Well ain't this a coincidence?
And here I was thinking I'd have to start from scratch.
And here I was thinking I'd have to start from scratch.
Will is starting to get used to the extra walking involved with having his border collie Jet now on-board, and it's probably doing him some good. He doesn't get nearly as much exercise now that he's not working maintenance, and now there's much more opportunity to chat about something he cares about- dogs.
When he passes by the cabin on deck 4 with the frosted glass windows at the top, he can see that someone's in. It's one of the few times he thinks about actually seeking out conversation, and- he realizes as he slows down that it's been awhile. Since before the memory thing. So he has Jet stop, gives the excited dog a 'wait' command, and knocks on the door.
When he passes by the cabin on deck 4 with the frosted glass windows at the top, he can see that someone's in. It's one of the few times he thinks about actually seeking out conversation, and- he realizes as he slows down that it's been awhile. Since before the memory thing. So he has Jet stop, gives the excited dog a 'wait' command, and knocks on the door.
Trevor's doing his fight club tonight. In case you wanna go.
Didn't know if you knew about them
You don't gotta fight
Ah, straight and to the point: that Shaw can definitely appreciate.
"You ever slept with a woman before?" she asks, as she shucks off her own t-shirt (black, just like the sports bra she's got on underneath it). There's no real judgement to her tone, but if the answer is no, then that adjusts her approach (and, honestly, her expectations) somewhat.
"You ever slept with a woman before?" she asks, as she shucks off her own t-shirt (black, just like the sports bra she's got on underneath it). There's no real judgement to her tone, but if the answer is no, then that adjusts her approach (and, honestly, her expectations) somewhat.
[From here.]
There's almost no time at all between Raylan disappearing and Sweeney emerging, jacket in hand. He jogs lightly, unsure if he's going to need to catch up, but finding her waiting, he continues until he slows in front of her. His grin is more delighted than it probably should be, but it's not like there's anyone else out here with them.
"Hey there, Fireball."
God, it's so hard not to kiss her.
"Have fun?"
Because he sure as fuck did. Aiming to have a lot more before calling the evening.
There's almost no time at all between Raylan disappearing and Sweeney emerging, jacket in hand. He jogs lightly, unsure if he's going to need to catch up, but finding her waiting, he continues until he slows in front of her. His grin is more delighted than it probably should be, but it's not like there's anyone else out here with them.
"Hey there, Fireball."
God, it's so hard not to kiss her.
"Have fun?"
Because he sure as fuck did. Aiming to have a lot more before calling the evening.
It's during one of their afternoon check-ins that Steve tacks on to the end of his usual text: Do you have some time free this afternoon?
Hey, Addy. Sorry for the terrible conversation, but...can I ask why you punched Malcolm at that party?
[ Just getting right to it, apparently. ]
[ Just getting right to it, apparently. ]
[Sweeney doesn't wait the hour Raylan does. The moment he can do so without being a cunt to the marshal, he shoots her a text.]
Hey
Are you alright?
Did I do something?
Hey
I know that shit's complicated.
I'd like to explain some stuff.
If you want to talk about it.
I understand if you don't.
I know that shit's complicated.
I'd like to explain some stuff.
If you want to talk about it.
I understand if you don't.
Hey. [There's a sense of relief at getting to say this.]
I know I didn't explain well, an' I'm sorry fer that. Names are just... [How to put it so it doesn't sound utterly ridiculous?] They're important ta me. A Faerie thing.
[You're getting off topic. Do better.]
I wasn't comfortable, givin' her name without her permission, same as I ne'er gave yers ta her. [Even when they'd discussed her privately, years before now. That does make him realize the rest, and it slips out after.] Or ta anyone else.
[OFF TOPIC. Get back on.]
It's Misty. She offers it with her blessin' that you should have it. So I wanted ta make sure I was able ta give it to you.
[Fuck, that sounds so dumb. But at least he got the chance to say it. He hopes that's enough.]
Fer what it's worth, I hope ya get ta talk.
I know I didn't explain well, an' I'm sorry fer that. Names are just... [How to put it so it doesn't sound utterly ridiculous?] They're important ta me. A Faerie thing.
