A young looking adventurer wanders up to the Jims to introduce himself. He extends his hand for a handshake. "Hello there, my name's Illinois." - anon-illinois
*RJ is the one who extends his hand out, shaking the offered hand of the adventurer.*
"Hey there! I'm RJ, these two are my brothers- CJ and NJ. Nice to meet you"
The Host used his last bandages after a certain bubblegum bitch shot himself in the foot and needed some.
"Oh, ouch- Wilford then? Hope he's ok by now. Jim can you check the glove compartment for anything Host could use-"
*°CJ rummages through the glove compartment.°*
°There is a little bit of gauze left in here from our last camping trip?°
"Ok, thanks Jim. We have some gauze in here if you want it."
15. Favorite song?
"Uh, wow that's hard- Touch-Tone Telephone? Maybe? It really depends on my mood."
°I can never choose between Zombie by The Cranberries or Drops of Jupiter, but I'm open to new recommendations.°
¶Hm... Viva La Vida? I don't really have a favorite, but that one is nice to listen to for one reason or another.¶
°If only the Bluetooth worked in this car.°
//For the questions: 2, 5, 23, 33, 37, 45?
*As the car continues to drive forward, the trio of Jims muse over their answers.*
2. How old are you?
°RJ and I are both 29.°
"I'm older by 23 minutes though-"
°-and I am half an inch taller.°
*There's a tiny bit of grumbling.*
¶I'm 33 now, as of last month.¶
5. What is your favorite color?
¶Definetly blue, aquamarine blue especially.¶
"I can never pick- lavender is pretty up there though!"
°I've been in a sort of dandelion yellow mood. That could change, but it is a nice color.°
23. Have you ever met any celebrities?
¶Just one. On a skiing trip of all things.¶
°Nice guy I remember, I'm sure you've heard of one Bim Trimmer?°
"He was neat, we got some pictures too! Not sure why the detail stuck with me, but I'm pretty sure he sharpens his teeth."
33. What do you typically have for breakfast?
°Depends, but when we have muffins that's usually what I eat?°
"Omelettes. Whatever lunch meat we've got in the fridge goes in there- and some cheese too!"
¶Cereal, usually. What kind varies though.¶
37. Favorite swear word?
°Fuck.°
"Bastard, but in reference to a cat."
¶Asshat, definetly asshat. That counts, I think?¶
47. What is your most expensive piece of clothing?
¶Probably one of my suits. I cannot be certain, though, which one at the moment.¶
°I.. don't know, honestly.°
"Maybe that one necklace you got a few years ago?"
°Maybe?°
"I'm pretty sure mine is this nice pair of loafers I got as a birthday gift- but CJ and I don't really buy expensive clothes that often? Equipment, on the other hand, is a different story."
°I try not to pay more than $15 for any shirt, but I would give my kidney for a good camera.°
¶I swear..¶
Good evening, Jims. Im -
"Hello-? You get cut off there?"
¶A.. camping trip.¶
"Yup! It's gonna be great, promise."
The Newscaster squinted slightly at the younger Jim. RJ either didn't notice or didn't care, because he was grabbing the last of the 'road trip snacks'. Apparently they were driving, not flying, out to a location neither of the twins would tell the elder. RJ assured him it wasn't a new place, and that there would be bathrooms and showers and it would all be fine; NJ is starting to regret saying that he would be fine with whatever the other two wanted to do.
Meanwhile, CJ was playing Tetris with what was already packed. Each little bit needed to be in the best possible spot, to maximize how much you could safely carry. That, and he specifically didn't want his cameras next to something that would jostle them too much.
Extra bags of chips in hand, RJ slid into the driver's seat, with CJ next to him. NJ tucked himself into the back, trying to figure out where exactly these two planned on taking all of them. And why keep it a secret?
°It is a surprise, Jim, so don't peak at the maps.°
¶...Alright then. As long as we aren't going to Florida I guess I don't have much to complain about. Just, did you two pack-¶
"Yeah we did- we packed all the important stuff and extras. And there's at least one nice outfit in there just in case you have a formal meeting with m- a bear, maybe a bear, in a suit, that sounds pretty funny actually-"
And thus kicked off a roadtrip filled with squinting, loud singing, gas station sandwiches, and any other matter of fun as the trio of Jims gets on the road seemingly without a hitch.
