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They said as much, Ezra. They wanted to turn me, then use me to kill you. Don't blame yourself.

[ Elijah reaches over and lays a hand on his shoulder, using him for leverage to stand up. ]

Connor will take good care of her, I'm sure.

[ Elijah takes his own stock of Ezra's health, listening in for his heartbeat and sniffing him for any leftover signs of distress. Damn, werewolves heal fast. ]

Thank you, Ezra. I appreciate that... though I'm not sure what I'll do with my time, to be perfectly honest.

[ Like, he can totally start trying to invent solutions to his problems, but he can't do that without his home chemistry lab so... ]

Fuckers got what they deserved.

[ He inspects Eli in return. His heart is beating at a more 'normal' rate and there's a healthier flush to his skin. The eyes are definitely going to take some getting used to, but he looks nearly the same. His... feeling is different. His werewolf hind brain always flagged him as 'human, pack' and now it's 'vampire, pack' and it's taking some getting used to. ]

Take it from me, there's gonna be weird shit you didn't expect to bother you the first few days. I'd rather you be here in case you need another blood juice box until you get settled into a routine.

[ A pause. ] You'll probably need a big floppy hat and some sunscreen, at least. [ He grins. ]

I would have preferred not to kill anyone. Even if they did deserve it.

[ Elijah makes a face. He's never been one to dirty his hands. Not directly, anyway. Now he's a vampire though, he'll likely have to adjust to being, well... a monster. But he never thought of his brother a anything other than his brother, so it shouldn't take too difficult to adjust. He may not have a mate, but he does have his twin brother.

Instinctually, he knows things are different. Perhaps being around his brother won't be a problem, he seems to have a good amount of control around him, but that's only because his brother is safe. He'd no sooner attack him than he'd attack himself. But if he's hungry and accidentally hurts someone, it'll be quite the blow to his image. Not that being a vampire would help.

He's sure he can invent something to make this better—he's created life, this won't be a problem. But in order to make it work, he'll have to accept the fact that he probably can't go outside anymore. And while his fangs aren't poking his lips anymore, he remembers what it felt like, to sink his fangs into his brother... ]

Yes, long sleeves and hats, I'll finally look like a hipster.

[ He may be due for another panic attack, but he's trying his best. ]

[ His expression softens at that. For all of his brother's... dramatics, he forgets his hands have never been dirty. Gavin shot a few people on the job while Elijah was in his gilded CyberLife cage. Of course this is hard for him. ]

Unfortunately it seems like it kind of comes with it. [ He walks closer to him, putting his hands on his forearms. He can sense he's getting a little worked up again, mix of little brother and pack instincts. ]

Let me look after you for once, Ellie. I'll protect you and make sure you don't have to hurt anyone. [ His hands move up to cup his face and he grins a little. ] I got a head start on you with this shit, for once. [ And then he smooshes your face, Eli, with a snort. ]

Yes, couldn't leave you to have all the fun.

[ Yeah, no, Eli doesn't think killing and attacking people is fun. He's great at sounding detached but he's a big weenie at heart.

At least Ezra's touch helps. Ezra is here—he's not alone. He couldn't do this alone. ]

You know it's hard for me, Ezzie.

[ But he smirks, letting Ezra be a gross baby brother and smush his face like the little brat he is. I mean, he has to swat him away because that's what big brothers do, but he's much calmer just from that. And now that they're close enough, Eli can be a little shit of his own and mess with Ezra. By pinching him on the neck, right over his mark, and smirking.

Oh, Hank is definitely going to punch him when they get out of here. ]

I look forward to your guidance.

[ Gavin snickers when his hands are swatted away. Good, at least he can still act like the world's most put upon older brother. ]

I know. But you can do it. You're a dweeb but you're strong, vampire shit or not. [ Look at him being all nice.

But that's quickly cut off when he reaches over and pinches his mark. Gavin actually yelps and almost jumps six feet in the air, cheeks turning a cherry red instantly. It's his turn to swat at Eli's hand. ]

No touching there! [ Sorry Hank... He clears his throat and shakes his head. ] You're such a shit, after I've been all nice to you. [ He's teasing, obviously. ] You up for heading back upstairs now?

My, that was certainly a strong reaction.

