lucas catchall

[florescences]

i hope someone kisses him in heaven

Comments

[faithkept]

[There is a tiny little furrow of his brow, barely noticeable beneath his stupid fringe.]

What do you mean?

[florescences]

[ she crosses her arms over her middle, a mirror of what he did earlier. ]

That.

[faithkept]

Ah... [Crossing his arms over his middle again so he's mirroring her mirroring him.] No, I was only thinking. It just sounds like such a complicated, difficult situation.

[florescences]

[ ...

she's known him long enough that she thinks that's not true. ]

That might be part of it. I don't think that's all of it.

[faithkept]

[This is the problem with letting people into your house even by one step, damn... They know you too well and then call your ass out.]

There really isn't anything I'd be uncomfortable about, though.

[florescences]

[ unfortunately for him, she has spent her life observing people so she could remember them in order to keep loving them. ]

You don't have to lie to me. Just say it's not something you want to address.

[faithkept]

[OPENS HIS MOUTH. Closes his mouth.]

...It really isn't discomfort... [It is insanity.] But I would also rather not discuss it.

[florescences]

I won't ask why for now, but if it isn't discomfort, what is it?

[ she isn't that polite. ]

[faithkept]

[She isn't Robin letting him escape, damn.]

I was just reminded of something. I suppose it's more upsetting than discomforting.

[florescences]

[ robin doesn't want to be asked back sometimes.... elysia has no fear. ]

Am I upsetting you somehow?

[ that's not impossible or unheard of. ]

[faithkept]

[SHE REALLY DOESN'T. He does look a little apologetic at that, though.]

It isn't you. I apologize if I've made it seem like it is.

[florescences]

[ she's thoughtful, considering. ]

It isn't me, but it is something about me. Isn't it?

[ they've mostly been talking about her the past few minutes. ]

[faithkept]

[They have and Lucas is trying to run again.]

May we not discuss this further?

[florescences]

[ he could run, literally. he could walk out. he could leave. ]

You're going to make me sad, Lucas.

[faithkept]

[He could but that would be rude...]

Weren't you the one who said that I could simply say this is something I don't wish to address?

[florescences]

[ he can be rude.... ]

I did. I wanted to hear a truth from you instead of a lie or a deflection. I didn't say I'd accept it without saying anything back.

[ she didn't say she'd respect his wish. ]

[faithkept]

[No... He will not be rude... Though he does laugh with some faint wryness.]

I suppose that's the case. I ought to be more cautious with you.

[But he will hold out a hand! And not answer.]

[florescences]

[ she takes his hand. in no timeline would she never take it. she can't force him to answer, but she isn't going to keep her opinions to herself. ]

Please don't. I'd be happier if you weren't. If I didn't care, I wouldn't have said anything, Lucas. Should I make myself clearer?

[faithkept]

[JUST THROW THE WHOLE MAN OUT THE WINDOW. He will gently hold her hand and start to lead her out of the mirror of mazes, though.]

I was only teasing. [Was he, though.] I understand that you care and I appreciate that you do, but really, it's nothing worth speaking on. Why don't we focus on finding our way out before we're made to see anything else?

[florescences]

[ that's fine... she can take the hint. ]

You're frustrating, dear Lucas. I can see you rebuilding your walls.

[ she sighs softly and lets herself be led out. she won't resist. ]

[faithkept]

[She is too good for him.]

I don't mean to be. [Frustrating. There's a note of something apologetic in his tone. As they walk through the maze, he's quiet for a short while, and then:]

Technology like that is often misused in my world. It reminded me of that—that's all.

[florescences]

[ she's not. she lets the silence linger as they walk, but when he gives the smallest allowance, a smile blooms across her face.

she comes in closer to kiss him on the cheek while still keeping in step. ]

Thanks. That's all I wanted. [ for now. since she doesn't know she's going to die again. ] I was one of the first who tested the technology in my world because it wasn't considered humane.

[faithkept]

[Positive reinforcement... He's a little surprised by the gesture, but there's a flicker of a smile that follows.]

You don't need to thank me for that. [He knows she won't stop at this... But he also doesn't know she's going to die again. His smile fades a little at the rest of this, though.]

...Did you do so willingly?

[florescences]

[ it is positive reinforcement. she is trying so much with him. ]

But I wanted to. I always want to thank you.

[ as for his question, she nods. ]

Yeah, it was better if it was me or someone like me. We quickly figured out it shouldn't be used on anyone else.

[faithkept]

[SHE IS TRYING TOO MUCH WITH HIM.]

I haven't done anything to be thanked for, even so.

[He will still allow it though, HE GUESSES. The rest of this distracts him anyway because it sounds awful. They really did this to Elysia even if she agreed.]

...Why did you come to that conclusion?