Shenanigans!

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[nostalgiabomb]

[ It takes him a while, but he--nods, reaching up to take hold of her hand. ]

You're so smart. Where've you been all my life? [ Aside from the eight years where she hadn't been born yet, of course. ]

[phaselocknroll]

If we're being literal, Athenas and Pandora.

[ She smiles, and leans in to press a kiss to his temple ] You okay?

[nostalgiabomb]

[ He nods when she moves away. ]

Yeah, don't worry. [ He puts a hand on her knee. ] I wasn't just kidding when I said I was fine.

[phaselocknroll]

Just making sure.

[nostalgiabomb]

[ He smiles a little, tilting to rest his head against hers. ]

You know, we've still gotta talk about you going against the plan.

[phaselocknroll]

[ Once again, completely deadpan: ] You mean the incredibly stupid plan that almost got you brainwashed?

[nostalgiabomb]

[ He responds in kind, ] Yep, that's the one.

[phaselocknroll]

[ She shrugs as best she can, given that she still has her arms around him ]

I decided I wasn't leaving without you.

[nostalgiabomb]

[ There's a beat of silence before he speaks, ] You know, one of these days? That might not be an option.

[phaselocknroll]

[ She falls quiet at that, and her arms over his shoulders tighten a little ]

... Until that happens, I'm always going to come back for you.

[nostalgiabomb]

[ His smile is a small one, and maybe it's a little rueful? But there it is, nonetheless. ]

One of these days, you've gotta tell me what I did to deserve you.

[phaselocknroll]

Nothing special. You were just... you.

[nostalgiabomb]

Vague, but-- I like it. Not many who appreciate my unique style of existing.

[phaselocknroll]

I appreciate it quite a lot.

But don't let it go to your head.

[nostalgiabomb]

Too late. Pretty sure my brain just got five pounds heavier.

[phaselocknroll]

Damn. I thought for sure telling you not to let it go to your head would work.

[nostalgiabomb]

You'll just have to accept the new, sexier, altogether better me, larger ego and all.

[phaselocknroll]

There's not room for three of us in your bed. It's either me or your ego.

[nostalgiabomb]

Aww, babe, c'mon, don't make me choose.

[phaselocknroll]

Do you and your ego want to sleep on the couch tonight?

[nostalgiabomb]

[ Is he pouting? Yeah, he's definitely pouting. ]

See? This is why two bedrooms would've been seriously useful.

[phaselocknroll]

But the library is so nice.

[nostalgiabomb]

It would be, except sometimes I get the feeling you like it more than you like me.

[phaselocknroll]

Alas, it's true. Reading will always be my one true love.

[nostalgiabomb]

See? I need my ego to keep me company through the long, cold nights when you're off bein' a nerd.