Re: Colbert/Person - seasonal affective disorder Part 2/2
anonymous
December 19 2010, 22:18:08 UTC
Ray stares at him resentfully. “I didn't ask you to come here.”
“Well, every other fucking man in the platoon did. Plus your mother.”
“I don't know why. She knows-” He pauses, having fallen victim to the very Ray Person tendency to talk before thinking. Brad nods to nudge him along. “She knows I hate winter,” he finishes weakly.
“Wait, are you trying to tell me all of this is because you don't like snow?”
“Yeah, exactly. You can leave now.” Ray attempts to usher Brad toward the door, which isn't hard since they never quite got past it. “I really don't know why she called you.”
“Wait.” Brad pushes back, and it's disturbingly easy, like Ray hasn't worked out or even moved in two weeks or longer. “What's this? Really.”
“You can leave now.” But Ray's not pushing anymore. He doesn't even look particularly mad. Just vaguely annoyed and completely exhausted. It doesn't even take any prompting for him to spill his guts. “Seasonal affective disorder. Or I really really don't like snow. However you want to put it. It's been happening to some degree I was a kid, so I don't know why she called you. It goes away.”
“Have you ever seen anyone about this?” Ray shakes his head; it's obvious he already knows what's coming. “Maybe she thought I could make you.”
“She thought wrong. I'm fine.”
“A Ray Person who's not harassing friends, enemies, and hapless victims alike is hardly Ray Person at all. A lot of people are really fucking worried about you. And they're all calling me.”
“Aw. The Iceman's worried.” Ray smirks, and it's more genuine than any of the smiles he's been trying to fake over the course of their conversation.
“Jesus. You sound like Poke.” He rolls his eyes. “But yes. The Iceman's worried. And I'm not leaving until I've accomplished what I made this long, harrowing trek for.”
“Is this your way of saying you missed my beautiful face?”
“Yes. Exactly.” Brad slugs Ray in the arm. Hard. Just to prove he's not treating Ray like a kid, which he thinks Ray would appreciate if he weren't busy bitching.
Re: Colbert/Person - seasonal affective disorder Part 2/2meeks00December 19 2010, 23:48:23 UTC
OOOH. See, I was hoping for this prompt to be filled. I wanted to see the situation from Brad's perspective, have the guys be worried about the change in personality, and Ray blowing it off, and OH LOOK. You filled the prompt perfectly with so much more :D This is great. I loved the missives from everyone, Brad's reaction to all of them and how their veiled concerns kind of build up on the bit of worry he initially denies and brushes aside. And you included Ray's MOM. I love that. I think you pegged Brad's voice very well, and I really liked the detail about him not dressing for the weather and not bitching about it, but then again...he was there doing something he hadn't meant to do. I really liked how that rather turned the tone of the story. Thanks for sharing this!
Brad slugs Ray in the arm. Hard. Just to prove he's not treating Ray like a kid, which he thinks Ray would appreciate if he weren't busy bitching. Oh, boys. ♥
Re: Colbert/Person - seasonal affective disorder Part 2/2
anonymous
December 20 2010, 00:36:27 UTC
OP
See, Ray's mom had to be included. She's worried and sort of manipulative. Thank you! I'm glad you liked it. I was worried about Brad's voice because I've never written for this fandom before and Brad, you know. So I'm glad that worked for you.
Re: Colbert/Person - seasonal affective disorder Part 2/2salvadore_hartDecember 20 2010, 06:46:50 UTC
I don't think that there would be anything more terrifying for Bravo 2 then Ray no talking. Obviously, if Trombley is concerned its time to pack the parkas and find Ray. “Tell everyone to calm the fuck down. Tell Poke this is part of his education in the fickle ways of the white man.” RAY! <3
Re: Colbert/Person - seasonal affective disorder Part 2/2pucklingDecember 24 2010, 06:32:06 UTC
shit, even Trombley sends an email, saying it's not like he minds that Ray isn't sending him videos of dogs mauling people, but you know. It's kind of weird. Semper fi.
Re: Colbert/Person - seasonal affective disorder Part 2/2
anonymous
December 26 2010, 22:03:32 UTC
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He does! It's just. No child should ever have to see his father shove his hand down a dog's throat and rip up its fucking stomach. (No actually it was hella cool.)
“Well, every other fucking man in the platoon did. Plus your mother.”
“I don't know why. She knows-” He pauses, having fallen victim to the very Ray Person tendency to talk before thinking. Brad nods to nudge him along. “She knows I hate winter,” he finishes weakly.
“Wait, are you trying to tell me all of this is because you don't like snow?”
“Yeah, exactly. You can leave now.” Ray attempts to usher Brad toward the door, which isn't hard since they never quite got past it. “I really don't know why she called you.”
“Wait.” Brad pushes back, and it's disturbingly easy, like Ray hasn't worked out or even moved in two weeks or longer. “What's this? Really.”
“You can leave now.” But Ray's not pushing anymore. He doesn't even look particularly mad. Just vaguely annoyed and completely exhausted. It doesn't even take any prompting for him to spill his guts. “Seasonal affective disorder. Or I really really don't like snow. However you want to put it. It's been happening to some degree I was a kid, so I don't know why she called you. It goes away.”
“Have you ever seen anyone about this?” Ray shakes his head; it's obvious he already knows what's coming. “Maybe she thought I could make you.”
“She thought wrong. I'm fine.”
“A Ray Person who's not harassing friends, enemies, and hapless victims alike is hardly Ray Person at all. A lot of people are really fucking worried about you. And they're all calling me.”
“Aw. The Iceman's worried.” Ray smirks, and it's more genuine than any of the smiles he's been trying to fake over the course of their conversation.
“Jesus. You sound like Poke.” He rolls his eyes. “But yes. The Iceman's worried. And I'm not leaving until I've accomplished what I made this long, harrowing trek for.”
“Is this your way of saying you missed my beautiful face?”
“Yes. Exactly.” Brad slugs Ray in the arm. Hard. Just to prove he's not treating Ray like a kid, which he thinks Ray would appreciate if he weren't busy bitching.
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Brad slugs Ray in the arm. Hard. Just to prove he's not treating Ray like a kid, which he thinks Ray would appreciate if he weren't busy bitching. Oh, boys. ♥
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See, Ray's mom had to be included. She's worried and sort of manipulative. Thank you! I'm glad you liked it. I was worried about Brad's voice because I've never written for this fandom before and Brad, you know. So I'm glad that worked for you.
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Thank you! ♥
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“Tell everyone to calm the fuck down. Tell Poke this is part of his education in the fickle ways of the white man.”
RAY! <3
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Shit, Bravo 2 doesn't even make sense without Ray talking. Brad is disturbed by the fact that he's apparently the last one to figure this out.
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Thank you!
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Thank you!
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HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHA OH TROMBLEY.
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Trombley is such an odd little fucker.
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He does! It's just. No child should ever have to see his father shove his hand down a dog's throat and rip up its fucking stomach. (No actually it was hella cool.)
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I wanted to laugh at Ray, but at the same time, I just wanted to cuddle him, too. Great fic!!
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