To Those in the Know

[suave_thomas]

Tomorrow we're going to try to bring Mary back. Spectre's going on tour soon, and James will need someone to stay with him, and I can't. Who better than his mother? I hope that I'll still be here, but her presence may negate any need for me to be here, and if that is the case, I won't be around for a few weeks. I will be back. Spectre's going to come make sure I'm there right away, and if anything's awry, we know where to look. Sacrifice isn't getting me twice.

It was really wonderful to see you all again. I wish I didn't have to go. I love you.

Comments

[slinkster-ghoul.livejournal.com]

Already!?

[suave-thomas.livejournal.com]

I've been here three weeks. I wish it wasn't the case, Stephie. But I won't be out of reach this time.

[slinkster-ghoul.livejournal.com]

But what if you are?

[suave-thomas.livejournal.com]

Spectre's going to make sure I'm not. If I am, he'll send Rolf after Sacrifice. And she doesn't stand a chance against him. I'll be alright.

[slinkster-ghoul.livejournal.com]

And you'll be back soon. A few weeks, right?

[suave-thomas.livejournal.com]

Just a few weeks. Absolutely.

[slinkster-ghoul.livejournal.com]

I can probably manage a few weeks.

SCREENED

[suave-thomas.livejournal.com]

Stephie...

I can try to stay.

Re: SCREENED

[slinkster-ghoul.livejournal.com]

No. That's stupid. It'll hurt. I don't want you to hurt.

Re: SCREENED

[suave-thomas.livejournal.com]

But I would.

It doesn't hurt yet. You can't say things like 'I can probably manage' and not have me panic. Stephie...what can I do to help?

Re: SCREENED

[slinkster-ghoul.livejournal.com]

Well I can't tell you "I can totally manage, no problem, it's easy" because Charon is gone and you're going and Spectre and Deirdre and even Flynn are going on tour and everyone else in my fucking life has huge other things to deal with right now and probably for always. So I'm just being honest. I can probably manage. That's better than begging you to stay till it hurts.

Re: SCREENED

[suave-thomas.livejournal.com]

I didn't want you to lie, Stephie. You were honest with me, so I was honest back. That's all. You don't have to be defensive. Not with me.

Is there anything I can do? You know Mary will be here. She loves Marie.

Re: SCREENED

[slinkster-ghoul.livejournal.com]

I don't know if there's anything to do you haven't already done. Thomas I don't know how I would have made it through these last few weeks without you. Getting you back, knowing you were okay, that was... huge. I was sure you were gone forever. I was trying to figure out how to live in a world where you were gone forever. and then you were back, and it was like fgbndagjkfda.

Just come back in a few weeks, that's all you can do for me. Just come back.

Re: SCREENED

[suave-thomas.livejournal.com]

Alright, Stephie. I'll come back. And I'm glad you didn't have to learn how to live like that.

I love you, Stephie. Want to go for a jog before we try to bring Mary back?

Re: SCREENED

[slinkster-ghoul.livejournal.com]

Yes, a long one. I'll race you, all the way around the park. I need to get speedier.

I love you too.

Re: SCREENED

[suave-thomas.livejournal.com]

You're on.

[in-spectre-mors.livejournal.com]

I love you, Thomas. I truly hope you get to spend some time with Mary before you go. You more than deserve it.

And I will never let Sacrifice get her grubby hands on you again. You have my word.

[suave-thomas.livejournal.com]

So do I. Fuck I miss her. It's been three months now. Three months. And I can't talk to her, so I don't know how she is and I worry :(

I know, Babe. I trust you.

[in-spectre-mors.livejournal.com]

It's a terribly long time. I hate that you have to miss her so. But I'll always be willing to check on her when you want me to. Any time. I know it's not the same, but the option is always there.

I love that you trust me, Thomas. The same is always true for you.

[suave-thomas.livejournal.com]

Just tell her I love her and I hope to see her soon? Make sure she's not unhappy?

[in-spectre-mors.livejournal.com]

Absolutely, Thomas. Believe me, I'd be inclined to do that even without your asking. She's family to me, too.

[suave-thomas.livejournal.com]

Are you going now? Will you ask her now?

Or, to be less impatient: I think you're pretty.

[in-spectre-mors.livejournal.com]

I went and did it after my last comment, actually. And yes: she's doing fine up there, and hasn't seen hide nor hair of Sacrifice, which is very well indeed. She said to tell you she loves you, and that she's very much looking forward to coming down here to spend time with her family. And that she is desperately eager to see you. Her emphasis. She misses you terribly, but she's very happy to see you safe and well.

And I think you're pretty as well, Thomas!

[suave-thomas.livejournal.com]

I'm bloody well desperate too, goddammit. He said to his husband. Thank you, Babe. Thank you so much. I'm so glad she's okay!!

I'm glad!

[in-spectre-mors.livejournal.com]

You're very welcome, Thomas. And I'm very glad that you know it's okay to say to your husband!

[suave-thomas.livejournal.com]

I am well aware I could say anything to you.

Thank you for that.

[in-spectre-mors.livejournal.com]

You're always welcome, my love.

[demon-svetlana.livejournal.com]

I'll miss you :( But at least you'll be back soon this time!

[suave-thomas.livejournal.com]

I certainly will. And I'll miss you too, but I'll be able to watch over you!

[demon-svetlana.livejournal.com]

Yay! I'll blow you kisses!

[suave-thomas.livejournal.com]

I love it when you do. Know I blow them back!

[demon-svetlana.livejournal.com]

That makes me very happy :)

[suave-thomas.livejournal.com]

Oh good!!

[demon-svetlana.livejournal.com]

:D

[empress-tasha.livejournal.com]

You'll come round to say goodbye, yes? Before Mary comes?

[suave-thomas.livejournal.com]

Of course I will, Tasha.

I know you and Peter would give me something to think about if I didn't.

[empress-tasha.livejournal.com]

We'd be holding up placards, because we know you'd be able to read them.

[suave-thomas.livejournal.com]

Hah!! Do that anyway!

[empress-tasha.livejournal.com]

Okay! We shall be arty together.

[suave-thomas.livejournal.com]

Draw me naughty pictures!!

[empress-tasha.livejournal.com]

I'll make Dad blush!

[suave-thomas.livejournal.com]

And I'll giggle from afar!

[empress-tasha.livejournal.com]

An excellent plan!