Tinker Tailor Boy

Times they are Changing

“Yeah….you sure you aren’t going to try and sleep?”

“Well If i wasn’t going to sleep without a tall blonde cowboy hat obsessed hufflepuff staring at me, what makes you think i’m going to with one?”

“Uh, well, sadly don’t have that knowledge quite yet. We can though start working together to figure things out though. Do what we need to do to protect ourselves and move forward.”

“But trying to protect ourselves, and having others try to protect us hasn’t exactly worked in our favor Ethan. If we’re going to move forward, and stop the violence from happening once and for all we’re going to need to think offensively not defensively”

The Blood of Angry Men | Fletcher and Newt

#p: the blood of angry men #newtlacy #//i may have just word vomited on you #i am sorry

Newt had taken the steps up to Ravenclaw tower with his crutches again, and every time he did it he hated the fact that he was a Ravenclaw again. Hufflepuff would have been easiest at the moment, because using his body weight to pull him through a hole seemed a lot better than trying to go up or down stairs with a bum leg.

It was like that - angry, exhausted - that Newt found himself some silent time in the dorm because no one else had arrived. He let out a loud sigh, running his hand over his face and then through his hair as he fell back onto his bed. There were so many things running through his mind that he had no idea what to focus on first.

He didn’t get much of a chance to decide, though, because not too long after his own arrival, he was no longer alone. Newt mostly expected Fletcher to ignore him or toss out something sarcastic like he always did, but the words that did come didn’t sound like they were laced with any sarcasm. So after a moment of debating with himself about if he could handle this conversation or not, Newt realized that he didn’t have a choice, and he sat up. “What can I do for you, Mr. Young?”

Sitting down across from the other boy Fletcher placed his hands on his knees. “If you’ve got a plan for what to do next I want in.” He stated calmly eyes filled with seriousness “And before you say anything to try convince me I’m not right for whatever role,” He continued quickly putting a hand up to stop the other boy before he could say anything “I don’t care what it is Newt. I don’t care how illegal, or how crazy, or how dangerous it might be. I don’t care.” He shook his head lips pursed in frustration his hands now unconsciously balling into fists upon his thighs. Because the truth was, he didn’t care. He didn’t care what he was going to have to do, if it meant stopping this senseless violence. He didn’t care what happened to himself If it meant making sure nothing bad ever happened to his siblings again.

Taking a deep breath though fletcher exhaled roughly unfurling his fingers until his hands were laid bare on his legs again. He could tell Newt was waiting for him to say something else but he wasn’t sure what else he could say to the other Ravenclaw that he hadn’t already said. So he went back to what he knew best. Rambling until someone told him to shut up.

“And I know, we’re really not even friends.” He started again looking away from the other boy “So its like why the hell am I even talking to you let alone asking to be part of your super secret plans, but” he paused gathering himself a little before turing back toward Newt “I can’t live like this anymore Newt.”

The Blood of Angry Men | Fletcher and Newt

Fletcher knew it wasn’t going to be easy trying to find a time to talk to Newt in the aftermath of the explosion. The other Ravenclaw had hardly been alone since the event happened, not to mention Fletcher had hardly been able to sleep with Olivia in the hospital let alone hold a decent conversation with a kid who kinda hated him. But despite being exhausted and not exactly all smiles and rainbows when he opened the door to the male dormitory Fletcher knew that if he didn’t take this chance alone with Newt he would regret it.

“We need to talk” He announced placing his pack on his bed before turning to look at the other boy.

@newt-lacy

#p: the blood of angry men #newtlacy #this is bad #but here take it

Times they are Changing

Yeah they are. But for some reason we love them anyway.

“Yea funny how that goes” Fletcher muttered a little looking over at his sister.

“Damn. I’m sorry about your siblings, if there’s anything I can do, let me know.”

“Its alright, we’re a hardy family. We’ll be fine. But if you know how I can kill someone without incurring the wrath of the government that information would be much appreciated.”

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Catching Up|Fletcher and Brock

Brock sat at the table, his arm cradled. His books sat open in front of him, but he couldn’t pay attention, not really.

#c: catching up #brockdarnell

“Do you need me to leave or something?” Fletcher asked quietly looking up from his book. Brock had looked restless for the past half an hour and the Ravenclaw was starting to think it was because of some external force. Mainly himself.

Times they are Changing

“Yeah I know, but can’t change the past,” Hunter shrugged, “there was just too much going on. But she might, especially if she’s spending time with Horse because he might be rubbing off on her.”

“Yea probably. Even though thats the last thing I need right now.” Fletcher sighed rearranging his legs so that his knees were now under his chin. “Merlin cats are so stupid sometimes.”

“I guess that’s one way to look at it.” He looked over at Fletcher. “You alright?”

