[ irritable right back. josh is combative on the best of days; this isn't the best of days. the last comment is enough for him to calm down a bit, though there's still an edge of frustration in the understanding tone he tries to adopt. ]
That's a bit melodramatic. It's still worth trying, isn't it?
[ oh, okay. there's a long silence on the other end, then— ]
Sorry, I wasn't aware it was something you could... misplace. [ not remotely the right word, but he's trying to be sensitive, here. ] How are you not an alpha anymore?
[ josh isn't personally bothered. he's been violently against the weird werewolf hierarchies since day one, but derek being an alpha is just a thing, it's what he's used to - and as far as he knows, the only way werewolves lose status or power is by dying. ]
[ for only the ten thousandth time, derek resents the fact that there are a million different types of werewolves. if josh weren't some weird kind derek wouldn't have to do much explaining. inconsiderate, josh. ]
I gave it up.
[ he doesn't regret it. that's important, because it hasn't changed. whatever happens, he'll never regret giving away his power for cora. ]
[ josh are you really going to make him use his words. ]
It is. And I took it.
[ there's an awkward pause, like derek isn't sure how to explain this. which is partially because peter hadn't explained it very well in the first place, and derek had only paid attention to what had been relevant at the time. ]
An alpha can use their power to heal a member of their pack. A dying member. It takes all of it.
Huh. [ as in wow that's fascinating, and also wow, that's very noble of you. but josh knows better than to offer up any frank admiration, at least; doesn't mean he'll ever stop prying. ]
[ josh's tone is sliding quickly into irritated, but the implication is that yes, he's pretty sure he can guess. which is to say: screw you derek, he doesn't need you to use your words anyway. ]
Should I just hang up on you and try talking to one of my shoes instead? Because I'm pretty sure that would make for a more riveting conversation at this point.
[ no time for your shit man
and before you ask, no his shoes are not purple sneakers. ]
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Neither do I, apparently. But yes, I'm saying it's too much. For me or the hoodie— but I guess the distinction doesn't really matter.
voice, auggielocked; shoves that icon away
[ like if your body is going to give out or something. ]
Do you want to try Tyke again? Or ask that guy for a refund?
voice, auggielocked; shoves it back
[ casually ignoring the first reply. because no, he's not feeling so hot - but the alternative is staying a wolf, and that's not happening. ]
Maybe Tyke.
voice, auggielocked; flips it out
[ irritably, more forceful. ]
We can ask Tyke.
[ and then, derek's tone flattening out into something stiff and awkward ]
I don't think me helping is going to work anymore.
flips you!! also lmao derek having to admit he's a beta I'M SO READY
[ irritable right back. josh is combative on the best of days; this isn't the best of days. the last comment is enough for him to calm down a bit, though there's still an edge of frustration in the understanding tone he tries to adopt. ]
That's a bit melodramatic. It's still worth trying, isn't it?
PREPARE YOURSELF JOSH
[ yeah that's totally the option you want to give derek. however, there's a pause, derek's jaw tightening. ]
I'm not an alpha anymore. I won't be able to help the way I used to.
how does one prepare for this exactly
Sorry, I wasn't aware it was something you could... misplace. [ not remotely the right word, but he's trying to be sensitive, here. ] How are you not an alpha anymore?
[ josh isn't personally bothered. he's been violently against the weird werewolf hierarchies since day one, but derek being an alpha is just a thing, it's what he's used to - and as far as he knows, the only way werewolves lose status or power is by dying. ]
idk maybe with handholding
I gave it up.
[ he doesn't regret it. that's important, because it hasn't changed. whatever happens, he'll never regret giving away his power for cora. ]
unsure. also this sounds like derek's virginity
I wasn't aware that was an option.
[ more confused than skeptical, but still - please explain. ]
no melissa take that back!!!
It is. And I took it.
[ there's an awkward pause, like derek isn't sure how to explain this. which is partially because peter hadn't explained it very well in the first place, and derek had only paid attention to what had been relevant at the time. ]
An alpha can use their power to heal a member of their pack. A dying member. It takes all of it.
nope no take-backs
Can I ask who?
shoves it back!!
[ derek says in a tone of voice that means absolutely fucking not.
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Can I guess who?
[ josh's tone is sliding quickly into irritated, but the implication is that yes, he's pretty sure he can guess. which is to say: screw you derek, he doesn't need you to use your words anyway. ]
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[ tersely, though derek doesn't--
he doesn't particularly want to go into details. but what else is new. ]
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She's charming, by the way. A real people person.
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[ LALALA NO IDEA WHAT YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT ]
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[ no time for your shit man
and before you ask, no his shoes are not purple sneakers. ]
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I'm not here for riveting conversation.
[ haha way to state the obvious derek ]
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HANGS UP. ]
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