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ruevealing) wrote2023-08-05 10:44 pm
ruevealing) wrote2023-08-05 10:44 pm
[His smile wobbles a little, but holds fast, his hands turning to hold theirs back.]
I'm glad for it, too. Maybe if I was better at lying, I'd hide more, but I could never pull it off. And sensei was so good at reading people he always knew if something was bothering me. It was just so much easier to admit everything than dance around it forever. And you deserve to share yourself freely, too. After everything.
[He looks down, pensive for a moment.]
...I know that... sometimes it can feel like a burden, to share your problems with other people. But even if it is [because some problems are so, so heavy no matter how much love exists to lighten to load] if they care about you, it's worth it, right? That's... what I think they don't believe, yet.
I'm glad for it, too. Maybe if I was better at lying, I'd hide more, but I could never pull it off. And sensei was so good at reading people he always knew if something was bothering me. It was just so much easier to admit everything than dance around it forever. And you deserve to share yourself freely, too. After everything.
[He looks down, pensive for a moment.]
...I know that... sometimes it can feel like a burden, to share your problems with other people. But even if it is [because some problems are so, so heavy no matter how much love exists to lighten to load] if they care about you, it's worth it, right? That's... what I think they don't believe, yet.
[....]
Fleshy?
[spirits, that beats flaming microwave on every level]
Even as new as I am, I have yet to make anything, ah, fleshy. You did not eat it, did you?
Fleshy?
[spirits, that beats flaming microwave on every level]
Even as new as I am, I have yet to make anything, ah, fleshy. You did not eat it, did you?
Fleshy. Like... the texture was not good. [Peter maybe did eat it and had regrets, but he's side stepping that.]
It was way too many eggs. Don't add that many eggs.
It was way too many eggs. Don't add that many eggs.
[ Rue is really out here like I hear you and you're valid for that and I understand and I apologize. In one fell swoop? Power move. ]
... thanks. [ Yeah. Thanks. Thanks is good. He'll get an A+ in serious conversations that he hates having to have. ] Don't do it again? I'm used to crowdsourcin' my action items, y'know? You're part of the team. You can talk to me.
[ He slammed his face into the "listen to your team" life lesson so hard so many times and it finally stuck. ]
I just-- can't play games with this. I wanna trust you.
[ Because his brothers do, and Leo and Donnie are the hardest ones to win over that fully. Because Rue is part of the family, end of statement. And maybe because if he's honest, the idea of not being the sole end link in the responsibility chain is a nice thought to have. A little less "frantically trying to build the plane beneath himself and his brothers as they're flying" day-to-day. ]
... thanks. [ Yeah. Thanks. Thanks is good. He'll get an A+ in serious conversations that he hates having to have. ] Don't do it again? I'm used to crowdsourcin' my action items, y'know? You're part of the team. You can talk to me.
[ He slammed his face into the "listen to your team" life lesson so hard so many times and it finally stuck. ]
I just-- can't play games with this. I wanna trust you.
[ Because his brothers do, and Leo and Donnie are the hardest ones to win over that fully. Because Rue is part of the family, end of statement. And maybe because if he's honest, the idea of not being the sole end link in the responsibility chain is a nice thought to have. A little less "frantically trying to build the plane beneath himself and his brothers as they're flying" day-to-day. ]
Don't worry, my darling. I will take you under my wing and teach you all I know!
[Whether it sticks or not, that is a different story. But Rue will try!]
Let us be off. I'm so delighted to spend the afternoon with you.
[Whether it sticks or not, that is a different story. But Rue will try!]
Let us be off. I'm so delighted to spend the afternoon with you.
That sounds so lovely! And I think with a baby brother, it is law that you baby them for the rest of their lives. that's simply how it is.
[No siblings of their own, but they do have six teenage sons so.]
What is your fiancΓ© like? He is not here, correct?
[No siblings of their own, but they do have six teenage sons so.]
What is your fiancΓ© like? He is not here, correct?
are you busy right now?
Not at all! Knickolas and I just returned from a very lovely walk together, but I am home and free.
I wanted to answer your question.
About adoption, I mean.
About adoption, I mean.
[the way their stomach drops out from below them!! oh!!]
Over text?
Over text?
Anyway is good with me, I wanted to like... see if you were busy or anything first? I know you and Hob are making up for lost time rn. So I didn't want to interrupt.
Oh darling, you can absolutely come over, that would be lovely! I can send Hob away for us to have a talk.
[rue was very worried for a moment there, that a conversation over text meant peter was trying to distance himself as much as possible. they are infinitely less worried if they are going to speak in person.]
Unless you would rather I come to you. I'm happy either way.
[rue was very worried for a moment there, that a conversation over text meant peter was trying to distance himself as much as possible. they are infinitely less worried if they are going to speak in person.]
Unless you would rather I come to you. I'm happy either way.
[Peter for his part is just nervous about fumbling this conversation and text feels like a good safe way to start it at least.]
Oh, no, I can come over. Hob can stay if he wants? I mean, its your home, Rue. I show up a lot, but I don't want Hob to feel like uncomfortable or anything?
