Richard Mars Nurse Practitioner

[bromias-themasked-god]

*in full wolf form, about a story tall, walking the perimeter of the asylum*

*has growled at and snapped at others getting near him or that happen to be in his way*

*has been doing so for almost a day at this point*

@charlesmars

[richard-mars-np]

We aren't unpacking all that.

When you're out here you're not in your body. Your body is there.

[charlesmars]

*rolls his eyes and huffs* Believe whatever you want, but I dont know where the hell youre getting this. Now... how the hell do I get back?

[richard-mars-np]

Babe... its magic. This is an out of body experience. You have to go back to your body.

[bromias-themasked-god]

*in full wolf form, about a story tall, walking the perimeter of the asylum*

*has growled at and snapped at others getting near him or that happen to be in his way*

*has been doing so for almost a day at this point*

@charlesmars

[richard-mars-np]

We aren't unpacking all that.

When you're out here you're not in your body. Your body is there.

[bromias-themasked-god]

*in full wolf form, about a story tall, walking the perimeter of the asylum*

*has growled at and snapped at others getting near him or that happen to be in his way*

*has been doing so for almost a day at this point*

@charlesmars

[richard-mars-np]

The asylum. We were grabbed by the conclave for John to be Demetris sex slave. I was an accessory.

[charlesmars]

This is extremely convoluted.

[richard-mars-np]

Yep. *starts the fire in the fire place* We have been fighting for our lives every day since Jasper turned John.

[charlesmars]

So you left him...? Is that why youre out here?

[richard-mars-np]

Had to get away from Demetri. He was trying to trap us same as Aaron. So I left John behind.

[charlesmars]

You mean broke up with him.

[richard-mars-np]

Do you need me to say that?

[charlesmars]

That tells me all I need to know. I had to be sure I understood.

[richard-mars-np]

*has to take a deep breath to calm himself*

[charlesmars]

*he actually looks away for a moment as he thinks about something*

[richard-mars-np]

*whispers* I'm sorry.

[charlesmars]

Im the second choice.

[richard-mars-np]

*his lips curl as he cant control his fangs when he's emotional*

He... *tries to keep his voice even* He's been nothing but amazing to me. He redirected me to choose you back at the asylum, took it without a fight when I told him we reconciled, took care of me as a newborn, yet I still can't stop thinking of ways to come back to you. But sure.

[charlesmars]

*he looks at him again*

Im the second choice because I was an idiot and threw you away. You know... about 3 weeks ago the pharmacist stopped filling the prescription id been writing myself. They caught on... took them fucking forever, but I guess the pills are in limited quantities now. So I was basically told to go fuck myself. Alcohol? I still got some, sure, but its becoming harder to get my hands on. Since no one is going out, its not coming back in.

I was angry for two of those weeks, going through a sort of detox or something similar. It wasnt until I woke up without the shit in my system that I was thinking clearly and thought to myself... 'Dammit, you really lost your mate.'

I havent told anyone because its hurt too much. So... im just... fucking it away literally so I dont have to think about it.

[richard-mars-np]

*he turns his head slightly so it's turned even more away from Charles as he listens to him so his tears don't inturrupt Charles, really not expecting this and it hitting hard* *runs a hand over his face and sniffs *

[charlesmars]

You know I never do anything wrong.

But im telling you right now- I fucked up. You wouldn't have fucked that vampire if I had changed sooner. I understand that now. Im still pussed off at you for doing it, I might still throw it at you when im hurt.... but i know I fucked up and thats why any of this happened.

[richard-mars-np]

*does manage a small snicker at the first part*

*he wipes his eyes, breath hitching as he tries to stay quiet with it* He's my best friend... it should have... stayed that way but I let my hurt control me... I love you, I missed you so much. *Turns to face him* I'm... really glad to hear you... talk about it. Explain any of it.

It wasn't entirely your fault. You were hurt.

[charlesmars]

Im not ready to talk about most of it. I might not ever be ready to talk about all of it.

[richard-mars-np]

Talking about any of it helps. I really thought you hated me because I convinced you to run from the asylum.

[charlesmars]

You didn't have to exactly convince me of that. I just didnt esnt to give up my career.

[richard-mars-np]

I know that now. It was my insecurities latching on to any reason the mate bond would sever. *finally also sits down*

[charlesmars]

Where are we, by the way?

[richard-mars-np]

Mountain range in Germany... or I think its Germany I've just been walking until the sun comes up every day.

[charlesmars]

Germany?!

[richard-mars-np]

Its remote and I was able to get here on for from Prague.

[charlesmars]

Where do you plan on going?

[richard-mars-np]

Im never going to be able to stop moving.

[charlesmars]

I don't that's a smart idea considering how volatile the hunters are.

[richard-mars-np]

Ill avoid large cities. Demetri has someone already looking for me.

[charlesmars]

That's not concerning at all.

[richard-mars-np]

Yeah I know. This was stupid. I shouldn't have run.

[charlesmars]

Explain why you did again?

[richard-mars-np]

He had us trapped... I think I've developed claustrophobia. I cant stand the idea of being trapped. Enclosed. So I ran.

[charlesmars]

And John knows you left.

[richard-mars-np]

I... originally asked him to come with me. John knew how obsessed Demetri is with him and stayed behind so we wouldn't be hunted.

[charlesmars]

Romantic.

[richard-mars-np]

Sure... *drops his eyes*

[charlesmars]

When did you plan on bringing me out here like this?

[richard-mars-np]

I've been planning this since John and I were taken from the asylum but then I realized prague wasn't any better so I waited until I was out.

[charlesmars]

How the hell did you manage to pull me out? And I can go back as easily?

[richard-mars-np]

The magic of the barrier connects you to your personal items so your body at the asylum and....our wedding bands here. The magic is done, I just used it. *holds up his hand, he has both of their rings*

[charlesmars]

*brow quirks slightly* You use magic?

[richard-mars-np]

Its there, might as well if they are going to make our life hell. Ill use all the asylums resources, fuck them.

[charlesmars]

I guess so.

[richard-mars-np]

Its literally something people have been doing for ages. Dean got to leave the barrier three times like this. Well, three he told me of.

[charlesmars]

Im just not a fan of magic, but its nice to be out of there.

[richard-mars-np]

I liked Dean and his magic. It was natural and clean and fresh and he was kind. I thought Ryder was those things when we met him.

[charlesmars]

Let's not talk about Ryder.

[richard-mars-np]

Yeah, I don't want to either.

[charlesmars]

Then we wont.

[richard-mars-np]

Who you been fucking? *not said in any tone*

[charlesmars]

*he takes a moment before answering*

I dont think i want to tell you. *also not said in any tone*

[richard-mars-np]

I was mostly kidding anyway.

[charlesmars]

*isn't convinced* I hate to say this, but I cant stay long here right now. I do have a prior commitment, a very important one, that I promised someone. And, no, its not sex.

[richard-mars-np]

Alright. Its okay. I literally brought you here to give you options not to force you to stay with me.... but...

[charlesmars]

But?

[richard-mars-np]

*not looking at him* Can... I kiss you goodbye? *cringes and closes his eyes*

[charlesmars]

Id like that. *he gets up*

[richard-mars-np]

*a small smile as he gets up too*

[charlesmars]

*stepping over to him*

[richard-mars-np]

*lifts his hand intending to leay it on Charles arm*

[charlesmars]

*grabs him by the waist and kisses him more deeply than before*

[richard-mars-np]

*presses closer, his other hand cupping his cheek*

[charlesmars]

*keeps kissing him, missing him*

[richard-mars-np]

*snakes his free arm around him, nedding to be closer*

[charlesmars]

*grips his clothing, inhaling sharply through his nose*

[richard-mars-np]

*relaxes into him, but doesn't make more moves as much as he wants to, letting Charles choose what they do and don't do*

[charlesmars]

*he actually stops and pulls back, a bit reluctantly*

I should go.

[richard-mars-np]

Your prior engagement. *whispers*

[charlesmars]

I promise its important.

[richard-mars-np]

*caresses his cheek* I know.

Wear a jacket when you come back.

[charlesmars]

*he nods*

[richard-mars-np]

*meets his eyes* But do come back.

[charlesmars]

I will. As soon as I can.

[richard-mars-np]

*breath hitches * I love you.

[charlesmars]

I love you, too.

[richard-mars-np]

*a smile* Even if you stink.

[charlesmars]

*a soft chuckle* Likewise.

[richard-mars-np]

*dips in and gives him another but quicker kiss*

[charlesmars]

*once he pulls back* Now how do I get back?

[richard-mars-np]

To come to me, its your ring. To get home... its your body, specifically your bones. You'll want to intend to be where your bones are.

[charlesmars]

Youre not making any sense. Im here.

[richard-mars-np]

I didnt bring your body. Its like how ghosts feel real and can be hurt. You too while youre out here. Body is back there.

[bromias-themasked-god]

*in full wolf form, about a story tall, walking the perimeter of the asylum*

*has growled at and snapped at others getting near him or that happen to be in his way*

*has been doing so for almost a day at this point*

@charlesmars

[richard-mars-np]

The asylum. We were grabbed by the conclave for John to be Demetris sex slave. I was an accessory.

[charlesmars]

This is extremely convoluted.

[richard-mars-np]

Yep. *starts the fire in the fire place* We have been fighting for our lives every day since Jasper turned John.

[charlesmars]

So you left him...? Is that why youre out here?

[richard-mars-np]

Had to get away from Demetri. He was trying to trap us same as Aaron. So I left John behind.

[charlesmars]

You mean broke up with him.

[richard-mars-np]

Do you need me to say that?

[charlesmars]

That tells me all I need to know. I had to be sure I understood.

[richard-mars-np]

*has to take a deep breath to calm himself*

[charlesmars]

*he actually looks away for a moment as he thinks about something*

[richard-mars-np]

*whispers* I'm sorry.

[charlesmars]

Im the second choice.

[richard-mars-np]

*his lips curl as he cant control his fangs when he's emotional*

He... *tries to keep his voice even* He's been nothing but amazing to me. He redirected me to choose you back at the asylum, took it without a fight when I told him we reconciled, took care of me as a newborn, yet I still can't stop thinking of ways to come back to you. But sure.

[charlesmars]

*he looks at him again*

Im the second choice because I was an idiot and threw you away. You know... about 3 weeks ago the pharmacist stopped filling the prescription id been writing myself. They caught on... took them fucking forever, but I guess the pills are in limited quantities now. So I was basically told to go fuck myself. Alcohol? I still got some, sure, but its becoming harder to get my hands on. Since no one is going out, its not coming back in.

I was angry for two of those weeks, going through a sort of detox or something similar. It wasnt until I woke up without the shit in my system that I was thinking clearly and thought to myself... 'Dammit, you really lost your mate.'

I havent told anyone because its hurt too much. So... im just... fucking it away literally so I dont have to think about it.

[richard-mars-np]

*he turns his head slightly so it's turned even more away from Charles as he listens to him so his tears don't inturrupt Charles, really not expecting this and it hitting hard* *runs a hand over his face and sniffs *

[charlesmars]

You know I never do anything wrong.

But im telling you right now- I fucked up. You wouldn't have fucked that vampire if I had changed sooner. I understand that now. Im still pussed off at you for doing it, I might still throw it at you when im hurt.... but i know I fucked up and thats why any of this happened.

[richard-mars-np]

*does manage a small snicker at the first part*

*he wipes his eyes, breath hitching as he tries to stay quiet with it* He's my best friend... it should have... stayed that way but I let my hurt control me... I love you, I missed you so much. *Turns to face him* I'm... really glad to hear you... talk about it. Explain any of it.

It wasn't entirely your fault. You were hurt.

[charlesmars]

Im not ready to talk about most of it. I might not ever be ready to talk about all of it.

[richard-mars-np]

Talking about any of it helps. I really thought you hated me because I convinced you to run from the asylum.

[charlesmars]

You didn't have to exactly convince me of that. I just didnt esnt to give up my career.

[richard-mars-np]

I know that now. It was my insecurities latching on to any reason the mate bond would sever. *finally also sits down*

[charlesmars]

Where are we, by the way?

[richard-mars-np]

Mountain range in Germany... or I think its Germany I've just been walking until the sun comes up every day.

[charlesmars]

Germany?!

[richard-mars-np]

Its remote and I was able to get here on for from Prague.

[charlesmars]

Where do you plan on going?

[richard-mars-np]

Im never going to be able to stop moving.

[charlesmars]

I don't that's a smart idea considering how volatile the hunters are.

[richard-mars-np]

Ill avoid large cities. Demetri has someone already looking for me.

[charlesmars]

That's not concerning at all.

[richard-mars-np]

Yeah I know. This was stupid. I shouldn't have run.

[charlesmars]

Explain why you did again?

[richard-mars-np]

He had us trapped... I think I've developed claustrophobia. I cant stand the idea of being trapped. Enclosed. So I ran.

[charlesmars]

And John knows you left.

[richard-mars-np]

I... originally asked him to come with me. John knew how obsessed Demetri is with him and stayed behind so we wouldn't be hunted.

