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I'll shave and everything.
[ Hm... getting Hank to smile again is. Nice. He has a good smile, at least. Which, you know, is a completely objective opinion...! ]
I get the feeling he's gonna try to help us a lot, isn't he? [ He leans back in his chair again. ] Probably. That super computer brain of his will probably notice something's changed about me.
[ Hm... getting Hank to smile again is. Nice. He has a good smile, at least. Which, you know, is a completely objective opinion...! ]
I get the feeling he's gonna try to help us a lot, isn't he? [ He leans back in his chair again. ] Probably. That super computer brain of his will probably notice something's changed about me.
[ Hank snorts. Ah yes, shaving. ]
Gonna be doing a lot more of that, actually.
[ Get ready to end up super hairy dude, sorry. At least it's a good look on you. ]
Yeah, surprised he hasn't shown up yet, actually. He'll probably come straight here from work to check on me -- if he finds out you got hurt and sees you here, he'll know what's up. Plus I mean, the nose thing.
[ Hank points at his own nose here. It's a good look on Gavin, if it didn't remind him so much of his brother... ]
Don't be surprised if he gets everything figured out in like 5 seconds. That's Connor for you.
Gonna be doing a lot more of that, actually.
[ Get ready to end up super hairy dude, sorry. At least it's a good look on you. ]
Yeah, surprised he hasn't shown up yet, actually. He'll probably come straight here from work to check on me -- if he finds out you got hurt and sees you here, he'll know what's up. Plus I mean, the nose thing.
[ Hank points at his own nose here. It's a good look on Gavin, if it didn't remind him so much of his brother... ]
Don't be surprised if he gets everything figured out in like 5 seconds. That's Connor for you.
[ And he's already a little fuzzy. Eli's the one who fucking manscapes far too much. Gavin snorts and scratches at the faint beard on his chin. ]
More than I already do? Damn.
[ He touches his nose again, then gently taps at it. ]
It feels really weird, let me tell you. [ He huffs. ] Y'know who broke it in the first place? Eli.
More than I already do? Damn.
[ He touches his nose again, then gently taps at it. ]
It feels really weird, let me tell you. [ He huffs. ] Y'know who broke it in the first place? Eli.
Oh, yeah. I gotta shave like every day to keep this shit under control.
[ Which is to say even his "lazy" look takes a bit of effort. It's no wonder people always think Hank looks way worse than he feels sometimes. ]
Shit, seriously? What, did he throw you off a jungle gym as a kid?
[ Yeah, Hank is sure Elijah Kamski was an awful, awful child. ]
[ Which is to say even his "lazy" look takes a bit of effort. It's no wonder people always think Hank looks way worse than he feels sometimes. ]
Shit, seriously? What, did he throw you off a jungle gym as a kid?
[ Yeah, Hank is sure Elijah Kamski was an awful, awful child. ]
[ Now that gets Gavin to look incredulous. ]
...you mean you're a week of no shaving away from lookin' like freaking Santa Clause? Jesus. [ He's gonna look like a goddamn mountain man then.
He snorts. ]
No, we weren't 'allowed' to do stuff like that. [ He shrugs. ] It was the last fight we had, before I left the family. I started it, I don't know, we just started throwing and hitting each other. Y'know, brotherly love and all that shit.
...you mean you're a week of no shaving away from lookin' like freaking Santa Clause? Jesus. [ He's gonna look like a goddamn mountain man then.
He snorts. ]
No, we weren't 'allowed' to do stuff like that. [ He shrugs. ] It was the last fight we had, before I left the family. I started it, I don't know, we just started throwing and hitting each other. Y'know, brotherly love and all that shit.
I dunno, I guess? It's weird though, cause it's not like the hair on my head grows any faster or anything.
[ He shrugs. He just always manages to look scruffy! It's part of the curse. They're not poodles. They're wolves. So hair has a limit, apparently. ]
Christ. Well your parents sure sound like great folks. No wonder you're both fucked up. I mean, him more than you for sure, but. You know.
[ He shrugs. He just always manages to look scruffy! It's part of the curse. They're not poodles. They're wolves. So hair has a limit, apparently. ]
Christ. Well your parents sure sound like great folks. No wonder you're both fucked up. I mean, him more than you for sure, but. You know.
[ Gavin actually cackles at that. It's a Kamski Cackle for sure, except now it's a little toothier. ]
Yeah, our folks are your classic narcissistic parents. Eli was the golden child and I was the scapegoat. I'm sure you already figured that out though.
Yeah, our folks are your classic narcissistic parents. Eli was the golden child and I was the scapegoat. I'm sure you already figured that out though.
Yeah, I did. Gran was great. [ He sighs though and closes his eyes, shrugging a shoulder. ]
Dunno. I miss him more than I act like I do, obviously. Twin thing I think.
