22 November 2012 @ 10:45 pm
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[Sent soon after he leaves the infirmary.]

Holiday meal preparations will be postponed until Saturday and for longer if requested. Materials for self-prepared items will be made available during the evenings in the meantime.

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[Rhade knows Dylan has an obligation and duty to Cato, so he leaves to wait for Dylan to be done in the infirmary. He'll find him later. He needs to.

He's self-conscious now, what was a bandaged wound ripped bare for the people he cared about to see. A weakness that he is afraid of. He doesn't touch the network. He just goes to his room. He'll be in there for a few days recovering, and he knows with some disappointment that he will be provided ingredients for a customary meal he doesn't understand and his hands ache too much to make.

That's where he'll stay unless schedules make him leave, and for a rare instance his door remains closed during the day while he's there.]

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[A couple of days later Rhade knows he can't cook a large meal without Ben, and Ben has been actively avoiding him, so he has to come find him. It's a talk that he dreads, but he knows that he has to have with him for many more reasons than a simple bit of assistance.

He knocks on his door and waits for a response.]
 
 
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Gaheris Rhade: rhade - sneaky smug smile[personal profile] truth_is_cold on November 25th, 2012 07:00 am (UTC)
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[As comforting as it is, he realizes he's been holding his hand too long, and he pulls Dylan's closer to him.

Then playfully threatens to bite his knuckles.]
hunt4commonwealth: laughing[personal profile] hunt4commonwealth on November 25th, 2012 07:03 am (UTC)
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[Dylan laughs and pulls his hand out of mouth range.]

If you're hungry, just say so.
Gaheris Rhade: rhade - w dylan[personal profile] truth_is_cold on November 25th, 2012 07:08 am (UTC)
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[He likes this. He likes this better than resenting Dylan for not noticing, or constantly worrying about failing him. Or harming him. This is much better than he last remembered.

He tips his head.] I'll remember that when I need someone to make a run to the kitchen for me. [And then his friendly smile drifts to something more muted.

Yes, he can just accept what he has; a good friend who thinks that he's a good man. That's all he ever needed, and more than most Nietzscheans ever achieve in their lifetimes. In that he's already a success.]
hunt4commonwealth: I rock[personal profile] hunt4commonwealth on November 25th, 2012 07:18 am (UTC)
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[Dylan's grin widens.]

I didn't say I'd get you food. I just want warning so I can keep all my limbs safely out of the way.

[Nah, he'd get Rhade something from the kitchen if asked. But not without teasing.]
Gaheris Rhade: rhade - lulz[personal profile] truth_is_cold on November 25th, 2012 07:33 am (UTC)
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Going back on your implied promises now, hmm? Nietzscheans have been rubbing off on you. [His smile holds with some determination as he decides that he does like this feeling. He just has to do his very best not to think so highly of him.]
hunt4commonwealth: omg![personal profile] hunt4commonwealth on November 25th, 2012 07:15 pm (UTC)
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[Rhade's innocent (maybe innocent) comment makes inappropriate thoughts pop into his head.

And then, like a nova bomb going off in his head, it hit him. A dozen little hints fell into place. Things Rhade had said, gestures made, glances.

"It's one of your more striking attributes."

"When we fell asleep in your room, he came to ask you a question and... misconstrued what was going on..."

"It's not that you trust me, it's that you make assumptions about me."

"Dylan, I played Go with a hologram modeled after you for over a year because I couldn't stand what I'd done to you."

"For the past year and a half I've talked myself into not attempting to ever come and find you..."

"It's difficult, sometimes. I know where you are, but I can't be with you. Perhaps, though.... when I know you've succeeded, I'll have reason to come find you."

And then he knew. Not a suspicion, or a hunch. One second he was ignorant and then he *knew*. Like the information had been dropped into his head.

Now if only he knew what to do about it.

He realizes that he's been staring at Rhade and not saying anything for ten seconds. He shakes himself out of his frozen state.]


Uh...yeah. [What had Rhade just said? That's right, Nietzscheans rubbing off on him.] You know what they say, if you can't beat 'em, join 'em. Fight fire with fire...

Gaheris Rhade: rhade - turtleneck[personal profile] truth_is_cold on November 25th, 2012 10:59 pm (UTC)
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[He wonders for a moment if Dylan noted that there's actually piece on the board (yes, he was cheating against no one just to see what he'd get away with.

But he looks a little too distracted with himself to have noticed, and finally Rhade's smile turns actually cheery. Hotel or no.]

You're still not all that nimble when you play with fire, Dylan. [His tone lighter than usual.]
hunt4commonwealth: pic#2360718[personal profile] hunt4commonwealth on November 25th, 2012 11:29 pm (UTC)
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We can't all be the expert schemers Nietzscheans are.

[He looks at the board, trying to focus on the game again so Rhade doesn't notice Dylan's continued mental distraction. And...something's different.]

Speaking of schemers...
Gaheris Rhade: rhade - do you have a problem?[personal profile] truth_is_cold on November 25th, 2012 11:50 pm (UTC)
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Schemes? [Asked innocently.

He wants Dylan to know, in his usually indirect way, that the hotel didn't win over him.]
hunt4commonwealth: impish[personal profile] hunt4commonwealth on November 26th, 2012 12:22 am (UTC)
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I could swear that someone's changed the board.

I'm sure you had nothing to do with that, right? [Said with a small smile and in a tone that made it clear than Dylan knows exactly what Rhade did. And he's glad to see the Rhade is still as cheeky as ever, even after the events of the hotel.]
Gaheris Rhade: rhade - quirky[personal profile] truth_is_cold on November 26th, 2012 01:49 am (UTC)
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You've been here the entire time. You probably would have seen me do it. [He's putting forth his best effort, at least. Trying to settle into a mindset where Dylan was still family to him, but he wouldn't notice the things he'd notice before.

