter. "Then she's going to be so disappointed when we're in almost the exact same positions as we are now, laptops in hand and drinks nearby with only discussions of our odd short stories rather than any sort of relationship Erin not-so-subtly hints at." Admittedly, however, it was nice to see Candice not bothered by it at all. It only made Carla that much more comfortable in this environment. Candice must have heard things like this all the time, so this was no different for her. Carla was sure she could get the hang of it as well.
"Thank you," she smiled to Candice, taking the drink when it was ready. She took a sip of it herself, the taste of a strong chocolate dancing on her taste buds. God, what had she been missing out on? She shook her head after swallowing, hoping that it was only a matter of time before the alcohol would start to take effect and assist them. "So, I usually start with brainstorming a few random ideas and then going for the option that sounds like it would most appeal to Dillis. What would your recommendation be with alcohol as a second factor into the assignment?" she inquired. Surely enough, the drinks would take over at some point, but Carla was not feeling any effects just yet.