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wylan van eck ([personal profile] kidgloved) wrote2021-05-09 10:01 am

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triggerguard: (Drinking from a paper cup)

[personal profile] triggerguard 2021-10-24 05:45 pm (UTC)(link)
He hadn't expected the door to open, or for Wylan to be right behind it, his own hand poised to knock. It's not hard to notice the way Wylan tenses, likely not expecting anyone to be on the other side of the door either, or the fear that seems to flit across his features in that split second before recognition comes in. Shit.

Even more noticeable were the scars tracing their way up Wylan's neck, ending just under his jaw. Whatever had been chasing them couldn't have left those--he wouldn't ask what did that to him, there were too many possible answers. And Jesper...Jesper wasn't sure he wanted to know.

He doesn't answer his question. He's left staring for a moment, taking in Wylan's presence and the fact that he was there, solid and real--a bit more broken and scarred than Jesper would have ever wanted him to be in this place, but here. "Wylan..." It's a choked sound, heavy with relief and other twisted, tangled emotions. There's a beat of hesitation, thoughtful in not wanting to startle the other boy, but then he's moving forward and bundling Wylan up in his arms. "I'm sorry. I'm sorry..."
triggerguard: (It scares me half to death)

[personal profile] triggerguard 2021-10-24 06:07 pm (UTC)(link)
Jesper almost lets go when he feels Wylan tense--almost, but he can't quite bring himself to want to. And then Wylan relaxes, pushes closer; he can breathe and hold on just a little tighter.

There are whispers that it isn't his fault, but that's not going to erase the guilt that sicks heavy in his chest. It isn't going to get rid of the memory of those screams, of turning in the lobby and not finding him there and knowing what happened beyond that door. He says nothing of that, only nods and tries to hide the grief as Wylan pulls back to look him in the eye.

"It's...better, but not okay." He admits quietly. He reaches up with one hand to cup Wylan's face, fingers tracing over scars that extend just a bit higher than the rest at his throat. "I tried to find you..."
triggerguard: (Standing on the cliff face)

[personal profile] triggerguard 2021-10-24 07:18 pm (UTC)(link)
"You know I was going to look regardless." He replies softly, drawing his hand away from Wylan's face to settle back near his waist. He saw the reaction the touch brought, and he remembers how it felt to have the scar he used to bear pointed out. He was certain there was something they could do about those--though it might mean another visit with Kavinsky if he didn't have enough on hand.

Worthwhile debt, in his opinion, if it kept Wylan from looking like that every time he touched him.

"But you're right...We should focus on where we are." Focus on something that didn't have either of them dead in the halls of this damned hotel. "I'm starting to think we should consider moving. For the record."
triggerguard: (You're putting up your armor)

[personal profile] triggerguard 2021-10-24 07:30 pm (UTC)(link)
"I don't think it will either. It wasn't why I brought it up." He isn't a fool enough to think they'd be safe if they went out into the town and set up in one of the houses out there. Dangers seemed to follow wherever you went in Hell, and that wasn't going to change with an address.

He glances down the hall, keenly aware that they were still in the open doorway of Wylan's suite. He gently nudges the other boy back into the entry, closing the door quietly behind them. He doesn't think anyone would be after them now, and certainly not any of the residents, but it still felt better to be out of general, public view.

"We keep going to find each other when things happen. We can't avoid danger, but...we can at least limit the risk if we get into a room together."
triggerguard: (And what will you have left?)

[personal profile] triggerguard 2021-10-24 07:47 pm (UTC)(link)
"I have no idea...Maybe ask at the front desk?" If they wanted to make it official anyway. With the way this place had shuffled them around before, he doubts it would be as simple as just deciding to shack up somewhere. Hell didn't make things easy.

He follows Wylan deeper into the suite, taking up the space next to him on the couch. He normally gave space, but he's a bit reluctant to let Wylan stray too far out of sight right now--he's sure that will fade. Eventually.

"You sure that isn't the energy that is Kavinsky?" Jesper jokes softly, but he knows Wylan has his reasons to worry. "To be honest, the hotel itself is trouble enough. Whole houses? Free for the taking? You're probably right about there being something off there."
triggerguard: (You'll drink yourself to death)

[personal profile] triggerguard 2021-10-24 08:04 pm (UTC)(link)
"You say as if we're not part of a whole troupe of crazy people," Jesper murmurs, letting Wylan settle in against his side. They both carried their own grief and trauma from recent events, but like this--like this, he could at least feel as if they shouldered them well enough together.

