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Wren and Selina have claws (laminette) wrote in doors,
@ 2012-11-28 15:01:00

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Luke H
[Locked to Luke H]
[A link to rentals in Las Vegas. She starts to type something else, something about Spencer or Iris, but she just can't figure out how to start it.]

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Re: Luke H/Wren M

laminette
2012-11-29 05:15 am UTC (link)

I know. I mean, maybe it was okay with me. Maybe my work made him think it was okay. But nothing can explain away MK. If Spencer had found MK first, and not me, he would have looked at it differently. I just [Cursor blink.] I think he's going to keep looking, Luke. I don't think he's going to give up until he finds out what happened to Alexander. I know you don't want to hear that, but I think it's true. [...] You don't think he's going to watch the apartment or something and put things together? You really don't think so? [...] Yes. That's why they were in such a hurry to hire someone, because she was gone.

[...] How much does he know about what I did to you?

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onerule
2012-11-29 05:22 am UTC (link)

[Frustrated cursor blink.] No, that's even worse. It doesn't matter what your job is, it doesn't make what happened okay. He, of all people, should realize that. [...] He'll have to give up eventually. You, me, and MK are the only ones here that know. I'm not going to say anything, you won't, and MK-- she won't either, right? I just don't get why it's such a big deal for him. [...] Watch the apartment? No, I don't. Why would he do that? What's he going to put together? [...] Right. Well, that was kind of us. I mean, we went digging around in the basement of Gardens, and we found a human heart, and we sent it to the cops. I would've told you, but it was while we were [...] I didn't know if you wanted to talk to me at the time.

[...] He knows my girlfriend left me. I didn't give names, obviously, but-- you didn't do anything to me. Don't say it like that.

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Re: Luke H/Wren M

laminette
2012-11-29 05:36 am UTC (link)

I'm sorry. I don't mean to drive you crazy. I should have waited to get in touch with you. [...] No, MK wouldn't say anything. No matter what's going on. Not ever. Plus, I told her I did it. I don't know why it's a big deal for him either, but it is. [...] I'm worried he'll put together that you're Falcon. If he sees you, would he know? [Long pause, blink, blink, blink.] Oh. Was it his idea?

No. It's okay.

[...] I saw Iris too. She said she'd think about seeing Gus again.

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Re: Luke H/Wren M

onerule
2012-11-29 05:43 am UTC (link)

No, don't apologize. You're not driving me crazy, and I'm glad you got in touch with me. I probably would've called if you didn't. [...] Okay. Good. Not that you told her you did it, which I wish you hadn't, but at least she won't say anything. The only thing I can think of is that he knew Alexander, or-- [Cursor blink as he stops speaking.] Or Nick. [...] He won't. I'll make sure he doesn't. He never saw my face, Wren, and he won't recognize my voice either. [...] Helena asked us for help. She's Bruce's kid, and Tristan would've killed more people if we hadn't done anything. All they needed was evidence. It was nothing, really. A one time thing.

It's not okay. Not if you're feeling guilty for something that's in the past. I've forgiven you for that, remember? And I wasn't the easiest person to get along with either.

[...] Are you okay with that, if she says yes? [Cursor blink.] While we're talking about seeing people, I saw Jack. Max was there, and he was upset, and I think I just made everything worse. I just-- I was worried, and Max said she'd get him there, and I wanted to see him for myself.

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Re: Luke H/Wren M

laminette
2012-11-29 05:52 am UTC (link)

I should have at least waited until I wasn't upset. He was nice, and I wasn't expecting it. Usually, the people who react that way aren't very nice, and I can see it coming. [...] Nick? He mentioned a boy, a man, one that was going through a really hard time. I don't think he said his name, but they were a couple once, I think. Who's Nick? Am I forgetting? [...] Okay. Okay. I just don't want him telling the wrong person. He won't do anything. He likes you. He won't. But he can't tell anyone else, Luke. He can't. If you go to jail, I [The cursor just blinks here for awhile, and she doesn't finish the sentence.]

[...] Okay.

[...] I'll be okay. I need to be. It's not her fault I'm insecure about my place in Gus' life, and he needs stability. [...] You saw Jack? What happened?

