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video; @waltz
[It's that man in the suit again, broadcasting live to you from a room currently being decorated with tables, lights, and tasteful decorations.]
Hello everyone,
To any newcomers, my name is Cameron Waltz, and I'm currently serving as your public representative. It's been a pleasure to get to know so many of you over the network, and I think we could all stand to get to know each other even better in person.
I'd like to extend an open invitation to the "Bring Yourself" arts and culture event this Sunday at Riverside Community Centre. This will be an exhibition of all the different cultures and people Riverview has to offer. Whether it's food, artwork, music, or a story, everyone has something of value to contribute, no matter where you're from, so I'd encourage everyone to bring a little piece of home to share with others. If you can't think of something to bring, or simply don't have the time or energy, bring yourself. You're from somewhere else too, and I guarantee you bring something interesting in just being yourself.
The walls are empty, the stage is free, there's an open floor for dancing and more active demonstrations, and the venue is booked for from 5pm-12am. Come when you want and wear what you like. Refreshments will be provided. I'm happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have on this post.
Please come. I'm well aware of the current going ons in the city, many of which are incredibly stressful, which makes coming together as a community and expressing yourself in a safe space even more necessary.
[Passing a few volunteers, Cam walks to the only wall with anything on it. A mixed series of artistic ink calligraphy prints in a variety of different languages.
Cam stops with a slight clearing of his throat, and a very casual gesture towards the prints. Very casual. Which he is not looking at. A tight, shy smile at the camera.]
And I will be putting myself out there right beside you.
[Bring whatever it is your character has to offer that they'd want to show, whether it's a martial arts skill, artistic ability, performance, food, an interesting object, games, there's nothing that doesn't go, characters are free to take the stage/set up a booth/do whatever they want in terms of display, and can drop pieces off or set up in advance! Feel free to be utterly ridiculous.
Event log!]
Hello everyone,
To any newcomers, my name is Cameron Waltz, and I'm currently serving as your public representative. It's been a pleasure to get to know so many of you over the network, and I think we could all stand to get to know each other even better in person.
I'd like to extend an open invitation to the "Bring Yourself" arts and culture event this Sunday at Riverside Community Centre. This will be an exhibition of all the different cultures and people Riverview has to offer. Whether it's food, artwork, music, or a story, everyone has something of value to contribute, no matter where you're from, so I'd encourage everyone to bring a little piece of home to share with others. If you can't think of something to bring, or simply don't have the time or energy, bring yourself. You're from somewhere else too, and I guarantee you bring something interesting in just being yourself.
The walls are empty, the stage is free, there's an open floor for dancing and more active demonstrations, and the venue is booked for from 5pm-12am. Come when you want and wear what you like. Refreshments will be provided. I'm happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have on this post.
Please come. I'm well aware of the current going ons in the city, many of which are incredibly stressful, which makes coming together as a community and expressing yourself in a safe space even more necessary.
[Passing a few volunteers, Cam walks to the only wall with anything on it. A mixed series of artistic ink calligraphy prints in a variety of different languages.
Cam stops with a slight clearing of his throat, and a very casual gesture towards the prints. Very casual. Which he is not looking at. A tight, shy smile at the camera.]
And I will be putting myself out there right beside you.
[Bring whatever it is your character has to offer that they'd want to show, whether it's a martial arts skill, artistic ability, performance, food, an interesting object, games, there's nothing that doesn't go, characters are free to take the stage/set up a booth/do whatever they want in terms of display, and can drop pieces off or set up in advance! Feel free to be utterly ridiculous.
Event log!]
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I mean--
[Cam does love him. That's what he meant. He loves that Jeff is always willing to listen, willing to share, willing to support him when he needs it. They've only been together a month or so, and Cam's told him more about himself, who he is, and what he's really thinking and feeling, than any other man he's ever dated.
He loves everything that makes Jeff who he is, which means he loves Jeff, too.
It's too much, too fast. He knows that, but he can't stop himself. It's who he is.]
I love you. I hope that's okay.
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He's standing outside and he freezes at the door, a big, goofy, lovesick grin spreading on his face. ]
Hang on. One sec.
[ He hangs up. PLEASE DON'T PANIC, CAM! Jeff's inside community center in seconds, and Cam's easy enough to find among the people setting up. Tall, well-dressed, a familiar figure leaning against one of the walls.
Jeff closes the distance between them. He puts his hands on Cam's hips and pulls him close, pulls him into a kiss. It's deep, and urgent, nothing cool or chaste about it. He lifts a hand to slide through the short hairs on the back of Cam's head, his other sliding up his boyfriend's side.
Okay, gotta break for air. ]
I love you.
[ He breathes it out with a laugh. Look, Jeff STRONGLY SUSPECTED he could have loved Cameron Waltz, back in the forest. And then he suspected it further when they actually started dating. He knew his feelings pretty quickly. And when you know... Why bother waiting some socially designated amount of time? It's dumb and arbitrary and they're both too old to drag their feet like a couple of twenty-somethings. ]
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They're kissing. Really kissing. In public. People are watching.
Jeff could tear off Cam's clothes right here and now and he probably wouldn't care. He wants Jeff more than anything.]
Oh. That's good.
[He looks at him with glassy eyes, chest heaving. Leans in to kiss Jeff back with equal want. Hands sliding up and down his back, lingering for support on his broad shoulders.]
I thought you might get a restraining order.
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I was pretty sure I loved you around our first date, Cam. You ever get that feeling before? Like you could talk to someone forever, and you find yourself saying, "I think I could love this person."
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[Cam laughs, ducking his head. Now he's struggling against tears for an altogether different reason.]
Even when I was furious with you, I wouldn't have been half so angry if you didn't make me feel so much, just by looking at you.
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Mm, I used to gripe to my coworkers about the 'mean handsome dad.' You left a lasting impression. More than most parents.
[ He lifts his head and adds, seriously: ]
That's a good thing, by the way.
[ SO DON'T YOU GET INSECURE NOW. ]
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[A moment of silence and a dead stare, WHICH MAY ALARM JEFF, but then he's smiling. Cam's eyes lowering and flicking back up in his particular brand of coy.]
Well, I did gripe to my coworkers about JJ's 'stupid sexy possible stoner teacher', so I suppose I can't be too upset.
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And now you know better. I'm her stupid sexy definite stoner teacher!
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[Cam kisses Jeff again, laughing against his mouth.]
You're not stupid. I love your brain. It's my second favourite part.
[That innocent tone of voice he always uses when he's being less than.]
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And you're not mean. You're the sweetest man I know.
[ Wait wait wait.
Have another kiss.
SORRY, BYSTANDERS, THEY'RE GROSS AND LOVEY. ]
And I think I want to hear more about your most favorite part!
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Good luck getting lost, by the way. I hope you know I'm never letting you go.
[Cam runs his hands down Jeff's shoulder to his biceps, rubbing his arms. He likes that Jeff is solid. He needs a man he can lean on. Sometimes, Cam gets tired of being the strong one.
Another kiss, to Jeff's ear.]
I'll tell you all about my favourite part tonight. Actions do speak louder than words.