Luck, be a lady

Nico Alessi. 30. PROTECT. Probability manipulation. I'll take my chances. [A Roleplay blog with HeroesRPG.]

[luckyalessi]

So...

[rachel-hicks-blog]

She shrugs, Well, nothin’ new that Lyla probably already told Sophia who told you. I mean, yeah. It makes it a lot easier for news to get around if she’s got one friend who has like ten of her other friends. Besides, they all known Riley. All would’ve found out by now; it’s been, like, a month. Or two. Nothin’, Rae mutters, rolling her eyes at herself, I mean, I’ve just been goin’ through life, y’know. Aimlessly. Aggressively and maybe a bit too recklessly to be considered stable. Possibly pathetically.

[luckyalessi]

Nico mirrors her shrug, a small smile tugging at his lips. Sometimes Soph tells me that stuff, but I usually prefer to find out details from the source even if she has, so y'might as well figure I know nothin'. He tilts his head to the side and watches her for a moment, before raising an eyebrow. Well, I hope you're makin' sure to take good care of yourself, with all that aimlessness.

[luckyalessi]

So...

[gemmamarston-deactivated2015052]

Unless you’ve decided to threaten my life with upholstery, I won’t hit you with a lamp. Her expression darkens a little bit, and she nods. No, it’s not. Believe me, I know. Better that you move somewhere safe then learn that that hard way. She shrugs faintly. Well, I couldn’t ask you to host all four of us. And having guests on top of having a baby in the house is very stressful, I wouldn’t want you two pulling out your hair. It is very nice, I went there once with the FBI. Lovely and quiet compared to here.

[luckyalessi]

Threaten you with upholstery? Well, I guess we can't rule anything out. He grins, though her change in expression doesn't go unnoticed. Yeah. Always better safe than sorry, right? He almost reaches out to bump her, just to offer the contact or the support, but settles for leaning a little closer, instead. I mean, we have such nice hair, I can understand why you'd be concerned for it. He grins. Alright, though-- well, wherever you stay, I look forward to seeing you sometime over there. And yeah! I went there a couple times with the carnival, and again for the honeymoon, but somehow I always manage to forget how many trees there are, y'know? 

[luckyalessi]

So...

[fireunderskin-deactivated201705]

Kind of?

[luckyalessi]

Kind of. I mean-- it depends if  you've talked to Soph yet, or not. 

[luckyalessi]

So...

[crnop07in]

That’s fantastic! You’re gonna be a dad, Sophia’s gonna be a mum… He ruffles Nico’s hair like a proud parent. You were just a kid, a couple’a years ago, an’ now you’re starting a family. God, I can’t wait.

[luckyalessi]

Yeah. Nico grins like a little kid and butts his head into Claude's hand, laughing. And you'll-- can I tell you the less happy news, now? It's not that bad, I swear.

[worksofpyro]

Meaning most of the working population of protect know?

It’s your time to shine, anyway… So I’ll give you the spotlight for now.

[luckyalessi]

Maybe... 

Aw, that's so sweet! You basically create your own spotlight, though, so I'm not sure how well that's gonna work. 

[worksofpyro]

…I bet Ni and Soph’s been spreading the news around before I could.

[luckyalessi]

Only a little...

[luckyalessi]

So...

[crnop07in]

Soph- What? You’re messin’ with me. He holds Nico at arm’s length, looks into his eyes to figure out if its a joke or not, and pulls him into the tightest hug he can possibly manage with a laugh. You’re not- that’s amazing! 

[luckyalessi]

Not messin' with you-- Nico laughs again as Claude pulls him in, and hugs him back, as tight as he can manage. Yeah! I'm gonna be a dad. And buries his face in Claude's shoulder, finally letting it really sink in all the way. 

[luckyalessi]

So...

[protectorpetrelli-blog]

Whoa, whoa! Slow your roll, slick. Lemme just… So Soph is havin’ a baby and you guys are movin’ far away. Does this mean you’re just gonna commute or?

[luckyalessi]

Uh... Might be kind of a long commute. I mean... This city's just not really safe, we figure. We were kinda thinkin' a cross-country move would be best. Which is-- Soph and I are givin' our two weeks' notice, or whatever.

[luckyalessi]

So...

[crnop07in]

Damn, really? I don’t suppose I can just get th’ good news and pretend th’ bad doesn’t exist, can I? He grins a little and elbows Nico in return.

[luckyalessi]

Nico laughs, Alright. Might end up bitin' you in the ass later on, though, and ends up wedging himself up against Claude's side, grinning like a loon. Soph's pregnant. 