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Re: Luke H/Wren M

onerule
2012-11-29 06:01 am UTC (link)

You know you can contact me whenever you want, Wren. Whether you're upset or happy or something in between. I'm always here for you. You know that, right? [...] Sometimes nice people can be hurtful without realizing it. They're naive, in a way. Spencer's like that. It's not an excuse, though. Are you sure you're okay? [...] Nick is Alexander's brother. Identical twin. Looks just like him. [...] I'll make sure he doesn't. Okay? I'm not going to jail. I promise.

[...] Do you mean that?

[Cursor blink.] No, you don't need to be. We can figure something out if you're not. Gus adores you, and he hasn't seen Iris in forever. You don't have anything to worry about. [...] He was just-- I was worried, and I told Max, and she got him to come to the hotel she's staying at. He didn't expect me to be there, and I think he felt-- cornered, even though that wasn't what we intended. I only wanted to talk, to make sure he was okay and didn't go off doing something impulsive. [Cursor blink.] I can't fix it, Wren. I can't change what happened. I don't know what to do. I don't know how to help.

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Re: Luke H/Wren M

laminette
2012-11-29 06:15 am UTC (link)

I'd rather contact you for good things. Like the fact that the realtor can see us Saturday at noon. Do we want to bring Gus? [...] I know he's naive. He was talking about Christmas like someone who had wonderful ones. He's not a bad person. I'll be okay. He just hit too close to home, that's all. Sometimes I can almost start to forget what I am, especially lately. [...] Oh. If he's doing this for Nick, then [Quickly] you have to remember that you promised we'd say I did it. If it comes to it, it was me. I can't lose you and Gus. Okay? Promise. Just type it. Just promise.

[...] Not really, but it'll be okay by Saturday. I promise.

To Gus, I'm not really any different than Iris or Jack, Luke. I'm just someone you know, who lives at the apartment sometimes, and who takes care of him sometimes.

[A long pause.] Is Jack crazy?

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onerule
2012-11-29 06:26 am UTC (link)

I know, but you'd want me to contact you even if I was upset, wouldn't you? That goes both ways. [Cursor blink.] You said he didn't do too well last time you took him to see places, right? Do you think he might be better this time, or we should wait to pick someplace, or narrow it down to just a couple, and show him then? [...] I know exactly what and who you are, Wren, and I wish you could see what I see. Maybe one day you will. I haven't given up hope. [Long, long pause.] What about me and Gus losing you?

[...] Okay, but I still don't like that he upset you.

I don't think that's true, but either way, it's going to change once we get our own place. Something permanent will be good for all of us. [Cursor blink.] Do you think we should tell him? That we're his parents?

[The cursor blinks for a long, long time. He starts to type, stops, and starts again, but he's torn between defending him and being honest.] I think he's having a hard time dealing with what happened.

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Re: Luke H/Wren M

laminette
2012-11-29 06:41 am UTC (link)

Yes. You're turning it around on me. That isn't fair, Luke Henry. [Cursor blink as he thinks.] He didn't like the realtor, but this is a new one. She's young and blonde. I don't think she'll remind him of anyone. But I think maybe we should go first, and take him once we've picked. Let him pick his bedroom and stuff then, when it's quiet and safe? [...] You're sweet. Have I ever told you? [A sigh as she waits through the pause for the words to show up.] Gus has to come first, Luke.

[...] He didn't mean to.

[Carefully.] You've always said you thought he was too small.

[She knows what all that vacillating means.] How bad is it, Luke? Be honest. I've known Jack longer than I've known you, remember?

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onerule
2012-11-29 07:17 am UTC (link)

I think it's very fair, Wren Maheu. [...] Okay. Then we'll go first, and once we've picked a place, we can bring him. He'll like that, I think. My apartment was kind of already established before he came along. This time we can start fresh. Just no painting our bedroom pink, okay? [...] I think you might have, once or twice. [Cursor blink. Frown, not that she can see it.] I don't understand why one of us has to take the blame. There's no evidence. We can deny it. I know Gus has to come first, but [...] it's not easy for me, Wren, to agree to let you take the fall. I can't. You have to understand that I can't.

[...] Still. I don't like anyone who upsets you, even if it's me. Especially if it's me.

[Pause.] I know I have, but I don't know how long we're supposed to wait, and he might be angry we didn't tell him when he's older. I want to do it right, that's all.

[Cursor blink.] Sometimes I forget. [...] I don't know, and that's me being honest.

