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Remus Lupin is a badass. (crescered) wrote in flippedrpg,
@ 2012-09-23 18:23:00

Entry tags:

ch: div: remus lupin, ch: squib: sirius black, p: lisa ii, p: silyara

Who: Remus Lupin^div & Sirius Black^baby
What: Talking. Remus is bringing tea.
Where: Sirius' room
When: Sunday afternoon/evening
Warnings: "Fan required" - Sil

It took Remus longer than he anticipated because he stopped to make tea. Since it would have been rude to show up at someone's door with your own tea and none to offer, he then had to make two cups. He then carried them to Sirius' room and tapped on the door with the toe of his boots. Sure, he could have used several spells to make the whole process easier, but he really didn't care. Especially not now with his mind distracted as it was. His earlier conversation with Theodora had his thoughts going in plenty of directions.

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doggingdoes
2012-09-24 02:06 am UTC (link)

"You're welcome," Sirius replied easily enough. He wanted to help Remus, for many reasons. And it helped Eris too, something else he liked. It wasn't an easy time for any of the girls, he knew. So anything he could do to help them. He was keen on that. "I haven't seen you two interact, so I can't comment there. But guns really? How is that ... so utterly not surprising," his head shook back and forth. That sounded a bit like Hes, seeing Hes in Eris, only he knew Remus had guns and all. Remus had taught him that once, and he'd brought one with him to rescue Sirius in the forest.

Rather than shrugging it off, Sirius nodded, "I grew up pretty fast. I had some of the best people around me to help, and Molly was a godsend. She already knew how to be a mum, and she helped me be a good dad." Even with everything here, it wasn't so hard as that. "Craziest couple years," Sirius agreed, but he was still smiling.

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crescered
2012-09-24 02:15 am UTC (link)

Remus laughed more to himself. "I was surprised by her. Though I can see she might have that wild spirit that Hestia seems to have. I've spoken with her a few times but Eris and I haven't interacted much. I told her I could try setting up a range, if she wanted to do it here." That was something he was good at, something he could share and teach her if she wanted to know more. It was a bonding thing. Plus, shooting was always a good distraction and catharthis.

"That's good, that you had a support system. Molly is really lovely, too." It all sounded crazy to him, even though he had easily accepted everything. "You'd have to really love someone to make it through triplets, I think." Remus grinned, the teasing in his voice very light. He took it seriously, though, because he knew it was completely true and all very much a good thing. The more he thought about it, the more he wanted to be around his own family there. Yes, the compound was starting to really grow on him.

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doggingdoes
2012-09-24 02:26 am UTC (link)

It was hard not to smirk, knowing Eris as he did. Really, in some ways, Remus - his Inked Moony - really was in a good place to get to know her. He was a bit harder and edgier, no offense to the others, in ways that gave him some more overlap with Eris. For all the guns had been exciting, Sirius took no particular fancy to them himself. They were weapons meant only as weapons. They could be used for peace, but they always destroyed. But Eris and Remus, yes, he was fine with how they connected on that. "You might want to talk with the scientists," Sirius suggested, "So it can be done safely when we're on compound. There aren't many easy options for that, and we don't need to upset Upsilon with friendly fire." The place wasn't that big, though it could always get bigger.

"I had all of you, and I needed all of you," Sirius nodded, "And I was far too busy to just mope on my own. I had too many people who needed me to fall apart. Oh, from the first moment I held them, all three of them, they had me for life." They did. They still did, no matter their age and how much they had grown since he had seen them back home. "Family does that," Sirius smiled, "You can't give them up." And he had a family here, with some of the same people and with some new. Sirius didn't want to go home, where he'd have to give these people up. Or he'd have to wait for years.

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crescered
2012-09-24 02:34 am UTC (link)

"Yeah, I've been looking into spells that can create something of a force field and I figured I would ask Tau before doing anything. I wouldn't want anyone getting hurt, or in trouble." Muggles were the ones who invented guns and they took their laws on them seriously. There were permits and training classes to ensure safety, especially in law enforcement. So if the scientists could help make it safer and easier, that would be even better.

"That makes sense," Remus nodded with a tiny smile. "I really do want to have a family. I thought it would be impossible. Whenever Lily talked about it, I was realized I was too afraid. Going through as many fear landscapes as I have, I learned to face that fear and overcome it. It still wasn't something I was okay with, though. And there wasn't anyone to start a family with." That was more important. Someone could always persuade him, but first they had to exist.

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doggingdoes
2012-09-24 02:51 am UTC (link)

Anything that kept the bullets and people separated, Sirius thought. There were enough issues at this place without accidental violence. Plus, many of the violence rules here surrounded purposeful violence, which a shooting range wasn't about. It was possible a stray bullet could slip through. "Maybe you can make a class for it or something," Sirius suggested, "It could give them all more data as they like." He wasn't terribly worried about it one way or another. Remus would do it properly.

