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Tweak says, "i own everything!"

Nick Kelly (sadlybyherside) wrote in utr_logs,
@ 2008-10-14 19:12:00

Entry tags:

calliope sedant, nick kelly

WHO: Nick & Calliope
WHAT: Reunion
WHERE: Calliope and Johanna's place.
WHEN: Today-ish, dated after Nick's entry
WARNINGS: Um, yes. Sadomasochistic themes, I could go on ...

Even though he was kind of curious to meet this Johanna, he really kinda hoped she'd been sent away for the evening. Before anything he wanted time with his wife. His gorgeous, badass, motherfucking sexy wife. They had to talk, they had to catch up if she'd really been here for a couple of months. Months. In his world, they'd fucked, and she'd fallen asleep sucking at his cuts and bruises. Waking up alone had not been fun.

He rang the bell with a single dark rose in his hand, not quite sure what to expect.

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the_redlady
2008-10-14 07:58 pm UTC (link)

She'd just sent away a client, a dottering old man who still protested their meetings being done after dark. As such, her crisply pressed suit was as dark as her eyes as she answered the door.

Calliope didn't move right away, not wanting to make a mistake. There were people who wore the same face, what if it was some sort of impostor? But no, his smell was unmistakably her Nick's, and she favored him with a tiny smile before ushering him inside.

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	sadlybyherside 2008-10-14 09:05 pm UTC (link)
	Nick smiled. "Hi, baby." He hung out at the doorstep, not quite sure what to do. She looked forbidding, like she didn't want to see him or something. He offered the rose, holding out a limp hand, feeling like it was their first date again. Then again, on their first date they'd killed a couple of babies. Whatever. (Reply to this)

	the_redlady 2008-10-14 09:15 pm UTC (link)
	She sighed and gestured for him to come inside, shutting the door behind him. The rose was accepted gladly, and she tucked it into her perfect updo, smiling to herself. Her palm swung fast and true, striking his cheek with more fingernails than palm. "Don't you dare disrespect me like that again." (Reply to this)

	sadlybyherside 2008-10-14 09:18 pm UTC (link)
	Nick blinked, the sheer surprise sending him a few steps to the left, though he smirked at the fingernails. There was a tiny trickle of blood on his cheek now, and he looked up at her. "What do you mean?" (Reply to this)

the_redlady
2008-10-14 09:27 pm UTC (link)

"You clearly don't trust me enough to be understanding about my ward. I would never have made a child with another man. You know the risks involved, and I wouldn't want the biological burden of something not made with you. If you don't trust me, get out before I make you." She grit her teeth and turned her head, stalking off toward her living room. "And furthermore? My reputation is mine to create. You take part in it."

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sadlybyherside
2008-10-14 09:48 pm UTC (link)

Nick blinked hard, following her in. "Look," he snapped, uncharacteristically harsh, "how the fuck was I supposed to know? You said you were here months and you don't need me like I need you!"

He blinked again, surprised that just came out, and sighed, lowering his head. "I just ... I need you. You're so gorgeous and strong. I want to be sure everything's good ... I didn't mean to make you mad. Please."

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	the_redlady 2008-10-14 10:43 pm UTC (link)
	"I'm your wife, and you didn't trust me not to have a child with another man?" Her voice was quiet, quieter than one would expect for her anger. "I don't need you. I want you. Which is scarier for me. Be content in that and trust me, Nick." (Reply to this)

	sadlybyherside 2008-10-14 11:00 pm UTC (link)
	To hear that damn near made him tear up. He blinked again, a lot of times. " ... You still want me?" Shit, that had been the most important thing. If she'd been here months, surely she could find someone amazing and worthy of her? He sniffed, daring to take a step closer. "You know I'd do anything for you, baby. You deserve ... shit, the moon? The stars? I can't give it." (Reply to this)

	the_redlady 2008-10-14 11:11 pm UTC (link)
	"I wouldn't have married you if I didn't think I deserve you. Marriage was - still is - a huge step for me, Nick." She was sick of talking, and she moved back toward him, wrapping her arms around his waist and resting her head on his shoulder. (Reply to this)

	sadlybyherside 2008-10-14 11:14 pm UTC (link)
	Nick nodded, moving his head to one side so she could lick the blood off his cheek if she wanted. One hand rested in her hair, the other clinging to her fiercely. "I love you. Love you so fuckin' much," he muttered, eyes closed, holding her tight. (Reply to this)

	the_redlady 2008-10-14 11:25 pm UTC (link)
	She did lick at the blood - tiny, kittenish laps that were more loving than any words she could muster. "Shhh," she soothed, running her fingers over his back. "You're here. Do you want the tour? It's not so big, but I can show you where Johanna's room is so you won't disturb her. And where our room is. We'll get you some things tomorrow." (Reply to this)

	sadlybyherside 2008-10-15 01:03 pm UTC (link)
	Nick nodded, taking a breath and calming down, but not letting go of her with one arm. "Yeah, I wouldn't want to disturb her. Is she just your normal girl? I don't know anything about her yet, just her name. I could sell the shit in the apartment I woke up in; kind of reminded me of home, but it wasn't the same." (Reply to this)

	the_redlady 2008-10-16 12:36 pm UTC (link)
	At being asked about Johanna's past, Calliope smirked. "Have you heard the story of Sweeney Todd?" She wrapped her arms around Nick's waist, nuzzling into the crook of his neck in one of her random moments of normal-looking affection. (Reply to this)

	sadlybyherside 2008-10-16 06:02 pm UTC (link)
	"Sweeney ... yeah, think it rings a bell. A Brit barber, right? Cut his clients' throats?" He looked up at her. "What's that got to do with anything?" (Reply to this)

	the_redlady 2008-10-16 11:11 pm UTC (link)
	"Sweeney Todd was a man once named Jonathan Barker. Johanna is his. Sweeney can't take care of her - he's not the same man." Calliope smiled and shook her head. "Johanna was like me - locked away, hidden. I want to give her what I didn't have." (Reply to this)

sadlybyherside
2008-10-16 11:50 pm UTC (link)

Nick blinked, but just nodded. If anybody could make nice with a serial killer, it was another serial killer. And when she said the girl was locked up ... man, now he was curious. "'S a good thing you did then, baby," he replied, hand resting idly on her waist, at the top of her ass. Calliope was not the fuckin' maternal type, but it was different if it was kind of a kindred spirit. That was less a kid and more an equal, no matter what age.

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