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[kobes]

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.]

[holyposition]

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. ]

[kobes]

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.]

[holyposition]

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! ]

[kobes]

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.

[holyposition]

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.

[kobes]

That's excessively long.

Oh? Have you? Good suggestions? Is that so?

[The 👀👀👀👀 is implied.]

[holyposition]

Not any longer than summer.

You are horrible. Yes, good suggestions.

[kobes]

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.

[holyposition]

How well do you know him?

[kobes]

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?

[holyposition]

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

[kobes]

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

[Unstated looking eyes emoji intensifies.]

[holyposition]

A few times. Once under the mistletoe.

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

[kobes]

Under the mistletoe, you say? And how was THAT?

That's a silly saying. You aren't dancing, you're existing. It doesn't make sense. [That's not an answer, Kobert.]

[holyposition]

It was nice. It started a little awkward, but it was nice.

You're ignoring the question.

[kobes]

Good. That's good. He's very smart, so. I'm glad you like him.

I'm not IGNORING. I avoided it for the most part, really. Except with Hyunsu -- have you met him? He's the one who stabbed Hao. Who deserved it.

[holyposition]

Don't get too excited about it yet.

He what? You're kissing a stabber and giving me crap about Aemond?

I met his friend, or I think they're friends. Eunhyuk. He's a jerk.

[kobes]

Who's excited? I'm just pleased to hear about household unity, that's all. With nice people who I'm friends with.

When have I given you crap? I've been very supportive and only slightly concerned. Besides, it's a unique situation -- he's only violent SOMETIMES. I'm not sure if he can control it or not. Society collapsed, it's all very grim, but Hyunsu himself is very sweet. Also you've met Hao, you KNOW he deserved it.

Right, they're from the same world. I remember him from October. He seemed very
Businesslike?

[holyposition]

Uh huh.

You said you didn't trust him! Which is...well I know he's difficult, but he's not a liar.

He said I was probably a wolf for being Catholic. But tell me about Hyunsu.

[kobes]

I don't trust MOST people here, Tim. Not 100%. And I've seen you been hurt before. I don't worry about him lying, I worry about him lashing out at you, going too far without meaning to.

That doesn't make any sense whatsoever. The two have nothing to do with each other. He's very polite. Careful. I think he was worried about scaring me. Do I seem easily frightened?

[holyposition]

Go ahead and hook me up with someone who never lashes out or makes mistakes, then. I'll do my best to stay awake.

That's what I said!

Koby....
I'm sorry
But yes.

[kobes]

I just don't want to see you treated badly, Tim. I know you can make your own choices, you're an adult but
I worry. That's all.

What? Really? Why??

[holyposition]

I know :) You'll be the first to know if anything happens, okay?

Well.
You're prone to tears. And panic, when you're not in control of things, or stuff goes wrong.

[kobes]

Good. I mean it, I want to know. I promise not to overreact.

Oh.
Well. I guess. Sometimes. I can try not to be? I mean
I don't want to be tiptoed around. I don't want people to think I'm fragile or something.