tampered | LOG; closed | and I never thought I'd see you living on your knees

When; Backdated to the night of March 15
Rating; PG?
Characters;

startraveling
Summary; A talk that's been long overdue.
Log;

[It went without saying that Ted views himself as properly settled in this foreign place. He had his fair share of curses, some weird ones, others even weirder. Especially that one time where Tyr became a little dog that he played with. But, Ted was thankful that even with everything that happened, nothing really changed and that the same small routines that made up those happy times they had shared together remained. Although, he knew he couldn't get away from what he had been trying to suppress ever since his arrival. The warmness of the McDohl household that had always welcomed him with open arms helped in his adjustment. He had promised himself that once settled in properly, he'd talk to Tyr about more important stuff. He should know that whenever he saw him, Ted would furtively take a glance at his right hand.

For now, the small routines kept the atmosphere relaxing. Ted would ease his best friend to this. The night was theirs which made his lips tug up into a relaxing, if not a poignant, smile. Time was something he was so accustomed to. He knew how it worked - he had a lot of it - but time was also the one thing that betrayed him in the end. He never imagined he'd wish for more time; more time spent with the people he came to cherish. And here in this place, he had that luxury he couldn't afford back in their world. It was funny and ironic. He had a lot of time, but it was as if only a short period of that counted in his existence.

Changing for bed was one of the small routines he found quaint yet nice here. Ever since he entered this place, Tyr had been lending him his clothes, but Ted wouldn't have that for long. Soon, he bought those cheap clothes he saw in a nearby store. But right now, he couldn't find those cheap clothes and upon remembering that it probably because they were in the laundry, his smile turned sheepish. Turning around, Tyr might be able to see this.]

Uh, Tyr... can I ask you a favor?

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[ Even if Tyr liked to think he was putting up a great front when it came to the future and everything that had happen - and was going to happen, for Ted - sometimes it was hard to hide things. This was one of those times, where he let himself pretend he was just shy so Ted didn't see his chest. It was a little tiring... Ted buying his own clothes was something he was ashamed to say he was so glad for.

At Ted's question, though, Tyr turned to him with a small, casual smile. ]

Always with the favours... [ He was joking, but there was a pang of sadness in his chest. ] What is it?

[His smile can't help but turn even more sheepish by his earlier comment. Well, it's not his fault he forgot his night clothes were in the laundry. Then again, Ted knew he should have been more mindful. He can't always borrow Tyr's clothes.]

This would be the last! [He wasn't so sure about that, but he can at least try his best.] Do you have an extra pair of those night clothes? I... think mine's still in the wash.

[ Tyr continued to smile in amusement. ]

Yeah, I have an extra pair for you. [ He turns to open his door for Ted to walk in. ] Pick out a set for yourself.

Thanks! [He knew he can always count on him, but Ted also knew where he stood. Where his limits are and when to acknowledge them. Smiling at his best friend, he proceeded to his opened closet to search for a good pair. And a good pair for him are these less than nice pair; worn out and almost tattered in some places.

Ted gets them and tries his best to conceal what he picked. Tyr might be able to see them when he puts them on, but he can always argue that he had already picked them.] I think these would do. [And he goes back to his side of the room to change.]

[ Tyr waves a hand. Whatever Ted chose would be fine, he's sure. As long as he didn't get into the things Gremio would chide him for making a mess of, but... Tyr wasn't exactly a fourteen-year-old kid who worried about being scolded and grounded. ]

All right. [ And he turned his back to his friend, but didn't bother to unbutton his shirt. He'd just wait for Ted this time. ] You know, I can get you more clothes if you need them. I've never been broke.

[Ted begins unbuttoning his own shirt, pushing it off his shoulders and down his bed. He, then, takes the worn out pair of pajamas starting with the top so he can don it with ease.

His eyes never left his best friend's form, though.] Hey, it's okay. I'm fine with what I have right now. You can just spend your money on better things. [He tries his best to sound enthusiastic.] Besides, all that money? Think of all the food you can buy.

You'd rather have cheesecake than more clothes, huh? [ The tone of his voice was obviously teasing. Tyr doesn't really think of what he spends his money on - he never has - but clothes don't count for a significant amount.

But while Ted is changing, he can at least take off his socks and gloves. It'd be strange if he didn't do anything. He began pulling off one glove and the next to just leave them at his bedside. ]

Edited 2011-03-17 14:45 (UTC)

Well, I guess you can say that. [Ted had successfully donned the pajama top when he noticed his gloves being taken off. That insignia on his right hand... Ted's features dropped to a melancholy one. That's the reason why he planned this talk in the first place.

Wearing the pajama bottom too, he carefully approached Tyr.] Tyr, we need to talk... [Fixing his gaze on the other's right hand, Ted pauses for a while.] ... About the rune.

[ Tyr's smile dropped at the mention of the rune, at the sound of Ted's voice, at the look on his friend's own face. He gave a glance to the door, which was of course both closed and locked while Ted changed. Standing like a statue from his place in the room, he replied, with a flat voice: ]

All right... What about it?

Come on, let's sit down first. [Ted beckoned for the bed, sitting down on it and tapping the space beside him.] I... wanna know some things. Like how long have you had it?

[ Tyr obediently took a seat beside Ted. That question felt like more complex than it should have been. He wasn't so stupid to think more couldn't be read from a specific answer. For Ted, though, he'd answer that question and let Ted draw the conclusions he would. ]

Since you gave it to me back home, about seven years ago...

That long... [Seven years, so that would mean he's twenty-one right now. That's such a long time. What happened to him? ... Did he go with Tyr? Ted doubts it.] Do you... the nightmares?

LOG; closed | and I never thought I'd see you living on your knees

but now the mirror shows the change

you're sinking back to the ground

I know things change...

your world has slipped away...

but you're living like a soldier caught in the fray

seeking shelter from all the madness

all the madness raining down now

don't lose your faith...

it's not too cold

it's not too late

when you came back, I knew you'd have a story

you need someone to ease the pain of living life