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Tweak says, ""Down the rabbit hole, Alice!""

Matthew Morgan (minorvariation) wrote in simmerdim,
@ 2010-06-22 23:22:00

Current mood:	excited
Entry tags:	andrew, david, kamal, matthew

attn: Kamal
True to his word, Matthew shows up at the coffee shop the next day to meet Kamal there. This time it only takes one Xanax, and no beer at all, and he even makes sure the cigarette smell is cleaned off him before he arrives. Admittedly he didn't sleep last night, and had a bit of a panic attack at David, but by noon he's presentable and his heart rate is only a quarter again what it should be instead of twice.

He looks around hopefully, a bit of a half-smile on his lips.

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minorvariation
2010-07-09 02:42 am UTC (link)

Matthew had been hoping to stay out of all this somehow, but he's familiar with Andy's ways, and he knows that telltale tension of Andy's shoulders. He lets out his breath shakily, then moves into action jerkily, making a little gurgling sound and rolling his eyes back into his head, groping blindly at his brother's arm. "Oh, fuck, Andy-- oh, Jesus, I'm losin' meself, I can't--"

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	ina_chinashop 2010-07-09 02:52 am UTC (link)
	Which gets precisely the desired effect, inasmuch as Andy recoils with horror. "Aw, fuck--" He shoves Matthew at Kamal. "You're the one rutting him, you deal with it. I'm going back to the hotel." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	quietsmile 2010-07-10 04:31 am UTC (link)
	Kamal, managing to duck the worst of Andy's punch, suddenly has Matthew in his arms, apparently having a fit. He doesn't argue with Andy, though, figuring the other man leaving can do nothing but help. Also, the other people in the coffee shop are inching away, so at least they'll have some room. "Oy. Can you hear me? What do you need?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	minorvariation 2010-07-10 04:41 am UTC (link)
	Matthew laughs, quiet but a touch hysterical. "I'm fine, 'm fine, just did it to get rid of him. He's scared of me. Just a minute, have to catch me breath." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	quietsmile 2010-07-10 05:48 am UTC (link)
	"Jesus, Jesus. You're okay, then?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	minorvariation 2010-07-11 02:42 am UTC (link)
	He straightens, leaning on Kamal's shoulder. "Baby Jesus, I'm so sorry. I'm sorry about him." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	quietsmile 2010-07-11 03:05 am UTC (link)
	"No, he didn't hit me, it's alright. As long as you're not actually... you're fine?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	minorvariation 2010-07-11 03:22 am UTC (link)
	"Yeah, yeah, I'm fine. I'm sorry. I was trying to scare him off, it's the only way I know how--" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	quietsmile 2010-07-11 08:51 pm UTC (link)
	"Jesus." Kamal runs a hand through his hair. "What a mess that was." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	minorvariation 2010-07-12 02:14 am UTC (link)
	Matthew cringes. "I'm sorry. Look, I'll go--" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	quietsmile 2010-07-13 02:08 am UTC (link)
	"No, hey. I mean, if you want to, but don't on my account. As long as you're fine." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	minorvariation 2010-07-13 02:13 am UTC (link)
	"I'm fine, I just-- I'm sorry you had to meet him like that, I'm sorry for the things he was saying. I know what he's like. Jesus. Look, I'll get out o' this, I'll let you be, I did nae mean for this." He looks a bit like he's going to cry. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	quietsmile 2010-07-13 02:20 am UTC (link)
	"Matthew." He puts his hand on the other man's arm. "Listen. It wasn't your fault. I'm not going to blame you for him." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	minorvariation 2010-07-13 02:29 am UTC (link)
	"Yeah, but he's my brother. He'll always be there, talking shit, maybe to you--" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	quietsmile 2010-07-13 02:37 am UTC (link)
	"You want me to stay around, then, long enough for that to happen?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	minorvariation 2010-07-13 02:43 am UTC (link)
	"Oh, God, yeah, of course I do." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	quietsmile 2010-07-13 02:45 am UTC (link)
	Kamal smiles then, warm. "Alright. Well. We'll cope with your brother as he comes, then." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	moonandthetide 2010-07-13 02:52 am UTC (link)
	At which point, aptly, David turns up behind Matthew's chair, doing his best impression of 'not being in a tearing panicked hurry'. "Afternoon." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	minorvariation 2010-07-13 03:06 am UTC (link)
	Matthew turns around, tries to say something, and fails spectacularly: the only thing that comes out is little aborted sobs. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	quietsmile 2010-07-13 03:07 am UTC (link)
	Kamal wavers a bit - David doesn't seem to be outright hostile, but he's not sure what to make of Matthew's reaction either. "...hello." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	moonandthetide 2010-07-13 03:17 am UTC (link)
	"How're we getting on?" He settles a hand on Matthew's shoulder, a gentle, steadying grip as different from Andrew's as it could well be, and smiles briefly at Kamal. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	minorvariation 2010-07-13 03:21 am UTC (link)
	"He doesn't hate me," strangled. "After Andy and everything-- oh, fuck, I'm a fuckin' nightmare--" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	quietsmile 2010-07-13 03:27 am UTC (link)
	"Well, of course I don't bloody hate you." Kamal is confused now. "I'd hardly keep getting coffee, would I?" He looks at David, unsure now. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	moonandthetide 2010-07-13 03:32 am UTC (link)
	"I told you he wouldn't," David says calmly. "Daft idiot. You feeling all right, now?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	minorvariation 2010-07-13 03:34 am UTC (link)
	Matthew nods tearfully. "I'm fine. I'm all right." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)