"You can have a family," Sirius replied, "I'm not sure anyone's going to get knocked up here. They haven't exactly been handing out condoms the last four months, much less before that. And not everyone knows or bothers with protection charms. I'd say it's a miracle, but well, there are scientists around." He'd rambled off topic though. "Anyway, you have alterno-kids here, you've got us, you've got a family," Sirius focused, "It's not the same as making your own, having kids. And I hope you get that back home, with whatever bird or bloke is lucky enough to get you. But here, you're welcome to my family."

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crescered
2012-09-24 02:58 am UTC (link)

"Hmm, that's a good idea." The scientists were more likely to agree with something that helped them, right? It would also require the safety measurements to be in place and everything would be allowed. They could probably all set up things like that. Here, learn this skill or trait from my world every other possible Tuesday night. That could very well be an interesting thing to propose around the compound.

Anti-pregnancy things in the water? He wouldn't be surprised. "Oh, I'm not too interested in starting my own right now," Remus waved it off with a hand. "I love the family I have here so far, even those that aren't my family in any way," he shrugged and laughed. They were all connected in one way or another. But the scientists continued getting under their skin and preventing any ultimate happiness. There was a crisis almost every day.

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doggingdoes
2012-09-24 03:04 am UTC (link)

The family bit, well, Sirius also didn't know if it was always possible. Perhaps only people from the same world could knock each other up at all. Some inter-world pregnancy issue. Maybe cross-world babies broke the universe somehow. That decreased the chances of it a lot. And well, maybe people were being safer, overall, than Sirius gave them credit for. It was a possibility.

"You're part of my family," Sirius replied, "The you back home was there. And you, you, are here. That means you get Molly and the whole gang. And with how much that happens here, well, you can enjoy a family almost as large as I already knew." The last part was half-joke, half-pretty literally true. And he liked thinking of Remus as part of his family. Moony's name was scrawled on his chest, as long as Sirius was here. They were connected.

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crescered
2012-09-24 03:12 am UTC (link)

"Thank you," Remus couldn't help but do it again. It was nice to hear that, and to think of it that way. To be accepted into an entire family, as long as they too accepted him. "You're family back home as well, and you are here too." Yes, he realized they were connected, most of it seeming to have happened without his notice. All of a sudden, there he was in his life.

And their names were on each other's bodies. That reminded him. "Oh, I never did show you your present." Suddenly Remus was grinning with excitement. It had taken awhile to get it all done because of the scientists and whatnot. He hooked a finger around the collar of his shirt, the neck a little loose, and pulled until the tattoo was visible on his chest.

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doggingdoes
2012-09-24 03:22 am UTC (link)

"You're welcome," Sirius replied, meaning it, with a huge smile on his face. Remus sounded happy and a bit more like he believed in himself. Parenting wasn't easy, and Sirius was here for him any time Remus needed him. But it was good to hear him sounding like that. His arm came up, casually wrapping around the back of where they were sitting. It was a good happy way to be.

Then his whole body perked up at the word present. Sirius had no presents come to mind at first recall of his memories. So his eyes glanced toward Remus's pockets, as if expecting some telltale bulge of a present within. But as soon as the shirt started coming loose, Sirius guessed at what it was. Finally. His hand came up, tracing the intials. His grin had become a bit of a smirk, "I look good on your skin," he commented.

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crescered
2012-09-24 03:31 am UTC (link)

"I didn't mean for it to take so long," Remus half-apologized for the delay, his grin immediately coming back as he watched Sirius smirk. His attention was passed between his face and his finger as it traced the letters that weren't too sore, but definitely weren't healed.

"I think it fits nicely." It looked good and belonged there for several reasons. Remus was still as objective as he could be when it came to their situation. But he had to admit that was becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. And it just kept happening.

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doggingdoes
2012-09-24 03:52 am UTC (link)

With that smirk firmly and comfortably in place, Sirius rolled his eyes as if Remus were making excuses. But it didn't matter. His name was there now, and his name would always be there. It brought back memories of climbing that marble hallway naked, using his tunic as an instrument to get up there first. He still had the tunic in his closet. The letters would look even better once they fully healed. "Excuses," Sirius joked, "Making me wait so long for it." His finger lingered a few moments extra, "You wanted me to be done first." His hand lifted off to point to the area on his chest where Moony's name curled up.

"Fits perfectly," Sirius continued staring a bit longer, without even thinking about it. Talking like that just slipped comfortably into place, as easily as on the journals. This, of course, was naturally more private. But that wasn't affecting it. They'd snuggled publicly while watching tv after the flip. Remus was just comfortable to be around.

