mulder's insistence on making everything a joke was simultaneously one of his best and worst features. it was easy, at times, to ignore everything going on in favor of some stupid joke she could get upset at. easier, it was, to change the subject away from one of the horrific incidents that had occurred in their lives. ( at this point, the list was plentiful ).
but sometimes, scully doesn't want that. wants to be able to have an open and honest conversation. it's rare, because it's always been so much easier not to talk about it. but...
❝ i've met cadavers with more charm than you, mulder. ❞
@agentbeliever / continued.










