[closed] changing your strut when you know i'm behind you
Characters: Maxxie Oliver, Algernon Lacey
Location: Infirmary!
Time: Some point.
Content: Maxxie visits Algy.
Format: Action.
Warnings: UM shameless flirting. Such shameless flirting.
[ IS CURLED UP GRUMPILY IN A BED. shivering and coughing, and still a little tiny bit in denial about actually having pneumonia because that is preposterous. of course. ]
[WALKS IN a little bit grumpy from having to argue so much just to get in but he's the picture of health and no sick makeout buddy is going to change that. But he smiles a little guiltily when he sees Algy, pulling up a chair next to his bed.] Feeling any better?
[ starts slightly upon Maxxie's arrival, looking pleased and a bit frown-y about seeing him, sitting up a little awkwardly because ow joint pains. ] Maxxie! What on earth are you doing here- you're not sick, I hope! [ aaaavoiding his question a bit >>; ]
Nope. [Adjust his bag so it's sitting on his lap instead of awkwardly off his shoulder.] Came to see you, see how you're doing and all that.
[ tries to look ... as not sick as possible, rubbing at slightly red rimmed eyes. ] I could be better, but I suppose I could be worse as well, so there's that.
[Frowns.] I still feel a bit guilty about it. I mean, if we hadn't... or I hadn't... [I mean was any of that really unavoidable.] It's at least a bit my fault.
Good lord, laddie, don't beat yourself up about it! [ GRINS. ] It was the most adventurous thing I've done in a while, leaping out of a window, so I can't complain.
Wasn't too bad before that either. [Can't help but smirk there. Also doesn't seem to care that there are people everywhere they're all busy sleeping or being sick or something.]
That it certainly wasn't. [ still smiling, though his voice lowers slightly. ] If I had to do it over, I wouldn't change a thing, windows and all.
[Laughs bashfully. Knowing you're worth pneumonia is certainly an ego boost.] Must be boring in here though. Can't I do anything? Get you anything?
Not unless you can sneak me out of here, laddie. [ smiles ruefully. ]
I don't know if that's such a good idea. [No offense Algy but you don't look so good.]
Probably not. [ Rubs at his eyes again, leaning back on his pillows. ] I've had a blasted fever for several days now.
[Makes a noise of vague sympathy.] Are you taking anything? Medicine?
Can't really avoid the stuff here. The doctor says he wants to keep a "close eye" on me anyway.
That's probably a good thing. [Leans his elbow on the bed, his chin in his palm.] When you get out I promise we'll do something fun.
Is that so? [ his smile somehow manages to grow a little coy even though he's all sick and sniffley. ] I'll hold you to that.
Yeah. As long as your friend doesn't interrupt again. [Brushes Algy's arm with his fingers lightly.]
We might need to look into a... different location, maybe. [ raises eyebrows with faint amusement, eyes following the path of Maxxie's fingers ]
[Sighs, laying his hand flat on Algy's arm.] Have you got somewhere in mind, then?
You know the school better than I do. [ gives Maxxie a somewhat questioning look ]
Don't know it that well. [his turn to raise his eyebrows.] But I guess I could go looking. Don't know where I'd start, though.
Perhaps we might be able to find somewhere in the spur of the moment. [ tilts head to one side, trying to suppress one of his regular shivers but not really succeeding. ]
[Maxxie bites his lip, fully aware that this talk is going to go nowhere except maybe the shower later on so it might be best to stop. Also, Algy looks seriously uncomfortable what with the shivers and the general sick look.] When you get out. For now you've got to worry about getting better.
[ Being a professional tease, Algy isn't concerned with the direction of this conversation at all. ] I'm not worrying about anything, old bean, I'm sure I'll be right as rain in a few days. I'm made of stronger stuff, I'm quite sure of it.
Good, because I haven't even taken you out to a club yet. [Grins, confident that Algy will love clubs.]
