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You're lucky I went with a ring, or I'd have to throttle you.

Four? Koby.

I can return them if you want? I just Couldn't think of anything the two of you liked more than each other. A ring, really? It was mostly posture and saying polite things when someone's being a jerk. And smiling. I look seasick instead of demure.

No, don't do that. I like it. I'm wearing it now.

Not that kind of ring.

Your smile doesn't look sick to me.

You are? Even though it's a proprietary misstep? You're not upset? There's more than one kind? Thank you. It does when there's lipstick on it and I'm actually miserable instead of happy.

I wouldn't let anyone else do it. But I'm not upset. Even if it's weird.

Well, yes. Nevermind.

Oh. Right. I forget sometimes, sorry.

Oh. Well, "weird" is acceptable. I probably gave out a lot of "weird" things. I got Quentin five things and hid them all over the house. Is "ring" a euphemism now??? No, no, it's all right. Sort of nice that it isn't the first thing you think of when you think of me, actually.

that’s cute. Was he patient enough to find them all or did he stop to get your clothes off halfway through?

No, it’s not
okay, wait. Why were you surprised?

We were already close before I knew about that. It's not like it canceled out everything I already knew about you.

Well, I was gone when he woke up, and it took him all over the house, and while he was gone I finished moving my stuff in. I moved in. That's my gift. I think he liked it. I mean, he definitely liked it. I was terrified, but. He liked it. If I ask someone modern later and they tell me it's a euphemism, I'm sending you a very long message. Well, rings are a big deal. Sometimes. For some people. I know. But it has, before. With other people. You're different, I know you're different, but it's hard to forget that fear. You know?

Awww. I love that. I'll miss your room though.

Well...yes, they are. But there's levels to it. It's not an engagement ring.

Yeah, I get that. You know etiquette isn't just for girls though, right?

Well, you're welcome to set them on fire if you REALLY want to. I've relocated all my supplies to a secret location. Levels? There are levels? How many? How do you advance? What are the rules? I know, yes. I did much better in the gender-neutral part of it. Being polite, saying please and thank you, opening doors for people. It was the "husband-catching" part I failed over and over.

The fire was one time. And it was because of the murder, Koby.

It's about the intent, and where you wear it.

Seems like you figured it out 😘

I know! But if it helped, I want you to have the option, okay. If you need the catharsis, maybe. It's been a hard year. Oh. Well, that's less complicated than I was afraid of. What sort of intent is yours? If you want to share, of course. TIM. That's not I'm not I haven't even THOUGHT that far!

[He lied, lyingly.]

I have nothing but good memories of your room, I would never want to set it on fire.

I told him that I'd let him give me his name. So I wanted him to have a keepsake of that, in case I disappear from here someday.

[ if that sounds like marriage no it doesn't. You can tell that it definitely doesn't because he chooses not to tease Koby about that last thing. ]

Oh. That's good, then. Maybe someone else's room. Or a bonfire outside where there's less danger. That's sort of beautiful, Tim. I'm sure Hawk was very appreciative. And you have many more song credits now.

[Neither of them are married or anything Like That don't be silly.]

The last bonfire was fun. But maybe once it warms up some.

Yep, what do you like? Jazz? Rock and roll?

[ It doesn't count if there's no priest! ]

Do you think it will? I'm sick of the cold. I can't feel my toes most of the time. Whale sounds. And Christmas music. I haven't heard much else, except for whatever you play when I'm over. And Iggy said he'd show me real music, but that sounds a little terrifying.

It will in a few months.

I wouldn't trust Iggy with it. I'll show you some more though, I've been getting good suggestions from Wally.

That's excessively long. Oh? Have you? Good suggestions? Is that so?

[The 👀👀👀👀 is implied.]

Not any longer than summer.

You are horrible. Yes, good suggestions.

Summer is supposed to be longer. I miss wearing shorts. I am not! I like Wally, he's very sweet and smart. He's dealt with this whole world-changing thing before. Ask him about the lightning rod thing sometime.

How well do you know him?

We've had some good conversations. And we met up in the chapel last month, which was very nice. How well do YOU know him?

We linked up on butlr. We've been talking.

Just talking? You haven't met up in person yet?

[Unstated looking eyes emoji intensifies.]

A few times. Once under the mistletoe.

But my dance card is full, what about YOUR mistletoe kisses?

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