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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 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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Re: Luke H/Wren M

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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Re: Luke H/Wren M

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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Re: Luke H/Wren M

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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Re: Luke H/Wren M

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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Re: Luke H/Wren M

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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Re: Luke H/Wren M

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

That is so unfair, Wren Maheu. I'll have you know my taste in houses is pretty good. I'd pick a really cool one.

[...] Are you sure? I'm not saying we rush into this, not at all. But we could talk to someone, see what our chances are, and go from there. I know you're scared, but I'd never risk you losing Gus.

I could argue with you, but we'd just go in circles. We've always been harder on ourselves than we are on each other. [...] I talked to Evie before Thanksgiving, and she had some pretty good advice. She should have her own talk show.

You can't see, but your lack of faith is devastating. You realize now I have to prove you wrong, don't you?

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Re: Luke H/Wren M

laminette
2012-11-29 07:54 pm UTC (link)

You'd pick one without any pink walls, and you wouldn't pay any attention to how big the kitchen or bathrooms were. You wouldn't think about sunlight, windowseats or room for a nursery. You'd want an entertainment room and a big yard that you'd complain about having to mow.

I'd lose you and Gus. But okay. I guess it doesn't hurt to ask.

Evie. She felt like giving a lot of advice this Thanksgiving. I think I might have made things complicated for her and Will.

You're not as young as you used to be, Luke. It's okay if you can't manage it.

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onerule
2012-11-29 08:38 pm UTC (link)

Hey, an entertainment center would come in handy. All Gus' friends would be jealous once he got older. And with a kid and a dog, a big yard would just make sense. [...] Maybe we could compromise. We each make a list of things we think the house should have, put them together, and drive the realtor crazy.

[...] You won't. We'll just ask, nothing more. A lot of people ask lawyers questions before going ahead with anything. It's not official.

You don't mind, do you? She just wants us to be happy and work things out. [...] How do you think you did that?

[Cursor blink.] Are you implying that I'm too old to climb buildings?

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Re: Luke H/Wren M

laminette
2012-11-29 09:12 pm UTC (link)

Gus isn't allowed to get older. He has to stay tiny forever, so your argument for the entertainment center isn't going to fly. [...] How many things do we each get to put on our list, and is touching allowed during the convincing part of the house walkthroughs?

Okay. Okay. Let me get a few work shifts under my belt. It'll give us a few thousand cash to play with, and we can see a good custody attorney.

[...] No. I don't mind. Evie's had hard times lately with Will, and if giving us advice makes her happy, then I'm not going to stop her. [...] I might have told her I saw a memory of Will and an engagement ring for her, which I thought would make her feel good about things. Now she's just wondering why he changed his mind and didn't ask her.

It's okay. There's no shame in getting older, Luke. You can take the elevators like normal, older men do.

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onerule
2012-11-29 09:27 pm UTC (link)

Oh really? Now I'm intrigued. How do you plan on keeping him tiny forever? [...] Let's go with five, and yeah, touching is allowed. On both sides.

Okay. As long as you're sure.

[...] I think it makes her feel better, at the very least. Focusing on other people's problems is usually a good distraction. [...] Oh. Well, maybe there was a good reason he didn't end up asking her. Or maybe he just chickened out. I bet a lot of guys do. Maybe, as awkward as it might be, she should just ask him about it.

Hey, I am not old. Just wait and see. One of these nights I'm going to climb all fifteen stories and sneak into your room, and I won't even be out of breath.

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laminette
2012-11-29 09:37 pm UTC (link)

I haven't figured that out yet. You might need to distract me if I don't manage it and he gets older. [...] You always lose at this. You know that, right?

[She's sure. Nervous no comment.]

I think so too, but she won't talk to Will. I already told her to. I'm pretty sure he got it in his head that he isn't good enough for her or something, but if he was going to ask, then he should ask, and let her decide, right? She thinks he'll read into it if she asks him about it, and that he'll think what they have right now isn't enough.

You'll be so tired you'll need a nap, and maybe an Advil.

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onerule
2012-11-29 09:47 pm UTC (link)

I can do that. I'm good at providing distractions. [...] I know, but there's a first time for everything, right? Besides, losing to you isn't so bad.

I can relate to that. [...] Yeah, but the fear of rejection is pretty strong. Maybe he doesn't want to mess things up, or complicate them. She's obviously worried about the same thing. Who knows, maybe they'll end up meeting in the middle on their own. Does she want him to ask her?

I have very good stamina, thank you. Obviously you need a reminder.

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Re: Luke H/Wren M

laminette
2012-11-29 09:52 pm UTC (link)

Are you? I can't remember. [...] And losing to me might mean a very pink bedroom, and lots of windows you'll need to hang curtains on, and a huge kitchen and no entertainment room.

Yes, I think she does. No, scratch that. I'm sure she does. I wouldn't mind being a bridesmaid. It would be nice to see someone get a happy ending.

Do you? I can't remember about that either. Are you sure you wouldn't do something more exciting than climb fifteen stories? Like go to a party, drink and dance?

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onerule
2012-11-29 09:59 pm UTC (link)

How could you forget? I guess I'll need to remind you about that too. [...] Damn. I'd miss the entertainment room. What about the big yard?

Yeah, a wedding would be nice. I always thought I looked pretty good in a suit. [Cursor blink, and quickly typed, before he loses his nerve.] Do you ever think about us? Getting married, I mean.

Yeah, I do. What's more exciting than climbing fifteen stories to sneak into my girlfriend's hotel room? I don't dance, and parties aren't really my thing. Not unless you're there.

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laminette
2012-11-30 12:40 am UTC (link)

I'm forgetful. I can't help it. I might need a lot of reminding about things. [...] Does the big yard get a promise that you'll mow it on weekends?

You might look handsome in a suit. I wouldn't know. I haven't seen you in one now that you're all grown up. [Pause.] You've never mentioned that before. When we were kids, you didn't seem like you wanted to think about it at all.

Are you sure? I'm sure I can pretend to be the social butterfly for one night. Climbing fifteen stories would just end up with you in my bed, and how fun could that possibly be?

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