expendable but so cute.

[undergrad]

Could you please stop reading those fics where I'm either dead or a passing plot device that winds up a mess like a bug on a windshield? It's getting more than morbid now, thanks. Why am I always leaving behind a mourning husband, anyway? Maybe I'll marry a girl! Shut up.

... Oh my God, no. I do not want a cup of frosted cocoa. I'm onto you, wise guy.

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[snowymischief]

[Jack's completely frozen in time, taking in those words. He agreed. He said yes, Jamie can be a Guardian. Today's been a whirlwind of emotions for Jack, and not a thing stops him from wrapping Jamie up in a huge hug.] Are you sure about it? You've still got college and your whole life ahead of you.

[undergrad]

[ Hands coming up to hold him close, he pets lightly through silvery locks to soothe that frigid shock. Humming, he shakes his head wryly. ]

None of it measures up to a snow day.

[snowymischief]

[Jack's honestly speechless, and this is easily one of the best days of his never ending life. But he has to make sure that Jamie covers all the bases, and is 110% sure of this.] What about your family?

[undergrad]

[ Easing back slightly. There's already a competent sort of grief in place, resigned and dutiful to prove he isn't taking this decision lightly. ]

I'll miss Mom more than anything, but I'll still be able to see Sophie, even if I'm ...

[snowymischief]

[Jack is still ecstatic that Jamie's accepted this, but Jamie needs to know everything.] They won't be able to see you anymore. Are you really okay with that? I'm not trying to change your mind, but you just need to know what you're getting into.

[undergrad]

Sophie will, she can see all of you. And she's my sister, I trust her not to forget me.

[ So very determined and certain of it. ]

And — And even if she couldn't, I'd still have the rest of it.

[snowymischief]

But what about your mom? And all of your friends? [Seeing Jamie's determination for this makes him well up with happiness, but also a tinge sad of everything he'll be leaving behind. Jack wouldn't wish this kind of thing on anyone unless they were completely sure of it.]

[undergrad]

[ Shaking his head again. ]

I don't want to leave you.

[ That's the selling point, and always was. ]

[snowymischief]

[There's a sharp, but silent intake of breath at Jamie's words. Nothing could have prepared him for that, and he just hugs Jamie tighter to try and keep his joy under control.] You're sure? 110% sure?

[undergrad]

[ u havin feels there bro. ]

Stop asking me that, dummy. [ Poking him in the side and exaggeratedly rolling his eyes. ] Yes, I'm a billion percent sure that I want to hang out with you and have snowball fights forever.

[snowymischief]

[Yes, he is, shut up. And oh, okay, yeah, Jack's really happy now.] You have no idea how happy I am right now.

[undergrad]

I think I do, since I can barely breathe through this hug.

[snowymischief]

Shut up. [Okay, relaxing a little on the hug now.] It's not everyday someone tells me they'll become a Guardian to spend forever with me.

[undergrad]

[ Laughing behind closed lips, he rubs him on the back reassuringly. ]

We'll have a lot of fun.

[snowymischief]

Fun is my center, no way we're not gonna have fun. [This is one thing he's sure of.]

[undergrad]

And whatever else my center is, let's not forget that when it rolls around.

... Although if my center is making really good sandwiches for the rest of eternity, I won't be disappointed.

[snowymischief]

Whatever your center is, it's gonna be awesome. [This is fact and no one can change him mind.]

--that sounds like a delicious center. You can join the elves and Bunny and make us all lunch.

[undergrad]

I could live with that.

[ Soooo smug, already kind of confident of what he's going to have. ]

[snowymischief]

I could, too. [Too many emotions ;;] I'd be happy with anything, I'm already plenty satisfied that you're gonna be a Guardian.

[undergrad]

I hope I don't have antlers.

[ CRYPTICCCC. ]

[snowymischief]

I think Manny's nice enough not to give you antlers. Or anything else weird. Most he'll do is change your hair.

[undergrad]

[ S M I L I N G. ]

[snowymischief]

... what, you want antlers? Or is there a joke I'm missing.

[undergrad]

I did say I already spoke with him, right? About stuff.

[snowymischief]

Yeaaaaaah, and? Come on, don't leave me hanging!