Sisters, Brothers, And Other Things

[originalmarvel]

Billy is working on small magics and spectacularly failing to maintain his concentration when he finally cancels them all and makes his way to his room. He lays down and sighs

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[futures_of_ash]

::Yo:: comes an almost immediate reply. She's always listening, after all, it's hard not to be.

::Hey kiddo...you alright?:: the worry is instant, and the words laced with warm flame.

[originalmarvel]

::More tired than anything else, bone-weary. This whole Bastion of Ninth Age Magic thing kinda sucks some days... and I thought I had it bad when I was just the Captain!::

He forces a smile into his voice.

::A little worried about stuff, but later for that... how are you?::

[futures_of_ash]

In answer there's energy, free and clear, to combat weariness and seep into muscle and bone. Rachel: Better than any damn energy drink out there.

::Stuff?:: she asked simply. ::I'm fine...::

[originalmarvel]

He gets that image in his head and chuckles slightly.

::Life, girl, love, magic, universal chaos, you know, the little stuff.::

He smilesfaintly as he arches an eyebrow.

::Is that a 'I'm not going to elaborate at all because i am okayish' fine or a real fine?::

[futures_of_ash]

Rachel, and for a limited time only, available in cans or bottles!

:;Yep, all the little things in life...what's bothering you most though?:: she asked gently, prodding cause it's what sisters did.

::And it's the "Hmmm,nothing catastrophic happening, bring at Bar Fine as a cracked telepath can be"::

[originalmarvel]

He nods, in his room.

::Whether I am cut out for this job. Whether Steph and I will last. Whether anything that I do really makes a difference.::

A bitter hint of self-mockery clings to that last one.

[futures_of_ash]

::It does:: simple and sheer admittance, that. ::Everything makes a difference, you can see it if you look, never question that:: down that road lay madness and loss. She knows.

::You'll live up to everything you need to Billy...though I can't help much with the Steph stuff, I'm no good dating::

[originalmarvel]

He smiles faintly.

::I wish i was so sure of that.::

He eyes her in his mind, speculatively.

::Really? I am sorry.::

[futures_of_ash]

::It comes with experience I guess, or time. Either way works I think:: she mused, sending comfort now.

::Eh, dating is overrated:: she chuckled.

[originalmarvel]

He nods at the first. His response to the second is more succint.

::I am beginning, I think, to learn that. It hasnt seemed to end well, ever.::

Three tries so far, two ended badly, this one isnt looking good now.

[futures_of_ash]

::But necessary:: she added, seeing where his thoughts may go on that ::Especially in your case Billy. To help keep in touch with what it means to be human, to never forget::

There's a hug though, real and firm for all that it's from so far away.

[originalmarvel]

The hug is returned as much as he can.

::Maybe. I'm not sure that reality likes the way I am doing things. Some of the signs I have seen of late. Well... life goes on. Dating is however, not going on.::

[futures_of_ash]

::Well, reality can talk to me:: she snorted gently. ::I'll set it straight:: or set it on it's ear, but hey...

::What happened?::

[originalmarvel]

::Reality tends to not listen very well. I think it has a hearing problem.::

He sighs.

::Complications between Steph and me. And on top of personal complications between us? Her 'brother' showed up and decided she needed supervising and promptly grounded her. As In I cant see her at all, grounded her.::

[futures_of_ash]

::S'why you bounce it around a bit, get it's attention:: she stated soberly. Maybe she was teasng...maybe.

::Maybe I should talk to her:: no, her tone doesn't bode well. She's very protective of family after all.

[originalmarvel]

Billy chuckles.

Then he shakes his head.

::Nah. I dont honestly think she has any idea any more than I do what is going on... I may have screwed up majorly here, sis... I fell in love with her, but whta if she isnt ready?::

His fears run deeper yet.