[ Eli grins like a cat who caught the canary, taking the compliment but naturally hiding it under his sneer. Look, he's a scientist, he's wanted to see what would happen for months now. ]

Consider my curiosity sated. [ He chuckles, raising his hands in surrender. Truth is he's a little scared, but he has to hope he won't hurt them. He doesn't know his own strength, but... ] I'm willing to try. I suppose you and Hank have nothing to fear from me.

[ That makes him blush all over again. ]

Ugh! You're such a fucking creep sometimes. Why do you care? You could have asked, dipshit.

[ Harrumph, harrumph, back to his usual self. He reaches up and pinches the tip of Eli's nose in retaliation. ]

Yeah. This really is the safest place for you to be right now. Hank's even stronger than I am, so. If something goes wrong we can handle it. [ And then without even really thinking about it, he takes Eli's hand and starts to lead him back upstairs. ]

Some things are best experienced first-hand.

[ Yeah, Hank's gonna greet Eli by grabbing him by the neck, if he's lucky. But it'll be worth it. Elijah swats Ezra away again, but doesn't pull away when he grabs his hand. Hank is strong. Stronger than all of them. He's their alpha, after all. It's comforting to know he's there. In a weird way, Elijah supposes, he has him to thank and to blame for all of this. It'll be different, seeing him now, with how much Elijah's senses have changed and in the last 24 hours.

Finally, Elijah speaks, maybe a bit more serious than intended. ]

I trust you. And Hank.

[ Eyeroll.

He stops walking up the stairs when Eli speaks again, turning around. He's a step ahead of him so he's a little taller than him (for once) and he leans in and gives him a one armed hug. ]

I trust you too. It's all gonna work out. [ He pulls away and rests their foreheads together for a moment. ] I know I don't have to say it but I don't think of you any less or any differently, after all this. Just like you didn't with me.

[ Elijah nods, closing his eyes as Ezra holds him. It's nice. Even the wet dog smell is kind of endearing once you get used to it. ]

I know. I'm sure the differences will become apparent with time, but they won't matter to you at all, will they?

[ That's what being twins is all about. ]

Yup. Now c'mon, you dweeb.

[ He says that but then his stomach gurgles with hunger. Oh. Werewolf metabolism plus getting like half of his blood sucked out makes you hungry, it seems. He blushes again and keeps stomping up the stairs. ]

And I'll go make dinner, I guess.

[ Elijah chuckles. It's too bad he can't enjoy Ezra's cooking anymore, but he'll survive. Plus it's way more fun to just tease his little brother. ]

Your husband might be able to help with that. Isn't that the whole point of having one?

[ Yeah, it's called cheating because of their bond but don't worry, Gavin, Hank has dinner covered. ]

[ Gavin grunts. ] We take turns cooking. You think I just lounge around and force Hank to do everything?

[ We all aren't lazy like you, Eli. Once they're upstairs the smell of dinner hits him and he smiles, even though his stomach gurgles again. Ugh. That's the one thing that's never gotten any better as time goes on. He just burns so much energy Existing. ]

Hank? Eli's settled for now.

[ Eli scoffs. That's not what he'd do if he got married but then he's a very lazy person who created androids to do his chores, so there is that. He hangs back and stays fairly close as they make their way inside. Already Hank and Ezra's house smells entirely different than he's used to. It's a bit overwhelming, so you'll have to forgive Elijah for standing a little stiff. ]

Yeah? Good. Had me worried for a bit there.

[ Like, you know, in the last five minutes and when he was drinking from Gavin. Hank had felt that somehow. In a weird way. Plus now that Kamski is actually here, it's doubly odd—he smells just like Gavin. It's kind of weirding him out, though he's at least distracted by finishing up dinner, so that helps. ]

Figured you'd be starving once you made it out of there. I've got mashed potatoes on the stove—steaks are almost ready.

Yeah, I know. But it's all fine. [ Not even a mark on him, besides the usual. Sorry Eli, it's time to be lovey dovey with his husband. He heads over to Hank, rests his hands on his chest and leans up for a quick little smooch. ] Thanks for making dinner, fella.

[ And Hank makes great mashed potatoes, oh baby. He snuffles at Hank's neck a little as he pulls away and heads to grab some plates.

He looks over his shoulder at his brother. ] You don't have to stand there like a statue, make yourself comfortable.

Long as you don't go touching what ain't yours.

[ Hank adds, giving Eli a quick glance. He knows he should be nicer to him but he's also an alpha with strong instincts and nobody is allowed to feel up his mate. Not even his mate's twin brother who now totally smells like his mate so it's actually pretty confusing.