Dunno. I miss him more than I act like I do, obviously. Twin thing I think.
[ Hmm yeah Hank knows Gavin definitely got some bereavement time off for his grandmother so he's going to expertly dodge that topic. ]
Yeah, that's gotta be rough. If you guys had all that time together, you're bound to get a little dependent on each other. Can't be easy.
[ And of course now that Gavin is Hank's responsibility, he wants him to be happy. It just can't be helped. ]
You ever think about getting back in touch with him? I might not have his number, but I have his address if you want it.
Yeah, that's gotta be rough. If you guys had all that time together, you're bound to get a little dependent on each other. Can't be easy.
[ And of course now that Gavin is Hank's responsibility, he wants him to be happy. It just can't be helped. ]
You ever think about getting back in touch with him? I might not have his number, but I have his address if you want it.
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[ He sighs again. ]
I... probably should. Especially after all this. [ He drops his hands on his lap and looks at them. ] My life kinda flashed before my eyes. And I had... a lot of regrets. Not speaking to him since that day we fought is one of them.
[ He sighs and shakes his head. ] One thing at a time though. Let's get through this first full moon.
I... probably should. Especially after all this. [ He drops his hands on his lap and looks at them. ] My life kinda flashed before my eyes. And I had... a lot of regrets. Not speaking to him since that day we fought is one of them.
[ He sighs and shakes his head. ] One thing at a time though. Let's get through this first full moon.
That'll do it.
[ Hank nods sympathetically. At least if he can do something right for Gavin, it won't feel like he made the wrong decision here.]
Much as he might be a bit of a creep, he probably misses you too. Like you said, you're twins, so it's inevitable.
[ That's a good attitude to have, honestly. Hank finishes off his beer, setting it down and grabbing Gavin's plate to toss in the sink. ]
Yeah, you probably need some rest, too. You can take the bed, I got a few calls to make and I doubt you wanna get woken up when Connor gets here. Because he's definitely been texting me since shit went down.
[ But hey at least Connor is used to Hank never responding. ]
[ Hank nods sympathetically. At least if he can do something right for Gavin, it won't feel like he made the wrong decision here.]
Much as he might be a bit of a creep, he probably misses you too. Like you said, you're twins, so it's inevitable.
[ That's a good attitude to have, honestly. Hank finishes off his beer, setting it down and grabbing Gavin's plate to toss in the sink. ]
Yeah, you probably need some rest, too. You can take the bed, I got a few calls to make and I doubt you wanna get woken up when Connor gets here. Because he's definitely been texting me since shit went down.
[ But hey at least Connor is used to Hank never responding. ]
[ Oh... shit. That Puppy Feeling is back, practically cooing deep in his chest at the thought of being cocooned in his alpha's sent.
Fuck! What the fuck! The first fucking thing he's learning is to how to deal with this shit. This is not cool. His chest wants to rattle and vibrate with this feeling and he swallows it back the best he can. ]
Yeah, uh. That sounds good. Not really up for dealing with anything else tonight.
[ He stands up, smoothing down the front of Hank's band shirt. ]
Thanks. For, y'know, trying to show me the ropes. You've always kinda done that for me, huh?
Fuck! What the fuck! The first fucking thing he's learning is to how to deal with this shit. This is not cool. His chest wants to rattle and vibrate with this feeling and he swallows it back the best he can. ]
Yeah, uh. That sounds good. Not really up for dealing with anything else tonight.
[ He stands up, smoothing down the front of Hank's band shirt. ]
Thanks. For, y'know, trying to show me the ropes. You've always kinda done that for me, huh?
That's what I thought.
[ You're stuck this way now, Gavin, better get used to it. Hank for his part doesn't really notice since the whole "shared emotions" thing tends to only work involuntarily when it's things like distress, anger and pain. Your crush is your own, at least! ]
I guess so, huh?
[ Hank smiles softly, looking up from the dishes. The fondness in his voice might be thanks to that pack mentality he's getting, but it's no less genuine. ]
Go on and get some rest. My room's across from the bathroom, so just make yourself at home.
[ You're stuck this way now, Gavin, better get used to it. Hank for his part doesn't really notice since the whole "shared emotions" thing tends to only work involuntarily when it's things like distress, anger and pain. Your crush is your own, at least! ]
I guess so, huh?
[ Hank smiles softly, looking up from the dishes. The fondness in his voice might be thanks to that pack mentality he's getting, but it's no less genuine. ]
Go on and get some rest. My room's across from the bathroom, so just make yourself at home.
[ How dare you it's not a crush!! What a ridiculous thought! He'd never! It's just the new pack instincts, that's all!
