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[sean_ryan]

Jesus, when the DI told me my move was strictly 'smalltown politics', I didn't think he meant literally. The SDPD were finding it difficult holding down positions, he said - three early retirements in as many months and they needed someone to go down there and shake things up a little, get it back on track

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[kim_sullivan]

*eyes him, shakes his hand, pulls back slowly*

My personal life here is my personal life, Sean.

Do not screw with it. You do what you want, but you stay away from me and whoever I'm dating.

[sean_ryan]

You're dating?

[kim_sullivan]

I'm not sure. We've only recently met, but I really like him.

*expression softens*

I don't want to hurt you, Sean. I've never wanted to hurt you.

That's why I think us living in the same city is a bad idea. It's really hard to move on when the past keeps bumping into you.

[sean_ryan]

That's... Nice. I'm glad for you.

*searches his pockets for a smoke, coming up empty*

I know you don't wanna hurt me, Kim. And I didn't want-- *frowns* It'll be okay. We're both adults here, we can cope.

[kim_sullivan]

*tucks her hair behind her ear*

I was going to call you when things got settled. I figured Joey told you what was up anyway.

*stares at him, eyes a little soft*

Can we do this, Sean? Because things were real complicated back home and I don't want this move to be for nothing.

I wanted a fresh start.

[sean_ryan]

I talked to Joey last week, he told me you were out here. Said your parents weren't exactly pleased too.

*stares at her for a moment, itching for a cigarette*

Look, I can try, okay? I'm not sayin' I'm gonna like seeing you with another guy but... That's the way it is between us now. Gotta get used to it sometime.

You've still got your fresh start.

[kim_sullivan]

*pauses, says softly*

You're going to have to behave, Sean.

He's the Captain of the base and right now? We're on his territory until the new precinct is built.

[sean_ryan]

*blinks, looking down at Kim*

He's the Captain?