[ Hank returns the smile with a warm grin, following them both up and off the bed. He doesn't let himself linger on the kiss but he keeps his hold on Gavin's hand and flashes some amber at him. He's more than ready to take his mate up on that. ]
Got that right.
[ Well, maybe after some food. Taking care of Ezra comes first. Elijah rolls his eyes and leads the two of them out of the panic room -- he's disabled the security and finds Chloe waiting for them outside. Though she's never been the most emotive, her eyes look somewhat glassy with concern. Elijah isn't going to bother putting on a strong face for this. He steps forward and pulls her into a warm embrace. ]
[ Hubba, hubba. Toss him on the bed and have your way with him later, husband!!
His stomach gurgles in hunger as if on cue as they get up though. Yup, food. Body wants iron to help replenish all that blood loss. As they head back up to greet Chloe, Gavin hangs back and watches them.
Aw. He's glad that slowly but surely Eli is getting more comfortable showing his emotions and expression affection. ]
Sorry we worried you, but I got him sorted out for you.
[ Gavin's so fucking cute when he's hungry, christ. Hank might just steal Eli's kitchen and make him food himself. Later. Right now they're giving Elijah his space to make up with Chloe. They probably have a lot that's going unsaid. ]
Thank you, Ezra. Thank you, Hank.
[ Chloe hugs Eli back, her grip tight and solid and probably far too strong but Elijah's a vampire now, he can take it. They don't appear to say much, but Elijah grips her just as tightly -- but carefully, too. He knows how breakable she could be, but she's also strong. And he won't lose control and he won't hurt her. He knows that. ]
I know it's part of your "job" but I won't be powerless anymore. If anyone tries to hurt you, I will protect you, Chloe.
[ Chloe smiles very sweetly. They're having a moment. ]
I know, Elijah. I was never afraid. I know you will always care for me.
[ Don't go telling people he has emotions, okay, you'll ruin his rap. Of course Elijah is doing a good job of that by holding Chloe and nodding to his brother's words. He knows Ezra will be there for him. And Hank. They are ever tied together now, even if they're apart, they won't be caught unawares again. ]
We're lucky to have your support.
[ Chloe smiles, patting Elijah on the shoulder as she pulls away after a while. If it were up to Eli, they'd stay like this for hours -- especially now that he's a vampire and doesn't have to do things like breathe, but she can hear Ezra's stomach grumbling and Hank's ansty to make sure his mate is taken care of as well. ]
I can have food prepared shortly. Elijah keeps meat in stock in case the two of you ever come to visit. [ Eli blushes!! Which is actually possible now thanks to all that blood he drank. ] Chloe! I have to keep some of my mystique, please.
[ Gavin laughs at that, snorting as he brushes his hair back. It's getting longer and he and Eli are looking more and more alike lately. Eli's so cute when he blushes. ]
You've never had any mystique, you dweeb. We all know you're a softie beneath all the bullshit.
[ But he turns and smiles to Chloe. ] But that sounds good, thank you. [ He looks down. ] And a shirt.
[ Even going public with the "Ezra 'Gavin Reed' Anderson née Kamski" shit, it's impossible to deny the resemblance now. People at work know Gavin as Gavin and he might not be the asshole he used to be, but he'll always be Gavin to them, even if he showed up with glasses and pulled his hair back like his brother. To Hank, he's Ezra or Gavin or whatever the fuck he wants to be, honestly. Hank loves Ezra. He loves Gavin. He'd love him whether he was a Kamski or a Reed. Plus, Hank likes the longer hair -- it gives him something to hold and run his hands through. Which he does, now that Gavin's doing it. They're sweet for a couple of bratty twins. ]
I'm extremely mysterious, just ask your husband.
[ Hank snorts loud. That's a good joke. ]
Yeah, being an asshole isn't being "mysterious," Eli.
[ It's pretty crazy how far they've come from then. Now Hank's spending his time in Elijah Kamski's house like he practically lives there. Chloe smiles back and directs them back upstairs. 'I'll have a change of clothes brought to you shortly,' she smiles. She knows Gavin can't fit into Eli's shirts but maybe that's part of the fun. There's certainly some mischief to her eyes. ]
[ Chris had evidently figured it out long ago and was just waiting for Gavin to mention it. Somehow he's not surprised... but it's been nice that no one has treated him any different. His fears of being rejected if anyone knew who he 'really' was seem kind of silly now. Funny how you're happier when you're true to yourself.