[charlesmars]

Romantic.

[richard-mars-np]

Sure... *drops his eyes*

[charlesmars]

When did you plan on bringing me out here like this?

[richard-mars-np]

I've been planning this since John and I were taken from the asylum but then I realized prague wasn't any better so I waited until I was out.

[charlesmars]

How the hell did you manage to pull me out? And I can go back as easily?

[richard-mars-np]

The magic of the barrier connects you to your personal items so your body at the asylum and....our wedding bands here. The magic is done, I just used it. *holds up his hand, he has both of their rings*

[charlesmars]

*brow quirks slightly* You use magic?

[richard-mars-np]

Its there, might as well if they are going to make our life hell. Ill use all the asylums resources, fuck them.

[charlesmars]

I guess so.

[richard-mars-np]

Its literally something people have been doing for ages. Dean got to leave the barrier three times like this. Well, three he told me of.

[charlesmars]

Im just not a fan of magic, but its nice to be out of there.

[richard-mars-np]

I liked Dean and his magic. It was natural and clean and fresh and he was kind. I thought Ryder was those things when we met him.

[charlesmars]

Let's not talk about Ryder.

[richard-mars-np]

Yeah, I don't want to either.

[charlesmars]

Then we wont.

[richard-mars-np]

Who you been fucking? *not said in any tone*

[charlesmars]

*he takes a moment before answering*

I dont think i want to tell you. *also not said in any tone*

[richard-mars-np]

I was mostly kidding anyway.

[charlesmars]

*isn't convinced* I hate to say this, but I cant stay long here right now. I do have a prior commitment, a very important one, that I promised someone. And, no, its not sex.

[richard-mars-np]

Alright. Its okay. I literally brought you here to give you options not to force you to stay with me.... but...

[charlesmars]

But?

[richard-mars-np]

*not looking at him* Can... I kiss you goodbye? *cringes and closes his eyes*

[charlesmars]

Id like that. *he gets up*

[richard-mars-np]

*a small smile as he gets up too*

[charlesmars]

*stepping over to him*

[richard-mars-np]

*lifts his hand intending to leay it on Charles arm*

[charlesmars]

*grabs him by the waist and kisses him more deeply than before*

[richard-mars-np]

*presses closer, his other hand cupping his cheek*

[charlesmars]

*keeps kissing him, missing him*

[richard-mars-np]

*snakes his free arm around him, nedding to be closer*

[charlesmars]

*grips his clothing, inhaling sharply through his nose*

[richard-mars-np]

*relaxes into him, but doesn't make more moves as much as he wants to, letting Charles choose what they do and don't do*

[charlesmars]

*he actually stops and pulls back, a bit reluctantly*

I should go.

[richard-mars-np]

Your prior engagement. *whispers*

[charlesmars]

I promise its important.

[richard-mars-np]

*caresses his cheek* I know.

Wear a jacket when you come back.

[charlesmars]

*he nods*

[richard-mars-np]

*meets his eyes* But do come back.

[charlesmars]

I will. As soon as I can.

[richard-mars-np]

*breath hitches * I love you.

[charlesmars]

I love you, too.

[richard-mars-np]

*a smile* Even if you stink.

[charlesmars]

*a soft chuckle* Likewise.

[richard-mars-np]

*dips in and gives him another but quicker kiss*

[charlesmars]

*once he pulls back* Now how do I get back?

[richard-mars-np]

To come to me, its your ring. To get home... its your body, specifically your bones. You'll want to intend to be where your bones are.

[bromias-themasked-god]

*in full wolf form, about a story tall, walking the perimeter of the asylum*

*has growled at and snapped at others getting near him or that happen to be in his way*

*has been doing so for almost a day at this point*

@charlesmars

[richard-mars-np]

The asylum. We were grabbed by the conclave for John to be Demetris sex slave. I was an accessory.

[charlesmars]

This is extremely convoluted.

[richard-mars-np]

Yep. *starts the fire in the fire place* We have been fighting for our lives every day since Jasper turned John.

[charlesmars]

So you left him...? Is that why youre out here?

[richard-mars-np]

Had to get away from Demetri. He was trying to trap us same as Aaron. So I left John behind.

[charlesmars]

You mean broke up with him.

[richard-mars-np]

Do you need me to say that?

[charlesmars]

That tells me all I need to know. I had to be sure I understood.

[richard-mars-np]

*has to take a deep breath to calm himself*

[charlesmars]

*he actually looks away for a moment as he thinks about something*

[richard-mars-np]

*whispers* I'm sorry.

[charlesmars]

Im the second choice.

[richard-mars-np]

*his lips curl as he cant control his fangs when he's emotional*

He... *tries to keep his voice even* He's been nothing but amazing to me. He redirected me to choose you back at the asylum, took it without a fight when I told him we reconciled, took care of me as a newborn, yet I still can't stop thinking of ways to come back to you. But sure.

[charlesmars]

*he looks at him again*

Im the second choice because I was an idiot and threw you away. You know... about 3 weeks ago the pharmacist stopped filling the prescription id been writing myself. They caught on... took them fucking forever, but I guess the pills are in limited quantities now. So I was basically told to go fuck myself. Alcohol? I still got some, sure, but its becoming harder to get my hands on. Since no one is going out, its not coming back in.

I was angry for two of those weeks, going through a sort of detox or something similar. It wasnt until I woke up without the shit in my system that I was thinking clearly and thought to myself... 'Dammit, you really lost your mate.'

I havent told anyone because its hurt too much. So... im just... fucking it away literally so I dont have to think about it.

[richard-mars-np]

*he turns his head slightly so it's turned even more away from Charles as he listens to him so his tears don't inturrupt Charles, really not expecting this and it hitting hard* *runs a hand over his face and sniffs *

[charlesmars]

You know I never do anything wrong.

But im telling you right now- I fucked up. You wouldn't have fucked that vampire if I had changed sooner. I understand that now. Im still pussed off at you for doing it, I might still throw it at you when im hurt.... but i know I fucked up and thats why any of this happened.

[richard-mars-np]

*does manage a small snicker at the first part*

*he wipes his eyes, breath hitching as he tries to stay quiet with it* He's my best friend... it should have... stayed that way but I let my hurt control me... I love you, I missed you so much. *Turns to face him* I'm... really glad to hear you... talk about it. Explain any of it.

It wasn't entirely your fault. You were hurt.

[charlesmars]

Im not ready to talk about most of it. I might not ever be ready to talk about all of it.

[richard-mars-np]

Talking about any of it helps. I really thought you hated me because I convinced you to run from the asylum.

[charlesmars]

You didn't have to exactly convince me of that. I just didnt esnt to give up my career.

[richard-mars-np]

I know that now. It was my insecurities latching on to any reason the mate bond would sever. *finally also sits down*

[charlesmars]

Where are we, by the way?

[richard-mars-np]

Mountain range in Germany... or I think its Germany I've just been walking until the sun comes up every day.

[charlesmars]

Germany?!

[richard-mars-np]

Its remote and I was able to get here on for from Prague.

[charlesmars]

Where do you plan on going?

[richard-mars-np]

Im never going to be able to stop moving.

[charlesmars]

I don't that's a smart idea considering how volatile the hunters are.

[richard-mars-np]

Ill avoid large cities. Demetri has someone already looking for me.

[charlesmars]

That's not concerning at all.

[richard-mars-np]

Yeah I know. This was stupid. I shouldn't have run.

[charlesmars]

Explain why you did again?

[richard-mars-np]

He had us trapped... I think I've developed claustrophobia. I cant stand the idea of being trapped. Enclosed. So I ran.

[charlesmars]

And John knows you left.

[richard-mars-np]

I... originally asked him to come with me. John knew how obsessed Demetri is with him and stayed behind so we wouldn't be hunted.

[charlesmars]

Romantic.

[richard-mars-np]

Sure... *drops his eyes*

[charlesmars]

When did you plan on bringing me out here like this?

[richard-mars-np]

I've been planning this since John and I were taken from the asylum but then I realized prague wasn't any better so I waited until I was out.

[charlesmars]

How the hell did you manage to pull me out? And I can go back as easily?

[richard-mars-np]

The magic of the barrier connects you to your personal items so your body at the asylum and....our wedding bands here. The magic is done, I just used it. *holds up his hand, he has both of their rings*

[charlesmars]

*brow quirks slightly* You use magic?

[richard-mars-np]

Its there, might as well if they are going to make our life hell. Ill use all the asylums resources, fuck them.

[charlesmars]

I guess so.

[richard-mars-np]

Its literally something people have been doing for ages. Dean got to leave the barrier three times like this. Well, three he told me of.

[charlesmars]

Im just not a fan of magic, but its nice to be out of there.

[richard-mars-np]

I liked Dean and his magic. It was natural and clean and fresh and he was kind. I thought Ryder was those things when we met him.

[charlesmars]

Let's not talk about Ryder.

[richard-mars-np]

Yeah, I don't want to either.

[charlesmars]

Then we wont.

[richard-mars-np]

Who you been fucking? *not said in any tone*

[charlesmars]

*he takes a moment before answering*

I dont think i want to tell you. *also not said in any tone*

[richard-mars-np]

I was mostly kidding anyway.

[charlesmars]

*isn't convinced* I hate to say this, but I cant stay long here right now. I do have a prior commitment, a very important one, that I promised someone. And, no, its not sex.

[richard-mars-np]

Alright. Its okay. I literally brought you here to give you options not to force you to stay with me.... but...

[charlesmars]

But?

[richard-mars-np]

*not looking at him* Can... I kiss you goodbye? *cringes and closes his eyes*

[charlesmars]

Id like that. *he gets up*

[richard-mars-np]

*a small smile as he gets up too*

[charlesmars]

*stepping over to him*

[richard-mars-np]

*lifts his hand intending to leay it on Charles arm*

[charlesmars]

*grabs him by the waist and kisses him more deeply than before*

[richard-mars-np]

*presses closer, his other hand cupping his cheek*

[charlesmars]

*keeps kissing him, missing him*

[richard-mars-np]

*snakes his free arm around him, nedding to be closer*

[charlesmars]

*grips his clothing, inhaling sharply through his nose*

[richard-mars-np]

*relaxes into him, but doesn't make more moves as much as he wants to, letting Charles choose what they do and don't do*

[charlesmars]

*he actually stops and pulls back, a bit reluctantly*

I should go.

[richard-mars-np]

Your prior engagement. *whispers*

[charlesmars]

I promise its important.

[richard-mars-np]

*caresses his cheek* I know.

Wear a jacket when you come back.

[charlesmars]

*he nods*

[richard-mars-np]

*meets his eyes* But do come back.

[charlesmars]

I will. As soon as I can.

[richard-mars-np]

*breath hitches * I love you.

[charlesmars]

I love you, too.

[richard-mars-np]

*a smile* Even if you stink.

[charlesmars]

*a soft chuckle* Likewise.

[richard-mars-np]

*dips in and gives him another but quicker kiss*

[bromias-themasked-god]

*in full wolf form, about a story tall, walking the perimeter of the asylum*

*has growled at and snapped at others getting near him or that happen to be in his way*

*has been doing so for almost a day at this point*

@charlesmars

[richard-mars-np]

The asylum. We were grabbed by the conclave for John to be Demetris sex slave. I was an accessory.

[charlesmars]

This is extremely convoluted.

[richard-mars-np]

Yep. *starts the fire in the fire place* We have been fighting for our lives every day since Jasper turned John.

[charlesmars]

So you left him...? Is that why youre out here?

[richard-mars-np]

Had to get away from Demetri. He was trying to trap us same as Aaron. So I left John behind.

[charlesmars]

You mean broke up with him.

[richard-mars-np]

Do you need me to say that?

[charlesmars]

That tells me all I need to know. I had to be sure I understood.

[richard-mars-np]

*has to take a deep breath to calm himself*

[charlesmars]

*he actually looks away for a moment as he thinks about something*

[richard-mars-np]

*whispers* I'm sorry.

[charlesmars]

Im the second choice.

[richard-mars-np]

*his lips curl as he cant control his fangs when he's emotional*

He... *tries to keep his voice even* He's been nothing but amazing to me. He redirected me to choose you back at the asylum, took it without a fight when I told him we reconciled, took care of me as a newborn, yet I still can't stop thinking of ways to come back to you. But sure.

[charlesmars]

*he looks at him again*

Im the second choice because I was an idiot and threw you away. You know... about 3 weeks ago the pharmacist stopped filling the prescription id been writing myself. They caught on... took them fucking forever, but I guess the pills are in limited quantities now. So I was basically told to go fuck myself. Alcohol? I still got some, sure, but its becoming harder to get my hands on. Since no one is going out, its not coming back in.

I was angry for two of those weeks, going through a sort of detox or something similar. It wasnt until I woke up without the shit in my system that I was thinking clearly and thought to myself... 'Dammit, you really lost your mate.'

I havent told anyone because its hurt too much. So... im just... fucking it away literally so I dont have to think about it.