But aw fuck... no one's talked to him in that tone of voice in a long time. His ribs are still trying to vibrate out of his torso. He clears his throat and nods. ]
Yeah, uh. Thanks. See you in the morning.
[ With that, he wanders on back into the house. He goes to grab his phone out of his jeans that he'd totally forgotten about.
Then he's in... the room. The smell is instantly overwhelming and he puts a hand over his mouth and nose, choking a little. Jesus Christ! In, out, Gavin. It's just a smell. Get over it.
After a few moments he finally wobbles to Hank's bed. Slowly, slowly... he gets in. Lays on his back, stiff as a board. Fuck. He's not gonna sleep, is he?
Except about fifteen minutes later he's fast asleep in the best sleep he's had in years. ]
But aw fuck... no one's talked to him in that tone of voice in a long time. His ribs are still trying to vibrate out of his torso. He clears his throat and nods. ]
Yeah, uh. Thanks. See you in the morning.
[ With that, he wanders on back into the house. He goes to grab his phone out of his jeans that he'd totally forgotten about.
Then he's in... the room. The smell is instantly overwhelming and he puts a hand over his mouth and nose, choking a little. Jesus Christ! In, out, Gavin. It's just a smell. Get over it.
After a few moments he finally wobbles to Hank's bed. Slowly, slowly... he gets in. Lays on his back, stiff as a board. Fuck. He's not gonna sleep, is he?
Except about fifteen minutes later he's fast asleep in the best sleep he's had in years. ]
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[ Yeah, Hank's not gonna say anything about the cute growling—even though it is extremely fucking cute. Hank is pretty sure he'd die for Gavin if anything even remotely threatened him. Hank just waves him off and sure enough, Connor arrives in the next couple of minutes.
Hank fills him in and assures him that everything is under control. As under control as things can be, with Gavin now being a werewolf. But they'll figure it out and Hank will call in to work and they'll be ready. Right now Hank's still feeling a little protective of his new pack so when Connor asks to see how Gavin's doing, Hank glares probably more than he needs to... Look, he's still getting used to this shit too. Connor understands. He heads back to his place once he's confirmed that Hank is fine.
And once Connor's gone, Hank checks on Gavin one more time, feeling that swell of affection and pride from just looking at the loser sleep. Jesus. Well, having confirmed that Gavin's still asleep, Hank goes back to the couch and falls right to sleep. It's been a long fucking day. ]
Hank fills him in and assures him that everything is under control. As under control as things can be, with Gavin now being a werewolf. But they'll figure it out and Hank will call in to work and they'll be ready. Right now Hank's still feeling a little protective of his new pack so when Connor asks to see how Gavin's doing, Hank glares probably more than he needs to... Look, he's still getting used to this shit too. Connor understands. He heads back to his place once he's confirmed that Hank is fine.
And once Connor's gone, Hank checks on Gavin one more time, feeling that swell of affection and pride from just looking at the loser sleep. Jesus. Well, having confirmed that Gavin's still asleep, Hank goes back to the couch and falls right to sleep. It's been a long fucking day. ]
[ He's definitely curled up very cutely in Hank's bed, practically purring. That soft little growl is gonna be his Thing, it seems. Especially when he's enveloped in Hank's smell. He barely remembers his dreams but it's warm; strong arms around him and pressed up against his back.
He doesn't sleep well most of the time, so it's an odd feeling to suddenly be cured of your horrendous insomnia. When the morning sun is peaking through the window he rolls over and scratches at his stomach, still warm and content.
Man, what a weird dream... he was with Hank and— Oh. Wait. It wasn't a dream. He sits up and looks around, blinking a few times. Hank's room, Hank's smell, Hank's clothes on his body.
He touches the spot on his neck where Hank bit him. Hank's mouth, his teeth... he shudders. It's not entirely unpleasant and he's shoving that away for now, thank you.
He crawls out of bed and peeks out into the hallway. ]
He doesn't sleep well most of the time, so it's an odd feeling to suddenly be cured of your horrendous insomnia. When the morning sun is peaking through the window he rolls over and scratches at his stomach, still warm and content.
Man, what a weird dream... he was with Hank and— Oh. Wait. It wasn't a dream. He sits up and looks around, blinking a few times. Hank's room, Hank's smell, Hank's clothes on his body.
He touches the spot on his neck where Hank bit him. Hank's mouth, his teeth... he shudders. It's not entirely unpleasant and he's shoving that away for now, thank you.
He crawls out of bed and peeks out into the hallway. ]
[ That growling purr is gonna wreck Hank one of these days, but as of right now, Hank is still asleep on the couch. He grumbles lightly when Gavin touches the mark in his neck, the deep connection of their bond tugging at him even while he's not conscious of its pull.
