#calixto marek.

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Calixto: ::looks to Ben- what do you think?:: Ben: ::I can hang on you while that's going on, right?:: Calixto: ::absolutely:: Ben: ::slight nod:: Calixto: Very well. ::gathers his books and notes into his pockets, walks out:: Ben: ::picks up the tequila bottle and then follows him at a speed and closeness usually reserved for one's own shadow:: Cal is furious over how little attention Gael has paid to Ben. Especially with how obvious it is that Ben's upset by it.

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You are the first thing... excuse me, person... that I ever wanted, that walked away from me.

-Kilgrave

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Jessica: You've killed innocent people.

Kilgrave: Oh, well that- that milquetoast little man-boy? He interrupted me while I was leaving you a present, which apparently, you didn't even find. Come on. You can't pretend he didn't irritate you, too. I wanted to slap him after thirty seconds!

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Jessica: You've been ruining my life-

Kilgrave: You didn't have a life.

Jessica: -as a demented declaration of love?

Kilgrave: No, obviously. I was trying to show you what I see. That I'm the only one who matches you. Who challenges you. Who'll do anything for you.

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Kilgrave: I have absolutely no intention of controlling you. I want you to act on your own accord.

Jessica: Act how? Suicide? Is that why you've been torturing me?

Kilgrave: Oh my God. I knew you were insecure, but that's just sad. I'm not torturing you. Why would I? I love you.

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Cal frequently plays tag with River. Any and all Haciendans are welcome to join. They might even get to hear him parlaying it into talking to River about the nature of hunting, predators, and prey.

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For her birthday, Cal got Zia books about growing plants, tending to horses, and speaking Spanish. He included a card with an invitation to come with him and River on one of their weekend hunting excursions.

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For his birthday, Cal got Ziz a couple of books about the history of art, and guides to Spanish and carpentry. He's not likely to say so outright, but he has a vague goal of making sure the teenagers all have their own mini-library. Enough books to fill a decent-sized bookshelf, at least.