[richard-mars-np]

*he turns his head slightly so it's turned even more away from Charles as he listens to him so his tears don't inturrupt Charles, really not expecting this and it hitting hard* *runs a hand over his face and sniffs *

[charlesmars]

You know I never do anything wrong.

But im telling you right now- I fucked up. You wouldn't have fucked that vampire if I had changed sooner. I understand that now. Im still pussed off at you for doing it, I might still throw it at you when im hurt.... but i know I fucked up and thats why any of this happened.

[richard-mars-np]

*does manage a small snicker at the first part*

*he wipes his eyes, breath hitching as he tries to stay quiet with it* He's my best friend... it should have... stayed that way but I let my hurt control me... I love you, I missed you so much. *Turns to face him* I'm... really glad to hear you... talk about it. Explain any of it.

It wasn't entirely your fault. You were hurt.

[charlesmars]

Im not ready to talk about most of it. I might not ever be ready to talk about all of it.

[richard-mars-np]

Talking about any of it helps. I really thought you hated me because I convinced you to run from the asylum.

[charlesmars]

You didn't have to exactly convince me of that. I just didnt esnt to give up my career.

[richard-mars-np]

I know that now. It was my insecurities latching on to any reason the mate bond would sever. *finally also sits down*

[charlesmars]

Where are we, by the way?

[richard-mars-np]

Mountain range in Germany... or I think its Germany I've just been walking until the sun comes up every day.

[charlesmars]

Germany?!

[richard-mars-np]

Its remote and I was able to get here on for from Prague.

[charlesmars]

Where do you plan on going?

[richard-mars-np]

Im never going to be able to stop moving.

[charlesmars]

I don't that's a smart idea considering how volatile the hunters are.

[richard-mars-np]

Ill avoid large cities. Demetri has someone already looking for me.

[charlesmars]

That's not concerning at all.

[richard-mars-np]

Yeah I know. This was stupid. I shouldn't have run.

[charlesmars]

Explain why you did again?

[richard-mars-np]

He had us trapped... I think I've developed claustrophobia. I cant stand the idea of being trapped. Enclosed. So I ran.

[charlesmars]

And John knows you left.

[richard-mars-np]

I... originally asked him to come with me. John knew how obsessed Demetri is with him and stayed behind so we wouldn't be hunted.

[charlesmars]

Romantic.

[richard-mars-np]

Sure... *drops his eyes*

[charlesmars]

When did you plan on bringing me out here like this?

[richard-mars-np]

I've been planning this since John and I were taken from the asylum but then I realized prague wasn't any better so I waited until I was out.

[charlesmars]

How the hell did you manage to pull me out? And I can go back as easily?

[richard-mars-np]

The magic of the barrier connects you to your personal items so your body at the asylum and....our wedding bands here. The magic is done, I just used it. *holds up his hand, he has both of their rings*

[charlesmars]

*brow quirks slightly* You use magic?

[richard-mars-np]

Its there, might as well if they are going to make our life hell. Ill use all the asylums resources, fuck them.

[charlesmars]

I guess so.

[richard-mars-np]

Its literally something people have been doing for ages. Dean got to leave the barrier three times like this. Well, three he told me of.

[charlesmars]

Im just not a fan of magic, but its nice to be out of there.

[richard-mars-np]

I liked Dean and his magic. It was natural and clean and fresh and he was kind. I thought Ryder was those things when we met him.

[charlesmars]

Let's not talk about Ryder.

[richard-mars-np]

Yeah, I don't want to either.

[charlesmars]

Then we wont.

[richard-mars-np]

Who you been fucking? *not said in any tone*

[charlesmars]

*he takes a moment before answering*

I dont think i want to tell you. *also not said in any tone*

[richard-mars-np]

I was mostly kidding anyway.

[charlesmars]

*isn't convinced* I hate to say this, but I cant stay long here right now. I do have a prior commitment, a very important one, that I promised someone. And, no, its not sex.

[richard-mars-np]

Alright. Its okay. I literally brought you here to give you options not to force you to stay with me.... but...

[charlesmars]

But?

[richard-mars-np]

*not looking at him* Can... I kiss you goodbye? *cringes and closes his eyes*

[charlesmars]

Id like that. *he gets up*

[richard-mars-np]

*a small smile as he gets up too*

[charlesmars]

*stepping over to him*

[richard-mars-np]

*lifts his hand intending to leay it on Charles arm*

[charlesmars]

*grabs him by the waist and kisses him more deeply than before*

[richard-mars-np]

*presses closer, his other hand cupping his cheek*

[charlesmars]

*keeps kissing him, missing him*

[richard-mars-np]

*snakes his free arm around him, nedding to be closer*

[charlesmars]

*grips his clothing, inhaling sharply through his nose*

[richard-mars-np]

*relaxes into him, but doesn't make more moves as much as he wants to, letting Charles choose what they do and don't do*

[charlesmars]

*he actually stops and pulls back, a bit reluctantly*

I should go.

[richard-mars-np]

Your prior engagement. *whispers*

[charlesmars]

I promise its important.

[richard-mars-np]

*caresses his cheek* I know.

Wear a jacket when you come back.

[charlesmars]

*he nods*

[richard-mars-np]

*meets his eyes* But do come back.

[charlesmars]

I will. As soon as I can.

[richard-mars-np]

*breath hitches * I love you.

[charlesmars]

I love you, too.

[richard-mars-np]

*a smile* Even if you stink.

[bromias-themasked-god]

*in full wolf form, about a story tall, walking the perimeter of the asylum*

*has growled at and snapped at others getting near him or that happen to be in his way*

*has been doing so for almost a day at this point*

@charlesmars

[richard-mars-np]

The asylum. We were grabbed by the conclave for John to be Demetris sex slave. I was an accessory.

[charlesmars]

This is extremely convoluted.

[richard-mars-np]

Yep. *starts the fire in the fire place* We have been fighting for our lives every day since Jasper turned John.

[charlesmars]

So you left him...? Is that why youre out here?

[richard-mars-np]

Had to get away from Demetri. He was trying to trap us same as Aaron. So I left John behind.

[charlesmars]

You mean broke up with him.

[richard-mars-np]

Do you need me to say that?

[charlesmars]

That tells me all I need to know. I had to be sure I understood.

[richard-mars-np]

*has to take a deep breath to calm himself*

[charlesmars]

*he actually looks away for a moment as he thinks about something*

[richard-mars-np]

*whispers* I'm sorry.

[charlesmars]

Im the second choice.

[richard-mars-np]

*his lips curl as he cant control his fangs when he's emotional*

He... *tries to keep his voice even* He's been nothing but amazing to me. He redirected me to choose you back at the asylum, took it without a fight when I told him we reconciled, took care of me as a newborn, yet I still can't stop thinking of ways to come back to you. But sure.

[charlesmars]

*he looks at him again*

Im the second choice because I was an idiot and threw you away. You know... about 3 weeks ago the pharmacist stopped filling the prescription id been writing myself. They caught on... took them fucking forever, but I guess the pills are in limited quantities now. So I was basically told to go fuck myself. Alcohol? I still got some, sure, but its becoming harder to get my hands on. Since no one is going out, its not coming back in.

I was angry for two of those weeks, going through a sort of detox or something similar. It wasnt until I woke up without the shit in my system that I was thinking clearly and thought to myself... 'Dammit, you really lost your mate.'

I havent told anyone because its hurt too much. So... im just... fucking it away literally so I dont have to think about it.

[richard-mars-np]

*he turns his head slightly so it's turned even more away from Charles as he listens to him so his tears don't inturrupt Charles, really not expecting this and it hitting hard* *runs a hand over his face and sniffs *

[charlesmars]

You know I never do anything wrong.

But im telling you right now- I fucked up. You wouldn't have fucked that vampire if I had changed sooner. I understand that now. Im still pussed off at you for doing it, I might still throw it at you when im hurt.... but i know I fucked up and thats why any of this happened.

[richard-mars-np]

*does manage a small snicker at the first part*

*he wipes his eyes, breath hitching as he tries to stay quiet with it* He's my best friend... it should have... stayed that way but I let my hurt control me... I love you, I missed you so much. *Turns to face him* I'm... really glad to hear you... talk about it. Explain any of it.

It wasn't entirely your fault. You were hurt.

[charlesmars]

Im not ready to talk about most of it. I might not ever be ready to talk about all of it.

[richard-mars-np]

Talking about any of it helps. I really thought you hated me because I convinced you to run from the asylum.

[charlesmars]

You didn't have to exactly convince me of that. I just didnt esnt to give up my career.

[richard-mars-np]

I know that now. It was my insecurities latching on to any reason the mate bond would sever. *finally also sits down*

[charlesmars]

Where are we, by the way?

[richard-mars-np]

Mountain range in Germany... or I think its Germany I've just been walking until the sun comes up every day.

[charlesmars]

Germany?!

[richard-mars-np]

Its remote and I was able to get here on for from Prague.

[charlesmars]

Where do you plan on going?

[richard-mars-np]

Im never going to be able to stop moving.

[charlesmars]

I don't that's a smart idea considering how volatile the hunters are.

[richard-mars-np]

Ill avoid large cities. Demetri has someone already looking for me.

[charlesmars]

That's not concerning at all.

[richard-mars-np]

Yeah I know. This was stupid. I shouldn't have run.

[charlesmars]

Explain why you did again?

[richard-mars-np]

He had us trapped... I think I've developed claustrophobia. I cant stand the idea of being trapped. Enclosed. So I ran.

[charlesmars]

And John knows you left.

[richard-mars-np]

I... originally asked him to come with me. John knew how obsessed Demetri is with him and stayed behind so we wouldn't be hunted.

[charlesmars]

Romantic.

[richard-mars-np]

Sure... *drops his eyes*

[charlesmars]

When did you plan on bringing me out here like this?

[richard-mars-np]

I've been planning this since John and I were taken from the asylum but then I realized prague wasn't any better so I waited until I was out.

[charlesmars]

How the hell did you manage to pull me out? And I can go back as easily?

[richard-mars-np]

The magic of the barrier connects you to your personal items so your body at the asylum and....our wedding bands here. The magic is done, I just used it. *holds up his hand, he has both of their rings*

[charlesmars]

*brow quirks slightly* You use magic?

[richard-mars-np]

Its there, might as well if they are going to make our life hell. Ill use all the asylums resources, fuck them.

[charlesmars]

I guess so.

[richard-mars-np]

Its literally something people have been doing for ages. Dean got to leave the barrier three times like this. Well, three he told me of.

[charlesmars]

Im just not a fan of magic, but its nice to be out of there.

[richard-mars-np]

I liked Dean and his magic. It was natural and clean and fresh and he was kind. I thought Ryder was those things when we met him.

[charlesmars]

Let's not talk about Ryder.

[richard-mars-np]

Yeah, I don't want to either.

[charlesmars]

Then we wont.

[richard-mars-np]

Who you been fucking? *not said in any tone*

[charlesmars]

*he takes a moment before answering*

I dont think i want to tell you. *also not said in any tone*

[richard-mars-np]

I was mostly kidding anyway.

[charlesmars]

*isn't convinced* I hate to say this, but I cant stay long here right now. I do have a prior commitment, a very important one, that I promised someone. And, no, its not sex.

[richard-mars-np]

Alright. Its okay. I literally brought you here to give you options not to force you to stay with me.... but...

[charlesmars]

But?

[richard-mars-np]

*not looking at him* Can... I kiss you goodbye? *cringes and closes his eyes*

[charlesmars]

Id like that. *he gets up*

[richard-mars-np]

*a small smile as he gets up too*

[charlesmars]

*stepping over to him*

[richard-mars-np]

*lifts his hand intending to leay it on Charles arm*

[charlesmars]

*grabs him by the waist and kisses him more deeply than before*

[richard-mars-np]

*presses closer, his other hand cupping his cheek*

[charlesmars]

*keeps kissing him, missing him*

[richard-mars-np]

*snakes his free arm around him, nedding to be closer*

[charlesmars]

*grips his clothing, inhaling sharply through his nose*

[richard-mars-np]

*relaxes into him, but doesn't make more moves as much as he wants to, letting Charles choose what they do and don't do*

[charlesmars]

*he actually stops and pulls back, a bit reluctantly*

I should go.

[richard-mars-np]

Your prior engagement. *whispers*

[charlesmars]

I promise its important.

[richard-mars-np]

*caresses his cheek* I know.

Wear a jacket when you come back.

[charlesmars]

*he nods*

[richard-mars-np]

*meets his eyes* But do come back.

[charlesmars]

I will. As soon as I can.

[richard-mars-np]

*breath hitches * I love you.

[bromias-themasked-god]

*in full wolf form, about a story tall, walking the perimeter of the asylum*

*has growled at and snapped at others getting near him or that happen to be in his way*

*has been doing so for almost a day at this point*

@charlesmars

[richard-mars-np]

The asylum. We were grabbed by the conclave for John to be Demetris sex slave. I was an accessory.

[charlesmars]

This is extremely convoluted.

[richard-mars-np]

Yep. *starts the fire in the fire place* We have been fighting for our lives every day since Jasper turned John.

[charlesmars]

So you left him...? Is that why youre out here?

