but you don't need no help from me

[niceassassin]

WHO: Captain Jack Harkness (comesback), Anders (sassyqueermage), and Zevran (niceassassin)
WHERE: Behind a gay bar in the Village.
WHEN: Tonight.
WARNINGS: Messiness.
SUMMARY: Jack and Anders scrape Zevran up off the ground after Lust finishes with him.
FORMAT: Words.

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[comesback]

[Jack had met up with Anders not far from the bar. Keeping tabs on the network in his free time had paid off, he didn't even need to ask about a doctor or anything. He is, to say the least, rather displeased, and not-exactly stalks over to Zevran; where he crouches down next to him.]

I've brought Anders with me. He can heal you, and then you can tell me what the hell you were thinking.

[sassyqueermage]

You're not in pieces,so I assumed-- [ Anders sighs dramatically~ Why did everyone have to run head first into these encounters? ] I'll arrange something.

[ Anders stands now that he's done.He's a little drained, but he can manage. It would have been worse for him if Zevran was completely knocked out. ]

[niceassassin]

The bleeding out all over the network was an unintended side effect.

[He looks down at the bloodstains at his feet, then at his clothing. He sighs and distracts himself glancing over at Anders.]

I hope you're not too drained by that. I prefer to exhaust a man such as yourself without the use of magic.

[comesback]

Oh, I'm sure it was.

[He's really trying to keep that annoyed note out of his voice. It's not working too well.]

Though the exhaustion does sound tempting.

[sassyqueermage]

Did you need help or was this an elaborate set-up to get me out of my robes? [ He's only half-jesting, of course. ]

You should get cleaned up though.

[niceassassin]

[Zevran tugs at his own blood-soaked shirt.]

I could take this off, if you wish. But no, that was not the intention.

For once.

[A beat.]

But you're right. I should return, clean up the blood. Find new clothing.

[He pointedly does not look at Jack or invite him to come with him.]

[comesback]

[WHATEVER, ZEVRAN, he can easily insert himself into this conversation.]

And then you can tell me what the hell you were thinking.

[sassyqueermage]

[ Anders looks between the two of them. ] Is that a platonic what the hell were you thinking or an intimate what the hell were you thinking?

Actually, forget I asked. I can't say I'm too fond of lovers' spats.

[niceassassin]

I can. That does not mean I will. Perhaps I'll keep it to myself.

[Rather defensively, to Anders--]

We're not--

[Well, technically they are lovers.]

--having a "spat." No spat, this. Did you come to ensure my safety, Jack, or to scold me? Anders has been very useful...

[Zevran executes a terse bow of appreciation to the mage.]

...but I cannot say the same for you.

[comesback]

[Jack bristles a little at Anders' words. They're not lovers, they're --friends with quite a few benefits! 'Lovers' is far too close to 'boyfriend' or 'couple' for his liking.]

This isn't a -- oh, damn it. Fine. If I'm not being useful, I'll just leave, shall I?

[He stalks a good distance away from Zevran, hands in his pockets.]

[sassyqueermage]

[ And Anders will smile at that terse brow of appreciation,thank you. But that does not change what he's picking up from these men and it sounds like business even if he cannot clean up with magic. ]

If it helps...Jack showed me the way here. As for showing me the way back... [ He watches Jack's retreating back. ].

[niceassassin]

You could ask one of the upstanding fellows inside this establishment.

[Zevran gestures to the door of the bar.]

They would love you, believe me.

[Okay, he probably shouldn't do that to the guy who just saved his life. He pauses, then reluctantly glances over at Jack.]

...thank you, Jack.

[It's kind of muttered.]

[comesback]

[Oh don't worry, Anders, he won't leave you. He just doesn't want to be that close to Zevran at the moment. He stops and turns, and gives Zevran a little nod.]

I figured you would do the same for me. [And then to Anders:]

I'll show you the way back, if you don't want to stay with the handsome men in the bar. He's right, they'll love you.

[sassyqueermage]

I do like being noticed by handsome young men...if they happen not to be wearing silver armor. [ Anders almost looks like he's considering. ] But I left my cat in a hurry and I wouldn't want to make him worry.