Newspaper Crew Meeting: 16:00 FHS-20:00 FHS

[mycanonhatesme]

Chloe sits in the Journalism classroom, using the last few quiet moments before everyone shows up to do some studying for her Criminology test. She might just be a little tense about it.

[I'm being dragged out to be social and have dinner with people, so feel free to talk amongst yourselves, and Chloe will respond to everyone when I get back.]

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[valentine-tart.livejournal.com]

Beka headed into the meeting alert, tense, but more resigned than sad. She noticed Rory, looking even more upset than before, Angela who'd definitely been crying, and Phoebe, who'd had so much of enough already.

They seemed to want quiet, and she respected that, so she sat, sipped her coffee, and opened her laptop. Still, she made it clear by her posture and her expression that anyone who needed to talk would find her a willing listener.

[marsheadtilt.livejournal.com]

Veronica got to the meeting and made a beeline for Beka.

"Hey," she said softly, taking in the somber attitude in the room.

[valentine-tart.livejournal.com]

"Hey," Beka returned, equally quietly. "I'm going to assume you know what I know."

[marsheadtilt.livejournal.com]

She nods.

Then she shakes her head.

"It's so... wrong."

[valentine-tart.livejournal.com]

Beka nods, eyes closing to hide the resignation. "Can we be sure she's dead?"

[marsheadtilt.livejournal.com]

Veronica shrugs.

"Either way, nothing good happened to her."

[valentine-tart.livejournal.com]

Beka sighed, unhappily. "Yeah. How're you doing, you OK?"

[marsheadtilt.livejournal.com]

"Yeah, I guess. You?"

[valentine-tart.livejournal.com]

"Where I come from, death is more of a partner than a stranger. I feel awful that Kitty's gone, because she was sweet and I liked her. I'm worried for Lockheed, Piper, Rogue, and her friends. But me? Just resigned and a little sad."

[marsheadtilt.livejournal.com]

"I'm tired of being surrounded by death," Veronica admits quietly. "I know that sounds horribly selfish, but after everything I went through with Lilly..."

[valentine-tart.livejournal.com]

Beka reached out a hand and totally didn't hope V wanted a hug. "I know how you feel. I was enjoying the sunshine and light around here. It's not selfish, it's just a normal reaction." Concern washed over her face. "Are you sure you're all right?"

[marsheadtilt.livejournal.com]

Veronica squeezes Beka's hand.

"Yeah, thanks."

[valentine-tart.livejournal.com]

"OK. If you're not, you know, you can always talk to me. Otherwise, maybe we should go out for drinks at some point. Get out of the tension." Beka held Veronica's hand without restraining her. Just offering the comfort of contact.

[marsheadtilt.livejournal.com]

"Thanks, Beka. It's good to know I have friends I can count on." Veronica squeezes Beka's hand and then lets go. "I'm not much of a drinker, though."

[valentine-tart.livejournal.com]

Beka's lips curved into a wry smile. "We can go for food, or a run, or even milk and cookies. I can live without alcohol for 24 hours."