Yes, we ought to recitfy that. I'm fairly keen on finding out what one of these clubs of yours is like! [ probably will if only because no one would actually notice him feeling Maxxie up like it's nobody's business ]
You'll like it. [Starts brushing his fingers along Algy's arm again.] The music might take a bit of getting used to, though.
Oh? What sort of music do these clubs have?
Mostly techno. The ones I went to were mostly techno, anyway. I went to one here and there was more hip hop stuff, but it's all good if you just want to dance. [Dancing is the most important part.]
... Techno? Hip hop? Sounds like a dance for rabbits if you ask me. [ COMPLETELY BEWILDERED. ]
[LAUGHS oh Algy you're so charming.] I'm sure you'll like it eventually.
[ STILL SORT OF LOST. ] Never hurts to give it a go, I suppose!
[Smiles goodness does he ever want to give Algy a kiss right now but he can't because. Well. Various reasons.] Are you sure you don't want a book or anything? I could get you some tea.
[ the feeling is mutual, Maxxie 8( ] [ smiles rather more fondly than he has done before. ] I could actually do very nicely with some tea. It'll be by far the most exciting thing I'll have had since being cooped up here.
I'll get you some then. [He gets out of his chair, looks around for a moment and then leans in to give Algy's forehead a very brief kiss.] Be right back. [Aaaand turns to go.]
[ ffffffffffffff you ] [ it is totally the fever that has made his cheeks go a little pink in response. totally. ]
[RETURNS a while later with two mugs of tea because why wouldn't he get some for himself as well. he loves tea.] Here you go.
I've said this before, and I'll say it again - it's terribly good of you to be such a nice lad about this all. [ wry smile ] I'm not really that much fun when I'm confined to bed.
Well, I'm not just about having fun, you know. [Grins.] Just mostly.
[ laughs, quietly. ] If ever you get sick, I'll do my bit and bring you tea as well, as long as you show me how to use your modern kettles.
Ah, they're easy. And I don't get sick. Like, ever. [So so confident.]
Considering how often you pop up here, I'm willing to bet that won't last! [ griiiiiins ]
Does that mean I should stop visiting, then? [More grinning.]
Well, I didn't say that... [ moves his leg slightly to nudge Maxxie gently ]
[goodness stop being so endearing Algy Maxxie might just have to crawl into your bed and snuggle with you.] Good. Because I wouldn't.
[ NUDGES HIM FOR GOOD MEASURE ] Glad to hear it. You make for good company - though I would feel terrible if you got sick because of me.
Relax, I'm taking precautionary vitamins and stuff. [NUDGES BACK A LITTLE.]
[ Raises his brows! ] Vitamins to stop you getting colds? Now if only someone gave me some of those before this happened! [ nudgenudge ]
I would have but I didn't know you were going to dive into a snowbank! [extra forceful nudge in return.]
That wasn't my fault either! [ grins, rolling slightly in the bed and giving him an equally strong nudge. how old are these two anyway. ] If someone hadn't been such a distraction I might have left earlier.
[eight years old at best.] I told you to leave and everything! [it's turned into a soft shoving now.] I wasn't trying to distract you. [this is a lie.]
[ SNORTS ] Of course not. [ Tries to be deadpan. ] I suppose you'd like to think it's more of a natural charm, eh?
Sounds about right. [and now his hand is on Algy's leg, his thumb brushing the sheets in little circles.]
[ shiiiivers and this time not because of the illness. ] You're a distraction through and through.
[lowers his voice just a touch.] I'd apologise but I have a feeling you like that about me.
I think I might do, even if it gets me into trouble or makes me leap into snowdrifts. [ smiiiles coyly ]
[man IT IS REALLY TOO BAD YOU ARE CONFINED TO THIS BED.] Well, hopefully we can cut down on both of those things as time goes on.
Hopefully. [ Says this emphatically, with a laugh that turns into a bit of a cough. ]
[immediately looks a little worried.] Are you alright?
Absolutely fine. [ waves his hand. ] Laughing and I just don't really get on at the moment. [ :'| ]
Well I'll try to be less amusing, then. [joking just a little, but he really is worred.]
