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[eyediot]

sad bad end s5 jon and tim on a monster road trip



[Algric had given the trio a fair warning of what was happening. Not the specific details of what he was coming from, but he was from a little further along Algric's timeline, and came through Hilltop Road. Never pleasant, but he's here now. IT took a few days of settling, readjusting, and putting some firm self-imposed boundaries on himself before Jon felt comfortable enough to see the others.

After a few minutes of surprise and staring, Jon ends up sitting alone with Tim for a few minutes; the others having some things to take care of themselves. He sits there, fiddling a bit with his fingers, trying not to be self conscious. He can't do anything about the myriad of different, newer scars, nor about his black sclera or so many other things about himself now.

But god... Tim. Alive and not shouting at him right this second. How novel.]

Tim... I.. [Where does he even start.]

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[eyediot]

Ah.

[And giddy joy gone.]

The doubles will probably be all right.

I... I'm not sure about Tim.

[He wants Tim to be part of this but also... Selfish. That really is the crux of it, he's selfish.]

[curriculum_fictae]

[ Oh. He hadn't quite expected that reaction? He's ... curious and gentle in return. ]

Does - does this change our relationship with him, really?

[eyediot]

It might for him.

[Jonah knows how Tim feels being oart of this but Jonah is also learning what is and isn't his business to spout out.]

We'll... Let's talk to him about it.

[curriculum_fictae]

Yeah. Let's do that.

[ He looks up at Jonah from where he's cuddled against him. ]

I'm - I'm not opposed to having him involved.

[eyediot]

[It takes a second for that to sink in before Jonah looks back down at him, hand to his cheek.]

You're sure? Because... I-i mean, it's. Marriage.

[curriculum_fictae]

[ He leans into that. ]

And having him still involved won't make us any less married, Jon.

[eyediot]

[He thumbs along his cheek, wishing he had a way to help with the frosted-glasses-problem. It's one thing for Jonah to not need his anymore since. Perfect Vision Thanks To Ceaseless Watcher Eye Care, but Algric...]

So... Three rings, then.

[curriculum_fictae]

[ Maybe a pair that are always warm to counteract it? Who knows.

He ducks his head a bit at that. ]

Maybe ask Tim first. But. Yes.

[eyediot]

Yes. Right. Ask Tim first.

[He lays his head back, staring at the ceiling thinking about that. God. Married.]

[curriculum_fictae]

[ Algric cuddles in again, eyes closing. ]

Did you - did you want to pick out rings together?

[eyediot]

Yes.

[It's an almost immediate answer, giving Algric a loving little squeeze.]

Yes, I... I do. I'd like that.

[curriculum_fictae]

Then - then let's do it. N-not sure how that's. Going to work financially, but. We can at least look.

[eyediot]

Let me worry about that. There won't be an issue there.

[Haha mattress money. He shifts a little, tangling their legs up and just. Easily resting with him like this.]

It'll be good.

[curriculum_fictae]

Okay, okay ...

[ He's still going to be careful to stick to simple, cheaper jewelry. For his own comfort. He settles in close, then, letting himself relax. ]

[eyediot]

[He only move to reach for his hot chocolate again, sipping it and watching Algric.]

...Engaged, Martin.

[curriculum_fictae]

[ Algric laughs at that. ]

Your fiancé needs a nap, Jon.

[eyediot]

Oh, well far be it from me to keep my fiance awake when he wants to sleep.

[Hot chocolate set aside, instead he'll grab one of Tim's books and settle in.]

Take your nap, Martin.

[curriculum_fictae]

I will, ta.

[ He smiles and lets himself drift off. ]