But Gavin's touch and attention makes it easier. The kissing, the snuffling, it all makes Hank want to drag Gavin close and lick his face till he smells like Hank but that's certainly not appropriate behavior for dinner so he'll just have to play nice. For now. Gavin's being so helpful, Hank just wants to be good for him. ]

Go ahead and sit down. You already ate, but you're still welcome.

[ Of course watching the whole display isn't super great for Eli, considering the crush that's all Ezra's fault and now the fact that his blood might be inside him too. All in all, it's making him feel a little light-headed. Elijah takes a seat as offered, letting Ezra take care of setting the table. ]

Thank you. I suppose you've grown accustomed to having people over who can't eat.

[ You know, because androids. Huh, Elijah's now more like an android than ever. Maybe that's not so bad. ]

[ He gives Hank a flat look at that. Uh, ew, his brother isn't stealing him from you. Or whatever the intent behind the Alpha Possessiveness is. Poor Eli. He wonders how the vampireness is going effect his crush that he tries so hard to deny.

Gavin heads over to the table with two plates and a set of utensils, setting it all down and sliding into his seat. Aw, it's been a long time since he sat at a dinner table with Eli. Probably since they were kids and babcia was teaching them their prayers. ]

You probably heard, but I was thinking Eli could stay with us until he's on his feet.

[ Sorry, Gavin. Family or not, when somebody touches your mark, they get the fangs!!

Hank grabs their plates and serves their food, setting the plates down and joining them at the dinner table. Steak and potatoes, a nice, calorie-filled dinner for a couple of hungry werewolves. ]

Right. He's family, of course he can stay.

[ Hank knows Gavin and Elijah are close, so he wouldn't have expected anything else. Especially now that he's going to have to take this alpha thing seriously. It'd be irresponsible to leave a fresh vampire on his own. Nevermind the fact that, yeah, he's his brother in law. Who smells like his brother. God.

And Elijah? Well, staying with Hank is both really nice and really weird. He'll probably feel less conflicted and confused once he manages to go home and figure things out. He misses his home computer so much... Well, and Chloe, obviously. ]

I know you don't have much room, so I'll try not to dawdle for too long.

[ His stomach gurgles again and he starts to tuck into his food. He's starving!! Being a blood snack pack takes it out of you. He let's them talk for a moment as he eats, feeling his energy coming back quickly. ]

Don't worry about dawdling, bro. [ He wipes at his mouth with a napkin. ] I guess we should probably call babcia first thing in the morning and see if she has any advice. Or a vampire care package she can send you.

[ Wow, stop being so damn cute, Gavin!! Hank smiles at him as he eats—he always enjoys feeding his mate, and seeing him enjoy himself. Elijah smiles too. It's his brother, after all.

There's no doubt babcia will be concerned, but she takes it all in stride usually... Well, hopefully. ]

Please, I'll be fine. And I'm sure she'll have lots to say.

[ Gavin is oblivious to being thought of as cute, which is good because he'd vehemently deny it. He goes back to eating his potatoes with a (cute) snort. ]

I'm sure I'll get a stern talking to then she'll tell us about how we have a distant relative who got turned into a vampire.

[ With that he gets up to head to the fridge and grab a couple beers. He puts one down in front of Hank and goes back to his food. ]

[ He's always gonna love your cute baby wolf enthusiasm, Gav. Hank keeps his adoring gaze on his husband—even if his brother smells like him, there's no replacing the real thing.

Elijah chuckles. God, they are pathetic. And endearing. Fuck. He knows the feelings are just leftover from Ezra, but it doesn't make it any easier. Better to focus on babcia than think about his feelings. He's got much bigger problems, anyway. ]

Yes, I'm sure that's true. We're fortunate that she always seems to know what to do.

[ He's not a cute baby he's manly as hell!! He sips on his beer, leaning back in his chair with a content little look on his face. ]

Mm. I think our grandma might be a witch or something.

[ And then he opens his eyes and suddenly seems to notice the looks both of them are giving him. His cheeks turn pink. ]

What? I got something on my face?

You only realized this now?

[ Elijah chuckles. His little bro can be pretty dense, but it's cute. Hank takes a sip of his beer, still smirking. He's got it pretty good. Things always seem to work out lately, it's pretty damn nice. ]

I kinda figured she had to be, with all the stuff she knows.

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