[Talking to a crush about another crush is totally normal, right? Right??]
He's actually very sweet, probably the friendliest person I've met in a while, even here. A very loyal friend too! He comes from a world where magic is normal, so he's a mage. It's wicked.
He's the one I visit for our veggies. gives them away for free and everything.
[I mean he's telling one crush he's got a date with another crush, so what's the difference at this point?]
He sounds delightful. I'd definitely like to meet him one day and see his magic, I've wanted to see some at some point! And do pass on my compliments for the veggies.
[She almost goes off on a tangent about finally seeing the unicorn, but thinks twice about it. Not the time or subject Layla.]
I have no doubt he'd be more than happy to show it off, even if you don't know him. Marc met him once, though I don't think he knows how close we are beyond being the local farmer I mooch veg off of.
[He looks up at her curiously at the question before texting:] I'm English, of course I drink. Not in excess but a brew here and there can be nice.
I'm definitely not one to take advantage often. To be honest, I'm more a fan of something sweet and bubbly, but I think I'll be just fine. It's more about the company than the activity anyway, yeah?
Yeah he really just goes with the easiest route. It looks great, don't get me wrong, but sometimes I wanna style his hair. And I would be glad to teach you. At least your hair is short, it makes it a little easier.
[Ah.. her face closes off a little and she takes a moment to think of how to respond. There was a reason she's reading in the bedroom instead of out in the livingroom with Marc.. Things were still tense, still difficult.]
I'm still figuring out how to be around him after the fuck lightning thing, it really threw a wrench into our relationship.
[She figures Steven knows.]
Maybe sometime in the future.
[She tries to give him a smile but there's something really sad in it.]
[He is aware they've been going through some marital problems lately but Steven has been trying to stay out of it ever since that first blow-up that left Marc a mess at home and Layla running off to be alone. Not because he doesn't want to help but it seems to be beyond his place, and all he can do is make sure they're both okay separately.
That being said, reading "fuck lightning" confuses the hell out of him and his face shows it, twisting into a perplexed look.]
What fuck lightning thing??
[Her expression is so sad and yet he has no idea what she's talking about.]
[Layla reads the text and for a second she thinks he's covering for Marc, but... he takes being honest with her seriously, so she ends up saying:] Oh shit...
[She is quickly texting him back though, a slight look of panic on her face.]
Shit, you really don't know. Let's just say Marc got struck by it and one thing led to another and now we're having problems.
[He blinks innocently at her text, thinking back to the time months ago he'd been struck by lightning (though thankfully Thirteen didn't curse him with the "fucking" variety for whatever reason), and there had been that one evening when Marc came home around 3:00 am all distressed and vague about his own experiences, and Steven had just brushed it aside with the relief that the man was okay, but now...]
Bollocks. [He facepalms where he's sitting on his bed, in disbelief he didn't put two and two together previously. He'd just been so happy that Marc was okay after all the other trials they'd endured, and after his own bout of intense need for affection. In retrospect, it makes sense now, especially with how the man had lamented over missing Layla.
God, his face is almost instantly red again.]
I knew something had happened during that trial but I didn't know it was... that.
[Despite the redness, he looks up at Layla with empathy again, before typing out quickly:] That's what's caused all this awkward tension lately?
[Oh good, she doesn't need to spell it out further. She really didn't want to say it any clearer than she had, it's awkward enough telling him this much. Part of her feels bad for telling him at all, clearly Marc meant for it to be a secret, but she hadn't realized that Steven wasn't told. With how they share emotions, she just figured he knew or put two and two together.
Seems not. Especially when he swears.
She gives him a something like a smile that can only be described as trying, but there's a lot of hurt she's still battling.]
Yeah.
I don't blame him, I understand it was outside his control, but.. it still... still makes it hard to be around him right now.
[He can't blame Layla for being upset. Even if it wasn't willfully done by Marc it must be hard knowing your partner was with someone else... at least, that's what Steven is assuming happened. He doesn't really want to ask for details.]
I'm sorry. I had no idea...
I assumed he'd been forced to cuddle Captain America or something like I did. Well, I held his hand for an absurdly long time, but close enough.
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He's actually very sweet, probably the friendliest person I've met in a while, even here. A very loyal friend too! He comes from a world where magic is normal, so he's a mage. It's wicked.
He's the one I visit for our veggies. gives them away for free and everything.
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He sounds delightful. I'd definitely like to meet him one day and see his magic, I've wanted to see some at some point! And do pass on my compliments for the veggies.
[She almost goes off on a tangent about finally seeing the unicorn, but thinks twice about it. Not the time or subject Layla.]
Do you drink?
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[He looks up at her curiously at the question before texting:] I'm English, of course I drink. Not in excess but a brew here and there can be nice.
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Just checking! You don't seem like the type to drink much so I was curious. I know Marc has done enough to your shared liver.
Figured if you didn't drink a brewery would be a terrible place for a date is all.
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You're not gonna mess this up or be two days late, he already likes you, yeah? So embrace that and have fun.
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I wouldn't trust anyone else more with my hair
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Your curls will be immaculate.
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I'm glad you're here. I couldn't talk about these things so easily with Marc.
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What don't want to get b-movie romance advice?
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God... I'm so sorry. I can only imagine the kinds of dates he's taken you on.
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Dates? What dates? Man wouldn't know what a date was if it bit him on the nose.
[She laughs, obviously it was said in good humor.]
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He looks up to her with a sympathetic, disappointed face.]
Maybe you can suggest going out on Friday too.
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I'm still figuring out how to be around him after the fuck lightning thing, it really threw a wrench into our relationship.
[She figures Steven knows.]
Maybe sometime in the future.
[She tries to give him a smile but there's something really sad in it.]
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That being said, reading "fuck lightning" confuses the hell out of him and his face shows it, twisting into a perplexed look.]
What fuck lightning thing??
[Her expression is so sad and yet he has no idea what she's talking about.]
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[She is quickly texting him back though, a slight look of panic on her face.]
Shit, you really don't know. Let's just say Marc got struck by it and one thing led to another and now we're having problems.
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Bollocks. [He facepalms where he's sitting on his bed, in disbelief he didn't put two and two together previously. He'd just been so happy that Marc was okay after all the other trials they'd endured, and after his own bout of intense need for affection. In retrospect, it makes sense now, especially with how the man had lamented over missing Layla.
God, his face is almost instantly red again.]
I knew something had happened during that trial but I didn't know it was... that.
[Despite the redness, he looks up at Layla with empathy again, before typing out quickly:] That's what's caused all this awkward tension lately?
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Seems not. Especially when he swears.
She gives him a something like a smile that can only be described as trying, but there's a lot of hurt she's still battling.]
Yeah.
I don't blame him, I understand it was outside his control, but.. it still... still makes it hard to be around him right now.
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I'm sorry. I had no idea...
I assumed he'd been forced to cuddle Captain America or something like I did.
Well, I held his hand for an absurdly long time, but close enough.
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Yeah he mentioned that happened to you. I'm glad it didn't get you as badly as it got him at least.
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You know Marc loves you dearly. He would have never done that willfully, and never to hurt you.
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