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I would have eventually. [ A beat. ] Nothing's changed between us.
[ Just he and your brother. In which things have changed so inexplicably, he isn't sure what to do besides drink. ]
[ Just he and your brother. In which things have changed so inexplicably, he isn't sure what to do besides drink. ]
Eventually? You know how long I went without your company here?
[there's actually a little thread of annoyance there - she's missed him. And more than that, she doesn't actually have any friends. Not really. Just a few of them, but none like him..]
[there's actually a little thread of annoyance there - she's missed him. And more than that, she doesn't actually have any friends. Not really. Just a few of them, but none like him..]
[ There's a pause here where he opens his mouth then lets it fall back shut. He's used to people coming and going in his life. Sometimes he forgets that not everyone is. ]
I'm sorry. [ He glances downwards briefly. ] I haven't been playing the role of a friend very well, have I?
I'm sorry. [ He glances downwards briefly. ] I haven't been playing the role of a friend very well, have I?
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[she just purses her mouth, studying him.]
No. Not really. It's sort of funny how some people need those every now and then. Friends.
Our friendship is totally separate from everything you have with Alec, you know.
No. Not really. It's sort of funny how some people need those every now and then. Friends.
Our friendship is totally separate from everything you have with Alec, you know.
[ Now it's his turn to sigh. Or huff. It's closer to a huff, really. ] I said I was sorry, didn't I? Take it or leave it, I don't apologize often.
[ It's not that easy, he wants to say, but he knows it isn't really that hard, either. He's making it more difficult than it needs to be. ] I don't feel like it is. He's your brother, and you're close. That means something.
[ It's not that easy, he wants to say, but he knows it isn't really that hard, either. He's making it more difficult than it needs to be. ] I don't feel like it is. He's your brother, and you're close. That means something.
Fine. You're forgiven. [she rolls her eyes again, pursing her mouth.
[This isn't going nearly the way she wants it to, and she's more inclined to just hang up and let him go back to his sulking on his own.] I'm close with you, too. Or I thought I was.
Whatever. [she just sighs again, glancing aside as she flutters one hand.] You know where I am if you want me for anything. I haven't moved.
[This isn't going nearly the way she wants it to, and she's more inclined to just hang up and let him go back to his sulking on his own.] I'm close with you, too. Or I thought I was.
Whatever. [she just sighs again, glancing aside as she flutters one hand.] You know where I am if you want me for anything. I haven't moved.
Dont--
[ Don't hang up is where that's going, because he's honestly afraid that's what she's about to do. He's tired of drinking alone (and even sort of tired of this constant buzz he's managed to keep up), and his cat actually doesn't make for very good company.
After a second of frowning at nothing in particular, he lets out the slightest of sighs and looks at the Forge. ] Would you like to come over? I can snap us up some ice cream. Any flavor you want.
[ Don't hang up is where that's going, because he's honestly afraid that's what she's about to do. He's tired of drinking alone (and even sort of tired of this constant buzz he's managed to keep up), and his cat actually doesn't make for very good company.
After a second of frowning at nothing in particular, he lets out the slightest of sighs and looks at the Forge. ] Would you like to come over? I can snap us up some ice cream. Any flavor you want.
[she was debating it. Mostly because he seems to be in such a fabulous mood, she's not sure she wants to drag her own down to his level. Not that it hasn't already basically happened. Her mouth is still pursed unhappily when she flicks her gaze back up to the camera.]
Something ridiculously chocolatey. This place is totally missing out, you know. I can't believe how the lack of technology affected things.
[that's a yes, by the way. Her expression softens a little, but she still doesn't look totally happy. Resigned, more like.]
Something ridiculously chocolatey. This place is totally missing out, you know. I can't believe how the lack of technology affected things.
[that's a yes, by the way. Her expression softens a little, but she still doesn't look totally happy. Resigned, more like.]
[ A small smile is thrown her way now. It's a grateful one, really. He's been acting like an ass, and he knows it. Nothing he's been doing has been fair, so he appreiciates the cooperation he doesn't actually deserve. ]
A lack of chocolate? We should shoot them.
[ He's already getting to his feet, walking towards the kitchen where he can magic up the proper supplies. ]
I'll see you soon then?
A lack of chocolate? We should shoot them.
[ He's already getting to his feet, walking towards the kitchen where he can magic up the proper supplies. ]
I'll see you soon then?
