[ Accidental Visual ] We Walk This Lonely Road

[faderbroderson]

Godric is making the bed. A silky sheet carefully tucked, a pillow fluffed, a blanket smoothed. His hands move at a human pace, his touch unhurried and almost reverent. It isn't his bed. The colors and ornaments lending personality to the room are not to his taste

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[voice]

[verylittlesugar]

[Mattie still isn't sure about the proper protocol for these things, but everyone has said these things are for communication, and it seems impolite to not at least acknowledge Godric's loss.]

He was a friend?

[voice]

[faderbroderson]

My greatest friend.

[More than just that, but he isn't about to begin to explain the complexities of vampire relationships. And it's true nonetheless.]

[voice]

[verylittlesugar]

[Mattie understands all too well, the feeling of losing someone important to you. Her voice is quiet and solemn.]

I am sorry. I would say I hope he is happy back in his home now, but I do not think that will make it better.

[voice] ever so late

[faderbroderson]

They're wise words nonetheless. I'm glad he is free of this place, even as I will miss him.

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[tothelibrary]

...Are you okay?

[ it's a stupid question, but... godric's become one of her constants, and dawn can't say nothing. ]

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[faderbroderson]

I will be. He comes and goes so often, I can only hope he'll return again, though it's a selfish wish.

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[tothelibrary]

When Buffy was gone--

Just. If I can do anything, let me know?

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[faderbroderson]

Thank you, Dawn. You're a dear friend.

[ voice ]

[lajolieblonde]

[ sookie can't pretend part of her isn't relieved to see eric go, but that doesn't mean she'll say so. ]

Is there anything I can do?

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[faderbroderson]

Sookie. Thank you, but there is nothing to be done. Perhaps later, we might speak? I feel it has been some time since we last had a proper conversation.

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[lajolieblonde]

Of course, Godric. You know you're welcome in my house, whenever you like.

[ voice ]

[faderbroderson]

Thank you, Sookie. That means a great deal to me.

[It really does, especially knowing that Sookie does not offer out invitations to vampires lightly. It isn't a privilege he would ever abuse.]

[ voice ] /late forever, sob.

[aregulargirl]

[ max doesn't know godric very well, but she feels for anyone who has someone they care about taken from them. she's a little sad about it herself, and not just because she's now out of a job - she didn't know eric terribly well either time he was here (in spite of having slept with him the time before this), but she liked him. he was a good boss, and he didn't ask questions she wasn't comfortable with answering. and he'd been nice to her. ]

I, uh...I worked there. As a bartender.

[ pause. ]

I'm sorry.

[ voice ] you're not the only one ;;

[faderbroderson]

Thank you.

Are you in need of new employment? We may have an opening in the bar at the hotel I run.

[By this, he means that an Extra currently holds the position, and can be gotten rid of if Max wants to work there.]

[ voice ] <333

[aregulargirl]

Which hotel is that?

[ voice ] <333

[faderbroderson]

The Hotel Carmilla. In my world, it was a vampire hotel, but here it's become quite a bit more generalized. There are suites for people to live in, as well as rooms for temporary stay.

[ location ] so late sob.

[thesecondslayer]

"Hey." Faith hangs back by the doorway, uncharacteristically awkward. She and Godric are... whatever, but Eric's a piece of him. Having that taken away? She gets how bad it stings.