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Re: Luke H/Wren M

laminette
2012-11-29 07:37 am UTC (link)

You're being a sneak, and I kind of love you for it. [...] What if both Gus and I agree on the pink bedroom? [A delay, as she tries to figure out how to make him see.] If it looks like denying it won't work, then it has to be me. I don't have custody, and I'd rather die than see Gus end up in the system, Luke. I couldn't live with losing you and having that happen to him. There wouldn't be anything left to live for anyway.

[...] It wasn't you. I messed things up when I left. It's just hard to hear it from someone else. You always soften it for me.

[Her own delay, as she decides how honest to be.] I think it'll be easier if he's small. Easier for him, not for us, maybe. He won't understand all of it, but it might make him feel safer. Even if we just tell him about you. Even if we leave me out of it.

[...] What are we going to do about him?

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Re: Luke H/Wren M

onerule
2012-11-29 07:45 am UTC (link)

Only kind of? [...] Then it'd be two on one, which would be really, really unfair. I bet I can get Gus to agree that a pink bedroom is a terrible idea. [Extended cursor blink.] If denying it doesn't work, then I'll do everything possible to make sure Gus is taken care of. I can promise that. But, I'll also do everything possible to keep you out of jail. I can't just turn my back on you, Wren.

[...] Sometimes it's me. I just don't want you dwelling on it, that's all. I don't want you leaving to be something we still talk about years and years later. It happened, neither of us can change it, so [...] let's focus on now instead.

[Thoughtful pause.] How are we going to say it? And no, Wren. If we're telling him about me, we're telling him about you too. It's both of us or nothing.

[...] I don't know that either.

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Re: Luke H/Wren M

laminette
2012-11-29 07:58 am UTC (link)

I can't encourage you being a sneak. Not entirely. [...] Gus would want a room painted like giraffes, and you'd be the one who needed to pull that off somehow. [She starts typing something convincing, and she deletes before she even gets the first word out.] We're doing this my way, Luke Henry. Period.

[...] Does it bother you? Us still talking about old things?

[And that's the question, isn't it?] I don't know. I don't think we make a big deal about it. Maybe something as simple as, "tell your dad you want macaroni and cheese for lunch," and see what he does? I can read about it. There are books. Or we can talk to someone about it first. What do you think?

[Sigh.] We aren't doing really well at answers today.

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onerule
2012-11-29 08:10 am UTC (link)

But I'm a sneak with good intentions. Doesn't that count for something? [...] I could pull it off. What, you think I can't? [Stubborn cursor blink. No actual response.]

[...] Sometimes. A little. I think it bothers me more when you blame yourself for it.

That might work. Instead of trying for a complicated explanation, just do it casually? I'm not sure who we can talk to about it, really, but I'm sure there must be books. Or things on the internet. [...] I think simple is good, and if he has questions, we go from there.

I know, but sometimes there aren't any. Or you just have to look really hard to find them.

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laminette
2012-11-29 08:26 am UTC (link)

I can't answer that. It would give you the upper-hand. [...] I didn't know you were artistically inclined. Or are these going to be stick giraffes? [She waits a few seconds before typing.] Not answering doesn't change it, Luke.

[...] Don't you think it's still there, though? Aren't you still angry?

Okay. When we put up the tree, maybe? He'll be distracted, and he might not even notice in a real way. Maybe. Hopefully. [...] You're not agreeing to this just because I want it, are you?

[...] I miss you.

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Re: Luke H/Wren M

onerule
2012-11-29 08:39 am UTC (link)

You can't even give me a little something? Throw me a bone? [...] Maybe I have some undiscovered talent, and drawing giraffes on Gus' bedroom walls will reveal my genius to the world. Or else I'll just do stick giraffes. We'll see. [More stubborn cursor blinking, until he relents. Sort of.] I can't answer the way you want me to.

[...] No. Not like I was. I'm angry at other things now.

Okay. When we put up the tree, and we'll see how it goes. [...] No, I'm not. I want it too. We go out places, and he doesn't call me Dad. He doesn't call you Mom. And-- he should. He should know.

[Cursor blink.] I miss you too.

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Re: Luke H/Wren M

laminette
2012-11-29 05:17 pm UTC (link)

You'd run away with it, and then I'd never get you back under control. [...] I reserve the right to sit and watch you, while giggling behind my hand and giving artistic direction from a distance. [Just as stubborn.] You have to.

