[he is; before even the gym, for once, maddeningly curious about his library request, and finally having received an answer -- koby's response is a photo of said answer, somewhat blurry with excitement.]
Look what I got! It's Very gory so far, which is a little discouraging 😞
[but not enough to break koby's spirit of curiosity, naturally~]
the part of koby that's idealistic and hopeful and determined believes in this future with all his heart, so fervently that if it were possible to make it so through force of will, it would already be. the jaded, sadder, more pessimistic part of him is there too, though, thinking of a future where all this disappears -- tries to imagine whether it'd be worth the torment of remembering all he'd lost, when its no longer in reach.
but quentin makes it so, so easy to believe the first part.]
We'd need a very large ship, then. Practically a castle on the sea.
[ as much as the possibility of this place pulling them apart is very real, quentin can’t let go of the optimistic future. if they do that, the house will win. he can’t let this place squash the bright part of koby, and the quieter bright part in himself. ]
Something tells me we’ll find a way. Sailors always do. A castle on the sea - I like that idea.
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I woke to an empty bed that smells like you and it's quite the gift you left me.
[ quentin is doing nothing but having a lazy day, buried in koby's side of the bed. ]
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Look what I got! It's
Very gory so far, which is a little discouraging 😞
[but not enough to break koby's spirit of curiosity, naturally~]
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[ that stirs up something fierce and a little protective in him. ]
Are they threatening you?
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No, no, not outright. I'll come show you, it's sort of a metaphor? I think?
Or a puzzle. I'm not sure yet. I do get eaten by leopards or fall into volcanoes in very improbable ways.
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If you're not concerned then I'll bite my tongue. It just seems so strange, don't you think?
But if it's a puzzle I know you'll solve it.
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[he should...still probably be more concerned, let's be real.]
It's definitely not a straightforward answer, but I'm sure there's an answer in it SOMEWHERE. I just need to figure it out.
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[ a beat, then: ]
You'll figure it out. You always do.[ and then, a little levity: ] I will even sit over your shoulder and make sure you do not miss anything.
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I try my best. Would you want to help me? You're the best navigator I know, I'm sure you'll find something I can't.
Also I got my "prizes" from that stupid book thing. I need help figuring those out too. Unless you're taking a very important nap or two.
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I'll help you as best I can. Not sure that I'm the best you know - you're an excellent one yourself, remember?
My naps are never important enough to avoid time with you. Do you want to come to me or should I find you in the library stacks again?
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I'll come to you. I want to be a little discreet, just in case. People eavesdrop, in the library.
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I’ll show you some tricks I used on the ship. Perhaps one day on a ship of our own.
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a pause, before the words that dont fully encapsulate the longing contained within:] I'd like that.
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And when we have a ship, we'll be as a loud and as enthusiastic as we'd like to be. We should bring everyone with us. Our family.
[ that is, the people here that have become their circle, the ones they love and care for. ]
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the part of koby that's idealistic and hopeful and determined believes in this future with all his heart, so fervently that if it were possible to make it so through force of will, it would already be. the jaded, sadder, more pessimistic part of him is there too, though, thinking of a future where all this disappears -- tries to imagine whether it'd be worth the torment of remembering all he'd lost, when its no longer in reach.
but quentin makes it so, so easy to believe the first part.]
We'd need a very large ship, then. Practically a castle on the sea.
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[ as much as the possibility of this place pulling them apart is very real, quentin can’t let go of the optimistic future. if they do that, the house will win. he can’t let this place squash the bright part of koby, and the quieter bright part in himself. ]
Something tells me we’ll find a way. Sailors always do. A castle on the sea - I like that idea.