[ touches his hand gently. ] Very thoughful of you, but a cough here and there won't be the end of me. ]
Still doesn't sound like much fun. [pouts]
That it isn't, but it just means that we'll need to make up for lost time when I'm better. [ smiiiiiles ]
[maxxie didn't even set him up for that one IT'S GOOD TO KNOW ALGY'S ON THE SAME PAGE ALL THE TIME.] I guess so. [sips his tea.]
[ it's a good page to be on. ] [ another gently nudge with his foot, and he too starts to sip at his tea. ]
[that it is] So you haven't talked to Pietro, have you? Guess not - he probably doesn't come in here.
I haven't seen him a single time since you two dropped me off in here. [ shrugs. ]
He, uh... [this probably isn't the best time to tell Algy they were photographed cuddling in bed together.] I don't really get along with him all that well.
I can't blame you, he's a little... well, he's not the most polite chap. [ trying to be vaguely diplomatic >>; ] [ .............. ] I- I hope he didn't find our- err, position, too questionable. When he came in before.
He kind of... [well how's he supposed to stop himself now.] Don't blow anything up. [holds up his hand in warning.] He took pictures. While we were sleeping. I don't know what he plans to do with them but...
[ ......................... ] [ SORRY, MAXXIE, A LIGHTBULB IN THE CORRIDOR HAS JUST GONE POOF. ] I- sorry? [ falters somewhat. ] He took- pictures?
[aaaaaaah HE TOLD YOU NOT TO DO THAT.] [flinches quite visibly.] We'll get it all sorted out when you're better. I can try and convince him to delete them, but that might make it worse...
....... nerrrehgjkg sinks down in the bed, speechless. ]
I'm sorry! He's a jerk. But we probably shouldn't have been... I mean, not that it was our fault or anything. [please don't be angry with me ;o;]
[ he's not angry with you, Maxxie, just himself 8( ] It's- it's alright. [ does look rather troubled. ] We'll figure this out - I don't mean to... insult the fact that it's alright for you to be open about this, but I- well, I don't want Biggles to know about this, really. I can barely get my head around this, I don't even know how he would. [ sdfkldf slightly helpless look. ]
I know, that's why I don't want to... [bites his lip, looking for the words] set him off or anything. It's fine if you're not ready.
I'm not sure if I'll ever be ready for it, laddie, but I appreciate the concern anyway. It's just a very, very big difference to what I'm used to.
[maxxie can't say he quite understands that because he's never known anything different than what he's used to but he's trying.] Well, I'm not gonna... push you into anything you don't want to do.
Thank you for understanding, old boy. [ gives him a small smile. ] I didn't mean to put you in such an odd position.
It's alright. I've known other guys that didn't want to... just... [not this much at all. he's never really been with any guy this much it's all so new.]
I ... I think I can get used to it, eventually. It'll just take some time. There's something a bit alarming about going from one time where I'd get arrested for doing this, and another where it's alright to even admit it aloud.
Well, there's still some people who think we should all be locked up, but there aren't really that many of them around and... we even have parades and support groups and stuff. I've never been to one. Parade or support group.
[ ... well that's comforting. ] I- see. I see. [ this is somewhat baffling o.o kind of ... great but baffling ]
I just... want you to know it's different now.
I understand that. [ brushes his fingers against his hand again, gently. ] Again, I have to say thank you for it.
[smiles softly.] I should probably let you sleep or something.
Sleeping, old son, is all that I've been doing for the past couple of days. [ 8') ]
You still look kinda tired. [goes back to the thumb circles on Algy's leg]
[ laughs softly. ] Most likely because I am. I've been so tired that I can't even tell when I'm not anymore, I don't think.
That... sounds awful. [tact. maxxie has none.]
[ SNORTS. ] Can't say it's fun, no. [ omg you. so cute. ]
I hope you get better soon. Not just 'cause... you know... but it must be horrible stuck in this bed all day.
I will be better soon. [ smiiiiles warmly at him. ] You shouldn't worry so much about me.
