The Sixteenth Step ~ {Video/Text}

[thewinterdoe]

{Lily is curled up on her couch, a blanket tucked around her lap. On top of said blanket is a book. She flips a page and munches quietly on a carrot stick. After a moment, she picks up her PCD and switches to text.}

{Private to Harry, Hermione, Ron, Severus, Remus, Sirius, Tonks & Hagrid.}

Things have been eventful as of late and I know it's

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[weredaddy]

That sounds lovely, Lily. I'd be happy to come.

Although, Snape would be a problematic part, as I'm sure the others will tell you, if they haven't already.

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[thewinterdoe]

It wouldn't be complete without you.

Oh I know. I don't think he's going to turn up anyway. {She does look disappointed.}

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[weredaddy]

Now you're just flattering me.

With this group? I'm not surprised in the slightest.

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[thewinterdoe]

Hardly.

Neither am I, but I guess I was being optimistic.

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[weredaddy]

I am not the life of any party. More like a...very dusty wallflower.

Years of vitriol from both sides makes this sort of situation very difficult. And then if neither wants to make things better, no progress is ever made.

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[thewinterdoe]

I'll see what I can do about that, my dusty wallflower of a Remus. Will Tonks be able to make it?

...you're right. They just...hold onto grudges endlessly. It gives me a headache.

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[weredaddy]

I'm sure she will, but I'll ask her to make sure, if she doesn't get to you on her own.

Honestly, he makes it easy.

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[thewinterdoe]

I'd love to see her too. How is she doing?

He can be so stubborn. I think it has gotten worse with age.

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[weredaddy]

Well. The last event shook her up a little bit, but that's not surprising. She's tough, though. Can't keep her down for long.

Perhaps. I admit I don't talk to him very much. Not unless I need to.

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[thewinterdoe]

Being surrounded by family and friends might help her with that. Not to mention, some decent food. Adstringendum is lacking in so many vegetables and fruits.

I...talk to him quite a bit now and then.

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[weredaddy]

All very good things. I'm sure it will be wonderful.

You always did seem to understand him better than everyone else. I still don't trust him, but I think it's...good that you're here.

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[thewinterdoe]

I will do my best. Sirius even said he would help me in the kitchen. {Which might lead to a disaster, but it will be fun, y/y?}

I don't know about that. It's... I care about him, you know? And I can see he's doing a lot of good things. I won't praise him for them, because he would stop doing them. But -

It's good.

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[weredaddy]

Sirius said-

[Remus stops and pinches the bridge of his nose.]

Don't let him use his wand. Or go near the stove.

[A pause.]

Or do much of anything, really. He's a walking fire hazard.

Just be careful. I'm sure you hear that from everyone, but we mean it.

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[thewinterdoe]

He's going to be my eye candy. He can wear an apron and sit in the corner.

{She presses her lips together to stop from giggling.}

I know. There's a lot I don't know, but it's nice working together again.

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[weredaddy]

[He chuckles.]

All right, that's acceptable. And it will boost his ego, so he'll be happy.

Old friends and all that?

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[thewinterdoe]

You're welcome to join us. The kitchen is big enough for three.

{She softens.}

Yeah.