85 Howls: On the Mend

[coyote_walking]

If anyone's been looking for me, I am at home. I got out of the hospital a while ago, but figured it was best to lay low for a bit so I didn't end up right back there.

Mara, hope you've managed okay with the magic shop. I should be up to returning to work Monday.

And... it looks as if I'll be roommate-less in this big house again shortly, so... might need to do some looking around.

Comments

[council-king.livejournal.com]

... you were in the hospital? Whatever for...

[coyote-walking.livejournal.com]

Pneumonia. Must have been curse related because back home I never get sick.

[council-king.livejournal.com]

Hm, yes. It has been a pain.

[coyote-walking.livejournal.com]

But I'm mostly better, so that's good.

[council-king.livejournal.com]

Yes. What good are you laying in a hospital bed? Far better to have you feeling at top form.

[coyote-walking.livejournal.com]

I think so.

[council-king.livejournal.com]

What's this about a 'magic shop'?

[coyote-walking.livejournal.com]

I took over running Harry Dresden's magic shop when he left.

[council-king.livejournal.com]

Took over, hm? I didn't realize you were a practicing... magic user. Or did you mean magic as in party tricks?

[coyote-walking.livejournal.com]

I'm not, but you don't have to be to sell the supplies.

[cry-reaper.livejournal.com]

Take your time, Mercy. I have things under control.

...And what do you mean, roommate-less?

Private

[coyote-walking.livejournal.com]

Derek, and I'm assuming Reid since I doubt he'll stay here without Derek, is moving into the Youth Center apparently.

It came as quite a shock.

Re: Private

[cry-reaper.livejournal.com]

Oh, Mercy, I'm so sorry.

Re: Private

[coyote-walking.livejournal.com]

Hey, before I came here I'd lived alone for ten years. I'll be fine.

He... asked me to move into the City. But not to be closer to him, just so I'd be near other people.

I'm not giving up this great house to go live in some little apartment in the City with strangers just so he won't feel guilty about me being alone.

Private

[cry-reaper.livejournal.com]

I guess you shouldn't.

Re: Private

[coyote-walking.livejournal.com]

I told him if he'd been talking about getting a place where we were roommates - for times when he wasn't needed at the center - that I'd consider that, but hmmm... Alone in a strange place where there's so much noise and smell that I'd be uncomfortable? Or alone in a place I love and am very comfortable with...?

It's a no brainer.

[Voice]

[bloodcakedarmor.livejournal.com]

Glad you're home now and feeling better.

Re: [Voice]

[coyote-walking.livejournal.com]

I've been home for a while now - maybe a week or so? And I'm getting there.

How are you doing? Still at Oh Aces?

[Voice]

[bloodcakedarmor.livejournal.com]

Yeah, Myrnin's been monitoring my progress. Except now he's gone home.

Re: [Voice]

[coyote-walking.livejournal.com]

I heard. Poor Mennolly.

I offered for her to come and stay here for a while, but I don't think she'll take me up on it.

[Voice]

[bloodcakedarmor.livejournal.com]

Lots of people going home lately.

Re: [Voice]

[coyote-walking.livejournal.com]

Yeah. Lots and lots.

[Voice]

[bloodcakedarmor.livejournal.com]

I'll come by today to get my stuff out of your way. Not that I have a whole lot, it's just taking up space, I know.

Re: [Voice]

[coyote-walking.livejournal.com]

What???

What the heck is that supposed to mean?

[Voice]

[bloodcakedarmor.livejournal.com]

Huh? Well... it means I'm coming by to get my things and take them to the center. I didn't mean to be confusing, sorry.

Re: [Voice]

[coyote-walking.livejournal.com]

You're making it sound like I'm trying to get rid of you. You'll get your stuff out of my way? It's an eight bedroom house. Nothing's in the way.

I don't want you to leave. And I'd hoped when you did you'd, I don't know, leave some stuff so that if you had some time off this could kind of be your - I don't know, vacation home or something.

And...

...you told me you'd be coming home soon, but then leaving sometime next month to stay at the Center. Once it was ready for the kids. Now you're not coming home at all?

[Voice]

[bloodcakedarmor.livejournal.com]

First of all calm down, Princess. I didn't mean to imply anything. So whatever you're getting out of what I said is in your head. And now that I'm telling you I didn't at all mean it that way, you can get it out of your head.

If you're cool with me leaving a change of clothes and a drawer full of things there, that's fine with me. I love that house and in the Summertime I'm really gonna want some beach time.

I went by the Center this morning and it's ready. Just a few finishing touches that I can work on while there. But it's ready to open at the beginning of February like Xander and I had planned.

Re: [Voice]

[coyote-walking.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry I misunderstood.

Of course you're welcome to leave stuff here. As far as I'm concerned this will always be your house and you're always welcome here.

I just... I guess I thought I'd at least have a little more time with you.

[Voice]

[bloodcakedarmor.livejournal.com]

It's alright. But I've never been much for hidden messages behind what I actually say. I say what I mean.

You act like we're never gonna see each other again. I promise you that's not the case. And I don't make promises I don't intend to keep. You're not getting rid of me so easy.

Re: [Voice]

[coyote-walking.livejournal.com]

[There's a note of teasing in her voice]

I'd respectfully suggest that you aren't always as clear as you think you are.

And good. 'Cause you've kind of made it sound like your every waking moment will be spent there and since you're sleeping there too...

[Voice]

[bloodcakedarmor.livejournal.com]

I usually think I'm pretty clear. But I can respectfully take your perspective.

Well with kids staying there someone needs to be there all the time. I practically spent half my time at a center growing up and you can't leave teens unattended all that often. It just doesn't end well. Xander was gonna be there. But now Reid said he'd help out. So I'm staying there, yeah. But I'll be able to get away now and then.

Re: [Voice]

[coyote-walking.livejournal.com]

I'm glad to hear that.