18, 19, 20, 24? -Neb
18. do you still love stuffed animals?
"Well, I don't sleep with any, but yeah I can still appreciate them. Soft, nice colors, they're like pillows but in more interesting shapes, you know?"
°Yes.°
¶Love? They're alright, but I'm not going out and buying any just for myself.¶
19. most important thing in your life?
°RJ.°
"CJ."
¶...I am assuming you mean like an object, so as far as sentimental value things go, probably a photo of us all at Point Pleasant.¶
20. what do you want most in the world right now?
¶Honestly? For those two to tell me what they're planning.¶
"Nintendo Switch. Everyone is yelling about Animal Crossing and I want to know why everyone likes it that much."
°Night Vision goggles. My camera works fine, but I would love some goggles.°
24. what’s something you do to de-stress?
¶Rubik's cube or sit at the park when it's not crowded. It's nice I think.¶
"I read, usually. Some coffee mixed with hot cocoa, a good book, one of the extra soft blankets.."
°I make some tea, maybe watch something funny. I know it seems a little generic, but other than walking in the woods and finding that perfect spot, that's what I do. That or I grab the blankets before RJ does, have a little soft nest on the couch.°
((*pats for the Jims and their mun*))
*Although there is slight confusion on the sudden-ness of the pats, overall the siblings seem to appreciate it well enough.*
∆*The Mun accepts pats and gives a muffin in return.*∆
Light spilled softly through the windows, illuminating the house. Books lay abandoned on the coffee table, a computer left opened showed a map of some sort of forest. The room was realatively quiet, but one could hear chatter coming from the kitchen.
RJ had woken up in the mood for cookies, fresh ones at that. With nothing to stop him or an excuse to not make them, he got to work. When NJ had made his way into the kitchen- only to find RJ semi-gently whacking a bag of almonds- his ¶You could have just cut them?¶ was dismissed with a "This is more fun and it still works."
Fair enough, the Newscaster guesses.
He offered to help once he had some coffee, and the two brothers were nearly finished when CJ rolled in, hair still messy but rather pleased. Apparently he'd found a good 'spot' and could sort out almost everything by the evening. NJ had no idea what the Cameraman meant, but the Reporter grinned with a "Thanks Jim!" and CJ joined the other two in rolling out the cookie balls.
The three discussed the usual smalltalk subjects, and although it still felt a little stiff at first, it eventually turned into something less bland, and a little more tension bled away into the rhythm of making cookies and a 'who would win' discussion.
And by 'discussion' it's:
¶Sharktopus is two aquatic animals in one. They would have an even larger advantage in the water, and on an even playing field where size is /not/ a factor, they would win.¶
"I see your point, but hear this- Godzilla is not losing to a science experiment."
°Two words Jim. Atomic Breath.°
"Yeah, I'm more of a rocky road person, but vanilla is always good."
*A scoop is added to the mug and it's brought over to the newest guest.*
°Vanilla is nice, but have you ever eaten pecan icecream?°
¶You still like pecan?¶
°Yes, yes I do.°
"Hiya!"
°Oh- hello there!°
*RJ waves with a hand not occupied by a book.*
"Hi!"
*NJ gives a wave from the kitchen.*
°I think we just bought some vanilla, Jim?°
"Yeah I think so-"
*There's the sound of a freezer being opened.*
"-yeah it's vanilla. That ok with you Mike?"
"Hiya!"
°Oh- hello there!°
*RJ waves with a hand not occupied by a book.*
"Hi!"
*NJ gives a wave from the kitchen.*
*NJ grabs a cup out of the cabinet as RJ nods and slides into the kitchen. The mug is handed over, coffee is poured, and the reporter calls over.*
"What do you take in it?"
"Hiya!"
°Oh- hello there!°
*RJ waves with a hand not occupied by a book.*
"Hi!"
