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petty_dabblerHe'd popped round earlier and had spoken with Mr. Schofield, who he simply couldn't bring himself to call Hex because that was the stupidest thing he'd ever heard. It would be a thousand times worse if the dim bloke had been into the occult, but it was really just unfortunate. And John couldn't think on it or he'd laugh in the man's face. He'd wanted to see Fin and got a better idea of when he'd be available.
Close to a time he arbitrarily deemed appropriate, John sent a text as he was presented with his dinner.
Got a minute? I'm at Slander's. I'll buy you chips for a chat. xxJohn
Close to a time he arbitrarily deemed appropriate, John sent a text as he was presented with his dinner.
Got a minute? I'm at Slander's. I'll buy you chips for a chat. xxJohn
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Date: 2020-09-21 01:10 am (UTC)Cheese chips and a cola. Be there in fifteen.
It was closer to twenty, but Fin did turn up, flopping into a seat across from the man.
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Date: 2020-09-21 01:16 am (UTC)"Ah, there's the man of the hour," John said, flashing Fin a cheeky smirk. "Pulling that American bloke from those warrior robot movies? You're all over the rags, mate."
The second Fin sat down he was presented with his food. John had put it in when he'd read the screen.
"That's not what I asked you to come for, though."
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Date: 2020-09-21 01:18 am (UTC)"I'm sure I don't know what you mean," Fin replied, already digging into his meal. He was starving.
"What's it you want then?" he asked between bites.
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Date: 2020-09-21 01:27 am (UTC)"I have some concerns that involve you and your flat mates. Specifically, Klaus," he said.
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Date: 2020-09-21 01:35 am (UTC)"He's been seen with a psychotic ecoterrorist with a real hate on for humanity, and, it seems, there is, in your flat, a biomanipulated plant that is going to begin eating flesh soon. So I'm wondering...why's she want to get rid of you three?" he replied.
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Date: 2020-09-21 01:43 am (UTC)"Okay, well first of all, I don't know what you are on about, and second... Maybe talk to Klaus, since it's his? I haven't seen a plant, mate," Fin replied. "If you want to talk about something to do with Klaus, talk to him. I'm not his dad. I also don't know any eco-whats-its, so... Yeah."
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Date: 2020-09-21 01:49 am (UTC)"Are you always bitchy when you're that hungry?" he asked, marveling at the way the man ate. The last one certainly didn't do that. It was kind of amazing to see. The man could compete with any teen boy in Britain.
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Date: 2020-09-21 01:53 am (UTC)"I was on set first thing, I haven't eaten all day," the fae frowned, slowing down and looking self conscious. He really hated how much every one focused on his eating habits. It made him not want to eat at all.
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Date: 2020-09-21 02:00 am (UTC)John leaned back and spread his hands, offering Fin the whole table.
"Might be guilty of skipping a meal or two for the sake of work," he nodded in agreement. "I was just saying...if there's a plant, I'd handle it. But if you ain't seen it then I'll hope and pray that Klaus isn't an idiot and put it in the bin."
He picked up half his sandwich and gestured at Fin with it.
"That's what I'd do," he said before taking a bite.
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Date: 2020-09-21 02:03 am (UTC)Fin wasn't eating anymore, wrapping his arms around himself a bit as he shrugged.
" I don't know. I just know I haven't seen a plant."
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Date: 2020-09-21 02:08 am (UTC)"But have you seen the girl?" he asked. "She's stunning. Like even to the Fae, she's stunning. Just...keep clear. Let Klaus keep his own freaky friends. Jesus, you look beat. Do you want a ride back to your flat?"
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Date: 2020-09-21 02:12 am (UTC)"I haven't seen Klaus with a woman," Fin replied. "And I'm fine. It was just a long day. I've been on set since 4am."
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Date: 2020-09-21 02:16 am (UTC)John lifted his phone to check the time.
"Jesus," he mumbled. "Why'd you hafta be there so early?"
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Date: 2020-09-21 02:23 am (UTC)"It's my job," Fin replied. "Besides, we had some shots that required certain lighting."
His stomach growled, and Fin gave in and ate another chip.
"Tomorrow is the same."
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Date: 2020-09-21 02:27 am (UTC)"Grueling, mate," he said, not unkindly but a bit rough. It definitely helped him form more of an opinion. He did like a man who did the job he was given.
"Is it something interesting?" John asked. He never read past the headline on the rags, so he clearly didn't know.
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Date: 2020-09-21 02:34 am (UTC)"Mini series," Fin shrugged. "Based on a book by the bloke who wrote the Alex Casey novels. It's something called The Departure? Very meta and strange."
