IC Inbox - Seasons

[dealtinthebar]

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[legsfordays]

He didn't expect much, really, although Charlie had certainly helped him get his Hope's up a little bit.

Angel sighed and glanced over to Husk. "Why?"

[dealtinthebar]

"Because even if I don't have a clue where I stand, I know where you do. I'm not gonna act like this changes everything, but I'd rather know so I can treat it seriously than not and end up confused when I do something that hurts you."

That was the truth of it.

[legsfordays]

Angel sighed. This would have been so much easier if Husk just laughed in his face. Now, he had to deal with the weight in the pit of his stomach and the knowledge that he had no fucking idea where this could go.

"Ya ain't gonna hurt me. No more than I hurt myself already." Having feelings and all.

[dealtinthebar]

"You're putting a lot of faith in this old man."

If they hadn't connected as strongly as they have, he would have laughed. Said it was the worst attempt to get him in bed yet. Now? He had some stuff to figure out in his own time.

[legsfordays]

"You gave me something I haven't had in a long time." He said softly. "Hope that I could be... different. That I could be more than just some piece of shit who was only good for one thing."

Charlie had helped too, of course, but not quite like Husk had.

[dealtinthebar]

"Glad I could help."

Husk smiled. He wasn't optimistic about much of anything, but he was attached. They were a bunch of losers and misfits, but they were together and damn if he wasn't protective of them, Angel especially. Maybe because he was the youngest, maybe because they were the most alike. But it was there.

"Because you couldn't be, you ARE more."

[legsfordays]

Angel shrugged and started to unfurl himself and move from the couch.

"I need a drink."

[dealtinthebar]

"I'd join you if I didn't have work." Husk watched him move, considering for a moment before he spoke up again. "I could go in a bit early, so you can come with and have a drink there."

[legsfordays]

Angel's plan was to get absolutely smashed and forget he had just, potentially, made a huge mistake by confessing his feelings. Who did that anyway?

"Yeah. Sure." Why not do so near the guy he confessed to! Probably fine!

[dealtinthebar]

On the bright side, Husk wouldn't judge him for it and a good distraction might walk in the door? But mostly, he just didn't want to leave the spider alone with his feelings. Not like this anyway.

Husk stood as well and straightened his suspenders. "Then let's get outta here."

[legsfordays]

It was probably for the best, honestly. Alone in the apartment, Angel would probably get a lot more self destructive than he might with Husk around.

Angel nodded and grabbed his phone, heading out to follow Husk. He wasn't quite sure what to do now - playing it off would be pointless with how easily the bartender could read him.

[dealtinthebar]

"...I'm still thinking about that club, you know?"

Husk led the way to the nearest teleporter, opting to move the conversation into a mre comfortable direction. It took the pressure off of Angel, but didn't pretend the rest of the conversation hasn't happened. Just...he didn't want to seem like he was pulling away.