[richard-mars-np]

Had to get away from Demetri. He was trying to trap us same as Aaron. So I left John behind.

[charlesmars]

You mean broke up with him.

[richard-mars-np]

Do you need me to say that?

[charlesmars]

That tells me all I need to know. I had to be sure I understood.

[richard-mars-np]

*has to take a deep breath to calm himself*

[charlesmars]

*he actually looks away for a moment as he thinks about something*

[richard-mars-np]

*whispers* I'm sorry.

[charlesmars]

Im the second choice.

[richard-mars-np]

*his lips curl as he cant control his fangs when he's emotional*

He... *tries to keep his voice even* He's been nothing but amazing to me. He redirected me to choose you back at the asylum, took it without a fight when I told him we reconciled, took care of me as a newborn, yet I still can't stop thinking of ways to come back to you. But sure.

[charlesmars]

*he looks at him again*

Im the second choice because I was an idiot and threw you away. You know... about 3 weeks ago the pharmacist stopped filling the prescription id been writing myself. They caught on... took them fucking forever, but I guess the pills are in limited quantities now. So I was basically told to go fuck myself. Alcohol? I still got some, sure, but its becoming harder to get my hands on. Since no one is going out, its not coming back in.

I was angry for two of those weeks, going through a sort of detox or something similar. It wasnt until I woke up without the shit in my system that I was thinking clearly and thought to myself... 'Dammit, you really lost your mate.'

I havent told anyone because its hurt too much. So... im just... fucking it away literally so I dont have to think about it.

[richard-mars-np]

*he turns his head slightly so it's turned even more away from Charles as he listens to him so his tears don't inturrupt Charles, really not expecting this and it hitting hard* *runs a hand over his face and sniffs *

[charlesmars]

You know I never do anything wrong.

But im telling you right now- I fucked up. You wouldn't have fucked that vampire if I had changed sooner. I understand that now. Im still pussed off at you for doing it, I might still throw it at you when im hurt.... but i know I fucked up and thats why any of this happened.

[richard-mars-np]

*does manage a small snicker at the first part*

*he wipes his eyes, breath hitching as he tries to stay quiet with it* He's my best friend... it should have... stayed that way but I let my hurt control me... I love you, I missed you so much. *Turns to face him* I'm... really glad to hear you... talk about it. Explain any of it.

It wasn't entirely your fault. You were hurt.

[charlesmars]

Im not ready to talk about most of it. I might not ever be ready to talk about all of it.

[richard-mars-np]

Talking about any of it helps. I really thought you hated me because I convinced you to run from the asylum.

[charlesmars]

You didn't have to exactly convince me of that. I just didnt esnt to give up my career.

[richard-mars-np]

I know that now. It was my insecurities latching on to any reason the mate bond would sever. *finally also sits down*

[charlesmars]

Where are we, by the way?

[richard-mars-np]

Mountain range in Germany... or I think its Germany I've just been walking until the sun comes up every day.

[charlesmars]

Germany?!

[richard-mars-np]

Its remote and I was able to get here on for from Prague.

[charlesmars]

Where do you plan on going?

[richard-mars-np]

Im never going to be able to stop moving.

[charlesmars]

I don't that's a smart idea considering how volatile the hunters are.

[richard-mars-np]

Ill avoid large cities. Demetri has someone already looking for me.

[charlesmars]

That's not concerning at all.

[richard-mars-np]

Yeah I know. This was stupid. I shouldn't have run.

[charlesmars]

Explain why you did again?

[richard-mars-np]

He had us trapped... I think I've developed claustrophobia. I cant stand the idea of being trapped. Enclosed. So I ran.

[charlesmars]

And John knows you left.

[richard-mars-np]

I... originally asked him to come with me. John knew how obsessed Demetri is with him and stayed behind so we wouldn't be hunted.

[charlesmars]

Romantic.

[richard-mars-np]

Sure... *drops his eyes*

[charlesmars]

When did you plan on bringing me out here like this?

[richard-mars-np]

I've been planning this since John and I were taken from the asylum but then I realized prague wasn't any better so I waited until I was out.

[charlesmars]

How the hell did you manage to pull me out? And I can go back as easily?

[richard-mars-np]

The magic of the barrier connects you to your personal items so your body at the asylum and....our wedding bands here. The magic is done, I just used it. *holds up his hand, he has both of their rings*

[charlesmars]

*brow quirks slightly* You use magic?

[richard-mars-np]

Its there, might as well if they are going to make our life hell. Ill use all the asylums resources, fuck them.

[charlesmars]

I guess so.

[richard-mars-np]

Its literally something people have been doing for ages. Dean got to leave the barrier three times like this. Well, three he told me of.

[charlesmars]

Im just not a fan of magic, but its nice to be out of there.

[richard-mars-np]

I liked Dean and his magic. It was natural and clean and fresh and he was kind. I thought Ryder was those things when we met him.

[charlesmars]

Let's not talk about Ryder.

[richard-mars-np]

Yeah, I don't want to either.

[charlesmars]

Then we wont.

[richard-mars-np]

Who you been fucking? *not said in any tone*

[charlesmars]

*he takes a moment before answering*

I dont think i want to tell you. *also not said in any tone*

[richard-mars-np]

I was mostly kidding anyway.

[charlesmars]

*isn't convinced* I hate to say this, but I cant stay long here right now. I do have a prior commitment, a very important one, that I promised someone. And, no, its not sex.

[richard-mars-np]

Alright. Its okay. I literally brought you here to give you options not to force you to stay with me.... but...

[charlesmars]

But?

[richard-mars-np]

*not looking at him* Can... I kiss you goodbye? *cringes and closes his eyes*

[charlesmars]

Id like that. *he gets up*

[richard-mars-np]

*a small smile as he gets up too*

[charlesmars]

*stepping over to him*

[richard-mars-np]

*lifts his hand intending to leay it on Charles arm*

[charlesmars]

*grabs him by the waist and kisses him more deeply than before*

[richard-mars-np]

*presses closer, his other hand cupping his cheek*

[charlesmars]

*keeps kissing him, missing him*

[richard-mars-np]

*snakes his free arm around him, nedding to be closer*

[charlesmars]

*grips his clothing, inhaling sharply through his nose*

[richard-mars-np]

*relaxes into him, but doesn't make more moves as much as he wants to, letting Charles choose what they do and don't do*

[charlesmars]

*he actually stops and pulls back, a bit reluctantly*

I should go.

[richard-mars-np]

Your prior engagement. *whispers*

[charlesmars]

I promise its important.

[richard-mars-np]

*caresses his cheek* I know.

Wear a jacket when you come back.

[charlesmars]

*he nods*

[richard-mars-np]

*meets his eyes* But do come back.

[bromias-themasked-god]

*in full wolf form, about a story tall, walking the perimeter of the asylum*

*has growled at and snapped at others getting near him or that happen to be in his way*

*has been doing so for almost a day at this point*

@charlesmars

[richard-mars-np]

The asylum. We were grabbed by the conclave for John to be Demetris sex slave. I was an accessory.

[charlesmars]

This is extremely convoluted.

[richard-mars-np]

Yep. *starts the fire in the fire place* We have been fighting for our lives every day since Jasper turned John.

[charlesmars]

So you left him...? Is that why youre out here?

[richard-mars-np]

Had to get away from Demetri. He was trying to trap us same as Aaron. So I left John behind.

[charlesmars]

You mean broke up with him.

[richard-mars-np]

Do you need me to say that?

[charlesmars]

That tells me all I need to know. I had to be sure I understood.

[richard-mars-np]

*has to take a deep breath to calm himself*

[charlesmars]

*he actually looks away for a moment as he thinks about something*

[richard-mars-np]

*whispers* I'm sorry.

[charlesmars]

Im the second choice.

[richard-mars-np]

*his lips curl as he cant control his fangs when he's emotional*

He... *tries to keep his voice even* He's been nothing but amazing to me. He redirected me to choose you back at the asylum, took it without a fight when I told him we reconciled, took care of me as a newborn, yet I still can't stop thinking of ways to come back to you. But sure.

[charlesmars]

*he looks at him again*

Im the second choice because I was an idiot and threw you away. You know... about 3 weeks ago the pharmacist stopped filling the prescription id been writing myself. They caught on... took them fucking forever, but I guess the pills are in limited quantities now. So I was basically told to go fuck myself. Alcohol? I still got some, sure, but its becoming harder to get my hands on. Since no one is going out, its not coming back in.

I was angry for two of those weeks, going through a sort of detox or something similar. It wasnt until I woke up without the shit in my system that I was thinking clearly and thought to myself... 'Dammit, you really lost your mate.'

I havent told anyone because its hurt too much. So... im just... fucking it away literally so I dont have to think about it.

[richard-mars-np]

*he turns his head slightly so it's turned even more away from Charles as he listens to him so his tears don't inturrupt Charles, really not expecting this and it hitting hard* *runs a hand over his face and sniffs *

[charlesmars]

You know I never do anything wrong.

But im telling you right now- I fucked up. You wouldn't have fucked that vampire if I had changed sooner. I understand that now. Im still pussed off at you for doing it, I might still throw it at you when im hurt.... but i know I fucked up and thats why any of this happened.

[richard-mars-np]

*does manage a small snicker at the first part*

*he wipes his eyes, breath hitching as he tries to stay quiet with it* He's my best friend... it should have... stayed that way but I let my hurt control me... I love you, I missed you so much. *Turns to face him* I'm... really glad to hear you... talk about it. Explain any of it.

It wasn't entirely your fault. You were hurt.

[charlesmars]

Im not ready to talk about most of it. I might not ever be ready to talk about all of it.

[richard-mars-np]

Talking about any of it helps. I really thought you hated me because I convinced you to run from the asylum.

[charlesmars]

You didn't have to exactly convince me of that. I just didnt esnt to give up my career.

[richard-mars-np]

I know that now. It was my insecurities latching on to any reason the mate bond would sever. *finally also sits down*

[charlesmars]

Where are we, by the way?

[richard-mars-np]

Mountain range in Germany... or I think its Germany I've just been walking until the sun comes up every day.

[charlesmars]

Germany?!

[richard-mars-np]

Its remote and I was able to get here on for from Prague.

[charlesmars]

Where do you plan on going?

[richard-mars-np]

Im never going to be able to stop moving.

[charlesmars]

I don't that's a smart idea considering how volatile the hunters are.

[richard-mars-np]

Ill avoid large cities. Demetri has someone already looking for me.

[charlesmars]

That's not concerning at all.

[richard-mars-np]

Yeah I know. This was stupid. I shouldn't have run.

[charlesmars]

Explain why you did again?

[richard-mars-np]

He had us trapped... I think I've developed claustrophobia. I cant stand the idea of being trapped. Enclosed. So I ran.

[charlesmars]

And John knows you left.

[richard-mars-np]

I... originally asked him to come with me. John knew how obsessed Demetri is with him and stayed behind so we wouldn't be hunted.

[charlesmars]

Romantic.

[richard-mars-np]

Sure... *drops his eyes*

[charlesmars]

When did you plan on bringing me out here like this?

[richard-mars-np]

I've been planning this since John and I were taken from the asylum but then I realized prague wasn't any better so I waited until I was out.

[charlesmars]

How the hell did you manage to pull me out? And I can go back as easily?

[richard-mars-np]

The magic of the barrier connects you to your personal items so your body at the asylum and....our wedding bands here. The magic is done, I just used it. *holds up his hand, he has both of their rings*

[charlesmars]

*brow quirks slightly* You use magic?

[richard-mars-np]

Its there, might as well if they are going to make our life hell. Ill use all the asylums resources, fuck them.

[charlesmars]

I guess so.

[richard-mars-np]

Its literally something people have been doing for ages. Dean got to leave the barrier three times like this. Well, three he told me of.

[charlesmars]

Im just not a fan of magic, but its nice to be out of there.

[richard-mars-np]

I liked Dean and his magic. It was natural and clean and fresh and he was kind. I thought Ryder was those things when we met him.

[charlesmars]

Let's not talk about Ryder.

[richard-mars-np]

Yeah, I don't want to either.

[charlesmars]

Then we wont.

[richard-mars-np]

Who you been fucking? *not said in any tone*

[charlesmars]

*he takes a moment before answering*

I dont think i want to tell you. *also not said in any tone*

[richard-mars-np]

I was mostly kidding anyway.

[charlesmars]

*isn't convinced* I hate to say this, but I cant stay long here right now. I do have a prior commitment, a very important one, that I promised someone. And, no, its not sex.

[richard-mars-np]

Alright. Its okay. I literally brought you here to give you options not to force you to stay with me.... but...

[charlesmars]

But?