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crescered
2012-09-24 04:11 am UTC (link)

"That's not true," Remus pouted slightly at the implications. "I wouldn't have minded going first, it just so happened that you were too impatient to wait for yours." Circumstances and all. But he kind of liked the way Sirius put it. "I am honored to finally bear yours in return." His grin was wide enough to show teeth.

"Oh, stop," he chuckled, acknowledging the flirting tone that was present once more, "someone might see and think you're into me or something." Even as he joked, the dreamy expression he wore was almost too natural to seem mocking. Because it was natural. Remus still wasn't thinking about it.

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doggingdoes
2012-09-24 04:25 am UTC (link)

Oh, the pout was not a fair play, Sirius thought. Remus made too many irresistible faces to be allowed to use them. It made the playing field uneven. "I don't wait for things," Sirius replied, "I was going to get it so I got it. Fairly simple, Moonykins." His head gave a little bow, as if bestowing that honor upon Remus. He had to master that minister of magic authority thing. It was far too much fun. "For the rest of your days," Sirius added. Remus was his, and he was Remus's.

"And?" Sirius asked, "Do you want them not to think that?" He was still teasing, still flirting, but he was curious. If Remus really didn't want people to think that, it hurt a little that idea, but Sirius was good at respecting serious wishes. There was something in Remus's voice that made something sound genuine there, but which way Sirius wasn't sure. And he wanted to know.

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crescered
2012-09-24 04:33 am UTC (link)

"Well I'm glad that works for you," Remus was sharp and quick with his words, though they were never meant to be mean. Not unless he was actually mad, which was one of the furthest emotions away from the ones he currently felt. "Yep." His lips mashed together as he reached up to run his own fingers over the fresh letters.

"I don't care what they think," his eyes rolled just slightly. If he truly cared about something like that, he would be a much different person by now. Besides, he didn't think he'd care if anyone thought that about them specifically. Things could be cleared up if necessary.

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doggingdoes
2012-09-24 04:38 am UTC (link)

"It does," Sirius retorted immediately. In his favor or not, it meant he got what he wanted or he didn't. Time wasn't wasted, not when it wasn't doing any good. That's why he was able to look at Oscar without feeling like a knife was sinking into his heart. There was some ache, yes, but that was natural. It was better for Sirius, healthier for him. Remus wasn't like that so much, and Sirius didn't hold it against him. And his smile still stuck around. There was something about watching Remus play with the tattoo...

That was where that badass side of Remus showed again, the one that had taken some getting used to. The way he said it, not just that he meant it. "Besides," Sirius pointed out, "The only people who could walk in unannounced are Molly and Astrid. I doubt they'd mind." His girls, as in his daughters and his wife, were the most supportive of him in this sphere. Sirius appreciated it because he still remembered the feeling of dread in his stomach at coming out to his children and wondering how they'd respond. He hadn't done it, of course, but his kids had aged up to the point he had in their worlds.

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crescered
2012-09-24 04:50 am UTC (link)

"It's a good thing." Sirius had a straightforwardness that got him many places, it seemed like this was almost always true among them. Not only was it just an admirable quality, but people responded well to it as a characteristic that made them even more charismatic.

"Ah, so we're safe," Remus' voice lowered to a harsh whisper that was as ominous as it was soft. He wasn't trying to imply that gave them freedom, or really anything, but it often came out that way despite his efforts. Distracting himself from that, he let out a soft hum and let his head fall back against the couch.

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doggingdoes
2012-09-24 04:58 am UTC (link)

Sirius smiled happily. Yes, it was a very good thing. It was also why he didn't think about things too early. Waiting to make a decision killed him, whether there was good reason or not, so he made the waiting not torturous. Whether it was raising girls, kissing boys, or anything else, Sirius gave the serious things some time before thinking on them. "Glad you like it," Sirius replied, emphasizing like it with a different tone, silly sounding as it was.

His voice caught in his throat, like they had to keep quiet, even though what was said went against that. It didn't matter. It made sense when it happened. "Completely... safe," Sirius replied, feeling Remus's head and neck trapping his arm to the couch in a way he was fine with. "Got something in mind?"

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crescered
2012-09-24 05:07 am UTC (link)

Well he hadn't exactly said that, not that it wasn't true, so he merely raised a brow at Sirius. There was some amusement in him jumping to conclusions like that, even though he was right. Of course, that conclusion wasn't exactly far-fetched.

At first Remus had zero ideas. Since he didn't want to admit that, he took a few seconds to really think. When it came, his head perked up and he grinned at Sirius. "Truth or dare." A silly game but it was one that felt like it was perfect for this situation. Daring, but not necessarily bad.

