On trying to send him to places, maybe even returning to some of them.

[emeraldcrusader]

[He's currently giving this look that he's really annoyed and he's got his arms crossed.]

I know that look on your face, Writer typist thing. You've been eyeing all those "sex games". I might be the biggest idiot for turning that down, but my life consists more than just those things.

[Those things. Really.]

You know what I'm talking about, don't make me explain it. The last place I was in didn't really count but it was enough that anyone you send there would drive themselves insane. Don't even think about sending me back there, you were the one who pulled me out of there in the first place.

Why can't you at least send me to a game where I'll marginally know several people and I can be out and about doing things? You know, being helpful. [Helpful?] Yeah, helpful. [Are you sur--] Yeah, I'm sure. Like that one place where there's apparently a lot of imPorts if they even still call it that. There's that floating turtle you can send me off to. I'd prefer those places anyday over collars that choke you to death and the zodiac gods that brand you with a tattoo that spews pheromones.

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[hexappeal]

We still call ourselves that.

But... a sex game, huh. Why, Hal! I never took you for the type.

[emeraldcrusader]

No one really does in the very beginning, gorgeous. Hang around me long enough and people tend to find out. Usually second-hand.

How are you doing?

[hexappeal]

It's too early for me to start drinking; try not to induce it on me, alright?

Oh, not too bad. Newly single. The guy I've been dating was ported out, so you know. Just kind of pretending like it isn't affecting me and all. How are things going with you, Glowy Green Wonder?

[emeraldcrusader]

Hah, I'll try not to.

Sorry to hear that, though.

I've been better but not too bad right now. Prodding my Writer to send me off somewhere already.

[hexappeal]

Yeah, yeah, I'll believe that when I see it. Walk the walk before you talk the talk, pal!

[She shrugs minutely, clearly attempting to look like she doesn't care when she very obviously does.] You know, I've never dated someone as long as I have him. I wouldn't have expected to be in a relationship with James Bond, either, if you had told me that before I came there. Or you know, the first year I was there, either. He's an ass, you know?

Kick 'em around a little. [She cracks her knuckles; it's a little forced.] Unless you think baking a cake would work better. I am a pretty persuasive baker, by the way.

[emeraldcrusader]

No guarantees, gorgeous.

[Hal can tell it bothers her, too.] You know, I wish there was something I could say to make the situation better but there isn't. That, and I'm the last person to be giving this kind of advice, anyway. You know the kind of reputation I have. I just hope it gets better for you.

Done that already but in the end, he's going to do what he wants to do. Now, it's just a matter of convincing on where he's taking me to.

[hexappeal]

Oh! Be still, my beating heart! I'm not up to it right now, so just pretend I swooned, will you?

[He always has got her, somehow. He was, after all, the first person to reach out to her after the whole Doctor Light thing went public. She'd like to think she knows him better than just that outward playboy appearance lacking in most subtleties.] Ah, well, I don't exactly not have a similar reputation. It's really strange, having the consequences of magic rendered useless and being able to pursue something lasting. I had what I had and it was worth it. That's all I can really say.

I'm obviously pretty partial to where I am, so it's better not to involve me in this conversation.

[emeraldcrusader]

I'll pretend, sure.

[In which, she probably does know him better than just this playboy.] Then, that's what's important. You pursued it and it was important to you.

Yeah, I know. You've been wanting me to be there for awhile.

[hexappeal]

Yeah, I've got some pretty good memories and I inherited a snooty cat and a rolly-poly English Bulldog, so I'm not empty-handed.

The sex was great, too, if I'm being candid.

You make it sound like my desire for your company is so dirty.

[emeraldcrusader]

Then there you go.

But I wouldn't use the word dirty.

[hexappeal]

Come over here so I can hit you.

[emeraldcrusader]

Well, the writer would have to do the whole reserve apply thing and I'd have to be accepted first.

[hexappeal]

How convenient, Hal. I'll make sure to save one for you. Don't worry, it never expires.