He purrs when Hank runs his fingers through his hair, closing his eyes happily. Gavin leans into his husband happily. ]
We shared a room until we were sixteen, you're not mysterious. You ironed your socks.
[ Chloe's gonna do Something, he knows it. He already loved Chloe dearly, but having Eli's affections connected to him intensifies it. Protect Chloe!! Make her pack!! ]
[ It's nice to feel at home, surrounded by his mate and his family. Hank's always going to appreciate that. He loves Gavin, from his cute purrs to his dumb hair. He even loves Elijah, for all his obnoxiousness. It's endearing. ]
They don't feel right once they're folded the wrong way and you know it.
[ He pouts. He has all his clothes pressed now of course. By Chloe most of the time, though she has no problem doing it. She leads to the kitchen then motions for them to sit at the bar. ]
Elijah, please start the food while I go grab Gavin some clothes.
[ Eli nods and goes to do just that. See? He can learn! Incredible. Hank's surprised to be honest. ]
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Got that right.
[ Well, maybe after some food. Taking care of Ezra comes first. Elijah rolls his eyes and leads the two of them out of the panic room -- he's disabled the security and finds Chloe waiting for them outside. Though she's never been the most emotive, her eyes look somewhat glassy with concern. Elijah isn't going to bother putting on a strong face for this. He steps forward and pulls her into a warm embrace. ]
I'm alright now, Chloe. I'm sorry.
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His stomach gurgles in hunger as if on cue as they get up though. Yup, food. Body wants iron to help replenish all that blood loss. As they head back up to greet Chloe, Gavin hangs back and watches them.
Aw. He's glad that slowly but surely Eli is getting more comfortable showing his emotions and expression affection. ]
Sorry we worried you, but I got him sorted out for you.
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Thank you, Ezra. Thank you, Hank.
[ Chloe hugs Eli back, her grip tight and solid and probably far too strong but Elijah's a vampire now, he can take it. They don't appear to say much, but Elijah grips her just as tightly -- but carefully, too. He knows how breakable she could be, but she's also strong. And he won't lose control and he won't hurt her. He knows that. ]
I know it's part of your "job" but I won't be powerless anymore. If anyone tries to hurt you, I will protect you, Chloe.
[ Chloe smiles very sweetly. They're having a moment. ]
I know, Elijah. I was never afraid. I know you will always care for me.
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Aw, look at them... so sweet. He's glad Eli has Chloe. He can feel his love and affection for her through their bond and it warms his heart. ]
Of course. I'm always gonna protect him too.
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We're lucky to have your support.
[ Chloe smiles, patting Elijah on the shoulder as she pulls away after a while. If it were up to Eli, they'd stay like this for hours -- especially now that he's a vampire and doesn't have to do things like breathe, but she can hear Ezra's stomach grumbling and Hank's ansty to make sure his mate is taken care of as well. ]
I can have food prepared shortly. Elijah keeps meat in stock in case the two of you ever come to visit. [ Eli blushes!! Which is actually possible now thanks to all that blood he drank. ] Chloe! I have to keep some of my mystique, please.
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You've never had any mystique, you dweeb. We all know you're a softie beneath all the bullshit.
[ But he turns and smiles to Chloe. ] But that sounds good, thank you. [ He looks down. ] And a shirt.
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I'm extremely mysterious, just ask your husband.
[ Hank snorts loud. That's a good joke. ]
Yeah, being an asshole isn't being "mysterious," Eli.
[ It's pretty crazy how far they've come from then. Now Hank's spending his time in Elijah Kamski's house like he practically lives there. Chloe smiles back and directs them back upstairs. 'I'll have a change of clothes brought to you shortly,' she smiles. She knows Gavin can't fit into Eli's shirts but maybe that's part of the fun. There's certainly some mischief to her eyes. ]
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He purrs when Hank runs his fingers through his hair, closing his eyes happily. Gavin leans into his husband happily. ]
We shared a room until we were sixteen, you're not mysterious. You ironed your socks.
[ Chloe's gonna do Something, he knows it. He already loved Chloe dearly, but having Eli's affections connected to him intensifies it. Protect Chloe!! Make her pack!! ]
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They don't feel right once they're folded the wrong way and you know it.
[ He pouts. He has all his clothes pressed now of course. By Chloe most of the time, though she has no problem doing it. She leads to the kitchen then motions for them to sit at the bar. ]
Elijah, please start the food while I go grab Gavin some clothes.
[ Eli nods and goes to do just that. See? He can learn! Incredible. Hank's surprised to be honest. ]