17th Blur | Tommy Shepherd [Accidental Video]

[notaspeedyhobo]

[When the video jostles on, it's because it was tossed to the ground, giving a good view of a certain white-haired speedster being shoved out the door of his room into their common room. He's uh. A little less than properly dressed, wearing just a metallic silver speedo, showing off quite a bit of pale skin and lean muscle. He looks a little

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In person after the yelling match with Wanda

[artemisaim]

[IN THE RIGHT POST THIS TIME. She heard the yelling and that actually prompted her to come out of the room. Gdi boyfriend. Can you stop being in emotional distress when she's trying to be mad at you? RUDE]

Tommy.

[notaspeedyhobo]

[Hahahaha fail. Also, he's sorry, it's not his fault his mommy was mean to him. Now he's upset and angry and pacing the common room like a caged animal or something.]

What?

[artemisaim]

[Fuck you, man. She just watches him pace for a moment before going over to him and hugging him] You're gonna slip and fall on your butt if you're not careful.

[notaspeedyhobo]

[He pauses when she hugs him, though he doesn't tense at the suddenness, probably a testament to just how comfortable he is with her.] No m'not. I have better balance than that. And I can just run on top of the mud if I want.

[artemisaim]

[Hey. She's not letting go. So deal with it. Also she might be nuzzling at your neck a little] One day you'll fall and I'll just laugh.

...Sorry I threw you out of the room. Actually, I'm not, but you know what I mean.

[notaspeedyhobo]

[He's fine with that. Actually, he's wrapping his arms around her now, because physical comfort is the best way to calm down after something like that.] If I do fall, I'll be the worst speedster ever.

Don't worry about it. [He shakes his head slightly.] I'm not pissed about that.

[artemisaim]

[Cuddling is one of the things she does best] Just letting you know that I'll be here to laugh at your pain. Which you probably already knew but still.

...If it helps, I don't think you're wrong.

[notaspeedyhobo]

[It really is, and he appreciates it more than he'll probably ever say.] Oh, I know that's one of the things I can always count on. [There's more behind that statement. It's less 'you always laugh at my pain' and more 'you're always here for me'.]

...You don't? [He sighs and closes his eyes for a moment.] Billy keeps saying we should give her a chance. I did. She didn't take it. I don't want to-... to start getting attached if she's just going to bail on us all the time. She basically ignored that Billy died.

[artemisaim]

I'm reliable like that. [She's gotten so used to being his support that it would probably be weird for her to not be there]

You had a point. Since getting here she hasn't even really tried to be there for you and Billy. And believe me, I have my own problems with her not even bothering to talk to Billy after he came back. But, at the same time, maybe you should at least hear her out. No one says you have to trust her or get attached. If after this things stay the same then yeah, I'll support you not having anything to do with her.

[notaspeedyhobo]

[He listens to her quietly for a moment, glancing down at the floor. She has a point, maybe he should hear Wanda out... But at the same time, he doesn't want to. He doesn't want to hear promises about how she'll be better, about how she's trying. He knows it isn't true and he doesn't want to start to hope for something better.]

...I guess. I just. This is the last time, Kate. I can't keep doing this. She gets one more chance and if nothing changes, I... I don't want to see her again. I don't want to bother.

[artemisaim]

[She nods] I agree. This is her last chance. And if she still disappoints you? Then you have my support not to see her again. [You're getting a kiss now, Tommy] No matter what happens with her, I'll still be here okay?

[notaspeedyhobo]

...Okay. Thanks. I just. I can't keep doing this. [He's happy to return that kiss, and then settles against her.] I know you will.

[artemisaim]

I know. Don't worry about it, I get it. [She can't count how many "second chances" she gave her dad, only to have it always turn out the same. She really hopes that isn't the case here]

[notaspeedyhobo]

...Yeah. You always do. [He smiles slightly and leans in to kiss her cheek.]

I spoil the cute with derpy keywords

[artemisaim]

[She just smiles] I try, at least.