[richard-mars-np]

*not looking at him* Can... I kiss you goodbye? *cringes and closes his eyes*

[charlesmars]

Id like that. *he gets up*

[richard-mars-np]

*a small smile as he gets up too*

[charlesmars]

*stepping over to him*

[richard-mars-np]

*lifts his hand intending to leay it on Charles arm*

[charlesmars]

*grabs him by the waist and kisses him more deeply than before*

[richard-mars-np]

*presses closer, his other hand cupping his cheek*

[charlesmars]

*keeps kissing him, missing him*

[richard-mars-np]

*snakes his free arm around him, nedding to be closer*

[charlesmars]

*grips his clothing, inhaling sharply through his nose*

[richard-mars-np]

*relaxes into him, but doesn't make more moves as much as he wants to, letting Charles choose what they do and don't do*

[charlesmars]

*he actually stops and pulls back, a bit reluctantly*

I should go.

[richard-mars-np]

Your prior engagement. *whispers*

[charlesmars]

I promise its important.

[richard-mars-np]

*caresses his cheek* I know.

Wear a jacket when you come back.

[bromias-themasked-god]

*in full wolf form, about a story tall, walking the perimeter of the asylum*

*has growled at and snapped at others getting near him or that happen to be in his way*

*has been doing so for almost a day at this point*

@charlesmars

[richard-mars-np]

The asylum. We were grabbed by the conclave for John to be Demetris sex slave. I was an accessory.

[charlesmars]

This is extremely convoluted.

[richard-mars-np]

Yep. *starts the fire in the fire place* We have been fighting for our lives every day since Jasper turned John.

[charlesmars]

So you left him...? Is that why youre out here?

[richard-mars-np]

Had to get away from Demetri. He was trying to trap us same as Aaron. So I left John behind.

[charlesmars]

You mean broke up with him.

[richard-mars-np]

Do you need me to say that?

[charlesmars]

That tells me all I need to know. I had to be sure I understood.

[richard-mars-np]

*has to take a deep breath to calm himself*

[charlesmars]

*he actually looks away for a moment as he thinks about something*

[richard-mars-np]

*whispers* I'm sorry.

[charlesmars]

Im the second choice.

[richard-mars-np]

*his lips curl as he cant control his fangs when he's emotional*

He... *tries to keep his voice even* He's been nothing but amazing to me. He redirected me to choose you back at the asylum, took it without a fight when I told him we reconciled, took care of me as a newborn, yet I still can't stop thinking of ways to come back to you. But sure.

[charlesmars]

*he looks at him again*

Im the second choice because I was an idiot and threw you away. You know... about 3 weeks ago the pharmacist stopped filling the prescription id been writing myself. They caught on... took them fucking forever, but I guess the pills are in limited quantities now. So I was basically told to go fuck myself. Alcohol? I still got some, sure, but its becoming harder to get my hands on. Since no one is going out, its not coming back in.

I was angry for two of those weeks, going through a sort of detox or something similar. It wasnt until I woke up without the shit in my system that I was thinking clearly and thought to myself... 'Dammit, you really lost your mate.'

I havent told anyone because its hurt too much. So... im just... fucking it away literally so I dont have to think about it.

[richard-mars-np]

*he turns his head slightly so it's turned even more away from Charles as he listens to him so his tears don't inturrupt Charles, really not expecting this and it hitting hard* *runs a hand over his face and sniffs *

[charlesmars]

You know I never do anything wrong.

But im telling you right now- I fucked up. You wouldn't have fucked that vampire if I had changed sooner. I understand that now. Im still pussed off at you for doing it, I might still throw it at you when im hurt.... but i know I fucked up and thats why any of this happened.

[richard-mars-np]

*does manage a small snicker at the first part*

*he wipes his eyes, breath hitching as he tries to stay quiet with it* He's my best friend... it should have... stayed that way but I let my hurt control me... I love you, I missed you so much. *Turns to face him* I'm... really glad to hear you... talk about it. Explain any of it.

It wasn't entirely your fault. You were hurt.

[charlesmars]

Im not ready to talk about most of it. I might not ever be ready to talk about all of it.

[richard-mars-np]

Talking about any of it helps. I really thought you hated me because I convinced you to run from the asylum.

[charlesmars]

You didn't have to exactly convince me of that. I just didnt esnt to give up my career.

[richard-mars-np]

I know that now. It was my insecurities latching on to any reason the mate bond would sever. *finally also sits down*

[charlesmars]

Where are we, by the way?

[richard-mars-np]

Mountain range in Germany... or I think its Germany I've just been walking until the sun comes up every day.

[charlesmars]

Germany?!

[richard-mars-np]

Its remote and I was able to get here on for from Prague.

[charlesmars]

Where do you plan on going?

[richard-mars-np]

Im never going to be able to stop moving.

[charlesmars]

I don't that's a smart idea considering how volatile the hunters are.

[richard-mars-np]

Ill avoid large cities. Demetri has someone already looking for me.

[charlesmars]

That's not concerning at all.

[richard-mars-np]

Yeah I know. This was stupid. I shouldn't have run.

[charlesmars]

Explain why you did again?

[richard-mars-np]

He had us trapped... I think I've developed claustrophobia. I cant stand the idea of being trapped. Enclosed. So I ran.

[charlesmars]

And John knows you left.

[richard-mars-np]

I... originally asked him to come with me. John knew how obsessed Demetri is with him and stayed behind so we wouldn't be hunted.

[charlesmars]

Romantic.

[richard-mars-np]

Sure... *drops his eyes*

[charlesmars]

When did you plan on bringing me out here like this?

[richard-mars-np]

I've been planning this since John and I were taken from the asylum but then I realized prague wasn't any better so I waited until I was out.

[charlesmars]

How the hell did you manage to pull me out? And I can go back as easily?

[richard-mars-np]

The magic of the barrier connects you to your personal items so your body at the asylum and....our wedding bands here. The magic is done, I just used it. *holds up his hand, he has both of their rings*

[charlesmars]

*brow quirks slightly* You use magic?

[richard-mars-np]

Its there, might as well if they are going to make our life hell. Ill use all the asylums resources, fuck them.

[charlesmars]

I guess so.

[richard-mars-np]

Its literally something people have been doing for ages. Dean got to leave the barrier three times like this. Well, three he told me of.

[charlesmars]

Im just not a fan of magic, but its nice to be out of there.

[richard-mars-np]

I liked Dean and his magic. It was natural and clean and fresh and he was kind. I thought Ryder was those things when we met him.

[charlesmars]

Let's not talk about Ryder.

[richard-mars-np]

Yeah, I don't want to either.

[charlesmars]

Then we wont.

[richard-mars-np]

Who you been fucking? *not said in any tone*

[charlesmars]

*he takes a moment before answering*

I dont think i want to tell you. *also not said in any tone*

[richard-mars-np]

I was mostly kidding anyway.

[charlesmars]

*isn't convinced* I hate to say this, but I cant stay long here right now. I do have a prior commitment, a very important one, that I promised someone. And, no, its not sex.

[richard-mars-np]

Alright. Its okay. I literally brought you here to give you options not to force you to stay with me.... but...

[charlesmars]

But?

[richard-mars-np]

*not looking at him* Can... I kiss you goodbye? *cringes and closes his eyes*

[charlesmars]

Id like that. *he gets up*

[richard-mars-np]

*a small smile as he gets up too*

[charlesmars]

*stepping over to him*

[richard-mars-np]

*lifts his hand intending to leay it on Charles arm*

[charlesmars]

*grabs him by the waist and kisses him more deeply than before*

[richard-mars-np]

*presses closer, his other hand cupping his cheek*

[charlesmars]

*keeps kissing him, missing him*

[richard-mars-np]

*snakes his free arm around him, nedding to be closer*

[charlesmars]

*grips his clothing, inhaling sharply through his nose*

[richard-mars-np]

*relaxes into him, but doesn't make more moves as much as he wants to, letting Charles choose what they do and don't do*

[charlesmars]

*he actually stops and pulls back, a bit reluctantly*

I should go.

[richard-mars-np]

Your prior engagement. *whispers*

[bromias-themasked-god]

*in full wolf form, about a story tall, walking the perimeter of the asylum*

*has growled at and snapped at others getting near him or that happen to be in his way*

*has been doing so for almost a day at this point*

@charlesmars

[richard-mars-np]

The asylum. We were grabbed by the conclave for John to be Demetris sex slave. I was an accessory.

[charlesmars]

This is extremely convoluted.

[richard-mars-np]

Yep. *starts the fire in the fire place* We have been fighting for our lives every day since Jasper turned John.

[charlesmars]

So you left him...? Is that why youre out here?

[richard-mars-np]

Had to get away from Demetri. He was trying to trap us same as Aaron. So I left John behind.

[charlesmars]

You mean broke up with him.

[richard-mars-np]

Do you need me to say that?

[charlesmars]

That tells me all I need to know. I had to be sure I understood.

[richard-mars-np]

*has to take a deep breath to calm himself*

[charlesmars]

*he actually looks away for a moment as he thinks about something*

[richard-mars-np]

*whispers* I'm sorry.

[charlesmars]

Im the second choice.

[richard-mars-np]

*his lips curl as he cant control his fangs when he's emotional*

He... *tries to keep his voice even* He's been nothing but amazing to me. He redirected me to choose you back at the asylum, took it without a fight when I told him we reconciled, took care of me as a newborn, yet I still can't stop thinking of ways to come back to you. But sure.

[charlesmars]

*he looks at him again*

Im the second choice because I was an idiot and threw you away. You know... about 3 weeks ago the pharmacist stopped filling the prescription id been writing myself. They caught on... took them fucking forever, but I guess the pills are in limited quantities now. So I was basically told to go fuck myself. Alcohol? I still got some, sure, but its becoming harder to get my hands on. Since no one is going out, its not coming back in.

I was angry for two of those weeks, going through a sort of detox or something similar. It wasnt until I woke up without the shit in my system that I was thinking clearly and thought to myself... 'Dammit, you really lost your mate.'

I havent told anyone because its hurt too much. So... im just... fucking it away literally so I dont have to think about it.

[richard-mars-np]

*he turns his head slightly so it's turned even more away from Charles as he listens to him so his tears don't inturrupt Charles, really not expecting this and it hitting hard* *runs a hand over his face and sniffs *

[charlesmars]

You know I never do anything wrong.

But im telling you right now- I fucked up. You wouldn't have fucked that vampire if I had changed sooner. I understand that now. Im still pussed off at you for doing it, I might still throw it at you when im hurt.... but i know I fucked up and thats why any of this happened.

[richard-mars-np]

*does manage a small snicker at the first part*

*he wipes his eyes, breath hitching as he tries to stay quiet with it* He's my best friend... it should have... stayed that way but I let my hurt control me... I love you, I missed you so much. *Turns to face him* I'm... really glad to hear you... talk about it. Explain any of it.

It wasn't entirely your fault. You were hurt.

[charlesmars]

Im not ready to talk about most of it. I might not ever be ready to talk about all of it.

[richard-mars-np]

Talking about any of it helps. I really thought you hated me because I convinced you to run from the asylum.

[charlesmars]

You didn't have to exactly convince me of that. I just didnt esnt to give up my career.

[richard-mars-np]

I know that now. It was my insecurities latching on to any reason the mate bond would sever. *finally also sits down*

[charlesmars]

Where are we, by the way?

[richard-mars-np]

Mountain range in Germany... or I think its Germany I've just been walking until the sun comes up every day.

[charlesmars]

Germany?!

[richard-mars-np]

Its remote and I was able to get here on for from Prague.

[charlesmars]

Where do you plan on going?

[richard-mars-np]

Im never going to be able to stop moving.

[charlesmars]

I don't that's a smart idea considering how volatile the hunters are.

[richard-mars-np]

Ill avoid large cities. Demetri has someone already looking for me.

[charlesmars]

That's not concerning at all.

[richard-mars-np]

Yeah I know. This was stupid. I shouldn't have run.

[charlesmars]

Explain why you did again?

[richard-mars-np]

He had us trapped... I think I've developed claustrophobia. I cant stand the idea of being trapped. Enclosed. So I ran.

[charlesmars]

And John knows you left.

[richard-mars-np]

I... originally asked him to come with me. John knew how obsessed Demetri is with him and stayed behind so we wouldn't be hunted.

[charlesmars]

Romantic.

[richard-mars-np]

Sure... *drops his eyes*

[charlesmars]

When did you plan on bringing me out here like this?

[richard-mars-np]

I've been planning this since John and I were taken from the asylum but then I realized prague wasn't any better so I waited until I was out.

[charlesmars]

How the hell did you manage to pull me out? And I can go back as easily?

[richard-mars-np]

The magic of the barrier connects you to your personal items so your body at the asylum and....our wedding bands here. The magic is done, I just used it. *holds up his hand, he has both of their rings*

[charlesmars]

*brow quirks slightly* You use magic?

[richard-mars-np]

Its there, might as well if they are going to make our life hell. Ill use all the asylums resources, fuck them.

[charlesmars]

I guess so.

[richard-mars-np]

Its literally something people have been doing for ages. Dean got to leave the barrier three times like this. Well, three he told me of.

[charlesmars]

Im just not a fan of magic, but its nice to be out of there.

[richard-mars-np]

I liked Dean and his magic. It was natural and clean and fresh and he was kind. I thought Ryder was those things when we met him.

[charlesmars]

Let's not talk about Ryder.

[richard-mars-np]

Yeah, I don't want to either.

