not_actually_a_bad_guy

It has been pretty good, I found a routine to settle into here so days are passing by. It is good, staying with Dorian.

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Yeah, Dorian's a real good egg. What-all ya doin with your days ta fill the time?

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Well there is the obvious [Rude says with a smirk.]

Working, working out, trying not to get too swept up in whatever is happening in the city at any given time. I am working on learning to cook too.

What about you? Still working too much?

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"It depended on our mood but we did do a lot of car racing games, mostly against each other. Being a Turk is the kind of job where you end up with some pretty extensive driving practice, both to evade being followed or stopped and to be the one following or stopping. Sometimes we would use that to test if the game was built for reality. Fighting games too. And sometimes if we were in the mood for something completly different we'd do something where you run around saving the world."

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permanentlyexhaustedbird

"Oh yeah, just for something different you'd save the world hey? In between video games?" Tim scoffs, trying to hide the smile at how familiar this kind of talk is to him. He aches to see his friends again, play some video games and save the world on the side.

"I could bring some car racing games over some time?" It's something they could perhaps do together where Tim biting Rude's head off won't feel so venomous.

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[McCoy chuckled and sipped his drink, relaxed in front of the fire. It really was such a nice way to spend some time with a friend.]

There's always that, yeah. Learnin ta cook ya say? Do ya need someone ta try ya attempts? Cause I'm more'n happy ta do that anytime. Home cookin's always worth it.

[Did he still work too much? Yes. It was easier to lose himself in work than to think about the glaring hole in his life. It was much better in the day-to-day. Sometimes he actually forgot all about his loss. Time always had that effect thank god. He smiled into his mug.]

Probably, yeah. But I think I'm doin ok. I mean, a little better every day, ya know? Time helps. Friends help more.

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Mostly have been making Dorian try it, but it would be nice to have a second opinion. Maybe I should come over to your place and cook for you, try to have it ready by the time you come home from work. Could be an incentive to actually come home.

[Rude doesn't know exactly, he hasn't lost anyone the way McCoy have. But he can certainly sympathise.]

Friends are always good to have around.

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Ya wouldn't mind? I mean, I'm never gonna say no ta somethin like that! That'd be really nice, Rude.

[It could be a little difficult figuring out kitchen times if someone else wanted to cook, but they could work things out. D'Artagnan would be able to eat the food Rude made, too. Same for Delaney. That should count for enough, right?

The rest . . . he gave the man a smile.]

Friends're the best.

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Rude smiles slightly as well when he spots the way Tim is trying hide the smile. He is familiar with the feelings, he misses Reno, and he is glad Tim and he has some more things to bond over.

"I would like that a lot. I haven't really played games since I got here, it would be nice to do that again."

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permanentlyexhaustedbird

"Alright, I'll arrange to do that. I don't know if Dorian has spent any time playing games here. It doesn't seem like his kind of thing, but I suppose we can show him?" Tim shrugs.

"I should introduce you to Idia, though. He likes all games and wants to design more of them. Although he likes a lot of those dating ones."

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As long as everyone is alright with it. [Rude leans on him and shifts so he can place a kiss on McCoy's cheek.]

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[He made a happy sound at the kiss, leaning into it.]

I'll make sure it's fine. Only good thing about ownin the house, I can say who uses the kitchen ta make us all amazin food. But I don't think anyone's gonna complain.

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Rhys is back.

[ His hands shake as he sends the message, concerned about the man's reaction when he does respond, but knowing that telling him is the right thing to do. ]

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Rhys? Your submissive? Are you ok?

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He’s not my submissive anymore, but yes. This Rhys is the very same from the one I lost two years ago. I’m nervous and excited and he’s on his way over, but yes. I’m ok.

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Same as in he is the same as when he left or first arrived? Do you need company?

[He hesitates before following up with a second text.]

I can crash at Tseng's place a night or two if you want privacy

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No, I couldn’t have you do that. Just give me a few hours, I’ll be in touch. I want the two of you to meet and I don’t want you going anywhere. Please. My heart can’t handle that. If for even a second you think I would let you go or want you any less, I- -I’ll be so cross with you.

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I am not going anywhere, Dorian. But if you want space to reconnect with him, that is alright. I love you, just the way you are. I am yours as long as you want me.

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You’re so good to me. I love you, Rude.

[ he trusts Rude. ]

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Love you too. I am going to the Arena with Zack and Reno, so if I don't answer straight away when you contact me, that is why. Alright?

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Alright. Thank you for letting me know.

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redhairedturk

u ok?

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Not exactly. This guy... He was very important to Dorian. But also not the healthiest of relationships from what I gathered.

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redhairedturk

u think he's gonna be a bad influence?

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