Will Graham (![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
empathicfault) wrote2023-06-18 11:04 am
empathicfault) wrote2023-06-18 11:04 am
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Jesus...
[ Sweeney can't see Will rubbing his eyes in frustration, but he can hear the sigh that follows it. ]
I'm glad she didn't lose an eye, but- damn, what an escalation.
[ Sweeney can't see Will rubbing his eyes in frustration, but he can hear the sigh that follows it. ]
I'm glad she didn't lose an eye, but- damn, what an escalation.
You mean for a punch that didn't even leave him with a bloody nose?
[His tone is dry in the rhetorical question.]
She isn't gonna be as easy as Neal.
[Obviously. Not that he expects Will to do anything about it, other than be aware.]
[His tone is dry in the rhetorical question.]
She isn't gonna be as easy as Neal.
[Obviously. Not that he expects Will to do anything about it, other than be aware.]
With not growling at Lestat? I think I can manage to keep it in, if he keeps his fangs and claws out of my people from here on.
[ Will lets out another sigh. ]
I don't think most of us are a walk in the park, to be honest. But Kiki's certainly a lot more violent than Neal.
I don't think most of us are a walk in the park, to be honest. But Kiki's certainly a lot more violent than Neal.
[ Will's clearly thinking that over for a few long moments. He eventually shakes his head. ]
It felt more like Lestat was being asked to at least acknowledge I was as much a person as he is, with my own unique form and function. Going by that? It was more productive than I expected.
It felt more like Lestat was being asked to at least acknowledge I was as much a person as he is, with my own unique form and function. Going by that? It was more productive than I expected.
[She nods again, more sharply this time; it's a nod of acknowledgement and acceptance. But with that squared away--
A frown creases her brow as she studies him.]
That was two comas in, what, four months? Both for a couple weeks each time. I'm useless to you if I'm asleep half the time.
A frown creases her brow as she studies him.]
That was two comas in, what, four months? Both for a couple weeks each time. I'm useless to you if I'm asleep half the time.
[Sweeney sounds unconvinced they are similar.]
Violent, volatile, an' highly motivated ta get what she wants.
[He pauses long enough to wet his lip.]
Tried ta get me cited with Maggie fer stayin' out too late an' smokin'.
[If that says anything.]
Violent, volatile, an' highly motivated ta get what she wants.
[He pauses long enough to wet his lip.]
Tried ta get me cited with Maggie fer stayin' out too late an' smokin'.
[If that says anything.]
[ Will raises his eyebrows disbelievingly and shakes his head. ]
She certainly has a lot of authority-worship to work on.
Although...that motivation might actually work out in her favor, if Malcolm can twist it towards graduating, and not unnecessary revenge for her superiors.
...is there anything I could do for Laura that won't get taken the wrong way, you think?
She certainly has a lot of authority-worship to work on.
Although...that motivation might actually work out in her favor, if Malcolm can twist it towards graduating, and not unnecessary revenge for her superiors.
...is there anything I could do for Laura that won't get taken the wrong way, you think?
[Will's observation only puts the salt in the wound of Truth; in all likelihood, Malcolm will get Kikimora through without much effort at all. Give her a project, a gold star...she'll be done in a couple of months. Maybe less. The idea makes him wander for a moment, and he has to focus himself back to answer the next question. It takes him a few seconds to decide on one.]
How the two'a you doin' b'fore this?
[He's just looking to make a more informed assessment.]
How the two'a you doin' b'fore this?
[He's just looking to make a more informed assessment.]
[ Will rubs his chin. ]
I mean, we can try to set up a plan, in case that happens again.
I did hear a theory about the correlation between deaths and comas, that maybe you need more of a 'break' to come back from a larger number of deaths.
I mean, we can try to set up a plan, in case that happens again.
I did hear a theory about the correlation between deaths and comas, that maybe you need more of a 'break' to come back from a larger number of deaths.
[ Will laughs, rather mirthlessly. ]
That's the thing...I have no idea, really. I guess, like we were in Seattle?