[charlesmars]

Then we wont.

[richard-mars-np]

Who you been fucking? *not said in any tone*

[charlesmars]

*he takes a moment before answering*

I dont think i want to tell you. *also not said in any tone*

[richard-mars-np]

I was mostly kidding anyway.

[charlesmars]

*isn't convinced* I hate to say this, but I cant stay long here right now. I do have a prior commitment, a very important one, that I promised someone. And, no, its not sex.

[richard-mars-np]

Alright. Its okay. I literally brought you here to give you options not to force you to stay with me.... but...

[charlesmars]

But?

[richard-mars-np]

*not looking at him* Can... I kiss you goodbye? *cringes and closes his eyes*

[charlesmars]

Id like that. *he gets up*

[richard-mars-np]

*a small smile as he gets up too*

[charlesmars]

*stepping over to him*

[richard-mars-np]

*lifts his hand intending to leay it on Charles arm*

[charlesmars]

*grabs him by the waist and kisses him more deeply than before*

[richard-mars-np]

*presses closer, his other hand cupping his cheek*

[charlesmars]

*keeps kissing him, missing him*

[richard-mars-np]

*snakes his free arm around him, nedding to be closer*

[charlesmars]

*grips his clothing, inhaling sharply through his nose*

[richard-mars-np]

*relaxes into him, but doesn't make more moves as much as he wants to, letting Charles choose what they do and don't do*

[bromias-themasked-god]

*in full wolf form, about a story tall, walking the perimeter of the asylum*

*has growled at and snapped at others getting near him or that happen to be in his way*

*has been doing so for almost a day at this point*

@charlesmars

[richard-mars-np]

The asylum. We were grabbed by the conclave for John to be Demetris sex slave. I was an accessory.

[charlesmars]

This is extremely convoluted.

[richard-mars-np]

Yep. *starts the fire in the fire place* We have been fighting for our lives every day since Jasper turned John.

[charlesmars]

So you left him...? Is that why youre out here?

[richard-mars-np]

Had to get away from Demetri. He was trying to trap us same as Aaron. So I left John behind.

[charlesmars]

You mean broke up with him.

[richard-mars-np]

Do you need me to say that?

[charlesmars]

That tells me all I need to know. I had to be sure I understood.

[richard-mars-np]

*has to take a deep breath to calm himself*

[charlesmars]

*he actually looks away for a moment as he thinks about something*

[richard-mars-np]

*whispers* I'm sorry.

[charlesmars]

Im the second choice.

[richard-mars-np]

*his lips curl as he cant control his fangs when he's emotional*

He... *tries to keep his voice even* He's been nothing but amazing to me. He redirected me to choose you back at the asylum, took it without a fight when I told him we reconciled, took care of me as a newborn, yet I still can't stop thinking of ways to come back to you. But sure.

[charlesmars]

*he looks at him again*

Im the second choice because I was an idiot and threw you away. You know... about 3 weeks ago the pharmacist stopped filling the prescription id been writing myself. They caught on... took them fucking forever, but I guess the pills are in limited quantities now. So I was basically told to go fuck myself. Alcohol? I still got some, sure, but its becoming harder to get my hands on. Since no one is going out, its not coming back in.

I was angry for two of those weeks, going through a sort of detox or something similar. It wasnt until I woke up without the shit in my system that I was thinking clearly and thought to myself... 'Dammit, you really lost your mate.'

I havent told anyone because its hurt too much. So... im just... fucking it away literally so I dont have to think about it.

[richard-mars-np]

*he turns his head slightly so it's turned even more away from Charles as he listens to him so his tears don't inturrupt Charles, really not expecting this and it hitting hard* *runs a hand over his face and sniffs *

[charlesmars]

You know I never do anything wrong.

But im telling you right now- I fucked up. You wouldn't have fucked that vampire if I had changed sooner. I understand that now. Im still pussed off at you for doing it, I might still throw it at you when im hurt.... but i know I fucked up and thats why any of this happened.

[richard-mars-np]

*does manage a small snicker at the first part*

*he wipes his eyes, breath hitching as he tries to stay quiet with it* He's my best friend... it should have... stayed that way but I let my hurt control me... I love you, I missed you so much. *Turns to face him* I'm... really glad to hear you... talk about it. Explain any of it.

It wasn't entirely your fault. You were hurt.

[charlesmars]

Im not ready to talk about most of it. I might not ever be ready to talk about all of it.

[richard-mars-np]

Talking about any of it helps. I really thought you hated me because I convinced you to run from the asylum.

[charlesmars]

You didn't have to exactly convince me of that. I just didnt esnt to give up my career.

[richard-mars-np]

I know that now. It was my insecurities latching on to any reason the mate bond would sever. *finally also sits down*

[charlesmars]

Where are we, by the way?

[richard-mars-np]

Mountain range in Germany... or I think its Germany I've just been walking until the sun comes up every day.

[charlesmars]

Germany?!

[richard-mars-np]

Its remote and I was able to get here on for from Prague.

[charlesmars]

Where do you plan on going?

[richard-mars-np]

Im never going to be able to stop moving.

[charlesmars]

I don't that's a smart idea considering how volatile the hunters are.

[richard-mars-np]

Ill avoid large cities. Demetri has someone already looking for me.

[charlesmars]

That's not concerning at all.

[richard-mars-np]

Yeah I know. This was stupid. I shouldn't have run.

[charlesmars]

Explain why you did again?

[richard-mars-np]

He had us trapped... I think I've developed claustrophobia. I cant stand the idea of being trapped. Enclosed. So I ran.

[charlesmars]

And John knows you left.

[richard-mars-np]

I... originally asked him to come with me. John knew how obsessed Demetri is with him and stayed behind so we wouldn't be hunted.

[charlesmars]

Romantic.

[richard-mars-np]

Sure... *drops his eyes*

[charlesmars]

When did you plan on bringing me out here like this?

[richard-mars-np]

I've been planning this since John and I were taken from the asylum but then I realized prague wasn't any better so I waited until I was out.

[charlesmars]

How the hell did you manage to pull me out? And I can go back as easily?

[richard-mars-np]

The magic of the barrier connects you to your personal items so your body at the asylum and....our wedding bands here. The magic is done, I just used it. *holds up his hand, he has both of their rings*

[charlesmars]

*brow quirks slightly* You use magic?

[richard-mars-np]

Its there, might as well if they are going to make our life hell. Ill use all the asylums resources, fuck them.

[charlesmars]

I guess so.

[richard-mars-np]

Its literally something people have been doing for ages. Dean got to leave the barrier three times like this. Well, three he told me of.

[charlesmars]

Im just not a fan of magic, but its nice to be out of there.

[richard-mars-np]

I liked Dean and his magic. It was natural and clean and fresh and he was kind. I thought Ryder was those things when we met him.

[charlesmars]

Let's not talk about Ryder.

[richard-mars-np]

Yeah, I don't want to either.

[charlesmars]

Then we wont.

[richard-mars-np]

Who you been fucking? *not said in any tone*

[charlesmars]

*he takes a moment before answering*

I dont think i want to tell you. *also not said in any tone*

[richard-mars-np]

I was mostly kidding anyway.

[charlesmars]

*isn't convinced* I hate to say this, but I cant stay long here right now. I do have a prior commitment, a very important one, that I promised someone. And, no, its not sex.

[richard-mars-np]

Alright. Its okay. I literally brought you here to give you options not to force you to stay with me.... but...

[charlesmars]

But?

[richard-mars-np]

*not looking at him* Can... I kiss you goodbye? *cringes and closes his eyes*

[charlesmars]

Id like that. *he gets up*

[richard-mars-np]

*a small smile as he gets up too*

[charlesmars]

*stepping over to him*

[richard-mars-np]

*lifts his hand intending to leay it on Charles arm*

[charlesmars]

*grabs him by the waist and kisses him more deeply than before*

[richard-mars-np]

*presses closer, his other hand cupping his cheek*

[charlesmars]

*keeps kissing him, missing him*

[richard-mars-np]

*snakes his free arm around him, nedding to be closer*

[bromias-themasked-god]

*in full wolf form, about a story tall, walking the perimeter of the asylum*

*has growled at and snapped at others getting near him or that happen to be in his way*

*has been doing so for almost a day at this point*

@charlesmars

[richard-mars-np]

The asylum. We were grabbed by the conclave for John to be Demetris sex slave. I was an accessory.

[charlesmars]

This is extremely convoluted.

[richard-mars-np]

Yep. *starts the fire in the fire place* We have been fighting for our lives every day since Jasper turned John.

[charlesmars]

So you left him...? Is that why youre out here?

[richard-mars-np]

Had to get away from Demetri. He was trying to trap us same as Aaron. So I left John behind.

[charlesmars]

You mean broke up with him.

[richard-mars-np]

Do you need me to say that?

[charlesmars]

That tells me all I need to know. I had to be sure I understood.

[richard-mars-np]

*has to take a deep breath to calm himself*

[charlesmars]

*he actually looks away for a moment as he thinks about something*

[richard-mars-np]

*whispers* I'm sorry.

[charlesmars]

Im the second choice.

[richard-mars-np]

*his lips curl as he cant control his fangs when he's emotional*

He... *tries to keep his voice even* He's been nothing but amazing to me. He redirected me to choose you back at the asylum, took it without a fight when I told him we reconciled, took care of me as a newborn, yet I still can't stop thinking of ways to come back to you. But sure.

[charlesmars]

*he looks at him again*

Im the second choice because I was an idiot and threw you away. You know... about 3 weeks ago the pharmacist stopped filling the prescription id been writing myself. They caught on... took them fucking forever, but I guess the pills are in limited quantities now. So I was basically told to go fuck myself. Alcohol? I still got some, sure, but its becoming harder to get my hands on. Since no one is going out, its not coming back in.

I was angry for two of those weeks, going through a sort of detox or something similar. It wasnt until I woke up without the shit in my system that I was thinking clearly and thought to myself... 'Dammit, you really lost your mate.'

I havent told anyone because its hurt too much. So... im just... fucking it away literally so I dont have to think about it.

[richard-mars-np]

*he turns his head slightly so it's turned even more away from Charles as he listens to him so his tears don't inturrupt Charles, really not expecting this and it hitting hard* *runs a hand over his face and sniffs *

[charlesmars]

You know I never do anything wrong.

But im telling you right now- I fucked up. You wouldn't have fucked that vampire if I had changed sooner. I understand that now. Im still pussed off at you for doing it, I might still throw it at you when im hurt.... but i know I fucked up and thats why any of this happened.

[richard-mars-np]

*does manage a small snicker at the first part*

*he wipes his eyes, breath hitching as he tries to stay quiet with it* He's my best friend... it should have... stayed that way but I let my hurt control me... I love you, I missed you so much. *Turns to face him* I'm... really glad to hear you... talk about it. Explain any of it.

It wasn't entirely your fault. You were hurt.

[charlesmars]

Im not ready to talk about most of it. I might not ever be ready to talk about all of it.

[richard-mars-np]

Talking about any of it helps. I really thought you hated me because I convinced you to run from the asylum.

[charlesmars]

You didn't have to exactly convince me of that. I just didnt esnt to give up my career.

[richard-mars-np]

I know that now. It was my insecurities latching on to any reason the mate bond would sever. *finally also sits down*

[charlesmars]

Where are we, by the way?

[richard-mars-np]

Mountain range in Germany... or I think its Germany I've just been walking until the sun comes up every day.

[charlesmars]

Germany?!

[richard-mars-np]

Its remote and I was able to get here on for from Prague.

[charlesmars]

Where do you plan on going?

[richard-mars-np]

Im never going to be able to stop moving.

[charlesmars]

I don't that's a smart idea considering how volatile the hunters are.

[richard-mars-np]

Ill avoid large cities. Demetri has someone already looking for me.

[charlesmars]

That's not concerning at all.

[richard-mars-np]

Yeah I know. This was stupid. I shouldn't have run.

[charlesmars]

Explain why you did again?

[richard-mars-np]

He had us trapped... I think I've developed claustrophobia. I cant stand the idea of being trapped. Enclosed. So I ran.

[charlesmars]

And John knows you left.

[richard-mars-np]

I... originally asked him to come with me. John knew how obsessed Demetri is with him and stayed behind so we wouldn't be hunted.

[charlesmars]

Romantic.

[richard-mars-np]

Sure... *drops his eyes*

[charlesmars]

When did you plan on bringing me out here like this?

[richard-mars-np]

I've been planning this since John and I were taken from the asylum but then I realized prague wasn't any better so I waited until I was out.

[charlesmars]

How the hell did you manage to pull me out? And I can go back as easily?

[richard-mars-np]

The magic of the barrier connects you to your personal items so your body at the asylum and....our wedding bands here. The magic is done, I just used it. *holds up his hand, he has both of their rings*

[charlesmars]

*brow quirks slightly* You use magic?

[richard-mars-np]

Its there, might as well if they are going to make our life hell. Ill use all the asylums resources, fuck them.

[charlesmars]

I guess so.

