( danny had held such a hold on people that leaving might've been the kindest thing he'd ever done. it would be tough for those he impacted, but by choosing to leave, he took away the difficult decision of letting go — a decision he doubted many of them were ready to make, given how consuming danny's influence could be. )
( since he would be one of the chuckleheads that decided fucking the duchess was a brilliant idea. )
But given my partners' love of creating chaos, I haven't had much chance to deal with the John/House situation. Which is probably for the best, because I'd been giving some serious thought to knocking John Gaius' teeth in.
I don't know what it is about her, or--Murphy. I can't talk to either of them without it turning into a fight...maybe that's why you have better luck with her. You're good with him.
She's lonely. ( it's not the same kind of loneliness he knows ㅡ and continues to feel, even know ㅡ but he understands it. which makes it easier to understand her.
murphy, on the other hand, is a trickier subject. )
And showing vulnerability to someone can feel an awful lot like baring your throat and hoping they don't take a bite. Difficult on a good day.
[ Aristaeus has confidence that Quentin doesn't, which is fair. Aristaeus has a lot going on that Quentin doesn't. Still, the advice is easy, and appealing. He tucks it away, maybe for later. ]
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Did, um. Did Murphy tell you he's gone? Danny?
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( danny had held such a hold on people that leaving might've been the kindest thing he'd ever done. it would be tough for those he impacted, but by choosing to leave, he took away the difficult decision of letting go — a decision he doubted many of them were ready to make, given how consuming danny's influence could be. )
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( the guilt makes sense up to a point, but it's easier to have quentin explain. he seems to want to, anyway. )
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he pauses, licks his lips. ) — perpetual hunger, alluring but ultimately destructive. And if he can take you down with him, so much the better.
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Well. I destroyed my relationship with your boyfriend over him, so. Hopefully that'll feed whatever's left of him until I can forget about him.
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( simple, matter-of-fact. )
You're both still here, and I think if anyone's going to understand what the other is going through, it's probably the two of you. Well, and Jem.
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( since he would be one of the chuckleheads that decided fucking the duchess was a brilliant idea. )
But given my partners' love of creating chaos, I haven't had much chance to deal with the John/House situation. Which is probably for the best, because I'd been giving some serious thought to knocking John Gaius' teeth in.
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murphy, on the other hand, is a trickier subject. )
And showing vulnerability to someone can feel an awful lot like baring your throat and hoping they don't take a bite. Difficult on a good day.
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That's not funny.
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( probably. )
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Thanks, Aristaeus. For sharing, and--checking in.
We're good. You and me.
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( these sorts of conversations are usually so much more fraught, it's a relief to have one run so smoothly. )
If you need anything, you know where to find me.