[ By which he means they'd had awkward interactions, but were fond of each other. Connected by Harkin, at least until Addy had left. Will still feels a little resentful about that, but that wasn't even this reality, so he knows he shouldn't. ]
I'm still not used to...having to keep track of anything more than 'hates me' or 'does not hate me.' I don't think she likes me like she likes you, but I know it's- there's a lot between you two. Good and bad.
That's the thing...I have no idea, really. I guess, like we were in Seattle?
[ By which he means they'd had awkward interactions, but were fond of each other. Connected by Harkin, at least until Addy had left. Will still feels a little resentful about that, but that wasn't even this reality, so he knows he shouldn't. ]
I'm still not used to...having to keep track of anything more than 'hates me' or 'does not hate me.' I don't think she likes me like she likes you, but I know it's- there's a lot between you two. Good and bad.
[That is a gross understatement, even though it is completely accurate.]
Trust me, Pup; if you don't wanna fuck her, ya don't want her ta like you like she likes me.
[One of the smallest factors, but one that's true enough.]
But she dunn't hate you. That one would be an easy tell.
[Which comes back to the initial query.]
She know 'bout you an' Malcolm?
Trust me, Pup; if you don't wanna fuck her, ya don't want her ta like you like she likes me.
[One of the smallest factors, but one that's true enough.]
But she dunn't hate you. That one would be an easy tell.
[Which comes back to the initial query.]
She know 'bout you an' Malcolm?
Just fine. I like him, and we get along well, I think.
She asked me about it when I contacted her, after the party.
I'd...taken the wrong approach, made her think I was accusing her or getting ready to lecture her. So, she wasn't exactly happy to have her guess confirmed.
I'd...taken the wrong approach, made her think I was accusing her or getting ready to lecture her. So, she wasn't exactly happy to have her guess confirmed.
I ain't gonna lie. You bein' with him, as bound as ya are, it's gonna do ya disservice when it comes ta Malcolm havin' folk that don't like him.
[It would with Sweeney if they weren't already brothers.]
E'en when yer just tryin' ta help, wouldn't be surprised if folk see it as you doin' damage control fer him. [He's quick to add:] Not sayin' ya shouldn't try. Same as I do with her.
[The pause is brief, but noticeable.]
Same as I got no doubt folk assume with me an' her, e'en if I'm just tryin' ta do my part in makin' things right.
[Sweeney's not that stupid.]
[It would with Sweeney if they weren't already brothers.]
E'en when yer just tryin' ta help, wouldn't be surprised if folk see it as you doin' damage control fer him. [He's quick to add:] Not sayin' ya shouldn't try. Same as I do with her.
[The pause is brief, but noticeable.]
Same as I got no doubt folk assume with me an' her, e'en if I'm just tryin' ta do my part in makin' things right.
[Sweeney's not that stupid.]
Sure.
[ That sounds like a good backup. Even if Malcolm could probably handle most things, in a pinch.
His eyes slide halfway shut, and he looks for a moment like he might be drifting off. But he does refocus on Shaw. ]
You have questions about anything else while you were down? Anything else?
[ That sounds like a good backup. Even if Malcolm could probably handle most things, in a pinch.
His eyes slide halfway shut, and he looks for a moment like he might be drifting off. But he does refocus on Shaw. ]
You have questions about anything else while you were down? Anything else?
No, not tired, just-
[ He looks up, trying to decide how to say it. ]
I'm getting overwhelmed again. Maybe I've been 'socializing' too much lately, but I just want to hole up here with the dogs again for awhile.
[ He looks up, trying to decide how to say it. ]
I'm getting overwhelmed again. Maybe I've been 'socializing' too much lately, but I just want to hole up here with the dogs again for awhile.
No. No, I don't.
[ Then what is- ah. ]
You being up is just highlighting how tired I was getting of other people.
...that's a compliment, honest.
[ Then what is- ah. ]
You being up is just highlighting how tired I was getting of other people.
...that's a compliment, honest.
[There are so few people who not only accept, but appreciate that she is how she is - and once again, Shaw finds herself absurdly grateful for getting so lucky pairing-wise. She nods and starts to settle back against the pillows, but then--]
You want me to at least get out of your bed? I don't mind sitting on the floor if you'd rather.
You want me to at least get out of your bed? I don't mind sitting on the floor if you'd rather.
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