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 Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2020 4:34 pm
“I am quite sure I had more sleep than you had! if you try and take the couch I can -and will- sit on you!” “If you want me to take it easy then you take the bed!” His chin jutted up with determination. Though it was about as intimidating as an angry sparrow. Holden just didn’t have ‘intimidating’ in him, not like his Brother. “Believe me, it will be very easy for me to sit on you and I shall have SO many opinions if you pick me up!”
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Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2020 6:01 pm
Jace snorted. "Come lay down on the couch." He held up the blanket and then gestured to the couch with it. "I'm going to sleep right there," he said, nodding towards the sofa with his pillow and blanket. "...But the more you fuss about it, the more you sound like you want to be picked up. Do I need to? I'm not built like your brother but you're birdlike enough, I know you weigh next to nothing. So, the longer you don't come and lay down, the longer you are depriving me from my much needed sleep--and then I'm going to tell Q that the bags under my eyes are all your fault for keeping me up."
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Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2020 7:17 pm
“…” Holden looked like they wanted to say more, but couldn’t find the words, finally, a blush spread across their cheeks and they puffed out their cheeks and huffed. “Cheat.” He said and stomped closer. “I was all set to argue, I don’t know… thank you.” He added leaning to bump a shoulder against Jace. “You know I’d never let you have any bags I couldn’t accessorize.”
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Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2020 7:47 pm
Jace liked to win arguments. All arguments. No matter how friendly they were. He wasn't able to hide his half smile--the smirk, despite it's best intentions.
He didn't mind the shoulder bump; if it were Xander he'd have given it back, double, but he was pretty sure that if he did that to Holden he'd wind up knocking him right to the floor. "Doesn't matter how good you make them look. Q already gave me a lecturing about needing to sleep more earlier this week, so she'll give you a scolding if you're enabling me. Now, get comfortable. You'll enjoy that much more than arguing with me. And if you're nice about it, maybe I will stop any weird monsters from getting you. You know how Destiny City is."
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Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2020 7:58 pm
Holden huffed but still moved to sit and make himself comfortable. He made a very determined pout about it, though he seemed just as pleased as he did put out. “It’s a good thing you’re cute, or I’d call my brother on you.” he huffed. Though even Holden knew far better than to go against the will of ‘Q’. “You’d stop them regardless, I trust you.” He couldn’t help but smile. “… I really did miss you, I wouldn’t have told just anyone about….everything you know.” He murmured. “Thank you for… knowing, me. Thank you….’
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Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2020 11:02 am
Jace suspected that Holden had only called him cute to fluster him, to tease him and distract from the sentimental statement that followed, and though he could feel his ears burning he just scoffed. He draped the blanket over Holden, mindful to make sure that it completely covered him.
"That's a silly thing to thank someone for. You're the one who decided I got to know you. So. Thank you for that."
Jace wasn't sappy. It was hard for him to open up in general, and hard for him to tell or show someone how much they meant to him--especially if he thought there was any chance his mother could find out and decide that he was compromised, or that they were softening him up.
"I missed you too. But you're back now. And better than ever?" he asked, crossing his arms over his chest as he looked down at Holden expectantly.
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Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2020 4:03 pm
Holden nodded, things were better than ever, they were more right than ever. “But… it’s not silly. Sometimes really knowing someone is the best gift you could give. Mmmmm this is so much nicer than the hotel blankets.” He snuggled into the blanket looking pleased. “Really though, I think it says a great deal about how well you’ll do at your job, this one or anything you want to do, knowing people is hard. But yes, yes things are better than ever, I’m so happy, I cried… It was almost embarrassing.” He laughed. “But it’s done and I’m so happy.”
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Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2020 7:47 pm
While Jace could imagine that crying would be embarrassing, he couldn't imagine Holden crying and being embarrassed. He was pretty sure that he wore his heart on his sleeve, and he had a greater emotional range than Jace could ever aspire to own.
"You shouldn't be embarrassed to be happy." He moved back to the sofa and curled up in it. "I'm happy for you," he said as he tucked himself under the comforter and shoved the pillow onto an armrest. "I'm glad you got to do it, and that your brother went out with you, and that you got to make a whole vacation out of it. And I'm glad you came back. I did miss you."
He fluffed the pillow just slightly and propped his chin up in the palm of his hand as he duck his elbow into the pillow to make himself comfortable. "Does this mean we're doing topless at the beach when summer rolls around?"