[You're getting off topic. Do better.]
I wasn't comfortable, givin' her name without her permission, same as I ne'er gave yers ta her. [Even when they'd discussed her privately, years before now. That does make him realize the rest, and it slips out after.] Or ta anyone else.
[OFF TOPIC. Get back on.]
It's Misty. She offers it with her blessin' that you should have it. So I wanted ta make sure I was able ta give it to you.
[Fuck, that sounds so dumb. But at least he got the chance to say it. He hopes that's enough.]
Fer what it's worth, I hope ya get ta talk.
Hey, Laura. I'm awake. I'm scrambling to reach people right now, but let me know if you'd like to grab a drink later.
Don't know who you've talked to this week, but hope you're holding up okay.
Don't know who you've talked to this week, but hope you're holding up okay.
When Steve doesn't wake up in the morning, B has a moment of panic, but it isn't a long one. Past experience means panic can be safely smothered into a simple background anxiety, and B is good at keeping anxiety masked. Steve has done this twice before since he's met him, after all, and it's probably lucky that he's gone this long without a coma.
His inmate doesn't know that, though. And she needs to, or she'll worry, too.
B gets the dogs, cats, and a pair of the goats settled at the kennel with the rest of the staff for the morning, then heads for Laura's cabin to knock. He doesn't know what time she and Steve usually talk, but he's kind of hoping he's caught her before that time.
His inmate doesn't know that, though. And she needs to, or she'll worry, too.
B gets the dogs, cats, and a pair of the goats settled at the kennel with the rest of the staff for the morning, then heads for Laura's cabin to knock. He doesn't know what time she and Steve usually talk, but he's kind of hoping he's caught her before that time.
Sweeney's lingering out in the hall just outside the Enclosure, smoking a cigarette as he reflects on how things are. How they're changing. How he can do fuckall about it. But then the door opens and a petite form heads out. Recognition is immediate; he's not sure if that's simple familiarity, or if he's starting to get a feel for her. Sweeney wonders if he'll ever see her like she saw Shadow. Not a thought to dwell on now, not when there are more pleasant options.
"Hey, Fireball." He licks his lip as he looks her down and up again, more playfully than with lust.
"Have yer fill?"
"Hey, Fireball." He licks his lip as he looks her down and up again, more playfully than with lust.
"Have yer fill?"
Hey
Apparently Eiffel is doing a last minute Halloween thing.
If you're interested.
Apparently Eiffel is doing a last minute Halloween thing.
If you're interested.
The moment Raylan's second message had come through, Sweeney excused himself from Maggie's company. She'd be fine; she has other people. But Laura... This isn't something he'd trust to Roman, even if he could entertain the idea of not going. Which he can't. He's out the door and down the hall, tugging his shirt over his shoulders without bothering to button it. Sweeney doesn't expect to stay in it.
Then he's at her threshold, his eyes dancing over the door as he suddenly realizes he has no idea what he's supposed to do. How do you say 'I'm sorry you're hurting because a man you loved in another life is leaving you behind'? No part of that is bearable.
But it doesn't stop him from knocking.
Then he's at her threshold, his eyes dancing over the door as he suddenly realizes he has no idea what he's supposed to do. How do you say 'I'm sorry you're hurting because a man you loved in another life is leaving you behind'? No part of that is bearable.
But it doesn't stop him from knocking.
Hey
Something's going on
I don't know what it is yet.
But it's bad
People are disappearing.
I think it might be my fault.
So I need you to stay away.
Just for a while.
Til I know
I just need to know you're safe.
From me.
[A few moments pass.]
I couldn't live with myself if I hurt you like that.
Something's going on
I don't know what it is yet.
But it's bad
People are disappearing.
I think it might be my fault.
So I need you to stay away.
Just for a while.
Til I know
I just need to know you're safe.
From me.
[A few moments pass.]
I couldn't live with myself if I hurt you like that.
Hey
So
Florian and Johann are having a party.
I didn't know if you wanted to go.
[A beat passes.]
With me
So
Florian and Johann are having a party.
I didn't know if you wanted to go.
[A beat passes.]
With me
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