[richard-mars-np]

Its literally something people have been doing for ages. Dean got to leave the barrier three times like this. Well, three he told me of.

[charlesmars]

Im just not a fan of magic, but its nice to be out of there.

[richard-mars-np]

I liked Dean and his magic. It was natural and clean and fresh and he was kind. I thought Ryder was those things when we met him.

[charlesmars]

Let's not talk about Ryder.

[richard-mars-np]

Yeah, I don't want to either.

[charlesmars]

Then we wont.

[richard-mars-np]

Who you been fucking? *not said in any tone*

[charlesmars]

*he takes a moment before answering*

I dont think i want to tell you. *also not said in any tone*

[richard-mars-np]

I was mostly kidding anyway.

[charlesmars]

*isn't convinced* I hate to say this, but I cant stay long here right now. I do have a prior commitment, a very important one, that I promised someone. And, no, its not sex.

[richard-mars-np]

Alright. Its okay. I literally brought you here to give you options not to force you to stay with me.... but...

[charlesmars]

But?

[richard-mars-np]

*not looking at him* Can... I kiss you goodbye? *cringes and closes his eyes*

[charlesmars]

Id like that. *he gets up*

[richard-mars-np]

*a small smile as he gets up too*

[charlesmars]

*stepping over to him*

[richard-mars-np]

*lifts his hand intending to leay it on Charles arm*

[charlesmars]

*grabs him by the waist and kisses him more deeply than before*

[richard-mars-np]

*presses closer, his other hand cupping his cheek*

[bromias-themasked-god]

*in full wolf form, about a story tall, walking the perimeter of the asylum*

*has growled at and snapped at others getting near him or that happen to be in his way*

*has been doing so for almost a day at this point*

@charlesmars

[richard-mars-np]

The asylum. We were grabbed by the conclave for John to be Demetris sex slave. I was an accessory.

[charlesmars]

This is extremely convoluted.

[richard-mars-np]

Yep. *starts the fire in the fire place* We have been fighting for our lives every day since Jasper turned John.

[charlesmars]

So you left him...? Is that why youre out here?

[richard-mars-np]

Had to get away from Demetri. He was trying to trap us same as Aaron. So I left John behind.

[charlesmars]

You mean broke up with him.

[richard-mars-np]

Do you need me to say that?

[charlesmars]

That tells me all I need to know. I had to be sure I understood.

[richard-mars-np]

*has to take a deep breath to calm himself*

[charlesmars]

*he actually looks away for a moment as he thinks about something*

[richard-mars-np]

*whispers* I'm sorry.

[charlesmars]

Im the second choice.

[richard-mars-np]

*his lips curl as he cant control his fangs when he's emotional*

He... *tries to keep his voice even* He's been nothing but amazing to me. He redirected me to choose you back at the asylum, took it without a fight when I told him we reconciled, took care of me as a newborn, yet I still can't stop thinking of ways to come back to you. But sure.

[charlesmars]

*he looks at him again*

Im the second choice because I was an idiot and threw you away. You know... about 3 weeks ago the pharmacist stopped filling the prescription id been writing myself. They caught on... took them fucking forever, but I guess the pills are in limited quantities now. So I was basically told to go fuck myself. Alcohol? I still got some, sure, but its becoming harder to get my hands on. Since no one is going out, its not coming back in.

I was angry for two of those weeks, going through a sort of detox or something similar. It wasnt until I woke up without the shit in my system that I was thinking clearly and thought to myself... 'Dammit, you really lost your mate.'

I havent told anyone because its hurt too much. So... im just... fucking it away literally so I dont have to think about it.

[richard-mars-np]

*he turns his head slightly so it's turned even more away from Charles as he listens to him so his tears don't inturrupt Charles, really not expecting this and it hitting hard* *runs a hand over his face and sniffs *

[charlesmars]

You know I never do anything wrong.

But im telling you right now- I fucked up. You wouldn't have fucked that vampire if I had changed sooner. I understand that now. Im still pussed off at you for doing it, I might still throw it at you when im hurt.... but i know I fucked up and thats why any of this happened.

[richard-mars-np]

*does manage a small snicker at the first part*

*he wipes his eyes, breath hitching as he tries to stay quiet with it* He's my best friend... it should have... stayed that way but I let my hurt control me... I love you, I missed you so much. *Turns to face him* I'm... really glad to hear you... talk about it. Explain any of it.

It wasn't entirely your fault. You were hurt.

[charlesmars]

Im not ready to talk about most of it. I might not ever be ready to talk about all of it.

[richard-mars-np]

Talking about any of it helps. I really thought you hated me because I convinced you to run from the asylum.

[charlesmars]

You didn't have to exactly convince me of that. I just didnt esnt to give up my career.

[richard-mars-np]

I know that now. It was my insecurities latching on to any reason the mate bond would sever. *finally also sits down*

[charlesmars]

Where are we, by the way?

[richard-mars-np]

Mountain range in Germany... or I think its Germany I've just been walking until the sun comes up every day.

[charlesmars]

Germany?!

[richard-mars-np]

Its remote and I was able to get here on for from Prague.

[charlesmars]

Where do you plan on going?

[richard-mars-np]

Im never going to be able to stop moving.

[charlesmars]

I don't that's a smart idea considering how volatile the hunters are.

[richard-mars-np]

Ill avoid large cities. Demetri has someone already looking for me.

[charlesmars]

That's not concerning at all.

[richard-mars-np]

Yeah I know. This was stupid. I shouldn't have run.

[charlesmars]

Explain why you did again?

[richard-mars-np]

He had us trapped... I think I've developed claustrophobia. I cant stand the idea of being trapped. Enclosed. So I ran.

[charlesmars]

And John knows you left.

[richard-mars-np]

I... originally asked him to come with me. John knew how obsessed Demetri is with him and stayed behind so we wouldn't be hunted.

[charlesmars]

Romantic.

[richard-mars-np]

Sure... *drops his eyes*

[charlesmars]

When did you plan on bringing me out here like this?

[richard-mars-np]

I've been planning this since John and I were taken from the asylum but then I realized prague wasn't any better so I waited until I was out.

[charlesmars]

How the hell did you manage to pull me out? And I can go back as easily?

[richard-mars-np]

The magic of the barrier connects you to your personal items so your body at the asylum and....our wedding bands here. The magic is done, I just used it. *holds up his hand, he has both of their rings*

[charlesmars]

*brow quirks slightly* You use magic?

[richard-mars-np]

Its there, might as well if they are going to make our life hell. Ill use all the asylums resources, fuck them.

[charlesmars]

I guess so.

[richard-mars-np]

Its literally something people have been doing for ages. Dean got to leave the barrier three times like this. Well, three he told me of.

[charlesmars]

Im just not a fan of magic, but its nice to be out of there.

[richard-mars-np]

I liked Dean and his magic. It was natural and clean and fresh and he was kind. I thought Ryder was those things when we met him.

[charlesmars]

Let's not talk about Ryder.

[richard-mars-np]

Yeah, I don't want to either.

[charlesmars]

Then we wont.

[richard-mars-np]

Who you been fucking? *not said in any tone*

[charlesmars]

*he takes a moment before answering*

I dont think i want to tell you. *also not said in any tone*

[richard-mars-np]

I was mostly kidding anyway.

[charlesmars]

*isn't convinced* I hate to say this, but I cant stay long here right now. I do have a prior commitment, a very important one, that I promised someone. And, no, its not sex.

[richard-mars-np]

Alright. Its okay. I literally brought you here to give you options not to force you to stay with me.... but...

[charlesmars]

But?

[richard-mars-np]

*not looking at him* Can... I kiss you goodbye? *cringes and closes his eyes*

[charlesmars]

Id like that. *he gets up*

[richard-mars-np]

*a small smile as he gets up too*

[charlesmars]

*stepping over to him*

[richard-mars-np]

*lifts his hand intending to leay it on Charles arm*

[bromias-themasked-god]

*in full wolf form, about a story tall, walking the perimeter of the asylum*

*has growled at and snapped at others getting near him or that happen to be in his way*

*has been doing so for almost a day at this point*

@charlesmars

[richard-mars-np]

The asylum. We were grabbed by the conclave for John to be Demetris sex slave. I was an accessory.

[charlesmars]

This is extremely convoluted.

[richard-mars-np]

Yep. *starts the fire in the fire place* We have been fighting for our lives every day since Jasper turned John.

[charlesmars]

So you left him...? Is that why youre out here?

[richard-mars-np]

Had to get away from Demetri. He was trying to trap us same as Aaron. So I left John behind.

[charlesmars]

You mean broke up with him.

[richard-mars-np]

Do you need me to say that?

[charlesmars]

That tells me all I need to know. I had to be sure I understood.

[richard-mars-np]

*has to take a deep breath to calm himself*

[charlesmars]

*he actually looks away for a moment as he thinks about something*

[richard-mars-np]

*whispers* I'm sorry.

[charlesmars]

Im the second choice.

[richard-mars-np]

*his lips curl as he cant control his fangs when he's emotional*

He... *tries to keep his voice even* He's been nothing but amazing to me. He redirected me to choose you back at the asylum, took it without a fight when I told him we reconciled, took care of me as a newborn, yet I still can't stop thinking of ways to come back to you. But sure.

[charlesmars]

*he looks at him again*

Im the second choice because I was an idiot and threw you away. You know... about 3 weeks ago the pharmacist stopped filling the prescription id been writing myself. They caught on... took them fucking forever, but I guess the pills are in limited quantities now. So I was basically told to go fuck myself. Alcohol? I still got some, sure, but its becoming harder to get my hands on. Since no one is going out, its not coming back in.

I was angry for two of those weeks, going through a sort of detox or something similar. It wasnt until I woke up without the shit in my system that I was thinking clearly and thought to myself... 'Dammit, you really lost your mate.'

I havent told anyone because its hurt too much. So... im just... fucking it away literally so I dont have to think about it.

[richard-mars-np]

*he turns his head slightly so it's turned even more away from Charles as he listens to him so his tears don't inturrupt Charles, really not expecting this and it hitting hard* *runs a hand over his face and sniffs *

[charlesmars]

You know I never do anything wrong.

But im telling you right now- I fucked up. You wouldn't have fucked that vampire if I had changed sooner. I understand that now. Im still pussed off at you for doing it, I might still throw it at you when im hurt.... but i know I fucked up and thats why any of this happened.

[richard-mars-np]

*does manage a small snicker at the first part*

*he wipes his eyes, breath hitching as he tries to stay quiet with it* He's my best friend... it should have... stayed that way but I let my hurt control me... I love you, I missed you so much. *Turns to face him* I'm... really glad to hear you... talk about it. Explain any of it.

It wasn't entirely your fault. You were hurt.

[charlesmars]

Im not ready to talk about most of it. I might not ever be ready to talk about all of it.

[richard-mars-np]

Talking about any of it helps. I really thought you hated me because I convinced you to run from the asylum.

[charlesmars]

You didn't have to exactly convince me of that. I just didnt esnt to give up my career.

[richard-mars-np]

I know that now. It was my insecurities latching on to any reason the mate bond would sever. *finally also sits down*

[charlesmars]

Where are we, by the way?

[richard-mars-np]

Mountain range in Germany... or I think its Germany I've just been walking until the sun comes up every day.

[charlesmars]

Germany?!

[richard-mars-np]

Its remote and I was able to get here on for from Prague.

[charlesmars]

Where do you plan on going?

[richard-mars-np]

Im never going to be able to stop moving.

[charlesmars]

I don't that's a smart idea considering how volatile the hunters are.

[richard-mars-np]

Ill avoid large cities. Demetri has someone already looking for me.

[charlesmars]

That's not concerning at all.

[richard-mars-np]

Yeah I know. This was stupid. I shouldn't have run.

[charlesmars]

Explain why you did again?

[richard-mars-np]

He had us trapped... I think I've developed claustrophobia. I cant stand the idea of being trapped. Enclosed. So I ran.

[charlesmars]

And John knows you left.

[richard-mars-np]

I... originally asked him to come with me. John knew how obsessed Demetri is with him and stayed behind so we wouldn't be hunted.

[charlesmars]

Romantic.

[richard-mars-np]

Sure... *drops his eyes*

[charlesmars]

When did you plan on bringing me out here like this?

[richard-mars-np]

I've been planning this since John and I were taken from the asylum but then I realized prague wasn't any better so I waited until I was out.

[charlesmars]

How the hell did you manage to pull me out? And I can go back as easily?

[richard-mars-np]

The magic of the barrier connects you to your personal items so your body at the asylum and....our wedding bands here. The magic is done, I just used it. *holds up his hand, he has both of their rings*

[charlesmars]

*brow quirks slightly* You use magic?

[richard-mars-np]

Its there, might as well if they are going to make our life hell. Ill use all the asylums resources, fuck them.

[charlesmars]

I guess so.

[richard-mars-np]

Its literally something people have been doing for ages. Dean got to leave the barrier three times like this. Well, three he told me of.

[charlesmars]

Im just not a fan of magic, but its nice to be out of there.

