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[ That was not the reaction he expected, but he held her close all the same.]
I live in Jersey dude, I cant promise that. It was a freak once in a life time kinda thing. I don't plan on dying anytime soon, that I can promise.
I live in Jersey dude, I cant promise that. It was a freak once in a life time kinda thing. I don't plan on dying anytime soon, that I can promise.
[ The grumble at least made him grin a little. It was nice to have someone care, at least someone not directly involved in their stupidity.]
Uhh, well, I'm cool like this for a while, but we could always, like I said. Play the switch, watch something, or get something to eat. What would you like to do, Harley?
Uhh, well, I'm cool like this for a while, but we could always, like I said. Play the switch, watch something, or get something to eat. What would you like to do, Harley?
[ Gary looked up at her a moment. It took her going on before he got it. ]
Dude, Harley, come on, nothing's wrong with you. You're great. [ He moved both hands to rest on her legs.]
Do you mean my job? Cause, dude, I've gotten in some pretty deep shit a couple of times now just so I could come see you. Talk to me. Tell me how I can help?
Dude, Harley, come on, nothing's wrong with you. You're great. [ He moved both hands to rest on her legs.]
Do you mean my job? Cause, dude, I've gotten in some pretty deep shit a couple of times now just so I could come see you. Talk to me. Tell me how I can help?
Fair, I mean, yeah. That's totally fair.
[ He knew this was one of those moments he couldn't half ass whatever he said. If he messed up, it could be bad. So he took a second, squeezing his hands on her legs in an attempt at a comforting motion. ]
Are you willing to try? I am. I mean, if anyone gets it, it would be them. I've spent like half my life watching them be a power couple, they totally can't expect me to stay single forever, Harley. Worse come to worse, if it doesn't work, well, we can always be friends, I would hope.
[ He knew this was one of those moments he couldn't half ass whatever he said. If he messed up, it could be bad. So he took a second, squeezing his hands on her legs in an attempt at a comforting motion. ]
Are you willing to try? I am. I mean, if anyone gets it, it would be them. I've spent like half my life watching them be a power couple, they totally can't expect me to stay single forever, Harley. Worse come to worse, if it doesn't work, well, we can always be friends, I would hope.
[ She suspected the Monarch might very well expect Gary to stay single forever. He never struck her as having a surplus of empathy. Best not say that out loud. ]
I want to, but...
[ Harley tried not to completely lose her shit and linked their hands together again. ]
Usually if I want something that means it's bad to have.
I want to, but...
[ Harley tried not to completely lose her shit and linked their hands together again. ]
Usually if I want something that means it's bad to have.
[ It was possible, but if he got Sheila on his side. He'd have a fighting chance at getting his boss to ease up. ]
But?
[ He mirrored, still looking up at her.]
How long have you known me, Harley? Like, I SO get worrying, you've told me about some of your exes, but it's me. Also, you totally don't need to even worry about this tonight, or tomorrow even. I'm always here, dude, that's not changing.
[ Sure, part of him wanted an answer, but he knows when not to push. One doesn't make it in the Monarch Crew as long as he has without learning that one. ]
But?
[ He mirrored, still looking up at her.]
How long have you known me, Harley? Like, I SO get worrying, you've told me about some of your exes, but it's me. Also, you totally don't need to even worry about this tonight, or tomorrow even. I'm always here, dude, that's not changing.
[ Sure, part of him wanted an answer, but he knows when not to push. One doesn't make it in the Monarch Crew as long as he has without learning that one. ]
[ That weak watery expression just made him want to hug her close again, instead he lifted a hand up to cup her cheek.]
Duh, of course, I do. One, because you're amazing and completely out of league, and two, because I think it could be great. Pretty sure there's no guild laws or bylaws against it, and even if there are, you can almost bet Sheila will have our backs. I'm like 85% sure on that.
[ As long as he still worked for them and remained loyal, he couldn't see an issue with it. Not one he couldn't argue back anyway. ]
Duh, of course, I do. One, because you're amazing and completely out of league, and two, because I think it could be great. Pretty sure there's no guild laws or bylaws against it, and even if there are, you can almost bet Sheila will have our backs. I'm like 85% sure on that.
[ As long as he still worked for them and remained loyal, he couldn't see an issue with it. Not one he couldn't argue back anyway. ]
[ Gary's face lit up some when Harley responded. The hand on her leg squeezing a little, and his other stayed on her cheek still, just relishing in it all.]
