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Tweak says, "beavers and ducks!"

. (spacecowboys) wrote in doors,
@ 2013-11-29 02:04:00

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batman, catwoman

Luke H
[Text to Luke H]
[After dinner, late, once everyone is asleep, and after she's hidden herself in the attic darkroom for the better part of an hour.]

Hi.

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Re: call: luke/wren

spacecowboys
2013-11-29 06:57 pm UTC (link)

[With grave, mock consideration.] I think you did a little bit okay last year. But it was the best Christmas I've ever had, and the best tree, and I'm not sure you'll be able to do better. [A smile.] You'd reassure me even if I was getting everything wrong always. [A beat.] Gus is getting older, and I'm pretty sure he's already smarter than me, Luke. [And giving up the ruse, with a quiet laugh.] I think that you need to take me dancing once I'm feeling better, because I miss you sounding jealous like that.

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Re: call: luke/wren

onerule
2013-11-29 07:10 pm UTC (link)

Have some faith, baby. I'll knock your socks off this year. [...] Yeah, I'd reassure you no matter what, but you'd never get everything wrong always so I wouldn't have to. You underestimate yourself. [Headshake.] That's not true. I mean, he is getting older, but you're not dumb, Wren. Our son isn't surpassing you mentally or anything. [Mock hmph.] Okay, but you'd better not expect me to share because that's so not happening. That thing we did once was enough.

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Re: call: luke/wren

spacecowboys
2013-11-29 07:15 pm UTC (link)

[A soft laugh.] Now I can't wait to see what you and Gus bring home. Your son wants a baby duck for Christmas, by the way. [Headshake.] I want him to be smart. I don't mind. I just worry that I'll embarrass him, or that I'll say the wrong thing. It was easier when he would just curl up on my lap and lisp about things. [Smile.] No? So I shouldn't suggest we find someone for a threesome on Craigslist?

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Re: call: luke/wren

onerule
2013-11-29 07:22 pm UTC (link)

Does he? I wonder if he knows that baby ducks grow into big ducks who don't belong in houses. [A laugh.] Maybe he'll accept a compromise. [Fond.] You'd never embarrass him, Wren. Him being smart doesn't mean you're not. His lisping days were pretty cute, though. [Eyebrow raise.] No. Not just because I don't share, but because I could turn a threesome around on you and prove you don't share either. You wouldn't suggest one with a woman, would you?

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	Re: call: luke/wren spacecowboys 2013-11-29 07:32 pm UTC (link)
	I don't think he cares. I think he'd think the big duck was an early zoo addition. What are you thinking of for a compromise? Whatever it is, you're cleaning the cage. [A small scoff.] I'm worried about embarrassing you too. I don't think you can change that, bebe, no matter how much you want to. [And a frown. Such a frown.] Do you want a threesome with a woman? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: call: luke/wren onerule 2013-11-29 07:36 pm UTC (link)
	We could get him a bird. One of those small, colorful ones, and keep it out of Petti's reach. [Shrug.] Maybe I can't change it, but that doesn't mean I'll stop reminding you that it's not true. [Grin.] No, baby, I don't. Do you want a threesome with a man? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: call: luke/wren spacecowboys 2013-11-29 08:25 pm UTC (link)
	It'll chirp as soon as the sun comes up., and it'll wake you. I think it would be cute to see you cranky. I have to get up anyway to feed Lia. Okay, I think we can get a bird. [More frown. A sulk, even.] No. I don't want a threesome with a man. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: call: luke/wren onerule 2013-11-29 09:22 pm UTC (link)
	I love your logic. Gus'll be thrilled. [Muffled laughter as he turns his face into the pillow.] Hey, you're the one who brought up threesomes in the first place. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: call: luke/wren spacecowboys 2013-11-29 10:03 pm UTC (link)
	We already have more animals than people. A little bird won't be that much more work for you. [Emphasis on that you, and then back to pouting.] Fine. We can find a couple on Craigslist. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: call: luke/wren onerule 2013-11-29 10:08 pm UTC (link)
	[Dramatic sigh.] I work so hard. I hope you appreciate it. [The laughter stops abruptly. Frown.] How is that any better? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: call: luke/wren spacecowboys 2013-11-29 10:09 pm UTC (link)
	I think your little zookeeper appreciates it. Delia and I would rather you wake up for feedings instead. [Smile!] At least I'm not plotting murder all by myself then. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: call: luke/wren onerule 2013-11-29 10:13 pm UTC (link)
	[Teasing.] So demanding. You could always wake me up, you know. [Sulky hmph.] You know, I have a better idea. We can avoid murder and jail time and just not involve other people in our sex life. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: call: luke/wren spacecowboys 2013-11-29 10:16 pm UTC (link)
	Every two hours? You'd hate us. Anyway, hopefully she'll get to every four hours soon, so I can go to work somewhere. [A little fake sulk.] But I like it when you get jealous. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: call: luke/wren onerule 2013-11-29 10:18 pm UTC (link)
	I'd never hate either of you. [Paaaaaaaaaause. Casually.] Do you have any places in mind? [More scowling.] You can get me jealous some other way, because I don't share. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

Re: call: luke/wren

spacecowboys
2013-11-29 10:20 pm UTC (link)

[Carefully.] Saint sent a bunch of his clients my way, but I haven't called them back yet. [Smile.] I like it when you scowl and get possessive, though. [Lip bite.] And as long as I'm bringing up Saint, which will make you cranky and worried, I guess it's a good time to tell you that if anything happens through the door, you'll need to go to Silver's old door, if Selina's in trouble or anything.