[richard-mars-np]

I liked Dean and his magic. It was natural and clean and fresh and he was kind. I thought Ryder was those things when we met him.

[charlesmars]

Let's not talk about Ryder.

[richard-mars-np]

Yeah, I don't want to either.

[charlesmars]

Then we wont.

[richard-mars-np]

Who you been fucking? *not said in any tone*

[charlesmars]

*he takes a moment before answering*

I dont think i want to tell you. *also not said in any tone*

[richard-mars-np]

I was mostly kidding anyway.

[charlesmars]

*isn't convinced* I hate to say this, but I cant stay long here right now. I do have a prior commitment, a very important one, that I promised someone. And, no, its not sex.

[richard-mars-np]

Alright. Its okay. I literally brought you here to give you options not to force you to stay with me.... but...

[charlesmars]

But?

[richard-mars-np]

*not looking at him* Can... I kiss you goodbye? *cringes and closes his eyes*

[charlesmars]

Id like that. *he gets up*

[richard-mars-np]

*a small smile as he gets up too*

[bromias-themasked-god]

*in full wolf form, about a story tall, walking the perimeter of the asylum*

*has growled at and snapped at others getting near him or that happen to be in his way*

*has been doing so for almost a day at this point*

@charlesmars

[richard-mars-np]

The asylum. We were grabbed by the conclave for John to be Demetris sex slave. I was an accessory.

[charlesmars]

This is extremely convoluted.

[richard-mars-np]

Yep. *starts the fire in the fire place* We have been fighting for our lives every day since Jasper turned John.

[charlesmars]

So you left him...? Is that why youre out here?

[richard-mars-np]

Had to get away from Demetri. He was trying to trap us same as Aaron. So I left John behind.

[charlesmars]

You mean broke up with him.

[richard-mars-np]

Do you need me to say that?

[charlesmars]

That tells me all I need to know. I had to be sure I understood.

[richard-mars-np]

*has to take a deep breath to calm himself*

[charlesmars]

*he actually looks away for a moment as he thinks about something*

[richard-mars-np]

*whispers* I'm sorry.

[charlesmars]

Im the second choice.

[richard-mars-np]

*his lips curl as he cant control his fangs when he's emotional*

He... *tries to keep his voice even* He's been nothing but amazing to me. He redirected me to choose you back at the asylum, took it without a fight when I told him we reconciled, took care of me as a newborn, yet I still can't stop thinking of ways to come back to you. But sure.

[charlesmars]

*he looks at him again*

Im the second choice because I was an idiot and threw you away. You know... about 3 weeks ago the pharmacist stopped filling the prescription id been writing myself. They caught on... took them fucking forever, but I guess the pills are in limited quantities now. So I was basically told to go fuck myself. Alcohol? I still got some, sure, but its becoming harder to get my hands on. Since no one is going out, its not coming back in.

I was angry for two of those weeks, going through a sort of detox or something similar. It wasnt until I woke up without the shit in my system that I was thinking clearly and thought to myself... 'Dammit, you really lost your mate.'

I havent told anyone because its hurt too much. So... im just... fucking it away literally so I dont have to think about it.

[richard-mars-np]

*he turns his head slightly so it's turned even more away from Charles as he listens to him so his tears don't inturrupt Charles, really not expecting this and it hitting hard* *runs a hand over his face and sniffs *

[charlesmars]

You know I never do anything wrong.

But im telling you right now- I fucked up. You wouldn't have fucked that vampire if I had changed sooner. I understand that now. Im still pussed off at you for doing it, I might still throw it at you when im hurt.... but i know I fucked up and thats why any of this happened.

[richard-mars-np]

*does manage a small snicker at the first part*

*he wipes his eyes, breath hitching as he tries to stay quiet with it* He's my best friend... it should have... stayed that way but I let my hurt control me... I love you, I missed you so much. *Turns to face him* I'm... really glad to hear you... talk about it. Explain any of it.

It wasn't entirely your fault. You were hurt.

[charlesmars]

Im not ready to talk about most of it. I might not ever be ready to talk about all of it.

[richard-mars-np]

Talking about any of it helps. I really thought you hated me because I convinced you to run from the asylum.

[charlesmars]

You didn't have to exactly convince me of that. I just didnt esnt to give up my career.

[richard-mars-np]

I know that now. It was my insecurities latching on to any reason the mate bond would sever. *finally also sits down*

[charlesmars]

Where are we, by the way?

[richard-mars-np]

Mountain range in Germany... or I think its Germany I've just been walking until the sun comes up every day.

[charlesmars]

Germany?!

[richard-mars-np]

Its remote and I was able to get here on for from Prague.

[charlesmars]

Where do you plan on going?

[richard-mars-np]

Im never going to be able to stop moving.

[charlesmars]

I don't that's a smart idea considering how volatile the hunters are.

[richard-mars-np]

Ill avoid large cities. Demetri has someone already looking for me.

[charlesmars]

That's not concerning at all.

[richard-mars-np]

Yeah I know. This was stupid. I shouldn't have run.

[charlesmars]

Explain why you did again?

[richard-mars-np]

He had us trapped... I think I've developed claustrophobia. I cant stand the idea of being trapped. Enclosed. So I ran.

[charlesmars]

And John knows you left.

[richard-mars-np]

I... originally asked him to come with me. John knew how obsessed Demetri is with him and stayed behind so we wouldn't be hunted.

[charlesmars]

Romantic.

[richard-mars-np]

Sure... *drops his eyes*

[charlesmars]

When did you plan on bringing me out here like this?

[richard-mars-np]

I've been planning this since John and I were taken from the asylum but then I realized prague wasn't any better so I waited until I was out.

[charlesmars]

How the hell did you manage to pull me out? And I can go back as easily?

[richard-mars-np]

The magic of the barrier connects you to your personal items so your body at the asylum and....our wedding bands here. The magic is done, I just used it. *holds up his hand, he has both of their rings*

[charlesmars]

*brow quirks slightly* You use magic?

[richard-mars-np]

Its there, might as well if they are going to make our life hell. Ill use all the asylums resources, fuck them.

[charlesmars]

I guess so.

[richard-mars-np]

Its literally something people have been doing for ages. Dean got to leave the barrier three times like this. Well, three he told me of.

[charlesmars]

Im just not a fan of magic, but its nice to be out of there.

[richard-mars-np]

I liked Dean and his magic. It was natural and clean and fresh and he was kind. I thought Ryder was those things when we met him.

[charlesmars]

Let's not talk about Ryder.

[richard-mars-np]

Yeah, I don't want to either.

[charlesmars]

Then we wont.

[richard-mars-np]

Who you been fucking? *not said in any tone*

[charlesmars]

*he takes a moment before answering*

I dont think i want to tell you. *also not said in any tone*

[richard-mars-np]

I was mostly kidding anyway.

[charlesmars]

*isn't convinced* I hate to say this, but I cant stay long here right now. I do have a prior commitment, a very important one, that I promised someone. And, no, its not sex.

[richard-mars-np]

Alright. Its okay. I literally brought you here to give you options not to force you to stay with me.... but...

[charlesmars]

But?

[richard-mars-np]

*not looking at him* Can... I kiss you goodbye? *cringes and closes his eyes*

[bromias-themasked-god]

*in full wolf form, about a story tall, walking the perimeter of the asylum*

*has growled at and snapped at others getting near him or that happen to be in his way*

*has been doing so for almost a day at this point*

@charlesmars

[richard-mars-np]

The asylum. We were grabbed by the conclave for John to be Demetris sex slave. I was an accessory.

[charlesmars]

This is extremely convoluted.

[richard-mars-np]

Yep. *starts the fire in the fire place* We have been fighting for our lives every day since Jasper turned John.

[charlesmars]

So you left him...? Is that why youre out here?

[richard-mars-np]

Had to get away from Demetri. He was trying to trap us same as Aaron. So I left John behind.

[charlesmars]

You mean broke up with him.

[richard-mars-np]

Do you need me to say that?

[charlesmars]

That tells me all I need to know. I had to be sure I understood.

[richard-mars-np]

*has to take a deep breath to calm himself*

[charlesmars]

*he actually looks away for a moment as he thinks about something*

[richard-mars-np]

*whispers* I'm sorry.

[charlesmars]

Im the second choice.

[richard-mars-np]

*his lips curl as he cant control his fangs when he's emotional*

He... *tries to keep his voice even* He's been nothing but amazing to me. He redirected me to choose you back at the asylum, took it without a fight when I told him we reconciled, took care of me as a newborn, yet I still can't stop thinking of ways to come back to you. But sure.

[charlesmars]

*he looks at him again*

Im the second choice because I was an idiot and threw you away. You know... about 3 weeks ago the pharmacist stopped filling the prescription id been writing myself. They caught on... took them fucking forever, but I guess the pills are in limited quantities now. So I was basically told to go fuck myself. Alcohol? I still got some, sure, but its becoming harder to get my hands on. Since no one is going out, its not coming back in.

I was angry for two of those weeks, going through a sort of detox or something similar. It wasnt until I woke up without the shit in my system that I was thinking clearly and thought to myself... 'Dammit, you really lost your mate.'

I havent told anyone because its hurt too much. So... im just... fucking it away literally so I dont have to think about it.

[richard-mars-np]

*he turns his head slightly so it's turned even more away from Charles as he listens to him so his tears don't inturrupt Charles, really not expecting this and it hitting hard* *runs a hand over his face and sniffs *

[charlesmars]

You know I never do anything wrong.

But im telling you right now- I fucked up. You wouldn't have fucked that vampire if I had changed sooner. I understand that now. Im still pussed off at you for doing it, I might still throw it at you when im hurt.... but i know I fucked up and thats why any of this happened.

[richard-mars-np]

*does manage a small snicker at the first part*

*he wipes his eyes, breath hitching as he tries to stay quiet with it* He's my best friend... it should have... stayed that way but I let my hurt control me... I love you, I missed you so much. *Turns to face him* I'm... really glad to hear you... talk about it. Explain any of it.

It wasn't entirely your fault. You were hurt.

[charlesmars]

Im not ready to talk about most of it. I might not ever be ready to talk about all of it.

[richard-mars-np]

Talking about any of it helps. I really thought you hated me because I convinced you to run from the asylum.

[charlesmars]

You didn't have to exactly convince me of that. I just didnt esnt to give up my career.

[richard-mars-np]

I know that now. It was my insecurities latching on to any reason the mate bond would sever. *finally also sits down*

[charlesmars]

Where are we, by the way?

[richard-mars-np]

Mountain range in Germany... or I think its Germany I've just been walking until the sun comes up every day.

[charlesmars]

Germany?!

[richard-mars-np]

Its remote and I was able to get here on for from Prague.

[charlesmars]

Where do you plan on going?

[richard-mars-np]

Im never going to be able to stop moving.

[charlesmars]

I don't that's a smart idea considering how volatile the hunters are.

[richard-mars-np]

Ill avoid large cities. Demetri has someone already looking for me.

[charlesmars]

That's not concerning at all.

[richard-mars-np]

Yeah I know. This was stupid. I shouldn't have run.

[charlesmars]

Explain why you did again?

[richard-mars-np]

He had us trapped... I think I've developed claustrophobia. I cant stand the idea of being trapped. Enclosed. So I ran.

[charlesmars]

And John knows you left.

[richard-mars-np]

I... originally asked him to come with me. John knew how obsessed Demetri is with him and stayed behind so we wouldn't be hunted.

[charlesmars]

Romantic.

[richard-mars-np]

Sure... *drops his eyes*

[charlesmars]

When did you plan on bringing me out here like this?

[richard-mars-np]

I've been planning this since John and I were taken from the asylum but then I realized prague wasn't any better so I waited until I was out.

[charlesmars]

How the hell did you manage to pull me out? And I can go back as easily?

[richard-mars-np]

The magic of the barrier connects you to your personal items so your body at the asylum and....our wedding bands here. The magic is done, I just used it. *holds up his hand, he has both of their rings*

[charlesmars]

*brow quirks slightly* You use magic?

[richard-mars-np]

Its there, might as well if they are going to make our life hell. Ill use all the asylums resources, fuck them.

[charlesmars]

I guess so.

[richard-mars-np]

Its literally something people have been doing for ages. Dean got to leave the barrier three times like this. Well, three he told me of.

[charlesmars]

Im just not a fan of magic, but its nice to be out of there.

[richard-mars-np]

I liked Dean and his magic. It was natural and clean and fresh and he was kind. I thought Ryder was those things when we met him.

[charlesmars]

Let's not talk about Ryder.

[richard-mars-np]

Yeah, I don't want to either.

[charlesmars]

Then we wont.

[richard-mars-np]

Who you been fucking? *not said in any tone*

[charlesmars]

*he takes a moment before answering*

I dont think i want to tell you. *also not said in any tone*

[richard-mars-np]

I was mostly kidding anyway.

[charlesmars]

*isn't convinced* I hate to say this, but I cant stay long here right now. I do have a prior commitment, a very important one, that I promised someone. And, no, its not sex.

[richard-mars-np]

Alright. Its okay. I literally brought you here to give you options not to force you to stay with me.... but...