Fin

[petty_dabbler]

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John wondered what could possibly be going on at this hour that Fin would need to see him. The fae was in luck with John being home. The warlock had books open all around and was doing some spell work. He was certain he had plenty of time to tidy up though. Or he had, until he got lost in the work again.

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[prince_of_nymphs]

Fin felt guilty enough about stopping by so late that he stopped off to get a case of beer and some takeaway on the way. Knocking on John's door, the young fae held the goods out in offering.

"I bring gifts," he joked awkwardly.

[petty_dabbler]

John look confused a second, standing in the doorway in just a pair of jeans. There was a bandage wrapped around his arm, hiding one of his tattoos.

"There's some cautionary tale about taking faerie gifts, but fuck it. I'm starving. Come on in," he said as he moved out of the way.

[prince_of_nymphs]

"No strings attached, cross my heart," Fin assured him, heading inside and putting the food and beer down on the table.

"Well, maybe one string. I need to ask you something about, uh, past fae lives. ...And stuff. Mostly stuff."

[petty_dabbler]

"I don't know how much help I can be, but go for it," he said as he grabbed food and a beer and wandered to the sofa to eat. The flat wasn't very big so he was just right there, still watching fin as he popped open the container.

[prince_of_nymphs]

"Will's been talking a lot about dreams he's having. Dreams about me. He's getting- I dunno, clingy, almost? Drunk texts asking to see me, sulks when I turn him down, keeps looking like he's lost in thought, or a memory. And on some level, I get it, I feel something when I'm with him. Something familiar," Fin admitted, grabbing a beer before moving to join john.

"We have a bond, I know that much, but I don't know what it means- I just know when I'm with him, something feels off. This weird mix of temptation and genuine fear."

[petty_dabbler]

"Huh. Weird," he said and shoved food in his mouth while he thought. Cracked the beer as he chewed, then took a drink to wash it down.

"And you're sure he's not fucking with you? He's goddamned dangerous, Fin."

But if they were bound John knew that wasn't the case. He just knew.

[prince_of_nymphs]

Fin looked thoughtful, then shook his head.

"I can't explain it, but I'd know if he was messing me about."

[petty_dabbler]

"Are you sure it's past lives and not parallel dimensions?" John asked. "It makes a difference."

[prince_of_nymphs]

"I have no idea," Fin said honestly. "I just- Know I feel something when we're together, and it scares me."

[petty_dabbler]

"Do you want me to look into it? Now? It'd mean using a pretty powerful spell," he said cautiously.

[prince_of_nymphs]

"If you think it'll provide some answers... Yes. I'd be grateful for any help you can offer," Fin replied, looking hopeful.

[petty_dabbler]

"Alright. Let me tidy up and make some room."

Of course, he was going to finish eating first. Now that he thought of it, he'd not eaten all day.

"What brought this on?" he asked.

[prince_of_nymphs]

"I was just with him," Fin confessed. "Think he's upset with me, actually. Things were starting to get... Intimate, and I shut it down."

[petty_dabbler]

"He'll get over it," he said, a bit harsh. "So he's acting weird and you are afraid...and you're certain you think it's because of your bond?"

He didn't wait for Fin to answer, he simply got up and looked through a pile to find a book.

"Finish eating," he said as he began to flip through pages.

[prince_of_nymphs]

"I'm certain," Fin replied, finishing his meal and then taking the trash through to the kitchen to clean up.

He returned a moment later and sat back down, watching John work.

[petty_dabbler]

He'd moved to the floor. Rug drawn back, he sat beside a circle inscribed on the floor.

John lit a black candle and read the book a bit, then looked to Fin.

"Come down here. Sit across from me."

[prince_of_nymphs]

Fin moved to join him, sitting across from John and watching him intently.

[petty_dabbler]

John reached to take his hands and stared into the candle. His power welled up and poured out, a blast of dry desert heat.

The flame grew taller.

"Hold still. Give me a minute," he said as he closed his eyes and bowed his head.

[prince_of_nymphs]

Fin did as he was asked, going still and watching the other man. He had no idea what John was doing, but he trusted him.

[petty_dabbler]

It took some time and very little actually happened. John sat with his eyes shut and the flame was tall and unwavering. He held Fin's hands, his own remarkably soft and gentle.

Finally he opened his eyes and looked sympathetic.

"Stay away from him, Fin," he said. "All I see is a lot of pain. Keep yourself safe and stay away from him."

[prince_of_nymphs]

Fin didn't seem surprised to hear it, and he nodded a little.

"I told him it was best we part ways," he admitted.

[petty_dabbler]

"I wouldn't trust him to leave you alone. If you want wards, I'll do it again. No charge," he offered.

[prince_of_nymphs]

"He gave me his word. For now that's enough," Fin said. "But thanks. I guess..."

He hadn't assumed John would charge him. After sharing a bed and so much intimacy, he'd assumed they were friends.

Perhaps he was wrong.

[petty_dabbler]

"No worries. Just let me know," he said. He let go of Fin's hands, licked his fingers, and pinched out the flame.

"Look, I don't want to tell you how to run your life, Fin, but if I were you, I'd watch my back whether he gave his word or not. And I'd watch the people you care about, too. If he decides he wants you, your boyfriend is in the way."

John reached over to the table to grab his smokes and lit one with the tip of his finger.

[prince_of_nymphs]

"I think Will is smart enough to know that if he had any hand in harm coming to Hex, I wouldn't forgive him. He also knows Hex isn't what keeps me from being with him. It's this feeling. This strange forgotten history we share."