*NJ gives a wave from the kitchen.*
*Surprise flickers in the eyes of the newscaster, but after a beat, he cracks a small smile over his cup. Similar surprise appears on the twins, but both end up just smiling more, though there's slight bemusement from CJ.*
"Oh- thanks! Most people just find it confusing. You want any coffee or something?"
°Tea is also an option if you want any.°
"Hiya!"
°Oh- hello there!°
*RJ waves with a hand not occupied by a book.*
"Hi!"
*NJ gives a wave from the kitchen.*
"Yup! We're all Jim. I'm ~Reporter Jim.~"
°I am 'Cameraman Jim.'°
¶-Newscaster Jim.- Our name is a family tradition of sorts, so our brothers and our mother were all named Jim.¶
"Hiya!"
°Oh- hello there!°
*RJ waves with a hand not occupied by a book.*
"Hi!"
*NJ gives a wave from the kitchen.*
¶Not terrible, but I will be better once this coffee is done.¶
"I'm good! Just some researching to do. How are you?"
°I am alright, thank you. I don't think we have seen you around here though.°
"Oh yeah, are you new here? I'm Jim, these are my brothers Jim and Jim, it's nice to meet you"
"Hiya!"
°Oh- hello there!°
*RJ waves with a hand not occupied by a book.*
"Hi!"
*NJ gives a wave from the kitchen.*
"Hiya!"
°Oh- hello there!°
*RJ waves with a hand not occupied by a book.*
"Hi!"
*NJ gives a wave from the kitchen.*
*There's an exaggerated "R U N" from the living room as CJ tries not to laugh. No emergency then. That was a weird day if it actually happened.*
*a wild demon appears*
*A wild Jim blinks in confusion.*
°Hello there?°
*Alright he's just- he's just going to go. With the plane landed and a hotel room sorted, the Newscaster sends a text. It's worded a little stiffly, but the reply of just °K° was maybe not the friendliest either.*
*NJ's foot maybe bounces in the car ride over, just a bit.*
*He's knocking, and CJ opens the door. The Cameraman's expression isn't the easiest to read, but after a moment, he seems to come to a conclusion. A small sigh, and CJ offers a small smile. NJ manages one back. The Newscaster enters, and it's not the most calm situation, but he's here, and a bit of back and forth between the twins in sign he can't follow has RJ offering him a similar small smile.*
*Maybe this wouldn't be so terrible after all.*
*a wild demon appears*
*A wild Jim blinks in confusion.*
°Hello there?°
"Quinn is a cool sounding name-"
°-It certainly is, Jim. We will keep your pronouns in mind, we are happy for you Quinn.°
"Oh definitely Jim. Thanks for letting us know."
"Yeah, everything's fine! I figured out that I'm non binary." They smile shyly.
*Both Jims smile*
°Glad that you found out something about yourself Host!°
"Yeah! Can we ask about your pronoun preferences?"
*soon, the kitten sees that they’re in a plane. above land. and there’s no floor.* ._. *they scamper into their jacket to hide*
*He adjusts his jacket so that the kitten has a bit more room. He can always fix it later.*
¶No need to worry, planes are safe.¶
"Yeah, everything's fine! I figured out that I'm non binary." They smile shyly.
*Both Jims smile*
°Glad that you found out something about yourself Host!°
"Yeah! Can we ask about your pronoun preferences?"
"I have something to tell you both."
"Oh, what is it?"
°Everything alright?°
*Marvin shakes their little butt* mew *they pounce* mew
*NJ cracks a small, soft smile.*
Host walks over to where the Jims are standing. Because they want to address something to all the Jims present at the moment, they ask, "Jim?"
*CJ smiles and RJ waves.*
"Hi Host!"
°Hello Host!°
*the collar reads: Marvin* mew mew ((it okay))
¶Nice to meet you Marvin. I should probably find where you're supposed to be..¶
*the kitten feels his hand and lean in the touch* mew *he purrs louder*
*Gentle scratches for now. CJ had sent him an update, that everything was well now and that he didn't have to come over...*
¶You are cute.. do you have a name?¶
*he checks for a collar*