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[virtuosic_flair]

Hi. I feel like hell, but lying around in bed (or you know...not in one...) is something I've done far too often since October so fuck it. And hi. Everything hurts, and I refuse to take painkillers because we know where THAT leads. But it's not like I was in October by a mile. Dad and I are okay again. We watched Beauty and the Beast and he

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[seminalsemiotic]

I know you're not going to let this keep you down, honey. And I'm so proud of you. But don't push yourself too hard, okay? We want you to get better, too.

I'm so glad things are well with you and Joe again *snuggles*

The world is full of fucktards, but they'll get what's coming to them. Karma won't be silent on this.

[virtuosic_flair]

I'm getting better being up and walking around than I will lying down and not moving. I have to keep myself distracted. I just have to.

Yeah, me too. You were a big part of that, Gorgeous.

I'm not real big on revenge. They didn't kill me. I hope they don't hurt anyone else, but I don't really wish them ill. I won't be like them.

[seminalsemiotic]

That makes sense. Maybe you're just not as lazy as me *winks*

I'm so glad *snuggles* I like being there for both of you.

Well, I'm not necessarily thinking revenge, either. I'd just like them to learn a lesson about their wrong-doing. All too often, unfortunately, that takes a negative experience. You'll never be like them, Julian. Never in a million years.

[virtuosic_flair]

Or...if I don't keep myself distracted I'll want the painkillers?

Okay. Thank you, Renee.

[seminalsemiotic]

Well, yes. Distraction is definitely a good thing. I can give you a call later on, too. That way you can have me right there, or in your ear anyway, rather than waiting for replies *smiles*

You're always welcome, dear Julian.

[virtuosic_flair]

Well I'm looking up sheet music too! I'm going to learn to play all sorts of things! Renee, are you freaking out? You don't have to ring me if you don't want to.

[seminalsemiotic]

Darling, there is nothing in this world that would make me not want to call you. I miss you. I'm glad you're out of the hospital, but I wish you were still here, you know? I'm worried about you, of course, but that's not the only reason I want to talk to you. I want to, just to do it. You can tell me all about what you're learning to play *smiles*

[virtuosic_flair]

Okay! Of course I will. I just meant you didn't have to feel like you had to. Because you have people there to worry about and I'm alright. I am. Why are you worried?

[seminalsemiotic]

It's nothing rational, really. Just reading what you and Tamm are thinking. That there's someone out there with a vendetta against you. It makes me worry, even though I know you're safe there with Joe and Jordan. It's just what I do...

[virtuosic_flair]

It'll be okay.

I wonder if we could like...entrap him? I could wear a wire or something, like in the cop shows.

[seminalsemiotic]

Goddess, Julian... but that would be so dangerous. And how would we be sure to get Renton, when now he's hiring people? It's a courageous idea, but I really don't like the thought of you in that position...

[virtuosic_flair]

I don't know if he's hiring people. He had like...thugs before.

I don't like it either, but it makes sense. I could be all...Street Julian again and try to convince him to say something. Anything. And the wire would pick it up.

I should ring Paul.

[seminalsemiotic]

Ringing Paul is good. I'm sure he'll have helpful advice, and know the safest ways and stuff. It does make sense as an idea...

[virtuosic_flair]

But you don't want me to do it?

[seminalsemiotic]

No. I don't want you doing anything that puts you in danger like that. But if it reduces the danger for your life in the long run, and makes it easier to live your life, I can certainly see the value in it. I just want you to be safe, Julian. I'm never going to like this, but if Paul comes up with a plan, it's not up to me to poo-poo it.