He's still proud that he noticed.]
hunt4commonwealth: amused[personal profile] hunt4commonwealth on November 26th, 2012 02:19 am (UTC)
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I dunno. You can be pretty sneaky when you want to be.

Oh, I think your inmate's here. [He nods at the door. It's a pretty bad fake distraction but not as adrenaline-rush-inducing as claiming that there's a Magog behind him. All he needs is for Rhade to turn for a second so he can swap a few of the stones around.

It's not even about winning anymore, because they aren't playing against each other. The game is no longer Go, it's Cheating At Go.]
Gaheris Rhade: rhade - suit prissymouf[personal profile] truth_is_cold on November 26th, 2012 02:30 am (UTC)
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[He stubbornly doesn't turn his head, but purses his lips up in an impish way.

Which is much more visually appealing than them being sewn together.]
hunt4commonwealth: pic#2360425[personal profile] hunt4commonwealth on November 26th, 2012 02:54 am (UTC)
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[Dylan chuffs a laugh at Rhade's stubborn insistence on not looking away.

So Dylan starts to whistle with overdone innocence and without looking at the board reaches out to move a few pieces all the while pretending that he's doing nothing at all. All while Rhade is watching. It isn't the most subtle cheating, but it's results that matter.

He also notices that he likes it when Rhade purses his lips like that.]
Gaheris Rhade: rhade - suit explaining[personal profile] truth_is_cold on November 26th, 2012 03:18 am (UTC)
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[Rhade watches him do this idly, before giving in and pushing a white piece out between those pursed lips from where it was hidden in his mouth. He takes that and puts it on the board.

Then just smiles a little, quietly, because he's amused in a good-natured way (very seldom though those moods are, they do exist).]
hunt4commonwealth: laughing[personal profile] hunt4commonwealth on November 26th, 2012 03:38 am (UTC)
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[Dylan's eyebrows go up as the stone slips from Rhade's mouth. Then he tilts back his head and laughs a full throated laugh.]

You are such a sneaky bastard.

[And...he loves him that way. Sneaky, cheeky, and loyal. He loves him.

That's one thing figured out.]
Gaheris Rhade: rhade - smooth criminal[personal profile] truth_is_cold on November 26th, 2012 03:42 am (UTC)
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I'm thirsty. I thought I might swallow it if I had something to drink. [He gets up to go get a bottle and a glass, but almost as soon as he picks up the glass his fingers twitch and he drops it onto his couch. He tries to pick it up again with much more success.

He's expecting Dylan to try something while his back is turned, though. He's giving him the opportunity.]
hunt4commonwealth: pensive[personal profile] hunt4commonwealth on November 26th, 2012 04:34 am (UTC)
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[And that comment, combined with the white stone does interesting things to his pulse. And that's another question answered.]

How're your lips and hands doing? [He says while he moves a few stones--with the final configuration exactly like it was when he started. He guesses Rhade probably heard a few quiet taps of stone on board. He'll see how long Rhade takes to determine that the board didn't actually change any. Cheating by not-cheating.]
Gaheris Rhade: rhade - blood on his hands[personal profile] truth_is_cold on November 26th, 2012 05:03 am (UTC)
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My lips are tingling and my hands are fumbling.

[He returns with two glasses and puts one down by Dylan. He figures it out quickly, from the slight tensing of his brow as he looks down at the board.

He doesn't remark on it as he sits, however.]
hunt4commonwealth: listening[personal profile] hunt4commonwealth on November 26th, 2012 05:17 am (UTC)
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Want me to kiss them better? [He takes Rhade's hands in his and meets his eyes steadily to let him know that although it was said light-heartedly, it's not a joke.]
Gaheris Rhade: rhade - wat?[personal profile] truth_is_cold on November 26th, 2012 05:28 am (UTC)
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[He's just spent the past twenty minutes or so gradually talking himself into thinking of Dylan as only a friend, but suddenly Dylan is looking at him and asking him with affectionate earnestness to kiss parts of him.]

My hands?

[The first question that comes out, and his swarthy skin might have managed to redden around the face a bit because it's so unexpected.]
hunt4commonwealth: friendly[personal profile] hunt4commonwealth on November 26th, 2012 05:52 am (UTC)
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[Dylan smiles. Rhade's expression when taken by surprise is something he rarely sees.]

Them too.



Gaheris Rhade: rhade - lulz[personal profile] truth_is_cold on November 26th, 2012 06:33 am (UTC)
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[Rhade proceeds to convince himself that this is an excellent maneuver on Dylan's part, turning his own flirtatiousness against him, and he smiles, before reaching out tipping his fingers under Dylan's chin.]

I judged too quickly, you're getting very good at this.
hunt4commonwealth: leaning over[personal profile] hunt4commonwealth on November 27th, 2012 02:02 am (UTC)
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[Just his luck that Rhade thinks he's scheming when he's not really. But he might as well go with the scheme by pretending that it's a scheme when it isn't. Pretending to be pretending to be coming on to Rhade? That sounds pretty Nietzschean to him.]

I'm glad I meet with your approval. I know that Nietzscheans don't give compliments lightly.

Gaheris Rhade: rhade - contemporary bitching[personal profile] truth_is_cold on November 27th, 2012 04:19 am (UTC)
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[Rhade's overconfidence will be the end of him again. But perhaps this time not such a bitter end.]

We know how to respect our opponents. But you won't be able to distract me so easily now that I know what you're up to.
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