Can't help it. [sheepish grin.]
Location: Infirmary!
Time: Some point.
Content: Maxxie visits Algy.
Format: Action.
Warnings: UM shameless flirting. Such shameless flirting.
[ IS CURLED UP GRUMPILY IN A BED. shivering and coughing, and still a little tiny bit in denial about actually having pneumonia because that is preposterous. of course. ]
[WALKS IN a little bit grumpy from having to argue so much just to get in but he's the picture of health and no sick makeout buddy is going to change that. But he smiles a little guiltily when he sees Algy, pulling up a chair next to his bed.] Feeling any better?
[ starts slightly upon Maxxie's arrival, looking pleased and a bit frown-y about seeing him, sitting up a little awkwardly because ow joint pains. ] Maxxie! What on earth are you doing here- you're not sick, I hope! [ aaaavoiding his question a bit >>; ]
Nope. [Adjust his bag so it's sitting on his lap instead of awkwardly off his shoulder.] Came to see you, see how you're doing and all that.
[ tries to look ... as not sick as possible, rubbing at slightly red rimmed eyes. ] I could be better, but I suppose I could be worse as well, so there's that.
[Frowns.] I still feel a bit guilty about it. I mean, if we hadn't... or I hadn't... [I mean was any of that really unavoidable.] It's at least a bit my fault.
Good lord, laddie, don't beat yourself up about it! [ GRINS. ] It was the most adventurous thing I've done in a while, leaping out of a window, so I can't complain.
Wasn't too bad before that either. [Can't help but smirk there. Also doesn't seem to care that there are people everywhere they're all busy sleeping or being sick or something.]
That it certainly wasn't. [ still smiling, though his voice lowers slightly. ] If I had to do it over, I wouldn't change a thing, windows and all.
[Laughs bashfully. Knowing you're worth pneumonia is certainly an ego boost.] Must be boring in here though. Can't I do anything? Get you anything?
Not unless you can sneak me out of here, laddie. [ smiles ruefully. ]
I don't know if that's such a good idea. [No offense Algy but you don't look so good.]
Probably not. [ Rubs at his eyes again, leaning back on his pillows. ] I've had a blasted fever for several days now.
[Makes a noise of vague sympathy.] Are you taking anything? Medicine?
Can't really avoid the stuff here. The doctor says he wants to keep a "close eye" on me anyway.
That's probably a good thing. [Leans his elbow on the bed, his chin in his palm.] When you get out I promise we'll do something fun.
Is that so? [ his smile somehow manages to grow a little coy even though he's all sick and sniffley. ] I'll hold you to that.
Yeah. As long as your friend doesn't interrupt again. [Brushes Algy's arm with his fingers lightly.]
We might need to look into a... different location, maybe. [ raises eyebrows with faint amusement, eyes following the path of Maxxie's fingers ]
[Sighs, laying his hand flat on Algy's arm.] Have you got somewhere in mind, then?
You know the school better than I do. [ gives Maxxie a somewhat questioning look ]
Don't know it that well. [his turn to raise his eyebrows.] But I guess I could go looking. Don't know where I'd start, though.
Perhaps we might be able to find somewhere in the spur of the moment. [ tilts head to one side, trying to suppress one of his regular shivers but not really succeeding. ]
[Maxxie bites his lip, fully aware that this talk is going to go nowhere except maybe the shower later on so it might be best to stop. Also, Algy looks seriously uncomfortable what with the shivers and the general sick look.] When you get out. For now you've got to worry about getting better.
[ Being a professional tease, Algy isn't concerned with the direction of this conversation at all. ] I'm not worrying about anything, old bean, I'm sure I'll be right as rain in a few days. I'm made of stronger stuff, I'm quite sure of it.
Good, because I haven't even taken you out to a club yet. [Grins, confident that Algy will love clubs.]
Yes, we ought to recitfy that. I'm fairly keen on finding out what one of these clubs of yours is like! [ probably will if only because no one would actually notice him feeling Maxxie up like it's nobody's business ]
You'll like it. [Starts brushing his fingers along Algy's arm again.] The music might take a bit of getting used to, though.