He sighs at Wylan's next observation, true as it may be. "If anyone likes this place, I'm making a point to stay far away from them." That was not the kind of person they needed to be dealing with on top of everything else. "The point, apparently, is supposed to be redemption. I'm not so sure it's actually obtainable."
triggerguard: (Acting out of their fears)

[personal profile] triggerguard 2021-10-24 08:27 pm (UTC)(link)
"I think if you try to figure it all out you're just going to drive yourself mad." There seemed to be no clear answers here. It's obvious the fog itself wasn't something to push their redemption--not with Lilith herself caught up in it. But that hardly brought any level of comfort.

"I think...all we can do, is keep together. Keep each other grounded and take care of each other." It's how they'd managed to make it so far. He was going to put some faith into that if only because it was the only thing worth putting his faith into.
triggerguard: (Acting out of their fears)

[personal profile] triggerguard 2021-10-30 04:12 pm (UTC)(link)
It's not an unusual question, from either of them, but there's a different cadence to Wylan's voice. Something that suggests there's more to this question. There's a hesitancy he's not used to, and it only serves to etch a frown across his face when it's coupled with Wylan reaching up to touch his neck.

He doesn't like what this place is doing to the boy in front of him. There had always been a nervous quality to Wylan, no doubt the result of years under his father's tutorage and scorn. But this was something more, something visceral and dark.

Jesper doesn't like it at all. But he says nothing of it either.

"Do you want me to?" It's a whisper, gentle. He wants to stay, wants the assurance that comes with having Wylan close and not--But he wouldn't force it either. It's obvious Wylan has his own nightmares and scars to deal with. If he felt he needed to do that alone, well he wasn't going to argue.

triggerguard: (Highest fall you'll ever face)

[personal profile] triggerguard 2021-10-30 05:18 pm (UTC)(link)
He has a feeling he knows what the caffeine is for, but he can't fault Wylan for the thought. He knows what lurks at the edge of consciousness and how the mind twists every worry and fear to somehow make them worse. He wouldn't mind staying awake as long as he was able either.

"I think, that sounds like a good plan..." It was something to occupy them both. A destination, a task--mundane, but enough to distract. "We can head there...see if there's anything we can scrounge up around? Not sure what materials they have, but I wouldn't mind getting my hands on something to work with..."

Distractions. Things that would keep his mind and idle hands occupied. Something that would keep the urge to continually reach out and touch Wylan at bay. He hadn't missed the way he jumped at any contact--and he'd have to be mindful of that.
triggerguard: (But it tells you nothing)

[personal profile] triggerguard 2021-10-30 06:02 pm (UTC)(link)
He knows nothing is going to be fixed overnight. It may not really get quite "fixed", as Hell likes to keep reminding them. But that brief glint of a smile is more than a welcome sight. It's proof positive that something of Wylan hadn't shattered completely, that this recent terror could possibly be something they moved past.

"The gloves?" He asks as he takes Wylan's hand and gets up. "Made some headway before...the fog. I think I might be able to ask him for his pair to fix up soon. I want to get it right on the practice sets first."

Right. They had that project. He had almost forgotten in the state the fog and all its horrors had left him in.

"But...if you want something to tinker with. I still plan on sending Noah glitter bombs--even if he swears I don't actually owe him anything."
triggerguard: (Keep looking for distraction)

[personal profile] triggerguard 2021-10-30 06:32 pm (UTC)(link)
Jesper doesn't say anything as Wylan continues holding his hand--if anything he grips it a bit tighter himself.

Grounding. Physical, and real, and here. Wylan might tense and jump at other touches for a time, but if he was at least allowed this? He'd take it.

"You just want to steal a pair for yourself when Hell freezes over." He teases, grateful for the chance to banter. It's easier, closer to normal. "As for the glitter...well that's why we're going 'shopping', right?"
triggerguard: (That is what they all say)

[personal profile] triggerguard 2021-10-30 07:42 pm (UTC)(link)
"I think Hell does whatever the fuck it wants, so if it wants to freeze...It'll try to give Fjerda a run for its money." He honestly wouldn't put it past this place to shove them all into a literal freezer if it struck its fancy.

"Coffee first. Then a glitter hunt." Because they both needed the break, the distraction from where conversations will inevitably lead when there was too much quiet. "As for explosive...go big? Get fancy with it."

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