I— [ dammit. ] That's true, I did say that. And it's also true, it's just that last time you were kind of Derek's radar.
[ there's a long pause, if only because this feels like it's one step away from speaking ill of the dead. there wasn't much love lost between josh and henry, but they'd formed a shaky alliance here. there's also the small issue of henry's death nearly killing aidan, obviously. ]
[It's so flat it could almost not be a question - but of course it is. Because Josh can't mention Henry a second time and have it not be, but there's also something painful and vulnerable that grinds up at the name too: something that he has to iron flat or risk letting it bubble up between his fingers.]
[ josh isn't exactly eager to pour salt on wounds, either, but the truth is he has to get this out there at least once; he can't keep expecting aidan to navigate werewolf politics without all the information. ]
He was talking to one of the kids in Derek's pack. As in the real deal, imported from the same world. I don't think anything happened, but it was kind of... tense for a while. [ he sounds reluctant to think about it, much less share it, and the follow-up is an obvious attempt to brush it off. ]
If it's any consolation, Derek hated me for a few months somewhere in there. Just— be you, he'll get over it.
[ there's some actual effort involved in not saying don't be you. the optimism probably rings a little false, but it's the thought that counts, right? ]
[It's direct, a little cutting in retrospect and while a lot of it has to do with Henry and the way Derek had treated him down near the grab couches, more than a little bit has to do with this whole thing where Josh keeps trying to reassure him in ways that come off as flimsy smoke and mirrors bs.]
I mean Derek told him to back off and he didn't. Or maybe Isaac didn't, I don't know— tense, okay? But as long as you're not planning on peeing all over the guy's territory, we'll be fine.
[ which is probably not the best analogy in the world, but josh is losing his patience - not quite as quickly as aidan, but close. ]
[ josh's voice is curt, slightly irritated, but that's as much down to the current wolf problem as it is anything to do with this conversation. either way, there's no real vitriol in it. ]
No. Not that I know of, anyway, but it's not like I kept you on a leash.
[ or josh won't let him, anyway. same difference. despite the awkward start and high school-worthy communication, the priority's still keeping aidan safe. ]
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[Because Aidan is used to being that person in a conversation with a werewolf.]
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[ except it probably totally is, but whatever. ]
But it's good that you're both still breathing, right? That counts as a win.
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[There's an edge of suspicion there - small enough that it hardly counts. Except it's Aidan, so of course it counts.]
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[ there's a long pause, if only because this feels like it's one step away from speaking ill of the dead. there wasn't much love lost between josh and henry, but they'd formed a shaky alliance here. there's also the small issue of henry's death nearly killing aidan, obviously. ]
So was Henry.
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[It's so flat it could almost not be a question - but of course it is. Because Josh can't mention Henry a second time and have it not be, but there's also something painful and vulnerable that grinds up at the name too: something that he has to iron flat or risk letting it bubble up between his fingers.]
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He was talking to one of the kids in Derek's pack. As in the real deal, imported from the same world. I don't think anything happened, but it was kind of... tense for a while. [ he sounds reluctant to think about it, much less share it, and the follow-up is an obvious attempt to brush it off. ]
If it's any consolation, Derek hated me for a few months somewhere in there. Just— be you, he'll get over it.
[ there's some actual effort involved in not saying don't be you. the optimism probably rings a little false, but it's the thought that counts, right? ]
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[It's direct, a little cutting in retrospect and while a lot of it has to do with Henry and the way Derek had treated him down near the grab couches, more than a little bit has to do with this whole thing where Josh keeps trying to reassure him in ways that come off as flimsy smoke and mirrors bs.]
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[ which is probably not the best analogy in the world, but josh is losing his patience - not quite as quickly as aidan, but close. ]
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[He forces himself to stop. It's a half beat at best, but the check is there.]
Is there anyone else on the ship who things were "tense" with?
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No. Not that I know of, anyway, but it's not like I kept you on a leash.
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[Don't let the cool vampire exterior fool anyone; snippy bitching may actually be Aidan's middle name.]
Well you can tell your friend that I don't have a problem with him and as long as he doesn't try to start anything, there won't be one.
LET'S DO A FUN THREAD NEXT slaps them this is like season 2 jesus christ
[ or josh won't let him, anyway. same difference. despite the awkward start and high school-worthy communication, the priority's still keeping aidan safe. ]
this is all your fault josh hdu make new friends
[And then a moment later, he offers an incredibly lame--] Alright, bye. [--before disconnecting.]