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Tweak says, "Boom! Done! Goin' home!"

Michael Guerin | Roswell: New Mexico (ufocowboy) wrote in madisonvalley,
@ 2020-11-01 12:38:00

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!log, !open, ~2020 november, ~~isobel evans-bracken (mindwalker), ~~michael guerin (ufocowboy)

WHO: Michael Guerin and OPEN
WHAT: At work on a Sunday
WHEN: This morning
WHERE: Dicky's Doghouse
WARNINGS: TBD
STATUS: Open/Ongoing

Michael didn't usually work on Sundays, but somehow things at work had gotten backed up during the week. Several people were coming after their cars on Monday, and they weren't fixed yet, so Michael had volunteered to finish them up on Sunday when the rest of the service station was closed. He didn't really mind. Repairing things and doing his work had always put his mind in a better place and he found it both satisfying and relaxing.

He'd been working a few hours when he heard someone banging on the front door. He wasn't sure what they wanted, or why they hadn't read the hours sign that said they were definitely closed on Sundays, but he pushed himself out from under the car and went to the door, covered in grease.

He opened it and raised his eyebrow at the person standing there.

"We're closed," he said simply.

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mindwalker
2020-11-02 03:30 am UTC (link)

"Even to alien sisters bringing you tasty caffeinated beverages?" Isobel inquired, giving him a playful smile. Not surprising, the Michael that greeted her was saturated in grease. He was working on a day he didn't need to be here...obviously, he had something on his mind. Isobel knew he worked on things, mechanics, to put his mind at ease. Maybe that was why he was here today, clearly looking every bit the "Grease Monkey" Isobel knew him well to be.

"We haven't chatted in a while. I wanted to catch up with my alien bestie." Isobel reached out and playfully ruffled his hair with her free hand before side stepping him into the garage. "I figured you might be here when I didn't catch you at any of your other familiar haunts."

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	ufocowboy 2020-11-02 05:13 pm UTC (link)
	"Well, if you have caffeine..." He stepped out of her way to let her in to the mostly dark garage, snatching it out of her hand and taking a long sip of it. "Yeah, I had to come in to finish some stuff up." He hadn't had to, of course. He'd volunteered because it was nice to get his mind off of stuff sometimes. "So what's up?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

mindwalker
2020-11-03 03:25 am UTC (link)

"I know the way to your heart, what can I say?" Isobel replied smartly, not even making an attempt to take the coffee back as Michael snatched it from her hand and took a long sip. Well, she knew one of the paths. She was pretty sure Deluca knew all the rest and Isobel was fine with not knowing anymore about that topic of conversation. Yuck.

"Come on, Michael. We both know you only do extra work when your trying to get your mind off something. So, what is it? Anything your mind bending friend could help you with?" Isobel took a sip from her own coffee, looking at him curiously over the edge. "Except Deluca. Not touching that."

"Not much. Just slept with a chick named Bo and oh, went on a date with Kyle Valenti." Isobel took another sip from her coffee cup. "You know, average day."

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ufocowboy
2020-11-07 02:31 am UTC (link)

He didn't even look surprised about her sleeping with Bo, but when she mentioned Kyle Valenti, he squished up his face. "Gross. That's TMI." He didn't hate Kyle as much as he had, but that didn't mean they were best friends or anything.

He started saying something, but then stopped. Because his issues were about DeLuca. They had nothing to do with sex, though. It was more that he was worried about her using her powers - the reason they'd broken up back home.

"It's nothing."

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mindwalker
2020-11-09 03:29 am UTC (link)

Isobel rolled her eyes. "It was a date Michael. That was all. Very PG." Which Isobel was okay with. She was fine with taking it slow...especially after everything that had happened with Noah. It was better to not jump into anything too quickly and she was positive Kyle felt the same about it. Not to say there might not have been at least a good night kiss involved.

Typical Michael. Dodging and avoiding the topic. Isobel swallowed her latest sip of coffee. "It's DeLuca, isn't it?"

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	ufocowboy 2020-11-10 07:10 am UTC (link)
	"You do PG? That's boring." He turned back to the car, tinkering with something under the hood. He didn't really want to talk about this with his sister, but he knew she'd get it out of him eventaully. He sighed and straightened up, leaning against the car now. "Yeah. I'm worried about her." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

mindwalker
2020-11-11 02:29 am UTC (link)

"Hey, my husband was a mind controlling freak that almost killed all of us so I think I'm entitled to date PG style for a little bit." Isobel took a sip of her coffee, watching as Michael turned back to the car, tinkering with who knew what under the hood. Isobel knew he was trying to wait her out on her question regarding Maria, but it wasn't going to work.

