*rubs his chin.*

"Let me be angry for a few minutes, so it can be my fault for the rest of my life." Aries thinks he either remembered that, or came up with it while half-asleep last night. Odd little saying.

But, y'all're here for the drama. *smiles.*

Aries hasn't had any luck in procuring a job yet, which, naturally, makes him more than slightly worried about his financial situation, which is starting to look better based on the amount of people who've commissioned him, offered sympathy, or sent swag. Aries really is amazed.

And, yeah, at the same time, he's slightly ashamed. Aries will admit that sometimes he doesn't have the personal fortitude to just shut up about his troubles, and will be weak enough to seek out sympathy, or God forbid, even help. Aries rationalizes it that he's only human. Aries can't do everything.

Which is why Aries was going to call his father for a little help. Except Da called first.

He was in a good mood. And we talked, and we were civil. Granted, we all agreed, we were all in better situations than we were before, but Da said he'd help Aries with this next month's rent.

This, coupled with the little bit of money yet Aries has to pick up from Lone Star, coupled still with the Economic Stimulus check Aries should be getting soon equals Aries not having to really worry for about five minutes here!

Which means, hell! Aries'll be able to really take his time with his commissions, go up and work A-Kon, and even take a week off to go and help his girlfriend move into her first apartment in Salt Lake City!

God...has it been seven months since Aries last saw her?

Aries'll admit, he's lucky, in that he gets to talk to his significant other on a regular basis. Aries tries to keep in good contact with Trin, and talks with her at least three times a week. But for all the time Aries takes to talk to her, Aries still misses her.

Anyway...Aries is going to be all right, so don't y'all worry. It's like Kit said, everything turns out okay in the end. And if it's not okay, then it's not the end.

God love Kit. Somebody's gotta.