[ visual | location: casa lehane ] they just faked it to get money from the government

[thesecondslayer]

Here's the thing about birthdays, in Faith's opinion. If you grew up in a place that didn't suck, you probably dig them. You got one year older and everybody threw a party to celebrate that just like everyone else, you managed to get born. You're an inch closer to dying but screw it, they got you cake

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[faderbroderson]

Typically if Godric caught Faith during a workout, he would sit back and enjoy the sight of her shirt plastered against her skin. But this workout is more vicious than normal, and that's never a good sign.

"Would you prefer a partner who fights back?" Punching bags can't exhaust Faith as satisfyingly as Godric can.

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[thesecondslayer]

"Nah, I'm fine." For fine read 'lying', and that much is obvious even without the benefit of a blood bond. If it's bad enough Faith reaches for working out instead of her usual unhealthy coping skills, shit is up.

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[faderbroderson]

"You're not." It's a wonder you ever bother to lie to Godric, Faith. He calls you on it every time.

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[thesecondslayer]

"Yeah, and you're a freaking cheater." Godric is the only person other than Angel currently in Taxon who can call her out like that and not get anything but mild grumbling for it.

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[faderbroderson]

"Yet you still bother to lie," he teases lightly.

"If you'd rather not share, you know I won't insist upon it." But that doesn't mean he won't ask, nor does it mean he won't stop her from hurting herself if she takes it that far. He's also not above seeking information from other sources if he believes it's important enough. And if Faith is upset, it's important enough.

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[thesecondslayer]

That tugs a reluctant grin out of Faith, but she shakes her head. "Yeah, well. Patterns of behavior or whatever."

The amusement fades at that, and she sighs. "Seriously, nothing to talk about." Which is grade-A bullshit, but whatever.

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[faderbroderson]

Godric nods and doesn't push. "If you insist. You know where to find me if you change your mind about a sparring partner."

Much later that day, Godric follows his instincts to Faith. He carries a box wrapped in shining paper with a tasteful bow on top. It seems he's a cheater in more ways than one, and not above asking Angel why Faith is upset.

"Happy Birthday," he intones softly.

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[thesecondslayer]

Faith just shakes her head, ignoring the rush of longing and the way her chest tightens at seeing that box.

"Dude, really? I'm gonna kill Angel."

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[faderbroderson]

Faith can ignore the rush of emotion as she pleases; it doesn't prevent Godric from feeling it, and it confirms that he's made the right choice. He chuckles.

"Open your gift first. It might help." Not that he's actually encouraging Faith to go inflict bodily harm on Angel, but the high-quality set of throwing knives in the package seem to pair well with death threats.