“Maybe you should’ve mentioned that before you ended up in this arrangement.” It wasn’t like he wanted this any more than she did.
“I did,” she growled, fingers going to her hip once more. She wasn’t armed, her grandmother had taken the guns, but it was habit more than anything. It made her current threats a little empty and she didn’t much care for that either.
“I guess? I mean, if you really want to?” he shrugged, blushing again as a sweet, shy smile curled his lip.
He couldn’t promise that he’d be any less awkward in his responses for a while, but as with everything, it would be a learning curve and at least he was enthusiastic enough to be open to the possibility of it.
“It’s cute when you blush,” she giggled, her own smile completely open and sincere.
He was definitely adorable, there was absolutely no denying that. But Lyri was beginning to realize she definitely had a type when it came to men. One he fit to a t.
“Depends on the work. If it’s important, maybe it’s more like a long list of accomplishments,” he countered, though he couldn’t argue with the early grave part.
“What good would it be if you ended up dying before you could finish what you’re trying to do?” she pointed out, knowing she sounded far too old for being so young.
[text; oz] Cousin Lyri isn’t mostly mortal. I’ve only got so much energy before I need a long nap.
[text; oz] Don’t be ridiciulous or I’m gonna stop admitting you were right at all ever.
[text; oz] No you’re not. You’re too soft and squishy to ever be that mean.
[text: Far] Cousin Lyri is also kind of crazy. Her and Ben both
[text: Far] Liar
[text: Far] I dunno, it’s pretty damn genetic. I mean, mom and dad are a fucking disaster. Our sisters are psychotic. Mom’s got a serial killer nephew who’s son killed his pregnant girlfriend….Genetic.
[text; oz] Even extroverts need some quiet nights in.
[text; oz]That’s debatable. You don’t /have/ to love your family.
[text; oz] But you’re not wrong about that and I guess I love you.
[text; oz] You can take one little vacation where we eat junk food all day.
[text: Far] Trying telling that to cousin Lyri
[text: Far] Okay, well, Casey doesn’t count.
[text: Far] See? I’m /always/ right
[text: Far] if I get fat, I’m gonna turn mean like Willow
[text; oz] Sometimes all I want is to watch movies on the couch and not leave the house.
[text; oz] Okay but do you my ETERNAL love? Are you confident in that?
[text; oz] Like you could ever actually get fat. I’m pretty sure you’re mostly muscle.
[text: Far] That’s the closest thing to an introvert statement you have ever made
[text: Far] Uh yeah? Sorta comes with the whole family bit?
[text: Far] And besides, we both know I’m your favorite
[text: Far] I work at staying pretty, thanks.
[text; oz] I’ve gone out the last four nights. I wanna stay home for at least today.
[text; oz] My eternal love and gratitude?
[text; oz] If you bring cookie dough, I’ll make the cookies and share them with you?
[text; oz] I still want ice-cream tho so. Cookies and ice-cream?
[text: Far] Uh huh, sure.
[text: Far] I’m your /brother/. I already have your love
[text: Far] Are you trying to get me fat?
[text; ???] I want ice-cream and attention but I don’t wanna leave the house.
[text; ???] Please come bring me some of both???
[text; ???] Lookit how cute I am and come love me.
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[text: Far] When did you become the homebody? I thought that was Casey’s thing?
[text: Far] What do I get out of this?
[text: Far] I am immune.
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