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[shipitsupersonic]

What do you want?

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[protective_logic]

I'm sorry, I think I'm going to have to cancel on our next movie.

[shipitsupersonic]

What happened?

[protective_logic]

The twins are sick. I need to take care of them.

[Best lie, seeing as TC wants nothing to do with that aspect of Delta's life.]

[shipitsupersonic]

Oh, that sucks. I could bring over some soup? We can reschedule then, it's not a problem.

[protective_logic]

You can't bring over soup. I'm sorry, even with a background check I can't tell you where my family is.

[shipitsupersonic]

Right, of course. Can you at least tell me how bad it is?

[protective_logic]

Why are you asking? Pretty sure you don't want updates on children, given your previous stance on them.

[shipitsupersonic]

Just because I don't want to be responsible for them doesn't mean I don't care about them. Is it really bad?

[protective_logic]

It's just a cold, but I need to be here for them.

[Why does he have to make this harder than it has to be?]

[shipitsupersonic]

Ah, okay. I'll call you in a few days, and we can make some plans then?

My brother used to swear that the alphabet noodles tasted better.

[protective_logic]

We can make plans then.

The alphabet does make it better.

[shipitsupersonic]

And if you need anything, adult conversation or whatever, in the meantime, you have my number.

[protective_logic]

All this kindness you offer me... You just want me to sleep with you. That's it, right?

[shipitsupersonic]

Not just?

[protective_logic]

It's the primary reason, though, isn't it?

[shipitsupersonic]

No. It's the...sixth.

[protective_logic]

You have a list. I have trouble believing that.

[shipitsupersonic]

One, I like to see you smile. Two, you're my best friend here. Three, you deserve someone that's kind to you and I am merely an agent of the universe. Four, I owe you for spending your free time with me. Five, my honor demands it. And six, yes, I wouldn't say no to you in my bed.

[protective_logic]

I... You get that six will never happen, right? I've sworn of relationships and all of that. And what does honor have to do with anything?

[shipitsupersonic]

Honor demands I tell you it's on the list even though we both know it's not on the list. It also demands I pay back the debt I owe you.

[protective_logic]

You've paid back any debts you owe me, and...

I'm not going to sleep with you, TC. Even if I wasn't so fresh out of a relationship the intensity of which I'm certain you have learned from me while I was drunk, I don't know you. Not enough. You're too protective of who you are, and for me there has to be something more involved. I don't do casual flings. That was why I was going to introduce you to my younger brother. He might indulge you for that.

[shipitsupersonic]

I did pay my debt. There's five other reasons on the list.

And I know you're not going to sleep with me. All I'm asking for is the pleasure of your company. But I can't lie to you and say I wouldn't.

[protective_logic]

I can't lie to you and imply I would. It... is nice that you're interested in me in that fashion. I almost feel... better that way. Knowing someone would want me. But...

I'm a broken guy, TC. I'm a mess. That can't be good for you.

[shipitsupersonic]

Hey, I should tell you about this doctor I used to know and his syk addict traitorus boytoy who may or may not have been selling his body. I've known plenty of people you could call a hot mess. I knew a guy who got sassed by his own gun.

I know what I'm getting into.

[protective_logic]

Don't ever accuse me of not warning you.