[Alex had been as surprised as the rest of his party to hear that they'd been in the tunnels for nearly a months' time when it had only felt like a few hours while they were walking around in them
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Well, next full moon we'll be prepared, so that it won't happen again. And I can try to help with Sollux and Isabella to help them to understand.
[Bryn sounds so earnest as she puts her free hand on Alex's, gives it a squeeze.]
You see, there's something I've...I've wanted to tell you. I don't know if it will help you any but I'd like to try.
[Okay. She could do this. She could tell him her secret and...and it would be okay. Alex was her friend and he was like her. Sort of. Enough that it would be okay. Bryn looked around the otherwise empty kitchen once before leaning in ever so slightly.]
But you...you have to keep it quiet. Just...for now. I want to tell people myself, not have it spread around. Do you understand?
[Alex can't help the smile that warms his expression at her words.]
Thanks, Bryn .. seriously. I think Sollux and Isabella will be okay, they just need time .. And I need to be able to actually talk to Isabella. We bumped into each other at the festival, but it was right after the attack and things just weren't good. [He laughs softly, and without much amusement.] And then I got stuck in the tunnels for a whole damned month ..
[He then trails off as she continues, her words making him focus on her.]
I'm here for you, Bryn .. Whatever you tell me stays between us unless you say otherwise.
[He holds up two fingers on his right hand.]
Scout's honor. [He searches her face, brows drawing in slightly.] What's wrong .. are you okay?
[A small lump grew in her throat. This was hard. This was the first time she had told anyone and Bryn couldn't help but remember the panic of the first night she'd shifted, hearing what her parents planned to do, who they planned to give her over to. It was so hard to get past it so when she spoke, the words came out quietly.]
[Alex watches her curiously, his concern abated at least a little when she assures him that she is alright. Then comes a wave of nervousness and he finds himself shifting slightly from foot to foot as he watches her.
It's her words that cause everything to fall still and silent, his eyes widening just a bit. His mouth falls open and he stands there, stunned, as several pieces seem to fall into place all at the same time.]
You? You're .. [His mouth shuts with a click and then he feels himself grinning, unable to help himself.]
You're a cat, aren't you? Of some kind .. I kept telling myself it was because you were hanging around me, but it wasn't .. it was just you.
Sorry for the delay, bb .. life was hectic on my days off :\allthesame2meAugust 17 2011, 18:29:43 UTC
[Alex's grin can only widen and he lifts a hand to scratch the back of his head, looking a bit embarrassed. His eyes flit back to her and he looks pleased.]
Let's just say that the old sniffer is not the best of my enhanced senses, but it's never let me down.
But more of that later! Right now, we've things of far larger interest, mm?
[He takes a step back and looks her up and down, as if getting the first look.]
Yep .. yep .. Look like you'll get by just fine in that regard. [His gaze and grin is clearly amused, and there is no anger whatsoever in his tone when he continues.]
I don't blame you for keeping it to yourself for so long, but you must have been fit to burst over it!
Nooo problem, been tagging slowly anyway |DbrynkittenAugust 19 2011, 02:11:39 UTC
[Bryn watches Alex curiously, and with some confusion as he starts looking her her over and...talking to himself.]
I'll get by fine in what regard...?
[Her lips pressed together and to the side, but they relaxed after a moment into a small smile.]
It was something I wanted to speak about but...I've...I've been in hiding the last three years, so it took some time to feel comfortable coming out with it. Even to someone who I thought would understand.
No worries! I'm finding missed tags right now and facepalming so hard.allthesame2meAugust 19 2011, 15:04:14 UTC
[Alex chuckles at her question, shaking his head with a smooth grin.]
I was teasing you, love.
[His own head tilts slightly to one side as she tells him that she's been hiding this for years.]
It's okay, Bryn, honestly. I can't judge you on your decision to be careful about telling anyone .. [He winks, smile warming.] Even if that someone is me. [Then the smile fades a bit and he studies her curiously.]
If you don't mind my asking, why did you have to hide it?
[Someone sounds a bit panicked, even though she can see him clearly through the journal's video function.]
I haven't seen anyone from staff either. I've heard nothing of where they are or when they'll be back...
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[Bryn sounds so earnest as she puts her free hand on Alex's, gives it a squeeze.]
You see, there's something I've...I've wanted to tell you. I don't know if it will help you any but I'd like to try.
[Okay. She could do this. She could tell him her secret and...and it would be okay. Alex was her friend and he was like her. Sort of. Enough that it would be okay. Bryn looked around the otherwise empty kitchen once before leaning in ever so slightly.]
But you...you have to keep it quiet. Just...for now. I want to tell people myself, not have it spread around. Do you understand?
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Thanks, Bryn .. seriously. I think Sollux and Isabella will be okay, they just need time .. And I need to be able to actually talk to Isabella. We bumped into each other at the festival, but it was right after the attack and things just weren't good. [He laughs softly, and without much amusement.] And then I got stuck in the tunnels for a whole damned month ..
[He then trails off as she continues, her words making him focus on her.]
I'm here for you, Bryn .. Whatever you tell me stays between us unless you say otherwise.
[He holds up two fingers on his right hand.]
Scout's honor. [He searches her face, brows drawing in slightly.] What's wrong .. are you okay?
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Nothing's wrong I'm fine, Alex. Honest. I'm just...
[A small lump grew in her throat. This was hard. This was the first time she had told anyone and Bryn couldn't help but remember the panic of the first night she'd shifted, hearing what her parents planned to do, who they planned to give her over to. It was so hard to get past it so when she spoke, the words came out quietly.]
I'm...I'm a shapeshifter.
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It's her words that cause everything to fall still and silent, his eyes widening just a bit. His mouth falls open and he stands there, stunned, as several pieces seem to fall into place all at the same time.]
You? You're .. [His mouth shuts with a click and then he feels himself grinning, unable to help himself.]
You're a cat, aren't you? Of some kind .. I kept telling myself it was because you were hanging around me, but it wasn't .. it was just you.
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Bryn's eyes widened as he asked if she was a cat.]
I...I am a cat. A cougar. How did you...I can't smell things nearly as well when I'm human. You could smell it on me?
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Let's just say that the old sniffer is not the best of my enhanced senses, but it's never let me down.
But more of that later! Right now, we've things of far larger interest, mm?
[He takes a step back and looks her up and down, as if getting the first look.]
Yep .. yep .. Look like you'll get by just fine in that regard. [His gaze and grin is clearly amused, and there is no anger whatsoever in his tone when he continues.]
I don't blame you for keeping it to yourself for so long, but you must have been fit to burst over it!
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I'll get by fine in what regard...?
[Her lips pressed together and to the side, but they relaxed after a moment into a small smile.]
It was something I wanted to speak about but...I've...I've been in hiding the last three years, so it took some time to feel comfortable coming out with it. Even to someone who I thought would understand.
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I was teasing you, love.
[His own head tilts slightly to one side as she tells him that she's been hiding this for years.]
It's okay, Bryn, honestly. I can't judge you on your decision to be careful about telling anyone .. [He winks, smile warming.] Even if that someone is me. [Then the smile fades a bit and he studies her curiously.]
If you don't mind my asking, why did you have to hide it?
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