A guy like me can't afford to drown, I've got too much other shit to worry about.
[He's happy. Really happy. And excited in the sort of way that makes him want to just turn to Diarmuid and ask him to drop everything and come along with him right now, like they should have done from the beginning.
Not that he'd do it right now, even he has more of a filter than that, but the bright enthusiasm in his expression is impossible to miss.]
[He laughs, chipper and pleased as he leans into Cu.
"I've missed you", his expression says. "It's great to see you."
Internally, he's immediately irritated. Of course Cu has "other shit to worry about". And yet he's been gone all this time. He wonders if his disappearance was a thing to worry about. Even if it was, it obviously wasn't enough.
In his mind, he's imagining blood spilling from Cu's lips as he kisses them. In reality, he acts as if nothing has changed in 10 years]
Fine, better than that. Pretty awesome -- what the hell have you been doing?
[Going back and not finding Diarmuid waiting was tough, enough to make Cu regret his choices for a moment. But Cu doesn't dwell, because it's easier that way.]
Nothing terribly interesting. After father passed, I returned to my original parents and studied. I'm afraid I haven't been able to become a knight after all, but I'm doing well for myself.
[He doesn't resist being pulled along, though he does have to suppress the urge to suddenly break Cu's arm. It's simply habit to react violently to anyone even hinting at controlling his movements.]
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[He's happy. Really happy. And excited in the sort of way that makes him want to just turn to Diarmuid and ask him to drop everything and come along with him right now, like they should have done from the beginning.
Not that he'd do it right now, even he has more of a filter than that, but the bright enthusiasm in his expression is impossible to miss.]
Good to see you're not looking too bad yourself.
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[He laughs, chipper and pleased as he leans into Cu.
"I've missed you", his expression says. "It's great to see you."
Internally, he's immediately irritated. Of course Cu has "other shit to worry about". And yet he's been gone all this time. He wonders if his disappearance was a thing to worry about. Even if it was, it obviously wasn't enough.
In his mind, he's imagining blood spilling from Cu's lips as he kisses them. In reality, he acts as if nothing has changed in 10 years]
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[Going back and not finding Diarmuid waiting was tough, enough to make Cu regret his choices for a moment. But Cu doesn't dwell, because it's easier that way.]
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[Baw, he really is glad to see that Diarmuid is okay. >:]
Hey, why don't we go grab a drink or something! You've got enough time for me, right?
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[Arm still around Diarmuid's shoulder, he turns and drags him off in that rough but friendly manner he's always had.]
There's this bar I found last time I was around here, and all the ladies there are nice. It'll be fun.
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Always the troublemaker...