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[whatwas]

[The PCD is set on a bedside table, so nothing is really the center of focus. The part of the window in view is carefully boarded up, and the bed is large and clean. And occupied.

Horst wakes the moment the sun is gone, just a twitch of the fingers at first and then a groggy mumble. He rolls onto his side, instinctively moving towards warmth. Yuca is next to him, though very much awake; the PCD can't see much of him at first, though.

Horst's arm snakes around Yuca's waist and pulls him closer.]

Hey. Fancy meeting you here.

...House is quiet. What'd you do with the kids?

[He sees the blinking light, makes a face, and turns the PCD off]

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[ahandsomedevil.livejournal.com]

Wait! They're thirteen. [Yes, he knows how old the triplets are. Really. ...he and Yuca are immortal, ok, that's his excuse.]

Head over now, they're still doing homework so I'm free.

[feel-nevermore.livejournal.com]

[She just rolls her eyes. Seriously Horst, she thought you were teasing when you said "Ten. Or so.". Even she knows how old your kids are without having to think twice about it.]

[She nods.] Okay. Will you wait for me in the kitchen and make some tea?

[ahandsomedevil.livejournal.com]

Yes, mistress. [Grin, wink. Really how do you get him to do things so easily?]

[ahandsomedevil.livejournal.com]

Yes, mistress. [Grin, wink. Really how do you get him to do things so easily?]

[madcuriosity.livejournal.com]

You promise?

[ahandsomedevil.livejournal.com]

Cross my heart. I haven't even kissed him today.

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[ff_red_turk]

[Raised eyebrow. He'll wait as long as needed.]

[madcuriosity.livejournal.com]

Well of course not, if you just woke you haven't properly washed and brushed your teeth.

[ahandsomedevil.livejournal.com]

See? So nothing inappropriate at all!

[madcuriosity.livejournal.com]

So long as it stays that way.

[feel-nevermore.livejournal.com]

[A smirk.] You know Yuca wouldn't like to hear you call me that... Not that Arthur would like it much either.

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[feel-nevermore.livejournal.com]

Come on. You know what I mean. What else do you want me to say?

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[ff_red_turk]

How about the truth ?

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[feel-nevermore.livejournal.com]

[She sighs and sets a private filter.]

It is the truth. Being his usual self means being an ass. I thought you knew.

...He's not doing anything. Just trying to make me feel guilty for being such a bad daughter to him. And he's making Mother sad by doing so.

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[ff_red_turk]

... You know where to find me if you need me.

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[feel-nevermore.livejournal.com]

Of course.

...Thank you.

[ahandsomedevil.livejournal.com]

[He laughs] Yuca would like it even less if I called him that, so.

[feel-nevermore.livejournal.com]

Which is still not a reason for me to let you call me that.

[She wraps her cloak around her shoulders before getting out of Trisha's house.]

[ahandsomedevil.livejournal.com]

True enough. But if you come over in leather and chains, I'll feel justified.

[feel-nevermore.livejournal.com]

[She chuckles, raising a mocking eyebrow.] Well, you still haven't offered me any of those... Or should I just go look in your wardrobe, hmm?

[ahandsomedevil.livejournal.com]

[He grins] You'd be very disappointed!

[She might be surprised, at least. Whatever kinks he and Yuca get up to don't involve dressing up.]

Here I am, all alone in the kitchen....

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[feel-nevermore.livejournal.com]

[A few seconds later she enters the kitchen switching off her PCD.]

You've never been patient, have you Horst?

[She gives him a quick peck on the cheek before she sits herself at the table.]

So... where's my tea?

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[ahandsomedevil.livejournal.com]

I can be. But patience, like restraint, is a virtue best suited to monks. And priests.

[He hands her a tea cup and slides sugar and cream and lemon to her.

He sits across from her, and for once, the house is almost silent.]

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[feel-nevermore.livejournal.com]

[As usual she doesn't touch the sugar or the cream. She just picks up a slice of lemon.]

Yuca has left to work with his father again?

[This is an event, but Raven is still Raven. They'll be no beating around the bush this week either.]

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[ahandsomedevil.livejournal.com]

[The difference for Horst in the event is that he's been with Yuca long enough he doesn't even bother with sarcastic, deflecting comments. Not about this. Not with Raven, who's seen it often enough to know how deeply bothered Horst is.

All he manages is:]

He might be home by morning.