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[neededhope]

A second game? You're seriously considering sending me to a second game? Isn't the one you've got me in bad enough?

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[iwasjustified]

I dunno, I didn't think this one was bad compared to the one you're at now.

[neededhope]

I'd end up with a collar around my neck that'll kill me if I don't have sex every two weeks, Raylan. I almost think I'd prefer dealin' with your baggage in Bete Noire more than that.

[iwasjustified]

Oh, I'm aware of the premise. Personal considerations aside, you're gonna sit there and tell me that doin the horizontal tango every few weeks is worse than being surrounded by demons and monsters?

[neededhope]

[ She presses her lips together for a moment before she sighs and reaches up to pinch the bridge of her nose. ] No. [ But she's got Raylan in Bete Noire and despite everything that's happened, despite him keeping things from her, it's a hell of a lot easier to deal with everything with him there. ] But I'm not gonna let her think I'm happy about the idea. She needs somebody to talk her out of it.

[iwasjustified]

Somebody who's not you? Why don't you just mention the separation anxiety?

[neededhope]

She thinks it'll be interesting to see what happens.

[iwasjustified]

And when will that wear off?

[neededhope]

Hell if I know. With her attention span? Could be a week, could be three years.

[iwasjustified]

[Three years.]

Maybe we should concentrate our efforts in Bete Noire.

[He is not even going to think of her getting jiggy with half a dozen other men. Gary was bad enough.]

[neededhope]

You got any suggestions on how to get her to do that?

[iwasjustified]

I could walk around the apartment naked more, see if that appeals.

[neededhope]

[ That gets a chuckle and a slight shake of her head. ] I wish I could say that'd interest me more than her but I'm pretty sure it's a tie.

[iwasjustified]

So it's a plan, then?

[neededhope]

I'm certainly not gonna turn it down.

[iwasjustified]

Be honest: would the hat help the case, or no?

[neededhope]

For me, or for my mun?

[iwasjustified]

I already know your answer.

[neededhope]

Oh, do you? You think you know me that well?

[iwasjustified]

You think I don't?

[neededhope]

[ Of course she thinks he does - that's why it was so ridiculous of him to believe that she took up with Gary because of the money - but she's not going to say as much. The slight smile she gives him is probably telling enough, anyways. ] As much as I'd like it to help, I don't think it's going to. I think she might actually be serious about sendin' me there this time around.

[iwasjustified]

[Suddenly serious.]

I can't follow you there, Winona.

[neededhope]

[ Her brow furrows as she frowns slightly. ] Why not?

[iwasjustified]

I'm in too deep where I'm at. Keepin an eye out on both fronts...

[neededhope]

[ She nods a little. ] You're not exactly the type to just sit back and let someone else handle things. [ The corner of her mouth quirks up briefly. ] Guess I'll just have to figure it out all on my own.

[iwasjustified]

I don't...[wanna see anything bad happen? Trust anyone there?

He's scared.]

[neededhope]

Raylan... [ Her hand lifts to his cheek, cupping it gently. ] I'm a big girl. I can take care of myself.

[iwasjustified]

I'd rather you not have to. Not there.

[neededhope]

Yeah, well. [ She shrugs slightly and moves her hand down to straighten his tie. Part of her wants to tease him about being jealous but she figures it might not be the best thing to actually mention. ] If it were up to me, she wouldn't even considering it.

[iwasjustified]

You do have the ability to not cooperate.

[neededhope]

It's never done anyone else any good with her; what makes you think it'll be different for me?

[iwasjustified]

Because you can tell me what to do, and I usually end up doing it.

[neededhope]

That's because you're whipped. [ :D ]

[iwasjustified]

[ ksdfaljl!]

Oh, am I?

[neededhope]

You got a better word for it?

[iwasjustified]

[a huff]

Well I was gonna try something romantic but if that's where this is headed...

[neededhope]

Just because it's headed that direction doesn't mean it can't change course, you know.

[iwasjustified]

[well now]

In that case, maybe it will.

[neededhope]

Maybe or definitely?

[iwasjustified]

Maybe it should.

FEEL FREE TO IGNORE THIS since it's just d_m

[neededhope]

You might wanna get to changing it, then.

JUST?

[iwasjustified]

Uh huh.


[is there less personal space between them

yes there is


sup]

I DO BELIEVE THAT'S WHAT I SAID, YES

[neededhope]

[ She just grins and moves to hook her fingers into the pockets of his jeans. ]

[iwasjustified]

[His lips curl. Raylan reaches up to brush the hair from her shoulders, fingertips dancing over the nape of her neck.]

[neededhope]

[ Her eyes flutter closed and she lets out a soft breath. ] It's not gonna feel right, bein' there without you.

[iwasjustified]

Then don't go. Stay here with me.

[neededhope]

You know it's not that simple, Raylan. No matter how stubborn I get, she's still the one pullin' the strings.