Lack of chocolate. Lack of decent ice cream. Lack of hot water that you don't have to boil yourself. [sigh.] So many reasons, really.
[her thumb hovers over the end button, and she manages a little half-smile.]
Yeah. I'll be there. Just give me a few to wrap this up and come by.
[her thumb hovers over the end button, and she manages a little half-smile.]
Yeah. I'll be there. Just give me a few to wrap this up and come by.
The water thing has never been a problem for me. The perks of being a warlock, I suppose. [ He sideeyes her. ] You're welcome to use my shower anytime.
[ That smile has him relaxing a bit, because it means she's not quite as angry with him as she'd been before. ]
Okay. Can't wait.
[ That smile has him relaxing a bit, because it means she's not quite as angry with him as she'd been before. ]
Okay. Can't wait.
Major perk. I'll make a point of going totally out of my way after a Patrol to use your shower.
[seriously. She will. It'll be awesome.]
See you soon, Magnus.
[seriously. She will. It'll be awesome.]
See you soon, Magnus.
[ nervous. that is really the only way that you could describe Alec right now. everything about him screamed nervous energy and something that might almost be called fear.
almost.
it's hard to tell when he refuses to really look at the screen, fidgeting and letting his fingers work at the fraying hem of his dark gray jumper (Anatole was nice enough to gift him with well worn sweaters and not just hunting gear), a few more threads coming loose in his grip before he finally looks up. not right at the screen, but a little bit off, blue eyes constantly moving around.]
Magnus, I... [ he pauses, toys with the fraying hem a little more before he sighs and mumbles out, quickly.] I need to talk to you. And I'm sorry it took me this long and--
[ he stops himself. he really doesn't have an excuse beyond that of his fear, and the guilt that has been curling around his lungs and pressing him down since before he even got to this place, making it almost impossible to breathe without a painful reminder of what he had messed up.]
Can you-- can you meet me at the ruins? Please?
[ he look sup on the please,lets the desperation and fear speak for itself.]
almost.
it's hard to tell when he refuses to really look at the screen, fidgeting and letting his fingers work at the fraying hem of his dark gray jumper (Anatole was nice enough to gift him with well worn sweaters and not just hunting gear), a few more threads coming loose in his grip before he finally looks up. not right at the screen, but a little bit off, blue eyes constantly moving around.]
Magnus, I... [ he pauses, toys with the fraying hem a little more before he sighs and mumbles out, quickly.] I need to talk to you. And I'm sorry it took me this long and--
[ he stops himself. he really doesn't have an excuse beyond that of his fear, and the guilt that has been curling around his lungs and pressing him down since before he even got to this place, making it almost impossible to breathe without a painful reminder of what he had messed up.]
Can you-- can you meet me at the ruins? Please?
[ he look sup on the please,lets the desperation and fear speak for itself.]
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[ To be perfectly honest, the first thing he wants to do is yell. He's not very happy, having spent these three weeks being outright ignored by his own boyfriend, for no real reason, as far as he could see. They'd been snippy with each other on that first night, but that didn't warrant the cold shoulder.
Something stops him, though. It's the look that's etched into Alec's face, the waver and tone of his voice. It gives him pause long enough to reevaluate the situation and decide that perhaps this time, anger isn't the path to take.
It would have been so easy to just be mad. But now he can't bring himself to voice it.
He still doesn't look pleased, though. His expression is quietly subdued as he watches, and his tone is the same when he responds. ]
I'll be there.
[ What else is he supposed to say to that? There is nothing to say, not anything that isn't snarky or cold, which is what he's trying to avoid right now. This is progress, though. Maybe not good progress, but progress all the same. ]
Something stops him, though. It's the look that's etched into Alec's face, the waver and tone of his voice. It gives him pause long enough to reevaluate the situation and decide that perhaps this time, anger isn't the path to take.
It would have been so easy to just be mad. But now he can't bring himself to voice it.
He still doesn't look pleased, though. His expression is quietly subdued as he watches, and his tone is the same when he responds. ]
I'll be there.
[ What else is he supposed to say to that? There is nothing to say, not anything that isn't snarky or cold, which is what he's trying to avoid right now. This is progress, though. Maybe not good progress, but progress all the same. ]
By all means.
[ This is said with a dazzling grin.
At that, he gives a small nod, then ends the feed. ]
[ This is said with a dazzling grin.
At that, he gives a small nod, then ends the feed. ]
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