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	Re: call: luke/wren onerule 2013-11-29 10:23 pm UTC (link)
	Oh. What kind of stuff do they want? [Sigh.] Yeah, I know you do. And you're so good at getting it out of me. [Long pause.] What? Why? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

Re: call: luke/wren

spacecowboys
2013-11-29 10:26 pm UTC (link)

I think mostly babies and weddings, he said, since he's concentrating on that bad story again. [Smile.] Just think, I get to make you wait another three weeks for sex, and I can get you jealous at the same time. [A sigh.] I don't know. She didn't say. She just left me a note on the phone telling me she'd relocated over there, since I still have keys for that door. I don't think she would have told me anything if she didn't need to.

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Re: call: luke/wren

onerule
2013-11-29 10:29 pm UTC (link)

Babies and weddings sound good. [Pause. Frown.] Maybe you should keep the darkroom in the attic, then, if he wants to go back to that. [Groan.] You're going to enjoy torturing me way too much. It's not fair. [Headshake.] Bruce is going to love this. I don't have a key to Marvel, Wren, and how is he supposed to know if she's in trouble? It's a different door.

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Re: call: luke/wren

spacecowboys
2013-11-29 10:32 pm UTC (link)

It'll be fine, and I won't take the baby. He has better stuff than I can afford right now, and if people are going to pay me I need his help with making sure everything is perfect, at least at first. [Bright.] Does that mean you'll take me dancing? [Another sigh.] I got my key from MK back when we were still friends. I don't know who Tony has in Las Vegas, but maybe Bruce can ask him for a key? [Lip bite.] I think she'll be okay. Don't you think she'll be okay?

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Re: call: luke/wren

onerule
2013-11-29 10:36 pm UTC (link)

[Calm. He can manage calm.] Wren, what if the people he pissed off before find out where he lives? You think they'll care that you're just an innocent bystander? [Laughter.] Yeah, I'll take you dancing. [Pause. Sigh.] Bruce is going to have to tell him why, if he asks. He won't like it. [...] I think Selina can handle herself, but I don't know what goes on in Marvel. At least in DC he could watch out for her. I don't like the idea of not knowing what's going on.

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	Re: call: luke/wren spacecowboys 2013-11-29 10:40 pm UTC (link)
	[Soothing. Soothing.] I'll take a knife with me. It'll be okay. I promise. I'm not scared as long as the baby's not there. And I don't think Selina's going to get up to anything much. In the note, she said she wouldn't be bringing the suit. I think that means she's going to behave, right? [And a smile.] Will you dance? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

Re: call: luke/wren

onerule
2013-11-29 10:44 pm UTC (link)

[Muttered grumbling.] Be careful, okay? And if anything happens, even something small, or Saint's story takes a turn for the worse, you stop going there. Okay? [Eyeroll.] Who knows with Selina. Bruce will bitch about it for a while, but eventually he'll end up asking for a key. And he'll ask her about it too, you know. I just hope it doesn't end up being a disaster. Maybe write her a note back, ask her to keep you updated? [Grin.] It would defeat the purpose if I didn't, wouldn't it?

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Re: call: luke/wren

spacecowboys
2013-11-29 10:51 pm UTC (link)

You taught me how to defend myself, remember? I'll be okay. I promise. I'm not a damsel in distress. Not anymore, anyway. [A little relived.] Good. I'm not worried, but I like the idea of you having a key. And I wrote her back, trying to see if she'd tell me anything, but I haven't gotten anything back. I'll let you know if I do. [Smile. Smile.] I can pick any place I want? [Quickly.] It can be my Christmas present, and it doesn't need to be expensive.

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Re: call: luke/wren

onerule
2013-11-29 10:54 pm UTC (link)

Yeah, I remember. That doesn't mean I don't worry. I always worry. It's a habit. [Grin.] Batman to the rescue. Maybe it'll help that he'd only go in for Selina, since he's got enough to worry about in Gotham without worrying about another door. And I think they're fine hero-wise. [Headshake.] Shhhh. Don't tell me what your Christmas present's going to be. Pick anywhere you want.

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	Re: call: luke/wren spacecowboys 2013-11-29 11:01 pm UTC (link)
	[Fondly.] It's a sweet habit. [Reassuring.] I'm pretty sure Tony would help her if she was in trouble. No, I'm really, really sure Tony would help her if she was in trouble. It might even be safer than Gotham. [A little sound of disagreement.] I'm trying to save you money. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)