Still, Hank snores away peacefully on the couch with Sumo asleep at his feet. So yeah, your alpha is still out like a light, Gavin, what're you gonna do? ]
Still, Hank snores away peacefully on the couch with Sumo asleep at his feet. So yeah, your alpha is still out like a light, Gavin, what're you gonna do? ]
[ He watches him for a moment, not sure what to make of things for the moment. It's... strange. New. Kind of terrifying? (Hot.) He guesses all he can do now is take it all day by day.
He's struck with the urge to repay his kindness, in some way. He doesn't know if it's an organic desire or because of This Energy between them now but. After a few more minutes of just watching Hank sleep, he quietly pads into the kitchen to start making breakfast. Steak and eggs will do, right?
He absently touches at his neck as he stands over the stove. ]
He's struck with the urge to repay his kindness, in some way. He doesn't know if it's an organic desire or because of This Energy between them now but. After a few more minutes of just watching Hank sleep, he quietly pads into the kitchen to start making breakfast. Steak and eggs will do, right?
He absently touches at his neck as he stands over the stove. ]
[ The smell of food is a great thing to wake up to, never mind the solid, gentle pull Hank feels every time Gavin touches his scar. It soothes some deeper part of him, knowing Gavin is safe. Hank probably hasn't slept this good in a while.
Hank rolls over a few more times, still fast asleep and dreaming peacefully, but by now Sumo has woken up and he pads over to Gavin to say hello and see if he'll feed him too. C'mon, Gavin, who can say no to such a cute, lovable face? ]
Hank rolls over a few more times, still fast asleep and dreaming peacefully, but by now Sumo has woken up and he pads over to Gavin to say hello and see if he'll feed him too. C'mon, Gavin, who can say no to such a cute, lovable face? ]
[ He finds himself humming which is weird because he's not a humming kind of guy. When Sumo heads on in Gavin looks down at him, not able to stop a small smile. He'll never admit it, but he's always liked Sumo. It's weird being able to understand his intentions now.
After a moment he tosses a little bit of the steak down for him, turning the stove down low and kneeling down in front of the dog. ]
Hey buddy. [ He pets him gently on the head. ] You've been watching out for him all this time, haven't you?
After a moment he tosses a little bit of the steak down for him, turning the stove down low and kneeling down in front of the dog. ]
Hey buddy. [ He pets him gently on the head. ] You've been watching out for him all this time, haven't you?
[ Sumo barks happily, enjoying both the free snack and the attention from Hank's newest addition to the pack. He's definitely been the one who's been taking care of Hank the longest. He's happy to—Hank is the best.
Speaking of Hank, the smell of cooked meat is definitely enough to get him to wake up. He grumbles a little as he gets up, blinking at his surroundings until the prior night comes back to him. ]
Are you making breakfast?
[ Is Gavin Reed actually doing something nice? Without being forced to? ]
Speaking of Hank, the smell of cooked meat is definitely enough to get him to wake up. He grumbles a little as he gets up, blinking at his surroundings until the prior night comes back to him. ]
Are you making breakfast?
[ Is Gavin Reed actually doing something nice? Without being forced to? ]
[ He's petting Sumo some more before he senses Hank's awake. God, this is so fucking weird.
He clears his throat and goes back to what he's doing. Eggs over easy, since he didn't feel like messing with poaching them. ]
I mean, I was up first. Seemed appropriate.
[ He just kind of grunts it out. Or attempts to. He's embarrassed!! ]
He clears his throat and goes back to what he's doing. Eggs over easy, since he didn't feel like messing with poaching them. ]
I mean, I was up first. Seemed appropriate.
[ He just kind of grunts it out. Or attempts to. He's embarrassed!! ]
Don't worry, your secret's safe with me.
[ Hank smiles, rolling off the couch and yawning. He's still wearing yesterday's clothes—didn't really feel right to interrupt Gavin's sleep just to change into pj's.
He walks up to the kitchen and pets Sumo, opening one of the cupboards to fetch his kibble and refill his bowl. ]
I won't tell anybody you're secretly an okay guy.
[ Hank smiles, rolling off the couch and yawning. He's still wearing yesterday's clothes—didn't really feel right to interrupt Gavin's sleep just to change into pj's.
He walks up to the kitchen and pets Sumo, opening one of the cupboards to fetch his kibble and refill his bowl. ]
I won't tell anybody you're secretly an okay guy.
[ He's blushing a little. He busies himself with getting two plates down and flipping the steaks over.
He wonders if it's because of This that he finds himself muttering: ] It's easier if people think otherwise.
[ ...okay then. For fuck's sake. He grunts again. ] It's just breakfast, don't be so melodramatic.
He wonders if it's because of This that he finds himself muttering: ] It's easier if people think otherwise.
[ ...okay then. For fuck's sake. He grunts again. ] It's just breakfast, don't be so melodramatic.
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