[luckyalessi]

So...

[gemmamarston-deactivated2015052]

I don’t think I’ve ever thrown a lamp at anyone, actually. Even when I was undercover. Well, I could be angry at you, but that would be a waste of what little time you’re going to be here, now wouldn’t it? She shrugs, gesturing for him to sit in the chair in front of her desk. Besides, I understand the impulse to leave. I don’t trust this city with children anymore either. She smiles faintly. You don’t have to, I could always just book a hotel like the rest of the world. I’d have to if I could talk Tom into a vacation. Maybe I could drag Sam and Richard out that way too, if you’d like a mini reunion.

[luckyalessi]

Well, there's always a first for everything, right? He laughs a little, taking a seat when she gestures. He absentmindedly twists his wedding ring around his finger as he talks. Yeah-- we decided pretty quickly that this wasn't the place to bring up a little one. Too much chaos, all around, both of us want our kids to get the chance to have a happy childhood, y'know? And I guess that's true-- more expensive,though. Up to you, I guess. He gives a small laugh. Yeah, you could all get a nice vacation out of the deal, too. Washington's really nice.

[luckyalessi]

So...

[protectorpetrelli-blog]

Again? Didn’t you guys just move like a while while back?

[luckyalessi]

Bigger move, man. Soph's pregnant, we're headed as away from the fighting as we can get. 

[luckyalessi]

So...

[rachel-hicks-blog]

She chuckles and lets go of his neck, taking a step back, Yeah, yeah, less work for you, right? Rae had something to tell him earlier, but she forgot while Sophia was telling her… eh, whatever. Uh, yeah, it has been, like, forever, hasn’t it? She chuckles, nervously, and scratches the back of her neck, I’m alright. Nothin’ new. Fuck me… Everything’s new.

[luckyalessi]

Nico reaches out to gently poke her nose as she steps away, before shoving his hands in his pockets. Much less. Plus, I'm pretty bad at that whole thing. I usually just kinda... Say it. Soph has a lot more tact. He grins. Nothin' new, really? Damn. Not much new for me, I guess, 'sides the obvious. Whatcha been up to lately? 

[luckyalessi]

So...

[protectorpetrelli-blog]

It’s okay, Alessi. I don’t blame you for killin’ the ficus.

[luckyalessi]

Nah, man, the ficus is fine. Dunno if it'll survive the move, though. 

[luckyalessi]

So...

[crnop07in]

Good news, I hope. Could use some of that.

[luckyalessi]

Well... There's kind of good and bad parts to it? Dependin' on how you look at it. Nico absently pokes at Claude's arm.

[luckyalessi]

So...

[gemmamarston-deactivated2015052]

What, did you think I’d throw a lamp at you or something? Of course I wouldn’t be rude to Sophia, how dare you, you sneaky shit. Sophia didn’t chicken out on telling me until day’s end like you did. She grins back, nodding. Are you kidding me? An excuse to get out of this damned city for a weekend and play with what will probably be a very lovely baby? If I didn’t feel like making a trip to visit you, then I would be an awful excuse for a human being.

[luckyalessi]

That was... A possibility. He laughs. A less likely one, though. What can I say? Soph is a much braver soul than I. Anyway, I didn't mean you'd be rude to Soph, I'm just bad at this kind of thing. He shoves his hands in his pockets. Yeah, we're gonna be living in a really pretty area, too, I think. Lots of trees, y'know? I'll make sure we have a guest room or a couch or something for you to sleep on whenever you come visit. 

[luckyalessi]

So...

[gemmamarston-deactivated2015052]

Ooh, I merit a thank goodness? Were you that worried about telling me? You are in a world of shit for leaving me here with all this paperwork, but I’m happy for you two all the same. However, if you don’t invite me over at least once, I will mail your kid all kinds of noisy toys, so help me.

[luckyalessi]

Eh... Wasn't sure how you'd react. Can't say I mind not having to face your first reaction on my own-- just in case. He grins. Of course-- I'm sue you can come visit whenever you want, once we have a set address. Assuming you feel like making the trip, at least. 

[luckyalessi]

So...

[rachel-hicks-blog]

Uhhhh. Rae kinda half-lunges, half-stumbles forward and tackles/hugs him. She aims a bit too high and is left dangling her feet a tiny bit since she’s holding onto his neck and he’s terribly taller than her. Sophia told me.

[luckyalessi]

Nico catches her and laughs, Hey, there! Thank goodness-- she seems to be making it to just about everyone before I do. Not that I mind. So, since we can skip that-- how are you? Seems like it's been forever!