Sure he enough he turned around and leaned against the car, sighing. Oh yeah, he was totally going to tell her. Not surprising, it was about Maria. Isobel understood. She had taken her trip home and seen Maria using her abilities; she knew how dangerous it was for the young woman, but DeLuca was stubborn.

"I know you are. I saw what happened back home. She's stubborn as hell though Michael. You know she's not going to throw in the towel on using her powers...at least not willingly anyway."

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ufocowboy
2020-11-17 11:25 pm UTC (link)

He clutched the wrench in his hand and turned back to face her, his shoulders sagging.

"I know she's not. And that's why I'm worried. You know how her mom turned out. You know what happened to her. I don't want to see that happen to Maria. It would break me."

He knew that she was coming from a good place and just wanted to help, but god, how could he let her just destroy herself? What kind of boyfriend would he be if he did that?

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mindwalker
2020-11-19 02:10 am UTC (link)

Isobel knew it would break Michael. He'd lost practically everyone he had ever cared about. Losing Maria would destroy him because he'd opened up to her despite knowing all too well the risks that came with it. DeLuca could deal her brother a devastating blow if she didn't stop playing with fire.

"Michael, hey, that isn't going to happen, alright?" Isobel walked over and placed a hand on his arm. "Honestly, DeLuca has no reason to use her abilities here. No one is in danger. No one needs her powers." Of course when did that stop Maria from jumping head first into anything, dangerous or not?

"Have you tried talking to her about it? Telling her how you feel?" Isobel was on the verge of suggesting something far more potent of a solution. Isobel could influence her to not use her abilities. Of course, it wasn't that simple. She'd have to plant the idea first, get Maria to believe herself that she didn't want to use her powers before Isobel could put the final nail in that coffin. Okay...so bad choice of words.

"I could always influence her. I know. I know. You don't want me to, but I could do it...if you want me to."

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ufocowboy
2020-11-22 12:13 am UTC (link)

"Yeah, of course I've told her how I feel." Lots of times. At least more than once. She didn't seem to care how much her choices upset him, which saddened him, but what could he do? She was an adult and her choices were her own.

"No!" He said firmly. "I don't want you doing anything to her. That just...wouldn't be right."

Not right at all. It would be absolutely the worst thing that she could do, and he was pretty sure that Maria would lose every bit of trust in him that she had.

"I mean, I know you're offering out of kindness, but that would just be a really, really bad idea."

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mindwalker
2020-11-22 04:47 pm UTC (link)

And Maria was...Maria. She was stubborn, ironically just like Isobel and like Michael. If she wanted something, she went with it no matter what people told her. She believed she was right; that she could handle it.

"I know. I know. It never turns out right. Well, at least with Rosa it did, but that was probably an exception." Isobel knew it was. Her powers had only ever really done damage before.

"I'll just be here...if you need me, okay?"

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ufocowboy
2020-11-22 08:50 pm UTC (link)

"Yeah," he nodded, a bit sadly. He glanced back towards the car he was working on, knowing he needed to get back to it if he wanted to get finished today. The thing was a bit of a mess and needed a lot of TLC.

"I know you are."

There just wasn't much she could do. This was between Michael and Maria and he had no idea how to help her, which was driving him absolutely crazy.

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	mindwalker 2020-11-23 02:18 am UTC (link)
	Isobel leaned in and kissed him gently on the cheek. "No matter what." She knew it wasn't between the three of them and Maria, but between Maria and Michael. They could only support him. "I'll let you get back to it," Isobel said softly. "Maybe we can all spend Thanksgiving together though." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ufocowboy 2020-11-23 05:41 am UTC (link)
	"Thanks," he said, meaning it. It was nice to know that no matter what happened, he had his family behind him. It gave him a warm feeling. "Yeah. That would be nice. The shop is closed that day, so I'll come over. Want me to bring some beer or something?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	mindwalker 2020-11-24 01:47 am UTC (link)
	"That would be perfect with me," Isobel returned with a smile. "Maybe we'll get some turkey catered in since everyone knows I'm not much for cooking." She gave his arm another squeeze before turning to go. [ooc: wrap there or on yours?] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ufocowboy 2020-11-24 02:46 am UTC (link)
	[Right there works for me!] (Reply to this) (Parent)