HOLY CATS.

[strongshadow]

My roommate has a MOTHERFUCKING CHAINSAW and is living in our closet. Somehow. I haven't quite figured out what the fuck is going on there, and I haven't seen him since the surprise with the ROARING POWERTOOLS OUT OF NOWHERE. Given this school's rep lately, I thought the absolute worst

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[baronpontmercy]

If it's any consolation, I think I know your roommate. My only advice is... don't panic.

I may send you an e-mail. I'm part of the new ska band in town, but nothing if not a self-destructively multi multi-tasker. Guitar and singing are both in the repertoire. I'm Victor.

[strongshadow]

I don't know if it's reassuring, or disturbing that I say 'roommate with live chainsaw' and half a dozen people have answered, "Oh, hey, I know that guy".

I may reply. Ska isn't usually my thing, but that's never stopped me before, as the goth trio I used to play with will tell you.

[baronpontmercy]

Goth trio. You just warmed the cockles of my eyeliner'd heart.

[strongshadow]

...I could do goth trio again, but only if I get to wear the leather pants.

[shidenfreud]

Hi Jay, I'm Shiloh.

[strongshadow]

I'm sorry it took me so long to reply, I had to watch your icon. A lot. :)

[shidenfreud]

Isn't it great? And it wasn't that long! By the looks of it, you've had a lot more pressing concerns then responding to some strange random comment.

[strongshadow]

Actually, after the roommate left with his...tool. Weapon. Whatever? Those concerns are mostly 'unpacking' and 'trying to gain prime storage space for my drum kit so I have access to it when I want it'. I armwrestled a frat boy, and cheated, so I won. Hopefully he won't read this.

[mad_doc_smith]

Again I am really sorry about that, but I carry it for self-defense. Can't be too careful, you know?

[strongshadow]

I'm not sure you can be careful at all with a chainsaw, but since nobody was injured, no harm, no foul. Do you want to pick which side of the double you want, or are you okay with where I've set up temporary camp?

[mad_doc_smith]

Oh, I don't -sleep- there. I just abuse it for the plumbing mostly. mostly. The network of tunnels under the school is lacking in that regard.

So you're free to set up however you want, for all of me.

[strongshadow]

...

Right. Tunnels under... right.

I'm just not going to look the gift horse in the mouth, and I'll...figure out some signal for you in case you abuse the plumbing while I have company?

[tollingforthee]

Sounds like you met Doc. If you car starts talking, don't panic. It's just KITT. Nice to meet you, Jay; I'm Hemingway.

[strongshadow]

...you do realize that made, like, no sense, other than 'nice to meet you'? Hey.

[tollingforthee]

Oh, it'll make sense, just give it time.

[strongshadow]

It would make sense if I owned a car. Unfortunately, my ass is stranded out here until I make some money. I would make the best Knight Rider ever, so I hope it all comes literally clear once I do.

[impiousnectar]

Well, my guess as to who your roommate was was, indeed, confirmed when I checked the comments before posting my own. I'd worry less about him coming after you with the chainsaw, and more about what he's carrying it around for.

(I do wish I was kidding.)

You were here, left, and voluntarily came back? Maybe you are mad enough to fit in. Welcome to the looney bin, jackets issued to the left, padded cells to the right.

[strongshadow]

Hel-lo. Yet another one voting for 'I know that guy'. Am I this year's prank victim of choice? I need to primp for Candid Camera.

Actually, though? You make a great point. I mean, there was that incident at the chapel with the guy and the supposed hoodoo bag the year I started, and the stuff with Blackball, and all kinds of other stuff. It's not for the normal here, that's for sure.

[impiousnectar]

While I certainly wouldn't pulling that sort of prank past the lot of us, or even a sliver of us, I for one certainly don't have that kind of pull with the housing staff. I do believe in this case that you shall have to thank serendipity for your roommate arrangements.

Suddenly, I'm not sure whether it's comforting or disturbing to confirm that "Weirdness Abounding" wasn't something confined to the previous year. On the one hand? It means we weren't particularly special in that regard. On the other...well, it means I'm extra-glad I'm off campus, I think.

That all aside: welcomes should probably come with names. Hi Jay, I'm Amber, resident Bitterly Snarky Bitch. I can't offer to jam, since the entirety of my musical ability is sworn to the Great God Karaoke, but I offer a fantastic color commentary track if I do say so myself.

(Edited to get your name right. I, more than most, should be paying attention to requested nomenclature.)

[strongshadow]

'Weird shit happens' was actually part of what convinced me to apply here. The other part was the chunk of scholarship change I was offered. I'm not proud.

Nice to meet you, BSB. You and your...tongue.