[ God, his attraction to Hank overrides any common sense of his. He's never gonna hear the end of this. He makes a grumpy face and heads back over to the couch with the food. ]
So you're a werewolf encyclopedia after thirty minutes, huh?
[ Hank snorts. He really wants to tell Kamski it's none of his damn business, but now that it's his twin brother involved, he supposes it kinda is. ]
Most people have a real fucking shitty first time. And it makes sense to do it together—we built up the shit in my basement to withstand the worst of what comes. It'd be a lot easier than building a new panic room from scratch.
[ Ah, Hank doesn't realize he said "we" as in, he and his ex-wife. Awkward. ]
It's nearly three weeks to the next full moon, isn't it? I'd only need one to make something that throws your little basement out of the water.
[ He still is really resenting Hank's ex for just bailing on him. Which is... ridiculous and he's well aware of it. He just can't fathom going through all of this alone; no wonder Hank's been miserable, especially with what happened to Cole.
But oh god. He looks back at Eli with a mouthful of food. ]
You're what. Please don't do that thing you do where you go all out to solve a problem that already had a solution.
[ It's cool, Gavin. Someone should probably resent her for that. Because she definitely got Hank to believe it was for the best. ]
Look, I appreciate the concern. But we've got it figured out.
[ Elijah chuckles. Oh, he's gonna do it. He doesn't give a shit about intruding on an alpha's territory or claim. Just because Hank is Gavin's alpha doesn't mean he knows what's best. ]
I'm sure you do. But my brother should have some options, shouldn't he? I'm certain I could come up with a better alternative to whatever you have in your basement, Lieutenant. No offense.
[ Eli doesn't deign that statement with a response. Gavin is right of course. He'll do it anyway. He's gotta protect his little brother somehow. Hank can kinda get it. He wouldn't trust hims either, if he were in Elijah's shoes. ]
Look, all that's pretty far away. If Ezra wants to spend the next full moon on his own, I won't stop him. but it's his choice. I haven't forced anything onto him.
[ Eli can definitely see the effect that name has on Gavin. It's a little pathetic, really. Is this all werewolf influence or what? He'll have to do a bit more research. ]
Well, if you need anything, I'm always here. With infinite resources, by the way.
[ Elijah smiles, almost honest. He makes sure not to look at either of them while he does, of course. Somehow even Hank feels a little affection towards Eli, and he doesn't even like the guy by a long shot.
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I was, very graciously, going to see how you were doing. But the two of you need a bit more privacy you could at least have dimmed the lights.
[ Because now he has the mental image of Hank Anderson kissing his brother!!! It's never going to leave his brain! ]
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No, we're fine. It's fine. Here, let me help you with that.
[ He grabs for the snacks just as his stomach makes a noise. Damn werewolf appetites. ]
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I'm sure you are.
[ He hands the food over, smirking. He knows what's up now, it's clear by the grin on his face. ]
I was going to ask how you've been doing, seeing as how the Lieutenant was your alpha, but I can see for myself now.
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So you're a werewolf encyclopedia after thirty minutes, huh?
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[ He smiles, still so happy to know Everything. Even the way Hank grabs a snack off the plate seems to make him grin.
Man, if Elijah knew that he knew more than even Hank, he'd never shit up. ]
It helps having the real thing to compare it to. Though you'll have to tell me if you turn into a wolf on the full moon.
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I haven't, thankfully. [ ...then he looks at Hank. ] Wait, have you?
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No. That's not a thing, as far as I know.
[ Hank doesn't know much but at least he sounds confident? He's gotten used to bullshitting I guess. ]
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Small mercies, I guess. I definitely don't want to have to be found naked in the woods.
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That's what the basement's for. Doing it out in the woods is how people like me happen.
[ He says this lightly, like it's nothing. He's used to this shit, so talking about it like this is actually kinda refreshing. ]
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DPD doesn't need a headline of two naked cops found in the woods anyway.
[ He might ask about it later... when they're totally alone. No Eli's in sight. ]
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Yeah, that's the last shit we need. Fowler might actually fire me for a stunt that stupid.
[ But Fowler is also his friend so it makes him smile. Elijah is just watching the whole exchange with a knowing smile. ]
So, the two of you spend the full moon together, do you? Fascinating.
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[ He's snickering a little. He looks over at Eli with a brow raised, like he just asked a really ridiculous question. ]
I mean, yeah? We didn't know what I was gonna do the first time.
[ ...and they. Yeah. Eli doesn't need to know that, even though he's probably already deduced it. ]
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Most people have a real fucking shitty first time. And it makes sense to do it together—we built up the shit in my basement to withstand the worst of what comes. It'd be a lot easier than building a new panic room from scratch.
[ Ah, Hank doesn't realize he said "we" as in, he and his ex-wife. Awkward. ]
It's nearly three weeks to the next full moon, isn't it? I'd only need one to make something that throws your little basement out of the water.
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But oh god. He looks back at Eli with a mouthful of food. ]
You're what. Please don't do that thing you do where you go all out to solve a problem that already had a solution.
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Look, I appreciate the concern. But we've got it figured out.
[ Elijah chuckles. Oh, he's gonna do it. He doesn't give a shit about intruding on an alpha's territory or claim. Just because Hank is Gavin's alpha doesn't mean he knows what's best. ]
I'm sure you do. But my brother should have some options, shouldn't he? I'm certain I could come up with a better alternative to whatever you have in your basement, Lieutenant. No offense.
[ Uh, yes offense? ]
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You're gonna do it anyway, no matter what we say. Whatever, if you wanna waste some of your fortune on it go wild.
[ Bro... he wants to be around Hank. Like. Come on. ]
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Look, all that's pretty far away. If Ezra wants to spend the next full moon on his own, I won't stop him. but it's his choice. I haven't forced anything onto him.
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Look, I'm not doin' any of that alone while this is still new. But we'll figure it all out next full moon.
[ Don't fuss over him!! ...well Hank can, but. ]
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Well, if you need anything, I'm always here. With infinite resources, by the way.
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Yeah, yeah, Show off. [ Pause. ] But... thanks.
[ He knows this is just Eli's convoluted way of showing he cares, anyway. ]
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[ Elijah smiles, almost honest. He makes sure not to look at either of them while he does, of course. Somehow even Hank feels a little affection towards Eli, and he doesn't even like the guy by a long shot.
They'll figure it out. Together. ]