Oh, no, I can come over. Hob can stay if he wants? I mean, its your home, Rue. I show up a lot, but I don't want Hob to feel like uncomfortable or anything?
Do not fret, my darling. He will give us our space. :)
[trust rue when they say hob will feel much more awkward interrupting such a delicate conversation. he can slip into the bedroom and do some squats for awhile]
[trust rue when they say hob will feel much more awkward interrupting such a delicate conversation. he can slip into the bedroom and do some squats for awhile]
[Someone is unaware and just wants to make a good impression on Hob. Don't worry about it.]
Okay, I just don't want him to feel unwelcome or anything. Thank you.
Be there soon.
Okay, I just don't want him to feel unwelcome or anything. Thank you.
Be there soon.
[True to his word, Peter gets a catbus over fairly quickly to visit Rue and Hob's cottage.
Out of habit, he knocks at the front door. He sounds more awkward than usual, which is a feat in itself.]
Rue? Uh, hi! I'm here! [Shockingly, he does let himself in, though he lingers at the entryway after closing the door behind him.]
Out of habit, he knocks at the front door. He sounds more awkward than usual, which is a feat in itself.]
Rue? Uh, hi! I'm here! [Shockingly, he does let himself in, though he lingers at the entryway after closing the door behind him.]
[The fact that he lets himself in at all feels like the conversation will not go the way Rue once believed it might.]
Good morning, dear. [Rue is sweeping up to him immediately to peck a kiss to his temple before holding out a massive paw for him to take.]
It was an easy trip over? No difficulties?
Good morning, dear. [Rue is sweeping up to him immediately to peck a kiss to his temple before holding out a massive paw for him to take.]
It was an easy trip over? No difficulties?
Good morning, Rue. [He smiles up at Rue, a little nervous but still taking their paw in his hand.]
Yeah, it was a good trip, about the same as it always is. [He squeezes their paw in his hand the best he can.]
Yeah, it was a good trip, about the same as it always is. [He squeezes their paw in his hand the best he can.]
I'm glad it went smoothly.
[Just going to guide Peter over to their couch, so the two of them can settle and chat together. Wherever Hob's run off to, he's clearly given them their space for the moment.]
You wanted to speak about the offer I left you with?
[Just going to guide Peter over to their couch, so the two of them can settle and chat together. Wherever Hob's run off to, he's clearly given them their space for the moment.]
You wanted to speak about the offer I left you with?
Edited 2023-12-17 00:11 (UTC)
[For Donnie only? Rue will concede.]
Real fireworks it is, then. We'll have plenty of time to procure some, so we can make next year's anniversary absolutely as memorable as your uncle Tello deserves.
Real fireworks it is, then. We'll have plenty of time to procure some, so we can make next year's anniversary absolutely as memorable as your uncle Tello deserves.
[Peter is relaxed under Rue's guidance, settling down with the owlbear and peering up at them.]
Yeah, I- [He fumbles a little on the words, feeling like everything is rushing together at once.] yes.
It's a yes and a no, I mean. [He needs a second to collect his thoughts.] I think of you as a parent, I keep... accidentally confirming it to everyone but you somehow.
No, on the- adoption magic bond thing. You already adopted Leo, Donnie and Casey, right-?
Yeah, I- [He fumbles a little on the words, feeling like everything is rushing together at once.] yes.
It's a yes and a no, I mean. [He needs a second to collect his thoughts.] I think of you as a parent, I keep... accidentally confirming it to everyone but you somehow.
No, on the- adoption magic bond thing. You already adopted Leo, Donnie and Casey, right-?
[Yes and no might not be the excitable acceptance they were hoping for, but it is not a firm no either. They'll let Peter take as much time as he needs to explain his thoughts.
(Rue unintentionally overheard Peter call Rue 'mom' back at the Rogers Holiday party, but to hear he's done it more than once, fills the owlbear with warmth.)]
And Hunter, yes.
(Rue unintentionally overheard Peter call Rue 'mom' back at the Rogers Holiday party, but to hear he's done it more than once, fills the owlbear with warmth.)]
And Hunter, yes.
And Hunter. [Somehow he doesn't seem surprised by that.]
I do want you to be my parent, but... can we do it a different way?
If... If that's not okay, yeah, I- get it. [He fidgets with his sleeve absently.] I just kinda left you waiting too long.
I do want you to be my parent, but... can we do it a different way?
If... If that's not okay, yeah, I- get it. [He fidgets with his sleeve absently.] I just kinda left you waiting too long.
Peter - [gently spoken, still holding his hand even as they are settled on the couch.] I told you I would wait however long you needed and I meant it. I do not retract my offer.
Tell me what you are thinking.
Tell me what you are thinking.
[Rue notices he did not answer and they are silently JUDGING.]
I will keep that in mind. Using too many eggs is to be avoided. At least I have not created any monstrosities while cooking, only the occasional fire.
I will keep that in mind. Using too many eggs is to be avoided. At least I have not created any monstrosities while cooking, only the occasional fire.
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