Oh? What sort of music do these clubs have?
Mostly techno. The ones I went to were mostly techno, anyway. I went to one here and there was more hip hop stuff, but it's all good if you just want to dance. [Dancing is the most important part.]
... Techno? Hip hop? Sounds like a dance for rabbits if you ask me. [ COMPLETELY BEWILDERED. ]
[LAUGHS oh Algy you're so charming.] I'm sure you'll like it eventually.
[ STILL SORT OF LOST. ] Never hurts to give it a go, I suppose!
[Smiles goodness does he ever want to give Algy a kiss right now but he can't because. Well. Various reasons.] Are you sure you don't want a book or anything? I could get you some tea.
[ the feeling is mutual, Maxxie 8( ] [ smiles rather more fondly than he has done before. ] I could actually do very nicely with some tea. It'll be by far the most exciting thing I'll have had since being cooped up here.
I'll get you some then. [He gets out of his chair, looks around for a moment and then leans in to give Algy's forehead a very brief kiss.] Be right back. [Aaaand turns to go.]
[ ffffffffffffff you ] [ it is totally the fever that has made his cheeks go a little pink in response. totally. ]
[RETURNS a while later with two mugs of tea because why wouldn't he get some for himself as well. he loves tea.] Here you go.
I've said this before, and I'll say it again - it's terribly good of you to be such a nice lad about this all. [ wry smile ] I'm not really that much fun when I'm confined to bed.
Well, I'm not just about having fun, you know. [Grins.] Just mostly.
[ laughs, quietly. ] If ever you get sick, I'll do my bit and bring you tea as well, as long as you show me how to use your modern kettles.
Ah, they're easy. And I don't get sick. Like, ever. [So so confident.]
Considering how often you pop up here, I'm willing to bet that won't last! [ griiiiiins ]
Does that mean I should stop visiting, then? [More grinning.]
Well, I didn't say that... [ moves his leg slightly to nudge Maxxie gently ]
[goodness stop being so endearing Algy Maxxie might just have to crawl into your bed and snuggle with you.] Good. Because I wouldn't.
[ NUDGES HIM FOR GOOD MEASURE ] Glad to hear it. You make for good company - though I would feel terrible if you got sick because of me.
Relax, I'm taking precautionary vitamins and stuff. [NUDGES BACK A LITTLE.]
[ Raises his brows! ] Vitamins to stop you getting colds? Now if only someone gave me some of those before this happened! [ nudgenudge ]
I would have but I didn't know you were going to dive into a snowbank! [extra forceful nudge in return.]
That wasn't my fault either! [ grins, rolling slightly in the bed and giving him an equally strong nudge. how old are these two anyway. ] If someone hadn't been such a distraction I might have left earlier.
[eight years old at best.] I told you to leave and everything! [it's turned into a soft shoving now.] I wasn't trying to distract you. [this is a lie.]
[ SNORTS ] Of course not. [ Tries to be deadpan. ] I suppose you'd like to think it's more of a natural charm, eh?
Sounds about right. [and now his hand is on Algy's leg, his thumb brushing the sheets in little circles.]
[ shiiiivers and this time not because of the illness. ] You're a distraction through and through.
[lowers his voice just a touch.] I'd apologise but I have a feeling you like that about me.
I think I might do, even if it gets me into trouble or makes me leap into snowdrifts. [ smiiiles coyly ]
[man IT IS REALLY TOO BAD YOU ARE CONFINED TO THIS BED.] Well, hopefully we can cut down on both of those things as time goes on.
Hopefully. [ Says this emphatically, with a laugh that turns into a bit of a cough. ]
[immediately looks a little worried.] Are you alright?
Absolutely fine. [ waves his hand. ] Laughing and I just don't really get on at the moment. [ :'| ]
Well I'll try to be less amusing, then. [joking just a little, but he really is worred.]
