Exactly. Yes, I did as well. I actually liked him. He seemed like he was a good man, you knew him better than I did but I can't help but think I'd have liked him, too.
[He settles against his side, tea and newspaper forgotten in favor of settling close and offering what little comfort he can.]
[And it is but he'll just wraps his arms around Eric with hair fingers slipping into his hair. Maybe Doctor Xavier will come back. Eric deserved that and so did the Doctor. If Alan had his way he would have warned him away and saved him because he was a good and and he could help so many he was certain of it. The human world needed more people like that.]
[And it takes him a second for it to click before it dawns on him too and his hand grips at Eric's a bit more firmly. It's a sudden and strange thing to think but...]
It won't matter if we can't find a cure for the Thorns. Even if they do kill me I can come back...
Well, of course, that wouldn't get rid of it and maybe not but it's something. Which is a lot more than we started with old wives' tales don't count for anything as far as I'm concerned.
[He quirks a brow, tsking softly.]
Unless we can just wish ourselves home I'm fairly certain we're stuck here. It's not like they can force us home they don't even have a way to do that yet.
[The hold is answer enough and he moves nuzzling into the hollow of Eric's throat pressing a light kiss to the pulse there. Alan's not going anywhere but to move and slide easily into the other reaper's lap.]
I wouldn't try but it's nice to know you'd follow.
[He grinned before coming to his feet. His fingers tugged lightly at Eric's tie. Normally, he wasn't one for drinking but every once in a while couldn't hurt.]
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Date: 2012-05-15 06:31 am (UTC)[He settles against his side, tea and newspaper forgotten in favor of settling close and offering what little comfort he can.]
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Date: 2012-05-15 06:53 am (UTC)[Eric sighs, leaning against Alan.]
He'll be missed.
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Date: 2012-05-15 09:25 am (UTC)[And it is but he'll just wraps his arms around Eric with hair fingers slipping into his hair. Maybe Doctor Xavier will come back. Eric deserved that and so did the Doctor. If Alan had his way he would have warned him away and saved him because he was a good and and he could help so many he was certain of it. The human world needed more people like that.]
Yes, yes he will.
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Date: 2012-05-15 04:50 pm (UTC)Alan... I know it's a bad time, and I know you don't want to hear it but... if death isn't permanent here... if people can come back then...
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Date: 2012-05-15 04:58 pm (UTC)[And it takes him a second for it to click before it dawns on him too and his hand grips at Eric's a bit more firmly. It's a sudden and strange thing to think but...]
It won't matter if we can't find a cure for the Thorns. Even if they do kill me I can come back...
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Date: 2012-05-15 05:14 pm (UTC)And it's nice to have some hope. We'll just find a way to stay here then.
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Date: 2012-05-15 05:18 pm (UTC)[He quirks a brow, tsking softly.]
Unless we can just wish ourselves home I'm fairly certain we're stuck here. It's not like they can force us home they don't even have a way to do that yet.
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Date: 2012-05-15 05:34 pm (UTC)Then I suggest you stay with me often and keep me grounded here in case I try to float away or however they take people back.
[It might seem like he's making light of it but he's serious.]
I'd hate for us to get parted again.
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Date: 2012-05-15 05:40 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2012-05-15 05:55 pm (UTC)I'd never leave you behind.
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Date: 2012-05-15 09:45 pm (UTC)[He shudders a bit, holding Alan tight against his chest. After a long breath, he pats Alan's thigh.]
We can do this all day, but we shouldn't.
We should toast to the good doctor, and I could use a drink.
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Date: 2012-05-16 02:27 am (UTC)[He grinned before coming to his feet. His fingers tugged lightly at Eric's tie. Normally, he wasn't one for drinking but every once in a while couldn't hurt.]
Then let's do that, go have a drink you and me.
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Date: 2012-05-16 02:51 am (UTC)You mean you want to go out?
[He manages a smile.]
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Date: 2012-05-16 03:28 am (UTC)[He tugs gently at him.]
Come on, it will be something you don't want to miss.