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doggingdoes
2012-09-24 05:13 am UTC (link)

His eyebrows went up in response, like saying, "What? Am I wrong?" Sirius knew the answer to that, so he didn't put forth the rhetorical questions. Waste of time. Instead, he was snug and secure in the truth of his statement. Remus liked that, liked that about him. Instead he started humming, nothing in particular, though it was bound to end up being a song he didn't know the lyrics for well enough.

It did, sure enough. And the inability to remember lines was driving Sirius crazy. I something something with you something something something. Or maybe it wasn't with but to. He didn't know for sure. So when Remus spoke, he stopped humming. Truth or dare? His smile broke out even larger. "Hell yes, Moony," Sirius even pulled his arm back so his hands could rub themselves together enthusiastically. "So, truth or date, mate?"

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crescered
2012-09-24 05:19 am UTC (link)

The humming didn't bother him at all. It was a nice background noise until he broke the silence. Then they seemed equally as eager to play this game. He thought about that question, wondering which one he was going to pick, which one he felt more in the mood for.

Since he was already good at telling Sirius anything, he decided to go with the other option. Plus, he was curious as to what Sirius would come up with, though that could always go in the form of a question. Anyway, he was from Dauntless. So why not. "Dare."

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doggingdoes
2012-09-24 05:29 am UTC (link)

Excited as he was, Sirius turned sideways on the couch, his legs coming up to sit cross-legged. The move made him perilously perched on the edge of the couch, but his balance prevented him from falling on the floor. His hands ran along his thighs as he thought about it, about what he'd ask for depending on what Remus said. His tongue slipped out, running along his upper lip, as he sat there watching him.

"What to dare a Dauntless," Sirius muttered out loud, humming again to himself, the jeopardy theme song this time. His eyes glanced around the room. "Make that lamp sexy," Sirius pointed to a tall floor lamp in the corner, his eyes lighting up.

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crescered
2012-09-24 05:37 am UTC (link)

Remus' gaze switched to Sirius' hands as he kept his position on the couch. His lips were turned mischievously, daring him to dare his best. There wasn't much he wouldn't do, after all. He laughed at the dare and turned to get a good look at the lamp.

"The problem, you see, is that sexy is up to the eye of the beholder." He squinted, brows furrowed as he considered it. Then, with a flick of his wand, the lamp transformed until it resembled the statue of David. Sexy and classic, as well as modest. Remus chuckled and turned for approval.

"Okay, truth or dare, Sirius Black?"

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doggingdoes
2012-09-24 05:48 am UTC (link)

His fingers tapped against his legs as he waited. There had been an interpretation he had in mind, but it was more fun to see what Remus thought of it and what he did than forcing Remus into a corner. Corners were more comfortable than edges, but they were both more comfortable on the couch. And David was a classic, without even a fig leaf in front of his modest sized junk. Marble wasn't the medium for exaggeration, not when that wasn't the point of it. But his head gave a small turn of appreciation.

"I've seen sexier, but I'll agree with that," Sirius replied, looking over still at where Remus sat, shirt still open more than usual for the tattoo. "And it's me, love. Got to do dare."

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crescered
2012-09-24 05:56 am UTC (link)

"What were you expecting?" There had to be something Sirius was imagining when he said it and Remus wanted to know what that was.

"Alright," the corner of his mouth twitched and Remus' arms bent until his elbows were on the back of the couch. "I dare you to get what you want most right now." He didn't like the dares that only had one route either. It was more interesting if the other person had some creative wiggle room, and their dares were more telling than the average one.

Remus wasn't being innocent at all, either. He wanted to push Sirius, to see what he would do. It could make everything a lot easier and simpler, and yes he was still flirting with not-so-naive looks.

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doggingdoes
2012-09-24 06:11 am UTC (link)

Making a bit of a pout, Sirius looked at Remus and made him wait a good few seconds before answering. "I was expecting you to make it sexy, you know, you and the lamp." Sirius laughed, it had been a ridiculous idea he hadn't really expected it to happen. It had just been what was running through his mind at the time.

His fingers then his palms hit against his legs as he thought about the dare. What he wanted most? Right then? And it was meant to be selfish, or so it sounded. Besides, he couldn't just make Astro or Astrid suddenly feel better because he was dared to. Nor were they there at the moment. Wanted for him, wanted for him, ... Sirius wanted to be over Gamma, completely. That wasn't so much something to do action-wise. And while he'd always care for Oscar, that was different than being over him.

There was a way to test that though. His stomach flipped a little, but Remus was looking at him like that, like he was just waiting for Sirius to do something. So Sirius leaned forward, kissed Remus on the cheek, and sat back. His head tilted, and Sirius was amazed at the lack of guilt he felt. Maybe he really was over Oscar. Sirius grinned.

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