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

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batman, catwoman

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

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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Re: Luke H/Wren M

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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Re: Luke H/Wren M

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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Re: Luke H/Wren M

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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Re: Luke H/Wren M

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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Re: Luke H/Wren M

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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Re: Luke H/Wren M

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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Re: Luke H/Wren M

onerule
2012-11-30 02:11 am UTC (link)

You might, huh? Luckily I don't mind reminding you about whatever you've forgotten. [...] Sure. I think I can manage weekends.

[Cursor blink as he thinks about this.] You're right. I guess I haven't had much reason to wear a suit in a while. We should change that. I could take you out to dinner someplace nice, where I'd wear a suit and you'd wear a dress. [Pause.] When we were kids, marriage seemed like something only adults thought about. It felt like we were too young. But [...] things change.

I'd choose your bed over a party any day, and I think we can manage to have some fun. Maybe. If we put our minds to it.

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Re: Luke H/Wren M

laminette
2012-11-30 02:28 am UTC (link)

You shouldn't say that before you're sure what it is that I've forgotten. I might make you remind me of lots of things, all for days on end.

You need to talk to Evie more often. You're being really, really agreeable. You know I don't need you to take me places, right? I don't need any of that as long as I have you. [Cursor blink.] I try not to hope for things.

I'm not sure. Remember, you're going to be tired, needing a nap and your bad knees are going to need a few prescription-strength Advils.

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Re: Luke H/Wren M

onerule
2012-11-30 02:39 am UTC (link)

Doesn't matter. Can't have you forgetting, can we? I'll remind you of whatever I have to, no matter how much or how long it takes.

I think I'm trying to get to the point where I can be agreeable without talking to Evie. [...] I know, but I want to take you places. I've wanted to for a while, but things keep coming up, and I don't want anything to get in the way of us anymore. [Pause.] But do you ever think about it? Someday, is it something you'd want?

There's nothing wrong with my knees, and I won't be tired. I'll be fine. Good stamina, remember?

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Re: Luke H/Wren M

laminette
2012-11-30 04:42 am UTC (link)

Gus will go visit you in jail when you're an old man, and he'll ask you why you're there, and you'll explain that you couldn't help yourself, because mommy kept asking you to remind her of everything, and you just couldn't stand it anymore and snapped.

Right now you still need Evie training wheels? [...] Okay. Wherever you want to go, but remember it doesn't take much to impress me, not when it comes to you. [A very, very long pause.] No. I don't think about things I can't have. And you can't ask that. That's cheating,

Viagra is for stamina, Luke. Do you need that too?

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Re: Luke H/Wren M

onerule
2012-11-30 05:08 am UTC (link)

You're a terrible storyteller, and I mean that in the most loving way possible. You can ask me to remind you of everything ever and I'd never snap.

Maybe a little. She's the most rational out of everyone we know. [...] Okay. I'll try to keep that in mind, but don't hold it against me if I go a little overboard. [Confused cursor blinking.] Why can't you have that? And I'm not cheating. How am I cheating?

[...] Viagra? Really? I'm insulted.

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	Re: Luke H/Wren M laminette 2012-11-30 05:46 am UTC (link)
	You just keep challenging me over and over today. Now you're challenging me to be an even worse storyteller, and to try to make you need Viagra. [After ignoring it for a full few minutes.] I'm just going to make you upset if I answer. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

Re: Luke H/Wren M

onerule
2012-11-30 05:52 am UTC (link)

I'm not doing it intentionally, I swear. Even if your stories are terrible, I'd still want to hear them, and I don't think anything you can do would make me need Viagra. I'm still a young man, thank you very much.

[Extended cursor blink, and quick typing.]

It's okay, Wren. If you don't want-- if that's not something you want, I mean, it's okay. You can just say it.

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	Call: Luke/Wren laminette 2012-11-30 05:54 am UTC (link)
	[Immediate. Ring. Ring.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Call: Luke/Wren onerule 2012-11-30 06:05 am UTC (link)
	[Unexpected, so it takes a couple of rings for him to pick up. Breathing indicates he's there, but he doesn't actually say anything.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Call: Luke/Wren laminette 2012-11-30 06:12 am UTC (link)
	[Nervously.] Hi- Hi. I know you're there. I can hear you. Um. [Deep breath.] I didn't mean that I don't want- I want- [Sigh.] You deserve better for something like that. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Call: Luke/Wren onerule 2012-11-30 06:17 am UTC (link)
	[Pause.] So you'd say no not because you don't want to marry me, but because you think you're not good enough? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)