I could go back to yelling at you, if you'd like? [ He probably couldn't, honestly, but it was worth being antagonistic about. If anything he seems to be taking longer to reply like he hasn't quite decided what he wants to say. Which is true. Avoidance was easier, maybe he could just sink down on the couch and pretend he hadn't-- he didn't-- ]
On in about ten. [ Coward. God he felt like such a weasel. No doubt that heavy sigh could almost be felt. ] I've realized that so many of the thing sI found endearing and appealing about Layla [ Oh no, he's doing it now-- but shit. Shit. ] Are things she's in common with you. I don't expect that to be something you want to know, but at the very least if we're going to share... a space. You might as well know. There. Better? [ Nailed it. ]
Nah, that's okay. [Unless he wants to anyway. Then he can yell away -- Marc wouldn't stop him.]
What she had in common with me? Pretty sure she had more... in common with you, buddy. [Which probably says a lot about Marc, doesn't it? That he fell in love with a woman that shared so many of his alter's hobbies and loves and--
[ Maybe, later, if he thinks on it enough-- right now he's busy trying not to spill the whole of his nerves all over the floor. ]
She's brilliant, adventurous, tough and unintentionally funny. She's also stubborn, emotional, and a little bit vicious. [ Thinking about himself a bit, the connection seems messy, but he's coming at it from the wrong direction. ] Poetry and a love of Egypt, maybe. Though I think it was a bit unfair, considering she'd only see your face.
[More emotional than Marc generally allows himself to be, but-- that's neither here nor there.] She's got this... love of life, like you. Hope at the end of the day. I'm not saying I didn't, that I don't love her for everything else she is, but... I can't say she didn't remind me of you a little either. I can't say that's not something that drew me in, Steven.
[And he doesn't know if things will work out with Layla. If it isn't better to just let her go before she gets dragged into anything more messed up because of Marc.
But that doesn't matter when it comes to Steven and Marc themselves, because they'll always have each other. Because that love can be and is separate from that -- and it's deep and messy and complicated, but Marc wouldn't trade it for the world. He'd been willing to stay in the Duat with Steven, and like hell he wouldn't still go back there with him right now if that's how it ended up.]
I'm just saying, Steven... You don't always realize just how much I... adore you or whatever.
[That feels cheesy and ridiculous to say. He kind of hates himself for it, but it also isn't far from the truth.]
if you think thats going to stop me from worrying you haven't paid a bit of attention Id just be worrying about you too Tastes like Blood We were bleeding
Think it would do us more harm than good to have you pummeling the cute couple at Star Books. Or the Barista, even if I think he might deserve it. Just a bit.
JustNeedSomeHelp →
They're not mutually exclusive Marc. [ Good luck changing his mind, he might be a little squirrely at times but he's as stubborn as it gets. ]
Yeah, that'd be worse. I'll tell you I don't miss that stupid pigeon.
I'm not... I don't follow?
no subject
[Telling him he'd ruined his life or that he was a parasite or whatever else.
But whatever, he doesn't want to bring the mood down. Although he also doesn't want to make Steven embarrassed again either. So--]
Yeah, don't worry about it, buddy. So, what time's Jeopardy anyway?
no subject
On in about ten. [ Coward. God he felt like such a weasel. No doubt that heavy sigh could almost be felt. ] I've realized that so many of the thing sI found endearing and appealing about Layla [ Oh no, he's doing it now-- but shit. Shit. ] Are things she's in common with you. I don't expect that to be something you want to know, but at the very least if we're going to share... a space. You might as well know. There. Better? [ Nailed it. ]
no subject
What she had in common with me? Pretty sure she had more... in common with you, buddy. [Which probably says a lot about Marc, doesn't it? That he fell in love with a woman that shared so many of his alter's hobbies and loves and--
Well, he just hopes it hasn't been too obvious.]
no subject
She's brilliant, adventurous, tough and unintentionally funny. She's also stubborn, emotional, and a little bit vicious. [ Thinking about himself a bit, the connection seems messy, but he's coming at it from the wrong direction. ] Poetry and a love of Egypt, maybe. Though I think it was a bit unfair, considering she'd only see your face.
no subject
[More emotional than Marc generally allows himself to be, but-- that's neither here nor there.] She's got this... love of life, like you. Hope at the end of the day. I'm not saying I didn't, that I don't love her for everything else she is, but... I can't say she didn't remind me of you a little either. I can't say that's not something that drew me in, Steven.
[And he doesn't know if things will work out with Layla. If it isn't better to just let her go before she gets dragged into anything more messed up because of Marc.
But that doesn't matter when it comes to Steven and Marc themselves, because they'll always have each other. Because that love can be and is separate from that -- and it's deep and messy and complicated, but Marc wouldn't trade it for the world. He'd been willing to stay in the Duat with Steven, and like hell he wouldn't still go back there with him right now if that's how it ended up.]
I'm just saying, Steven... You don't always realize just how much I... adore you or whatever.
[That feels cheesy and ridiculous to say. He kind of hates himself for it, but it also isn't far from the truth.]
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
...
...
...
spktr →
One of us has to keep our liver intact
Who am I even going to call? They'll hear me.
idont
I don't recognize anything here
itsnnnotlondonmarc
no subject
no subject
Id just be worrying about you too
Tastes like
Blood
We were bleeding
no subject
Just find civilization as soon as you can. I'm with you buddy. it'll be fine.
[while Marc freaks the fuck out internally because he's starting to understand what might be going on.]
Anything in our pockets?
no subject
I don't know which way to go
it all looks the same?
[ There's a delay, maybe a little too long, he's looking, hoping but-- ]
A tiny key? Real basic looking thing.
I'm going to try the door
no subject
I dont like you being the one doing this.
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
spktr → [ TFLN ]
I've eaten a box of chocolates in order to not think about my feelings Marc. Haven't you something better to do?
no subject
Fine, guess I'll fuck off and let you wallow. does that make you feel better?
no subject
Sorry. I know you're trying to help in that awful way you do it. I just... don't know if I want help.
no subject
[a few minutes pass but Marc can't help himself:]
Do I need to punch someone on your behalf?
no subject
no subject
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
asdoihsdoiasd i can't believe you've done this to me
I can be given no leeway
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
counterstep → [ TFLN ]
Don't think I could've phrased it better myself. Honestly it's difficult to watch. Could you imagine?
Hello, my name is Steven and I'm on the tele because my neighbor licked my lawnmower so I stole their dog.
Nutters. Really.
spktr → kidnapped again
Teaching me bad habits already
s m h
♥
You also do that little thing with your tongue when you're concentrating
no subject
What thing? I don't do any tongue thing.
no subject
you definitely do a tongue thing
it's cute
no subject
One has to know their audience.
I think I'd remember doing it.
no subject
I'd take a picture next time if I could but
kinda difficult when I can't control the body's hands without you knowing
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...