[Game 21] Epilogue

[arsgoetia]

So, you get your Philly cheesesteak, and you head back on another train, returning to New York at fuck o'clock in the morning. Maybe you get a nap on the train, or maybe you're full of yawns and misery as you head back to Sariel's house at the crack of dawn. Paz went on her merry way with wonderful promises for the future, but Hale is with you, seeming remarkably energetic.

Madison is just barely held back by Kieran, it seems, from just sprinting out the door as soon as you get anywhere near the yard. As it stands, as soon as you all make your way past the gate, there's a redhead barreling down to greet you.

Comments

[liarliarliar]

A lot. But not always.

Ah, I do want to be happy though. I'm not...

[wipes at his eyes again]

If I could change it, I would. It's not on purpose.

[boatsights]

Change what?

[liarliarliar]

[how fragile I am bb

kind of just. vague gestures. at. himself.]

[boatsights]

Why would I want you to change?

[liarliarliar]

So you could be a little less damp right now.

[huff]

I hate crying.

[boatsights]

[smooths Kano's hair down]

I know.

[liarliarliar]

It's not cute or endearing when I do it.

Just. Wet.

So wet.

And now my throat hurts.

[boatsights]

I can get you some water and some tea. And we'll rest.

[he kisses his nose]

[liarliarliar]

After everyone is gone I can rest...

[boatsights]

Okay.

. . .

Um . . . about Paracelsus and Arthur . . .

[liarliarliar]

. . .

Is this something I have to emotionally brace myself for?

[boatsights]

No! At least, I don't think so? . . . they said that usually when they're summoned they, stay summoned? For a bit. So they might not . . . disappear when the others do.

[liarliarliar]

. . .

[boatsights]

[. . . makes a face]

[liarliarliar]

Sorry I was just. Not expecting that?

It's fine.

[boatsights]

Shuuya . . .

[liarliarliar]

I'm being unfair. I'm sorry.

[boatsights]

I do like them.

[liarliarliar]

[nods at that]

[boatsights]

I'll be happy if they stay.

[liarliarliar]

That's fair. You like them.

[boatsights]

I'm allowed to like people.

[liarliarliar]

You are.

I'm dumb. I admit this.

Just... It's hard to get over my first bout of childish jealousy within a few hours and I promise I am actually trying very hard? I don't...like that I'm being this way?

I know I'm wrong?

I wouldn't ever tell you no about this because I know I'm wrong?

[boatsights]

. . .


. . . I'm. I'm trying to convince myself. It's far too easy for me to just want to buckle under your wants.

[liarliarliar]

I want dumb things, Madison.

You can have them stay here and it'll be fine and you'll have fun. And even if I twitch a little bit I promise it's still...fine. Because it's about us grabbing all the happiness we can get our hands on.

You SHOULD be greedy. You deserved EVERYTHING.