[ touches his hand gently. ] Very thoughful of you, but a cough here and there won't be the end of me. ]
Still doesn't sound like much fun. [pouts]
That it isn't, but it just means that we'll need to make up for lost time when I'm better. [ smiiiiiles ]
[maxxie didn't even set him up for that one IT'S GOOD TO KNOW ALGY'S ON THE SAME PAGE ALL THE TIME.] I guess so. [sips his tea.]
[ it's a good page to be on. ] [ another gently nudge with his foot, and he too starts to sip at his tea. ]
[that it is] So you haven't talked to Pietro, have you? Guess not - he probably doesn't come in here.
I haven't seen him a single time since you two dropped me off in here. [ shrugs. ]
He, uh... [this probably isn't the best time to tell Algy they were photographed cuddling in bed together.] I don't really get along with him all that well.
I can't blame you, he's a little... well, he's not the most polite chap. [ trying to be vaguely diplomatic >>; ] [ .............. ] I- I hope he didn't find our- err, position, too questionable. When he came in before.
He kind of... [well how's he supposed to stop himself now.] Don't blow anything up. [holds up his hand in warning.] He took pictures. While we were sleeping. I don't know what he plans to do with them but...
[ ......................... ] [ SORRY, MAXXIE, A LIGHTBULB IN THE CORRIDOR HAS JUST GONE POOF. ] I- sorry? [ falters somewhat. ] He took- pictures?
[aaaaaaah HE TOLD YOU NOT TO DO THAT.] [flinches quite visibly.] We'll get it all sorted out when you're better. I can try and convince him to delete them, but that might make it worse...
....... nerrrehgjkg sinks down in the bed, speechless. ]
I'm sorry! He's a jerk. But we probably shouldn't have been... I mean, not that it was our fault or anything. [please don't be angry with me ;o;]
[ he's not angry with you, Maxxie, just himself 8( ] It's- it's alright. [ does look rather troubled. ] We'll figure this out - I don't mean to... insult the fact that it's alright for you to be open about this, but I- well, I don't want Biggles to know about this, really. I can barely get my head around this, I don't even know how he would. [ sdfkldf slightly helpless look. ]
I know, that's why I don't want to... [bites his lip, looking for the words] set him off or anything. It's fine if you're not ready.
I'm not sure if I'll ever be ready for it, laddie, but I appreciate the concern anyway. It's just a very, very big difference to what I'm used to.
[maxxie can't say he quite understands that because he's never known anything different than what he's used to but he's trying.] Well, I'm not gonna... push you into anything you don't want to do.
Thank you for understanding, old boy. [ gives him a small smile. ] I didn't mean to put you in such an odd position.
It's alright. I've known other guys that didn't want to... just... [not this much at all. he's never really been with any guy this much it's all so new.]
I ... I think I can get used to it, eventually. It'll just take some time. There's something a bit alarming about going from one time where I'd get arrested for doing this, and another where it's alright to even admit it aloud.
Well, there's still some people who think we should all be locked up, but there aren't really that many of them around and... we even have parades and support groups and stuff. I've never been to one. Parade or support group.
[ ... well that's comforting. ] I- see. I see. [ this is somewhat baffling o.o kind of ... great but baffling ]
I just... want you to know it's different now.
I understand that. [ brushes his fingers against his hand again, gently. ] Again, I have to say thank you for it.
[smiles softly.] I should probably let you sleep or something.
Sleeping, old son, is all that I've been doing for the past couple of days. [ 8') ]
You still look kinda tired. [goes back to the thumb circles on Algy's leg]
[ laughs softly. ] Most likely because I am. I've been so tired that I can't even tell when I'm not anymore, I don't think.
That... sounds awful. [tact. maxxie has none.]
[ SNORTS. ] Can't say it's fun, no. [ omg you. so cute. ]
I hope you get better soon. Not just 'cause... you know... but it must be horrible stuck in this bed all day.
I will be better soon. [ smiiiiles warmly at him. ] You shouldn't worry so much about me.
Can't help it. [sheepish grin.]