Me too, Harley, I'm totally in on this. You so look like you need a hug? Want a hug? Then I can double-check that rule book. I brought it like I promised last time.
[ The rambling mess he can be sometimes, he had to add. ]
Not that I wouldn't break guild law for you, I've broken it for less.
Me too, Harley, I'm totally in on this. You so look like you need a hug? Want a hug? Then I can double-check that rule book. I brought it like I promised last time.
[ The rambling mess he can be sometimes, he had to add. ]
Not that I wouldn't break guild law for you, I've broken it for less.
[ He carefully pushed himself up, moving the hand off her cheek to go to her back, so he didn't knock her off the bed while he sat up. Both arms came around her to hold her close against him. His face resting against hers, he was still using that beard oil, and even found one that went well with his cologne. ]
I'm so glad you're back, dude. Like all of this aside, I missed you a lot.
[ Gary knew it might be sappy, but fuck it. Who would know besides Harley? ]
I'm so glad you're back, dude. Like all of this aside, I missed you a lot.
[ Gary knew it might be sappy, but fuck it. Who would know besides Harley? ]
[ Gary was pleased as could be, just holding her close. Just taking in having her there and the fact that he really didn't expect this day to go like this so far. Epic day. ]
It's totally cool, I get it, we live crazy lives. As long as you're alright, and you always eventually come back, I'm cool as can be.
[ Eventually, he'd have to tell her about his phone getting hacked, but at least the pictures he took of her never ended up on the internet. That could wait.
For now, Gary decided to lift the mood again by tickling her again. He loved the sound of her laughter.]
It's totally cool, I get it, we live crazy lives. As long as you're alright, and you always eventually come back, I'm cool as can be.
[ Eventually, he'd have to tell her about his phone getting hacked, but at least the pictures he took of her never ended up on the internet. That could wait.
For now, Gary decided to lift the mood again by tickling her again. He loved the sound of her laughter.]
[she pauses
thinks about who he knows, is closest to who would feel comfortable telling him about something this scary.]
Billy's medical prowess is all about the brains, actually. He's a neuroscientist. Surgeon, whatever. But he can palpate your balls if he needs to, sort of a well-rounded education.
[she knows he's been forced into that more or less.]
I think she should talk to him. That's giving anyone too much power-- what if someone sneezes too hard and pushes the button on accident?
thinks about who he knows, is closest to who would feel comfortable telling him about something this scary.]
Billy's medical prowess is all about the brains, actually. He's a neuroscientist. Surgeon, whatever. But he can palpate your balls if he needs to, sort of a well-rounded education.
[she knows he's been forced into that more or less.]
I think she should talk to him. That's giving anyone too much power-- what if someone sneezes too hard and pushes the button on accident?
[ A tickle attack was such a vicious attack. Truly a dastardly villain she accepted here.
Her reaction was so worth it. He burst out laughing when she went over his shoulder, falling back on the bed he twisted to try and catch her.]
Her reaction was so worth it. He burst out laughing when she went over his shoulder, falling back on the bed he twisted to try and catch her.]
He is? Why am I always the last to know these things. Someone should have mentioned that while I was living on Venture's lawn.
[ He hung his head some but looked up making a face as she went on. He forgot about that. Poor Hank and Dean.
Gary slumps back in the chair distressed when she mentioned someone sneezing. ]
Great, that's an image I needed. Yeah I'll talk to her when I call tonight. Fuck, well are you feeling up for a smoke?
[ Yeah, he was that worried to risk it while Malcolm was definitely awake somewhere in the house.]
[ He hung his head some but looked up making a face as she went on. He forgot about that. Poor Hank and Dean.
Gary slumps back in the chair distressed when she mentioned someone sneezing. ]
Great, that's an image I needed. Yeah I'll talk to her when I call tonight. Fuck, well are you feeling up for a smoke?
[ Yeah, he was that worried to risk it while Malcolm was definitely awake somewhere in the house.]
[ He used that moment to pull her back a bit. He payed attention last time they were together. ]
I like hearing you laugh, so deal. Unless it gets too much! [ He had to add the last part cause if she said stop he would.]
I like hearing you laugh, so deal. Unless it gets too much! [ He had to add the last part cause if she said stop he would.]
[ And that would so work for awhile. The tickling stopped as he kissed her back.
Distraction successful.]
Distraction successful.]
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