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[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.

[holyposition]

I get the same thing from people. I hate it.

What do you mean, though? What was he gonna do that would scare you?

[kobes]

Is it the glasses? It might be the glasses.

Kiss me, I guess? He seemed worried that just that would freak me out.

[holyposition]

Some people think that if you're kind, that's all you can be. It makes you too soft to handle anything else.

Nonsense, obviously

Well...did you want it? It would freak me out if I didn't want to kiss, and some guy is just on my face.

[kobes]

I guess so. I don't want to trade being kind, but. I wish people saw me differently.

I didn't MIND it, it's sort of unavoidable with the mistletoe. But he was very apologetic and respectful, and then I sort of invited myself to breakfast and interrogated him about his relationships.

But you didn't freak out with Wally, did you? [No, he isn't letting it go ever, thanks.]

[holyposition]

You shouldn't, and I won't either. They'll just have to change their thinking.

Why do you care so much a out his relationships? You want to be one?

Only a little. It was really embarrassing, actually. But he was sweet

[kobes]

Well, we aren't going anywhere, so they'll just have to adjust, right?

I don't know. He's nice. But it's mostly
Hao likes him. And I [like? feel responsible for? care about?] know Hao, so.

You two have that in common. But good, I'm glad. Have you avoided the mistletoe besides that?

[holyposition]

Exactly.

Hao is...well, he's friendly.

Yeah. It's been easy enough, mostly staying in one spot.

[kobes]

He's a pain. I can admit he's a pain. But he's still
You know. He's important to me.

It's sort of fun when it's someone you actually want to kiss. I don't mind it, most of the time. Everyone's been very sweet.

[holyposition]

I'll be nice to him. But if he matters to you, you should teach him to spell. He'll need it if he ever gets back to the real world.

I would rather kiss someone I want to kiss at a time and place of my own choosing. Wally can try again. If he wants to.

[kobes]

Thank you. And I've tried. It's sort of hopeless, I think he does it on PURPOSE.
He tried to come find me, when I was at the lodge. Shanks wasn't having it, though. So that's a little
Complicated. That whole thing is complicated.

I see. Do you think he wants to? Do you want me to ask?

[holyposition]

...oh. That might have been my fault. Aemond put him up to it.

He's okay, right?

Don't do that!

[kobes]

He's fine, he should've known better. We talked about it and it was
Strange. He was worried, but apparently saying that in so many words is impossible.

Okay, okay, I won't. I won't even mention it. I'll just talk about how great you are any time I see him.