[...] What other things?

Okay. I think it'll be okay. I really do. He trusts you more than he does anyone. If we just start with that, then it should be okay.

Do you?

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Re: Luke H/Wren M

onerule
2012-11-29 05:51 pm UTC (link)

I would not, and if anyone can get me under control, it's you. [...] Okay, but just wait and see. You'll be amazed by my giraffes. [Hmph.] What if we tried getting you custody too, that way if something happened to me you'd get Gus?

[...] Mostly the door people these days. And myself.

Okay. I'm sure you're right.

Yes. Pretty soon I'm going to end up pulling an Edward Cullen and start sneaking into your hotel room to watch you sleep.

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Re: Luke H/Wren M

laminette
2012-11-29 06:01 pm UTC (link)

I've never been able to get you under control before, Luke. Don't encourage me, or I'll try harder. [Surprised. Blink. Blink.] We can't afford the kind of lawyer we would need to make that happen. Even if I work twice as many shifts, we wouldn't be able to afford it.

[...] Yourself?

And you can't climb up fifteen stories. You're not a vampire. I would only have to climb two stories to watch you sleep.

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onerule
2012-11-29 06:19 pm UTC (link)

Oh, okay, so I probably shouldn't tell you that you don't have to try as hard as you think you do. Right. [Pause.] I know, but maybe we can work something out. Sometimes lawyers take on cases pro bono, right? I'm not saying anyone would help us for free, but maybe a discounted rate or something.

[...] Yeah, but that's nothing new. I've always been hard on myself, and lately I haven't exactly been boyfriend of the year.

I can so climb fifteen stories. That guy isn't even a proper vampire. Are you saying you're going to start sneaking into my room to watch me sleep?

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laminette
2012-11-29 06:35 pm UTC (link)

Do you have any suggestions, Luke Henry?

[She thinks about this a few seconds. Blink. Blink.] I don't like taking charity, Luke, and a bad lawyer might just make things worse, make your custody messed up, or make it so I can't see him at all again.

[...] You haven't done anything wrong. It's been hard recently, but not because you've done anything wrong.

I would never, ever do that. Ever. Really.

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onerule
2012-11-29 06:48 pm UTC (link)

I might, but wouldn't that make it too easy for you?

[...] I know, but you should have all the rights that I do. We could pay them back in full someday, and we'd do our research first, to make sure we find a decent lawyer and understand all possible outcomes. [Cursor blink.] It's just an idea. We don't have to do anything.

[...] It's okay, Wren. You don't have to make excuses for me. I know I've messed up a lot. But things are going to be different from now on, I promise.

Now why don't I believe you?

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laminette
2012-11-29 07:14 pm UTC (link)

Maybe I can't figure it out on my own.

[...] What if it backfires? What if we end up in front of a judge and he sees the same thing Spencer saw when he looks at me? What if, instead of giving me custody, he says I can't see Gus anymore? Because if that happens, we can't ever be together. Gus has to come first.

No. You weren't sure about things. That isn't the same as messing up. And I'm not a saint. I'm really hard to deal with, and I know that.

I'm very, very believable.

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Re: Luke H/Wren M

onerule
2012-11-29 07:29 pm UTC (link)

Okay. It's simple things, really. Touch me and I'd be under control in a heartbeat. For a smile I'd do anything you wanted, whatever you asked, no matter what it was.

[Long, long pause.] Maybe you're right. There are too many uncertainties. I-- I wasn't thinking.

[Sigh.] I think we're going to have to agree to disagree on this one.

Oh yeah? I guess I'll just have to wait and see if you end up in my room watching me sleep one night. If I don't end up in yours first. I could even wear a mask and kevlar, like old times. That was sexy, right?

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laminette
2012-11-29 07:36 pm UTC (link)

That's all? I'll have to try it in order to get the house I want, instead of the one you want.

[Tentative.] No. I want it. I'm just scared, Luke. Really, really scared that it'll go wrong, and everything that matters will disappear.

[...] You're not going to argue with me? You always argue with me. Who's been giving you advice lately?

That was definitely sexy, but I think I have more faith in my ability to sneak into your room, than in yours to sneak into mine. Sorry, baby.

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