“My littlest sister spent 4 nights in the hospital wing, my other sister looks like someone used her as a punching bag, my brother is shaken and scared to be by himself anymore, and I’ve barely slept for a week. So no. I don’t think I’m alright, but I’m dealing. Because thats all you can do when you’re stuck here in a hit hole like this.”

Times they are Changing

#c: times are changing briana #brianadrake

“Sleeping next to her bed isn’t going to help her get better. Pomfrey’s doing the best she can, but she’s pretty stretched as is and I don’t think having to argue with everyone is going to help anyone. Besides, don’t you think your sister would want you to get some rest yourself? That way, when she’s all healed up, you’ll be rested and ready to raise hell with her some more?”

Taking a deep breath Fletcher focused on pushing down the anger that was swelling in his chest with every word the other muttered. She was irritating him yes, but getting angry was not going to make this situation any better. “Briana,” He started quietly scrubbing a hand down his face before turning to look at his sisters sleeping body “This kid has already lost both of her parents to this stupid little war we’ve found ourselves in.” Feltcher contiued with a shake of his head “So come hell, high water, or a seriously pissed off nurse, I going to make sure she doesn’t wake up thinking she’s lost me too.”

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“Is it strange that the Great Hall looks as if nothing happened? I mean it literally looks like the explosion never happened.”

“We go to a magical school historically run by madmen Ethan, of course it doesn’t look like anything happened. Because if it did they’d have to acknowledge that they are the real danger to us.”

Times they are Changing

“It was horrible, I really don’t think I was cut out to be a doctor, no matter how many healing magic and medical books I’ve read,” Hunter admitted, shaking his head at the memory, “But Horse is mad at everyone but me unless I do something he doesn’t like so he’s been pretty off and on with me all semester. But explosions and no checking on him really puts me in the extremely pissed at me category.”

“Yeaaaa, probably shouldn’t have done that, cuz he’s going to be stuck in that mode for a while now.” Fletcher shook his head “Though I can’t really fault you or anything, I did kind of ignore a lot of things including looking for tesla for a bit last night. Luckily though she understood why, or at least I hope she did.” He shrugged “Knowing her though she’s gonna hit me with it when I least expect it”

Times they are Changing

“Yeah I had to put Brock’s shoulder in place, and sort of ended up covered in blood, and ended up panicking so that ended up being the last thing that crossed my mind,” Hunter admitted, looking down at the floor, “but I’m sure that he will. He probably likes being mad at me instead of everyone else for a change.”

“Oh well thats doesn’t sound like a recipe for a great time,” Fletcher shook his head “But in any case welcome to my disco my mate. Hopefully your stay was only for last night, but if it isn’t I’ve acquired tips and tricks for the both of us.” Fletcher replied non-chalantly. “Though questions, I thought Horse was always somewhat mad at you? Or have i been thinking of the wrong cat this whole time?” Fletcher smiled at the other boy.

kimberblackwood

[Hospital Wing]

“You didn’t wake me up. Don’t worry.”

#c: hospital wing #kimberblackwood

“Oh ok. Sorry still. I was just looking for any extra blanket, my sister was complaining she’s cold.”

Times they are Changing

“Well then let’s focus on that good news for right now, because it makes it seem better,” Hunter offered “See I think Horse started with worrying abut me and then I didn’t actually find him until the next morning and by then he was pissed. Not that I really blame him, this whole thing is just so messed up.”

“Yea well I guess I can see why he’d be pissed. First thing I did went I went back to the tower for a brief but much needed shower last night was to give Tesla a little love.” Fletcher shrugged again wiggling a little as he tried to settle in a better position in his chair. It wasn’t exactly the easiest thing to do when you’re a teenage boy made up of mostly limbs but he figured they were going to be here for a while so he was going to make himself comfortable. “But to each their own, plus he’ll get over it eventually.”

Times they are Changing

“I don’t quite think that using your laptop as a pillow really counts as responsible, but I guess I’ll give it to you.” It wasn’t funny, and Hunter knew it, and yet with everything else that was going on, even some sort of relief was needed. “But it’d also be the first sign that she’s going to be fine, and I’m pretty sure that’s what matters,” Hunter countered as he looked at the girl. “And it won’t be any worse than what Horse gave me after I finally found him after the explosion.”

“Hey, I do not use my baby as a pillow. I’m better than that” Fletcher gave Hunter an incredulous look before letting the corner of his mouth twitch up slightly. “I guess it would, though Pomfrey told me she’s expected to make a full recovery anyway so I’m trying not to worry about it too much.” He shrugged “But yea. Luckily for the rest of us Tesla was too concerned with our wellbeing initiate her shun feature. I’ll assume she’s up with Robby now curled up in his head or something, making sure he gets his beauty rest.”