oom: Jack comes home

[jack_inthegreen]

The forests of Britain are not what they once were. It was said a squirrel could cross from Newcastle to Dover and never touch the ground--but those days are long gone.

Still, what remains of the forests feels much the same to the one who knows them. Their voices are familiar, comforting--many are old friends who remember him from seed and acorn.

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[mellowout_]

One should always simply Be.

But then, it's easier for some than others.

A long elegant dragon flows through the wood and coils around his friend.

Hello.

[mellowout_]

The Green Man is soon pulled into the lap of a tall asian man as he settles at the base of a large old oak. He smiles with pride and joy at his old friend.

"Of course."

[jack_inthegreen]

"You've seen me dance." He lays his head on his friend's shoulder. "I didn't get grace as one of my gifts."

[mellowout_]

"And yet, it gets the job done."

He runs his fingers through soft strawberry hair.

[jack_inthegreen]

"If dancing were my job, perhaps I'd do it better."

His eyes sting.

[mellowout_]

He drops a soft kiss on each eyelid.

"You dance beautifully, my love. Look at all you have done."

[jack_inthegreen]

"Have I done this?" he murmurs. "Or would it happen without me? Are there worlds where I don't exist?"

[mellowout_]

"Yes, no, and of course."

[jack_inthegreen]

He raises his eyebrows at him. "You realize that is a contridiction, yes?"

He laughs shortly. "Of course you do. You deal in contridictions."

[mellowout_]

Louis kisses Jack's nose.

[jack_inthegreen]

"Cottlston Pie," Jack says quietly.

"I don't know what to do anymore."

[mellowout_]

He tips Jack's chin up.

"Do you need to do anything?"

PoohLouis just Is.

[jack_inthegreen]

"The earth revolves, the days grow shorter, and I--I have never planted my roots in one place for long."

[mellowout_]

"Do you need to do so now?"

[jack_inthegreen]

"I have a family. A husband, a child. Friends. People who depends on me."

[mellowout_]

"And do you wish to leave them behind?"