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Date: 2020-09-21 02:43 am (UTC)Sounded dull, but it was good. Fin was keen. John knew he'd never watch it, or if he did it'd be in an asylum.
"How's everything at home?" he asked, curious if there might be something more than a strong work ethic keeping Fin away from home.
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Date: 2020-09-21 02:39 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2020-09-21 04:09 pm (UTC)"Actually, I kind of do," he said, though it had much more to do with the fabric of the universe than Fin's well being. But, strangely, he kind of cared if all these morons were going to bounce back from this change.
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Date: 2020-09-21 05:43 pm (UTC)"I know these people, but I don't know them at all. Everything has changed now. ...And I feel like I have to just smile and be alright for fear of upsetting them all."
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Date: 2020-09-21 05:57 pm (UTC)"What's so bad about upsetting them?" John asked, never above sparing someone's feelings.
"You've got every right to be upset, too."
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Date: 2020-09-21 05:59 pm (UTC)"A man they loved is dead, and I'm all they have to replace him- I don't want to be a burden on top of their grief," Fin said plainly.
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Date: 2020-09-21 06:05 pm (UTC)John looked thoughtful a moment, visibly licking the inside of his cheek and his teeth. Slowly, he pushed his plate aside and leaned forward, arms crossed on the table before him.
"I've been between dimensions," he said. "I've lost people I've loved, watch them die horribly, and come to a different world where they're alive. I don't know which is worse. Losing or rebuilding. So...be a little selfish, Fin. You don't have to dump it on them, but the people who care about you are going to figure out something's wrong. And, trust me, you don't want to get to a point where it's easier to leave than work it out. That's how to turn into a sorry bastard like me."
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Date: 2020-09-21 06:25 pm (UTC)Fin looked at John a moment, then nodded.
"I suppose you're right," he agreed. "I just don't like being trouble for anyone."
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Date: 2020-09-21 06:29 pm (UTC)"Understandable. Laudable, even. I'm just saying..." he trailed off. All that was left for him was a pickle, so he started munching.
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Date: 2020-09-21 06:37 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2020-09-21 06:41 pm (UTC)That was all the invitation he needed and he dug right in. He'd paid for it, damn right he was eating it.
"You seen that other faerie yet?" he asked between bites.
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Date: 2020-09-21 07:11 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2020-09-22 08:49 am (UTC)"He's an asshole and he's dangerous," John said. "And that's coming from me, so that'll tell you something. You got opinions, huh?"
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Date: 2020-09-22 12:39 pm (UTC)"I think the old ways are brutal and outdated. Mankind has progressed, why shouldn't the fae? Some seem interested in my thoughts, but not many, and Will seems to brush them off as childish," Fin replied.
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Date: 2020-09-22 12:45 pm (UTC)"For what it's worth, you're right and he's wrong. The fae are slowly dying off. Well, slowly for fae. All you blokes need to adapt or die. That's what most of the other old gods have done," he said as he cleaned Fin's plate.
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Date: 2020-09-22 12:47 pm (UTC)"I just wish he'd listen. I feel like if I could get Will on my side, others would start to follow," Fin frowned.
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Date: 2020-09-22 12:58 pm (UTC)"Give him something he wants. Every fae I've ever met has been greedy as fuck. I don't know what he might want, but smart lad like you could puzzle it out," he said.
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Date: 2020-09-22 09:52 pm (UTC)"I'm not sure I have anything that would interest him. He's never expressed an interest in anything at any rate," Fin replied.
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Date: 2020-09-23 10:20 am (UTC)"And finding out would mean talking to him. Something I'm very in favor of never happening," he replied thoughtfully.
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Date: 2020-09-23 04:45 pm (UTC)Fin hummed a little in agreement. He was in no rush to see Will himself.
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Date: 2020-09-24 06:53 am (UTC)"Have you run into any real problems? Anywhere reality is a little...thin?" John asked. He was more concerned about reality than Fin's experience...though he couldn't do much about either.
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Date: 2020-09-24 03:49 pm (UTC)"I don't think so, no. Why do you ask?" Fin replied.
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Date: 2020-09-24 06:29 pm (UTC)"Because I know from experience that when the worlds get thin, things come through," he said. He grabbed a napkin and wiped his fingers and mouth, then pulled out his cigarettes and moved to rise.
"If you get a whiff of something like that, I'd been keen to make that nonsense stop."
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Date: 2020-09-24 08:03 pm (UTC)Fin watched him stand, making no move to follow.
"I'll keep you in mind," he assured him.
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Date: 2020-09-25 11:04 am (UTC)John gave a nod and headed out the door without even a goodbye.
Between Fin and Alan, he had real concerns about just how solid this world was right now.