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[kobes]

That's why you fought?

I guess that makes sense. He didn't tell me a lot about his um
Turning? Is that the right term?

But he said it was complicated.

[break]

It's all really complicated.

Louis begged Armand to turn someone about eighty years ago, and he wouldn't do it. He'd vowed he'd never turn anyone. So when I said hey, can you maybe ask your husband to break his ancient vow before my terminal fucking illness hits, it went badly. A week on the roof badly.

[kobes]

Ah. That makes sense. I can see both sides of it.

But you're not telling me for my opinion, are you? Why, then? So I can look after Louis?

I will, of course, but. Why?

[break]

Don't dismiss your own value, it's not cute.

I'm giving people important to me a heads up that I'm euthenizing my humanity. Also we'll have to reschedule morning meetings.

[kobes]

Being cute wasn't on the agenda for today, sir.

Oh. [Immediate mood pivot -- he's important.] Well, thank you. And that's fine, I've been told lately I should sleep in more.

And I'm glad. I mean, it's your life, your choice, but
I'm relieved.

[break]

Really?

[ Not the reaction he expected. ]

[kobes]

You're in pain. And now, you won't be.

It's pretty straightforward.

[break]

I don't think everyone would see it that way.

[kobes]

Probably not, but that's why you aren't telling everyone. You're telling me. Contrary to popular belief I CAN keep secrets when I want to.

I'm not going to say not to change something about yourself that's causing you pain. Even if it's in a risky, painful way.

[The cosmic parallels are a bit vague, but not lost on Koby specifically.]

[break]

OK.

Thanks.




You're a good friend, Koby.

[kobes]

You're welcome.

I try to be. I'm just doing what any decent person would do, and hoping that's enough, most of the time.




Will you come by, when its all
When you're
When it's done?
So I know you're okay?

[break]

Once I'm off leash, I'll come knocking.

Louis would tell you if anything happened to me.

[kobes]

I don't want him to need to.



You're going to be able to read my mind, aren't you. [Oh god.]

[break]

Yeah? Is there anything I should know about in advance?

[kobes]

[Besides the completely normal thoughts of any young assistant for his not-boss?]

Nothing scandalous, don't worry.