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Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2020 8:08 pm
“Yesssss,” Holden said with a wiggle of joy. “I mean, I don’t know… Yes, no…yes… absolutely.” He stumbled over what was apparently a series of small doubts. “It’s gonna leave a scar… that’s fine though. Right? It’s better than the alternative.” He nodded. “Yes, yes we’re doing it.” He nodded and shifted till he too was comfortable. “Someday… Someday you’re going with one of us on one of our crazy trips. Either me or Q, eventually you’re going to be out of reasons not to.” He smiled wistfully. “That or I’ll convince my Brother he needs to take you along for legal purposes so HE can negotiate with your mother and then we make it a vacation, I don’t know… do you think that would work? We need someone who’s actually a criminal mastermind…. that's what we need. Only like… at a safe distance, because of them being a criminal mastermind. In this city, they might turn up to be someone in one of those…costumes. If you ever get a costume I’d rather be the one to design it though, let me know if you decide to be like… vigilante lawyer okay?”
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Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2020 8:56 pm
"Wear some Hawaiian shirt you can keep unbuttoned if you're feeling self-conscious. But you'll be fine." Jace couldn't help but smile as Holden wiggled, and for a moment, his resting b***h face was replaced with a sleepy, genuine, half smile.
"Besides. Scars are cool. You can always come up with some story about how you fought off some weird sewer rat, if you're worried. But if anyone gives you a hard time, you know I'd make them eat dirt."
He would. Without a doubt. Legal issues aside, mother aside. He'd probably kill for Holden, or Q, or Xander, if it came down to it.
"...Whatever you do, though, just...stay away from criminal masterminds. I don't want you to get in over your head. And speaking of your head--keep ideas of me in costumes out of it. I don't care how good your are at making things. I'm not going to wear anything weird. Especially if you didn't make it."
Or Q didn't use some mind trick on him.
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Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2020 9:05 pm
“I will blame an accident involving me beating up my brother, sadly ending my wrestling career early and leaving me to be his support on social media,” Holden said after a thoughtful pause. “I am sure I can involve something to do with sewer rats too though… That’s probably a more believable option.” He laughed. “I will stay away from any and all known criminal masterminds if you will at least wear a costume of my design for Halloween? I know, I’m thinking ahead early but that's how you prepare a really -good- costume! Imagine… Pirate Jace… or…. hmmm… Well, I’ll need measurements from everyone regardless. It's one thing to do a shirt, it's another entirely if I need to make someone a corset.”
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Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2020 9:57 am
Jace tried to imagine any world where Holden could beat his brother and his eyes closed a bit tiredly. He almost laughed at the thought, but it was a little too easy to imagine Holden having a bad run in with some rats, and he didn't want to admit that the idea almost actually scared him.
It must have been the lack of sleep.
"...Wait, what are you talking about--a corset for who? You don't need one. You're all skin and bones, I'm surprised you didn't come back with sixty pounds of muscles. If my mom wouldn't kill me for wearing it, or disown me, it's negotiable. But you like dressing up more than I do."
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Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2020 10:07 am
“Men in corsets is VERY trendy! It’s not like shapewear is strictly for ladies, but it’s really good for your back too if done right!” Holden assured. “Makes a very handsome profile, You’d rock one if you’d be willing to try it! I’m sure I could sell your Mother on it.” “No pressure though, I promise, you just really would look good. It’s less about - dressing up as dressing in a way you have fun. I’ll find something we’ll all enjoy! That’s my goal. I’m pretty sure Q wants a cat woman costume, like…that latex one with the white stitches -and- the pointy claws. Scary… her and sharp objects are…” He shivered. “She’s amazing but scary.”
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Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2020 11:57 am
Jace's expression was a clear indication that he did not believe men in corsets was trendy in the slightest. "Maybe," he said, instead of outright arguing it. Maybe it was because he didn't know how to respond to the flattery. "...I don't want you to tell my mother, even if I do wind up wearing anything," he grumbled. "The last thing I want is for her to tell me she doesn't want you around for your fashion deviance. "
...Although, his back did hurt, and he was too tired to resist the urge to massage his spine and try and work out some of the stiffness.
"She's only scary when she wants to be. Q, not my mom. Mom's always scary. Are you going to make it for her?"
He fluffed his pillow a bit under his chin so he could just slightly prop himself up and watch Holden through half lidded eyes. "What would you want to be?"
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Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2020 12:31 pm
“The Catwoman outfit? Oh, yeah probably… I think the idea of her with a whip will keep almost anyone from starting anything. If she doesn’t start practicing with one the second I say I’ll make it for her I’d be VERY surprised.” He smiled. “I’m so going to show you pictures after we nap of men in corsets, I bet you’ll like them better then! It could even have a cut like a vest! “ “Hmmm… “ He paused and yawned, pondering what he might want to me. “I’m not sure,” he admitted. “Something elegant, Maybe I’ll pick something to go with one of you guys, partner costumes can be fun, not matching but…thematic. NOT wrestling.” He added.
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